Therapy for Adolescents, Parents, Adults & Couples in Alexandria, VA
Forward Focus Counseling offers a warm, practical space for adolescents, adults, parents, and couples to understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful change.
A thoughtful approach to meaningful change
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each client. Rachel draws from evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based frameworks, with a focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, increasing emotional awareness, and building useful tools for change.
Adolescents & young adults
Support for anxiety, identity, transitions, relationships, self-understanding, and the pressures of growing up.
Teen & young adult therapy →Parents
A collaborative space to understand family patterns, strengthen connection, and respond to challenges with greater confidence.
Parent counseling →Couples
Relationship-focused therapy to identify recurring cycles, improve communication, and create more secure connection.
Couples therapy →New: Group Counseling in Alexandria
Small, welcoming groups for parents navigating their children's behavioral or developmental needs and young adults seeking friendship, confidence, and connection. Share experiences, learn from one another, and build skills for meaningful change.
In-person in Old Town Alexandria or virtual across Virginia
Choose the setting that works best for you. The Alexandria office offers a private, welcoming environment just off King Street, while secure virtual sessions provide flexibility from home.
Superbills provided
Warm, private spaces designed for conversation
Therapy in Alexandria, VA
Do you offer therapy for teens in Alexandria?
Yes. I work with adolescents and teens ages 10+ who may be navigating anxiety, identity development, emotional regulation, family relationships, school stress, and life transitions.
Learn about teen therapy →Do you provide parent counseling?
Yes. Parent counseling can help you understand family patterns, improve communication and boundaries, and respond more effectively to anxiety, avoidance, and other challenges.
Learn about parent counseling →Do you offer couples therapy?
Yes. Couples therapy focuses on recurring cycles, communication, underlying emotional needs, conflict, and connection, using an EFT-informed and attachment-based approach.
Learn about couples therapy →Do you offer virtual therapy in Virginia?
Yes. In-person therapy is available in Old Town Alexandria, and secure virtual therapy is available throughout Virginia.
How much does therapy cost?
Sessions are $205. Forward Focus Counseling is private pay and does not bill insurance directly. Superbills are provided and out-of-network reimbursement may be available depending on your plan.
Learn about fees and out-of-network reimbursement →What therapy approaches do you use?
I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches.
Learn about IFS, ACT & EFT →See whether Forward Focus Counseling feels like the right fit.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to talk briefly about what you are looking for and how therapy may support your goals.