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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria residents seeking trauma recovery can access 3,046 providers on Headway who offer personalized Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Training, and psychoeducation for PTSD. With support for both talk therapy and medication management, plus flexible scheduling as soon as the next day, healing is within reach.

Chester Marshall

Chester Marshall

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is "to provide emancipatory interventions that lead to liberating action in the lives of my clients".”
Trauma, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terea Adams

Terea Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Moonan

Elizabeth Moonan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapy approach is empathetic, warm and interactive as I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marisa Barbaccia

Marisa Barbaccia

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm a big believer that you are the expert on your own life. You already come in with certain strengths and skills...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kate O'Connell

Kate O'Connell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“My style of therapy is a synthesis of all of my training which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Substance Abuse Recovery, Beyond the Imprint Therapy, Mindfulness Practice and Energy Medicine.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Reylius Thompson

Reylius Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize open discussion, screenings and assessments in my session then goal setting and treatment planning.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aynalem Valdes Gonzalez

Aynalem Valdes Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that a big part of the success in therapy has to do with the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dwyana Smithen-Lewis

Dwyana Smithen-Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that life, like therapy, is about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, embracing growth learning and developing healthy habits...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maxine Cher

Maxine Cher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a gentle, person-centered approach, drawing from CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed care to support your growth and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Naemmy Thompson

Naemmy Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic lens is person centered in which my clients are seen as the expert in their lives, while I assist and guide them through interpersonal changes, and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Starkey

Emily Starkey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cave Spring, VA


“Using a holistic, person-centered approach, I tailor therapy to your needs and goals at a pace that feels right for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Onyinyechukwu Okoli

Onyinyechukwu Okoli

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Midlothian, VA


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and I’m here to support you on your mental health journey. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, ADHD, trauma, sleep issues, and life stressors using a compassionate, personalized approach. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll develop a plan that helps you feel better and regain balance in your life.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Crystal Bland

Crystal Bland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure where to start? You've come to the right place.

With over 17 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings, I specialize in creating a warm, judgment-free space where you can explore your concerns at your own pace. Whether you arrive with specific goals in mind, need help identifying them, or simply need somewhere to exhale.

I work with children, adults, couples, and families navigating a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Whatever brings you here, I bring deep clinical expertise, genuine compassion, and a commitment to helping you move toward the mental health and life you deserve.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Umu Coomber

Umu Coomber

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


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Great to meet you! My name is Umu (She/Her), and I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in integrative, functional, metabolic, and nutritional psychiatry, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults. I support individuals experiencing cognitive and executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, sexual health concerns—including premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, dyspareunia, and vaginismus—and hormonal changes that may impact mental health, including testosterone support and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Venessa Bowers

Venessa Bowers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Healing isn't cute, it's not aesthetic, and it's definitely not something you hustle your way into. It's messy, honest, layered, and deeply human.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Cino

Thomas Cino

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“Your past does NOT equal your future. Who you can become is not defined by who you have been, who you think you are now, or by what experiences that may have impacted your life to this point.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Woodard

Sharon Woodard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My theoretical orientation heavily emphasizes present-focused, mindful, and person-centered approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Holland

Brittany Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You can expect a safe space to explore and process these feelings, offering support and guidance as you navigate through challenging emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jamar Bynum

Jamar Bynum

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is laid back, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe that feeling heard is the foundation of meaningful change...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to counseling that focuses on identifying each family's unique strengths and challenges.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Eager

Catherine Eager

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm Catie Eager, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician practicing virtually in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I founded Lotus Mental Health Counseling to fill a gap I kept seeing: brilliant, capable people destroyed by relationships that quietly dismantled their sense of self.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberleigh Mubarak

Kimberleigh Mubarak

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I truly believe each person has the power to overcome any challenge they face but sometimes, we need a little guidance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal to help each person achieve their goals. I have over 10 years of experience working with many populations and I am trained in EMDR therapy .

