Client Resources
The mission of Mental Health Advocates, LLC is to deliver compassionate, high quality mental health services to the State of Virginia through the cooperative efforts of our therapists and staff. Additionally, we strive to support the profession of mental health by providing quality training and experience for masters level interns and masters level graduates working towards licensure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does testing take
Adult ADHD test includes the pre-session questionnaires and assessments, the clinical interview, the full ADHD assessments (done remotely at home), and a follow-up results session.
The pre-session paperwork takes about 30 minutes.
The clinical interview takes about 50 minutes.
The two ADHD assessments take about 15 minutes each (at home).
The follow-up results session takes about 20 minutes.
Can I use my insurance?
No. ADHD Testing is self-pay only.
I was recommended to see Jennifer Erickson, is she available?
Jennifer has spent the last 5 years working with physicians, gynecologists, and psych nurse practitioners around the State of Virginia and has developed a large referral pool. While that is good for her, that also means that she fills up quickly.
To improve services, we have asked Jennifer to have a smaller case load and instead, train all of the staff at MHA so that more people are available to get high level adult ADHD testing.
All of the clinical staff are being trained by Jennifer, and she reviews each report with them to ensure high quality results.
Can I get therapy after ADHD Testing?
Yes, definitely! It can be very helpful to have someone assist with both understanding medication usage (although we do not prescribe), but also how to holistically manage and understand ADHD.
All staff at MHA are getting certified in ADHD counseling and Jennifer is working weekly on training everyone to make sure they offer the best ADHD counseling services.
If you work with any of our Pre-Licensed Residents, they are $50 per session, self-pay.
Do you do testing for children?
No, not at this time.
Health plans accepted:
Approved Payors - Feel free to call your member services to confirm. Our NPI is 1629804315.
Aetna
Humana
Cigna
Magellan
Community Health Plan
Optum/United Healthcare
Medicare
Medicaid
PENDING
- Elevance / Anthem / Blue Cross ... any week now
- Sentara/Optima .... pending
- Molina Medicaid .... pending
- Optum Health Medicaid .... pending
We are still pending a few approvals -- hopefully by end of August 2025
(updated 7.29.2025)
Fees for Service
Mental Health Counseling - work with a Licensed Counselor
$175 (Clinical Assessment)
$155 (Follow up sessions, 55 minutes)
Mental Health Counseling - work with a
Pre-Licensed Counselor
$50 (Clinical Assessment)
$50 (Follow up sessions, 45 - 55 minutes)
ADHD Testing (2 appts required) - work with any counselor, self-pay, no insurance billed.
$135 (Clinical Interview/Testing, 50 minutes)
$135 (Follow up/Education, 30 minutes)
VASAP Mental Health Evaluation and Services
(call to schedule - in person session required)
$150 (Clinical Assessment)
$135 (Counseling/Therapy, 55 minutes session)
$60 (psycho education sessions)
Solution Focused Marriage Counseling - work with any counselor
$150 (Clinical Interview/Testing, 55 minutes)
$150 (Follow up/Education, 55 minutes)
LPC - Resident in Counseling Supervision
Work with Jennifer as your supervisor - $100 per hour
Workshops or Groups
- see Groups/Workshops page