Therapists in McLean, VA
For the past 15 years, I have been committed to working with preschool and school-aged children and their families who are struggling with anxiety and other emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties. I also support children and families through the complicated emotions of divorce, adoption, and other losses as well as the stress and threats to self-esteem that can accompany learning challenges, ADHD and social difficulties. I partner comprehensively with children, parents, schools, and other involved professionals with the aim of building the strongest possible foundation from which children can grow and thrive.
For the past 15 years, I have been committed to working with preschool and school-aged children and their families who are struggling with anxiety and other emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties. I also support children and families through the complicated emotions of divorce, adoption, and other losses as well as the stress and threats to self-esteem that can accompany learning challenges, ADHD and social difficulties. I partner comprehensively with children, parents, schools, and other involved professionals with the aim of building the strongest possible foundation from which children can grow and thrive.
As a board-certified LPC with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you like and feel safe with. My specialties include men's and women’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief, and depression. I use a program I developed for working with couples, getting to the issues quickly and helping them learn to communicate to resolve patterns of interacting that are hindering their relationship.
As a board-certified LPC with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you like and feel safe with. My specialties include men's and women’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief, and depression. I use a program I developed for working with couples, getting to the issues quickly and helping them learn to communicate to resolve patterns of interacting that are hindering their relationship.
You’re allowed to feel enough just as you are. My passion lies with those who feel misunderstood, who mask to fit in, or who feel "normal" is a distant concept. It can feel exhausting navigating a world that feels unnatural, unsafe, uncontrollable, or judgmental, like others don't connect with who you are. It falsifies reality and reinforces irrational, intrusive, uncontrollable, and disruptive beliefs; you convince yourself you are the problem… but you aren’t. Whether an adolescent, neurodivergent, challenged by a life transition, socially awkward/isolated, or struggling to process a big or little trauma, you matter.
You’re allowed to feel enough just as you are. My passion lies with those who feel misunderstood, who mask to fit in, or who feel "normal" is a distant concept. It can feel exhausting navigating a world that feels unnatural, unsafe, uncontrollable, or judgmental, like others don't connect with who you are. It falsifies reality and reinforces irrational, intrusive, uncontrollable, and disruptive beliefs; you convince yourself you are the problem… but you aren’t. Whether an adolescent, neurodivergent, challenged by a life transition, socially awkward/isolated, or struggling to process a big or little trauma, you matter.
BS in Psychology (2009) from the University of Maryland University College Europe and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University (2015).
BS in Psychology (2009) from the University of Maryland University College Europe and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University (2015).
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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard as they navigate in a new direction, away from feeling disconnected, stuck, and isolated. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment as you begin to face whatever obstacles that initially brought you to therapy, and help you manage the conflicting feelings that often accompany this process.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other issues rooted in complex trauma. I enjoy working with adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families who tend to struggle with problems such as people pleasing, overthinking, and hypervigilance.
I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard as they navigate in a new direction, away from feeling disconnected, stuck, and isolated. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment as you begin to face whatever obstacles that initially brought you to therapy, and help you manage the conflicting feelings that often accompany this process.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and other issues rooted in complex trauma. I enjoy working with adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families who tend to struggle with problems such as people pleasing, overthinking, and hypervigilance.
My particular strengths are dealing with adults with depression, anxiety, panic or fears and relationship issues. I have specialized training and expertise in working with couples (married, dating and divorcing) who are experiencing difficulties and/or dissatisfaction in their relationships. With more than 30 years as a therapist, I bring a depth of experience to help you deal with the conflicts of everyday life. Reaching out to receive help from a therapist is often a very difficult but very important first step. Sometimes, you experience problems that you do not feel you can handle alone. Therapy can help with these issues.
My particular strengths are dealing with adults with depression, anxiety, panic or fears and relationship issues. I have specialized training and expertise in working with couples (married, dating and divorcing) who are experiencing difficulties and/or dissatisfaction in their relationships. With more than 30 years as a therapist, I bring a depth of experience to help you deal with the conflicts of everyday life. Reaching out to receive help from a therapist is often a very difficult but very important first step. Sometimes, you experience problems that you do not feel you can handle alone. Therapy can help with these issues.
Historically, you've succeeded at just about everything you do. But whether you are a senior executive, a professional athlete, or a stay-at-home mom, we all eventually hit a wall. The anxiety becomes intense enough that we think others are starting to notice. The depression gets harder to beat on our own. Someone uses the word "addiction" for the first time. We all want to excel at work and feel connected at home, but sometimes we just feel stuck.
Historically, you've succeeded at just about everything you do. But whether you are a senior executive, a professional athlete, or a stay-at-home mom, we all eventually hit a wall. The anxiety becomes intense enough that we think others are starting to notice. The depression gets harder to beat on our own. Someone uses the word "addiction" for the first time. We all want to excel at work and feel connected at home, but sometimes we just feel stuck.
I am a psychologist specializing in treatment of OCD, anxiety, and depression, including symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum. I provide cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and use exposure with response prevention (ERP) and mindfulness practices for treatment of OCD, panic disorders, specific phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and sleep problems. I provide a CBT for Insomnia program (4 to 8 sessions) shown to have effective and lasting outcomes. Research indicates that the resolution of sleep problems reduces the severity of symptoms associated with anxiety.
I am a psychologist specializing in treatment of OCD, anxiety, and depression, including symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum. I provide cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and use exposure with response prevention (ERP) and mindfulness practices for treatment of OCD, panic disorders, specific phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and sleep problems. I provide a CBT for Insomnia program (4 to 8 sessions) shown to have effective and lasting outcomes. Research indicates that the resolution of sleep problems reduces the severity of symptoms associated with anxiety.
