Johnny Pierce

Johnny Pierce accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Virginia are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Johnny Pierce is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Johnny is licensed to practice in Virginia, so clients located in Virginia can book sessions. Johnny’s Virginia license number is 810007558, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Johnny Pierce has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Johnny’s education and training include PsyD - Psychology, Adler University. Over that time, Johnny has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Johnny Pierce works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, and Family Therapy, among other areas. These are the areas where Johnny spends most of their clinical time. Johnny also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Johnny is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Johnny Pierce draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Johnny’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, humorous, and warm. In Johnny’s words: “I help clients appreciate their emotions rather than fight them, respond rather than react, and understand the reasons behind their experiences.”

Johnny Pierce (he/him) offers therapy in English. Johnny identifies as Black/African American.

Johnny Pierce offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Johnny is licensed in Virginia, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Johnny Pierce is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Johnny will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Johnny’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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