Therapists for college students near Northern Virginia Community College

At Mindstate Wellness Center, helping you achieve mental and cognitive peak performance is our ultimate goal. We do this by working on the most important components of the self: Mental, physical, and nutritional. More specifically, we specialize in mental health counseling and neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) along with personalized health coaching so that you can be your best in life, at school, and on the field. Many times we see health and wellness as only reactive. That is, only seeking help once we get sick. We believe in helping you take steps to improve your health before something happens. We do that by using your present level of functioning to improve your future health and performance. That's the process you will experience at Mindstate. Our experienced staff will conduct assessments at the start of your program to determine the best path to your goals. Give us a call or email and let us help you reach your potential! All of our providers are out-of-network but we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance.

For forty-five years, The Women’s Center has provided mental health counseling, support, and education to the metropolitan area to help people live healthy, stable, and productive lives. Since The Women’s Center was founded in 1974, we have grown to include service to women, men, families, young adults, and children. We now serve over 5,000 people annually at our two locations in Virginia and Washington, DC, and in partner locations. Functioning as a teaching institution for mental health professionals, we provide one of the largest, most prestigious, and competitive training programs in the region. As a nonprofit organization, The Women’s Center relies on philanthropic support to offer subsidized and free care and support to people in need in the community. Mental health services funded in part by Fairfax County.

MPS PLLC is a high quality mental health practice providing psychotherapy services to individuals living and working in the Washington, DC metro area. We offer online and in person services. Our clinicians specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationships, identity exploration. We are LGBTQ+ affirming and value all sexual, cultural, and religious identities.

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Are you feeling isolated and lonely at college? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? Are you lacking direction in your life? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then I'm here to help you replace those negative thoughts, feelings, and experiences with positive ones. We all have a story to tell, whether it's one of joy or one of pain, but we can choose how we let those painful stories define us. I'm here to help guide you through your past narrative of pain to recreate a new narrative of hope, purpose, and meaning.

Encore Outpatient Services is an addiction treatment center in Arlington County that offers intensive outpatient, and general outpatient treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Encore also offers general outpatient programming for mental health challenges, process addiction, and trauma. Offering these various levels of care at one location and with one dedicated treatment team enables Encore to offer treatment to patients who are in various stages of change and recovery and supports a fluid transition in the continuum of care as patients transition from one program to another.

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If you're here, there's a good chance you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unmotivated lately. You want to make positive changes and create a life you love, but you can't seem to find a way forward. Sometimes things get so bad that the only way to give yourself a break from your emotions is to cut, burn, or hit yourself. You always feel bad about it later, but you don't know what else to do. Your thoughts are getting scary and you're worried you might do something you can't take back. You miss the person you used to be and you know you deserve more than this. I'm Hallie and I help people stop feeling bad about themselves, understand their experiences through a compassionate lens, and take steps toward a life that feels meaningful to them. As a therapist, I work hard to create a genuine and authentic supportive relationship with my clients. Therapy with me is not like a self-help workbook or checklist of breathing exercises. I don't believe that you are a problem to be solved and you probably already have a laundry list of coping skills that have felt like putting bandaids on bullet holes for far too long. I do not just sit and listen. I offer you insights, reflect patterns, and hold you accountable to make the changes that will help you get from where you are now to where you want to be. You deserve a therapist who sees the real you under all of the sadness, worry, and fear and works with you to create a roadmap to a version of yourself that feels empowered, brave, and resilient. I believe you already have everything you need to become the person you want to be and I am going to help you discover that power and step into your truth one session at a time.

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At New Story, we offer several ways to help you create the life you long for. Individual psychotherapy: Personalized, one-on-one therapy with a caring clinician Group therapy, where we experience the regenerative power of relationships Psychiatric evaluation: Medical assessment and resources to support your mental health Equine-Assisted psychotherapy: Develop deeper self-awareness through interactions with horses

