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Best Therapists And Counselors in Falls Church, VA (2026)

1,066 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Falls Church: My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC, RP Score 76/100; 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, 241 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 1,066 ranked; ranked #6.

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

1,066 Falls Church therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 351 open Saturdays and 158 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,066 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Falls Church 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 therapists and counselors in Falls Church at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC764.7★ (63)Falls ChurchSat · SunOverall
2Inova Behavioral Health Inpatient763.1★ (30)Falls ChurchSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mission Connection755.0★ (7)Falls ChurchSat · Sun—
4Inova CATS Program752.7★ (30)Falls ChurchSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Think Happy Live Healthy754.1★ (17)Falls ChurchSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board754.2★ (241)Fairfax, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center755.0★ (206)McLean, 4 mi away——
8Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC755.0★ (116)Arlington, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Falls Church, VA755.0★ (3)Falls Church——
10Hands on Your Health755.0★ (3)Falls Church——

The 1,066 best therapists and counselors in Falls Church, 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.

  3. #3 Mission Connection

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7777 Leesburg Pike Service Rd Ste 10LN, Falls Church, VA 22043
    View profile for Mission Connection(703) 854-9877

  4. #4 Inova CATS Program

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.7★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
    View profile for Inova CATS Program(703) 289-7599

  5. #5 Think Happy Live Healthy

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    256 N Washington St Ste 2, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Think Happy Live Healthy(703) 942-9745

  8. #8 Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC

    Based in Arlington, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
    Address
    3330 Washington Blvd Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201
    View profile for Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC(872) 259-3679

  9. #9 Falls Church, VA

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    300 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Falls Church, VA(703) 270-8598

  10. #10 Hands on Your Health

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    520 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Hands on Your Health(703) 258-9649

  12. #12 Sunstone Counseling

    Based in Falls Church

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    124D E Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Sunstone Counseling(703) 534-5100

  14. #14 Grey Linda

    Based in Falls Church

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    131 Great Falls St, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Grey Linda(703) 533-1359

  15. #15 Everbe Therapy

    Based in Arlington, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1600 Wilson Blvd #702, Arlington, VA 22209
    View profile for Everbe Therapy(571) 576-3172

  16. #16 Body Dynamics Inc

    Based in Falls Church

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 7 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    410 S Maple Ave #106, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Body Dynamics Inc(703) 527-9557

  17. #17 Newport Academy

    Based in Fairfax, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 125, Fairfax, VA 22031
    View profile for Newport Academy(855) 589-2072

  19. #19 Diane Rainey, Ph.D.

    Based in Falls Church

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    7700 Leesburg Pike Service Rd #425, Falls Church, VA 22043
    View profile for Diane Rainey, Ph.D.(703) 734-1103

  23. #23 Oak Tree Counseling & Wellness

    Based in Falls Church

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    712 W Broad St Suite B3, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Oak Tree Counseling & Wellness(571) 500-8516

  24. #24 Kemet Health - Springfield

    Based in Springfield, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10:30 AM–1 PM
    Address
    5413 Backlick Rd Ste A, Springfield, VA 22151
    View profile for Kemet Health - Springfield(703) 256-1600

  25. #25 Adult Trauma and ADHD Solutions

    Based in Falls Church

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    520 N Washington St Ste 100, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Adult Trauma and ADHD Solutions(301) 359-1874

Therapists and counselors 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 1,066 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Falls Church, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NeuroPlay Falls Church735.0★ (13)In Falls Church
27Susan's Sleep Solutions735.0★ (48)4 mi
28Mission Connection725.0★ (8)5 mi
29Amare Counseling and Education724.4★ (13)3 mi
30Hall Counseling Services725.0★ (14)4 mi
31Moxie College Counseling725.0★ (24)7 mi
32Ascend Polywellness Center LLC724.8★ (22)4 mi
33Hey Dr. Amy - Counseling & Testing Services725.0★ (3)In Falls Church
34Lorena Saavedra Smith, Eco-Psychologist, Author of Awaken Your Roots725.0★ (5)3 mi
35Randolph A Frank PC713.6★ (25)2 mi
36Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annandale712.3★ (14)4 mi
37Curo Consulting Group715.0★ (27)In Falls Church
38Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance714.6★ (18)4 mi
39Dr. Goldberg & Associates715.0★ (3)4 mi
40Eckhouse Therapy715.0★ (22)In Falls Church
41Liminality, LLC715.0★ (26)In Falls Church
42AMFM Mental Health Treatment714.7★ (12)7 mi
43Virginia Therapy Services for Men in their 20 & 30s715.0★ (28)3 mi
44Oasis Mental Health Services714.4★ (91)5 mi
45Compass Behavioral Health PLLC714.5★ (77)In Falls Church
46Mental Health Education and Counseling LLC715.0★ (4)In Falls Church
47AMFM Mental Health Treatment714.1★ (23)7 mi
48The Peaceful Place714.3★ (6)4 mi
49Kids Club ABA ABA Therapy in Virginia715.0★ (199)3 mi
50Aurora House702.6★ (10)In Falls Church

Also serving Falls Church

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Falls Church
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ann O'Malley, PhD Psychologist5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Barry J. Alvarez, LMFT5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Bukas Bart3.0★ (1)In Falls Church
Cherry Blossom Collective, PLLC5.0★ (3)In Falls Church
Curcio Edward P MD4.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Curt Thompson MD & Associates4.7★ (6)In Falls Church
Expand Psychology5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Falls Church Counseling5.0★ (1)In Falls Church
Herrick Lisa R3.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Joseph T Tasosa M.D. | Kaiser Permanente5.0★ (52)In Falls Church
Kim Haywood Counseling5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Leah Walker, MD3.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Milestones ABA5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Mind Stability, LLC5.0★ (1)In Falls Church
Rainey Joe S4.3★ (6)In Falls Church
Razzino Bryan5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Sexton PhD, psychologist providing mental health therapy in Falls Church4.5★ (2)In Falls Church
Shira Gottlieb, PsyD5.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Thomas Lamp, LPC, CADC, SAP3.0★ (2)In Falls Church
Todd Alicia M PhD5.0★ (4)In Falls Church

How we ranked Falls Church therapists and counselors

We scored 1,066 Falls Church therapists and counselors 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 Falls Church 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 therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in Falls Church: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Falls Church?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Falls Church, VA is My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Inova Behavioral Health Inpatient (#2) and Mission Connection (#3) follow. We ranked 1,066 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Falls Church?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,066 therapists and counselors serving Falls Church, VA. 24 of them are based in Falls Church; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Falls Church work on weekends?

351 of 1,066 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 158 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC (#1), Inova Behavioral Health Inpatient (#2) and Mission Connection (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Falls Church therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,066 rated therapists and counselors in Falls Church is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has the most, 241 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each 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 therapists and counselors outside Falls Church count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Falls Church city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Falls Church ranked?

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

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a 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 Falls Church

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,066 therapists and counselors serving Falls Church.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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