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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Alexandria, VA
Counseling of Alexandria is a dedicated mental health practice committed to fostering a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive environment for individuals and families navigating life's challenges. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in personalized, evidence-based care tailored to meet the unique needs of clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Located in Old Town Alexandria, we offer a safe space for healing through individual, couples, teen, child, and family therapy.Our therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support. We prioritize transparency with tools like Good Faith Estimates and provide free 15-minute consultations to help clients find the right therapist. Our mission is to empower clients to build resilience, achieve personal growth, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Teen Therapy
Child Therapy
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
- Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
- We provide free 15-minute consultations to find the right therapist.
- Our team uses proven therapeutic approaches like CBT, EMDR, and DBT.
- We prioritize transparency with Good Faith Estimates for all services.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy provides one-on-one sessions to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR to foster self-awareness and resilience. Clients gain practical coping skills in a confidential, supportive environment.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy strengthens relationships through improved communication and conflict resolution. Using approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Ackerman Institute method, we help partners rebuild trust and navigate challenges like infidelity or life transitions in a structured, supportive setting.
Teen Therapy
Teen Therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and social pressures through age-appropriate methods like CBT and DBT. Our therapists help teens develop emotional regulation skills and navigate identity formation while involving families to ensure a supportive home environment.
Child Therapy
Child Therapy uses play-based techniques to help children process emotions and trauma. Through Child-Centered Play Therapy and trauma-focused approaches, we support emotional resilience in children aged 3-12 while guiding caregivers to reinforce progress at home.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy improves communication and resolves conflicts using systemic approaches like Family Systems Therapy. We address intergenerational patterns and help families navigate transitions such as divorce or loss, fostering healthier dynamics and emotional connections.
People
Miranda Yokum
LCSW, LICSW
Miranda Yokum specializes in trauma-informed care and family therapy. With over a decade of experience, she helps clients navigate complex emotional challenges using evidence-based practices tailored to individual and family needs.
Olivia Stevens
LPC
Olivia Stevens focuses on adolescent mental health and anxiety disorders. She employs cognitive-behavioral techniques to help teens and young adults develop coping strategies while collaborating with families to create supportive environments for lasting change.
Jackson Stone
LCSW, LICSW
Jackson Stone specializes in couples therapy and relationship dynamics. Using the Ackerman Institute approach, he helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate life transitions through structured, compassionate therapeutic interventions.
Cathy Canfield
LCSW, EMDR-C, RPT-S
Cathy Canfield is an EMDR-certified therapist with expertise in trauma recovery and play therapy. She works with children and adults to process traumatic experiences using specialized techniques that promote safe, effective healing and emotional regulation.
Stephanie Pomales
LCSW
Stephanie Pomales focuses on family systems therapy and intergenerational trauma. She helps families address communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection through systemic approaches that foster understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual, couples, teen, child, and family therapy using evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, and play therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide Good Faith Estimates for insurance claims but operate as an out-of-network provider. Contact us to discuss your specific insurance coverage and payment options.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (703) 650-9195 or use our online booking system to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to find the right therapist for your needs.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations. Missed sessions without notice may incur a full session fee to maintain scheduling fairness for all clients.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer virtual therapy. Discuss your preference with your therapist during your initial consultation.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
We adhere to strict confidentiality standards under HIPAA regulations. All sessions and client information are kept private, with exceptions only for safety concerns as required by law.
