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Melinda McGarvey

LCSW Melinda McGarvey, LCSW
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem,

Introduction

Our emotions give us valuable information about what is OK for us and what is not OK. If we try to ignore them or put them off until later, they tend to become more intense until we get what they are trying to tell us. I have a passion for helping people understand and accept their emotions, identify their needs, and communicate them in ways that it is easier for others to understand and respond to. I have completed advanced training in Gottman Method for couples therapy, along with training from The Developmental Model, and this informs my work with both couples and individuals who are feeling stuck or confused in their relationships. My approach is to help clients gain insight and learn skills they can use on their own. While I do have clients that I have seen longer-term, I am not the kind of therapist that expects people to come in at the same time each week for years. Many of my clients come in to work on something that has built up and feels hard right now, and as they gain understanding, use new approaches and begin to feel better, they often move toward spacing out sessions and "graduating" from therapy, and then coming back if a check-in or additional support feels helpful. I am happy to provide a free consultation to answer any questions and explore whether I might be a good fit to support your goals. Thanks for reading this far, and if you are curious about starting therapy with me, please reach out!

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Foreign Service
  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Consultation - No Charge $0
  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $190 - $250
  • Psychotherapy, 53 min $190
  • Family psychotherapy, conjoint psychotherapy with the patient present $250

Locations

Melinda McGarvey LCSW
Alexandria, VA 22314-2015
Video Office

FAQ

Is Melinda McGarvey accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melinda McGarvey is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Melinda McGarvey offer telehealth appointments? Melinda McGarvey does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melinda McGarvey specialize in? Melinda McGarvey specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Codependency, Couples Counseling, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Military/Veteran's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, and Trauma.
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