

Finding the right mental health support in Burke doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of 3,160 providers serves the Burke Centre, Fairfax Station, and Springfield areas with flexible scheduling and insurance-accepted care. Many clients save 75% on sessions, with some paying nothing out-of-pocket with their coverage.
Life can pull us in a hundred different directions, and sometimes it takes slowing down, getting real, and having honest conversations to find our way forward. My approach is straightforward and commpassionate - no judgment, no fluff. I meet you where you are, walk beside you through the challenges, and help you rediscover your strength, clarity, and purpose.
Katherine Castelo, LCSW is a licensed therapist and certified clinical supervisor in Virginia, Texas, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, and Colorado. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in trauma, military and veteran mental health, first-responder wellness, grief, deployment-related stress, and major life transitions.
A former Marine Corps veteran spouse, Katherine brings lived experience and deep cultural understanding to her work. She has served across the DoD, VA, nonprofit, and civilian sectors, providing high-level clinical care, consultation, and program leadership.
She previously oversaw a Defense Health Agency program for transitioning service members and served as the U.S. Army Reserve Psychological Health Program Director, leading outreach for more than 200,000 soldiers and families and advising on post-suicide psychological autopsies as part of the USAR Fatality Review Board.
Katherine also worked as a civilian Employee Assistance Program (EAP) manager for the U.S. Navy and as a casualty assistance consultant for NCIS, developing programs focused on readiness, crisis response, and deployment-cycle support.
As founder of Awaken Wellness Center, her practice centers on trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and integrative therapies. She is trained in Brainspotting, IFS-informed work, and trauma-responsive care, and has provided trainings for service members, clinicians, and community providers on PTSD, MST, suicide prevention, and Brainspotting.
Today, Katherine consults with the SAFE Project’s SAFE Veterans initiative and teaches caregiver wellness classes with Semper Fi & America’s Fund, bringing compassionate, evidence-based, culturally grounded care to military members, veterans, first responders, caregivers, and their families.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Searching for therapists in Burke starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or work stress. As you compare therapists, look for specialties, populations served, and approaches listed in their profiles. Some therapists may describe training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or other methods that can help you understand how they work.
Burke is close to Fairfax Station, Springfield, and Annandale, but local appointment options may still vary by schedule, office location, and insurance fit. Virtual therapy can give you more ways to find a Virginia therapist who matches your needs, especially if in-office times nearby are limited. When narrowing your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that work with your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can also help you understand a therapist’s communication style and what to expect in a first session.
Therapy in Burke 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 match your preferences, verify your benefits, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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