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Virginia residents can connect with 3,064 vetted mental health providers through Headway's platform. Whether you're in Richmond, Arlington, or anywhere in between, receive compassionate care with sessions starting as soon as tomorrow.

Marie Imoh- Wellness 8 Llc

Marie Imoh- Wellness 8 Llc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, VA


“My therapeutic approach begins with a true person-centered perspective, understanding that my clients are the experts on their life's journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lauren Laich

Lauren Laich

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jessica Putnam

Jessica Putnam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warrenton, VA


“My passion for understanding these dynamics led me to specialize in attachment theory, which informs much of my therapeutic approach today.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with people who are pregnant, in the postpartum period, or anyone dealing with trauma or infertility.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sarah Defnall

Sarah Defnall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


My hope for our work together is that you will bring your authentic self, and I will too. Support, relief, and change are all accessible when we engage our real selves in this unique work of counseling.

I have over a decade of experience working in a university setting with a wide range of ages, demographics, and concerns of both undergraduate and graduate students. My interests include life transitions, death and dying, anxiety, vocation, and prenatal or postpartum concerns.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joanna Bickham

Joanna Bickham

Therapist

Virtual • Broadway, VA


“My work centers on helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others, heal from developmental and relational trauma, and discover new ways to move through the world with congruency and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Tunstall

Faith Tunstall

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Once the choice is made to come to terms with the natural occurance of anxiety, then it will become easier to live authentically.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Trauma
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Leahey

Katherine Leahey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Katherine utilizes a person-centered, trauma informed approach to her work with individuals, families, and parents.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Hatchel

Charles Hatchel

Therapist

Virtual • Baskerville, VA


“I believe in the power of a therapeutic partnership to foster resilience, self-awareness, and growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Diane Younkins

Diane Younkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I serve adults with anxiety, identity issues, major change, loss/grief rooted in trauma and are seeking to heal and grow.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is integrative, holistic, and strength-based. Rather than following a rigid formula, I take time to truly understand who you are and what you need.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samantha Ross

Samantha Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Newport News, VA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
May Kho

May Kho

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a less formal, more relational approach to my work. When appropriate, I enjoy incorporating humor into my conversations.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juan Lopez

Juan Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is to be able to use my professional experience and knowledge to help others to identify, recognize or develop together the best skills or strategies that works for them...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
T. Nicole Ellis

T. Nicole Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe healing is not about "fixing" you. It's about helping you reconnect to the version of yourself that feels grounded, confident, and emotionally free.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aisha Mason

Aisha Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Midlothian, VA


“I create an open, warm, and safe atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared and processed without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Greer

Jennifer Greer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Over the past 19 years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kayla Smith

Kayla Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Kayla, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community mental health, recognized the profound disparities in access to mental health care within BIPOC communities. Inspired by a vision of creating a space where healing is both inclusive and affordable, she founded Helen’s Project with the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of their background or financial situation.​​Helen’s Project operates on the principle that culturally competent and empathetic mental health care is essential for holistic well-being. The organization collaborates with a diverse team of mental health professionals who not only possess clinical expertise but also understand the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by the BIPOC community.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bree Normandin

Bree Normandin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Therapy with me is practical and collaborative, focused on understanding how your mind works, reducing overwhelm, and building strategies that are sustainable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brent Bullock

Brent Bullock

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is grounded in evidenced based counseling practices. I am rooted in the belief that every person is a unique creation of God, with inherent value and purpose.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Snead-McDaniel

Kimberly Snead-McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With compassion and honesty, I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Blueford

Pamela Blueford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe therapy should be a safe space...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tawanda McPhatter

Tawanda McPhatter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to assist every client in need with getting back on track and improving their lives and the areas they struggle in.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carrie Burke

Carrie Burke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wise, VA


“I strive to create an encouraging environment where children and parents feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting growth and connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Handler

Laura Handler

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges and develop lasting tools for change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaun Salzman

Shaun Salzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia Beach, VA


“I take a collaborative approach with my clients, reassuring, affirming, and challenging you along your journey towards better mental health and well being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Devon Burnore

Devon Burnore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is direct, honest, and skills-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help clients take action, build resilience, and create lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bradley Zurla

Bradley Zurla

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in taking a collaborative approach, combining evidenced-based practices and modalities with the clients' goals and priorities, to help and support each individual find and achieve their own healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work with populations working through grief and bereavement, perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, medical trauma and illness, anxiety, depression and major life stressors.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Benton

Andrea Benton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal for therapy is to create a space to help you increase self-awareness, gain strategies for change, and become your own best therapist in life.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alexis James

Alexis James

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am particularly invested in working to de-stigmatize mental health, specifically, talk therapy, in Black and Brown communities.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryann Diaz

Ryann Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience...”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren McCauley

Lauren McCauley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all people to my practice. This will be a safe space for you always.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brianna Dance

Brianna Dance

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy—one that honors the full complexity of who you are.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Divya Nawalrai

Dr. Divya Nawalrai

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is warm, compassionate, and light-hearted and I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable being fully yourself.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adriane Weaver

Dr. Adriane Weaver

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work centers on helping individuals navigate trauma, life transitions, and periods of uncertainty with clarity and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Caldwell

David Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Reston, VA


YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE

Life can become overwhelming in ways that are difficult to explain. You may be carrying stress that never seems to let up, struggling in relationships, grieving a loss, feeling disconnected, or finding that anxiety, panic or depression are making daily life more difficult than they once were.

Many people come to therapy after trying to manage things on their own for a long time.

Welcome! I'm David Caldwell, a psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, couples and families in Reston, VA. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals navigating stress, conflict, depression, relationship distress, grief, anxiety, social discomfort and anxiety.

Area of focus include:

  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship distress
  • Couples counseling
  • Stress and burnout
  • Parenting challenges
  • Life transitions
  • Family conflict
  • Social anxiety and panic
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carolyn Griffith

Carolyn Griffith

Therapist

In-person • Newport News, VA


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative process, validating the significance of life history, and building on clients hopes and strengths.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Pickett-Emerson

Sarah Pickett-Emerson

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • Farmville, VA


“I integrate play therapy, CBT, and DBT techniques to support emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy coping skills.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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Finding the right therapist in Virginia starts with getting clear on what you need. Whether you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or another challenge, choosing a licensed provider who specializes in your area of concern can make a meaningful difference. Virginia-licensed therapists include LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, and psychiatrists, each with different training and approaches.

With providers spread across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond, practical factors matter too. Think about whether you prefer in-person sessions close to home or the flexibility of virtual appointments. Many therapists in Virginia offer both. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their style, background, and areas of focus so you feel more confident going in.

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