Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Virginia
At Sunrise Counseling Service, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges through personalized, trauma-informed care. Founded in 2025, our practice is built on a foundation of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, tailored to address anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional struggles. Our licensed professionals bring extensive experience from diverse clinical settings, including hospital crisis intervention and in-home family support, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care designed to foster resilience and positive change. We specialize in telehealth services, providing accessible, confidential counseling from the comfort of your home, with flexible scheduling to meet your needs. 
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Therapy
Grief Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
CBT Treatment
DBT Techniques
Coping Skills Development
Family Conflict Resolution
Stress Management
Suicidal Ideation Support
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Our clinicians have hospital and in-home clinical experience.
- Telehealth sessions provide convenient, secure access from home.
- Sliding-scale fees available through Open Path Collective.
- Specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, and disenfranchised grief.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage symptoms and develop coping strategies. We address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and situational anxiety through personalized treatment plans. Clients receive support in creating practical solutions for daily anxiety management and long-term emotional wellness.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth sessions provide secure, confidential counseling through a user-friendly platform accessible from any private location. This service offers flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations. Sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while ensuring convenience and comfort in a familiar environment.
Grief Counseling
Specialized grief counseling addresses various forms of loss, including pet bereavement and disenfranchised grief through compassionate, individualized care. Our clinicians help clients navigate the grieving process and develop healthy coping mechanisms. The service supports healing while honoring each client's unique emotional journey and cultural background.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy combines strength-based approaches with clinical expertise to address persistent sadness, motivation challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties. Treatment focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and implementing behavioral activation techniques. Clients receive ongoing support for developing sustainable mental health improvements and daily functioning strategies.
Coping Skills Development
Coping skills development teaches practical techniques for managing stress, emotional regulation, and challenging life situations. This service incorporates mindfulness practices, distress tolerance strategies, and problem-solving frameworks tailored to individual needs. Clients gain tools to improve resilience and maintain emotional stability during difficult periods.
People
Julia Chernyy
Owner
Julia Chernyy, LCSW, founded Sunrise Counseling Service with expertise in trauma-informed care. She holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and grief through evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
Questions
What telehealth counseling options are available?
We offer secure telehealth sessions accessible from home using our scheduling platform. Sessions maintain confidentiality through encrypted technology and follow the same therapeutic standards as in-person visits.
Do you accept insurance for counseling services?
We accept Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst, Cigna, Optum, Oscar Health, and United Healthcare. We also provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused approaches tailored to individual client needs and treatment goals.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding scale pricing between $40-$70 per session through the Open Path Collective, making quality mental health care accessible to clients with financial constraints.
What mental health specialties do you address?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief/loss (including pet bereavement), self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and women's mental health concerns using individualized treatment plans.
