Find a therapist in Ashburn, VA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Ashburn, VA accepting new patients
Seeking a therapist in Ashburn? Headway's network of 3,160 providers serves the entire community, including Briarwood, Waxpool, and Cascades. Many providers offer free consultations and availability within two weeks, with most sessions covered by insurance to keep your focus on what matters.
Amber Shreve is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Amber has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and other approaches. She believes every person and each experience has value. She is passionate about supporting individual autonomy and resilience. In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, fishing, and baking.
Your struggles do not define you, but they can refine you. -Reyna Aburto
I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Mente Serena Counseling. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and a M.A in Forensic and Legal Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling. I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults across different settings. As the daughter of Dominican immigrant parents, I understand how culture, family, and life experiences shape who we are. I now primarily support teens and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and everyday stress, and I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel seen and understood.
Alejandro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. More importantly, he brings a warm, grounded, and genuinely human presence into the therapy room. Clients often describe him as approachable, easy to talk to, and deeply attentive.
Alejandro believes that meaningful change occurs in a space where you feel both safe and understood while also being gently challenged. He meets you where you are, without judgment, and helps you explore patterns, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Whether you are navigating stress, experiencing life transitions, or facing deeper emotional struggles, Alejandro is committed to walking alongside you at your pace. He aims to support you in building clarity, confidence, and a stronger connection with yourself.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Ashburn, VA
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 69%Stress management
- 66%Trauma
- 62%Relationship issues
- 90%Aetna
- 72%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Cigna
- 100%English
- 14%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Japanese
- 100%In-person or online
- 62%Woman
- 38%Man
- 69%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
- 97%Individual therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Searching for therapists in Ashburn starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Some therapists focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, or life transitions. Others may list specific approaches in their profiles, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Reviewing specialties, therapy style, and client focus can help you find a therapist whose training matches what you want to work on.
Ashburn has local therapy options, and nearby areas like Sterling, Leesburg, and Reston may also factor into your search. Since local appointment availability can vary, virtual therapy in Virginia can expand the number of therapists you can consider. As you compare options, look at whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios can also give you a clearer sense of how a therapist communicates, structures sessions, and works with people who share your concerns.
Therapy in Ashburn can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, check estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and compare available therapists in one place — so you can review profiles, confirm fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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