George Wanke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)
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Let's Connect (571) 630-3236

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6076 Franconia Road Suite D Alexandria, VA 22310
Managed by Thriveworks. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. I specialize in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and served as a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
I have a strong familiarity with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT, and I have taught DBT classes to groups in the past. I believe that validation is a key component of the therapy process, and setting mutually accepted goals is one of my favorite parts of working with clients.
By partnering with me, I can help you process major life transitions, mental health conditions, or interpersonal issues with a growth mindset, sharing my own experience and wisdom to guide your progress within each session.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email George Wanke now - (571) 630-3236
Let's Connect (571) 630-3236

Managed by Thriveworks. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Adventist Health Associates
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Firefly Health Plan
- First Health
- HealthSpring Medicare
- Humana
- JP Farley Corporation
- MedCost
- Medicare
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Optum Serve
- Oscar Health
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sentara Health Plans
- Tricare East OON
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904013038 George Wanke
- In Practice for 52 years
- Attended University of Kansas, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1979
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
Part of Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria VA
View PracticeClient Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Thriveworks Counseling
6076 Franconia Road
Suite D
Alexandria, VA 22310
(571) 630-3236Email Me
Group Practice
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria VANearby Areas
Counties
George Wanke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (571) 630-3236