Therapists in Gainesville, VA

I have been working in the field of eating disorders & trauma since 2008 and I am committed to help client’s understand and fully overcome their illness so that they have peace within their mind, body, and spirit. I earned her Bachelors of Arts at Rutgers University and Masters of Science at Columbia University. In 2017 I became a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor and currently hold a leadership role in that organization. I am energetic, passionate, and dedicated to empowering individuals and families who are impacted by eating disorders and mental health and hope to walk along side you in your recovery process.
I have been working in the field of eating disorders & trauma since 2008 and I am committed to help client’s understand and fully overcome their illness so that they have peace within their mind, body, and spirit. I earned her Bachelors of Arts at Rutgers University and Masters of Science at Columbia University. In 2017 I became a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor and currently hold a leadership role in that organization. I am energetic, passionate, and dedicated to empowering individuals and families who are impacted by eating disorders and mental health and hope to walk along side you in your recovery process.

Are you going through a struggle in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you feel that the connection you once shared when you first met is waning? Have you tried to address issues with your partner on your own, but are still feeling stuck? There is hope for your relationship. We are a team of marriage therapists with a number of years of experience in working with couples. The majority of therapists are trained in the Gottman Method or Imago Therapy. We have helped numerous couples get through the power struggle phase of their relationship to find a connection.
Are you going through a struggle in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you feel that the connection you once shared when you first met is waning? Have you tried to address issues with your partner on your own, but are still feeling stuck? There is hope for your relationship. We are a team of marriage therapists with a number of years of experience in working with couples. The majority of therapists are trained in the Gottman Method or Imago Therapy. We have helped numerous couples get through the power struggle phase of their relationship to find a connection.

I'm delighted that you're taking steps to address life's challenges! My goal is to help you reach your full potential through increased consciousness and self-awareness. By working together, we can make difficult issues feel less overwhelming and uncover self-defeating patterns that hinder lasting change. We'll identify growth opportunities, gain insights, and explore techniques to move towards a more fulfilling life. Embracing suffering can free us from its hold and foster self-compassion, both of which are crucial for mental well-being.
I'm delighted that you're taking steps to address life's challenges! My goal is to help you reach your full potential through increased consciousness and self-awareness. By working together, we can make difficult issues feel less overwhelming and uncover self-defeating patterns that hinder lasting change. We'll identify growth opportunities, gain insights, and explore techniques to move towards a more fulfilling life. Embracing suffering can free us from its hold and foster self-compassion, both of which are crucial for mental well-being.

Sunny Park is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Sunny sees counseling as a collaborative partnering that encourages and empowers clients to identify unhealthy patterns, and grow in awareness towards healthy changes integrating boundaries, mindfulness and self-care. Sunny is client lead and works with her clients to create a personalized treatment with a holistic approach towards healthier mind, body and soul.
Sunny Park is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Sunny sees counseling as a collaborative partnering that encourages and empowers clients to identify unhealthy patterns, and grow in awareness towards healthy changes integrating boundaries, mindfulness and self-care. Sunny is client lead and works with her clients to create a personalized treatment with a holistic approach towards healthier mind, body and soul.

Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
I am an existential therapist dedicated to helping adults and children cope better with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life events, loss, trauma, and more. My goal is to help individuals, children, teens, adults, and couples solve their problems. I also help people of all ages manage their trauma, relieving bad memories with EMDR and parts work.
I am an existential therapist dedicated to helping adults and children cope better with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life events, loss, trauma, and more. My goal is to help individuals, children, teens, adults, and couples solve their problems. I also help people of all ages manage their trauma, relieving bad memories with EMDR and parts work.

Michelle Gorden- NOVA Clinical Counseling,LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Online Only
I am deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities. My practice is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a profound respect for the unique experiences of each person I work with.
I am deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities. My practice is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a profound respect for the unique experiences of each person I work with.

Elizabeth B. Fraser (“Betsy”) obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at George Mason University. Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being.
Elizabeth B. Fraser (“Betsy”) obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at George Mason University. Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being.

Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.

Chase received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 2006 at the Shippensburg University, and his Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University in 2009. He has 15 plus years of experience in the mental health field. In 2009 he was, and remains, certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. He worked at Timber Ridge School (Winchester, VA) for 5 years providing case management, group interventions, crisis intervention, and assisting in treatment development for adolescent males.
Chase received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 2006 at the Shippensburg University, and his Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University in 2009. He has 15 plus years of experience in the mental health field. In 2009 he was, and remains, certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. He worked at Timber Ridge School (Winchester, VA) for 5 years providing case management, group interventions, crisis intervention, and assisting in treatment development for adolescent males.

I focus on providing an environment that is understanding and productive in helping clients make progress towards their goals. I work with clients to identify underlying problems, improve self-awareness and to develop specific skills that address the client's needs. My mission is to support, educate and empower people.
I focus on providing an environment that is understanding and productive in helping clients make progress towards their goals. I work with clients to identify underlying problems, improve self-awareness and to develop specific skills that address the client's needs. My mission is to support, educate and empower people.

Elena Monti, LCSW Elena Monti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2006. Elena feels developing a connection with the client is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship. The client is then the expert about their life where Elena can offer support and guidance through the therapeutic process. By utilizing empowerment, strengths, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, she can assist the client in developing a plan and reaching their goals. Elena loves to travel and see new places, especially tropical destinations.
Elena Monti, LCSW Elena Monti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2006. Elena feels developing a connection with the client is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship. The client is then the expert about their life where Elena can offer support and guidance through the therapeutic process. By utilizing empowerment, strengths, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, she can assist the client in developing a plan and reaching their goals. Elena loves to travel and see new places, especially tropical destinations.

There are many stressors in daily life that may cause us to feel out of sorts, anxious, depressed, grieved or traumatized. I treat most all anxiety disorders, most depression disorders, simple and complex grief, and some trauma disorders. I believe there is hope for recovery for all. I would be honored to assist you to learn to live out of your "Best Real Self". You can have a more contented, and accomplished life.
There are many stressors in daily life that may cause us to feel out of sorts, anxious, depressed, grieved or traumatized. I treat most all anxiety disorders, most depression disorders, simple and complex grief, and some trauma disorders. I believe there is hope for recovery for all. I would be honored to assist you to learn to live out of your "Best Real Self". You can have a more contented, and accomplished life.

We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.
We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.

As a mental health counselor, I am committed to supporting the journey to wellness of everyone I have the privilege of working with. I work with teenagers and adults who currently struggle, or have struggled, with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also offer my support to those who are adjusting to expected and unexpected life transitions, and those who simply need an unbiased spectator and collaborator for their most important project, which is creating a joyful and fulfilling life.
As a mental health counselor, I am committed to supporting the journey to wellness of everyone I have the privilege of working with. I work with teenagers and adults who currently struggle, or have struggled, with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also offer my support to those who are adjusting to expected and unexpected life transitions, and those who simply need an unbiased spectator and collaborator for their most important project, which is creating a joyful and fulfilling life.

I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety or depression. I am now accepting couples counseling as well. I am trained in several evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy . I encourage verbal communication skills, coping techniques, and appropriate problem-solving skills. Also KAP certfied .
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety or depression. I am now accepting couples counseling as well. I am trained in several evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy . I encourage verbal communication skills, coping techniques, and appropriate problem-solving skills. Also KAP certfied .

You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what’s holding you back and what it’s going to take to move you to the next level- OF YOU.
You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what’s holding you back and what it’s going to take to move you to the next level- OF YOU.

Your unique personhood is a culmination of your lived experience. We are all shaped by our loves, losses, and life events. For all your positive experiences, you have also endured hard things. Your experiences form maps on the inside of you about what is available to you, who will be there for you, what needs or emotions are acceptable, and the extent to which you are loveable, worthy, and deserving. I am certain you have found ways to survive, protect against, adapt to stress, and survive unmet relationship needs. These brilliant strategies will have worked in the moment and may also have left you stuck, limited, hurt, or defended.
Your unique personhood is a culmination of your lived experience. We are all shaped by our loves, losses, and life events. For all your positive experiences, you have also endured hard things. Your experiences form maps on the inside of you about what is available to you, who will be there for you, what needs or emotions are acceptable, and the extent to which you are loveable, worthy, and deserving. I am certain you have found ways to survive, protect against, adapt to stress, and survive unmet relationship needs. These brilliant strategies will have worked in the moment and may also have left you stuck, limited, hurt, or defended.

Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
We help couples build person-to-person, heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul connections. We all long to be seen, heard, understood, held, and cherished by our precious person. Being in secure connection often conflicts with how life has shaped us. For many of us, relationship experiences have included bumps in the road, needs have been missed, wounds have developed, protections have grown, trust has been broken, limited beliefs have emerged, and parts of us have been hidden away. We help couples explore how life has influenced their interactions and then find lasting ways to heal, connect, repair, meet unmet needs, and build security.
We help couples build person-to-person, heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul connections. We all long to be seen, heard, understood, held, and cherished by our precious person. Being in secure connection often conflicts with how life has shaped us. For many of us, relationship experiences have included bumps in the road, needs have been missed, wounds have developed, protections have grown, trust has been broken, limited beliefs have emerged, and parts of us have been hidden away. We help couples explore how life has influenced their interactions and then find lasting ways to heal, connect, repair, meet unmet needs, and build security.

Does school, or school assignments cause emotional distress? Dyslexia is the most common cause of academic struggles, and should be the FIRST potential cause evaluated. Multisensory Structured Language Therapy for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and related disorders reduces frustration and anxiety by enabling development of age appropriate independent skills in reading and writing. The earlier a struggling student receives daily 1:1 therapy, the less school trauma they will experience and the earlier they achieve lasting independence. The ideal time to start is end of Kindergarten.
Does school, or school assignments cause emotional distress? Dyslexia is the most common cause of academic struggles, and should be the FIRST potential cause evaluated. Multisensory Structured Language Therapy for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and related disorders reduces frustration and anxiety by enabling development of age appropriate independent skills in reading and writing. The earlier a struggling student receives daily 1:1 therapy, the less school trauma they will experience and the earlier they achieve lasting independence. The ideal time to start is end of Kindergarten.

Wherever you are on your healing journey I will meet you there. Taking the time to understand how to navigate life’s circumstances emotionally and mentally takes courage, a safe space, and the supports to allow you to accept, adapt, and change what is needed for healing and growth.
Wherever you are on your healing journey I will meet you there. Taking the time to understand how to navigate life’s circumstances emotionally and mentally takes courage, a safe space, and the supports to allow you to accept, adapt, and change what is needed for healing and growth.
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Number of Therapists in Gainesville, VA
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Gainesville, VA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
70% | Self Esteem |
68% | Coping Skills |
67% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
74% | Anthem |
67% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in Gainesville, VA see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Gainesville?
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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.