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Couples therapists in Charlottesville, VA

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Top couples therapists in Charlottesville, VA

Couples therapy in Charlottesville is available through Headway's network of 1,039 licensed providers specializing in relationship work. Whether you're facing frequent fighting, trust issues, or seeking to deepen emotional intimacy, providers offer evidence-based approaches with flexible virtual and in-person options.

Katie Calabrese

Katie Calabrese

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My background spans a licensed forensic psychiatric hospital, an ambulatory substance-use treatment program, and private practice.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chase Klingshirn

Chase Klingshirn

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a very informal and approachable style. I feel that I work well with various personalities and learning types.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sharquita Johnson

Sharquita Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a safe space to help heal, provide relief, and give a strategy for those experiencing but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship/marital issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and uncontrollable anger.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiffany Aliu

Tiffany Aliu

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is that our sessions would lead to feelings of empowerment and an overall sense of knowing what changes are needed to live a more satisfying life.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Murdock

Lauren Murdock

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, VA


“I am primarily a Narrative therapist with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy woven through.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenny Chin

Jenny Chin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach and strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaToya Sutton

LaToya Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“She strives to achieve this by creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment for all clients.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Garcia-Mella Cid

Maria Garcia-Mella Cid

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Clifton Weldon

Clifton Weldon

Therapist

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“Cliff loves to help people to discover who they really are and what they were called to do in this lifetime.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Esther Green

Esther Green

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have expertise in working with people who want to develop skills to manage depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Rogers

Kaitlyn Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“In my opinion, a good therapist should feel like a friend, but with professional experience and education.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Psychologist

Virtual • Fairfax, VA


“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tamica Edmonds

Tamica Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • N Chesterfld, VA


“I believe that empowering clients through genuineness, openness, and transparency helps create a therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and trust.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Valine Ripes

Valine Ripes

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I will tailor therapy to your needs, combining evidence-based techniques with exploration of deeper patterns and experiences.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristy Notarangelo

Kristy Notarangelo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and a genuine belief in every person's ability to heal and grow.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, OCD
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Kornbluh

Nicole Kornbluh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a safe space for couples and families to repair and rebuild relationships through communication, understanding, and trust building without sacrificing their individual identity.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chrystal Davis

Chrystal Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia Beach, VA


Life has taught me the we often need others along our journey "as no man (or woman) is an island." I received my bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and master's degree from Norfolk State University. I have over 12 years working in the mental health field. I began working with people who have intellectual disabilities, then became a case manager, provided intensive in-home services/mental health skill building to now, doing what I love, THERAPY.

*not accepting patients under 16.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ingrid Madison

Ingrid Madison

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I view therapy as a collaborative and holistic process that honors the connection between the mind and body.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, VA


“I see the counseling relationship as a collaborative partnership in which I assist clients in defining their issues and goals for treatment.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Caroline Edgeton-Martin

Caroline Edgeton-Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a Person-Centered therapist, I believe people are the experts on themselves -- nobody knows you better than you!”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Baynard

Kristin Baynard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal isn't just to help you cope—it's to help you understand yourself on a deeper level so you can feel more secure, confident, and grounded in your relationships.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marcus Brooks

Marcus Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Smithfield, VA


“I provide a nonjudgmental and compassionate atmosphere, in which you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and beliefs that maybe keeping you from moving forward.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Aaron Kirkwood

Aaron Kirkwood

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy is ultimately about hope, and no matter how big the problems are the smallest of hopes can be built up and used to overcome them.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Kinney

Melissa Kinney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I combine evidence-based practices like CBT and mindfulness with somatic therapy, parts work, and Jungian tools like shadow and inner child exploration.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Bradley Bull

Dr. Bradley Bull

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I love helping individuals, couples, and families grow and prosper. My usual approach includes a combination family systems and cognitive behavioral.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Olds

Tiffany Olds

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My ultimate goal and passion is to help you work through life's challenges while finding solutions and developing a toolbox of healthy coping skills to lead a happier healthier life.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Chalfan

Michael Chalfan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every client feels seen and understood.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 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, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Bañez

Dr. Lynn Bañez

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“I believe in working with the whole person and tailor my approach to the client I am working with. I tend to draw from Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Fletcher

Megan Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Infertility
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Pangilinan

Ashley Pangilinan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe bringing our full humanity into the room matters, and that healing happens best when you feel genuinely seen and supported.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Hansen

Katherine Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have learned that there are three aspects of life no one can escape: pain, uncertainty and constant work.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amber Jennings

Amber Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • Glen Allen, VA


“My goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and discover healthy, meaningful ways to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Monica Swann

Monica Swann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Christiansburg, VA


“I strive to meet clients with compassion, curiosity and respect, building a place where it feels safe to explore emotions...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tasha Brown

Tasha Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to make this first step feel a little easier. I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy by helping you find practical, meaningful ways to move forward.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Crouse

Elizabeth Crouse

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence, substance use, relationship and marital challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ populations. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based interventions, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Therapy is always tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your goals. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Robin Hilliard Albertson

Dr. Robin Hilliard Albertson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Everyone is worthy and deserving of respect, kindness, compassion, and consideration. That's at the core of how I approach care...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Silver

Alison Silver

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


**Only taking individual clients now. No couples till the fall.

Hi, I am a Licensed, Board-Certified Therapist providing psychotherapy services to clients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Virginia. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship challenges, and a wide range of other mental health concerns.

As a member of and advocate for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, I strive to provide affirming, culturally responsive, and inclusive care. I am also a certified Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (7P's) Couples Workshop Leader, helping couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build healthier relationships.

In addition to providing therapy, I offer professional clinical supervision for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit (LMHC-LP) professionals, supporting their growth and development in clinical practice.

Believing you are the expert in your life my hope is to act as a beacon of light on a path that sometimes goes dark.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie Benson

Mackenzie Benson

Therapist

Virtual • Quinton, VA


I am a licensed marriage & family therapist committed to empowering individuals, couples, and families in their process to find healing and growth. I believe that YOU have the power to change your circumstances, you just may need a little help accessing it. I am here to help you feel capable to manage all that life hands you and to achieve your fullest potential.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

About our couples therapists in Charlottesville, VA

Number of therapists serving Charlottesville, VA
There are over 1,013 therapists in Charlottesville, VA accepting new patients.
1,013+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
  • 83%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 87%Cigna
  • 54%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 3%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 75%Couples therapy
  • 56%Family therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right couples therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Charlottesville

Finding couples therapists in Charlottesville starts with naming what you want to work on together. Couples therapy can support communication breakdown, recurring conflict patterns, trust after infidelity, major life transitions, parenting disagreements, or intimacy concerns. Not all therapists have specific training in couples work, so look for licensed marriage and family therapists, or therapists who list training in approaches like the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy. Reading a therapist’s bio can help you see whether their experience matches the kind of support you and your partner are seeking.

In a smaller city like Charlottesville, the local pool of couples therapists may be more limited than in larger metro areas. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still allowing you to choose in-person care when location and schedule align. Since couples therapy requires one therapist who works for both partners, compare practical details like appointment availability, scheduling flexibility, session structure, and whether the therapist is accepting new clients. Some therapists also offer a brief initial consultation, which can help both partners assess fit before booking an ongoing session.

Couples therapy in Charlottesville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search therapists who offer couples counseling in Charlottesville, review detailed profiles, enter your insurance details for an upfront cost estimate, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.