Arlene Magarelli, LPC, LSATP, NCC | Licensed Professional Counselor in Ashburn, Leesburg & Sterling VA | Riverside
Arlene Magarelli, LPC, LSATP, NCC
Counseling & Substance Abuse Treatment in Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling & Beyond

Arlene Magarelli

Licensed Professional Counselor | Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner | National Certified Counselor

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in residential and school-based mental health settings. I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating substance use, co-occurring disorders, trauma, crisis situations, and behavioral challenges. I provide services in both English and Spanish.

Licensed Professional Counselor Telehealth Available Bilingual: English & Spanish Substance Abuse Specialist Ashburn & Loudoun County
“Recovery and healing are possible when people feel understood, supported, and empowered.”
— Arlene Magarelli, LPC, LSATP, NCC
My Approach

Steady, Informed Care for Complex Challenges

I believe behavior is often rooted in unmet needs, trauma, or untreated mental health concerns — not personal failure. True change happens when clients feel both supported and challenged. Serving Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and all of Loudoun County, Virginia, I provide a steady, informed presence while equipping you with the tools and confidence to move forward.

My approach integrates relapse prevention, trauma-informed care including Seeking Safety, DBT-informed skills, and practical coping strategies. Whether working individually or with families, I focus on building stability, accountability, and resilience while honoring each client's unique background and culture.

Clients describe me as...
Steady, compassionate, and knowledgeable — someone who can remain calm in crisis while helping clients feel safe and respected. Families appreciate my direct yet supportive approach.
I work best with clients who...
Are facing complex challenges — including addiction, trauma, serious mental illness, behavioral difficulties, and life instability. I also work with families who want structured guidance and clear next steps.
In sessions, you can expect...
A structured, goal-oriented approach grounded in evidence-based practices. I integrate relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, DBT-informed skills, and practical coping strategies to build stability and resilience.
My philosophy
Recovery and healing are possible when people feel understood, supported, and empowered.
How I Can Help

Areas of Focus

Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Extensive residential and outpatient experience treating addiction alongside chronic mental illness in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Sterling, Virginia.

Trauma-Informed Care & Seeking Safety

Evidence-based anxiety and depression treatment for Loudoun County residents with compassionate, individualized care.

Crisis Intervention & Severe Mental Illness

Managing psychiatric emergencies, hospitalization processes, and court-involved cases across Loudoun County.

Bilingual Counseling & Family Support

Providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations in English and Spanish across Leesburg, Ashburn, and Loudoun County.

Credentials & Background

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) National Certified Counselor (NCC) Bilingual: English & Spanish Trauma-Informed Care Specialist 10+ Years Clinical Experience
Kind Words

What Clients Say

★★★★★

Arlene helped me through the hardest time of my life. Her steady, calm presence made me feel safe enough to start doing the real work of recovery.

Recovery Client
★★★★★

Having a counselor who speaks Spanish and truly understands our culture made all the difference for our family. Arlene gave us clear steps and real hope.

Bilingual Family Client
★★★★★

Arlene doesn't sugarcoat things, but she always makes you feel supported. Her crisis work helped our family when we were at our lowest point.

Family in Crisis

The Human Behind the Practice

Because your provider is a real person, too.

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Bilingual Bookworm
Reads in both English and Spanish
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Morning Walker
Fresh air before the first session
Coffee Lover
Keeps it strong and simple

Ready to Get Started?

Serving individuals and families in Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and all of Loudoun County, Virginia — in English and Spanish. Take the first step toward recovery and healing.