All of us have moments in life where we feel stuck. This may mean feeling anxious or depressed, facing a life transition, struggling with relationship difficulties, or feeling isolated. No matter what your struggling with, you feel like your life is missing something, whether its meaningful relationships, purpose, or the ability to cope with difficulties.

More than anything, you likely want to feel better and move forward.

Having a psychologist to talk to can make all the difference. We'll work together to help you get to a better place. Our therapy relationship will be built on genuineness, warmth, acceptance, trust and openness. No feeling or situation lasts forever and you can feel better.

Here’s what you can expect from Old Town Psychology:

1.) Convenience: Located in Old Town Alexandria VA or remotely via teletherapy with evening and weekend hours to fit your schedule.

2.) Personalized Approach: We meet you where you’re at and provide a safe, warm environment where you can feel comfortable.

3.) Evidence-Based: The techniques used by our trained psychologists are based on clinical research that has been proven to work.

Therapy at Old Town Psychology

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

We use evidence-based interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help you gain insight and build the skills necessary to overcome challenges. This may involve developing coping or social skills, building healthy relationships, and understanding yourself better.

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What to Expect

INITIAL CONSULTATION

You may be wondering if therapy is right for you or if you can find the help you're seeking. The first step is to call, email, or text us for a complimentary consultation. We will talk for around 15 minutes about what you’d like to get out of therapy. You can also ask any questions you might have. If the fit seems right we can talk about next steps.

FIRST SESSION

During the first session, we will talk about your personal history and current situation so that we can get a better understanding of you. Together we'll decide the best approach for you. You will also complete forms, such as consent forms. This first session lasts 50 minutes and happens either in person at our Alexandria, VA office or remotely via a HIPAA compliant secure video portal.  

CONTINUING THERAPY

Usually after the first 2 sessions, you'll know whether you want to continue in therapy. The length of therapy is different for each person and depends on your needs and wants. You can end therapy any time you would like.

FEES AND INSURANCE

We offer the follow types of sessions:

• $90 - $110 for a 25 minute session

• $180 - $220 for a 50 minute session

• $252 for a couples therapy session

Payment is due at each session. We will discuss specifics during our initial phone consultation.

We are out of network for insurance, like most therapists in the DC area. However, approximately 50% of our clients are able to receive reimbursement from their insurance. We’ll work closely with you to make the reimbursement process as easy as possible.

For more information about your right to receive a good faith estimate of expected charges, please click here.

 Facts to Consider

How many people go to therapy?

More people seek therapy than you might think. Almost half of adults (48%) reported that someone in their household received mental health treatment in the past year.

How long are most people in therapy?

The length of therapy really depends on your preferences and how you’re feeling. Everyone moves at a different pace. In general, research has found that half of people improve after 8 sessions. Regardless of the number of sessions, the most important thing is developing a plan that works for you, your needs, and your goals.

Can anyone benefit from therapy?

People seek therapy for a variety of different reasons. Regardless of your current situation, all of us encounter challenges, competing demands, and stress in life. Therapy can help you problem-solve to overcome challenges, balance your roles and responsibilities, and cope with stress. Anyone can benefit from this kind of help.

1. https://www.cfnova.org/images/CFNV_Mental_Health_Report_Final_Web_Embargo.pdf