Therapists in Fairfax, VA
Marci Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi there! Thank you for taking time to view my profile. I have limited availability for new clients, so please email me if you are interested in virtual sessions. Email is the quickest way to reach me. As a licensed clinical social worker, I help adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building on strengths, identifying negative thoughts and patterns of behavior, and introducing new skills to help you feel better quickly. Additionally, as the spouse of a Foreign Service Officer, I am well versed in the unique challenges of expat and military life.
Hi there! Thank you for taking time to view my profile. I have limited availability for new clients, so please email me if you are interested in virtual sessions. Email is the quickest way to reach me. As a licensed clinical social worker, I help adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building on strengths, identifying negative thoughts and patterns of behavior, and introducing new skills to help you feel better quickly. Additionally, as the spouse of a Foreign Service Officer, I am well versed in the unique challenges of expat and military life.
I firmly advocate that treatment isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it must be customized for each individual's unique needs. Establishing genuine trust and creating a safe space are paramount for clients seeking to enhance their well-being. My focus is on fostering room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy. Life brings both rewards and challenges that can be overwhelming. Together, we can navigate the curveballs, develop coping skills, heal past traumas, and build healthier patterns to face any obstacle.
I firmly advocate that treatment isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it must be customized for each individual's unique needs. Establishing genuine trust and creating a safe space are paramount for clients seeking to enhance their well-being. My focus is on fostering room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy. Life brings both rewards and challenges that can be overwhelming. Together, we can navigate the curveballs, develop coping skills, heal past traumas, and build healthier patterns to face any obstacle.
J. Alexandra Herrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I assist clients in helping them manage the emotions they experience in their daily lives through a strengths-based approach. During times of high stress, self-care and emotional support help improve overall functioning. Clients are encouraged to focus on their ability to effectively cope with and manage emotions, process new experiences, and identify personal strengths. It is of the upmost importance to establish rapport and foster a safe environment for clients that encourages creative and verbal expression. Treatment plans are developed based on the client's areas of need.
I assist clients in helping them manage the emotions they experience in their daily lives through a strengths-based approach. During times of high stress, self-care and emotional support help improve overall functioning. Clients are encouraged to focus on their ability to effectively cope with and manage emotions, process new experiences, and identify personal strengths. It is of the upmost importance to establish rapport and foster a safe environment for clients that encourages creative and verbal expression. Treatment plans are developed based on the client's areas of need.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital, and research settings. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Additionally, I have extensive training on perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International and the Seleni Institute and am a certified perinatal mental health clinician.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital, and research settings. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Additionally, I have extensive training on perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International and the Seleni Institute and am a certified perinatal mental health clinician.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Virginia. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help them find the answers they seek. My approach to therapy is collaborative and eclectic. I believe that each person is unique, and therefore, therapy should be tailored to meet your specific needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Virginia. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help them find the answers they seek. My approach to therapy is collaborative and eclectic. I believe that each person is unique, and therefore, therapy should be tailored to meet your specific needs.
By searching for a therapist, you’ve already taken the first step towards getting “unstuck.” If anxiety or depression is keeping you from making changes in your life or if you struggle with disordered eating/body image I am here to help you find a way forward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing telehealth services in VA and MD. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm and energetic while also being direct and focused—in therapy its okay to laugh as well as cry. I want therapy to be something you look forward to.
By searching for a therapist, you’ve already taken the first step towards getting “unstuck.” If anxiety or depression is keeping you from making changes in your life or if you struggle with disordered eating/body image I am here to help you find a way forward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing telehealth services in VA and MD. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm and energetic while also being direct and focused—in therapy its okay to laugh as well as cry. I want therapy to be something you look forward to.
Welcome! My name is Donna Adams and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 31 years of experience. I work with all ages, races and genders. I work with people who find the need to have assistance with regulating their world so that they are able to focus and balance themselves on a daily basis. My areas of focus include ADHD, anger management, behavioral issues, family conflict, and relationship issues. I work with each person on their level, and I do not assume that a certain therapeutic concept will work for anyone.
