Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC

What Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC does

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC is a boutique, founder-owned private mental health practice incorporated in Washington D.C., founded in 2020 by Dr. Monica P. Band immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic and grown from a solo operation into a group practice of roughly 10 healers and one virtual assistant. The firm delivers trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual, couples/relationship, and family counseling to residents of the D.C. metro area, with specialties including EMDR, race-based and intergenerational trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and somatic/holistic modalities. Services are delivered through two physical offices (Washington D.C. near Union Station and Manassas, VA across from UVA Prince William Hospital) and HIPAA-compliant telehealth via the SimplePractice platform, which also serves as the firm's EHR, scheduling, billing, and intake system.

The practice's technology stack is intentionally lean: SimplePractice handles end-to-end client lifecycle management and telehealth video, the website is a Squarespace-built marketing and information site, and the firm outsources back-office functions to Flax CPA and Billing Specialist Services, Inc. for accounting and insurance claims. The clinical team spans doctoral, fully licensed (LPC/LCPC), and resident/LGPC practitioners, with residents operating under Dr. Band's clinical supervision; this structure functions as both a service-delivery model and a training ground that has produced alumni who have launched their own practices.

Mindful Healing generates revenue on a per-session basis through a mix of in-network insurance billing (CareFirst, BlueCross BlueShield, Tricare Select, with average copays of $0-$65) and out-of-network self-pay at published rates of $165-$325 per session depending on session length and clinician level. Out-of-network 60-minute individual sessions price at $220 for LPCs and $190 for LGPCs/Residents; couples/family 60-minute sessions at $240/$210; 90-minute intakes at $325/$295. A supplementary revenue stream from professional letters and accommodation reports is billed at $70 per 15 minutes and is not insurance-reimbursable. Marketing is direct-to-consumer via the practice website and Dr. Band's Instagram (@the.mindful_healer), with provider referrals and SimplePractice's network as additional intake channels; no institutional, employer, or payer relationships beyond the three named insurance carriers are disclosed.

Name

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC

Legal name

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC

Website

https://mindfulhealingcounseling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC is a boutique private mental health practice in the D.C. metro area delivering trauma-informed, culturally affirming individual, couples, and family counseling via two physical offices (Washington D.C. and Manassas, VA) and HIPAA-compliant telehealth, serving residents of D.C. and Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Counseling Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA), Grief, Trauma & PTSD-Focused Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAL)

Keywords

• Mental health counseling
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Individual counseling services
• Couples and family therapy
• Telehealth therapy sessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington D.C.

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: One-on-one therapy sessions with licensed healers. Session durations include 45-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute intake sessions. Offered both in-person and via telehealth at identical rates.
2. Couples and Relationship Counseling: 60-minute sessions for partners working together to identify and navigate shared goals. Payment typically processed under one partner (the 'Identified Patient') for insurance purposes.
3. Family Counseling: Family units work together with a healer to understand issues and determine shared goals. Maximum accommodation of 3 people at a time due to limited office space; virtual option recommended.
4. Professional Letter and Report Services: Medical and accommodation reports (workplace/school accommodations, Emotional Support Animal letters) provided at $70 per 15 minutes. These are separate from session fees and not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC is a boutique private mental health practice in the Washington D.C. metro area providing trauma-informed and culturally affirming counseling services. It delivers individual, family, and relationship counseling through licensed and resident healers, with sessions offered both in-person at two office locations and via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. The practice emphasizes multicultural, anti-oppression, and humanistic therapeutic approaches including EMDR, somatic therapy, and attachment-based modalities.

