Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in Herndon, VA
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, teens, and families navigate life's challenges. My practice in Herndon, established in 2012, provides a safe and confidential space for clients to address depression, anxiety, grief, adoption-related issues, and adolescent struggles. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey toward healing, offering personalized strategies to break maladaptive patterns and foster emotional growth. My approach combines empathy with practical tools, empowering clients to achieve balance, self-awareness, and lasting peace. With a background in community mental health and group practice, I bring both expertise and compassion to every session.I specialize in short-term behavioral health services through the Healthy Minds program, ensuring accessibility for students facing financial barriers. My philosophy centers on creating a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and encouraged to explore their emotions freely. Testimonials highlight my ability to connect with clients, facilitate meaningful change, and serve as a trusted intermediary in family dynamics. I am committed to helping individuals reclaim joy and live authentically, guided by the principle that true peace comes from inner calm amidst life's challenges.
Services
Individual Therapy
Adoption Therapy
Grief Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience working with teens, adults, and families
- Specialized expertise in adoption therapy and grief counseling
- Personalized approach with evidence-based strategies for emotional growth
- Confidential, nonjudgmental environment for open self-expression
- Contracting therapist for the Healthy Minds Short Term Behavioral Health Program
What people say
Safe space
Compassionate therapist
Effective strategies
Nonjudgmental environment
Positive life changes
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy for adults and college students struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness. Focuses on identifying unhealthy patterns, developing coping strategies, and fostering personal growth through a safe, supportive environment that encourages self-expression and positive change.
Adoption Therapy
Specialized counseling addressing the unique emotional challenges of adoption for birth parents, adoptive families, and adopted individuals. Helps navigate identity issues, grief, and relationship dynamics while providing tools to build stronger family connections and process complex emotions related to adoption experiences.
Grief Counseling
Guided support for individuals coping with various forms of loss including death, divorce, or health changes. Creates a compassionate space to process emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and gradually find joy again through personalized strategies that honor each client's unique grieving process.
Adolescent Therapy
Targeted support for teenagers navigating identity questions, family conflicts, and mental health challenges. Focuses on emotional regulation, self-confidence building, and developing healthy coping strategies while helping teens feel understood and supported during critical developmental stages.
People
Laurie Levine, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 25 years of experience, Laurie Levine, LCSW specializes in individual, adoption, and grief therapy. She established her Herndon practice in 2012 after working in community mental health and group settings. Her client-centered approach emphasizes safety, self-discovery, and emotional growth.
Questions
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
I operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients pay directly and receive receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. I do not handle insurance negotiations directly.
What are your therapy rates and payment options?
Intake sessions cost $195 (60 minutes), subsequent sessions are $185 (50 minutes). Payment accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or check. Sliding scale options available through the Healthy Minds program.
Are in-person sessions available?
In-person sessions held Thursdays in Herndon. Tele-health sessions available weekdays via secure Doxy platform for clients preferring remote therapy options.
How long does therapy typically last?
Duration varies by client needs. Most begin with weekly sessions for 4-6 months, transitioning to biweekly/monthly as progress occurs. Some clients require shorter or longer-term support.
What therapeutic approach do you use?
Combines informal, supportive style with evidence-based techniques. Sessions encourage emotional expression while identifying patterns and developing practical tools for lasting personal growth and healing.
