Michelle Hawbaker, Therapist
Michelle Hawbaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 1999. She has a BA in Psychology from Frostburg State University and an MA in Psychology from Hood College. Michelle has more than 24 years of experience treating adolescents and adults for behavioral health issues. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Michelle is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2. She has trained numerous masters level counselors through internship and post graduate licensure. Michelle enjoys working with a variety of individuals. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys cheering on both of her sons, one in high school and one in college competing in the sport of wrestling, working on DIY projects at home with her husband, loving on their two Shih Tzu puppies, Axe and Wendy, and finding that perfect restaurant to enjoy a meal with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anger issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Hoarding
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Parenthood
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Self-esteem
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
- Hood College
Locations
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Michelle Hawbaker
Please call us at 757-900-6525 to schedule an appointment with Michelle Hawbaker.
Michelle Hawbaker generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 757-900-6525 to find out Michelle Hawbaker's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Michelle Hawbaker:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 757-900-6525 to see how we can help.
Michelle Hawbaker is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Michelle Hawbaker works at:
Yes, Michelle Hawbaker does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michelle Hawbaker is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: