Location
201 Duncan Street, Ashland, VA 23005
In-person is by appointment only.
Ashland, VA • Online Across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC & South Carolina
Dr. Chris Coleman, LPC & LSATP
PhD-level counselor and addiction specialist working with adults and their families.
Dr. Chris Coleman, LPC, LSATP
the basics
Hi, I’m Dr. Chris Coleman
I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed substance abuse treatment provider located in Ashland, VA. I help adults with substance use, co-occurring, and mental health disorders, in person and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina.
It is not as important how much I know. You want to know how much I care.
I treat you as a person, not a diagnosis, and I bring compassion, empathy, skill, and wisdom to the work.
Credentials & Licensure
Training, Licenses & Certifications
- PhD, Christian Counseling
- MA, Addiction Counseling (2011) & MA, Professional Counseling (2013), Grand Canyon University
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia #0701006732
- Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider (LSATP), Virginia #0718000269
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland #LC10523
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), North Carolina #17184
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), North Carolina #31763
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor for online practice, Florida #TPMC131
- Certified Addictions Counselor II, Washington DC
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor for telehealth, South Carolina #TLC3039PC
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
- PREPARE/ENRICH certified
- Ordained minister
- Clinical Director & Supervisor, providing clinical supervision for LPC, LSATP, and CSAC candidates
the approach
My Approach and Methods
I use evidence-based approaches from my training, grounded in a biblical worldview. The approach is from the inside out. The methods I draw on include:
- Cognitive behavioral and cognitive processing therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused therapy
- Reality, or choice, theory
- Dialectical behavior–informed therapy
- Schema therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Anger management
- Faith-based and biblical counseling
One of my mottos: if it causes a problem, then it is a problem.
Is this for you?
Who I Work With
- Substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders like bipolar
- Trauma, PTSD, and acute stress
- Grief and bereavement
- Anger and self-control
- Families affected by a loved one’s substance use
- Military members, veterans, first responders, and nurses
the why
Why I Do This Work
I entered this field in 1994, working with adolescents, gang members, and people with co-occurring and behavioral issues. Since then I have worked in medication-assisted treatment, probation and parole, jails, community services boards, drug court, and inpatient and outpatient programs.
My vision is simple: to proclaim liberty to the captive. I believe where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. I am genuine and upfront, direct with compassion. I will meet you honestly, help you see where you want to go, and walk with you to get there.
what to expect
Sessions and Logistics
In Person & Online
In person in Ashland, VA and online across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina.
Who
Adults 18 and older, male and female.
Session Length
Individual sessions run 38–60 minutes; substance use groups run 90 minutes.
Fees
Private-pay rates available. In-person sessions accept cash, check, or credit card. Telehealth sessions are paid through Square or Ivy Pay.
Insurance
Accepted through Headway, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/BCBS, United Health/Optum, Carefirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, and some Kaiser plans.
Response Time
Calls and secure messages are returned the next business day. Text is not used to communicate.
Common questions
About Dr. Coleman FAQs
What are your credentials?
I hold a PhD and I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed substance abuse treatment provider in Virginia, with licensure in Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina. My certifications include Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, DOT Substance Abuse Professional, National Certified Counselor, and PREPARE/ENRICH.
How many years of experience do you have?
I entered the field in 1994 and have more than 20 years of experience treating substance use, co-occurring, and mental health disorders.
What states are you licensed in?
I am licensed in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina. I see clients in person in Ashland, VA and online across those areas.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Insurance is accepted through Headway, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/BCBS, United Health/Optum, Carefirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, and some Kaiser plans, along with private pay.
Ready when you are
Ready to start?
Reach out for an intake screening — no pressure, just a conversation.