Product overview

Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC is a boutique private mental health practice serving the D.C. metro area, specializing in trauma-informed and holistic mental health care. The company offers a unified service portfolio comprising four interconnected counseling offerings: Individual Counseling for one-on-one therapeutic work; Family Counseling for family systems therapy; Relationship Counseling for couples and partners; and Telehealth Services for virtual sessions. These services are delivered by a team of healers at various licensure levels (LPC, LCPC, LGPC, and Residents), supported by the Simple Practice EHR platform for scheduling, documentation, and HIPAA-compliant video sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Counseling One-on-one therapeutic work where clients work with a healer to process experiences, addressing concerns such as life transitions, interpersonal/intrapersonal issues, grief, existential concerns, anxiety, depression, and trauma through approaches like EMDR, attachment theory, and somatic therapy. Available for adults, young adults, and adolescents (15+).
• Relationship Counseling Couples or relationship therapy tailored to partners at any relationship stage, helping them identify and navigate shared goals. Addresses cultural differences, communication difficulties, infidelity, trauma, intimacy, life transitions, pre-marital concerns, and separation/divorce through an affirming, culturally humble approach.
• Family Counseling Family systems therapy where the entire family unit works with a healer to understand and address issues affecting family dynamics, including conflicts, parent-child relationships, sibling issues, communication difficulties, and coping with mental health or substance use concerns. Accommodates up to 3 people per session due to limited office space.
• Telehealth Services Virtual therapy sessions conducted via SimplePractice's HIPAA-compliant video platform. Healers are licensed across Washington D.C. and Virginia, with some licensed in additional states. Sessions can be attended via computer or smartphone app with automated unique secure links sent prior to each session. Telehealth and in-person sessions are priced identically.
• Medical and Accommodation Letter Services Medical and accommodation reports (workplace/school accommodations, Emotional Support Animal letters) provided at $70 per 15 minutes. Separate from session fees and not covered by insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• No-show or late cancellation fees can reach 100% of session rate

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SimplePracticecoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management platform used for client scheduling, billing, document management, and HIPAA-compliant telehealth video sessions. All clients are onboarded through SimplePractice Client Portal.
• Flax CPA & Business SolutionsOthersCertified Public Accounting and business solutions vendor providing financial and accounting services to the practice.
• Billing Specialist Services, IncOthersThird-party billing representative handling insurance claims filing for the practice, operating under the 'No Surprise Act'/'Good Faith Estimate' requirements.
• Maya SiegelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite designer who recreated important parts of the practice website to share with the world.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Talkspace: National online therapy and psychiatry platform accepting many insurance plans and offering individual, couples, and teen therapy. Comparable as a telehealth alternative for the same D.C. metro clients seeking individual and couples counseling with insurance coverage.
• BetterHelp: Largest direct-to-consumer online teletherapy platform offering individual, couples, and teen therapy via subscription. Comparable to Mindful Healing's telehealth arm as a competing consumer channel for individual therapy, though at vastly larger scale and lower price points.
• Lyra Health: Mental-health benefits provider serving employers with a hybrid in-person + virtual therapy network. Comparable as a competing channel for the same employer-sponsored mental-health demand and as a referral source for culturally responsive care.

Direct peers

• Alma: Network and practice-management platform that helps independent therapists accept insurance and run group practices. Comparable to Mindful Healing because Alma members operate many of the same boutique group practices Mindful Healing competes with for therapists and clients in D.C. and Northern Virginia.
• Two Chairs: Multi-location therapy group practice operating a hybrid in-person + telehealth model with emphasis on matching clients to therapists and measurement-based care. Comparable to Mindful Healing as a group practice delivering outpatient mental-health services, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Grow Therapy: Therapist network and platform enabling solo and group mental-health practitioners to accept insurance and deliver telehealth across multiple states. Comparable as a competing supply channel for the same therapists Mindful Healing recruits and as a competing destination for clients seeking in-network therapy.
• Octave: Boutique mental-health practice offering in-person and virtual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy with a focus on outcomes measurement. Comparable to Mindful Healing as a hybrid therapy practice operating in dense metro markets with both individual and relationship services.

Emerging players

• Charlie Health: Higher-acuity virtual and hybrid mental-health provider with strong emphasis on trauma, mood, and family-systems work. Comparable to Mindful Healing's trauma-informed and family counseling offerings, though targeting a more clinically intensive population.
• Therapy for Black Girls: Online directory and mental-health community dedicated to connecting Black women and girls with culturally affirming therapists. Comparable to Mindful Healing as a competing referral channel and brand for multicultural mental-health care in the U.S.
• Eleanor Health: Outpatient mental-health and substance-use provider with a humanistic, recovery-oriented model. Comparable to Mindful Healing's trauma-informed, humanistic approach and its blend of individual and family services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/the.mindful_healer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mindful-healing-counseling-services-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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