Stopping Smoking therapists in Alexandria, VA
Browse Stopping Smoking therapists in Alexandria, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Smoking
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
My quitting smoking hypnotic programming uses NLP and aversion therapy. You have to really want to do it, and if you do, you should have no problem quitting smoking using this method. It is a three-session protocol and we set the goal of going cold turkey together, or we pick a quit date. I help you with tools and resources to diminish any withdrawal symptoms and give you tools to quickly change your chemical makeup from a low frequency energy to an elevated, peaceful state. We will use a lot of visualization of your smoke-free future and mental rehearsal.
2 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Smoking
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re a smoker, you’ve likely told yourself more than once, “I need to quit.” You may have tried before—cutting back, using willpower, or even going a few days or weeks without smoking—only to find yourself pulled back into the same habit. It can feel frustrating and discouraging, especially when part of you truly wants to stop.
I help clients stop smoking by addressing the underlying patterns that keep the habit in place—not just the behavior itself. My program uses clinical hypnosis to work directly with the unconscious mind, where the smoking habit is stored, allowing you to change how you think about and respond to cigarettes. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), NLP, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) to reduce cravings, shift automatic triggers, and strengthen your ability to remain a non-smoker. This is not about relying on willpower—it’s about changing the internal programming that drives the habit.
What’s often missing isn’t motivation—you already have reasons to quit. What’s missing is a way to break the automatic connection between triggers and the urge to smoke. Without that shift, the habit tends to return, even when you’re committed to stopping.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready to do this differently. My program is designed to help you stop smoking in a single, focused session lasting a couple of hours. If you’re ready to become a non-smoker, I can help you make that change in a way that feels more natural, more permanent, and more aligned with the life you want.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Smoking
Siddharth Arora
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
Quitting smoking is difficult, especially when paired with conditions like anxiety or depression. We provide medication-assisted support for smoking cessation, including nicotine replacement strategies, bupropion, and varenicline, tailored to each patient’s psychiatric profile. Our approach integrates mental health care and addiction treatment to improve long-term success and reduce relapse risk.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Smoking
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for individuals seeking to quit smoking or manage nicotine addiction. Our recommended therapists help clients identify triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and create a personalized plan for long-term success. Through therapy, clients gain the tools and motivation to reduce dependence, improve overall health, and maintain lasting positive change.
Recommended therapists: Jamelia Branch, Andrea Gross, Willie Artis, Lea Harkless, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Smoking
Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson
Psychologist, Ph.D, LP
I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination. I studied and researched self-control across my graduate training for children and adults.
17 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Alexandria is a historic independent city directly south of Washington, DC, home to a large population of federal government employees, military personnel, contractors, and political professionals whose work creates a distinctive set of mental health pressures around high-stakes careers, security clearances, and the particular stress of working in proximity to political power. The city's cost of living is among the highest in the country, and financial stress sits alongside the intense professional demands of the DC metro workforce for many residents. A strong private therapy sector is well established in the Old Town, Del Ray, and Eisenhower Avenue corridors, and Alexandria residents also have access to the broader DC metro therapy market. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and the career and identity pressures of a community defined by government and national security work.
Stopping Smoking therapists in Alexandria, VA Statistics
Stopping Smoking therapists in Alexandria, VA average 14 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Hypnotherapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Hypnotherapy |
| 31% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 73% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 46% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 46% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |