Therapy in McLean, Virginia
Northern Virginia and DC
We are a team of therapists in McLean who believe you deserve more than just a place to vent. We help adults, couples, children, and families do the work that actually changes things.
In person in McLean
Virtual anywhere in Virginia
Most people start in one week or less
Find your way in. Every path starts with the same free intro call.
For yourself.
Individual therapy for adults. Room to understand what's driving the things you keep running into.
→For your relationship.
Couples therapy for partners tired of having the same fight, who want to connect with each other again.
→For your child or teen.
Therapy for kids from early elementary school through high school. Play-informed care for younger children, honest space for teens.
→For your family.
Family therapy that changes the pattern, not just the person showing the strain.
→In a group.
Lower-cost support from a therapist and a small group of people facing the same thing.
→People come to us for all kinds of reasons: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, marriage and relationship strain, addiction, children's behavior and ADHD, disordered eating, OCD, and more. Even if you can't quite name what's going on, you're welcome here.
The best therapy feels less like a treatment plan and more like being known.
We believe therapy at its best isn't just about feeling better. It's about getting honest with yourself about your patterns, your relationships, and what's really driving them.
Nothing real happens until you feel safe enough to let your guard down. So we start there. Your therapist will get to know you: your history, your relationships, and the things you don't usually say out loud. No rushing, no judgment. Just the steady work of building trust. That safety isn't the goal. It's what makes the real work possible.
Support matters, but on its own it rarely changes much. When we notice something, like a pattern, a blind spot, or a story you keep telling yourself, we'll name it. Gently, and honestly. Because that's what genuinely caring about someone looks like. It's the difference between a therapist who agrees with you and one who helps you grow.
What brings people to therapy is often a symptom of something deeper: an old wound, a relational pattern, a belief formed long ago. Our clinicians are trained in some of the most effective evidence-based approaches. But what drives the work is understanding you, and what's keeping you stuck.
What it isn't
This isn't a place where someone nods along for fifty minutes and asks how that made you feel.
We've watched couples find their way back to each other, parents understand their kids again, and people let go of burdens they've carried for years. None of it happens by accident. It happens one honest conversation at a time. We'd be glad to have the first one with you.
Request a free intro call →Four ways to work with us. Each starts with the same free intro call, where we help you choose.
For adults who want more than a few coping tips. With your therapist, you'll look at what's underneath the anxiety, the grief, the habit, or the history, and start to change it. What brings you in is often connected to more than you expect, so we look at the whole picture. Sessions run 50 minutes, in person in McLean or virtual anywhere in Virginia.
Learn more →For parents walking a child or teen through a hard stretch: big feelings, trouble at home or school, anxiety, ADHD, or a teenager who's stopped talking. With younger children, our clinicians are play-informed, because play is how kids work things out. Teens get a space of their own. And you stay part of it. We'll help you understand what's happening and how to help at home. From early elementary school through high school.
Learn more →For couples stuck in the same argument, drifting into roommates, rebuilding after a breach of trust, or getting ready for marriage. We draw on attachment science, family systems, and two well-researched approaches: the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The goal isn't deciding who's right. It's seeing the pattern you're both caught in, and finding your way back to each other. Sessions are often 50 minutes, sometimes longer, in person or virtual.
Learn more →For families caught in a pattern no one person can fix alone. It can look like one person is the problem. More often, the whole family is stuck in something bigger than any one of you. Family therapy helps you see it and change it, together. Sessions are often 50 minutes, sometimes longer.
Learn more →Free, 30 minutes, by phone with a clinician
Some things heal best in company. A therapy group brings together a small group of people facing the same thing, guided by one of our therapists. You get their insight, they get yours, and it costs less than individual therapy. Sometimes the most helpful thing is hearing someone else say it first.
Pregnant women and new mothers
Virtual anywhere in Virginia · every other Thursday morning
Parents of children with special needs
Virtual anywhere in Virginia · eight weeks · free
Bringing us to your church, school, or team?
See workshops and speaking →Your therapist's own health shapes your therapy. A clinician who is supported, rested, and still growing can stay steady with you through the hard parts. So we invest in ours: their well-being, their training, and ongoing supervision and consultation for every clinician on our team. That work is led by our Clinical Director, who is an NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a team of Virginia board-approved supervisors.
Not sure who fits? That's what the intro call is for.
Request a free intro call Meet the whole team →Our job isn't to tell you what to do. It's to help you discover what you, on some level, already know.
