Therapists in Fairfax, VA

Ashley Thorpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
My social work journey has been profoundly shaped by my own lived experiences, so I recognize the importance of empathy, validation, and understanding in the therapeutic process. I believe that everyone has a unique story, and it is my privilege to create a safer and authentic space for clients to explore the different parts of themselves.
My social work journey has been profoundly shaped by my own lived experiences, so I recognize the importance of empathy, validation, and understanding in the therapeutic process. I believe that everyone has a unique story, and it is my privilege to create a safer and authentic space for clients to explore the different parts of themselves.

Sara Fodil-Cherif
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Hi There! My name is Sara, and I am a teen and adult therapist who is passionate about providing culturally-responsive, trauma-informed care. I believe therapy should be holistic and should consider the individual in the context of their environment, culture and beliefs, and unique life experiences.
Hi There! My name is Sara, and I am a teen and adult therapist who is passionate about providing culturally-responsive, trauma-informed care. I believe therapy should be holistic and should consider the individual in the context of their environment, culture and beliefs, and unique life experiences.

Gil Institute for Trauma, Recovery and Education
Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PhD, RPT, RPT-S
Not Verified Not Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Gil Institute is an evidence-based group private practice that provides trauma- and practice-informed mental health services to individuals, especially young children, who have endured traumatic experiences. Our specific goals are to empower clients to access reparative energy, to acknowledge and express their pain in a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways, and to reduce the power of a traumatic event or relationship, so that healthy choices become real options.
Gil Institute is an evidence-based group private practice that provides trauma- and practice-informed mental health services to individuals, especially young children, who have endured traumatic experiences. Our specific goals are to empower clients to access reparative energy, to acknowledge and express their pain in a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways, and to reduce the power of a traumatic event or relationship, so that healthy choices become real options.

Marriage is hard work no matter who you marry! And having a satisfying relationship takes effort. Sometimes it's not enough to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping couples work through marital dissatisfaction, communication issues, infidelity, and addictions. I also enjoy working with pre-marital couples. I am a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator.
Marriage is hard work no matter who you marry! And having a satisfying relationship takes effort. Sometimes it's not enough to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping couples work through marital dissatisfaction, communication issues, infidelity, and addictions. I also enjoy working with pre-marital couples. I am a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator.

Are you truly ready to know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate paths of their emotional and mental well-being. With a deep understanding rooted in my own family's experiences with mental illness and my personal journey as a Latina woman, I recognize the importance of creating tailored treatment plans that honor each person's unique needs. I hold honesty, respect, cultural proficiency, and confidentiality in the highest regard.
Are you truly ready to know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate paths of their emotional and mental well-being. With a deep understanding rooted in my own family's experiences with mental illness and my personal journey as a Latina woman, I recognize the importance of creating tailored treatment plans that honor each person's unique needs. I hold honesty, respect, cultural proficiency, and confidentiality in the highest regard.

Making a choice to reach out for support is a brave thing to do and something to be proud of. Life is full of unexpected challenges and sometimes reaching out to talk to someone when you’re going through a difficult time can be surprisingly helpful. My goal is to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address any difficult emotions or thoughts that have been holding you back from experiencing healing, peace, and wellness. I'm experienced working with adolescents and adults providing individual/group/family therapy in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, detox/hospital, and criminal justice system.
Making a choice to reach out for support is a brave thing to do and something to be proud of. Life is full of unexpected challenges and sometimes reaching out to talk to someone when you’re going through a difficult time can be surprisingly helpful. My goal is to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address any difficult emotions or thoughts that have been holding you back from experiencing healing, peace, and wellness. I'm experienced working with adolescents and adults providing individual/group/family therapy in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, detox/hospital, and criminal justice system.

