Depression Treatment Centers in McLean, VA

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AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22102
Our clients often navigate complex challenges such as severe depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood instability that have made daily functioning or professional life difficult.
Our clinical philosophy centers on providing intensive, evidence-based care in a safe residential setting. We utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric support, and specialized trauma-informed care. Our goal is to move beyond symptom management by addressing the core drivers of mental health struggles.
Our clients often navigate complex challenges such as severe depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood instability that have made daily functioning or professional life difficult.
Our clinical philosophy centers on providing intensive, evidence-based care in a safe residential setting. We utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric support, and specialized trauma-informed care. Our goal is to move beyond symptom management by addressing the core drivers of mental health struggles.
(571) 677-8224 View (571) 677-8224
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Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
McLean, VA 22101
Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. We use the CARE Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. We believe in Health at Every Size because everyone can be healthy regardless of size, shape, weight or BMI. We encourage Intuitive Eating — nourishing ourselves when we’re hungry and recognizing when we feel full. We utilize the All Foods Fit model, which celebrates that all foods are nourishment, and no foods are off-limits in moderation. These core elements help our patients walk out of treatment feeling engaged, empowered and transformed so that they can manage long-term recovery. In fact, 86.5% of clients who completed treatment didn’t need to return to Center for Discovery or any other program for a higher level of care for eating disorder treatment.
Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. We use the CARE Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. We believe in Health at Every Size because everyone can be healthy regardless of size, shape, weight or BMI. We encourage Intuitive Eating — nourishing ourselves when we’re hungry and recognizing when we feel full. We utilize the All Foods Fit model, which celebrates that all foods are nourishment, and no foods are off-limits in moderation. These core elements help our patients walk out of treatment feeling engaged, empowered and transformed so that they can manage long-term recovery. In fact, 86.5% of clients who completed treatment didn’t need to return to Center for Discovery or any other program for a higher level of care for eating disorder treatment.
(703) 952-3426 View (703) 952-3426
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Pasadena Villa Outpatient - McLean
Treatment Center
Online Only
Pasadena Villa Outpatient McLean treats anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders in adults.
Easily accessible to those in the DMV area, Pasadena Villa Outpatient McLean provides specialized mental health treatment for adults facing complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers individualized outpatient care using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches. Through a collaborative treatment model that includes individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, develop effective coping strategies, and improve relationships while building the skills needed for long-term stability and recovery.
Pasadena Villa Outpatient McLean treats anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders in adults.
Easily accessible to those in the DMV area, Pasadena Villa Outpatient McLean provides specialized mental health treatment for adults facing complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers individualized outpatient care using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches. Through a collaborative treatment model that includes individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, develop effective coping strategies, and improve relationships while building the skills needed for long-term stability and recovery.
(571) 600-6297 View (571) 600-6297
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our IOP and PHP offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps teens and young adults learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our IOP and PHP offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps teens and young adults learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
(240) 474-0478 View (240) 474-0478
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Living Free Health Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Have you suffered from PTSD, depression, anxiety, or grief related issues?
At Living Free we understand that you want to improve your health, general state of well-being, memory, concentration, and feel more energetic. We focus on treating the person as a whole and treat a wide variety of problems including: Depression, stress, mood disorders, fears and phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, self-esteem disorders, and anxiety. Clients previously treated have experienced reduced depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and have enjoyed a better quality of life.
Have you suffered from PTSD, depression, anxiety, or grief related issues?
At Living Free we understand that you want to improve your health, general state of well-being, memory, concentration, and feel more energetic. We focus on treating the person as a whole and treat a wide variety of problems including: Depression, stress, mood disorders, fears and phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, self-esteem disorders, and anxiety. Clients previously treated have experienced reduced depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and have enjoyed a better quality of life.
(703) 952-9269 View (703) 952-9269
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety.
At our residential treatment center, we believe that family involvement is key to a teen’s healing process. Our program fosters open communication, trust and connection between parents and teens, offering family involvement to strengthen trusting relationships. We work closely with families to ensure they’re involved every step of the way, offering support and guidance to help everyone heal together. Through family workshops and regular check-ins, we aim to rebuild bonds and create a supportive environment both during treatment and at home.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety.
At our residential treatment center, we believe that family involvement is key to a teen’s healing process. Our program fosters open communication, trust and connection between parents and teens, offering family involvement to strengthen trusting relationships. We work closely with families to ensure they’re involved every step of the way, offering support and guidance to help everyone heal together. Through family workshops and regular check-ins, we aim to rebuild bonds and create a supportive environment both during treatment and at home.
(571) 451-2426 View (571) 451-2426
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Mission Connection
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We address various needs, from anxiety and depression to trauma and mood disorders, providing a dedicated space for those who want to balance their recovery with daily life, school, or career responsibilities in a supportive community.
Our approach utilizes evidence-based clinical practices and a "treatment persistent" philosophy. We offer structured outpatient care that fits into your life, featuring individual therapy, group sessions, and psychiatry. We focus on building lasting coping skills through a blend of traditional therapies and holistic wellness interventions.
We address various needs, from anxiety and depression to trauma and mood disorders, providing a dedicated space for those who want to balance their recovery with daily life, school, or career responsibilities in a supportive community.
Our approach utilizes evidence-based clinical practices and a "treatment persistent" philosophy. We offer structured outpatient care that fits into your life, featuring individual therapy, group sessions, and psychiatry. We focus on building lasting coping skills through a blend of traditional therapies and holistic wellness interventions.
(571) 701-6525 View (571) 701-6525
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Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our team in Virginia includes clinical experts, licensed therapists, and teachers. We have assembled the best mental health leaders in the country to serve as the foundation for our treatment centers. Our skilled clinicians are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive approach to individualized teen treatment.
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our team in Virginia includes clinical experts, licensed therapists, and teachers. We have assembled the best mental health leaders in the country to serve as the foundation for our treatment centers. Our skilled clinicians are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive approach to individualized teen treatment.
(571) 200-2764 View (571) 200-2764
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WIP Psychiatry & Ketamine/TMS Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and treatment-resistant conditions—especially when therapy or medications haven't helped.
Many of our patients have already tried therapy or medications and remain stuck. At Washington Interventional Psychiatry, we focus on what comes next. We are a psychiatrist-led practice that integrates traditional care with advanced treatments like ketamine, TMS, and Spravato—within a single, coordinated treatment plan. Decisions aren’t made by protocol or in isolation, but through ongoing clinical evaluation.
We specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and treatment-resistant conditions—especially when therapy or medications haven't helped.
Many of our patients have already tried therapy or medications and remain stuck. At Washington Interventional Psychiatry, we focus on what comes next. We are a psychiatrist-led practice that integrates traditional care with advanced treatments like ketamine, TMS, and Spravato—within a single, coordinated treatment plan. Decisions aren’t made by protocol or in isolation, but through ongoing clinical evaluation.
(202) 838-8917 View (202) 838-8917
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Anxiety Institute
Treatment Center
McLean, VA 22101
With compassionate, outcomes-focused care, 96% of clients report reduced anxiety or depression.
At Anxiety Institute, we tailor our support to match the severity of each client's symptoms. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is specifically designed for clients struggling with moderate to severe anxiety. For clients who require less intensive care, we offer Outpatient Therapy with the frequency and intensity of treatment based on the level of impairment. For those transitioning from a residential program, our Continuing Recovery Services provide essential support for maintaining progress. Family involvement is a cornerstone of our approach, with Family Coaching, Consultation, and Support Groups playing a crucial role in helping parents navigate their role in the recovery process. Our goal is to enhance treatment outcomes and support long-term wellness through individualized care, helping each client achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
With compassionate, outcomes-focused care, 96% of clients report reduced anxiety or depression.
At Anxiety Institute, we tailor our support to match the severity of each client's symptoms. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is specifically designed for clients struggling with moderate to severe anxiety. For clients who require less intensive care, we offer Outpatient Therapy with the frequency and intensity of treatment based on the level of impairment. For those transitioning from a residential program, our Continuing Recovery Services provide essential support for maintaining progress. Family involvement is a cornerstone of our approach, with Family Coaching, Consultation, and Support Groups playing a crucial role in helping parents navigate their role in the recovery process. Our goal is to enhance treatment outcomes and support long-term wellness through individualized care, helping each client achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
(571) 624-1615 View (571) 624-1615
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Revelare Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Revelare Recovery is a Women’s PHP & IOP program designed to address co-occurring diagnoses of an Eating Disorder (ED) alongside a secondary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Mental Health diagnosis. It operates at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. One important aspect of this program is that it provides supportive housing for clients who reside outside of the Atlanta market. This housing arrangement ensures that clients have a safe and structured environment during their treatment period. The program specifcally caters to women, recognizing their unique needs in the context of EDs and co-occurring disorders. By focusing exclusively on women, the program can tailor its treatment approaches to address the specific challenges and experiences that women may face.
Revelare Recovery is a Women’s PHP & IOP program designed to address co-occurring diagnoses of an Eating Disorder (ED) alongside a secondary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Mental Health diagnosis. It operates at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. One important aspect of this program is that it provides supportive housing for clients who reside outside of the Atlanta market. This housing arrangement ensures that clients have a safe and structured environment during their treatment period. The program specifcally caters to women, recognizing their unique needs in the context of EDs and co-occurring disorders. By focusing exclusively on women, the program can tailor its treatment approaches to address the specific challenges and experiences that women may face.
(404) 905-7786 View (404) 905-7786
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Urban Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Urban Recovery is the only private, freestanding inpatient addiction treatment center in New York City. Located in the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn we provide compassionate care using evidence based therapies and medication assisted treatment. Each client's program is individualized to meet their needs. Our services include inpatient medically supervised detox and residential treatment with variable lengths of stay. Our experienced staff includes an addiction medicine internist, an addiction psychiatrist, psychologists, social workers, nurse practioners, registered nurses and a dietitian. We integrate wellness into treatment and provide art therapy, music therapy, fitness training, massage, acupuncture, biofeedback and yoga. If you think you might have a problem with alcohol or drug use, please call us today for a consultation at (646) 960-6656
Urban Recovery is the only private, freestanding inpatient addiction treatment center in New York City. Located in the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn we provide compassionate care using evidence based therapies and medication assisted treatment. Each client's program is individualized to meet their needs. Our services include inpatient medically supervised detox and residential treatment with variable lengths of stay. Our experienced staff includes an addiction medicine internist, an addiction psychiatrist, psychologists, social workers, nurse practioners, registered nurses and a dietitian. We integrate wellness into treatment and provide art therapy, music therapy, fitness training, massage, acupuncture, biofeedback and yoga. If you think you might have a problem with alcohol or drug use, please call us today for a consultation at (646) 960-6656
(347) 970-7426 View (347) 970-7426
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We serve young adults (18–30) with day and evening services, including clinical therapies, skill-building, and community support. We treat substance use, trauma, mood, eating, psychotic, and personality disorders, plus executive function deficits. Personalized plans range 3–30+ hours/week, including 1:1 therapy (DBT, CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Remediation), group/family therapy, life skills coaching, nutrition, academic/vocational support, social/community activities, and holistic wellness. Housing support available.
We serve young adults (18–30) with day and evening services, including clinical therapies, skill-building, and community support. We treat substance use, trauma, mood, eating, psychotic, and personality disorders, plus executive function deficits. Personalized plans range 3–30+ hours/week, including 1:1 therapy (DBT, CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Remediation), group/family therapy, life skills coaching, nutrition, academic/vocational support, social/community activities, and holistic wellness. Housing support available.
(202) 798-2914 View (202) 798-2914
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Encore Outpatient Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Encore Outpatient Services in Arlington, VA provides comprehensive treatment for substance use, co-occurring disorders, process addictions and trauma through our intensive and general outpatient programs. Additionally, Encore is an approved VASAP treatment site. With flexible daytime and evening programming—including individual therapy, group therapy, experiential components, gender specific groups, family/loved ones support group and medication management—we support adults (18+) in achieving their recovery goals. Our integrated care model fosters lasting healing and long-term recovery.
Encore Outpatient Services in Arlington, VA provides comprehensive treatment for substance use, co-occurring disorders, process addictions and trauma through our intensive and general outpatient programs. Additionally, Encore is an approved VASAP treatment site. With flexible daytime and evening programming—including individual therapy, group therapy, experiential components, gender specific groups, family/loved ones support group and medication management—we support adults (18+) in achieving their recovery goals. Our integrated care model fosters lasting healing and long-term recovery.
(703) 782-8829 View (703) 782-8829
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Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
(410) 844-4772 View (410) 844-4772
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Sandstone Care Reston
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Reston, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Reston, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(571) 200-7334 View (571) 200-7334
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The Scott © Discreet Concierge Luxury Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Trusted since 2010, The Scott has delivered advanced discreet treatment stewardship to individuals, families, and family offices requiring absolute discretion, precision, and expertise. Each engagement is led by a hand-selected team of elite, fully licensed, and highly seasoned medical and clinical professionals. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and Newsweek and WAATME accredited, services are delivered privately, in residences, luxury settings, or globally, through a curated, U.S. medical-board-informed model. A Forbes Business Councils Member since 2020. The Scott is private pay allowing for discretion and independence.
Trusted since 2010, The Scott has delivered advanced discreet treatment stewardship to individuals, families, and family offices requiring absolute discretion, precision, and expertise. Each engagement is led by a hand-selected team of elite, fully licensed, and highly seasoned medical and clinical professionals. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and Newsweek and WAATME accredited, services are delivered privately, in residences, luxury settings, or globally, through a curated, U.S. medical-board-informed model. A Forbes Business Councils Member since 2020. The Scott is private pay allowing for discretion and independence.
(888) 229-3154 View (888) 229-3154

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Beachway Mental Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Beachway Mental Health provides high quality and innovative care to address issues of mental health. We offer a path towards healing through a multi-disciplinary team approach including combining evidenced based therapeutic interventions with medication management. Each member of the treatment team works together gain an understanding of the whole person – biological, social, and spiritual – to create an individualized treatment plan.
Beachway Mental Health provides high quality and innovative care to address issues of mental health. We offer a path towards healing through a multi-disciplinary team approach including combining evidenced based therapeutic interventions with medication management. Each member of the treatment team works together gain an understanding of the whole person – biological, social, and spiritual – to create an individualized treatment plan.
(561) 956-3601 View (561) 956-3601
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Ashburn, VA 20147
We know how difficult it can be to see your loved one struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our Alpharetta, Georgia IOP and PHP offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps adolescents, teens and young adults learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help your child overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
We know how difficult it can be to see your loved one struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our Alpharetta, Georgia IOP and PHP offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps adolescents, teens and young adults learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help your child overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
(571) 202-6968 View (571) 202-6968
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Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our integrated approach includes psychiatric care and medication management. We utilize clinical and experiential modalities to address the underlying trauma that catalyzes mental health and co-occurring disorders. Our modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT).
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our integrated approach includes psychiatric care and medication management. We utilize clinical and experiential modalities to address the underlying trauma that catalyzes mental health and co-occurring disorders. Our modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT).
(703) 810-3639 View (703) 810-3639

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Depression Treatment Centers
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.