Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
My approach to counseling is to be warm and supportive. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment. I incorporate elements of CBT, ACT and DBT to provide individual therapy for clients who are currently attending DBT or CBT group. Together we address harmful thoughts and behaviors that lead to depression, anxiety and substance use.
My approach to counseling is to be warm and supportive. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment. I incorporate elements of CBT, ACT and DBT to provide individual therapy for clients who are currently attending DBT or CBT group. Together we address harmful thoughts and behaviors that lead to depression, anxiety and substance use.
Jillian Holguin, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client would be a client looking for a well-rounded, non-judgmental, real, and down to earth female therapist that is fully engaged and committed to their sessions. I like to take a collaborative approach with my clients to provide objective guidance assisting with identifying their needs-conducive towards their goals that they want to achieve for themselves. Positive energy and putting the body in a relaxed body state that I can help teach self regulation skills for my clients to accelerate towards self-actualization. I can best serve my clients who seek structure and goal orientation to best meet their needs.
My ideal client would be a client looking for a well-rounded, non-judgmental, real, and down to earth female therapist that is fully engaged and committed to their sessions. I like to take a collaborative approach with my clients to provide objective guidance assisting with identifying their needs-conducive towards their goals that they want to achieve for themselves. Positive energy and putting the body in a relaxed body state that I can help teach self regulation skills for my clients to accelerate towards self-actualization. I can best serve my clients who seek structure and goal orientation to best meet their needs.
Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor; he earned his master’s degree from Troy University in Tampa Florida and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with Capella University. Prior to entering the field of mental health, Andrew was a member of the United States Army and served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Andrew has experience working with adults across the lifespan and adolescents who struggle with various types of mental health diagnoses.
Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor; he earned his master’s degree from Troy University in Tampa Florida and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with Capella University. Prior to entering the field of mental health, Andrew was a member of the United States Army and served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Andrew has experience working with adults across the lifespan and adolescents who struggle with various types of mental health diagnoses.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards positive change. I'm Dr. Vester Appiah, and I'm here to provide you with specialized support on your journey to well-being. With over a decade of experience, my passion lies in offering compassionate counseling to individuals of all age groups. Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of youth, a young adult grappling with life's transitions, or an experienced individual seeking personal growth and healing, I'm here to walk with you every step of the way.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards positive change. I'm Dr. Vester Appiah, and I'm here to provide you with specialized support on your journey to well-being. With over a decade of experience, my passion lies in offering compassionate counseling to individuals of all age groups. Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of youth, a young adult grappling with life's transitions, or an experienced individual seeking personal growth and healing, I'm here to walk with you every step of the way.
Offering weekly evenings and Saturday sessions!
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Are you tired of inner doubts and anxieties that seem to take over your life? Do you find it hard to create meaningful connections with others, unsure of how to communicate your needs or set healthy boundaries? Are you in a place of transition—starting a new chapter in your career, relationships, or personal life—and feeling overwhelmed by what’s ahead? If any of this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. I work with adults who are ready to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to create a life that reflects their true potential.
Offering weekly evenings and Saturday sessions!
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Are you tired of inner doubts and anxieties that seem to take over your life? Do you find it hard to create meaningful connections with others, unsure of how to communicate your needs or set healthy boundaries? Are you in a place of transition—starting a new chapter in your career, relationships, or personal life—and feeling overwhelmed by what’s ahead? If any of this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. I work with adults who are ready to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to create a life that reflects their true potential.
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
It has been my honor to walk life's journey with others now for the last decade, and I hope to empower individuals to meet the goals they set for themselves within their current chapter of life and beyond. I strive to work from a culturally competent and inclusive place. I also work to create a space that is warm, authentic, transparent, and empowering and is both applicable to daily life and functioning, and exploring deeper meaning for individuals.
It has been my honor to walk life's journey with others now for the last decade, and I hope to empower individuals to meet the goals they set for themselves within their current chapter of life and beyond. I strive to work from a culturally competent and inclusive place. I also work to create a space that is warm, authentic, transparent, and empowering and is both applicable to daily life and functioning, and exploring deeper meaning for individuals.
Jillian Houghton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you've been taught that your thoughts can't be trusted, your emotions are dangerous, or your body is shameful, you may be carrying the impact of high-control religious systems—whether you recognize it as religious trauma or not. Maybe you're navigating family estrangement, struggling with anxiety over the state of the world, or feeling disconnected from your intuition. These experiences don’t have to define your future. Therapy offers a space to untangle these beliefs, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
If you've been taught that your thoughts can't be trusted, your emotions are dangerous, or your body is shameful, you may be carrying the impact of high-control religious systems—whether you recognize it as religious trauma or not. Maybe you're navigating family estrangement, struggling with anxiety over the state of the world, or feeling disconnected from your intuition. These experiences don’t have to define your future. Therapy offers a space to untangle these beliefs, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
Michael Christopher McNeely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling lost at times is normal. It’s when we struggle to find direction that guidance is needed. If old ways no longer work, it’s time to explore what’s holding you back. I’m here to help you navigate challenges and move toward your best self. Together, we’ll create a safe, non-judgmental space to address concerns, overcome fears, and find clarity. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and veterans. Reach out to schedule your session today!
Feeling lost at times is normal. It’s when we struggle to find direction that guidance is needed. If old ways no longer work, it’s time to explore what’s holding you back. I’m here to help you navigate challenges and move toward your best self. Together, we’ll create a safe, non-judgmental space to address concerns, overcome fears, and find clarity. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and veterans. Reach out to schedule your session today!
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Hayley Dodd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, YTT-200, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.
Meet Our Therapists
My name is Christina Cornejo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience providing therapy to a diverse population facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals find their healing path and work through past traumas. As a compassionate and empathetic clinician, I meet clients where they are, offering a non-judgmental space. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to guide people toward inner peace and personal growth.
My name is Christina Cornejo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience providing therapy to a diverse population facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals find their healing path and work through past traumas. As a compassionate and empathetic clinician, I meet clients where they are, offering a non-judgmental space. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to guide people toward inner peace and personal growth.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
The Family Therapy Center of Old Town
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN MSN, LMFT, PMHCNS, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.
I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.
Katherine Simonetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I focus on helping clients understand the roots of their difficulties, build new coping skills, and learn to lead a more authentic and fulfilled life. My style of therapy is like my personality: compassionate, non-judgmental and direct. Using a combination of evidence-based techniques, we can work together to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and help you live your best life.
My office is located steps from the Dupont Circle metro station.
I focus on helping clients understand the roots of their difficulties, build new coping skills, and learn to lead a more authentic and fulfilled life. My style of therapy is like my personality: compassionate, non-judgmental and direct. Using a combination of evidence-based techniques, we can work together to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and help you live your best life.
My office is located steps from the Dupont Circle metro station.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
Kristie Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
My process begins with a comprehensive assessment, as it is important for me to gain an in depth understanding of your unique story. This allows us to collaboratively develop goals that are tailored specifically to your needs and preferences. Whether you are seeking support and coping skills for navigating challenging situations, struggling with building and maintaining healthy relationships, or experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, I can offer you an empathic and non-judgmental environment to assist you in developing tools for coping and growth.
My process begins with a comprehensive assessment, as it is important for me to gain an in depth understanding of your unique story. This allows us to collaboratively develop goals that are tailored specifically to your needs and preferences. Whether you are seeking support and coping skills for navigating challenging situations, struggling with building and maintaining healthy relationships, or experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, I can offer you an empathic and non-judgmental environment to assist you in developing tools for coping and growth.
Megan Alice Thurkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Believing that therapists are always guests in the client’s inner “home,” I approach therapy in a collaborative way, supporting clients as they create their own journey of healing. We all carry stories within ourselves, some that are life-giving, some that can hurt. Who we are is complex, made up of inner narratives and experiences that can be challenging to untangle.
Believing that therapists are always guests in the client’s inner “home,” I approach therapy in a collaborative way, supporting clients as they create their own journey of healing. We all carry stories within ourselves, some that are life-giving, some that can hurt. Who we are is complex, made up of inner narratives and experiences that can be challenging to untangle.
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Number of Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
400+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 72% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 81% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 79% | Aetna |
| 74% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |