Tess Van Gorder, LPC
Therapist
Practice Location:
Patterson & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Adults: 18+
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest:
· Anxiety & Life Transitions (job/ career changes, relationship changes, etc)
· Relationship Issues, Attachment Theory, & Communication Techniques
· Substance Use
· Goal-Setting and Achievement
Background:
Tess (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She transitioned into the mental health field after nine years of experience in customer service and marketing, combining her business acumen with a deep passion for helping others. Using a person-centered approach, Tess focuses on building trust and creating a safe, welcoming environment in her sessions. She is known for her patience, warmth, and approachability, striving to ensure every client feels comfortable, understood, and supported.
Tess has experience supporting clients struggling with anxiety, PTSD, depression, gender identity, and substance use disorders. Tess enjoys helping clients dealing with dating & relationship issues, low self esteem, stress, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, and difficulty communicating. She views counseling as a collaborative journey to foster self-awareness, confidence, and the tools needed to lead a fulfilling life.
Education:
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, VCU
BBA in Marketing, JMU
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) - #0701014227
As a practice, RCC is in network with most major insurance plans, including commercial payers, Virginia Medicaid and all MCOs, and TRICARE. Because insurance participation varies by provider, please contact our staff to confirm plan-specific coverage with your chosen provider.
Please note-RCC is not accepting any new EAP referrals.