Makayla Dineen
MSW, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work
Therapist
About Makayla Dineen
Makayla is a mental health therapist with Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge who works with young and middle-aged adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, and the emotional challenges that can accompany chronic illness. She is also interested in working with adolescents and teens as they navigate the challenges of growing up.
Makayla is a hybrid therapist who provides in-person therapy for clients in Woodbridge, Prince William County, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities and virtual therapy for clients across Virginia.
Makayla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation for her work, while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. She tailors her approach to each client’s needs, helping clients develop practical coping skills, better understand their thoughts and emotions, and find healthier ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Makayla believes therapy should be a space where clients feel supported and empowered to create meaningful change. She strives to provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, recognizing their strengths, and developing effective tools for greater balance and well-being.
Makayla earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Louisiana State University.
Makayla can be found at the following location:
Visit Reasons:
Insurance Accepted:
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: HMO
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna: Medicaid
- Aetna: Medicare
- Aetna: PPO/POS
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- BCBS: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- BCN/Blue Care Network
- BCN/Blue Care Network: Medicare
- CareFirst BCBS
- CareFirst BCBS: Medicare
- Carelon
- Cigna/Evernorth: Medicaid
- Cigna/Evernorth: Medicare
- Curative
- Empire BCBS
- Excellus BCBS
- Highmark BCBS
- Horizon BCBS
- Humana
- Humana: Medicaid
- Humana: Medicare
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Self Pay
- Sentara
- Sentara: Medicaid
- Sentara: Medicare
- Surest/UHC
- UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicare
- UMR
- Cardinal Care: Medicaid
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- Humana: PPO
- Humana: HMO
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Pathways HMO
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Ascension HMO
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Child Parent Psychotherapy (CCP)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy