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Best Couples Therapists in Fairfax Station, VA (2026)

223 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fairfax Station: Well Marriage Center - Fairfax, RP Score 74/100; 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 34

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria, 290 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 223 ranked; ranked #34.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

223 Fairfax Station couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 75 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 223 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Fairfax Station at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Fairfax Station at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Well Marriage Center - Fairfax744.8★ (76)Fairfax, 3 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Communicate & Connect Counseling735.0★ (8)Fairfax, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office693.7★ (3)Fairfax, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Joshua Crocker, LMFT695.0★ (5)Burke, 1 mi away——
5A Passionate Life, LLC695.0★ (6)Centreville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6The Therapy Nook, LLC685.0★ (3)Camp Springs, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Jackie Aston Therapy | Relationship Therapy and Coaching for Couples & Individuals675.0★ (13)Clarksburg, 5 mi away——
8Brookside Family Therapy674.0★ (8)Manassas, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9The Center for Connection, Healing & Change663.7★ (12)Buckhall, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy664.3★ (15)Sterling, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 223 best couples therapists in Fairfax Station, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fairfax Station

    #1 Well Marriage Center - Fairfax

    Based in Fairfax, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10605 Judicial Dr suite a-1, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - Fairfax(571) 495-1731

  3. #3 The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office

    Based in Fairfax, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 5 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    3930 Walnut St #250, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office(703) 878-3290

  4. #4 Joshua Crocker, LMFT

    Based in Burke, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5631 Burke Centre Pkwy Ste A, Burke, VA 22015
    View profile for Joshua Crocker, LMFT(703) 403-0359

  5. #5 A Passionate Life, LLC

    Based in Centreville, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    15250 Eagle Tavern Way, Centreville, VA 20120
    View profile for A Passionate Life, LLC(703) 727-0181

  6. #6 The Therapy Nook, LLC

    Based in Camp Springs, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 2 PM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Therapy Nook, LLC(301) 535-1239

  8. #8 Brookside Family Therapy

    Based in Manassas, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8781 Mathis Ave, Manassas, VA 20110
    View profile for Brookside Family Therapy(571) 445-0265

  15. #15 Healed Like Kintsugi LLC

    Based in Aspen Hill, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 10:30 AM–2:30 PM · Wed–Thu 10:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    View profile for Healed Like Kintsugi LLC(301) 892-3141

  16. #16 DC Hypnosis

    Based in Fairfax, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hypnotherapy service”.

    • 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 2 PM–7 PM
    Address
    12737 Heatherford Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for DC Hypnosis(703) 999-7687

  18. #18 Decision Point Therapy

    Based in Vienna, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    243 Church St NW, Vienna, VA 22180
    View profile for Decision Point Therapy(703) 249-9498

  21. #21 Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC

    Based in Alexandria, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 N Washington St Ste 500, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC(703) 518-8883

  24. #24 Select Counseling

    Based in Arlington, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5317 Langston Blvd. #6, Arlington, VA 22207
    View profile for Select Counseling(410) 949-1238

Couples therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 223 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Fairfax Station, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Keystone Therapy Group604.6★ (9)1 mi
27Well Marriage Center - Bethesda605.0★ (15)18 mi
28Rose Wellness Counseling604.8★ (17)5 mi
29Erin Nes Therapy, LLC605.0★ (4)18 mi
30Finding Solutions Counseling Centers594.9★ (32)3 mi
31Polaris Counseling Center: Trauma and Couples Counseling in Fairfax County595.0★ (5)4 mi
32LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW584.2★ (5)13 mi
33David Heebner LLC582.6★ (5)8 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria584.4★ (290)10 mi
35Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodbridge584.5★ (193)10 mi
36Mark A. Bodwalk, LPC585.0★ (3)3 mi
37Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy575.0★ (11)18 mi
38Lifebulb574.6★ (64)9 mi
39Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy575.0★ (5)17 mi
40Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Reston574.6★ (96)11 mi
41Dr. Goldberg & Associates563.8★ (10)7 mi
42Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC565.0★ (116)13 mi
43Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean564.7★ (120)12 mi
44Tortally Therapeutics, LLC: Psychotherapy and Counseling Services565.0★ (51)5 mi
45Healing Through Connection LLC565.0★ (14)3 mi
46Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy565.0★ (22)14 mi
47Lori Ann Shapiro, Counselor563.4★ (5)17 mi
48Dr. Teressa Bowman of Vision Hope And Healing LLC.554.6★ (30)7 mi
49Columbia Mental Health Psychiatrists and Therapists - Fairfax554.5★ (47)3 mi
50Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manassas554.1★ (94)10 mi

Also serving Fairfax Station

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Fairfax Station
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ann O'Malley, PhD Psychologist5.0★ (2)10 mi
APRIL WILLIAMS JACKSON, LCSW PC5.0★ (1)In Fairfax Station
Aspire Counseling Group5.0★ (2)9 mi
Benna Z. Sherman, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)5 mi
Bon Ridge Wellness, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Center for Intimacy and Relationships - Sex Therapy & Couples Therapy5.0★ (2)9 mi
Center for Life Strategies, LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Christina M. Schultz, MA, LPCIn Fairfax Station
Daniel H. Decker, PhD, LPC, LMFT5.0★ (2)10 mi
Joseph Wall LPC, LMFT5.0★ (2)4 mi
Lisa G. Gordon, LCSW5.0★ (2)8 mi
Marriage and Family ConsultantsIn Fairfax Station
Meenal Pathak, Psychiatrist5.0★ (2)10 mi
Metropolitan Psychological Services, Tysons Corner, VA5.0★ (2)10 mi
Michael Borash LPCIn Fairfax Station
Motivate N Renew5.0★ (2)9 mi
Mrs. Maria Stewart3.0★ (2)8 mi
Neda Hejazi, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)10 mi
Synergy Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Wesley Anne Little, LPC5.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Fairfax Station couples therapists

We scored 223 Fairfax Station couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fairfax Station data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Fairfax Station: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Fairfax Station?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Fairfax Station, VA is Well Marriage Center - Fairfax with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Communicate & Connect Counseling (#2) and The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office (#3) follow. We ranked 223 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Fairfax Station?

RankedPsychologists ranks 223 couples therapists serving Fairfax Station, VA. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Fairfax Station work on weekends?

75 of 223 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Well Marriage Center - Fairfax (#1), Communicate & Connect Counseling (#2) and The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fairfax Station couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 223 rated couples therapists in Fairfax Station is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria has the most, 290 reviews, and ranks #34. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Fairfax Station count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Fairfax Station city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Fairfax Station ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Fairfax Station

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 223 couples therapists serving Fairfax Station.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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