Counseling and Psychiatry in Alexandria

Fast, affordable, and effective therapy and psychiatry services, online or in-person. We accept most major insurances and have no waitlist. See your provider within 7 days of calling!

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Affordable, Private Mental Health Outpatient Therapy Sessions

Major mental health care organizations like Inova Alexandria Hospital provide excellent emergency and inpatient services. Lifebulb seeks to continue the spectrum of care in Alexandria alongside places like The Ross Center and Neighborhood Health by providing weekly private talk therapy and psychiatry sessions. This “step down” approach allows you to continue pursuing greater mental health at your own pace. Our private therapists and psychiatrists can see you within 7 days of you calling, so you can move off the long wait lists and get the help you need.

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Talking to an Alexandria counselor or Alexandria psychiatrist is the first step to a healthy, balanced life. What life will you dare to build?

Gina Ruisitherapist

Gina Ruisi

Resident in Counseling

Gina is a Resident in Counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who earned her Master of Education in Counseling from William & Mary. With more than a decade of experience as a middle school...

Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Children 6-12
Sara Montoyatherapist

Sara Montoya

LPC

Sara has been in the mental health field for the past five years with a genuine passion for helping others find hope, purpose, and direction. She believes healing allows us to better understand our...

Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Adults 65+ Children 6-12
Matthew Verlandertherapist

Matthew Verlander

LCSW

Hello! My name is Matt Verlander. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping others find healing. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from...

Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Family
Pennie Hartleytherapist

Pennie Hartley

Resident in Counseling

I am a compassionate, down-to-earth counselor who believes meaningful growth happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I work with adults and families to navigate life’s challenges,...

Adolescents 13-17 Adults 18-64 Adults 65+ Children 6-12 Couples Family
Dr. Tiffany Stephenstherapist

Dr. Tiffany Stephens

LCSW

Dr. Tiffany Stephens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, licensed in Virginia and North Carolina. She works with clients to refocus on themselves, manage anxiety, an...

Adults 18-64 Adults 65+
Jessica Bryantherapist

Jessica Bryan

LCSW

Hi! My name is Jessica Bryan and I have over 13 years of experience in mental health through community-based services and private practice. I have been a therapist for 3 years. I am here to help yo...

Adults 18-64 Adults 65+

Who We Serve

As a major hub directly adjacent to Washington, D.C., and Fort Belvoir, many federal employees, military personnel, and defense contractors make Alexandria their home. These high-pressure employments commonly result in burnout, complex work-related anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and trauma. Whether you need help navigating “security clearance anxiety”, job stress, work-life balance, trauma, or relationships, Lifebulb’s Alexandria therapists and psychiatrists can help. We use evidence-backed and proven therapy modalities like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to get results.

 

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If you or a family member serves in our military, then you acutely understand the profound isolation, lack of social support network, identity loss, and relationship strain that constantly moving can bring. Neighborhoods like Old Town, Del Ray, and West End are home to many transient military families, making Alexandria a fast-paced but sometimes lonely and overwhelming place to make home. If you and your family are struggling, talk therapy can help. Lifeublb offers individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy for service members in Alexandria. We have online and in-person sessions available.

 

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Alexandria students attending Alexandria City High School or prominent local private academies face extreme, unyielding pressure to achieve. Local community health assessments frequently flag alarming rates of performance anxiety, clinical depression, perfectionism, and self-harm among local teens navigating intense college-prep tracks and hyper-competitive peer ecosystems. Lifebulb’s Alexandria offices are equipped to help young adults and teenagers navigate the pressures of academia while helping them achieve their goals and set them up for a healthy, successful future.

 

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Lifebulb’s Alexandria psychiatrists provide medication management services tailored to your mental health needs. They may prescribe medications for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions while carefully monitoring your progress. With advanced medical and psychiatric training, our providers focus on creating a balanced treatment plan and collaborate closely with our Lifebulb therapists to support your care.

 

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In-Person and Online Mental Health Therapy in Alexandria, VA

Unlocking a brighter tomorrow starts with the right mental health therapist.

Lifebulb therapy center in Alexandria helps you with licensed professionals providing unopinionated, flexible and confidential therapy services focused on helping you learn skills to face challenges confidently and live better. Our therapists in Alexandria specialize in treating several mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, PTSD, couples counseling, marriage counseling, life transitions, adjustment disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, child counseling, teen and adolescent therapy, anger management, career coaching, life coaching, ADHD treatment, family therapy, panic attacks, phobias, substance abuse, and many more through virtual therapy, and online counseling.
Call our Alexandria office, or book an appointment for online therapy and online counseling today.

We Accept Insurance!

Insurances help make therapy and psychiatry in Alexandria affordable. Using our online therapy option? No worries, insurance covers online therapy in Alexandria, as well.

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Lifebulb Counseling Center offers multiple pathways to a personal level of care that can meet immediate and long-term needs.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Easy to use website to find exactly the counselor I’m looking for. Plenty of available appointments and they take most insurance! Therapy and counseling are so important, and finding quality care easily has been such a relief!

Rebekah

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What a great resource of help and encouragement in Cherry Hill. Professional therapy and counseling for all ages is hard to come by and it’s difficult to reach out in this disconnected world. I would highly recommend Lifebulb for anyone looking for someone to talk to. They want to help!

Sarah

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The folks at Lifebulb have a genuine desire to help people. You won't find a better group of counselors in this area!

Todd

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As a mother of two little ones, I’ve finally found a trusted place I can come to that values where I’m at in life. Lifebulb is there to help you find those open doors you’ve been having trouble searching for. The counselors are encouraging, helpful and understanding, I highly recommend them.

Mallory

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Life can be so very hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. The people at Lifebulb genuinely care. It helps to know you will always have someone at Lifebulb who will come alongside you and walk with you in support and encouragement. Needing help is human and when you reach out and ask for it, there is strength and healing to be found. Thank you Lifebulb.

Melissa

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The group at Lifebulb truly care about helping people. The passion behind what they do is evident in the way they care for others and Im so thankful for their presence in our community! If your looking for quality counseling from professionals who care, your in the right place

Laura

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If you want to be supported and heard, then Lifebulb is a great place to go. Their care and guidance are invaluable. Totally recommend!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and seeking professional help can sometimes be necessary to tackle life's challenges. Lifebulb Therapy & Counseling in Alexandria, VA offers a wide range of mental health services to help individuals overcome their struggles. Our services include but not limited to:

If you are searching for a supportive and empathetic counseling team, look no further than Lifebulb Counseling.

Here are some of the popular therapy techniques. However, your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention Therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Strength-based counseling
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • Emotionally-focused therapy

Our online therapy services are available for individuals, couples, children’s and seniors.

Your first session with a Lifebulb therapist or counselor won't simply be a background or demographic information-gathering session. We know deciding to get help is a big deal and a difficult step. That's why our first offline or online therapy session with you will be about providing you with the help you're seeking and proving that the therapy process can work with the right effort and commitment from both sides.

We believe getting access to a therapist or counselor should be quick and easy. So our process is straightforward. Simply browse our therapists' bios to find the right fit for you and schedule a virtual counseling or in-person counseling session online. Or call our office, and a team member can help make sure you're matched with the right therapist or counselor for you and your goals. Whether online therapy or offline therapy, your therapist will help you with an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your specific goals.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 immediately.

While Lifebulb is not a crisis center and Lifebulb therapists and counselors are not emergency services, we understand that urgent matters can and will pop up from time to time. You will have direct email and phone access to your therapist, who will make their best effort to be available to you when you reach out. Depending on your specific treatment plan, your therapist may provide you with resources to use or contact when situations occur beyond the scope of your online therapy or offline therapy work together.

Booking a session with us is easy and flexible, with several options. You can call our office, and a team member can book you with the best fit-in therapist. We'll review insurance information and a few simple policies and email you a confirmation of your session date and time, whether in-person or virtual. Or you can select your ideal therapist from our website, select a session time that works for you, and we'll reach out to you to confirm your appointment details.

We have a flexible cancellation policy. Call our office or reach out to your counselor or therapist 24 hours or more before your online therapy session time to cancel or reschedule any appointment at no cost.

We take the responsibility of maintaining your privacy seriously. Lifebulb is considered a covered entity under HIPAA guidelines, which means we are subject to all HIPAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions (or recommendations) about our privacy and security practices, we want to help. Contact us at privacy@lifebulb.com.

At Lifebulb, we are extremely selective about the therapists we hire because we know choosing the right therapist can make all the difference in our clients reaching their goals. Our therapists are all educated at the masters level and above and have received several years of hands-on training before becoming fully licensed clinicians. Even among the pool of highly trained therapists, we only work with those who align with our core values. That way, we know your therapist will go the extra mile to help you and offer the best online therapy or in-person counseling.

Our office is located at 6210A Old Franconia Rd. We’ll be happy to meet you!

Call us at 703-955-3703, or write at support@lifebulb.com

6210 A Old Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

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