Welcome! My name is Donna Adams and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 31 years of experience. I work with all ages, races and genders. I work with people who find the need to have assistance with regulating their world so that they are able to focus and balance themselves on a daily basis. My areas of focus include ADHD, anger management, behavioral issues, family conflict, and relationship issues. I work with each person on their level, and I do not assume that a certain therapeutic concept will work for anyone.
Only you truly know what it’s been like lately—the feelings you carry, the thoughts that run through your mind, the experiences that have shaped your journey. Sometimes, it might feel like others just don’t get it, or that you’re misunderstood in ways that are hard to put into words.
Only you truly know what it’s been like lately—the feelings you carry, the thoughts that run through your mind, the experiences that have shaped your journey. Sometimes, it might feel like others just don’t get it, or that you’re misunderstood in ways that are hard to put into words.
Pursuing therapy takes courage. The process can often feel empowering as well as anxiety-provoking. Once you have made the decision to seek help, it is important to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. As a therapist, my approach is open, supportive, and fosters curiosity rather than judgment. I seek to provide a safe environment and to collaborate with my clients in order to meet their needs. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I use an evidence-based, integrative therapy approach, drawing from my training in mindfulness/acceptance-based, cognitive-behavioral models and relational therapies.
Pursuing therapy takes courage. The process can often feel empowering as well as anxiety-provoking. Once you have made the decision to seek help, it is important to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. As a therapist, my approach is open, supportive, and fosters curiosity rather than judgment. I seek to provide a safe environment and to collaborate with my clients in order to meet their needs. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I use an evidence-based, integrative therapy approach, drawing from my training in mindfulness/acceptance-based, cognitive-behavioral models and relational therapies.
I am Milov Sonnier a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in women's issues, trauma, PTSD, thought disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more. I use integrative approaches to help my clients make progress and to begin to feel better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who are experiencing transition periods in their lives, and have traumatic memories that surface due to a current life stressor's.
I am Milov Sonnier a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in women's issues, trauma, PTSD, thought disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more. I use integrative approaches to help my clients make progress and to begin to feel better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who are experiencing transition periods in their lives, and have traumatic memories that surface due to a current life stressor's.
Jason Sparks is a resident in counseling in the state of Virginia, and received his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. Prior to joining the Alpha Omega Clinic, Jason has experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including a hospital, a mental health center, and a Christian private practice.
Jason Sparks is a resident in counseling in the state of Virginia, and received his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. Prior to joining the Alpha Omega Clinic, Jason has experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including a hospital, a mental health center, and a Christian private practice.
Meet Our Therapists
My goal as your individual counselor is to provide support and insight as you become empowered to move toward your ideal future. I will give you the space to process through your most challenging experiences, while helping you shed the beliefs and negative perceptions which hold you back from your most authentic life.
My goal as your individual counselor is to provide support and insight as you become empowered to move toward your ideal future. I will give you the space to process through your most challenging experiences, while helping you shed the beliefs and negative perceptions which hold you back from your most authentic life.
Life doesn't play nice. At some point in each of our journeys, for all kinds of different reasons, we've had to box up our legitimate needs, silence our honest feelings, hide our grief, and dismiss our authentic aspirations...just to stay afloat. While that strategy is necessary at times, it's never really sustainable. Our souls want to be whole, to find a home for all the forsaken pieces of our experience. Sometime down the road, the effort to pretend we're fine becomes unbearable. Maybe it's a big explosion or maybe the candle quietly goes out, but something in our core knows we have work to do, and we could use some help.
Life doesn't play nice. At some point in each of our journeys, for all kinds of different reasons, we've had to box up our legitimate needs, silence our honest feelings, hide our grief, and dismiss our authentic aspirations...just to stay afloat. While that strategy is necessary at times, it's never really sustainable. Our souls want to be whole, to find a home for all the forsaken pieces of our experience. Sometime down the road, the effort to pretend we're fine becomes unbearable. Maybe it's a big explosion or maybe the candle quietly goes out, but something in our core knows we have work to do, and we could use some help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 13 years of experience working with people with a variety of mental health issues. My therapeutic approach involves CBT, active listening, and solution-focused therapy. I have worked with many different people over the years. I have worked with people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, cancer, and a host of psychosocial issues. I am very straightforward but tactful. I like humor and will use it to lessen the intensity if appropriate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 13 years of experience working with people with a variety of mental health issues. My therapeutic approach involves CBT, active listening, and solution-focused therapy. I have worked with many different people over the years. I have worked with people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, cancer, and a host of psychosocial issues. I am very straightforward but tactful. I like humor and will use it to lessen the intensity if appropriate.
