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

1,039 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Falls Church: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, RP Score 77/100; 4.2★ from 241 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria, 290 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,039 ranked; ranked #33.

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

1,039 West Falls Church therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 342 open Saturdays and 155 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,039 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West 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 West Falls Church at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board774.2★ (241)Fairfax, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC764.7★ (63)Falls Church, 1 mi awaySat · Sun—
3AMFM Mental Health Treatment753.5★ (15)Annandale, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center755.0★ (206)McLean, 5 mi away——
5Newport Academy754.2★ (5)Fairfax, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Kemet Health - Springfield754.9★ (210)Springfield, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC745.0★ (116)Arlington, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Ascend Polywellness Center LLC744.8★ (22)Annandale, 2 mi away——
9Inova Behavioral Health Inpatient743.1★ (30)Falls Church, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Think Happy Live Healthy744.1★ (17)Falls Church, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,039 best therapists and counselors in West 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Falls Church

    Based in Fairfax, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 241 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 241 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031
  2. Based in Fairfax, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  3. Based in Springfield, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
  4. Based in Arlington, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
  5. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  6. Based in Annandale, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7002 Little River Turnpike # L, Annandale, VA 22003
  7. Based in Falls Church, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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
  8. Based in Arlington, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
  9. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
  10. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
  11. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  12. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
  13. Based in Arlington, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2900 S Quincy St #810, Arlington, VA 22206
  14. Based in Falls Church, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
  15. Based in Falls Church, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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

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 1,039 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in West Falls Church, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Treat Mental Health Virginia724.8★ (4)6 mi
27Oak Tree Counseling & Wellness725.0★ (17)2 mi
28Seven Corners Psychotherapy725.0★ (3)3 mi
29AMFM Mental Health Treatment724.1★ (23)6 mi
30Susan's Sleep Solutions725.0★ (48)6 mi
31AMFM Mental Health Treatment724.7★ (12)7 mi
32NeuroPlay Falls Church725.0★ (13)1 mi
33Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria724.4★ (290)6 mi
34Adult Trauma and ADHD Solutions725.0★ (17)2 mi
35Envision Counseling713.0★ (5)2 mi
36Counseling on Call, LLC714.4★ (40)5 mi
37Oasis Mental Health Services714.4★ (91)5 mi
38The Royal Care Counseling Services LLC715.0★ (35)6 mi
39Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance714.6★ (18)4 mi
40Rose Wellness Counseling714.8★ (17)5 mi
41Moxie College Counseling715.0★ (24)8 mi
42Amare Counseling and Education714.4★ (13)4 mi
43Kids Club ABA ABA Therapy in Virginia715.0★ (199)4 mi
44Lifebulb714.6★ (64)6 mi
45One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Fairfax - Mosaic District714.3★ (64)2 mi
46Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria714.7★ (97)7 mi
47The Peaceful Place714.3★ (6)4 mi
48Rebecca M Gleed LMFT714.6★ (7)7 mi
49Dr. Goldberg & Associates715.0★ (3)4 mi
50Randolph A Frank PC703.6★ (25)4 mi

Also serving West 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 West Falls Church
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adam O’Neill & Associates5.0★ (2)2 mi
Ann O'Malley, PhD Psychologist5.0★ (2)2 mi
Barry J. Alvarez, LMFT5.0★ (2)2 mi
Center for Life Strategies, LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Dr. Pearl Zurich & Associates5.0★ (2)3 mi
Expand Psychology5.0★ (2)2 mi
Hope Robinson, Counselor5.0★ (2)4 mi
Jessica Echeverry, Counselor5.0★ (2)4 mi
Kim Haywood Counseling5.0★ (2)2 mi
Kiwi Therapy PLLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Laura A. Granato, PHD3.0★ (2)4 mi
Milestones ABA5.0★ (2)2 mi
Natalie Elwell, Counselor5.0★ (2)4 mi
Razzino Bryan5.0★ (2)2 mi
Rheem, Clark & Associates, LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy5.0★ (2)4 mi
Sebastien Saint-Pierre, Counselor4.5★ (2)4 mi
Sexton PhD, psychologist providing mental health therapy in Falls Church4.5★ (2)2 mi
Thomas Lamp, LPC, CADC, SAP3.0★ (2)2 mi
Wesley Anne Little, LPC5.0★ (2)2 mi

How we ranked West Falls Church therapists and counselors

We scored 1,039 West 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 West 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 West Falls Church: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in West Falls Church?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in West Falls Church, VA is Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.2★ from 241 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC (#2) and AMFM Mental Health Treatment (#3) follow. We ranked 1,039 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in West Falls Church?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,039 therapists and counselors serving West Falls Church, VA. 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 West Falls Church work on weekends?

342 of 1,039 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 155 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (#1), My Psychiatrist Falls Church, LLC (#2) and AMFM Mental Health Treatment (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Falls Church therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,039 rated therapists and counselors in West Falls Church is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria has the most, 290 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 West Falls Church count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the West 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 West 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 West Falls Church

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,039 therapists and counselors serving West Falls Church.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.