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Purdie

Faith Purdie

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Whitehurst

Megan Whitehurst

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring clinical knowledge and experience to our work while prioritizing focus on your values, identities, strengths, and lived experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Lucas

Michael Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I create a nonjudgmental, grounded space where you can slow down, understand what's really going on beneath the surface, and start making choices that feel more aligned with the life you want.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Waters

Ashley Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in evidenced based practices like CBT, while also being deeply person centered, and trauma focused.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I've spent my career in community mental health, working with adults, teens, couples, and families navigating real, everyday challenges - relationship stress, family conflict, financial pressure, and anxiety. I know that asking for help isn't easy, and I don't take that lightly. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Virginia, and I offer telehealth sessions so you can get support from anywhere in the state - no commute, no waiting rooms. I accept most major insurance plans including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Carelon, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, so cost is rarely a reason to put this off.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lynn Lynes

Lynn Lynes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapy style is warm and interactive, enthusiastic, fun and humorous when appropriate. I am honest and straightforward, respectful, sensitive, and compassionate.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Chawnda Szudlo

Chawnda Szudlo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My passion for psychiatry is based on my strong and genuine interest in helping you achieve "mental wellness" rather than focusing on "mental illness".”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yudy Wiley

Yudy Wiley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“When working with clients I listen, explore, and work together as a team. My approach is person centered and can include cognitive behavioral treatment, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Juanita McDonnell

Juanita McDonnell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) since 2016 and have worked in both primary care and mental health since that time. In 2024, I graduated with my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and have been working strictly in mental health since that time.

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Oluwaseyi Soetan

Oluwaseyi Soetan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Chesterfield, VA


“My practice is rooted in a holistic, patient-centered approach, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care and therapeutic collaboration.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Wampler

Sarah Wampler

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for trauma work — approaches that go beyond talking about a problem and help shift how your nervous system and inner world actually experience it.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Unika Nelson

Unika Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Unika's approach emphasizes the mutual, client centered development of goals for therapy and provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joseph Atanacio

Joseph Atanacio

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients report feeling comfortable talking to me and they appreciate the practical advice I provide as well as the gentle guidance in self discovery and improving their relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa Abrams

Lisa Abrams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


Lisa has been has been a nurse for 34 years. For over 12 years she has been a nurse practitioner. Her experience includes: child/adolescent out patient services, residential services, In-Patient Mental health Seervices, Partial Outpatient Mental Health Services and Outpatient mental health services.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sherie Sims Mawusi

Sherie Sims Mawusi

Therapist

Virtual • Hampton, VA


“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jacquelin Joffray

Jacquelin Joffray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a holistic approach when offering thoughtful recommendations, treatment options, ongoing medication management...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Richardson

Rachel Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


My name is Rachel, and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I received my associates degree in nursing from Blue Ridge Community College, and I received my bachelors and masters degrees in nursing from James Madison University. I received a post graduate certificate in psych mental health from Shenandoah University, and I am currently enrolled in classes to obtain my doctor of nursing practice degree from James Madison University. I have worked as a registered nurse in state psychiatric facilities since 2018, and I became a nurse practitioner in 2025.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ngati Joroh

Ngati Joroh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Clients should know that I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can openly discuss their concerns. I understand that seeking mental health treatment can be difficult, and I strive to build trusting relationships through empathy, respect, and active listening.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe in treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. I work collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their goals, values, and lifestyle. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with education, supportive therapy, and practical coping strategies to promote lasting wellness.

Clients can expect me to be compassionate, approachable, and dedicated to helping them navigate life's challenges while empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Alexandria, VA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Alexandria, VA
There are over 53 therapists in Alexandria, VA accepting new patients.
53+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
  • 85%PTSD
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 66%Cigna
  • 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 4%Farsi
  • 4%Japanese
  • 2%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 21%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Psychologist
  • 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 23%Family therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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