Therapists in McLean, VA
Sometimes it is difficult to navigate life and the curve-balls that it throws at us! Having to get through the day and struggling with anxiety or feelings of depression are just a few. Maybe you endured a traumatic event and it's been causing you trauma and distress. Perhaps you have a child that has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit hypo/hyperactive Disorder? If so, your child may be having difficulty with paying attention, controlling emotions, communication or social interactions. I'd love to help build upon your strengths and help you further succeed in this world that we are navigating!
Sometimes it is difficult to navigate life and the curve-balls that it throws at us! Having to get through the day and struggling with anxiety or feelings of depression are just a few. Maybe you endured a traumatic event and it's been causing you trauma and distress. Perhaps you have a child that has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit hypo/hyperactive Disorder? If so, your child may be having difficulty with paying attention, controlling emotions, communication or social interactions. I'd love to help build upon your strengths and help you further succeed in this world that we are navigating!
Feeling overwhelmed and/or stuck? Are you struggling to enjoy your family or loved ones? Welcome to my practice and I look forward to working with you. Providing a safe and comfortable environment, I will listen to you and offer fresh perspectives on challenging and/or overwhelming life circumstances. With 20 years of experience, my areas of focus include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment and transitions, and crisis management. I enjoy working with children, adults and families. My practice includes consultation, assessment and evaluation and when warranted I will provide in-home and school observations.
Feeling overwhelmed and/or stuck? Are you struggling to enjoy your family or loved ones? Welcome to my practice and I look forward to working with you. Providing a safe and comfortable environment, I will listen to you and offer fresh perspectives on challenging and/or overwhelming life circumstances. With 20 years of experience, my areas of focus include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment and transitions, and crisis management. I enjoy working with children, adults and families. My practice includes consultation, assessment and evaluation and when warranted I will provide in-home and school observations.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience. I have worked with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. I utilize a client-centered approach to meet my clients where they are while providing a kind, safe, and gently challenging space to help them understand themselves and grow.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience. I have worked with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. I utilize a client-centered approach to meet my clients where they are while providing a kind, safe, and gently challenging space to help them understand themselves and grow.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping adults remove the obstacles to achieving their life goals - self-attacks, passive behavior, negative assumptions, delaying difficult life decisions, and repetitive, destructive relationship patterns. Our work together is collaborative, respectful, and goal-focused. It is also, at times, challenging - as is often the case with growth and learning, but the end result is the joy of increased freedom. Therapy gives a unique opportunity to examine our emotional life and re-evaluate the beliefs and presuppositions that affect our perceptions of ourselves and others.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping adults remove the obstacles to achieving their life goals - self-attacks, passive behavior, negative assumptions, delaying difficult life decisions, and repetitive, destructive relationship patterns. Our work together is collaborative, respectful, and goal-focused. It is also, at times, challenging - as is often the case with growth and learning, but the end result is the joy of increased freedom. Therapy gives a unique opportunity to examine our emotional life and re-evaluate the beliefs and presuppositions that affect our perceptions of ourselves and others.
Therapy is a chance to slow down and step into a safe, confidential space away from the external world to explore your inner one. To sit in a quiet room with another human being who is unconditionally kind but honest, and also trained to recognize patterns of unhealthy behavior, irrational thinking, and the invisible blocks that keep you from being the best version of yourself. I invite you to begin your counseling journey with me and start this process of untangling emotional knots and using these insights to make positive changes in your life.
Therapy is a chance to slow down and step into a safe, confidential space away from the external world to explore your inner one. To sit in a quiet room with another human being who is unconditionally kind but honest, and also trained to recognize patterns of unhealthy behavior, irrational thinking, and the invisible blocks that keep you from being the best version of yourself. I invite you to begin your counseling journey with me and start this process of untangling emotional knots and using these insights to make positive changes in your life.
Hello. My name is Tay-Lor Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and am a certified clinical trauma professional. I provide individual counseling for children and adults. I have worked in the counseling profession for seven years in public and private sectors. I practice from an integrated approach, using cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. My areas of interest are mood disorders, adjustment disorders and concerns, personality disorders, stress and stress management, and relationship issues.
Hello. My name is Tay-Lor Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and am a certified clinical trauma professional. I provide individual counseling for children and adults. I have worked in the counseling profession for seven years in public and private sectors. I practice from an integrated approach, using cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. My areas of interest are mood disorders, adjustment disorders and concerns, personality disorders, stress and stress management, and relationship issues.
All of us need help from time to time, and I love my work as a therapist providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am experienced in working with children and adults, and my focus is on providing a safe and supportive environment. I utilize insight-oriented approaches including cognitive-behavior therapy, sand tray techniques, and play therapy. I co-lead social skills and process groups, and my background in home-based crisis counseling and critical incident stress debriefing lends itself to working with those who are in crisis or have suffered trauma.
All of us need help from time to time, and I love my work as a therapist providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am experienced in working with children and adults, and my focus is on providing a safe and supportive environment. I utilize insight-oriented approaches including cognitive-behavior therapy, sand tray techniques, and play therapy. I co-lead social skills and process groups, and my background in home-based crisis counseling and critical incident stress debriefing lends itself to working with those who are in crisis or have suffered trauma.
Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an advanced certificate in Counseling from GWU in 2014. She has over 30 years of counseling experience. She worked as a school counselor for Fairfax County Public Schools until2016 and has since worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked primarily with children and families, and is also seeing adults. She uses solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered therapy.
Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an advanced certificate in Counseling from GWU in 2014. She has over 30 years of counseling experience. She worked as a school counselor for Fairfax County Public Schools until2016 and has since worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked primarily with children and families, and is also seeing adults. She uses solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered therapy.
Therapy with me is like a cozy reset button - with room to laugh, cry, and fully be yourself.
I meet you exactly where you’re at. No pressure to have it all figured out, just a safe, judgment-free zone where we can slow down, be real, and explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with clients navigating body image struggles, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, and executive functioning challenges. Whether you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or somewhere in between, we’ll sort through it together—with curiosity, compassion, and maybe a little humor.
Therapy with me is like a cozy reset button - with room to laugh, cry, and fully be yourself.
I meet you exactly where you’re at. No pressure to have it all figured out, just a safe, judgment-free zone where we can slow down, be real, and explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with clients navigating body image struggles, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, and executive functioning challenges. Whether you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or somewhere in between, we’ll sort through it together—with curiosity, compassion, and maybe a little humor.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) native to McLean, VA. For 26 years I’ve had the opportunity to use my training, skills and experience to make a positive difference in the lives of many, from young children (5+ yo); to tweens and teens; and to adults. By meeting people where they are and not where they are expected to be, I empower my clients to lift themselves up to a place in life where they want to be.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) native to McLean, VA. For 26 years I’ve had the opportunity to use my training, skills and experience to make a positive difference in the lives of many, from young children (5+ yo); to tweens and teens; and to adults. By meeting people where they are and not where they are expected to be, I empower my clients to lift themselves up to a place in life where they want to be.
Change is hard for everyone. It can be painful and exhausting to manage change but we all have to do it from time to time whether that means facing internal problems or external ones. You don't have to do it alone. I am a social worker with a clinical focus and a pastoral counselor (interfaith/ecumenical focus - I am not here to tell anyone who to be or what to believe), and I have extensive experience with a wide range of mental health challenges.
Change is hard for everyone. It can be painful and exhausting to manage change but we all have to do it from time to time whether that means facing internal problems or external ones. You don't have to do it alone. I am a social worker with a clinical focus and a pastoral counselor (interfaith/ecumenical focus - I am not here to tell anyone who to be or what to believe), and I have extensive experience with a wide range of mental health challenges.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome personal and relationship blocks. You and I will explore the sources of your difficulties and work to develop an understanding of life-long patterns. We will discuss your personal history, your strengths and goals, then tailor a treatment plan addressing your needs. My focus is to help achieve greater awareness of your automatic internal dialogue and patterns of emotional reactions that underlie your symptoms so that you can become more sensitive to your unspoken needs and achieve more fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome personal and relationship blocks. You and I will explore the sources of your difficulties and work to develop an understanding of life-long patterns. We will discuss your personal history, your strengths and goals, then tailor a treatment plan addressing your needs. My focus is to help achieve greater awareness of your automatic internal dialogue and patterns of emotional reactions that underlie your symptoms so that you can become more sensitive to your unspoken needs and achieve more fulfilling relationships.
Are you or loved one in need of finding answers? Do you wonder what might be causing you (or your loved one) to have difficulty navigating the day to day tasks? Or perhaps you are looking to speak with someone who can provide a safe and understanding place to explore questions that you may have in order to find solutions, support, or a direction. Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy/counseling services, the questions or reasons that have brought you to where you are now may be addressed.
Are you or loved one in need of finding answers? Do you wonder what might be causing you (or your loved one) to have difficulty navigating the day to day tasks? Or perhaps you are looking to speak with someone who can provide a safe and understanding place to explore questions that you may have in order to find solutions, support, or a direction. Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy/counseling services, the questions or reasons that have brought you to where you are now may be addressed.
If you're an adult with anxiety or ADHD and find yourself stuck in the same patterns, even after talking it through, you're not alone. Sometimes traditional talk therapy falls short when deeper patterns or blind spots are in play. I help gently identify what’s keeping you stuck and guide you toward real change. Using CBT and EMDR, we target the negative thought loops, overwhelm, and emotional blocks holding you back. My approach is warm, direct, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your life.
If you're an adult with anxiety or ADHD and find yourself stuck in the same patterns, even after talking it through, you're not alone. Sometimes traditional talk therapy falls short when deeper patterns or blind spots are in play. I help gently identify what’s keeping you stuck and guide you toward real change. Using CBT and EMDR, we target the negative thought loops, overwhelm, and emotional blocks holding you back. My approach is warm, direct, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your life.
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in McLean, Virginia and Washington, DC. I work with adults and couples using a warm, interactive, and supportive approach. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress-related brain fog, and helping clients cope with health concerns or difficult medical or genetic information. I am the author of Be Calm and Overcoming Stress-Induced Brain Fog, and my goal is to help you understand emotional patterns and develop practical, research-supported tools that create lasting change.
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in McLean, Virginia and Washington, DC. I work with adults and couples using a warm, interactive, and supportive approach. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress-related brain fog, and helping clients cope with health concerns or difficult medical or genetic information. I am the author of Be Calm and Overcoming Stress-Induced Brain Fog, and my goal is to help you understand emotional patterns and develop practical, research-supported tools that create lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and action-oriented, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. I specialize in tailoring care to each person’s unique needs, guiding them toward meaningful change and lasting growth. By focusing on strengths, values, and goals, I work with clients to build skills that not only support their healing but also empower them beyond therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and action-oriented, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. I specialize in tailoring care to each person’s unique needs, guiding them toward meaningful change and lasting growth. By focusing on strengths, values, and goals, I work with clients to build skills that not only support their healing but also empower them beyond therapy.
Over a decade I have delivered telehealth services to the Bay State after HealinGrace in Harvard Sq moved to NoVA. As a certified EMDR therapist I have developed refined ways to conduct just as powerful EMDR sessions over the phone or video as in person. My clients have experienced profound transformations as we identify the root of their issues, process charged memories, develop healthy beliefs, and amplify their strengths. Chronically depressed client started seeing life "in color" and severely anxious client drove cross country. Couples on the brink of divorce renewed their covenant and a divorced couple remarried one another.
Over a decade I have delivered telehealth services to the Bay State after HealinGrace in Harvard Sq moved to NoVA. As a certified EMDR therapist I have developed refined ways to conduct just as powerful EMDR sessions over the phone or video as in person. My clients have experienced profound transformations as we identify the root of their issues, process charged memories, develop healthy beliefs, and amplify their strengths. Chronically depressed client started seeing life "in color" and severely anxious client drove cross country. Couples on the brink of divorce renewed their covenant and a divorced couple remarried one another.
I help people who grew up in difficult or emotionally painful families untangle self-doubt, shame, and people-pleasing, so they can feel more comfortable being themselves. If you’ve spent your life taking care of others, feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough,” or struggling to set boundaries, you’re not alone. The ways we learn to survive in childhood can follow us into adulthood in ways that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. With support, these patterns can be understood and changed. They don’t have to define us.
I help people who grew up in difficult or emotionally painful families untangle self-doubt, shame, and people-pleasing, so they can feel more comfortable being themselves. If you’ve spent your life taking care of others, feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough,” or struggling to set boundaries, you’re not alone. The ways we learn to survive in childhood can follow us into adulthood in ways that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. With support, these patterns can be understood and changed. They don’t have to define us.
My focus is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where you can express yourself in the freeway. My goal is to identify the problem that you need help with and develop a plan to achieve this goal. My professional experience includes working at a wide range of mental health settings such as outpatient mental health agencies, high schools, community colleges, and government agencies. I am fluent in Ukrainian and Russian languages.
My focus is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where you can express yourself in the freeway. My goal is to identify the problem that you need help with and develop a plan to achieve this goal. My professional experience includes working at a wide range of mental health settings such as outpatient mental health agencies, high schools, community colleges, and government agencies. I am fluent in Ukrainian and Russian languages.
Hello, I'm Heidi. Life can be extremely challenging at times, especially when dealing with high-stress situations or going through major life transitions. These things can greatly impact our well-being, especially if we do not have the proper tools to work through them. At times, the answers might seem distant or unattainable and can feel beyond overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to go through these moments alone. I can help you gain peace and clarity to handle whatever life throws at you with grace and dignity.
Hello, I'm Heidi. Life can be extremely challenging at times, especially when dealing with high-stress situations or going through major life transitions. These things can greatly impact our well-being, especially if we do not have the proper tools to work through them. At times, the answers might seem distant or unattainable and can feel beyond overwhelming. The good news is you don't have to go through these moments alone. I can help you gain peace and clarity to handle whatever life throws at you with grace and dignity.
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Number of Therapists in McLean, VA
700+
Average cost per session
$189
Therapists in McLean, VA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 59% | CareFirst |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in McLean, VA see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |