Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Reston, VA

I look forward to working with you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Addictions Specialist with 20 plus years of experience in providing mental health treatment.

Kim Prager, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, studied and trained at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has 16 years of experience providing therapy to people from all walks of life, Most recently, she worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's integrated executive medicine and oncology clinics.

She believes therapy is a place to be seen and heard and an opportunity for personal growth. Her approach is holistic and trauma informed, often with a focus on adjustment, interpersonal dynamics, grief, and loss.

She welcomes you to reach out to find a way to live more authentically, forge genuine connections, and prioritize value based goals that bring about positive change in your life.

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My name is Cheryl Simms Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner. I am thrilled to have you here! I am all about embracing self care transforming into the best version of yourself. Get ready to shine.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My experience includes college counseling, community mental health, and private practice, where I’ve worked with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

I believe therapy works best when you can feel comfortable being fully yourself. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood—not judged or talked down to. Whether you’re working through something that’s been weighing on you for years or navigating a new season of life, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move toward the life you want.

I believe therapy should be a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable being honest about what you are experiencing, while also feeling supported and challenged to grow. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, and other challenges. I take a strengths-based approach and believe that you already possess many of the tools needed for change sometimes we just have to uncover them, strengthen them, and learn how to use them differently. I strive to make therapy relatable, meaningful, and practical so that what we discuss in session can make a difference in your everyday life.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. With a strong background in both nursing and psychiatric care, I am passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and empowering individuals to reclaim their quality of life. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, sleep disorder, cognitive disorder, and trauma across the lifespan. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have a strong understanding of evidence-based practices for treating mental illness in adults.

I have completed a successful U. S. Army career as a Senior Helicopter pilot & paratrooper; Commanded Aviation & Field Artillery companies; and I am experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for past 25 years; graduate of Richmond VA Seminary. Born & raised in Topeka, Kansas as 3rd oldest in family of 12 children. Athletic background: high school wrestler & track star; college football player; & Six-time VA State Racquetball Champion. Dedicated to helping others be all they can be !

I have a Masters degree in Professional Counseling and am credential by The National Board of Certified Counselors. My professional background is in trauma recovery and forensic psychology, meaning I have approached trauma on from both ends of the spectrum. There is little I haven't seen or heard clinically. This allows me to remain open minded, and has given me the knowledge and experience to provide a safe, supportive space for exploration.

Whether you are a teenager navigating anxiety and identity, an adult carrying grief or trauma, or a family trying to find your footing again, you deserve a space where you can finally feel heard. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across community-based, crisis stabilization, and outpatient settings, including trauma-focused care for adults. I graduated from Regent University and bring warmth, practical tools, and a genuine belief in your capacity for growth. I will meet you exactly where you are.