Therapists in 20190
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act! I recognize the difficulty of this choice and have great respect for each client who presents themselves to me for help. My aim is to make therapy a safe place where you can express your feelings openly, work through difficult issues and develop tools and solutions. My approach to therapy is to start with a strong relationship based on trust and acceptance, identify your goals and use cognitive behavioral therapy tools to teach you how to look at the ways your thinking patterns influence your feelings about yourself and ultimately how you behave in your life.
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act! I recognize the difficulty of this choice and have great respect for each client who presents themselves to me for help. My aim is to make therapy a safe place where you can express your feelings openly, work through difficult issues and develop tools and solutions. My approach to therapy is to start with a strong relationship based on trust and acceptance, identify your goals and use cognitive behavioral therapy tools to teach you how to look at the ways your thinking patterns influence your feelings about yourself and ultimately how you behave in your life.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
Mary Lou Plantz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 1999. Mary Lou earned her MSW degree from Syracuse University and advanced clinical certificates in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse from Fordham University as well as Child and Adolescent Therapy from New York University. Mary Lou has more than 20 years of experience in crisis intervention and psychotherapy in various settings including civilian/military hospitals, outpatient medical centers, and multidisciplinary private practices. Prior to joining LifeStance, Mary Lou worked for the Dept.
Mary Lou Plantz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 1999. Mary Lou earned her MSW degree from Syracuse University and advanced clinical certificates in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse from Fordham University as well as Child and Adolescent Therapy from New York University. Mary Lou has more than 20 years of experience in crisis intervention and psychotherapy in various settings including civilian/military hospitals, outpatient medical centers, and multidisciplinary private practices. Prior to joining LifeStance, Mary Lou worked for the Dept.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome personal and relationship blocks. You and I will explore the sources of your difficulties and work to develop an understanding of life-long patterns. We will discuss your personal history, your strengths and goals, then tailor a treatment plan addressing your needs. My focus is to help achieve greater awareness of your automatic internal dialogue and patterns of emotional reactions that underlie your symptoms so that you can become more sensitive to your unspoken needs and achieve more fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome personal and relationship blocks. You and I will explore the sources of your difficulties and work to develop an understanding of life-long patterns. We will discuss your personal history, your strengths and goals, then tailor a treatment plan addressing your needs. My focus is to help achieve greater awareness of your automatic internal dialogue and patterns of emotional reactions that underlie your symptoms so that you can become more sensitive to your unspoken needs and achieve more fulfilling relationships.
There are many challenges we all face in our lives, both external and internal. Maybe you've noticed that things are more difficult than they used to be or you're struggling to find joy and meaning in life. Maybe you're dealing with difficult memories or the impact from your past. Maybe you're struggling to manage the stress of day to day life or to maintain positive relationships. Know that you are not alone in your struggle and you do not have to struggle alone. Whatever it is you may be dealing with there is hope, there is help, and there is healing. You are here so congratulate yourself for taking this step to improve your life.
There are many challenges we all face in our lives, both external and internal. Maybe you've noticed that things are more difficult than they used to be or you're struggling to find joy and meaning in life. Maybe you're dealing with difficult memories or the impact from your past. Maybe you're struggling to manage the stress of day to day life or to maintain positive relationships. Know that you are not alone in your struggle and you do not have to struggle alone. Whatever it is you may be dealing with there is hope, there is help, and there is healing. You are here so congratulate yourself for taking this step to improve your life.
We are a practice located physically Virginia but work remote in Virginia, DC, and Massachusetts. We specialize in trauma, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders, working with clients to help process and develop coping skills to manage in their daily lives, & we always work with clients where they are. We work from a collaborative approach, connecting with outside providers to help make your treatment fluid. When we work with clients, it is always person-centered. We utilize creative arts & play therapy techniques, CBT, DBT skills, & BSFT. We connect with clients to develop the treatment plan.
We are a practice located physically Virginia but work remote in Virginia, DC, and Massachusetts. We specialize in trauma, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders, working with clients to help process and develop coping skills to manage in their daily lives, & we always work with clients where they are. We work from a collaborative approach, connecting with outside providers to help make your treatment fluid. When we work with clients, it is always person-centered. We utilize creative arts & play therapy techniques, CBT, DBT skills, & BSFT. We connect with clients to develop the treatment plan.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
You’ve mastered the art of taking care of everyone else’s needs. Now, let's rediscover yours. Reclaim your identity beyond 'parent'. You’re trying to manage work, relationships, and life, all while also trying to stay patient, connected, and present with your children. You care deeply, but the days often end in exhaustion, guilt, or wondering why things feel so hard.