Melissa Tully Counseling, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You are willing to look into your core. You identify as a pattern breaker, a conscientious rebel. You make up our own mind. You know bad things happen to good people, and that you are inherently good inside. You honor your humanity and your divinity. Most of all, you believe change is possible, but you just don't know the way forward yet. If these traits sound like you, it is likely that we will work well together, and I would be honored to support your journey.
You are willing to look into your core. You identify as a pattern breaker, a conscientious rebel. You make up our own mind. You know bad things happen to good people, and that you are inherently good inside. You honor your humanity and your divinity. Most of all, you believe change is possible, but you just don't know the way forward yet. If these traits sound like you, it is likely that we will work well together, and I would be honored to support your journey.

Alex Norby Courtin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ATR-BC, ATCS, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
In person openings! I believe in authentic, creative connection, deep listening, and honest reflection. I believe you are enough, just as you are, and that we weren't meant to navigate this journey alone. I believe that our experiences, particularly traumatic ones, are stored in our bodies, and many times we are unable to access them through verbal expression. Art therapy provides an opportunity to explore the unconscious and parts of the brain where words might not exist. Somatic practices help strengthen the mind/body connection, welcoming the body's innate wisdom to assist in our ability to resource, regulate, process, and heal.
In person openings! I believe in authentic, creative connection, deep listening, and honest reflection. I believe you are enough, just as you are, and that we weren't meant to navigate this journey alone. I believe that our experiences, particularly traumatic ones, are stored in our bodies, and many times we are unable to access them through verbal expression. Art therapy provides an opportunity to explore the unconscious and parts of the brain where words might not exist. Somatic practices help strengthen the mind/body connection, welcoming the body's innate wisdom to assist in our ability to resource, regulate, process, and heal.

My name is Donna "Kim" Naffah and I am an LPC and registered therapist in Virginia. Therapy is all about working with individuals to improve their mental well-being by helping them identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I have over 15 years of experience providing such therapy. When I’m not providing services, you can usually find me riding my Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe, walking with my German Shepherds in the Great Smokey Mountains, attending concerts and bike rallies, or just hanging out enjoying nature.
My name is Donna "Kim" Naffah and I am an LPC and registered therapist in Virginia. Therapy is all about working with individuals to improve their mental well-being by helping them identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I have over 15 years of experience providing such therapy. When I’m not providing services, you can usually find me riding my Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe, walking with my German Shepherds in the Great Smokey Mountains, attending concerts and bike rallies, or just hanging out enjoying nature.

I specialize in PTSD. I am Trauma-Informed and EMDR-informed. We will be a team in your treatment process. I work with adults, couples, and families and have extensive experience with adolescents. Whether it's a couple's communication issues, an out-of-control teenager, anxiety, depression, or significant trauma history, we are a team. Together there are endless opportunities to live your best life. Let's get started today.
I specialize in PTSD. I am Trauma-Informed and EMDR-informed. We will be a team in your treatment process. I work with adults, couples, and families and have extensive experience with adolescents. Whether it's a couple's communication issues, an out-of-control teenager, anxiety, depression, or significant trauma history, we are a team. Together there are endless opportunities to live your best life. Let's get started today.

