About Viola Thomas
Focus areas
Anger Management
Autism
Stress Management
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Work-Related Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Eclectic
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Viola Thomas
Greetings! I'm Viola, founder of DemystiPHI, a virtual therapy practice built around one core idea that healing is really about reconnecting with your sovereign self by radically accepting the parts of yourself that got buried under everyone else's expectations and unfair influences.
Meaning even though you're an adult who's smart, capable, and doing your best to hold it together on the outside, you're quietly exhausted and feeling disconnected on the inside. Are you at the point where you've been managing everything and everyone for so long that you forgot what your own needs actually sound like? Are you neurodivergent and tired of masking your way through life? Maybe you just know something has to shift, even if you cannot name what exactly that shift is yet. Whatever the reason for your fatigue, we can tackle it together.
I bring warmth, honesty, and real tools to this work in the form of real coping skills you can practice between sessions and keep long after we stop working together. My approach is eclectic and pulls from shame work, body awareness, nervous system regulation and generational and cultural frameworks that center your lived experience as a person of color, because healing should never require you to leave your identity at the door.
I would love to work with you to help you learn to recognize the hidden forces beneath your decisions, including your inherited survival patterns, unmet needs, and core beliefs that were inherited by you rather than chosen by you.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Michigan, Master's in Social Work
- Emory University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1699041673
How soon can I make an appointment with Viola Thomas?
Generally, Viola Thomas has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Viola Thomas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Viola Thomas accepting new patients?
Viola Thomas generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Viola Thomas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Viola Thomas accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Viola Thomas online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Viola Thomas using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Viola Thomas work with?
Viola Thomas works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Viola Thomas?
Viola Thomas frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Viola Thomas on their profile.
What languages does Viola Thomas speak?
Viola Thomas speaks English.