Therapists in Alexandria, VA
Browse therapists in Alexandria, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Brandee Zettel
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that the quality of our lives is defined by the quality of our relationships. As a Christian, I believe that God has created us to be in relationships with Him and others. I love empowering clients to live out their faith authentically by aligning their behaviors with their beliefs—creating a life of holistic wholeness and emotional health. I’m here to help you move past surface-level misunderstandings and build a foundation of deep, authentic connection. Whether you’re looking to heal a betrayal of trust, navigate the complexities of parenting, or simply communicate more clearly at work, we will work together to develop the tools you need. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create lasting bonds in every area of your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Robyn Brickel
Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT is founder and clinical director of Brickel and Associates, LLC in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. She and her team bring a strengths-based, trauma-informed, systems approach to the treatment of mood disorders, addiction, trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions. She is deeply committed to clinical practice, professional education and better public awareness of mental health issues. Robyn is a writer who regularly blogs about trauma and trauma-informed care.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Alexandria, VA 22314
Martia Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
We approach clients troubles through the lens of empathy and understanding. We often do this in our first few sessions by use of Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology that helps to explore what you desire to change.
18 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Mary W. Prentiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do you feel like life’s challenges are overwhelming or you’re constantly stuck in the same struggles? Whether you’re a child, teen, college student, or parent, navigating life’s ups and downs can feel exhausting. You might feel stuck—like no one is really listening, and nothing seems to help. But here’s the truth: You won’t be stuck forever, and I’m here to help guide you through it. Parenting can feel like an ongoing battle. Between behavioral challenges, the uncertainty of handling your child’s defiance, or academic struggles, it’s easy to feel lost.
Imagine this instead: You wake up feeling more in control. Your relationships are improving, and you’re finding ways to handle challenges with confidence and calm. You’re rediscovering joy and balance in your life, and things that once felt overwhelming now feel manageable. Together we can make that vision a reality.
8 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Healing Intentions LLC (H.I)
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PSY.D
I am committed to helping individuals cultivate mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My work is grounded in a rich diverse academic foundation, including a bachelor's degree in nursing, a master's degree in counseling, and a doctorate in clinical psychology. This blend of training in addition to a wealth of continuing education, training, and practice allows me to approach care with clinical depth, compassion, and insight. My integrative style draws from multiple evidence-based modalities and incorporates practices such as mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness. By combining these tools with a warm, individualized approach, I offer comprehensive care that supports healing, growth, and a deeper connection to self.
15 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship problems, or difficult life transitions begin affecting your emotional well-being and daily life. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to better understand yourself, heal from past experiences, reduce emotional distress, and create a more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life. Many people seek counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, overwhelming emotions, relationship or family issues, grief, burnout, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck and disconnected from themselves.
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling and EMDR therapy to help clients identify and resolve the deeper issues contributing to emotional pain, unhealthy patterns, and ongoing stress. Together, you will explore current struggles and past experiences to better understand what may be keeping you feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, or unable to move forward. The goal of therapy is not only symptom relief, but meaningful and lasting healing that helps you regain clarity, confidence, peace, and emotional balance.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to therapy, recognizing that every person’s experiences, needs, and healing process are unique. His counseling style is warm, compassionate, interactive, and non-judgmental, helping clients feel genuinely supported, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
Using EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, and holistic therapeutic approaches, Brad helps clients process unresolved trauma, strengthen emotional resilience, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating. Therapy focuses on helping clients break unhealthy patterns, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move beyond the pain of the past so they can live with greater purpose, freedom, and fulfillment.
Healing and positive change are possible. No issue is too small or too overwhelming to address in therapy. With the right support, you can reduce stress, restore hope, build resilience, and create the life and relationships you truly want.
Virtual counseling and online EMDR therapy sessions are available, providing private and convenient access to professional trauma-focused therapy from the comfort of your home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Shelia King
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, Certified Sex Addiction & Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist
My approach is direct but compassionate, structured, and results-focused. For clients seeking a faith‑integrated approach, I also offer a Christian model of therapy that is clinically informed and aligned with the current science of compulsive behavior disorder.
10 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Fox and Owl Psychotherapy
Therapist
We aim to provide support for those looking for guidance around their sexuality, gender, relationship structure, religious trauma, and/or their relationship with their body, all while centering the impact that race, ethnicity, size, age, socioeconomic status, and other factors can have on those areas.
6 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Joshua Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Therapy works. It works through the relationship with another person who listens in a particular way and identifies what shows up because it's likely showing up in other relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Dr Arnold Jay Kaplin
Psychiatrist, expertise treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, medication management ,attention deficit disorder
In a secure atmosphere of trust & confidentiality, I help patients understand the obstacles interfering with reaching their potential & use those insights to enhance personal growth, self esteem, and fulfillment in life.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Alexandria, VA 22311
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Experience counts! I have forty years experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have held positions in major hospitals and clinical psychology training programs. I have also been on the faculty of two leading medical schools.
40 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Andrea Kamins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
People often come to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, stuck or overwhelmed and aren't sure why. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/complex PTSD, and childhood emotional neglect (CEN). I particularly enjoy working with highly sensitive people (HSP), neurodiverse individuals, and adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with adults age 21 and older who are motivated to create meaningful change in life and work, and deepen self-understanding. My clients enjoy my direct, warm style and sense of humor.
10 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Dr. Selma Stainback
Psychologist, PsyD
I help adults and couples hoping to improve their relationships, people with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, health issues and those with eating issues or who want to lose weight using tools like cbt and spirituality. Some psychological testing provided. If this sounds like you, please reach out! Live your best life!
19 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Alexandria, VA therapists Statistics
Therapists in Alexandria, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (53%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Stress |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
| 37% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |