Accepting New Clients

The mental health care you deserve

At Rivanna Counseling, our primary focus is on the health and wellbeing of our clients. We offer a safe, therapeutic space to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop actionable plans to work towards your goals. Our licensed providers are experienced and trained in evidence-based strategies to successfully address your concerns. We believe that compassion and transparency are important in therapy and you can expect both.

Our team has experience working with individuals and groups, with specific expertise in depression, anxiety, panic, sleep, ADHD, trauma, transitions, relationships, performance/career pressure, parenting, LGBTQIA+, college mental health, chronic illness, and stress management. We also offer psychological assessments for a variety of needs.

Our Services

Psychotherapy

Sessions are offered both in person or through telehealth with flexible scheduling to fit a wide variety of needs.

Psychological Testing

Psychological testing: $1500-3000 based on testing request/need.

Clinical Supervision / Resident Supervision

We also offer clinical supervision for MSWs and psychology residents at our hourly session rate listed above.
Clinical consultation groups for licensed providers coming soon!

Payment and Insurance

Rivanna Counseling is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, United Healthcare, and Medicare Part B. If you have coverage through one of these providers, we can bill your insurance directly.

For clients with other insurance plans, we are considered an out-of-network provider. While we do not bill out-of-network insurers directly, we’re happy to provide a superbill—a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement.

Please note: Out-of-network reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your specific plan. We encourage you to contact your insurance provider to learn more about your out-of-network mental health benefits.

If you have questions about coverage or the superbill process, we’re here to help.

If you are in network, you will pay our contracted rate for that network. For Amit Shahane, his hourly rate for out-of-network is $200/hr. For Brenda Doremus-Daniel, her hourly rate for out-of-network is $155/hr.

Telehealth and In-Person Options

We offer both offer telehealth and in-person sessions. For those choosing office-based appointments, we are located in historic, downtown Charlottesville VA. We offer free parking in a lot adjacent to our building. Telehealth sessions offered throughout the state of Virginia and in 39 participating states through PSYPACT. Click here to see a list of the PSYPACT states.

Where do I start?

We recognize that choosing a provider can be overwhelming. We aim to reduce that stress, from your first connection with us, by offering a brief initial meeting or call to help you identify fit and connection, discuss needs and interests, and answer your questions. We offer flexibility in scheduling with daytime, late afternoon and evening appts to accommodate busy work, school, and practice schedules. Give us a call!

Brenda Doremus-Daniel, LCSW

As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, school, work, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.

I offer late afternoon and evening hours to accommodate busy work and school schedules.

I earned by Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and my Master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Amit Shahane, PHD

I’m Amit Shahane, a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health well-being.

With specialized training in depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and collaboration to ensure a supportive and empowering therapeutic experience.

I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and offer flexible hours to accommodate busy schedules.

I earned my PhD from the University of Oregon and completed my Postdoctoral Fellowship from Emory University School of Medicine. Prior to my work at Rivanna Counseling, I was a faculty member at both University of Virginia and Emory University Schools of Medicine.

Pamela Lurie, MSW

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work

My goal as your therapist is to help you develop your personal tool kits to cope with the human experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients to navigate life transitions with compassion, to have vulnerable conversations with loved ones, and to live more liberated lives.

I work with adults and adolescents (16+) using empathy, kindness, and evidence-based practices curated to your needs and goals. My style is a combination of mind-body (somatic), narrative, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and solution-focused therapies. As a second-generation American born to immigrant parents, supporting “third-culture individuals” through the observance of and honoring of individual cultural heritage and practices is deeply important to me. My background includes early childhood education, parenting education, and eldercare through both classroom and hands-on work as a former birth doula and current elder care movement practitioner. My specialized areas include gender/sexual/cultural identity, aging, adjustment to medical diagnosis, grief, and family dynamics.

I hold degrees from American University and Virginia Commonwealth University and will be practicing under the supervision of Brenda Doremus-Daniel, LCSW. My clinical experiences thus far have supported adult individuals, parents and families, immigrants/refugees, and hospital-based social work.

Laura Longhine, MSW

Supervisee in Clinical Social Work

Life can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationships, or needing support to navigate stressors, I’m here to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and move toward a more fulfilling future.

I work with adolescents (16+) and adults, combining warmth, curiosity, and a blend of evidence-based approaches to support your healing and growth. My therapeutic style draws from psychodynamic, narrative, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and solution-focused therapies. With a background in narrative writing and editing, I help clients explore the stories they tell about themselves and imagine new ones that connect their present with the future they desire.

Currently practicing under the supervision of Brenda Doremus-Daniel, LCSW, I bring clinical experience from a variety of settings, including schools, crisis counseling, and outpatient therapy.

I hold degrees from Tufts University, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and earned my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where you can gain insight, build resilience, and take meaningful steps forward.

Get In Touch

Call

(434) 202-4188

Address

800 E Jefferson St.
Ste 101
Charlottesville, VA 22902