Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Herndon, VA
Ellie Mental Health: Herndon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC
1 Endorsed
Herndon, VA 20171
Ellie Mental Health McLean is a judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health McLean is a judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Alison Behar, LCSW at Therapy With Compassion, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Herndon, VA 20170
If you are looking for a safe, accepting and nurturing space to process and integrate these experiences or struggling with anxious or depressive thoughts, difficulty navigating relationships or history of abuse, reach out and we will explore together to help you approach yourself with more care and acceptance.
Finding inner peace, embracing self-compassion, and healing from trauma and loss are deeply personal and meaningful journeys. Reaching out for support—especially for the first time—is an incredibly brave step, and I have profound respect for the courage it takes. I know this transition can feel significant, and my hope is to make you feel welcomed, safe, and truly cared for from the very first moment. Therapy is, at its heart, about safety, trust, and knowing that you are deeply heard. Together, we’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and find the best way to support your path forward.
If you are looking for a safe, accepting and nurturing space to process and integrate these experiences or struggling with anxious or depressive thoughts, difficulty navigating relationships or history of abuse, reach out and we will explore together to help you approach yourself with more care and acceptance.
Finding inner peace, embracing self-compassion, and healing from trauma and loss are deeply personal and meaningful journeys. Reaching out for support—especially for the first time—is an incredibly brave step, and I have profound respect for the courage it takes. I know this transition can feel significant, and my hope is to make you feel welcomed, safe, and truly cared for from the very first moment. Therapy is, at its heart, about safety, trust, and knowing that you are deeply heard. Together, we’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and find the best way to support your path forward.
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Are you struggling with depression or anxiety, no matter how hard you try to feel better? Perhaps you feel easily triggered or overwhelmed, leaving you feeling out of control in the relationships that matter most. Maybe you long for deeper, more meaningful connections but find yourself repeating the same painful patterns. You know that something needs to change. You are ready to feel more in control over your life...to feel happier and more confident in yourself. Most importantly, you are ready to experience fulfilling relationships where you can truly love and be loved.
Book with me now by clicking on my website!
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety, no matter how hard you try to feel better? Perhaps you feel easily triggered or overwhelmed, leaving you feeling out of control in the relationships that matter most. Maybe you long for deeper, more meaningful connections but find yourself repeating the same painful patterns. You know that something needs to change. You are ready to feel more in control over your life...to feel happier and more confident in yourself. Most importantly, you are ready to experience fulfilling relationships where you can truly love and be loved.
I primarily utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused therapy, but sessions will be tailored to your specific needs.
Welcome! I primarily work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity exploration, life transitions, and communication challenges. I am dedicated to helping clients develop practical tools for growth and build lasting confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
I primarily utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused therapy, but sessions will be tailored to your specific needs.
Welcome! I primarily work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity exploration, life transitions, and communication challenges. I am dedicated to helping clients develop practical tools for growth and build lasting confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Jessica Aguilar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P, LPC-R
2 Endorsed
Herndon, VA 20171
Waitlist for new clients
My belief is a that the therapeutic process is founded on safety. This supports the exploration and expression into ourselves openly. If you are navigating life transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression or forms of uncertainty it's essential to find a space where you can be unapologeticticly yourself. If you have ever felt stuck or unable to find a way through, stepping into therapy can be powerful and vulnerable step. This is why it's important to find the clinician who is the right fit for treatment. I encourage you to continue reading and see if my approach sounds in alignment to what you need in therapy.
My belief is a that the therapeutic process is founded on safety. This supports the exploration and expression into ourselves openly. If you are navigating life transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression or forms of uncertainty it's essential to find a space where you can be unapologeticticly yourself. If you have ever felt stuck or unable to find a way through, stepping into therapy can be powerful and vulnerable step. This is why it's important to find the clinician who is the right fit for treatment. I encourage you to continue reading and see if my approach sounds in alignment to what you need in therapy.
For OCD, I employ ERP and ACT.
Hello, I specialize in OCD, anxiety and stress. If you are exhausted by overwhelming intrusive thoughts or endless loops of rumination, you're likely worn out. Maybe you feel like your past is impacting you present and you want to feel less of out of control. When your symptoms are getting in the way of how you want to live or are shrinking your world, asking for help can be the first step towards change.
Perhaps you're ready for a change, to live a more fulfilling life where you manage your thoughts and emotions better and embrace a more positive, optimistic outlook on your life. Let's create change together.
For OCD, I employ ERP and ACT.
Hello, I specialize in OCD, anxiety and stress. If you are exhausted by overwhelming intrusive thoughts or endless loops of rumination, you're likely worn out. Maybe you feel like your past is impacting you present and you want to feel less of out of control. When your symptoms are getting in the way of how you want to live or are shrinking your world, asking for help can be the first step towards change.
Perhaps you're ready for a change, to live a more fulfilling life where you manage your thoughts and emotions better and embrace a more positive, optimistic outlook on your life. Let's create change together.
Accepting New Clients - Open to All of VA via Telehealth
Perhaps you are single, feeling alone in your relationships, struggling to connect with your partner. Maybe you are a parent struggling to bond with your child or looking for ways to best support your child(ren). Maybe, you're someone looking for motivation to get out of the bed, or achieve your dreams and goals. Maybe you're feeling lost, confused, and uncertain on your best, next step to take in life. Whatever you’re going through, whoever you are, I am here to support you.
Accepting New Clients - Open to All of VA via Telehealth
Perhaps you are single, feeling alone in your relationships, struggling to connect with your partner. Maybe you are a parent struggling to bond with your child or looking for ways to best support your child(ren). Maybe, you're someone looking for motivation to get out of the bed, or achieve your dreams and goals. Maybe you're feeling lost, confused, and uncertain on your best, next step to take in life. Whatever you’re going through, whoever you are, I am here to support you.
Hello, I'm Megan Escobedo, a Health Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe that mental health is an essential part of total health, and my goal is to provide you with a comfortable space to process your challenges and equip you with tools to reduce distress. My approach is centered on helping you identify and build on your existing strengths while cultivating new ones.
Hello, I'm Megan Escobedo, a Health Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe that mental health is an essential part of total health, and my goal is to provide you with a comfortable space to process your challenges and equip you with tools to reduce distress. My approach is centered on helping you identify and build on your existing strengths while cultivating new ones.
When psychological symptoms interfere with health, sleep, well-being, and general functioning, how do you choose among the many available treatment options? One consideration may be an evidence-based approach: one with proven efficacy. In my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist for children and adults, I use cognitive behavioral treatments and other strategies whose effectiveness is well supported by research studies. Finding the right fit is important, and I'm here to help.
When psychological symptoms interfere with health, sleep, well-being, and general functioning, how do you choose among the many available treatment options? One consideration may be an evidence-based approach: one with proven efficacy. In my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist for children and adults, I use cognitive behavioral treatments and other strategies whose effectiveness is well supported by research studies. Finding the right fit is important, and I'm here to help.
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients understand themselves, reduce distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and stress related to major life transitions. My style is warm, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I take care to understand each client’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences, recognizing how these factors shape identity, stress, and healing. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and truly reflective of who you are.
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping clients understand themselves, reduce distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and stress related to major life transitions. My style is warm, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I take care to understand each client’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences, recognizing how these factors shape identity, stress, and healing. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and truly reflective of who you are.
Therapy is a journey of self-exploration that is unique to each individual.
The counselor’s role is not to provide all the answers, but to offer tools, perspectives, and insights that can help you gain self-awareness and explore new ways of thinking and coping. There may be some detours along the way, which are opportunities for learning and growth. As the journey continues, you gain new perspectives and build skills to help empower you to manage your emotions and challenges. So you are never truly alone in your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Therapy is a journey of self-exploration that is unique to each individual.
The counselor’s role is not to provide all the answers, but to offer tools, perspectives, and insights that can help you gain self-awareness and explore new ways of thinking and coping. There may be some detours along the way, which are opportunities for learning and growth. As the journey continues, you gain new perspectives and build skills to help empower you to manage your emotions and challenges. So you are never truly alone in your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Let's navigate to your truths through self-exploration, self- acceptance, and self-love.
