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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.

Alex Kawliche

Alex Kawliche

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring diverse experiences from private practice and 10 years in substance abuse treatment, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kamilah Matthew

Kamilah Matthew

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“There is no one-size fits all solution, my approach focuses on consciousness and awareness, drawing from a range of clinical modalities and with a holistic and eclectic approach to empowerment tailored strategically and uniquely for you.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katherine Epps

Dr. Katherine Epps

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I draw from different evidence-based approaches, practical skills, and mindfulness practices based on what will be most helpful to you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety (GAD, panic, PTSD), substance use, and ADHD using evidence-based interventions and psychopharmacology.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Reginald Wells

Dr. Reginald Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Dr Wells focuses on guiding clients on skills that are effective for the client and introduces new coping strategies to help clients better manage themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Staton

Melinda Staton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Melinda is a trauma informed, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, with the Virginia Board of Counseling. She is also the owner of Triumphant Coaching & Counseling, LLC. Melinda graduated from Hampton University in 1991 with a B.A. in Sociology. She served in the Navy for 12 years as a Human Resource Officer, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. She acquired her master’s degree in human resource development in 2001, and she acquired her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Degree from Nyack College, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in New York City in 2014.

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PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that everyone brings a unique set of skills to the table; none more or less important. So, you bring your skills and I bring mine, and together we run a 3-legged race towards the goals we set as a team.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Hertzog

Brandon Hertzog

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“He believes that fostering hope is essential, as it inspires individuals to pursue meaningful change and move toward their ideal selves.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zyeshia Jenkins

Zyeshia Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! ... Together we can explore ways to navigate the stuff that can cause us to feel stuck or unfulfilled.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ladonna Winnegan

Ladonna Winnegan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I meet my clients where they are at using an eclectic approach, pulling from multiple evidence-based therapy practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Stephan

Amanda Stephan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy that honors the complexity of each person's story.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Willard

Rachel Willard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, gain insight, and develop practical tools to create meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
April Clements

April Clements

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


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.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denayer Mueller

Denayer Mueller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I include my clients in the decision-making of their treatment plan. I give my recommendations and explain my rationale.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kara Stewart

Kara Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Greetings! My name is Kara Stewart, I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in the state of Georgia and Virginia. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and have a passion for assisting others with finding their sense of wholeness and fulfillment. I obtained a M.S. in Counseling and Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also have a M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis in Christian Ministry. I specialize in trauma, grief, life transitions, and other mood disorders.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jill Lienhardt

Jill Lienhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or family challenges start to take over. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and discover practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and in control of your life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chanel Morgan

Chanel Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Chesterfield, VA


“Chanel believes in treating everyone with the respect they deserve and values straightforward communication.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Working with me will allow you to make significant and lasting changes in your life and increase your insight, self-knowledge, and self-reflection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Abdul Kawa

Abdul Kawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is holistic, warm, and solution-oriented. I believe that effective treatment begins with truly listening to your story...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rajni Sharma

Rajni Sharma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I set clear goals for myself and my clients and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sabrina Kafin Weiskind

Sabrina Kafin Weiskind

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm an experienced, compassionate social worker, who specializes in helping others to be their best selves, and to find hope.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vonetta Thompson

Vonetta Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, VA


“I have over 10 years' experience working with military families and wounded warriors in various settings.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeff Whitfield

Jeff Whitfield

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“We will take a practical, solution-focused and values-based approach for whatever issues you are facing in a warm, collaborative way.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kurt Oster, Lcsw, Rpt-S

Kurt Oster, Lcsw, Rpt-S

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a trauma-informed humanistic approach to the work that I do and, from a strengths-based perspective, help clients become their best possible selves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerald Joseph

Gerald Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have worked in primary care and medical environments for over 6 years as a therapist/clinical social worker.


My background is primarily working with patients faced with mood disorders such as anxiety, and depression. My expertise has expanded to treat PTSD and dissociative disorders as well as borderline personality disorder.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gianna Volkes

Gianna Volkes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I create a safe, stress-free space where you can free your thoughts and worries with absolutely no judgement.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Vester Appiah

Dr. Vester Appiah

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients will gain a clearer understanding of the topics, questions, or challenges they bring to the sessions.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexius Carter

Dr. Alexius Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“A client will always feel that I was 100% engage in the session and walk away feeling heard and validated.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christy Tice

Christy Tice

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen and understood, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charity Smith

Charity Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I’m Charity, an LCSW with 12 years of experience helping people navigate life’s harder chapters. Whether you're managing the weight of anxiety and depression, processing trauma, or adjusting to the unique challenges. I’m here to support you. My background across military and medical settings has taught me that everyone’s journey is different. I’m committed to providing a compassionate, culturally responsive space where you can feel truly understood as you grow.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Golda Trompeta

Golda Trompeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-focused. I take the time to truly listen, while also helping you build insight, develop practical strategies, and make meaningful changes.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacob Sitton

Jacob Sitton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I draw from multiple styles of therapy, and adopt a collaborative approach to counseling where I acknowledge you as the expert on your experiences.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauro Guzman

Lauro Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a particular heart for men who were raised to "tough it out," and for clients balancing cultural identity and family expectations — people who aren't used to asking for help and want a therapist who gets that.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jess Morillo

Jess Morillo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I help couples build deeper connections and enhance eroticism in their lives. I studied to obtain my Certification in Sex Therapy from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. My work focuses on a number of sexual health and mental health issues, including desire discrepancies, physical concerns that limit one's ability to enjoy preferred sexual activities, erotic recovery after infidelity and/or trauma, establishment of monogamy agreements, kink-affirming care and assistance to co-create polyamorous relationship agreements. I also see clients for more generalist concerns including anxiety, depression, the general stress of living in the world today. Some of the concerns I help couples and poly folks with include: communication difficulties and strategies for interpersonal effectiveness in relationship, including coaching on scripted communication strategies; enhancement of desire, play and eroticism; recovery from infidelity; integration of kink/poly dynamics.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwan Piles

Dr. Taiwan Piles

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a liberating experience where you don't just survive but begin to truly thrive.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brittany Wampler

Brittany Wampler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pennington Gap, VA


“My approach to therapy is centered on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jonathan Stahl

Jonathan Stahl

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Since earning my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013, I have worked with a diverse range of clients...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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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