We're a private-pay practice. You and your therapist decide together what your care looks like: how often you meet, for how long, and what you work on. It also lets us invest deeply in our clinicians.
Sessions range from $210 to $285, depending on your clinician.
That rate is the same for individuals, couples, and families. Most sessions are 50 minutes; if one runs longer, the fee adjusts to match.
Need a lower fee? Through our Institute, supervised Clinical Interns see clients for $50 a session, or as little as $10 based on household size and income. Almost everyone qualifies for some reduction, and a short application sets your rate. Our staff clinicians can also see a limited number of clients at a reduced rate.
Group prices vary. Each group's page lists its cost.
Many of our clients use their out-of-network benefits to get part of each session reimbursed. You pay at the time of your session, and we give you a superbill, a detailed receipt you submit to your insurance company. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.
If you pay out of pocket, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of your costs.
Read the notice →Questions about cost? We'll talk it through on the call.
Request a free intro callSend a short form. It takes about two minutes. Tell us who you're looking for help for and what's going on. A sentence or two is plenty.
Talk with a clinician. The clinician we think fits you best, based on your request, calls you for a free, 30-minute intro call. You'll talk through what you're looking for, fees, and format, and make sure it's the right fit.
Book your first session. We'll send you a link to schedule. Most people start in one week or less.
There's no commitment on the call. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you, and help you find who is.
Request a free intro callCan I use my insurance?
Often, yes. We're an out-of-network provider, and many of our clients get part of the cost of each session reimbursed. Here's how it works: you pay at the time of your session, and we give you a superbill, a detailed receipt you submit to your insurance company. A quick call to your insurer can tell you what your plan covers. You can also pay with an HSA or FSA card.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes. Our Institute exists for exactly this: supervised Clinical Interns see clients for $50 a session, or as little as $10 with an application based on household size and income. Our staff clinicians can also see a limited number of clients at a reduced rate, set by the same short income-based application. We'll talk through your options on the intro call.
What happens on the intro call?
It's a free, 30-minute call with the clinician we think fits you best, based on your request. You'll talk about what's bringing you in and what you're hoping for, plus the practical stuff: fees, scheduling, and in person or virtual. It's also a chance for both of you to sense the fit. If someone else on our team is a better match, they'll make the introduction. You decide what's next.
How do I choose a therapist?
You don't have to figure it out alone. You're welcome to browse our team and ask for someone by name. Or leave it to us. We'll match you based on what you're facing, your schedule, and any preferences you share. The intro call confirms the fit.
Do you offer virtual sessions? Who can use them?
Yes, by video, or by phone if you'd rather. Our clinicians are licensed in Virginia, so virtual sessions are for clients who are in Virginia at the time of the session. If you live in DC or Maryland, you're welcome to see us in person in McLean.
What ages do you work with?
We see children from early elementary school, teens, and adults of every age. We also see couples and families. With younger children, our clinicians use play-informed approaches, and parents stay closely involved.
How long does therapy usually take?
There's no set length. It depends on what you're working on and what you want from it. Some concerns ease in a focused stretch; deeper patterns take longer. Your therapist will talk about this with you early and check in as you go. You set the pace.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Evenings, yes. Appointments run Monday through Friday, with the last at 8 p.m. Weekend times are limited. If evenings matter to you, mention it in your request, and we'll keep it in mind as we match you.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes, with a few exceptions the law requires. For example, we must act if someone is at serious risk of harm, or if a child or vulnerable adult is being abused. Your therapist will explain these limits before you begin. Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes your rights in full.
Do you offer faith-informed therapy?
Yes. For many people, faith is part of how they make sense of their lives, and it can be part of therapy too. Every one of our clinicians can integrate it when you'd like. If you'd rather keep faith out of it, that's just as welcome. We'll follow your lead and honor your convictions.
What's your cancellation policy?
We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel with less notice, or miss a session, you'll be charged the full session fee. Your time is set aside just for you, and a late opening is hard to fill.
What if I'm in crisis?
Please don't wait for an intro call. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to the nearest emergency room. If life is in danger, call 911. Our contact form isn't a crisis line. When you're safe, we're here for the work that comes next.
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In crisis? Call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Visit
6862 Elm St., Suite 820, McLean, VA 22101
Parking
Free, in the surface lot and the garage behind the building
Hours
Weekdays, with appointments until 8 p.m.
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