Denise Studeny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
Currently accepting new clients. Often times life experiences can change our view of the world and impact life in a way that stops us from experiencing peace and joy. I believe we can all change and heal to create the life we want. I have over 20 years of experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, mental health and juvenile justice, witnessing resilience that emerges when people have a safe space to share their story and learn new skills to navigate life.
Currently accepting new clients. Often times life experiences can change our view of the world and impact life in a way that stops us from experiencing peace and joy. I believe we can all change and heal to create the life we want. I have over 20 years of experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, mental health and juvenile justice, witnessing resilience that emerges when people have a safe space to share their story and learn new skills to navigate life.
People come to therapy looking for solutions to real-world problems. My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based and practical. Using empathy, humor, and an objective perspective, I will collaborate with you to develop an effective, down-to-earth approach to your current life challenges, as well as long-standing personal concerns. My job is to assist you in using your own self-knowledge to draw on your unique strengths and personal resources to respond to your challenges. We'll work together to put problems into a workable perspective and to create a realistic plan for addressing those problems.
People come to therapy looking for solutions to real-world problems. My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based and practical. Using empathy, humor, and an objective perspective, I will collaborate with you to develop an effective, down-to-earth approach to your current life challenges, as well as long-standing personal concerns. My job is to assist you in using your own self-knowledge to draw on your unique strengths and personal resources to respond to your challenges. We'll work together to put problems into a workable perspective and to create a realistic plan for addressing those problems.
You wake up in the morning feeling heavy and thinking you do not want to face another day feeling like your mind is controlling you. Anxiety, panic attacks, no energy, feeling disconnected from the world and from yourself is exhausting. You wonder, “is something wrong with me?” “Am I crazy?” You feel like people around you do not really understand your suffering and sometimes, you are afraid to share how you really feel.
You wake up in the morning feeling heavy and thinking you do not want to face another day feeling like your mind is controlling you. Anxiety, panic attacks, no energy, feeling disconnected from the world and from yourself is exhausting. You wonder, “is something wrong with me?” “Am I crazy?” You feel like people around you do not really understand your suffering and sometimes, you are afraid to share how you really feel.
Have you been feeling stuck? Anxious? Maybe you have been feeling a little down or out of sorts. Has there been less interest in the things you enjoy? Or maybe you have been a bit overwhelmed or irritable and feeling disconnected. I am here to help by using a compassionate, open-minded approach to provide you with the assistance and support you need to help with depression, anxiety, stress and life events. I understand the value of having a healthy body, a clear mind, and a strong spirit.
Have you been feeling stuck? Anxious? Maybe you have been feeling a little down or out of sorts. Has there been less interest in the things you enjoy? Or maybe you have been a bit overwhelmed or irritable and feeling disconnected. I am here to help by using a compassionate, open-minded approach to provide you with the assistance and support you need to help with depression, anxiety, stress and life events. I understand the value of having a healthy body, a clear mind, and a strong spirit.
Maria Ines Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 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.
Hello! I believe therapy is an opportunity to build on your strengths even in the midst of difficulty. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients and I thrive to be as relatable and understanding to each person’s challenges and concerns. The best way to establish change within a client is to work together. I have experience working with a variety of concerns and clients, which makes me a great choice for a therapist.
Hello! I believe therapy is an opportunity to build on your strengths even in the midst of difficulty. I value taking a collaborative approach with clients and I thrive to be as relatable and understanding to each person’s challenges and concerns. The best way to establish change within a client is to work together. I have experience working with a variety of concerns and clients, which makes me a great choice for a therapist.
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Number of Therapists in Fairfax, VA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Fairfax, VA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 68% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Fairfax, VA see their clients
| 50% | Online Only | |
| 50% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |