I had a neuropsychological evaluation with Dr. Kayleigh Hale at Hope+Wellness as an adult, and the…read moreexperience was genuinely validating and life changing. As an adult who had previously been dismissed and denied evaluation as a teenager, I sought out Dr. Hale specifically because of her expertise evaluating adults and women. My decision to pursue evaluation was prompted after a family member received an ADHD diagnosis, which made me realize I needed an expert who could carefully differentiate overlapping symptoms. From my very first interaction with Dr. Hale, I felt listened to and taken seriously. The process itself was both professional and compassionate. Dr. Hale created a calm, comfortable environment and had clearly reviewed my extensive history in advance. The testing was thorough, well structured, and handled with care throughout. Based on a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation, I received an adult diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The diagnosis was clearly grounded in detailed testing and careful history review and reflected a modern, nuanced understanding of how autism can present, particularly in adults and women who've been masking their whole lives. What stood out most was Dr. Hale's skill with differential diagnosis. She thoughtfully navigated overlapping symptoms seen in conditions such as autism, ADHD, BPD, CPTSD, etc. Her thorough approach ruled out several major possibilities and clarified my diagnostic profile, including long-standing co-occurring issues. Since my experience, I have referred two people to Dr. Hale, both of whom went through the same careful evaluation process and reported positive experiences. I highly recommend Dr. Hale and Hope+Wellness to anyone seeking a thoughtful, evidence-based neuropsychological evaluation, especially those navigating the complexities of late diagnosis. I also want to note that the administrative staff who handled my initial intake call and scheduling were incredibly kind and compassionate, which made starting what can be a very difficult process that much easier.

Everything about my experience at Hope & Wellness has been positive. When I first reached out to…read morethem, I was SHOCKED when I got a response the next day. I'd often never hear back from offices when inquiring about their services. Ever since then, the admin side with scheduling and other needs were easy and efficient. I can't overstate how important this is when you're on a mental health journey. I've been going to H&W for several years, most recently working with Dr. Joi. Her name matches her -- she is joy. I always looked forward to our sessions, feeling safe to share and discuss pretty tough topics. I shared some pretty hard things that made me feel really vulnerable and she never showed judgement. She follows up on certain challenges to check-in and works with you to set goals, and talks through set-backs. So don't wait another minute if you need help! This practice could change your life like it did mine.

I have total confidence in Jerusha. She is an amazing clinician, up on the most recent treatments…read moreand open and understanding. I always feel better after speaking to her and know that she actually cares about me and what I have to say.

Having worked with Jerusha for 7 years now, she is one of the most ethical, thoughtful, and…read morecompassionate people I know. She is an amazing advocate and therapist and I wish she was back in Texas! Virginia is lucky to have her.

My therapist for the last 2 years is Tamara Philbin, MS, NCC, LPC. She is fantastic! I have…read morechildhood sexual trauma, toxic work environment for over a decade, and severe clinical depression and anxiety. Tamara is always punctual and works with me when I have to adjust our schedule. She works with me and adjusts her fees to meet my budget. We meet virtually because it is best for me. Tamara is very kind, caring and nice. Tamara has phenomenal skills and is really helping me recover from severe psychological trauma. I've had several psychologists throughout my life and Tamara is by far the best. She knows exactly how to deal with each issue that arises. I admire and respect her so much.

Outstanding counseling services for most people. Review their website for details. Carey Gauzens…read moreand Nancy Scott have been on site here for over ten years. Both are excellent.

In my experience, Isabel stands out as a talented and insightful therapist. Isabel's kindness,…read morehumor, intelligence and non-judgmental nature make her a great therapist. Her caring style and warm personality immediately made me feel welcome. I looked forward to seeing her because she helped me discover things about myself that allowed me to live a more balanced life. She would challenge me, and allow me to think of things in other ways, which helped me have better and more healthy perspectives on many situations. After every session I had with her I left feeling lighter and enlightened. I whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone who has concerns about themselves as individuals or their relationships.

She is lovely and I had really hoped to work with her, but after our last appointment she never got…read moreback in touch, as we agreed, to schedule the next one. It has been over a month since our last appointment and I just hope she is ok. I understand if things come up, but she should communicate this to clients so we are not left wondering. Thank you.

Puma is very warm, friendly, and most of all helpful and supportive. She always has great insight…read moreand advice on personal issues that I need help with, and I trust her unbiased, thoughtful advice. She leads several groups with her colleagues and this adds another insightful level in my experience with therapy. Her couples therapy sessions are led by her and and another therapist. I think this is a unique and helpful technique for couples therapy. I would (and do) always recommend her to anyone who is seeking help and personal advice. Puma's location in Rosslyn, VA is very accessible by car or by public transportation.

I had the opportunity to be in a process Group with Puma Cornick and found the experience deeply…read moreenriching. She and her co-Leader created an environment that was safe and challenging. She is a terrific therapist and I feel sincere gratitude.

