Dr. Nikki Reed

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in relationship patterns, or trying to make sense of experiences that have shaped you, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia with a PsyD in clinical psychology, and I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, OCD, and ADHD. I specialize in helping people understand patterns that may have developed as ways of coping but are no longer serving them.

I believe you shouldn’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. My experience across outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health settings has given me a broad perspective on care and the ability to meet people where they are. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating a difficult relationship, processing past experiences, or feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, we’ll work together to make sense of what’s happening and identify meaningful ways forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood while also feeling supported and gently challenged to grow. If you’re looking for a therapist who will take the time to understand the bigger picture, not just your symptoms, I’d be glad to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

I draw primarily from relational and psychodynamic approaches, which means we’ll pay attention not only to what you’re experiencing now, but also to the patterns, emotions, and relationship experiences that may be shaping how you see yourself and connect with others. I’m interested in helping you develop insight into why certain patterns continue to show up so that you can begin responding to yourself and your relationships in new ways.

Our work will be collaborative and tailored to you. When helpful, I also incorporate evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ERP, and CPT to address specific concerns and support the changes you want to make. I don’t believe therapy should feel like a one-size-fits-all process or that you need to fit into a particular treatment model.

You can expect me to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and engaged in our work together. I’ll create space for you to explore difficult experiences while also gently challenging you when it may help you grow. Ultimately, I want therapy to help you feel more grounded, understand yourself more deeply, build more secure relationships, and feel more confident navigating your life..

Your first session is a chance for us to slow down and understand what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope will feel different. We’ll talk about your current concerns, relevant history, relationships, and goals for therapy. I’ll ask questions to help us understand the bigger picture, but you don’t need to have everything organized or figured out before we meet.

I also want you to get a sense of what it’s like to work with me. We’ll take time to make sure therapy feels like a good fit and develop a clear sense of what we might work on together. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, comfortable, and hopeful about the possibility of making meaningful changes.