Mental health treatment · Alexandria, VA
Mental health treatment in Alexandria, Virginia
Outpatient treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD in Alexandria, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia — PHP, IOP, therapy, and psychiatric medication management from clinicians who treat mental health and addiction together.
- Most insurance accepted
- Psychiatry on staff
- Virtual care for Virginia residents only
Where we provide care
Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC, and beyond
Our center is in Alexandria, VA, and we regularly see patients from Arlington, Washington, DC, Falls Church, and McLean for in-person PHP and IOP. We also offer secure virtual care sessions throughout Virginia for patients who prefer not to commute.
Conditions treated
Mental health conditions we treat
Every plan starts with a clinical assessment. Depression treatment and PTSD treatment don't look the same — and neither do two people carrying the same diagnosis.
Depression treatment
Care for persistent low mood, loss of motivation, sleep and appetite changes, and thoughts of not wanting to be here — combining therapy with psychiatric evaluation.
Anxiety treatment
Treatment for chronic worry, physical tension, avoidance, and the racing mind that keeps you up at night, using CBT and exposure-based skills.
PTSD & trauma treatment
EMDR and trauma-focused therapy for flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and numbing after single-incident or long-term trauma.
Bipolar disorder treatment
Mood stabilization, medication management, and skills for recognizing early warning signs of manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.
Mood disorder treatment
Care across the mood spectrum — major and persistent depression, bipolar I and II, cyclothymia, and seasonal or postpartum mood episodes, with accurate diagnosis first.
ADHD treatment
Evaluation, medication management, and executive-function coaching for adults struggling with focus, follow-through, and emotional regulation.
Panic disorder treatment
Targeted work on panic attacks, anticipatory fear, and the avoidance that shrinks your life around the next attack.
OCD treatment
Exposure and response prevention for intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals, paired with medication when it's indicated.
Disordered eating treatment
CBT-E, DBT skills, and nutrition counseling for binge eating, restriction, purging, compulsive exercise, and body image distress in medically stable adults.
Dual-diagnosis mental health care
Integrated treatment when a mental health condition sits alongside alcohol, opioid, stimulant, or other substance use.
Therapies & modalities
Evidence-based modalities we use
These are the treatment approaches our Alexandria clinicians actually practice — matched to your diagnosis, not applied to everyone the same way.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Targets the thought patterns driving depression and anxiety and replaces them with skills you can use in real situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and self-harm urges.
EMDR & trauma-focused therapy
Processes traumatic memories so the past stops driving today's panic, anger, and avoidance.
Exposure & response prevention (ERP)
The gold standard for OCD and phobias — structured, gradual exposure that retrains the fear response.
Psychiatric care & medication management
Board-certified psychiatric evaluation, and our medical staff may prescribe and provide ongoing monitoring — adjusted with you, not handed down.
Group therapy & psychoeducation
Process and skills groups where you practice what you're learning with people carrying something similar.
Family therapy & education
Sessions that rebuild communication, set workable boundaries, and teach families what real support looks like.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Collaborative, non-confrontational work that helps you resolve ambivalence about change at your own pace.
Levels of care
Levels of mental health care, from PHP to ongoing therapy
Most people who call aren't sure how much support they need. That's what the assessment is for — and you can step up or down as things change.
- 015 days/week · ~6 hrs/day
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most structured outpatient mental health level of care. Full-day programming with daily group therapy, individual sessions, and psychiatric oversight, while you sleep at home. Often the right step after a hospitalization or when weekly therapy isn't holding.
- 023–5 days/week · day or evening
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Group and individual therapy several times a week with morning and evening tracks, so treatment fits around work, school, and family. A common step down from PHP and a strong start for people who are stable at home.
- 03Weekly · ongoing
Outpatient therapy & medication management
Weekly individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, and skills groups that keep progress in place after intensive programming ends.
- 04Vetted partner network
Higher level of care
When inpatient or residential psychiatric care is the safest first step, we coordinate placement with trusted, vetted providers and take the guesswork out of the handoff. Your plan resumes with us as soon as you're ready for outpatient care.
Across the river from Maryland
Convenient for Maryland commuters
Our Alexandria center is a short drive from Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and the broader Maryland suburbs. Many clients choose in-person PHP and IOP here because the commute is manageable and the program fits around work. Virtual care is available for Virginia residents between in-person visits.
Common questions
Mental health treatment questions, answered
What mental health conditions do you treat in Alexandria?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic disorder, and OCD, along with co-occurring substance use through our dual-diagnosis program.
What levels of mental health care do you offer?
Partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and general outpatient therapy with psychiatric medication management. When inpatient care is needed, we coordinate placement with vetted partner providers.
Can you prescribe psychiatric medication?
Yes. Our psychiatric providers handle evaluation, and our medical staff may prescribe and manage medication on an ongoing basis, always alongside therapy rather than in place of it.
Do you offer virtual care for mental health treatment?
Yes, for Virginia residents. Our clinicians are licensed in Virginia, so virtual sessions are available throughout the state. In-person care at our Alexandria center is open to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC residents.
Do you take insurance?
Most major insurance plans are accepted. Our admissions team verifies your benefits and tells you exactly what's covered before you begin, and we'll walk through self-pay options if you're uninsured.
In-person care at 5400 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA for VA, MD, and DC residents. Virtual care for Virginia residents only.
When outpatient care is not enough
Detox, residential & inpatient referrals
Sometimes recovery starts with a higher level of care. When detox, residential, or inpatient treatment is the safest first step, we coordinate placement with trusted, vetted providers and take the guesswork out of the handoff.
- Same-day assessment for addiction, mental health, or dual-diagnosis needs
- Matched to a vetted detox, residential, or inpatient provider
- Seamless continuation of care with our outpatient team after discharge
Why families trust our referrals
We only refer to providers we have personally vetted for clinical quality, safety, and clear communication. From the first call to the day you step into treatment, our team walks with you through the process — so you are never left to figure it out alone.
Same day – 24 hrs
placement window
VA, DC, MD
regional partner network
Mental health and dual diagnosis guides
Written by our team and medically reviewed by our medical director, Jeffrey H. Simon, M.D.
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Talk to someone who's done this before
Whether you're calling for yourself or for someone you love, the first conversation is free and completely confidential.
- Admissions — 24/7(571) 586-2883
- Location5400 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA
Insurance accepted
Most major insurance covers mental health care
Federal parity law means your mental health benefits should match your medical benefits. We work with Anthem, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Sentara Health Plans, UMR, and Johns Hopkins Health Plans to verify therapy, psychiatry, PHP, and IOP coverage for Alexandria and Northern Virginia families.
Don't see your plan? Call us — we also work with out-of-network benefits and self-pay.
Browse our insurance coverage guides