The only thing that is certain about life is change. Along with life can various transitions that can come with certain obstacles and challenges. Without the knowledge or tools how to navigate them, and most importantly, support, it can feel even more difficult. That’s where therapy can become a guiding light. My goal is to foster emotional well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach through a multicultural lens. That being said, there is no blanket statement and each client will be looked at individually for their unique strengths and abilities with a client-centered approach.
The only thing that is certain about life is change. Along with life can various transitions that can come with certain obstacles and challenges. Without the knowledge or tools how to navigate them, and most importantly, support, it can feel even more difficult. That’s where therapy can become a guiding light. My goal is to foster emotional well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach through a multicultural lens. That being said, there is no blanket statement and each client will be looked at individually for their unique strengths and abilities with a client-centered approach.
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I am passionate about guiding patients to develop insight into themselves and their illness and empowering them to make changes to create more fulfilling lives. I work with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, and other conditions by utilizing primarily the modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am passionate about guiding patients to develop insight into themselves and their illness and empowering them to make changes to create more fulfilling lives. I work with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, and other conditions by utilizing primarily the modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Linda Germaine Kovalesky-Mclaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
You made it home. Everybody is glad you're back but you're miserable - and guilty - because you'd rather be there than here. You have relationship, porn and alcohol problems and miss the structure that got you through every day. Most of all, you miss your friends. They're the only ones who really get it: Going into an insurgents house, you know there's a change in plan just by reading your Sergeant's eyes. Going into your house, your partner can talk for hours and you still don't know what they want! No wonder you watch the war channel all night.
You made it home. Everybody is glad you're back but you're miserable - and guilty - because you'd rather be there than here. You have relationship, porn and alcohol problems and miss the structure that got you through every day. Most of all, you miss your friends. They're the only ones who really get it: Going into an insurgents house, you know there's a change in plan just by reading your Sergeant's eyes. Going into your house, your partner can talk for hours and you still don't know what they want! No wonder you watch the war channel all night.

Life is full of experiences that can bring you either joy or pain and sometimes both. At times we need help recognizing and appreciating that joy while also navigating through the pain. I hope to partner with you through those times and help you achieve the life that you strive towards. I have 20 + years of behavioral health experience working with diverse populations in community mental health. I have also worked with first responders struggling with morale issues, trauma and burnout.
Life is full of experiences that can bring you either joy or pain and sometimes both. At times we need help recognizing and appreciating that joy while also navigating through the pain. I hope to partner with you through those times and help you achieve the life that you strive towards. I have 20 + years of behavioral health experience working with diverse populations in community mental health. I have also worked with first responders struggling with morale issues, trauma and burnout.

Woori Kay Jun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, M Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Every person is and will encounter life struggles. During those times, everyone needs at least one person who can listen to their stories and walk with them toward wellness- and I want to be that person for my clients. My strength as a counselor is in my awareness of understanding how people come from different backgrounds. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help each client to identify their authentic self and walk toward potential growth.
Every person is and will encounter life struggles. During those times, everyone needs at least one person who can listen to their stories and walk with them toward wellness- and I want to be that person for my clients. My strength as a counselor is in my awareness of understanding how people come from different backgrounds. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help each client to identify their authentic self and walk toward potential growth.

Katie Bogard
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I offer a space not for quick fixes or diagnoses but for connecting with yourself and exploring how you’ve adapted and survived. Here, you can be seen and heard without judgment or shame, allowing parts of yourself to emerge that you may have hidden away if vulnerability didn’t feel safe. Together, we’ll honor that vulnerability with compassion so you can feel truly understood. I work with clients facing anxiety, stress, or panic; depression or low self-esteem; relationship and family issues; major life changes; and those seeking growth or healing.
I offer a space not for quick fixes or diagnoses but for connecting with yourself and exploring how you’ve adapted and survived. Here, you can be seen and heard without judgment or shame, allowing parts of yourself to emerge that you may have hidden away if vulnerability didn’t feel safe. Together, we’ll honor that vulnerability with compassion so you can feel truly understood. I work with clients facing anxiety, stress, or panic; depression or low self-esteem; relationship and family issues; major life changes; and those seeking growth or healing.

I believe it takes maturity to recognize that you need help and courage to ask for help. I help people by using a collaborative strength based approach.
I believe it takes maturity to recognize that you need help and courage to ask for help. I help people by using a collaborative strength based approach.

Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.

John Louis Ehlers III
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 17 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.
Over the past 17 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.

Maria Ines Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
**Teletherapy available** I am trauma informed and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual abuse & trauma, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural. I am EMDR certified.
**Teletherapy available** I am trauma informed and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual abuse & trauma, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural. I am EMDR certified.
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Number of Therapists in Fairfax, VA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$159
Therapists in Fairfax, VA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
73% | Self Esteem |
70% | Coping Skills |
69% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
64% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Fairfax, VA see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
14% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |