Fairfax County has no shortage of therapists.
What it does have a shortage of is practices where you actually feel like a person rather than a number.
Virginia Counseling Services is a small group practice based in Burke, in the heart of Fairfax County. We offer in-person and virtual mental health counseling for adults, couples, families, and teens. Four clinicians, each with genuine depth in their area, each added to this team for a reason.
What Makes Us Different
Most group practices are built for coverage. As many clinicians as possible, as many services as possible, as many clients as possible.
VCS was built differently.
Small by design. Four specialists, each with a real focus area. No rotating roster of strangers. No algorithm that matches you to whoever is available. A real conversation about who on our team makes the most sense for what you are dealing with.
The core belief at VCS is simple: there are many paths to getting better. The work is figuring out which one fits you.
What We Treat
Our team covers a wide range of needs across Fairfax County and Northern Virginia.
- Adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
- Couples and families navigating conflict, disconnection, communication breakdowns, or major life changes.
- Teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or the particular pressure of adolescence in Northern Virginia.
- Specialized evaluations including forensic evaluations, VASAP evaluations, and DOT assessments.
The Team
John-Mike Nelson, PhD, LPC, LSATP, MAC Adults, substance use, co-occurring disorders, forensic evaluations. Licensed in Virginia and D.C. [Meet Dr. Nelson]
Joseph Wall, LMFT, LPC, LCMHC, CCTP, NCC Couples, families, relational dynamics. Licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. [Meet Joseph]
Kate Lewis, LCSW Adults, life transitions, perinatal mental health, trauma, grief. Licensed in Virginia and D.C. [Meet Kate]
Cleo Chalk, LPC Adults, teens, adolescent mental health, substance use. Licensed in Virginia. [Meet Cleo]
Practice Information
Office location: 5240 Lyngate Ct, Burke, VA 22015
Phone: (202) 630-1765
Virtual sessions: Available across Virginia and Washington D.C., depending on your clinician.
Insurance accepted: CareFirst, Anthem, Tricare (OON), and other options.
If you are looking for mental health counseling in Fairfax County and want someone that actually fits you, call Paris at (202) 630-1765. She will help you find the right clinician on our team for your situation.