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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Sterling, VA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Sterling, VA

Struggling with intrusive memories, nightmares, or avoidance after trauma? Headway's Sterling-based providers specialize in trauma recovery using modalities like trauma-focused CBT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Find the right fit among 2,730 licensed providers with flexible scheduling and insurance support.

Elaine Belson

Elaine Belson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I've honed an eclectic approach to therapy, combining insight, problem-solving, and coping skills to provide the highest standard of care.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lyndi Snell

Lyndi Snell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“When this happens, getting the support we need helps us to better manage our lives, heal, learn and grow.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shae Allen

Shae Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Health & Trauma Psychotherapist | Mind-Body-Brain Approach | Neurosomatic

I work at the intersection of trauma, health, identity, and major life transitions, integrating psychotherapy, modern neuroscience, and mind-body medicine.

Populations: Men, military/veterans, women in perimenopause (38-53), young adults (18-25)

Areas of support

-Co-occurring trauma and chronic illness

-Anxiety, C-PTSD, and nervous-system dysregulation

-Major life transitions and crises

-Relationship patterns

-Self-esteem, social anxiety, and identity exploration

-Sexuality, libido, intimacy, and sexual functioning

-Sleep, digestion, pain, brain fog, and stress-related physical symptoms

Background:

Health Psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience across private practice, Veterans Health Administration, and executive coaching, including:

  • 10+ years with the Veterans Health Administration, working on interdisciplinary teams with complex, layered presentations spanning men's health, medical case management, sexuality and libido, GI health, disability and injury, PTSD, chronic and complex illness, hormone and autoimmune conditions, performance, and identity.
  • Private practice, providing individualized psychotherapy for complex health, trauma, sex/intimacy, identity, and life-transition concerns.
  • Executive coaching
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Addison Fay

Addison Fay

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work from an existential lens, which means I'm more curious about what your experience actually means to you than whether it fits a diagnosis.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kevin Jones

Dr. Kevin Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fredericksburg, VA


“As a father of two Autistic teenagers, I bring lived experience and a deep commitment to acceptance and inclusivity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Matthew Mullenix

Matthew Mullenix

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Allow my warm, relaxed and non-judgmental style provide you with a safe and welcoming space to share.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Joi Myrick

Joi Myrick

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I focus on creating a space that's warm, direct, and practical, so we can get to what actually matters and start making real progress together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pamela Mangus

Pamela Mangus

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a collaborative approach that focuses on authenticity, self-compassion and healing for the whole of you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sammi McLain

Sammi McLain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and figuring out where to begin can be the hardest part. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling to manage emotions, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to start. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, recognize your strengths, and build practical skills to help you move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

Reaching out for support isn't always easy, especially when you're used to handling everything on your own. You deserve a space where you can show up as yourself, without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out. I bring compassion, authenticity, and a little humor into our work together. When you're ready, I'd be glad to connect.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siena Lee

Siena Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Centreville, VA


“Having worked across public schools and community settings, I deeply understand the intense academic and cultural pressures that can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a fractured sense of self during these pivotal years.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oshua Symeonides

Oshua Symeonides

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Together I want you to leave sessions with new perspective, hope for the future, and new tools to aid you in navigating an ever-changing world.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Natalia Derina

Natalia Derina

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized, combining deeper exploration with evidence-based, practical strategies.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Yishen Braden

Dr. Yishen Braden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach emphasizes collaboration, empowering clients to achieve their mental health goals through evidence-based interventions and supportive counseling.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Veronica Wruble

Veronica Wruble

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Life can pull us in a hundred different directions, and sometimes it takes slowing down, getting real, and having honest conversations to find our way forward. My approach is straightforward and commpassionate - no judgment, no fluff. I meet you where you are, walk beside you through the challenges, and help you rediscover your strength, clarity, and purpose.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vincent Feitosa

Vincent Feitosa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“In our sessions, you can expect a warm and non-judgmental space where we explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Shannon Fowler

Dr. Shannon Fowler

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be collaborative. I have training to help the process, but each person is the expert on themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anita Durnen

Anita Durnen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take my time to truly listen and comprehend the issues and concerns of my clients before providing any recommendations.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marissa Myers

Marissa Myers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My clients would describe me as open-minded, warm, willing to laugh, and able to hold hope when you find it hard to see the light.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Edward De Anda

Dr. Edward De Anda

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Dr. De Anda is bilingual in Spanish. He grew up in Mexico and understands the challenges of acculturation and emigration. He has worked extensively with people in diverse settings, including homes, clinics, hospitals, schools, and forensic settings,...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yesenia Gutierrez

Yesenia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am an empathic and client-centered therapist who has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with adjusting to different life phases.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margeaux Groene

Margeaux Groene

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi, I'm Margeaux Groene, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I bring a wealth of experience and passion to my work with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and substance use disorders. Originally from Tidewater, Virginia, I graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. During my counseling internship, I focused on the effective use of telehealth treatment with the adolescent population. I am skilled in the treatment of substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and co-occurring disorders such as depression and trauma. My previous positions with Synergy Counseling LLC, Caron Treatment Center’s Northern Virginia location, and most recently, New Paradigm Recovery, have given me years of experience working in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings. These experiences have honed my specialization in the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders and PTSD. My passion for working with clients suffering from unresolved trauma and clinically treatable PTSD led me to obtain training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the EMDRIA-approved Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy in January 2022. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kristy Bazzanella

Kristy Bazzanella

Therapist

Virtual • Mineral, VA


“I am a certified trauma professional, a registered play therapist, an EMDR practitioner, DNMS, Safe & Sound Protocol...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Yang Jiang

Yang Jiang

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I specialize in helping clients break out of codependency and being stuck in repetitive cycles of behavior by addressing self-sabotage, low self-esteem, and developing self-sufficiency. I have a strong background with emotional dysregulation, insecure attachment, Asian Americans, and young adults.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Julie Thompson

Julie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a strong background working with those who have had legal issues as a result of substance abuse. I also have a heavy background in crisis intervention.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Vorhis

Sarah Vorhis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that healing begins when we come to know ourselves and feel truly heard, seen, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“It will always be my goal to ensure clients have concrete tools and techniques sufficient enough to one day say, "I no longer need to see you, Hutch."”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nasr Basir-Balla

Dr. Nasr Basir-Balla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hopewell, VA


“My mission is for patients to achieve mental wellbeing through evidence-based, culturally competent mental health care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabriela Puig

Gabriela Puig

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend strong clinical training with real world experience and meet you exactly where you are, with no judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Maynard

Karen Maynard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


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.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“My focus is not just on symptom management, but on helping you uncover the root causes of your struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful

Dr. Veronica Kwegyir-Afful

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to providing care integrates collaboration, empowerment, and medication management. I prioritize building trusting relationships, tailoring interventions to individual needs, and drawing from evidence-based practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mona Burden-Blunt

Mona Burden-Blunt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to provide guidance, evidence-based interventions, encouragement, and a compassionate space where you can gain insight, develop new skills, and work toward...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shriyam Dhakal

Shriyam Dhakal

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring a master's in social work from NYU and years of direct experience to every session, but mostly I bring my full attention to you.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Arnecia Moody

Arnecia Moody

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a warm, compassionate, caring spirit and believe in a straightforward strength-based perspective to addressing issues within a therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Farooq Alihassan

Farooq Alihassan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that personal and relational problems are often linked to broader social issues, systemic oppression and family of origin.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
DeAndra Oliver

DeAndra Oliver

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burkeville, VA


“I'm certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and use a strengths-based approach, which means I focus on what's going right and help you build on that.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Binta Bojang

Dr. Binta Bojang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I have more than 20 years experience in healthcare with varied experiences including medical and mental health care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sandra Monohan

Sandra Monohan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“I am a licensed professional counselor with advanced training in treating complex trauma. I specialize in treating adults who experience anxiety, depression, and low self esteem.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Jenkins

Erin Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Christiansburg, VA


“My approach centers on empowering clients to develop assertive communication and establish healthy boundaries, both with themselves and others, to enhance their overall quality of life.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tiffany Layne

Tiffany Layne

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My mission is to help you tap into your inner strengths and develop practical, empowering coping skills to guide you toward a place of healing, resilience, and personal growth.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Sterling, VA
There are over 35 therapists in Sterling, VA accepting new patients.
35+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 94%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%PTSD
  • 77%Trauma
  • 74%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Cigna
  • 63%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 20%Spanish
  • 6%Farsi
  • 6%Hindi
  • 6%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 26%Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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