You don’t want just another parenting tip, you want real change. You want calmer mornings, fewer battles, better communication, and a home that feels more peaceful and connected. You want to break old patterns and build something healthier for your family.
You’ve mastered the art of taking care of everyone else’s needs. Now, let's rediscover yours. Reclaim your identity beyond 'parent'. You’re trying to manage work, relationships, and life, all while also trying to stay patient, connected, and present with your children. You care deeply, but the days often end in exhaustion, guilt, or wondering why things feel so hard.
You don’t want just another parenting tip, you want real change. You want calmer mornings, fewer battles, better communication, and a home that feels more peaceful and connected. You want to break old patterns and build something healthier for your family.
Ramla Aden is a Therapist in Virginia who graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor degree in Psychology with minor in communication. She completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University. Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self-acceptance.
Ramla Aden is a Therapist in Virginia who graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor degree in Psychology with minor in communication. She completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University. Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self-acceptance.
Luke believes that true growth and healing emerge when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor pursuing his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, he brings this philosophy to every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, Luke supports individuals and couples navigating relationship and communication challenges, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related obstacles, and spiritual matters.
Luke strives to create a safe, intentional space where clients are empowered to grow through their challenges.
Luke believes that true growth and healing emerge when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor pursuing his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, he brings this philosophy to every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, Luke supports individuals and couples navigating relationship and communication challenges, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related obstacles, and spiritual matters.
Luke strives to create a safe, intentional space where clients are empowered to grow through their challenges.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands, and I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident (LPC-R). I believe mental health is foundational for overall health and well-being. When experiences such as trauma or loss go unresolved, they can quietly keep us stuck in the past, impacting our ability to feel present and hopeful, and significantly impairing our quality of life. While I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, my passion lies in working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, and adjustment-related difficulties.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands, and I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Resident (LPC-R). I believe mental health is foundational for overall health and well-being. When experiences such as trauma or loss go unresolved, they can quietly keep us stuck in the past, impacting our ability to feel present and hopeful, and significantly impairing our quality of life. While I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, my passion lies in working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, and adjustment-related difficulties.
I am a clinical therapist who can help you overcome any obstacles that you may be experiencing, strengthen those relationships most important to you, and find the peace, fullness, and happiness that you want and deserve. Currently, my main focus is working with women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, grieving pregnancy loss, in postpartum, or in various stages of motherhood. Additionally, I am also accepting clients who would like a Christian perspective incorporated into therapy or who have an interest in nutritional psychology (how nutrition affects the brain and how deficiencies can manifest in mental health symptoms).
I am a clinical therapist who can help you overcome any obstacles that you may be experiencing, strengthen those relationships most important to you, and find the peace, fullness, and happiness that you want and deserve. Currently, my main focus is working with women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, grieving pregnancy loss, in postpartum, or in various stages of motherhood. Additionally, I am also accepting clients who would like a Christian perspective incorporated into therapy or who have an interest in nutritional psychology (how nutrition affects the brain and how deficiencies can manifest in mental health symptoms).
Now offering EMDR. As a PhD and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, couples counseling, sexual problems, and addictions including pornography, and sexual addictions. I work with adults and teens to provide a safe and incredibly compassionate counseling environment to help people tell their stories. I will work with you to help rebuild your life and get you back to who you want to be.
Now offering EMDR. As a PhD and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, couples counseling, sexual problems, and addictions including pornography, and sexual addictions. I work with adults and teens to provide a safe and incredibly compassionate counseling environment to help people tell their stories. I will work with you to help rebuild your life and get you back to who you want to be.
Consider pausing and taking a breath. Welcome to Healing & Growth. Movement and change often require a new lens, new tools and a partnership with a professional. I utilize mind/body/spirit integrative therapies including Compassion Focused therapy, Yoga & Reiki to assist individuals, partners and families experiencing life transitions, grief & loss and unhealthy generational patterns. Together we identify and build upon core beliefs & existing strengths. Through this process self-limiting beliefs shift to self-enhancing beliefs. Peace, ease and contentment become part of your everyday life as you breathe and settle to breathe again.
Consider pausing and taking a breath. Welcome to Healing & Growth. Movement and change often require a new lens, new tools and a partnership with a professional. I utilize mind/body/spirit integrative therapies including Compassion Focused therapy, Yoga & Reiki to assist individuals, partners and families experiencing life transitions, grief & loss and unhealthy generational patterns. Together we identify and build upon core beliefs & existing strengths. Through this process self-limiting beliefs shift to self-enhancing beliefs. Peace, ease and contentment become part of your everyday life as you breathe and settle to breathe again.
You’re the one everyone counts on.
You keep it together, check every box, and always try to do the “right” thing, but underneath it all, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Whether you're a teen feeling the pressure to have perfect grades and be the perfect friend and athlete, a young adult trying to figure out life and relationships, or a mom silently drowning under the weight of doing it all, it feels exhausting.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re not enough no matter how hard you try, you’re in the right place.
You’re the one everyone counts on.
You keep it together, check every box, and always try to do the “right” thing, but underneath it all, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Whether you're a teen feeling the pressure to have perfect grades and be the perfect friend and athlete, a young adult trying to figure out life and relationships, or a mom silently drowning under the weight of doing it all, it feels exhausting.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re not enough no matter how hard you try, you’re in the right place.
Finding a therapist is daunting; I value the work you've done so far and am honored you're here. You may feel stuck, unsure, doubtful that much can improve your way of thinking and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you. What I've found is that people attempt to change behaviors instead of the roots of how they came to be; I want to help attend to your attachment wounds, heal your inner critic, explore self-compassion, acknowledge your values, and improve your relationships. I hold the therapeutic relationship in highest regard and hope our work together can be a place where you feel safe to heal.
Finding a therapist is daunting; I value the work you've done so far and am honored you're here. You may feel stuck, unsure, doubtful that much can improve your way of thinking and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you. What I've found is that people attempt to change behaviors instead of the roots of how they came to be; I want to help attend to your attachment wounds, heal your inner critic, explore self-compassion, acknowledge your values, and improve your relationships. I hold the therapeutic relationship in highest regard and hope our work together can be a place where you feel safe to heal.
I am the Clinical Director of BiofeedbackWORKS in Virginia, a clinic that offers NEUROFEEDBACK, GENERAL BIOFEEDBACK, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). We specialize in therapies that use positive reinforcement and plasticity of the brain to create better functionality & help regulate the body's parasympathetic nervous system. We offer services to a diverse population, ranging from young children to older adults. Our clients seek our services for mental health issues, traumatic brain injuries, and peak performance goals. At BiofeedbackWORKS we aim to help each client meet their individual goals.
I am the Clinical Director of BiofeedbackWORKS in Virginia, a clinic that offers NEUROFEEDBACK, GENERAL BIOFEEDBACK, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). We specialize in therapies that use positive reinforcement and plasticity of the brain to create better functionality & help regulate the body's parasympathetic nervous system. We offer services to a diverse population, ranging from young children to older adults. Our clients seek our services for mental health issues, traumatic brain injuries, and peak performance goals. At BiofeedbackWORKS we aim to help each client meet their individual goals.
Since December of 2022, Jim has been a resident in counseling with the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a retired Air Force veteran and a native of Ohio and has been stationed in Europe, the Far East, and in multiple locations stateside. He holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Capella University, with a specialization in occupational stress. He coached and consulted business owners and used personality assessments to make hiring recommendations.
Since December of 2022, Jim has been a resident in counseling with the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a retired Air Force veteran and a native of Ohio and has been stationed in Europe, the Far East, and in multiple locations stateside. He holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Capella University, with a specialization in occupational stress. He coached and consulted business owners and used personality assessments to make hiring recommendations.
I specialize in using videotherapy to help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed doesn't have to be the norm. Therapy can help! My style is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. Having lived in three countries on two continents, I have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and I use that experience in therapy. My approach is informed by my research and my constant study of the latest developments and findings on diagnosing and treating behavioral, cognitive, and emotional distress.
I specialize in using videotherapy to help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed doesn't have to be the norm. Therapy can help! My style is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. Having lived in three countries on two continents, I have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and I use that experience in therapy. My approach is informed by my research and my constant study of the latest developments and findings on diagnosing and treating behavioral, cognitive, and emotional distress.
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Number of Therapists in 20190
200+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in 20190 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 60% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 70% | Anthem |
| 66% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in 20190 see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |