Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Reston, VA
Clarity Counseling is a dedicated outpatient treatment center serving Northern Virginia and the Richmond area since 2009. Our mission focuses on delivering evidence-based interventions for mental health challenges, including eating disorders, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. Our team of certified professionals specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. We prioritize collaborative treatment, working closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to foster recovery and long-term wellness.With multiple office locations and virtual therapy options, we provide accessible, flexible care while maintaining rigorous clinical standards. Our providers hold advanced certifications from recognized institutions, including iaedp and EMDRIA, and we emphasize a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach. Through individualized treatment plans, group therapy, and community outreach, we empower clients to achieve balance, hope, and full recovery in a supportive environment.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Virtual Therapy
Group Therapy
DBT Skills Training
RO-DBT Classes
EMDR Treatment
Eating Disorder Treatment
Nutritional Services
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized experience in eating disorder treatment.
- Our team holds advanced certifications in DBT, RO-DBT, and EMDR from recognized institutions.
- We provide hybrid in-person and virtual therapy for flexible, accessible care.
- Our HAES-aligned, trauma-informed approach prioritizes holistic wellness.
- We maintain rigorous clinical standards through ongoing consultation and supervision.
Associations and certifications
- iaedp
- Behavioral Tech
- EMDRIA
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT to develop tailored treatment plans. Clients receive dedicated support to build coping skills and achieve recovery goals.
DBT Skills Training
Structured group programs teaching mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Available for adolescents and adults in virtual and in-person formats. Sessions focus on practical skill application for managing eating disorders, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation.
EMDR Treatment
Specialized therapy for trauma recovery using EMDR techniques. Offered in Gainesville and Reston locations, plus virtual sessions. Targets PTSD symptoms and trauma-related conditions without requiring detailed event disclosure, promoting brain-body healing.
Group Therapy
Evidence-based group sessions for eating disorders, body image issues, and emotional regulation. Includes virtual and in-person options for teens and adults. Combines peer support with structured skill-building to enhance recovery outcomes.
Family Therapy
Collaborative sessions addressing family dynamics and communication challenges. Focuses on supporting loved ones of individuals with mental health conditions. Helps build a cohesive support system to aid in recovery and relational healing.
People
Alicia Ayvas
Executive Director
A licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in eating disorder treatment. Certified in DBT, RO-DBT, and Family-Based Therapy, she leads Clarity Counseling's multidisciplinary team and supervises providers nationwide.
Kaitlin Westerman
Primary Therapist
Specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR and CPT. Holds advanced certifications in complex trauma treatment and provides supervision for clinicians pursuing LCSW licensure in Virginia.
Madison Valentine
Primary Therapist
Experienced in treating eating disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. Incorporates ACT, DBT, and exposure therapy techniques while pursuing certification in RO-DBT and eating disorder specialization.
Rachael Scholl
Primary Therapist
Focuses on eating disorder recovery and body image concerns using integrated, trauma-informed approaches. Combines CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy to address co-occurring mental health conditions.
Jacqueline Lunde
Primary Therapist
Provides HAES-aligned care for eating disorders and mental health conditions. Utilizes CBT, DBT, and ACT in virtual and in-person sessions, emphasizing self-compassion and values-driven recovery.
Questions
What mental health services does Clarity Counseling Counseling offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, group programs, and specialized treatments like DBT, RO-DBT, and EMDR for eating disorders, trauma, and emotional regulation.
Do you accept insurance for mental health treatment?
Clarity Counseling operates as an out-of-network provider. We provide billing statements for clients to submit to insurance companies for potential reimbursement.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy for clients in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and North Carolina.
What eating disorder treatments do you specialize in?
Our evidence-based programs address anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and OSFED using DBT, FBT, and nutritional counseling in outpatient settings.
Do you offer group therapy for trauma recovery?
We provide specialized group programs incorporating EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed care for individuals seeking peer-supported healing environments.
