Joan helped me through a lot in my life. As an adolescent,…read moreI'd seen a lot of therapists- particularly because I'd had a rough time. Growing into adulthood is a struggle for anyone, and I was having a rough time. You meet people that care, and then you meet people that both care and can engage you. The latter is Joan Normandy-Dohlberg. Not only did Joan make me feel comfortable & safe to express my feelings (& share my deepest darkest,) but she engaged me in a way I knew I was heard & felt I could accomplish more & do better for myself- no judgment, no falsity. She helped me every step of the way, ESPECIALLY when I was in my own way. As someone who's seen a lot of therapists in the greater Burke/DMV area, I want to be clear that I am leaving this review as a GLOWING review of Ms. Dr. Joan Normandy-Dolberg-- and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better therapist than her.

I have been seeing Joan Normandy-Dolberg for the past year and she has helped me make SIGNIFICANT…read moreprogress in dealing with an abusive childhood and depression. She is very knowledgeable and uses different methods to help you cope and understand your feelings and so you can process a painful past and not let it impinge on the rest of your life. She is a great listener but unlike another therapist I had in the past, she doesn't just listen and tell you its "normal", she actually discusses how it's affecting you and ways to lessen it's impact on your mental health. She uses EMDR, a therapy that helped me SO much by lessening the pain of past trauma and now the remembrances of these events is much more infrequent and does not cause high levels of anxiety. You can ask my husband, my life has vastly improved since I started seeing Joan. Karen, her office manager, is very sweet and friendly and it is just such a great environment. If you are in need of a genuine, caring and highly qualified counselor, I highly recommend Joan.

Dr. Lynn Piper is 1 of the Best! She listens intently to her Clients (unlike many Therapists WH0…read moreare just there to collect their FEE 0r sleep through sessions like Dr. Franklin J. Pepper, WH0 HAD to drink Dr. Peppers during my sessions just to stay awoke! He was supposed to be Pepping me up, not himself!! Whatever PRICE or FeE Dr. Lynn Piper requests, PAY 4 IT,, She is 1 of the Best & W0RTH the M0NEY (Every) PENNY!

Dr. Lynn Piper is truly amazing. Without going into too much detail, I would recommend her to…read moreanyone. She doesnt just listen because it's her job, but she is genuine and cares about the person sitting across from her as a person and Not just a "patient". If you are struggling she does whatever she can to help. She us awesome.

Crescent Counseling Center is an excellent counseling operaton. Prospective patients complete a…read moresurvey and other documets online. One is then matched with a therapist matching your needs and intake and assessment appointments made. Ongoing appointments occur on a weekly or biweekly basis depending on the situation. If more frequent appointments are necessary, they can be arranged. An online Patient Portal is used to track appointments and send messages. I have found my therapist to be an outstanding resource with excellent communication skills and patient rapport.

From the owner: Crescent Counseling Center offers mental health counseling to individuals and families. We believe…read morethat compassionate care, high team morale, and a calm environment are not only helpful to the therapeutic process, but absolutely essential.

My daughter sees Ms. Amanda and she is great. So impressed with everyone at the practice. So happy…read moreI found them.

Michelle has a unique way of connecting with her teen clients which allows them to feel comfortable…read moresharing with her. It's why we have followed her wherever she went! Her new office space is amazing allowing her to provide new services to clients. Most importantly, Michelle is always most concerned about the well being of her clients. As a parent, it makes me feel great about the services she provides because it doesn't feel like a service but someone who cares for your child. Awesome!

Louise is a top notch professional and I highly recommend her to everyone.read more

Louise is a miracle worker! She worked with my children very closely and was able to have them open…read moreup to me. My children had nothing but wonderful experiences with her. To this day they still ask about her. She is always in their hearts. We hope to come back soon to visit to say hi. 5 stars all the way!!! She knows what she is doing and is extremely good at it!

My dad felt utterly humiliated and demoralized after his "evaluation" by Dr. Lebedun and Dr. Shaw…read more His report was also incredibly biased and left out important information and details and then opined on what my dad's capacity was a year before the evaluation, which was well beyond the scope. He was clearly a hired gun trying to fit a narrative. Absolutely do not take your loved ones to see Dr. Lebedun.

Has a 'system' that he applies to everyone and ignores individual needs/circumstances. Save some…read moretime and find someone else.

We have been seeing Dr. Emily Danon for over a year with our daughter who has severe ADHD and ODD…read more Emily has been pivotal in reaching us how to effectively parent and support our child, as well as help improve her self-confidence, life skills and coping with her disorders in a very positive, professional way. She has always gone out of her way to support us and our daughter, including facilitating sessions during vacations, summer camps, etc. Since beginning therapy here, our communication and relationship with our daughter has never been better. Emily genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. It's worth mentioning, Emily is one of my daughters favorite people. So it's safe to say it goes both ways. We painstakingly searched for months and months for a pediatric therapist and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend Emily to absolutely anyone.

From the owner: The Center for Cognitive Therapy and Assessment is a mental health clinic that specializes in…read morecognitive behavioral therapy. With three convenient locations in Falls Church, McLean, and Alexandria, Virginia, the practice offers comprehensive treatment for all types of mood and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Founded by licensed clinical psychologist Katie O'Meara, PsyD, in 2005, the practice continues to expand by the year, bringing on warm, compassionate, talented clinicians who specialize in a wide range of treatment modalities.  Practicing evidence-based care is essential for developing targeted treatment plans at The Center for Cognitive Therapy and Assessment.  The experienced clinicians implement various techniques into their care, including play therapy Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), group, and psychodynamic therapy. The practice also emphasizes collaboration by including parents and caregivers in their treatments. The clinicians offer parent coaching and co-parenting counseling for families adapting to changes, such as divorce, separation, grief, aggressive behaviors, and other situational difficulties. In addition, many of the clinicians are certified in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-based intervention for families of children with anxiety...

I can't believe I haven't written Dr. Shostak a review, long as I've been his patient! I saw two…read moreawful reviews on Google, which I refuted there, and now will, here, too. Basically, he's your stereotypical absent-minded professor caricatured in TV and movies. His office is in W. Springfield, shared with other businesses - not a medical park. The building actually smells like feet and exhaust a lot of the time. it's just him and his office manager, Margaret, so he's extremely busy all the time - there's no bank of doctors under one umbrella. And from my hometown, it's a really long drive, which is a big strain. I wouldn't go to anyone else though. I hope he never retires, because i'll be hard-pressed to find anyone else as good; that I trust. He knows what it's like to live with chronic illness,and what that does to a person's cognitive abilities, behavior, demeanor, and even personality. And he's helped me fight to keep my LTD benefits from my last employer, through 3 different administrative companies over the past 7 years. He does this by using the results from my testing; and his own considerable expertise - to refute the spurious and junk-science smarmy assumptions that so-called 'doctors' in their so-called 'file-reviews' see fit to smear me with in attempts to discredit me. Basically, LTD just doesn't want to pay out - and Dr. Shostak fights back with science, knowledge, and a caring attitude. There's not really any treatment or medicine for my condition, so watchful waiting with regular testing really *is* the treatment. And he actually listens, which is the most important thing any doctor can do, IMHO. Id' take that that any day over a flashy, expensive office, a bank of newbies right out of med school, boastful credentials all over the walls, or anything else that really doesn't matter. This guy knows what he's about; and he's helped me and other folks with chronic illnesses - that's what really matters!

Dr. Shostak is lovely and a brilliant doctor. I have nothing but wonderful feedback. His office…read morestaff however, is the reason why I am writing this review. We paid for an evaluation last year and I then requested a zero balance invoice, which I received after 3 requests. Several months later, my credit card was run for $900. I called and spoke with the office manager, Margaret Duda and she provided no reason for running the card. I also emailed her proof of the payments we made for the evaluation as well as the zero balance invoice SHE emailed US. She responded that she found "the problem" and was refunding our credit card on 2/18/21. After 5 weeks, she still has not completed the refund, despite several requests. I had to file a dispute with my credit card company and she did not respond to that either. A word to the wise- I would not leave my credit card on file with that office. I would only give a check.

Dr Mace is so passionate about his work and truly understanding. I was in a very dark place after…read morethe loss of my 18 year old son and was having a real hard time seeing the beauty in life. 10 months later, he continues to be a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen. Thank you Doctor Mace!

From the owner: Good life positive psychology is excepting new patients. We can help you address your mental health…read moreneeds. We focus on resiliency and positivity and have a goal to see you thrive. Our services include neuropsychological evaluations, dialectical and behavioral therapies, virtual reality therapy, EMD are and many more. We also offer veterans and trauma Evaluations along with adoption home study’s! We look forward to working with you, give us a call.