Therapists in 22407

I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor who specializes in working with women. I provide a safe and empowering space for women to explore their unique experiences, challenges, and strengths. With a deep understanding of the complex factors that shape women's lives, I am committed to helping them navigate through various life stages and foster personal growth.
I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor who specializes in working with women. I provide a safe and empowering space for women to explore their unique experiences, challenges, and strengths. With a deep understanding of the complex factors that shape women's lives, I am committed to helping them navigate through various life stages and foster personal growth.

In practice, I rely heavily on the notion that learning and growth cannot occur without safety and connection. I focus on building honest relationships with clients and have worked with children and adolescents as an educator and childcare provider for over fifteen years. I have extensive international experience with youth advocacy and support programs and have worked closely LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC adolescents and their caregivers and families. I aim to continue to understand the unique challenges faced by these communities and have a passion for multicultural counseling.
In practice, I rely heavily on the notion that learning and growth cannot occur without safety and connection. I focus on building honest relationships with clients and have worked with children and adolescents as an educator and childcare provider for over fifteen years. I have extensive international experience with youth advocacy and support programs and have worked closely LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC adolescents and their caregivers and families. I aim to continue to understand the unique challenges faced by these communities and have a passion for multicultural counseling.

Our mission at Mental Health Solutions of VA is to support children, teens, families, and adults to live a happy and meaningful life. We know mental health is connected to all other aspects of yourself, your community, and your unique set of life experiences. We spend the time to understand what is important to you and create a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.
Our mission at Mental Health Solutions of VA is to support children, teens, families, and adults to live a happy and meaningful life. We know mental health is connected to all other aspects of yourself, your community, and your unique set of life experiences. We spend the time to understand what is important to you and create a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.

I view psychotherapy as a journey of discovery and healing taken together as you uncover patterns of behavior, explore childhood experiences, and confront the complexities of the present. I work with adolescents and young adults to help them explore their innermost thoughts, feelings, and conflicts. By understanding the roots of their challenges, clients can develop new perspectives, coping skills, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I view psychotherapy as a journey of discovery and healing taken together as you uncover patterns of behavior, explore childhood experiences, and confront the complexities of the present. I work with adolescents and young adults to help them explore their innermost thoughts, feelings, and conflicts. By understanding the roots of their challenges, clients can develop new perspectives, coping skills, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

It takes courage to show up, to share yourself and be truly seen. It takes courage to heal and work through the obstacles in our lives. While taking the first step may open a floodgate of uncertainty, it is my intention to provide trust through transparency and an acceptance-based approach. Clear communication with established expectations removes the guess work and allows us to focus on our therapeutic relationship, which is built on trust, teamwork, and honesty.
It takes courage to show up, to share yourself and be truly seen. It takes courage to heal and work through the obstacles in our lives. While taking the first step may open a floodgate of uncertainty, it is my intention to provide trust through transparency and an acceptance-based approach. Clear communication with established expectations removes the guess work and allows us to focus on our therapeutic relationship, which is built on trust, teamwork, and honesty.

Stress can come into our lives at the most unexpected and inconvenient times. We may try to deny the effects of stress in our lives until it becomes overbearing. When this happens, we tend to have developed behaviors that become more damaging than they are helpful – these are maladaptive behaviors. It can be hard to pick up the pieces and begin rebuilding our lives. Our thoughts and actions can get in our way. We can get stuck with our unhelpful actions and need help learning how to replace these behaviors.
Stress can come into our lives at the most unexpected and inconvenient times. We may try to deny the effects of stress in our lives until it becomes overbearing. When this happens, we tend to have developed behaviors that become more damaging than they are helpful – these are maladaptive behaviors. It can be hard to pick up the pieces and begin rebuilding our lives. Our thoughts and actions can get in our way. We can get stuck with our unhelpful actions and need help learning how to replace these behaviors.

Papillio Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, HS-BCP, CCTP, C-DBT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Life transitions of any kind, while they can bring joy, can also bring a sense of anxiety, loss, fear, depression, and many unknown feelings. My goal is to help my patients understand these feelings, cope with them in a healthy manner and transition to their next stage in a healthy way - just like a butterfly.
Life transitions of any kind, while they can bring joy, can also bring a sense of anxiety, loss, fear, depression, and many unknown feelings. My goal is to help my patients understand these feelings, cope with them in a healthy manner and transition to their next stage in a healthy way - just like a butterfly.

Alexis Ryan is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with her Master’s of Science in Nursing acquired from Vanderbilt University’s No. 1 ranked program in the country. She combines expertise and evidence-based approaches to care with an unflagging commitment to compassion and kindness in order to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders with particular proficiency in mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Alexis utilizes psychotherapy, creates treatment plans, prescribes clinically-supported medications, and provides diagnostic clarity and education.
Alexis Ryan is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with her Master’s of Science in Nursing acquired from Vanderbilt University’s No. 1 ranked program in the country. She combines expertise and evidence-based approaches to care with an unflagging commitment to compassion and kindness in order to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders with particular proficiency in mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Alexis utilizes psychotherapy, creates treatment plans, prescribes clinically-supported medications, and provides diagnostic clarity and education.

I have worked in the Fredericksburg/Stafford community for the past 24 years. I am currently taking referrals for psychological testing, custody evaluations and parental capacity evaluations. For psychological evaluations, I test age 8+. We can do evaluations for school accommodations, autism testing (ages 8-22), ADD testing, Intellectual disability, and other mental health evaluations.
I have worked in the Fredericksburg/Stafford community for the past 24 years. I am currently taking referrals for psychological testing, custody evaluations and parental capacity evaluations. For psychological evaluations, I test age 8+. We can do evaluations for school accommodations, autism testing (ages 8-22), ADD testing, Intellectual disability, and other mental health evaluations.

Every person experiences hardship in one way or another, whether that be through grief, difficult life transitions, feeling hopeless, or anything else life throws at us. Many patterns of thought and behavior come from a need to protect ourselves and help us cope, and sometimes we need help understanding this process and how to navigate through it. Clients I work with want to see positive change and are willing to dig deeper to understand themselves and how they interact with their environments.
Every person experiences hardship in one way or another, whether that be through grief, difficult life transitions, feeling hopeless, or anything else life throws at us. Many patterns of thought and behavior come from a need to protect ourselves and help us cope, and sometimes we need help understanding this process and how to navigate through it. Clients I work with want to see positive change and are willing to dig deeper to understand themselves and how they interact with their environments.

I am passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds to experience growth in their lives and achieve their highest potential. I believe that your relationship with your therapist should not be one where you constantly feel the need to explain yourself and your culture. I value the impact that an individual's culture, religion, and family history bring to their lives. As humans, we do not live in a bubble. Our health, physical and mental, is impacted by issues such as individual racism, structural racism, poverty, and the struggle for equality.
I am passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds to experience growth in their lives and achieve their highest potential. I believe that your relationship with your therapist should not be one where you constantly feel the need to explain yourself and your culture. I value the impact that an individual's culture, religion, and family history bring to their lives. As humans, we do not live in a bubble. Our health, physical and mental, is impacted by issues such as individual racism, structural racism, poverty, and the struggle for equality.

On the outside, you seem like you’ve got it all together. But inside? It’s a different story. You feel lost, second-guessing yourself at every turn. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the worry—it’s exhausting. You keep ending up in the same frustrating situations, making the same choices that don’t serve you & you don’t know why.
Maybe you’re struggling with a breakup, buried under imposter syndrome, stuck in chronic people-pleasing, or carrying the weight of past trauma. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help women untangle the overwhelm, break the patterns & finally find relief.
On the outside, you seem like you’ve got it all together. But inside? It’s a different story. You feel lost, second-guessing yourself at every turn. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the worry—it’s exhausting. You keep ending up in the same frustrating situations, making the same choices that don’t serve you & you don’t know why.
Maybe you’re struggling with a breakup, buried under imposter syndrome, stuck in chronic people-pleasing, or carrying the weight of past trauma. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help women untangle the overwhelm, break the patterns & finally find relief.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE As individuals we face many situations in life that can affect us in different ways. There are times when these situations can become more difficult than others and can affect our relationships, our performance at work or school, or even in our daily activities. At this point we face a challenge to start a learning process, strengthen our coping skills and overcome these obstacles in life. Please know that you don’t have to go through this process alone. In therapy, we can work collaboratively to identify your challenges, define your goals more clearly and create a plan according to your own needs.
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE As individuals we face many situations in life that can affect us in different ways. There are times when these situations can become more difficult than others and can affect our relationships, our performance at work or school, or even in our daily activities. At this point we face a challenge to start a learning process, strengthen our coping skills and overcome these obstacles in life. Please know that you don’t have to go through this process alone. In therapy, we can work collaboratively to identify your challenges, define your goals more clearly and create a plan according to your own needs.

Every person has issues that they could use help dealing with at some point in their lives. Maybe the problem is depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or confidence. Maybe the problem is a mixture of many things or you might not even understand what the problem is or where it has come from. Whatever it may be we all want to work toward optimal functioning and well being but to do this we sometimes need assistance in working though issues of the mind or emotions. Things can get better and things can get clearer, even if it may not seem that way right now.
Every person has issues that they could use help dealing with at some point in their lives. Maybe the problem is depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or confidence. Maybe the problem is a mixture of many things or you might not even understand what the problem is or where it has come from. Whatever it may be we all want to work toward optimal functioning and well being but to do this we sometimes need assistance in working though issues of the mind or emotions. Things can get better and things can get clearer, even if it may not seem that way right now.

I believe that therapy should be a partnership and strive to create a warm environment where trust can grow and people can thrive. I hope to help each of my clients identify what makes them their best selves and learn how to leverage those strengths. By finding ways to work with your unique brain instead of against it, we can create individualized strategies that are both practical and effective for you and your ADHD. As a person with ADHD myself, I also know that its effects often reach outside of productivity and organization into psychological and emotional wellbeing.
I believe that therapy should be a partnership and strive to create a warm environment where trust can grow and people can thrive. I hope to help each of my clients identify what makes them their best selves and learn how to leverage those strengths. By finding ways to work with your unique brain instead of against it, we can create individualized strategies that are both practical and effective for you and your ADHD. As a person with ADHD myself, I also know that its effects often reach outside of productivity and organization into psychological and emotional wellbeing.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over ten years of experience working to help those who are hurting to develop tools that can lead to healing and peace. I work as a solo practitioner who offers evening and some weekend hours.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over ten years of experience working to help those who are hurting to develop tools that can lead to healing and peace. I work as a solo practitioner who offers evening and some weekend hours.

My approach is client-centered, collaborative with psychotherapy integration. Primary modalities are cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, emotion regulation, solution focused, insight-oriented, and strengths-based. My client's goals direct my approach as their needs drive my orientation. I use evidence-based principles to maintain ethical standards and high quality care.
My approach is client-centered, collaborative with psychotherapy integration. Primary modalities are cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, emotion regulation, solution focused, insight-oriented, and strengths-based. My client's goals direct my approach as their needs drive my orientation. I use evidence-based principles to maintain ethical standards and high quality care.

Compassionate Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, RPT-S, CCTP-2
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have significant experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I use a strength based perspective believing that each one of us have inherent strengths that can help us manage life. My framework is based on trauma and attachment approaches which emphasize that the stress an individual experiences is usually rooted in a traumatic event that has formed negative beliefs, dysruption of lifestyle, change in family system, or that has helped to develop a less than satisfying parent child relationship. My ideal client is an individual that wants to have a happier life or a family or couple that wants more peace.
I have significant experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I use a strength based perspective believing that each one of us have inherent strengths that can help us manage life. My framework is based on trauma and attachment approaches which emphasize that the stress an individual experiences is usually rooted in a traumatic event that has formed negative beliefs, dysruption of lifestyle, change in family system, or that has helped to develop a less than satisfying parent child relationship. My ideal client is an individual that wants to have a happier life or a family or couple that wants more peace.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by persistent negative thoughts? If you’re struggling to manage daily responsibilities or cope with life’s uncertainties, support is available. I am dedicated to helping you identify and understand your emotions, recognize unhelpful thought patterns, and foster healing. Together, we will work toward resilience, personal growth, and meaningful change in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by persistent negative thoughts? If you’re struggling to manage daily responsibilities or cope with life’s uncertainties, support is available. I am dedicated to helping you identify and understand your emotions, recognize unhelpful thought patterns, and foster healing. Together, we will work toward resilience, personal growth, and meaningful change in your life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 22407
90+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 22407 who prioritize treating:
89% | Depression |
89% | Anxiety |
72% | Stress |
70% | Coping Skills |
70% | Self Esteem |
62% | Relationship Issues |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Anthem |
78% | Aetna |
74% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 22407 see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 22407?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.