As a Black therapist, I aim to increase mental health treatment in underserved communities. I specialize in helping BIPOC & LGBTQ+ clients while offering a non-judgmental safe space for ALL. I am CNM allied, and in my space I encourage you to unmask show up as your authentic self. I invite you to come as you are - and leave as a better version on yourself.
Let's navigate to your truths through self-exploration, self- acceptance, and self-love.
As a Black therapist, I aim to increase mental health treatment in underserved communities. I specialize in helping BIPOC & LGBTQ+ clients while offering a non-judgmental safe space for ALL. I am CNM allied, and in my space I encourage you to unmask show up as your authentic self. I invite you to come as you are - and leave as a better version on yourself.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care. We offer in-person and telehealth therapy in a welcoming, supportive space where you can feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care. We offer in-person and telehealth therapy in a welcoming, supportive space where you can feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed with hardships? Do you find yourself full of sadness, loneliness, uncertainty, fears, or worries? Do you struggle to trust or connect with others after going through a series of complex or traumatic events? If so, you’ve come to the right place! It can be difficult to seek out therapy with a new, unfamiliar person, and I want to honor the courage it takes to go through this step by offering a warm, welcoming space to you where you feel safe and comfortable to talk about what’s on your mind.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed with hardships? Do you find yourself full of sadness, loneliness, uncertainty, fears, or worries? Do you struggle to trust or connect with others after going through a series of complex or traumatic events? If so, you’ve come to the right place! It can be difficult to seek out therapy with a new, unfamiliar person, and I want to honor the courage it takes to go through this step by offering a warm, welcoming space to you where you feel safe and comfortable to talk about what’s on your mind.
Navigating life as a young adult is a challenge. Often we seek stability among life's chaos, while other times we seek excitement among life's mundanity. I am here to help you identify your needs during both transitional and stagnant periods of your life. I firmly believe the therapeutic relationship provides the groundwork for healing and I prioritize building rapport and mutual trust. Together, we will dive beneath surface issues, discover the underlying reasons for distress, and build strategies to take control of your life.
Navigating life as a young adult is a challenge. Often we seek stability among life's chaos, while other times we seek excitement among life's mundanity. I am here to help you identify your needs during both transitional and stagnant periods of your life. I firmly believe the therapeutic relationship provides the groundwork for healing and I prioritize building rapport and mutual trust. Together, we will dive beneath surface issues, discover the underlying reasons for distress, and build strategies to take control of your life.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, or life transitions? I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults in a safe, supportive environment. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression symptoms, develop healthy coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting mental wellness and personal growth.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, or life transitions? I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults in a safe, supportive environment. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression symptoms, develop healthy coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting mental wellness and personal growth.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a psychodynamic approach.
My name is Payal pronounced like Pile. As a fellow human, I know life can be tough and unpredictable and way too easy to overlook the things working in our favor. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life changes whether at work, relationships, loss or any other hurdle that comes our way. I am experienced in addressing substance use, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. As a South Asian, I am acutely aware of how our cultural backgrounds can influence behaviors, thoughts, and experiences.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a psychodynamic approach.
My name is Payal pronounced like Pile. As a fellow human, I know life can be tough and unpredictable and way too easy to overlook the things working in our favor. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life changes whether at work, relationships, loss or any other hurdle that comes our way. I am experienced in addressing substance use, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. As a South Asian, I am acutely aware of how our cultural backgrounds can influence behaviors, thoughts, and experiences.
Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self- acceptance
Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Brief-Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of work, Ramla enjoys spending time with family, traveling, nature walks, photography, funny/romantic/action movies, and the “little things” in life.Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral T
Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self- acceptance
Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Brief-Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of work, Ramla enjoys spending time with family, traveling, nature walks, photography, funny/romantic/action movies, and the “little things” in life.Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral T
Miriam Turner, LPC, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based strategies. Serving patients across Virginia, she works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors who may be facing struggles such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. Miriam offers a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and discover healthier ways of moving forward. She has a deep passion for supporting women and their families through life’s most meaningful—and sometimes difficult—transitions.
Miriam Turner, LPC, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based strategies. Serving patients across Virginia, she works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors who may be facing struggles such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. Miriam offers a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and discover healthier ways of moving forward. She has a deep passion for supporting women and their families through life’s most meaningful—and sometimes difficult—transitions.
Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
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