Dr. Nicole Reed

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia who works with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, OCD, ADHD, and relationship stress. I have experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health settings, which helps me bring a grounded and flexible approach to therapy. I aim to create a space where you can show up as you are—without pressure to have it all figured out. My goal is to help you feel more understood while also helping you make meaningful, practical changes in your daily life.

My style is collaborative, warm, and straightforward. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT, and also incorporate deeper exploration of patterns, relationships, and past experiences when it’s helpful. I focus on both insight and action—helping you understand what’s going on internally while also building skills to manage it in real life. Therapy with me is active, supportive, and tailored to what you need, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

The first session is about getting a clear picture of what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping will feel different. We’ll talk through your current concerns, relevant history, and begin identifying goals together. I’ll ask questions to help guide the process, but there’s no expectation that you have everything organized ahead of time. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and with a sense of direction for the work ahead.