With 22 years in practice, Raven provides neurodivergence-affirming autism and ADHD assessments for self-understanding, identity reintegration and narrative coherence. She specializes in unpacking the late-identified or suspected neurodivergent experience, working with burnout, chronic pain/illness, self-abandonment, attachment/family-of-origin wounds, traumatic invalidation, internalized scapegoating, cult/religious trauma, and complex/intergenerational trauma. Her work integrates Bowen Family Systems Theory and transactional analysis within a trauma-informed, insight-driven, depth-oriented framework grounded in anti-ableism.
With 22 years in practice, Raven provides neurodivergence-affirming autism and ADHD assessments for self-understanding, identity reintegration and narrative coherence. She specializes in unpacking the late-identified or suspected neurodivergent experience, working with burnout, chronic pain/illness, self-abandonment, attachment/family-of-origin wounds, traumatic invalidation, internalized scapegoating, cult/religious trauma, and complex/intergenerational trauma. Her work integrates Bowen Family Systems Theory and transactional analysis within a trauma-informed, insight-driven, depth-oriented framework grounded in anti-ableism.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and South Carolina with 6 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. I’ve worked in intensive in-home services, therapeutic day treatment, and outpatient therapy, giving me the ability to connect with children, teens, and adults. I provide individual counseling for ages 8 and up, focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, and more. I also support LGBTQIA+ clients as they explore identity, relationships, and affirmation in a world that doesn’t always feel supportive.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and South Carolina with 6 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. I’ve worked in intensive in-home services, therapeutic day treatment, and outpatient therapy, giving me the ability to connect with children, teens, and adults. I provide individual counseling for ages 8 and up, focusing on anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, and more. I also support LGBTQIA+ clients as they explore identity, relationships, and affirmation in a world that doesn’t always feel supportive.
I am Patricia "Tricia" McCarty, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy. I completed my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
I am Patricia "Tricia" McCarty, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy. I completed my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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.
I provide psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, in addition to facilitating social skills groups. I specialize in working with children and adolescents on the autistic spectrum and with other developmental delays. I also treat children and adults struggling with sensory integration, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and parenting and relational issues.
I provide psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, in addition to facilitating social skills groups. I specialize in working with children and adolescents on the autistic spectrum and with other developmental delays. I also treat children and adults struggling with sensory integration, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and parenting and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals facing mental health concerns. I specialize in helping children, adults, and seniors with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, parenting, anger management, and behavioral issues. I also work with the LGBTQIA population and have spent time during my career in crisis counseling, the school system, and adventure-based counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals facing mental health concerns. I specialize in helping children, adults, and seniors with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, parenting, anger management, and behavioral issues. I also work with the LGBTQIA population and have spent time during my career in crisis counseling, the school system, and adventure-based counseling.
I help DC area professionals, couples, families and adolescents address anxieties due to past trauma or current life transitions and circumstances. Together we can work to identify the thoughts or habits that serve as obstacles to your productivity or happiness. I have extensive experience working with survivors of abuse (sexual/physical/emotional/ financial) and individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I work with couples to address the underlying issues that may contribute to their discontent. I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to help improve your emotional well-being.
I help DC area professionals, couples, families and adolescents address anxieties due to past trauma or current life transitions and circumstances. Together we can work to identify the thoughts or habits that serve as obstacles to your productivity or happiness. I have extensive experience working with survivors of abuse (sexual/physical/emotional/ financial) and individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I work with couples to address the underlying issues that may contribute to their discontent. I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to help improve your emotional well-being.
I am Elizabeth (Liz) Malin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in treating adults, and seniors seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, workplace stressors, life transitions, PTSD and more. My goal is to provide a safe place where I can work with you to form a collaborative relationship to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I am Elizabeth (Liz) Malin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in treating adults, and seniors seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, workplace stressors, life transitions, PTSD and more. My goal is to provide a safe place where I can work with you to form a collaborative relationship to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Does worry interfere with your quality of life? Are habits or certain behaviors troubling you? Are important relationships unsatisfying? Are you feeling more anger, stress, or sadness? i can help. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1984, I have extensive experience, and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. I welcome your call for an initial 10-15 minute chat to discuss your concerns. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, phobias( including emetophobia and illness phobias), OCD, fear of public speaking, school concerns, habit control, relationships, communication and social skills training, anger management, ADD/ADHD, parent training, procrastination, performance improvement, LGBT, and diabetes
Does worry interfere with your quality of life? Are habits or certain behaviors troubling you? Are important relationships unsatisfying? Are you feeling more anger, stress, or sadness? i can help. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1984, I have extensive experience, and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. I welcome your call for an initial 10-15 minute chat to discuss your concerns. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, phobias( including emetophobia and illness phobias), OCD, fear of public speaking, school concerns, habit control, relationships, communication and social skills training, anger management, ADD/ADHD, parent training, procrastination, performance improvement, LGBT, and diabetes
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling with 2 years of experience. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, behavioral problems, and mood disorders. I have served clients in in-home therapeutic services, outpatient therapy, and family therapy. I view life's challenges as part of the human experience that allows individuals to grow.
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling with 2 years of experience. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, behavioral problems, and mood disorders. I have served clients in in-home therapeutic services, outpatient therapy, and family therapy. I view life's challenges as part of the human experience that allows individuals to grow.
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Number of Therapists in McLean, VA
700+
Average cost per session
$190
Therapists in McLean, VA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 64% | Aetna |
| 62% | Anthem |
How Therapists in McLean, VA see their clients
| 60% | In Person and Online | |
| 40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |