Paula Knighton

Senior Therapist Lpc · City Of Alexandria Virginia

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Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
25 years
since Mar 2001
Gender
Female

Experience

Senior Therapist LpcCurrent
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Since Mar 2001 · 25 years · New Alexandria, VA

Education

North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science (BS) · Criminal Justice and Corrections
1987 – 1992
George Mason University
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About City Of Alexandria Virginia

Industry
Government
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Dhs, VA

Professional Overview

Paula Knighton is a Senior Therapist Lpc, currently affiliated with City Of Alexandria Virginia, based in New Alexandria, VA. As a mental health, Knighton contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in New Alexandria, VA. They have been with City Of Alexandria Virginia for 25 years. Knighton holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice and Corrections and Master of Education (M.Ed.), from North Carolina Central University and George Mason University. City Of Alexandria Virginia operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The New Alexandria, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Paula Knighton is one of them.
  • 1,280 mental health professionals are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 7 contacts at City Of Alexandria Virginia are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in VA: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in VA: Sole Proprietor (49), Vcu Health (20), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (17).
  • 7% of mental health professionals in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of mental health professionals in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paula Knighton located?

Paula Knighton is based in New Alexandria, VA. They are currently affiliated with City Of Alexandria Virginia.

What is Paula Knighton's specialty?

Paula Knighton specializes in mental health. Their current role is Senior Therapist Lpc.

Where does Paula Knighton currently work?

Paula Knighton currently works at City Of Alexandria Virginia. They have been there for 25 years.

What is Paula Knighton's educational background?

Paula Knighton attended North Carolina Central University and George Mason University.

How do I contact Paula Knighton for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in VA?

mental health professionals in VA typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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