Marriage Therapists in Virginia

Find Marriage Therapists in Virginia

Connect with a licensed therapist in Virginia who gets what you're going through.

Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 80 licensed therapists in Virginia are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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80 specialists found in Virginia

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Michelle Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Forest, Virginia Online + In-person 3 years, 7 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma

I approach marriage therapy from a Biblical perspective with God as the focal point.  I also acknowledge that we are all a byproduct of our own family-of-origin which creates opportunities (and often challenges) in a marriage related to communication,

Barbara Gaddy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Orange, Virginia 20 years experience

Marriage is the single most important commitment that you will ever make. Two individuals come together with all of the scars, experience and expectations that make up a persons life. Attempting to build a life with a happy ending takes daily effort. If you find

Amy Reamer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Richmond, Virginia In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Life events Mental conditions Adoption/Adoptees

I work from a regulation and attachment perspective. How expectations and unmet needs trigger unhealthy cycles. It shouldn’t feel lonely or unsafe in a relationship. 

Linda G. Ritchie, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Fairfax, Virginia Online + In-person 17 years, 3 months experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Marriage

My approach to working with relationships is active and directive. I use the latest research based methods of communication, conflict resolution, attachment theory and trust building to help couples resolve conflicts quickly and deepen their connection.  Many

Tami Allen, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Virginia Beach, Virginia Online 9 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Adoption Anxiety Divorce

I have several years of focused training and experience in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, identity development, relationship and family issues, addiction, crisis management, and life coaching.   I continually

Sarah Cook, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Alexandria, Virginia In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Life events

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and couples at my office in Old Town, Alexandria. Whether you are experiencing stress or want to explore a part of yourself, I would feel privileged to work with you. I have

Robyn E. Brickel, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Alexandria, Virginia In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Marriage Infidelity Intimacy

Robyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in several  forms of couples’ therapy, such as Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), IMAGO, and Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT).

Fox Vernon, Psychologist
Psychologist
Alexandria, Virginia In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Marriage Infidelity Intimacy Life events

As a therapist and musician, I work to create spaces that inspire people to see new possibilities, discover their inner voice, create deeper connections in their lives, and move more steadily toward their dreams. I envision a&

Jennifer Sulouff Ripley, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Virginia Beach, Virginia In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Marriage Intimacy Life events Mental conditions

I direct a couples counseling lab at Regent University providing high quality, low-cost care to couples. We use a hope focused approach to couple treatment for couples.  It uses positive psychology principles and research applied to couples.  We do

Robin Graine, Other Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Other Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Graine Mediation is Virginia’s preeminent divorce mediation service which helps people settle their divorces with less conflict and lower divorce attorney fees. Robin Graine, JD, CDFA® is an experienced mediator on negotiations involving divorce, custody, child

Steven Spatz, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor

Steven is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been practicing counseling for 7+ years in the field. The majority of his clinical background has been focused on child, teenage, and young adult issues.  In his work with children and teens, he feels it is

Articles By Steven Spatz

Supporting Your Partner Through Crisis or Trauma

Supporting Your Partner Through Crisis or Trauma

Things had been going great in the relationship and all of a sudden crisis or trauma occurs for your ...
Mark Glasgow Johnson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Charlottesville, Virginia Online + In-person

Mark Glasgow Johnson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has been working with couples since his first clinical training in San Francisco. He attended the California Institute of Integral Studies, became licensed as an MFT in the 1990’s, and years later

Articles By Mark Glasgow Johnson

How to Practice Self Compassion for a Satisfying Relationship

How to Practice Self Compassion for a Satisfying Relationship

In the last few years I have been introducing my couples clients to a therapeutic modality that first ...
Using Buddhist Practices to Accept Responsibility in Marriage

Using Buddhist Practices to Accept Responsibility in Marriage

It s illuminating to think of marriage counseling as a lab where ideas from both East and West are being ...
Michele, Counselor
Counselor

Michele offers couples workshops, Mindful Marriage and Couple's Communication, in collaboration with her husband, Timothy Smith. They explore the basics of personality and how our personality preferences play into communication styles in couple relationships. They

Pat Tedesco, Other Biblical Counselor
Other Biblical Counselor
Barboursville, Virginia Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Alcohol Abuse Anger Management

I, like you, live in this fallen world where life can be beautiful but is too often complicated, confusing, hard, sad, and painful.

Marjorie Nightingale, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Woodbridge, Virginia Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Blended Families Dating Coaching

I am a licensed couples and sex therapist in Washington, D.C.. I help couples to identify and heal the underlying pain that often fuels relationship distress. Using a systemic frame, I help clients to view their experiences within the multiple contexts that inform

Articles By Marjorie Nightingale

Erectile Dysfunction Is a Couple Issue

Erectile Dysfunction Is a Couple Issue

When a man comes to me to help them with erection problems, they almost always present with a great deal ...
Susan Buniva, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Richmond, Virginia Online + In-person 40 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Blended Families Depression Divorce Family Conflict

While my training has included Systemic Family Therapy, Gottman, RLT, Object Relations, and the Developmental model, in the end, I use some combination of all these approaches and the 40 years of couples that have taught me the most.  Having all these tools in

Sarah Dawn Elaine Penston, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Norfolk, Virginia Online + In-person 12 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Coping Skills Depression

I'm not your typical therapist. With me, you get a real person, free from judgement, that genuinely cares about your progress. I am a creative & passionate person both personally and professionally. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered

Kirsten Madsen, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Fairfax, Virginia Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues

My approach to couples therapy is the Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP) for couples. Together we will help you with:

Rachel Ann Dine, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chesapeake, Virginia In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Divorce General marriage Infidelity Life events

Marriage and couples counseling in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, Virginia for couples wanting to strengthen their relationship or recover from infidelity. Relationships are complex. Life happens, kids happen, careers evolve, but where does that leave

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Therapy in Virginia: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across Virginia right now, based on 80 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$161
Most treated specialties
Relationship Issues, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
15 years
Session format availability
Online only 10% In-person only 10% Both formats 80%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 58% Male 13% Non-binary/other 29%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Virginia

How are marriage therapists verified in Virginia?

Every marriage therapist listed in Virginia is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Virginia?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Virginia. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Virginia?

Marriage therapists listed in Virginia charge an average of $161 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Virginia before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Virginia before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Virginia?

Yes: 80% of marriage therapists listed in Virginia offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Virginia will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Virginia?

Search the directory for Virginia and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Virginia?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Virginia without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Virginia?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Virginia are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.