If you’ve ever felt out of place, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are, you’re not alone. As a minority therapist and trauma specialist based in Fairfax, Virginia, I support individuals—especially students and young adults—who are navigating the weight of cultural expectations, life transitions, and unresolved emotional pain. Many of the clients I work with are trying to better understand themselves while juggling pressure, self-doubt, and a quiet sense of not quite fitting in. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with support that truly sees you. I specialize in trauma recovery using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other evidence-based approaches that help you heal at the root. I also offer therapy intensives for clients who want focused, accelerated support. But more than the modalities I use, I bring my lived experience into this work. I know what it’s like to question your worth or carry invisible burdens, and I’m passionate about helping others find their way back to themselves. In our work together, you don’t need to perform, explain everything, or have it all figured out. You can come as you are. The clients I connect best with are thoughtful, self-aware, and often carrying more than they let on. You might be the strong one in your circles, the caretaker, or the first in your family to pursue therapy—and that can feel both empowering and isolating. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, or identity struggles, I’m here to help you make sense of your story and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been overlooked or silenced. Therapy doesn’t have to be cold or clinical. In my practice, it’s a space of warmth, collaboration, and real transformation. If you’re ready to explore healing, rebuild your relationship with yourself, and take steps toward long-term growth, I’d be honored to support you.

Dr. Sporn has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. She assists her clients in providing practical ways to approach some of life’s most difficult challenges. She works with individuals, groups, couples and families. Dr. Sporn specializes in treating relationship problems, developmental adjustments, depression, anxiety and post trauma. Dr. Sporn holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This blend of approaches has taught her sensitivity and creativity in understanding people and their challenges. She is fluent in American Sign Language. Background and Training Melissa B. Sporn received her B.A. in Psychology from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She went on to receive her MSW in Social work from Yeshiva University. Dr. Sporn’s four years in the profession of Social Work afforded her solid clinical experience with individuals, families, couples, and groups. After working for several years as a Clinical Social Worker, she moved to the DC area to pursue a doctoral program at Gallaudet University. Dr. Sporn graduated with her Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Philosophy Dr. Sporn’s primary goal is to provide you with a safe and confidential environment in which you can feel comfortable talking about your concerns. During the initial consultation, she will help you determine treatment goals and discuss the best approach to therapy for you and your specific needs. Her approach depends upon the problem, strengths, needs and style of the individual(s) seeking assistance. The most essential component of psychotherapy is the development of a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. Dr. Sporn views this relationship as collaborative; you will work together to improve your understanding of yourself and your difficulties. For this reason, she offers a free consultation to determine if the relationship fit is right. People seek therapy when they are feeling… anxious and overwhelmed dissatisfied with their lives unhappy with their relationships ready to talk with someone about difficult experiences in their life Successful therapy can lead to… decreased feelings of depression decreased feelings of anxiety increased relationship satisfaction improved communication skills improved self-understanding Dr. Sporn would be happy to provide you with any additional information about her past experiences, training and areas of practice. Just ask!I have a private licensed clinical psychologist located in McLean, Virginia, serving the greater Washington metropolitan area. I offer comprehensive diagnostic, testing, treatment, and counseling services for adults, adolescents, and children.

Grace is passionate about supporting young adults that are experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Grace deeply understands the challenges that young adults face today, with navigating peer relationships, being told consistently who and what to be by the world around them, and feeling disconnected from their own identities. In her sessions, Grace provides warmth, understanding, humor, and guidance while helping young adults get in touch with their true selves, explore areas in their lives that would benefit from positive change, and identify the best next steps in their recovery. Depending on her clients’ needs, Grace will pull techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In her spare time, Grace enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, traveling, exploring new restaurants and cafes, and reading. She also enjoys playing with her two kittens, Chickpea and Olive.

EBTC specializes in evidence-based mental health services. We have a special focus on treating suicidal ideation, self harm, eating disorders, anxiety and OCD. Treatment programs include Comprehensive DBT, exposure with response prevention, Radically Open DBT, and cognitive behavioral therapy

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*Offering in-person sessions in Vienna, VA and telehealth sessions for VA and PA clients Being a college student (and a human) can be super exciting, but also incredibly overwhelming and stressful at times. I'm here to support you and provide a safe space to sort through it all together. Let's work together to figure out what a life with more ease, self-contentment, balance and joy might look like for you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I enjoy working with older teens (16+) and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem and relationship issues. I have a particular interest in supporting other adoptees and minority women-identifying folks.