Find a therapist in Reston, VA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Reston, VA accepting new patients
Finding the right mental health support in Reston's Wiehle-Reston East and Reston Town Center areas is simplified through Headway's extensive provider network. Headway offers talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling, free intake calls, and insurance coverage through 70+ national plans—enabling many patients to pay as low as $0 per session.
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I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years with individuals, couples and families, both for private and government organizations. My education and training focused on trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders.
Throughout my graduate and professional experiences, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds on issues including anxiety, self-esteem and identity, stress management, and life transitions. As a mother, I also have a passion for supporting expecting and new mothers as they prepare for and adjust to expanding their families. I prioritize developing a supportive, collaborative relationship with each client, helping them feel heard, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges.
Hi! I’m Brenda Nettey! I have a deep passion for walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, religion/spirituality, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Please feel free to call me Sam. I'm originally from North Carolina and received my bachelor's degree in social work at Appalachian State. In 2022, I moved to Southwest Virginia and received my master's degree in social work from Radford University. Overall, I have 13 years of experience as a Social Worker in different capacities, including grief and loss, chronic illness, and burnout. My passion is working with adults and older adults navigating life changes.
I believe good mental health care begins with feeling heard. I’m Dr. Sylvia May, a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I provide individualized and thoughtful care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, stress, and women’s mental health concerns.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on understanding the full picture of your health and your life. With experience in both psychiatric and primary care, I consider how emotional well-being, lifestyle, medications, relationships, and life circumstances may intersect.
Together, we will develop a plan that feels realistic for your life and reflects your concerns, priorities, and goals - not simply your diagnosis.
Hi, I’m Lois Ntiamoah, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized mental health care.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, personality disorders, and dementia-related behavioral concerns. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, and I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward lasting emotional wellness.
I have practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2012 and I also hold the license for Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Reston, VA
- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 81%Stress management
- 70%Relationship issues
- 70%PTSD
- 89%Aetna
- 59%Cigna
- 59%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 57%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 97%English
- 14%Spanish
- 5%Farsi
- 3%Urdu
- 2%Hindi
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 71%Woman
- 29%Man
- 46%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 98%Individual therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Reston
Searching for therapists in Reston starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, or work stress. As you compare Reston therapists, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or experience with couples therapy and marriage counseling.
Reston has a smaller local therapy market than nearby larger areas, so virtual therapy can help expand your options while keeping care connected to Virginia-licensed therapists. You may want an office near Reston Town Center, Wiehle-Reston East, or another part of Reston, or you may prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions from home. When narrowing your search, check whether a therapist is accepting new clients, has appointment times that fit your schedule, and offers a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can also show how they describe their style, session structure, and experience with concerns like couples counseling in Reston, VA.
Therapy in Reston 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 you book. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, review detailed profiles, 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.
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