Catherine Chewning, LCSW,
About Catherine Chewning (She/Her)
Catherine Chewning, LCSW, has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and began her career at Virginia Treatment Center for Children, where she had previously volunteered before joining the organization full-time. After three years, she pursued her Master of Clinical Social Work degree at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Throughout her career, Catherine has worked with diverse populations across a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, juvenile detention, and public schools. These experiences have allowed her to support children, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.
In recent years, Catherine has focused her work on young adults and adults, helping clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and achieve personal growth. She believes in a holistic, strength-based approach that addresses both immediate concerns and the broader factors influencing well-being, empowering individuals to make meaningful and sustainable changes.
Outside of her professional work, Catherine enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and reading.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- Grief & loss
- Racial identity
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Locations
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Questions About
Catherine Chewning
Please call us at 804-728-2138 to schedule an appointment with Catherine Chewning.
Catherine Chewning generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 804-728-2138 to find out Catherine Chewning'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 Catherine Chewning:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- 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 804-728-2138 to see how we can help.
Catherine Chewning is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Catherine Chewning works at:
Yes, Catherine Chewning does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Catherine Chewning is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: