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Individual Counseling in Ashburn, VA

Individual therapy offers a private, supportive space to process life's challenges, build self-awareness, and develop lasting tools for emotional wellness. Our therapists in Ashburn work with children, teens, and adults.

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Why Choose Riverside?
✓ Personalized to Your Goals
✓ Diverse Specialties & Approaches
✓ Serving Loudoun County Since 2002

What Is Individual Counseling?

Individual counseling is a private, one-on-one relationship between you and a licensed therapist. No distractions, no group dynamics, no agenda but your own. Just space to talk honestly about what is going on and figure out what to do about it. If you are wondering whether individual therapy or couples counseling (or family therapy) makes more sense, both can happen at the same time. Individual therapy is the right starting point when your goals are personal, when you need private space to process, or when you want to strengthen yourself independent of a relationship dynamic.

What We Actually Work On

Our therapists work with the full range of what life throws at people. Anxiety that will not switch off. Depression that flattens everything. Grief, relationship stress, and the exhaustion of trying to hold it all together. For clients dealing with trauma, we also offer EMDR therapy, a specialized, evidence-based approach that targets difficult memories directly rather than just managing symptoms. A big part of individual counseling is also building practical skills for the real world: how you talk to yourself when things go wrong, how you respond under pressure, how you set limits with people who drain you.

What to Expect in Your First Session

Your first session is mostly a conversation. Your therapist will ask about what brought you in, a bit of your history, and what you are hoping to work on. You are not expected to have everything figured out before you arrive. Not sure which therapist is right for you? Our provider matching page helps you find someone who specializes in exactly what you are dealing with, so you start from a stronger place.

Our Approach at Riverside

Riverside therapists are trained in evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, and EMDR. The American Psychological Association consistently finds that therapy produces meaningful, lasting change for the vast majority of people who engage with it. The National Institute of Mental Health also notes that finding a good fit with your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of a positive outcome, which is why we prioritize thoughtful matching over convenience.

We have served Loudoun County since 2002 and understand the specific pressures of Northern Virginia life: demanding careers, high-achieving schools, and the relentless pace of the DC metro area. We offer in-person sessions in Ashburn and secure telehealth throughout Virginia. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. If you are still on the fence about whether therapy makes sense for you right now, read our post on 8 signs it might be time to see a therapist.

1 in 5
U.S. adults lives with a mental illness — yet less than half receive treatment in any given year (NIMH)
75%
of people who enter therapy show measurable, lasting improvement in symptoms and daily functioning (APA)
Since 2002
providing personalized individual therapy to adults and adolescents across Northern Virginia
Meet Your Therapists

Individual Counseling Providers at Riverside

Amanda George, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Amanda George
LPC

Amanda draws on years as a school counselor in Loudoun County to support children, teens, and families. Warm and practical, she helps clients build skills they can actually use.

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Angela Brown, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Angela Brown
LPC

Angela helps women and girls navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions with evidence-based support and genuine care. Down-to-earth and easy to open up to.

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Angela Williams, LCSW — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Angela Williams
LCSW

Angela creates a welcoming space where people feel comfortable being honest. She works with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, and the pressures of everyday life.

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Arlene Magarelli, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Arlene Magarelli
LPC, LSATP, NCC

Arlene specializes in addiction, dual-diagnosis, and recovery. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings both warmth and real accountability to her work with clients.

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Cara Kenny, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Cara Kenny
LPC

Cara creates a warm, unhurried space for adults working through anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Her style is direct and genuinely compassionate.

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Chiara Weitz, MA — Individual Therapist in Leesburg, VA
Chiara Weitz
MA · Counselor in Residence

Chiara works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions in a warm, person-centered space. She meets clients where they are and helps them build lasting change.

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Christine Fleming, MA — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Christine Fleming
MA

Christine works with adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She draws from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to create a space that feels supportive and real.

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Dan Towery, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Dan Towery
LPC

Dan takes a structured, educational approach to therapy, using diagrams, models, and real-time teaching so clients leave sessions not just feeling heard but actually equipped.

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Deegan Ivers, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Deegan Ivers
LPC

Deegan specializes in anxiety, OCD, and trauma. He brings structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools to sessions that help clients understand and shift the patterns driving their distress.

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Faith Brown, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Faith Brown
LPC

Faith helps teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life changes with an affirming, strength-based approach. She creates a safe space where clients feel genuinely heard.

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Jacquelynn Hollman, PsyD — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Jacquelynn Hollman
LCSW

Dr. Hollman specializes in children, families, and individuals navigating trauma, ADHD, and emotional regulation challenges. Her calm, patient style helps even the most anxious clients feel at ease.

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Kim Roberts, MA — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Kim Roberts
LCSW

Kim helps individuals and families build emotional regulation, communication skills, and deeper connection. Her warm, relational style creates a safe space for real, lasting growth.

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Margaret Zaepfel, LCSW — Individual Therapist in Leesburg, VA
Margaret Zaepfel
LCSW

Margaret is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. She often partners with her certified therapy dog, Shiloh, for added comfort.

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Mike Ellis, LCSW — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Mike Ellis
LCSW

Mike works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. He brings a steady, direct approach that clients often describe as grounding and motivating.

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Raychelle Santos, MA — Individual Therapist in Leesburg, VA
Raychelle Santos
MA

Raychelle supports teens, adults, and couples through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity exploration. She blends warmth with evidence-based tools to help clients build genuine resilience.

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Scott Stapley, PsyD — Licensed Psychologist in Ashburn, VA
Scott Stapley, PsyD
PsyD — Licensed Psychologist

Scott is a licensed psychologist working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He brings depth and practical tools to therapy across a wide range of presenting concerns.

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Tammy George, LPC — Individual Therapist in Ashburn, VA
Tammy George
LPC

Tammy brings warmth and a strengths-based approach to individual therapy, helping adults navigate life's most difficult seasons with practical tools they can use every day.

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