Local Mental Health Services
Multi-Specialty Groups
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Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness
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Individual Psychotherapy, Testing, Medication Management
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​Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, Out of Network.​
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Psychological Testing, TMS, Medication Management, Smoking Cessation, Nasal Esketamine Treatment, Psychotherapy​
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, Optima Health, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/Evernorth, Beacon Health System, Tricare, Medicare, Aetna
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Woodbridge Therapy Group/Prince William Family Counseling
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Individual, Family, Couples Therapy, Testing
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Carefirst, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Part B (Virginia).​
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Neurology Center of Fairfax, LTD.
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Cognitive Testing, Sleep Studies
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Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, CHN/Community Health Network, Choice Care, Cigna, Humana, Medicare Part B,
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Psychological Testing
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OpenMind Psychological Services
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Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carefirst PPO and POS plans, and Medicaid
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Medication Management
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Alexandria Psychiatry: Dr. Naheed Saleem (Sliding Scale/Self Pay)​
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Holistiq Health
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Dr. Francoise Bissai, DNP, PMHNP
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Takes insurance
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Psychotherapy Services
Practices we work very closely with:
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Still Waters Counselling by Caitlin Wordham, LPC
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Individual Psychotherapy services using Gestalt and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy.
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst PPO, Out-of-Network.​
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Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy services. EMDR available by some providers. Licensed in Virginia and Florida
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Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Out-of-Network.​
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A Mindful Connection Telemental Health LLC by Kelly Zerfoss, LCSW​
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Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy services. Specialties in Trauma and Eating Disorders.​
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Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Tricare East, Optum.
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Scott Heine​
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Ginny Puckett, LPC
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Tamara Pincus and Associates
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
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Phoenix Counseling Group and Play Therapy
Local Mental Health Services
Multi-Specialty Groups
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Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness
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Individual Psychotherapy, Testing, Medication Management
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​Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, Out of Network.​
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Psychological Testing, TMS, Medication Management, Smoking Cessation, Nasal Esketamine Treatment, Psychotherapy​
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, Optima Health, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/Evernorth, Beacon Health System, Tricare, Medicare, Aetna
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Woodbridge Therapy Group/Prince William Family Counseling
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Individual, Family, Couples Therapy, Testing
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Carefirst, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Part B (Virginia).​
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Neurology Center of Fairfax, LTD.
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Cognitive Testing, Sleep Studies
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Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, CHN/Community Health Network, Choice Care, Cigna, Humana, Medicare Part B,
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Psychological Testing
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OpenMind Psychological Services
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Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carefirst PPO and POS plans, and Medicaid
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Medication Management
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Alexandria Psychiatry: Dr. Naheed Saleem (Sliding Scale/Self Pay)​
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Holistiq Health
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Dr. Francoise Bissai, DNP, PMHNP
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Takes insurance
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Psychotherapy Services
Practices we work very closely with:
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Still Waters Counselling by Caitlin Wordham, LPC
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Individual Psychotherapy services using Gestalt and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy.
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Insurance Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Carefirst PPO, Out-of-Network.​
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Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy services. EMDR available by some providers. Licensed in Virginia and Florida
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Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Out-of-Network.​
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A Mindful Connection Telemental Health LLC by Kelly Zerfoss, LCSW​
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Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy services. Specialties in Trauma and Eating Disorders.​
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Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Tricare East, Optum.
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Scott Heine​
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Ginny Puckett, LPC
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Tamara Pincus and Associates
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
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Phoenix Counseling Group and Play Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Services
Medical Services
Children's National Hospital: Gender Development Program. A Multidisciplinary Program for Gender-Diverse Youth and Their Families 202-476-5744​
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MedStar Gender Affirming Surgery and support resources (MD, DC, VA)​​
Telemedicine Resources Available Anywhere
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Circle Medical: This option has both an Alexandria location and Washington DC location if you need in person care, but can also support fully telehealth appointments. This is the best of both worlds and can include Primary Care and Hormone Therapy. As an added bonus they do accept some PPO insurance
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Plume: Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy online, $99 a month subscription but medication through your insurance benefits. Members get letter writing services and can apply for their Hormone Replacement Therapy Access Fund.
