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Grief counselors and therapists in Alexandria, VA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Alexandria, VA
Grief counseling in Alexandria is accessible through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers who specialize in helping you cope with death, anticipatory grief, and complicated bereavement. Sessions can be virtual or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with several years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in a wide range of treatment areas including depression, anxiety, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have worked in several different settings and enjoy providing care through telehealth, which offers access to quality care when it is needed.
I am a wife and mother of two children ages 12 and 14 yo and two dogs. I have lived in DC Metropolitan area for most of my life. I have experienced acculturation and loss of a parent due to cancer. I was raised amongst entrepreneurs, politicians, doctors and lawyers. Despite the challenges, I've found common grounds with people from all walks of life.
Hello! I know people have many different perspectives on therapy, and I’m glad you’re exploring your options. After doing this for many years now, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how people progress in counseling and therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia, and I specialize working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Hi! My name is Vanessa. I work with clients who struggle with trauma, specifically relational trauma. I work with different evidence based modalities like CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
I have been counseling and supporting individuals and families from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds for over nine years.
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
Whether we are healing old wounds, addressing current struggles, or pursuing increased life satisfaction, therapy can be a useful tool in reaching our goals. Research has shown the best predictor of positive outcomes is the quality of the relationship between the client and therapist. I strive to develop genuine, honest, and collaborative relationships with each of my clients. Whatever the issue, I believe everyone is capable of healing and growth, and I endeavor to help my clients achieve those outcomes.
Nurse for 15 years :) experience in Labor and Delivery, primary care, management, mental health, inpatient adolescent mental health,
Psychiatric NP for 1.5 years
Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps Reserves
I believe counseling should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Many of the clients I work with are navigating important life transitions—work, school, marriage, family relationships, cultural identity, leadership stress, faith questions, or the pressures of professional life. I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including professional women, TCK, MKs, PKs, Ministry families, African and Black and brown families, diaspora families, international professionals, and people who desire to integrate their faith into the counseling process.
My goal is to create a space that is both compassionate and practical. I want clients to feel safe bringing their whole story into the room—faith, culture, family dynamics, and personal struggles—while also leaving sessions with tools that help them grow and move forward. Whether we are working through relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, or life direction, I approach therapy as a partnership where we work together toward healing and clarity.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and complex trauma. I keep a warm, empathetic space where clients explore how thoughts and past experiences impact their mood and overall well-being. I genuinely value connection and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship.
I practice affirming, allied, feminist therapy rooted in empowerment and strengths perspectives. I acknowledge that late-stage capitalism is an implicit factor in functioning. I believe sleep, calories, and movement form the foundation for coping.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Alexandria, VA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 100%Depression
- 88%Relationship issues
- 83%Stress management

- 96%Aetna
- 71%Cigna
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

- 83%English
- 17%Spanish
- 8%Farsi
- 4%Mandarin
- 4%Urdu

- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only

- 58%Woman
- 42%Man

- 46%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Psychologist
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Medical Doctor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 38%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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