Area Counselors / Agencies
Behavioral/Emotional/Psychological Evaluations
Public School IEP Meeting Request (call local school)
Denise Booth, LCSW 703-963-3880
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, family and peer issues and other emotional and behavior issues. I also work with families to help build healthy trusting relationships and improve communication patterns.
I use a strengths-based client centered approach incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques, family therapy techniques, and expressive therapies such as art, play and sand therapy. I can also provide counseling from a Christian framework to those individuals desiring a faith-based approach.
Email: Denise.Booth2@gmail.com
Office address: 67 West Lee Street, Suite 202, Warrenton, VA 20186
Dr. Carla Messenger, Licensed Clinical Psychologist; mature Christian woman, formerly worked as a Christian counselor with Cornerstone Family Counseling in Fairfax, now has her own practice in Arlington, VA, 703-527-1200, drcarlamessenger@gmail.com, educational and psychological testing and evaluation, anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, psychological problems related to chronic medical illness/chronic pain, mood disorders, attachment disorders, adoption evaluation, post-adoption therapy http://www.drcarlamessenger.com/
Dr Robert Verdile, Licensed Clinical Psychologist; has conducted educational psychological evaluations on all our CCA NILD students at a reduced cost. 201 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, 703-777-2541, rjverdile@verizon.net, educational and psychological testing and evaluation
Dr. Anthony Henley in Herndon 703-481-6891 (481 Carlisle Drive, Suite 112) I think he has more than one office. - Ed Psych Eval
Dr. Amy Gordon, Ashburn Psychological Services, 703-723-2999 - Ed Psych Eval
Educational Counseling
Learning Enhancement Center, Christina Carson. http://learningenhancementcenters.com/. 540-412-5107
Mathnasium, Warrenton, Carla Strong. (540) 349-9797. mathnasium.com/warrenton
Physical Counseling
Vision Therapy, Tod Davis. (703) 753-9777. Virginiavisiontherapycenter.org
Emotional / Spiritual Counseling
Bridge to Balance LLC, Kristi Gibney MA, LPC, Christian
John Sellars, Masters in Counseling, Warrenton Bible Fellowship, https://www.caredash.com/doctors/john-sellars-vqdy5
Matt Dean, LPC, http://www.mattdeancounseling.com/ 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 125, Gainesville, VA 20155. Phone: 703.505.9014
Grace Ministries, 703-330-0977. http://www.undergrace.org/
Dr. Carla Messenger, Licensed Clinical Psychologist; formerly worked as a Christian counselor with Cornerstone Family Counseling in Fairfax, now has her own practice in Arlington, VA, 703-527-1200, drcarlamessenger@gmail.com, educational and psychological testing and evaluation, anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, psychological problems related to chronic medical illness/chronic pain, mood disorders, attachment disorders, adoption evaluation, post-adoption therapy http://www.drcarlamessenger.com/ (friend of Amanda)
Anne Zewatsky--Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, LCSW, Warrenton, 703-772-9710
Phoenix Family Counseling & Play Therapy Center. phoenixfamilycounseling.com; phone# 571-248-0626; Fax# 866-817-3052; 7350 Heritage Village Plaza Suite 201; Gainesville, Virginia 20155; Most of the staff are Christians; Anthem BCBS; Anthem BCBS Healthkeepers; Anthem BCBS Healthkeepers Plus; Aetna; Carefirst BCBS PPO only (Not Magellan); Kaiser Permanente; Tricare; MHN -
Bixler, Bill; 703-369-2362; Dr. Bill Bixler & Assoc.; Manassas, VA; Psychologist – Christian; No insurance (receipts for out of network reimbursement)
Berryhill, Jeff PhD; 703-591-2551xt22; Cornerstone Family Counseling (Christian); Fairfax, VA; Individual; Marriage
Alexander, Jim; 703-591-2551; Cornerstone Family Counseling (Christian); Fairfax, VA; Marital therapy, Sex addiction, Sex abuse victims; Sex offenders, Gender & Sexuality
Daniel H. Decker, LPC; 703-369-2643; 7534 Diplomat Dr. Suite 201, Manassas, VA 20109; Marital (married w/children; highly thought of); LPC – Christian; Some types of insurance
Simpson, Rickie; 571- 261-1921; 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155, Prince Wm County; Counselor (married w/children-highly thought of); Nurse Masters Level-Christian; Some types of insurance
Ms. Jama Thurman; 703- 330-6088; 9246B Mosby St, Manassas, VA 20110; Adolescents & adults; LPC-Christian/Anthem (attended MBC many years) www.lifechanginggrowth.com
Additional Resources:
Moms in Motion can be a great resource for assisting parents who have special needs children obtain a variety of screenings and are also very collaborative about helping connect moms to resources outside of their group. Their local team could probably give a presentation to your administration. https://momsinmotion.net/resources-general/resources-early-intervention/
Talk to your Pediatrician about the identified child and related behaviors. The pediatrician can sometimes do certain screening or can refer the child/family out to a specific professional regarding what screenings are needed (A local Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or a Licensed Professional Counselor).
You would be surprised, but Insurance Companies can be very helpful if you call and consult with them. Most people think of insurance regarding medical but not the emotional/mental/behavioral stuff. Contacting an insurance company can be a great resource as they usually have a behavioral health department who can guide the parents into specific treatment/screening options (they are incentivized to help for legal reasons and the financial aspect of early intervention saving them money in the long run) . The added benefit of a parent contacting an insurance company is that the insurance company can give a specific list of providers who are in the insurance network so the parent can assured that the screening will be covered.
The Local Community Service Board can also be a great resource for educating parents on different treatment/screening options.
For Warrenton go to https://www.rrcsb.org/services/child-and-family/
For Manassas http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/cs/pages/default.aspx
Psychology Today has a Search Engine for Therapists in a given area. The below link is a link for Christian Therapists in Fauquier County. You can do a similar search for A single City/Town such as Warrenton if desired.