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Folx: Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy Online. Insurance accepted includes: Evernorth/Cigna and Optum/United Healthcare.
Social Opportunities and Support
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Nova Prism Center
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NOVA Pride
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DC Metro area PFLAG
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Trans Families Virginia (Facebook Group)
Parenting/Child Resources
These resources recognize support for all parents and caregivers.
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Virginia Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
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PMAD Warm Line (Peer Lead, 24-hour support) 703-829-7152​
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Sexuality/Sexual Health
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The Crucible: Local Club with educational events
National, Online, Reading
Anxiety and Depression
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Interpersonal
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Kelly Reading Recommendations
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Jaime Recommends: All books by Melody Beattie
Sexual Health
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Okay, So App Get real answers to sexual health, identity, sexuality from real, vetted experts for free
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AwkTalk answers to life’s awkward questions about your body, your relationships and more.
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Book Recommendations:
Military/Federal
LGBTQIA+
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You Tube Channel: TransVoiceLessons
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WPATH: World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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Aurea the Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy.
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Plume: Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy online, $99 a month subscription but medication through your insurance benefits. Members get letter writing services.
Parenting/Child Resources
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Monarch Counseling Group Recommends: (Applies to ALL parents) Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
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If/When/How: Everyone should be able to access abortion care if they want or need it. Our attorneys and advocates provide legal information and support to people navigating complex laws in order to self-determine their reproductive lives. Including a Free Helpline.
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Links to books or products are not affiliate links
Reproductive Health
Need to find a safe place for abortion services:
​Free Helplines:
Safe period trackers (always read the privacy policy)
Persons of Male Reproductive Abilities
How do I get a Vasectomy
Community Support Services, Local Groups, Support Groups, additional Services
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Safe Space Nova: Safe Space NOVA is dedicated to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment to combat social stigmas, bullying, and other challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth. This includes programing such as: "You + Me = We: Queer Sex Ed" a Healthy Relationship Program, LGBTQIA+ Virtual Hang Sunday Group, and LGBTQIA+ Youth Social Activities Group for youth ages 14-18. Additionally they hold an annual Pride Prom, with the next event being scheduled for June 16, 2023.
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The Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia - TAP VA is an all volunteer, trans led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to end homelessness within the transgender community in Virginia. TAPVA provides educational opportunities around the important fact that trans rights are human rights by explaining the intersectionality between homelessness, discrimination, socioeconomic status and racism within the trans community in Virginia. Their goal is to offer safe emergency housing to homeless transgender adults in Virginia, and to help them find the additional resources they need to remove the barriers to self-sufficiency while we continue to provide education surrounding the issues trans people face on a daily basis.
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NOVA Transyouth is a peer-supported group for ages 18-35. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6:30 pm. Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington Address: 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA Email: novatransyouth@gmail.com
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Equality NoVa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves Northern Virginia’s LGBTQ and Allies. It is a strong beacon for equality. It’s a nonpartisan organization open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) people and allies. It provides socials, fosters civic awareness, and engages in community service.
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NOVA Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to cultivate and grow a coalition to educate, advocate and celebrate in service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community of Northern Virginia and our straight Allies. A young, grassroots, 100% volunteer-run organization, NOVA Pride provides a unified voice for, and a local base to, LGBTQ+ Northern Virginians - enhancing our visibility and relevance in the DMV region. NOVA Pride brings a sense of community to families, youth, and people of all scenes and sexualities through its year-round activity, including an annual festival every fall.
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Equality Virginia (EV) is a 501(c)(3) organization that understands that LGBTQ Virginians, from youth to seniors, continue to experience violence, discrimination, and disparities, particularly transgender people and people of color. Their work is to Advance LGBTQ Protections, Legislation Bill Tracker that impacts the LGBTQ+ Community, and additional resources and information for folks moving to Virginia, accessing legal advice, and those dealing with discrimination.