Online therapy in Virginia

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Virginia. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
About finding online care in this state

Searching for an online therapist in Virginia can open up more options than staying within a short drive of home. This page is here to help you find therapists licensed in Virginia who offer online care. Whether you are in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, the Shenandoah Valley, or a smaller community, telehealth lets you compare providers across the state instead of limiting your search to whoever is closest. That makes it easier to focus on fit: the issues you want help with, the kind of support you want, and the style of care that feels right for you. You can narrow your search with filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for a therapist, medication management, or both.

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Dr. Lindsey Hovan

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“In addition to depression, anxiety, work stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, I also specialize in: - History of trauma and its impact on sense of self, attachment, and relational patterns - Distress related to caregiving - Reproductive Mental Health (including fertility, perinatal, and postpartum)”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Caregiver Support · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Barbra Rogoff

Barbra Rogoff LCSW

LCSW

Licensed In:
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
“I work with individual adults 18+.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Life Transitions · Self Esteem
Natalie Thomson

Natalie Thomson, PLLC

LCPC

Licensed In:
Illinois, Virginia
“Adults and teens 13-64 years of age. LGBTQIA+ individuals, polyamory, anxiety, depression, OCD, and Neurodivergent-affirming.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Autism · Bipolar Disorder · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Sara Frye

Frye Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Frye Psychological Services is a neurodiversity-affirming practice that provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults (including adults being diagnosed for the first time). Our evaluations provide a comprehensive look at an individual’s neurocognitive profile, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. This information is used to help clarify diagnoses, identify areas for growth, and provide personalized recommendations to help neurodivergent individuals overcome barriers and thrive at school, work, and in their daily life.”
Services:
Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Educational and Learning Disabilities
Misty Williams

Williams Therapy and Consulting

LMFT

Licensed In:
Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Wisconsin
“I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are ready for meaningful change. Many are navigating anxiety or relationship challenges and are open to understanding themselves more deeply through intentional work.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Ashley Molin

Trailhead Counseling, Inc

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“My practice focuses on individuals who feel they fall outside of traditional narratives of what our lives "should" look like. This may show up in your relationships, sexuality, gender, or general approach to life. Through our work together, I can help you identify what works for you and what is better left behind.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Amanda Carrington

Amanda Carrington Counseling, LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Virginia
“I work with adults who are motivated to heal emotional wounds, enhancing the strengths they already possess to live a more present, fulfilling, and authentic life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Grief · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Ashley Carreras

The Gratitude Center

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling like your mind constantly spirals to the worst-case scenario? I specialize in helping women with anxiety and trauma break free from constant overthinking, negative self-talk, and the pressure to chase the next achievement. I often work with women who appear “fine” on the outside but, behind closed doors, wrestle with worries about what could go wrong and a persistent feeling that they’re never doing enough. I support women in transforming unhelpful thought patterns, reducing anxiety, and learning how to quiet the mental spiral so they can start truly living. My goal is to help you create a life that feels aligned, grounded, and authentic not one driven by fear and anxiety.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Benedict Etienne Gauthier

De Tenebris Ad Lucem Psychotherapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
Florida, Maine, South Carolina, Virginia
“I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in painful emotional or relationship patterns, even when they understand intellectually where those patterns come from. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, or the lasting effects of difficult family dynamics and trauma. I often work with people who repeatedly find themselves in the same kinds of relationships, suppress anger or other emotions to preserve connection, or feel disconnected from their own needs. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and particularly suited to clients who want depth-oriented therapy rather than symptom management alone.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Gender Identity · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Alberto Gamarra

Mental Mastery, P. A.

Ph. D., NCSP

Licensed In:
Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Washington
“Areas I have chosen to focus on include: Specific Learning Disabilities, Gifted Evaluations, Emotional/Behavior Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Sports Related Concussions (consultation, baseline assessment, and follow-up), Coaching Youth Sports, Performance Profiling, Confidence, Parenting an athlete, Team Cohesion, and setting age-appropriate expectations. I can help you to understand your child’s learning issues, emotional challenges, and developmental stages.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Educational and Learning Disabilities
Sonya S. Carter

Carter Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

LCSW, LICSW, BCTP-II, CCM

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC
“I provide individual and family psychotherapy for adults (18 years old+). As a perinatal mental health therapist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for mothers and their partners during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. I also support mothers experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and the many emotional adjustments that come with growing a family. As a trauma therapist, My role is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace. Together, we work to understand the impact of trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your strengths.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Joanne Whalen

Joanne Whalen, Psy.D., LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with clients struggling with a range of challenges associated with fertility and pregnancy including infertility and IVF treatment, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety as well as the adjustment to parenthood. I also work with individuals and caregivers coping with medical issues including such things as cancer and chronic illness. I treat individuals dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and OCD. Lastly, I have a passion for working with medical providers often around stress and worklife balance and have a unique understanding having worked in medical settings and alongside medical providers most of my career in addition to growing up in family of medical providers.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in Virginia

Online therapy can be especially practical in Virginia because getting to an office can look very different depending on where you live. In Northern Virginia, traffic and commuting can make a short appointment take much more time out of your day. In Hampton Roads, bridge-tunnel traffic can add another layer of unpredictability. And in mountain, valley, or more rural parts of the Commonwealth, distance, road conditions, and winter weather can make in-person care harder to keep consistent. Telehealth gives you room to look beyond the nearest office and compare Virginia-licensed providers across different parts of the state. That can be a real advantage if you are balancing work, classes, caregiving, or frequent travel within Virginia. As you browse, think about fit, current availability, session times, payment options, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. The Virginia resources below can also help you verify a license or find public and lower-cost support when needed.

Online therapy in Virginia: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in Virginia?

Start with the filters that matter most to you, such as specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for therapy or medication management. From there, read a few profiles closely and compare things like approach, availability, and whether the provider feels like a good match for what you want help with. It can be helpful to reach out to two or three people so you can compare fit before booking.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

A good place to start is asking whether the therapist is licensed to see clients in Virginia, whether they work with the concern you want help with, and what their style is like. You can also ask what the first few sessions usually involve, how scheduling works, and what to expect for cost, insurance, or self pay. Beyond logistics, it is okay to pay attention to how you feel in the conversation. Therapy is personal, and feeling comfortable with the therapist matters.

Does my online therapist have to live in Virginia, and what happens if I travel out of state?

No. Your therapist does not have to live in Virginia. What matters is whether they are licensed, or otherwise allowed, to see you where you are physically located during the session. If you will be traveling, tell the provider before your appointment. Depending on where you are, they may be able to continue care, may need to reschedule, or may need multistate authority. This guide to therapists licensed in multiple states can help you plan ahead.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in Virginia?

Depending on the provider, you may find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. The right service depends on your needs, your goals, and what a provider offers through telehealth.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. Some providers here offer medication management, some offer therapy, and some offer both. Medication management focuses on evaluating symptoms, prescribing when appropriate, monitoring side effects, and adjusting medication over time. Online therapy focuses on building coping skills, emotional support, and behavior change. Some people use one service, while others use both. If you need a controlled substance prescription, check directly with the provider, because telehealth prescribing rules and provider policies can vary.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in Virginia?

A good starting point is Virginia’s DBHDS Find Help page, which points people to community programs and says help is available no matter your ability to pay. You can also look up your local Community Services Board, use 211 Virginia for community resources, or check NAMI Virginia for support groups, education, and local connections. If you are in crisis, call or text 988. The official links are included in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s Virginia license?

Virginia’s Department of Health Professions has a public lookup tool where you can search a provider’s license and basic credential information. If you want to dig deeper by profession, the official board links can be listed in the resources section below as well.

Does insurance cover online therapy in Virginia, and how does payment usually work?

Coverage varies by plan. Some plans cover telehealth mental health care, and Virginia Medicaid offers behavioral health services and telehealth options. The amount you pay can still depend on your network, deductible, copay, and the type of service you are booking. Before scheduling, ask whether the provider is in network, what you will owe per session, and whether they can provide a superbill if you plan to use out-of-network benefits.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though some providers may also allow sessions by phone or tablet. Most telehealth therapy appointments happen by video. In some situations, phone calls, texting, or email may also be used as part of telehealth, depending on the provider, the type of service, and the platform they use. Many providers also have their own policies about where clients can attend sessions from, so it is a good idea to check with the provider ahead of time.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space for sessions. In those situations, in person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

Virginia mental health resources

Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 call, text, and chat support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, and substance use crisis.

DBHDS Find Help

State starting point for crisis care, public behavioral health services, and local help options.

CSB/BHA Directory

Search your local Community Services Board or Behavioral Health Authority by city, county, zip, or name.

NAMI Virginia

State NAMI chapter with support groups, education, advocacy, and local affiliate connections.

Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Find clinics serving uninsured Virginians; some sites include mental health, pharmacy, or related support.

Virginia DHP License Lookup

Search by occupation, name, location, or status to verify many Virginia health licenses.

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Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.