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A mental health practice for all

At CVT Mental Health, we have created a space for healing, hope, growth, and collaborative care. We are honored to walk alongside you on your mental health and wellness journey.

Our Providers

Dr. Lydia Odenat

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Lydia Odenat is a licensed psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience providing care within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural settings. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety and specific phobias), grief and loss, chronic stress, PTSD, complex trauma, and race-based traumatic stress.

Léonce Byimana

Director of U.S. Clinical Programs

Léonce Byimana is a refugee mental health specialist and human rights activist with a Master’s in Public Health degree. He has held key positions, including executive director of the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) in Washington, D.C., and program director for the Western New York Center for Survivors of Torture.

Services

Our care is culturally responsive and grounded in an emphasis on safety, connection, and resilience. Our services include a range of therapeutic supports, outlined below, to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and communities we serve.

Individual Psychotherapy

One‑on‑one therapy that offers a supportive space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. Care is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to each person’s goals, needs, and pace.

Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Comprehensive psychological assessments to support diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, or documentation needs. Evaluations are conducted with care, transparency, and respect for each individual’s context and experiences.

Group Psychotherapy

Facilitated therapy groups that bring people together around shared experiences or concerns. Groups offer connection, skill‑building, and mutual support in a structured, trauma‑informed environment.

Supervision / Consultation

Professional supervision and consultation for clinicians and organizations seeking reflective support, skill development, and guidance in trauma‑informed and culturally responsive practice.

INSURANCE AND BILLING

CVT Mental Health is currently in the process of credentialing with the following payors: Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, First Health, Tricare, and Meritain.

At this time, we are considered out-of-network with all insurance plans and operate on a self-pay basis. We are happy to provide detailed invoices and superbills for clients who wish to seek reimbursement directly from their insurance carriers. Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance providers to verify out-of-network benefits and reimbursement eligibility..