Excellent individual-focused counseling and personal support!read more

Rude and unprofessional…read more The first time I talked to Elena was over the phone. I was inquiring about her services when she made an off-putting comment- "Such a strange playful way of spelling your name..." she said "...do you always LIKE to spell it that way?" And I thought 'Well since it's the way my mother (who by the way is now dead) spelled it on my birth certificate, yeah that is how I ALWAYS spell MY NAME.' I should have stopped there without booking. Now don't get me wrong, I'm fond of my 'playful' name. But as a first impression, this comment from a mental health specialist came off a bit strange, as if she'd assumed things about a person (me) she'd never met. Not to mention it was potentially offensive depending on the state of the caller/the culture they're from! But against my better judgement I booked her for the next compatible date in our schedules. Lo and behold, the day before our appointment was a full 10 hours of travel for me. I arrived home late and put all the mail on the counter before falling asleep. Upon waking in the morning I discovered that my WATER was turned off for routine building maintenance - a notice that was sitting in the stack of mail that collected the 4 days I was away. Ugh. I immediately called Elena's number (provided on the forms I has already printed and filled out prior to our appointment -per her instructions) MULTIPLE times with no success. I also politely emailed her that I was extremely sorry but since I was unable to shower or brush my teeth before meeting her for the first time, I hope she understood. No answer. 5 minutes prior to our appointment time Elena called, sounding worried. I explained to her the calls, email, and then gave her the run down of my situation. If she was trying to be empathetic it didn't show. When I restated that I was not coming I thought I may have given her a panic attack. She went into a frenzy about checking her email and said that she'd 'obviously be okay and figure something out'. Whatever that means. It wasn't long until she texted me her correct email address and informed me that she had the WRONG PHONE NUMBER up on her site / forms all along. Apparently her email has a period between first and last name. But the cherry on top was when she emailed me FROM THE "WRONG" ADDRESS letting me know that I had no reason to give her less than 24 hours notice much less not show up at all. Well Elena, maybe my situation wasn't ideal, but neither is yours. Had I known 24 hours prior MYSELF then I would have contacted you- but it probably still would have been at your outdated forms of contact. A situation arose and if you can't show empathy about a small issue in the present, why should I or anyone trust you with the buried, horrific details of the past? So glad I won't be paying those crazy prices to work with her rude disorganization. So hey, maybe she did her job as a health realization counselor, because I sure realized a heck of a lot about what first impressions of your health care provider should not look like.

I used to think that with all the resources that were available (friendship, prayer, Holy Writings,…read moremy own intelligence, the Internet, self-help books, etc.), psychologists were useless and only the weak needed them. I didn't trust them. However, there came a point in my life where even with all these resources, still I couldn't cope with what I was going through. So, I followed the recommendations of a trusted friend and contacted Elena. I did so with a lot of mistrust and even fear, but... How wrong I was!!! Elena is understanding, compassionate, and truthful. She is really amazing in her ability to perceive what is really, fundamentally going on, and her advice is centered and realistic.Yet she leaves me free to do what I believe is the right thing, even when I don't agree with her, and never have I felt her judge me negatively. She is very knowledgeable yet I never feel as though we are having a textbook session, she has a very human and friendly touch. She is very accomodating (sessions are through Skype or in person, her hours are flexible, last minute sessions are possible). Even if the price was a little steep for me (150$/h), I have to say that it was worth every penny. She offers the possibility of a (small) sliding scale. Elena has helped me to see clearly in my marriage and my inner life. She has become a true and trusted friend, and I can honestly say that meeting her has been a blessing.

I reached out to McLean Counseling Center to request an appointment for disability documentation…read moreguidelines so I could receive accommodations for college. I have received accommodations before in college and provided my previous documentation. The response I received from Farah Assefnia, who works there as administrative office, was very brief, rude, and dismissive -- saying that they don't participate in that kind of service. When I followed up to ask if they have an age limit or don't serve adults, she simply said there is no age limit, however, they won't be able to provide documentation for college accommodations. Farah treated me poorly. Their website mentions "Support Services & Accommodations," so this was very unclear and disappointing. It was never specified if they specialize in accommodations for workplace, college students, high school students, middle school students, or elementary school students. I felt discriminated, disrespected, and dismissed. If they don't offer this service, a polite explanation and a referral to another clinic who has experience providing documentation and accommodations would have been the professional thing to do. I would not recommend this center to anyone who is a person of color, college students, young adults, or disabled individuals looking for support seeking support or accommodations. Farah Assefnia's response showed a complete lack of customer service skills. McLean Counseling Center needs to train their staff better or hire people who know how to treat clients with basic respect. They also need to update their website to specify what "Support Services & Accommodations" actually means.

Unprofessional and careless, I Never experienced such a poorly managed healthcare office!…read moreI called for an appointment and some medical tests, and they took all my health situation information, including my credit card information. It took me two hours to answer their questions, only to set up an appointment. On the morning of the appointment, they called and canceled and said we would contact you to reschedule, and nothing happened after that! After two weeks, I still can not even get them to talk. I was wondering if it's scamming at all.