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Top therapists in Fairfax, VA accepting new patients
Seeking talk therapy or medication management in Fairfax? Explore 3,497 warm, solution-oriented providers across the city and nearby neighborhoods. Many Fairfax clients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage, with free consultations available to get started.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a passion to help individuals in their healing journey, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My area of expertise is trauma recovery. I strive to create safe environments for clients to explore their experiences while supporting them in building fulfilling lives. I earned my Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2009.
Hi, I'm Mary. I work with individuals 16+ struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field, with specialized training in trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorder treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance misuse services. I also have a postgraduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and am passionate about helping folks with post-psychedelic integration. Our therapeutic partnership begins with the understanding that you are a whole person — not a diagnosis, a symptom, or a set of circumstances. Together, we will explore how the intersections of identity, lived experience, trauma, mental health, and substance use shape your inner world and outer life across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
I work with adults 18+ and families navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, burnout, boundaries, communication breakdown, relationship conflict, and emotional cycles that feel stuck. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and grounded in real-world tools that fit your life. You should know this isn’t about perfection or starting fully “ready”—it’s about being met where you are, making sense of what’s been heavy, and building clarity, resilience, and momentum forward in a supported space.
I'm April — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked alongside people in some of the hardest chapters of their lives: crisis moments in emergency settings, school hallways with overwhelmed teenagers, and outpatient rooms where families were trying to figure out how to be in the same room again. That range of experience has shaped how I work. I know that anxiety looks different in a 15-year-old than it does in a 40-year-old. I know that couples who love each other can still feel like strangers. And I know that healing isn't linear — it takes time, trust, and the right support.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and marital concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. For clients who want it, I also offer faith-integrated counseling that weaves Christian beliefs and values into the therapeutic process — thoughtfully, ethically, and at your pace.
Danielle Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with extensive experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, overcome obstacles, and build more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Danielle specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), depression, grief, anxiety, relationship concerns and substance misuse. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs.
Her therapeutic approach integrates a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, somatic techniques, breathing and relaxation strategies, and trauma informed care. Danielle believes that effective counseling is collaborative and focused on empowering clients to achieve lasting growth and healing.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Fairfax, VA



- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 82%Stress management
- 71%PTSD
- 69%Relationship issues

- 90%Aetna
- 60%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Cigna
- 58%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

- 97%English
- 15%Spanish
- 5%Farsi
- 3%Urdu
- 2%Hindi

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 74%Woman
- 26%Man

- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 21%Family therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fairfax
Searching for therapists in Fairfax starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist is trained for that area. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for specialties and approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, family therapy, or solution-focused therapy. A therapist’s bio can also help you understand their style, what they focus on, and what a first session may involve.
Fairfax has many mental health professionals, but local office availability may vary by schedule, neighborhood, and specialty. Virtual therapy can help expand your options across Virginia, especially if nearby appointment times are limited or your calendar makes in-person visits harder to arrange. As you narrow your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointments that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, clinical focus, and session format in one place.
Therapy in Fairfax 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 find therapists who match your preferences, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see an estimated cost before booking, review therapist bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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