EMDR-Trained Licensed Professional Counselor | Virginia | Telehealth

Hey, let’s grow.

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Culturally-Sensitive Individual Therapy for Adults Navigating Trauma, Anxiety, and Identity

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    Therapy Modalities

    EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy to support your healing — no one-size-fits-all therapy here.

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    6+ Years of Experience

    Real-world experience supporting healing, growth, and identity exploration in adults from diverse and marginalized communities.

  • Bilingual Space

    Two Languages, One Safe Space. Whether you think in English, Spanish, or both, therapy should meet you where you’re most comfortable.

Not To Call You Out, But…

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Does this sound like you?

  • You’re the one everyone goes to, but you have no idea who you’re supposed to lean on.

  • You grew up with two languages, but still can’t explain your feelings.

  • You’re constantly toggling between “grateful” and “burnt out.”

  • You laugh at your own trauma (…and then spiral later).

  • You want a therapist who gets cultural nuance, not one who just nods.

If you're nodding yes to any of the above, you're in the right place.

Hi, I’m Valeria Cuzzi-Marruffo, LPC, a trauma and anxiety therapist and founder of Hopecore Counseling.

I specialize in working with first-and second-generation adults who’ve had to be the strong one, the translator, the bridge between cultures—sometimes all before they were old enough to drive.

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with me to discuss your therapeutic goals and see if we are a good fit to work together.

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FAQ

  • You can reach me in 4 ways and is all found on the “Contact” page too:

    1. Company email address: valeria@hopecorecounseling.com

    2. Hopecore Counseling’s SimplePractice portal link (click here) to access my calendar and directly request an appointment or consultation.

    • New clients to Hopecore Counseling are directed to a HIPAA-compliant pre-screener to securely gather your contact information and create your client portal.

    3. Practice phone number: (703) 552-5026.

    4. Psychology Today Contact: Use the contact feature on my profile to reach out safely and securely. https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1645390

    **Please note, to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI), there is no direct contact form available on the website. This helps ensure your privacy and confidentiality.

  • Diagnostic Individual Intake: $215

    • [Duration: 53-60 Minutes]

    Individual Psychotherapy Session (Regular Therapy Session): $185

    • [Duration: 53-60 Minutes]

  • Yes, I currently take most plans from the following carriers: Aetna, Anthem BCBS Virginia, Cigna, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

  • Hopecore Counseling has a 48-hour cancellation policy.

    Clients must cancel or reschedule appointments at least 48 hours in advance.

    LATE CANCELLATIONS: Clients who cancel a scheduled appointment LESS than 48 hours’ notice will incur a fee of $75.

    • This includes, but is not limited to: Same-day cancellations, 24-hour (Day before appointment) cancellations, and mid-session cancellations.

    NO-SHOW FEE: Clients who fail to attend a scheduled appointment without notice will incur a fee of $100.

  • First…Take a deep breath! you are taking a big step.

    We'll start with a free 15 min consultation to determine your therapy goals, presenting issues, and needs (and if we'll work well together in treatment).

    Click “Book Consultation” on the home page of this site to schedule a consultation directly on my Simple Practice calendar portal. This will take you to a HIPAA-compliant pre-screening page to securely collect your contact information. I will contact you directly based on the information provided.

  • Yes, we offer a limited number of sliding-scale/ reduced-rate slots to makes services more accessible.

    Current sliding scale range: $130-$215 per session.

    Please note that these openings are granted at the sole discretion of Hopecore Counseling, PLLC through an application process and slots are not guaranteed.

    Openings are reserved for Out-Of-Network clients based on demonstrated financial need, household income, household size, and appointment availability.

    We may request basic financial documentation (pay-stubs, tax returns, etc.,) during the application process to verify financial need.

  • No, for now…

    I currently only hold Virtual/Telehealth appointments. I intend to offer In-Person sessions in the near future to expand accessibility.

  • Office Hours:

    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    *Office hours are different from appointment availability-please refer to your provider for scheduling inquires.

    Disclaimer:

    Hopecore Counseling is not a crisis or emergency service center/agency—If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in crisis, please call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately. You can also text HOME to 741741 or visit https://988lifeline.org for support.

  • No, I only offer individual psychotherapy sessions. We may still explore relationship patterns, communication, and boundary goals during individual sessions.

  • I exclusively work with adults (ages 18 and older) as adult mental health is my primary scope of practice and clinical training.

    I do not provide individual or family counseling services for toddlers, children, or adolescents.

    If you are looking for therapeutic support for your child or want to do parent-child counseling, I’d be more than happy to provide resources and referrals to local youth and family specialists.

  • When in doubt, use SimplePractice! Also, contact the practice or your clinician for further confirmation.

    • SimplePractice is Hopecore Counseling’s main Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for scheduling appointments, telehealth video calls, uploading intake/clinical documents, submitting ROIs, outcome measures, billing administrative fees, and private pay invoicing.

    Headway is a third-party platform used for insurance billing purposes only.

    • Scheduling appointments and telehealth calls are never held on Headway. Since Headway uses a calendar system for submitting claims, they also send automated appointment notices. But these are usually inaccurate for actual telehealth scheduling at this practice, due to recurring calendar setups.

  • My main focus is supporting first- and second generation individuals navigating cultural identity, family expectations, complex/generational trauma, and life transitions. However, I also work with clients from other backgrounds!

    Effective therapy depends on the strong therapeutic connection and direction towards your goals, not just shared demographics.

    Schedule a free consultation and see if we are a good match!

  • NO. Clients must be located in the physical state of their therapist’s license. As I am only licensed in Virginia, you have to physically be in Virginia to meet for a session…Yes, even for telehealth (virtual) appointments.

    • This applies to insurance AND private clients!!!

    • This is a licensing law set by state governments, not a rule set by insurance companies. So private pay status does not bypass this. You must be physically in Virginia to meet for a virtual session.