We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care in person or online. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!
#LiveAuthentic with professional counseling services
Ellie Mental Health in McLean, Virginia isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Individual Therapy
Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care ...
Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care individualized to your needs. Whether you are seeking treatment for a mental illness, support for a recent life change, or help in a specific area of your life, individual therapy is just between you and your therapist.
Couples Therapy
Attend therapy session with your partner – whether you’re just dating, engaged, or married. Couples therapy is a safe place to talk through relationship issues with a counselor you can trust, get help navigating a divorce, or build a strong foundation for the future.
Online Therapy
Attend therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or wherever else you have an internet connection. With online therapy, you get deep with your therapist while sipping tea in your favorite comfy chair, snuggled in your pajamas, or between work meetings.
Family Therapy
Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work through harmful patterns, and improve communication skills. Family therapy is a group effort – bring your partner, the kids, the in-laws, stepchildren, your siblings, or whoever else is involved with your family dynamic.
Play Therapy
Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may struggle to express difficult emotions or talk about trauma. Play therapy allows children to process and express how they’re feeling, learn healthy coping skills, and strengthen behavioral and communication skills.
Grief Therapy
Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what comes next. Grief therapy provides you with professional support as you work through loss, process any trauma, and navigate next steps.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma has impacted. Trauma-informed therapy means working with a therapist who has a deep understanding of the many ways trauma can affect your life and your overall sense of self, safety, and well-being.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-backed treatment approach for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health disorders. EMDR therapy often involves you talking about your trauma while moving your eyes back and forth to reprocess the traumatic experience.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment used to determine if an individual meets the criteria for Autistic Spectrum Disorder and is conducted by our Clinical Psychologist. The evaluation varies depending on age but generally involves medical and developmental history, a caregiver interview, observation of behaviors, cognitive and language assessments, and diagnostic decision-making.
Executive Functioning/ ADHD Evaluation
This thorough assessment is designed for ages 6+ only and determines whether an individual has challenges related to executive functioning or meets the criteria for ADHD. The process involves various components including clinical interviews, behavioral observations, rating scales, questionnaires, cognitive and academic assessments, and diagnostic decision-making to assess aspects of executive functioning and ADHD symptoms.
Psychological Evaluation
This evaluation aims to understand one’s psychological and emotional well-being and to diagnose any mental health conditions or psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and provides a clear understanding of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. This process is essential for developing appropriate treatment plans and interventions tailored to the individual’s needs.
Developmental/Cognitive/IQ Evaluation
An assessment designed to evaluate an individual’s cognitive abilities, intellectual functioning, and developmental level. This evaluation provides valuable insights into the individual’s strengths and weaknesses in various cognitive domains and helps identify any developmental delays, learning disabilities, or intellectual giftedness.
Group therapy for those that enjoy growing with others!
Get out and make friends in similar situations. We are here to help.
Find group therapy near you in McLean, Virginia that is catered to your unique demographic, history, and mental health needs. Group therapy provides a nurturing space to heal and grow in community with others.
Veterans/First-Responders Group
Men and Women, ages 18 and over
This group is for adult men and women who have experience in military or first-responder positions who are seeking to make connections to improve accountability, motivation, and explore common areas of concern. This group is great for individuals with dark humor, who have difficulty relating to others, or who have experienced instances of not feeling like they can connect with family/friends due to their work.
Adults only, must have a loved who has been impacted by a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (bipolar with psychosis, depression with psychosis, schizophrenia, at-risk syndromes)
This group is for parents of loved ones who have or are currently experiencing psychosis. Parent support is ideal for parents who have been involved with treatment for at-risk for psychosis, individuals who have been engaged in a first-episode psychosis program, or individuals that have been attempting to get linked to proper treatment for managing symptoms.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in McLean. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
Adoption Support
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bereavement and Loss
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphia
Burnout
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Disorders
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Premarital Counseling
Psychosis
Relationship Counseling
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Social Anxiety
Stress
Suicidal Thoughts
Trauma
Want to learn more about our mental health services?
Get matched with the perfect therapist for your needs
Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.
When you call us, our Client Access Specialists will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.
Ellie has created an employment model that prioritizes creativity, culture, and compensation. If you’re looking for a place you can thrive in your professional life and make a difference in your community, you’ve found it!
