Northern Virginia
Social Support Groups
New moms often isolated and alone, especially if experiencing anxiety or depression. Peer support groups offer non-judgmental listening, support, and encouragement from others experiencing similar issues. Support group leaders are caring and empathic, and can connect new mothers with additional resources.
All support groups are meeting virtually until further notice. You can find our full list of support groups here.
Alexandria
Alexandria INOVA Hospital
4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria
HEC 1&2; 1st floor across from auditorium
2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month
7:30 – 9 pm
alexandria@postpartumva.org
Arlington
Virginia Hospital Center
1701 North George Mason Drive, Arlington
Lobby Classroom / Women & Infant Health
2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
12:30 — 2 pm
arlington@postpartumva.org
Fairfax
Fair Oaks INOVA Hospital
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax
Conference Center; ask at reception desk for directions
1st & 3rd Thursdays each month
7:30 – 9 pm
fairoaks@postpartumva.org
Fairfax
Fairfax INOVA Women’s Hospital
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church
5th floor Lobby / Atrium
1st & 3rd Thursdays each month
11:30 am — 1 pm
fairfax@postpartumva.org
Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can manage medications and other medical concerns. Providers below have expertise in working with new and pregnant mothers.
Chandrika Balgobin, DO
8221 Willow Oaks Corp Drive
Fairfax
(703) 289-7560
Learn more HERE
Catherine Crone, MD
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
(703) 776-3380
Khursheed Khine, MD
5272 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria
or
5675 Stone Road Suite 300
Centreville
(703) 328-8740
Learn more HERE
Mariana Niemtzoff, MD
1001 North Vermont Street
Arlington
(703) 527-3766
Email HERE
Speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese
Jennifer Santoro, MD
8550 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax
(703) 207-0001
Susan Trachman, MD
8550 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax
(703) 997-6391
Leah Walker, MD
200 Park Avenue
Falls Church
(571) 358-8846
Therapists and Counselors
New mothers may need to address topics such as their new role, communications with partner, and changes in relationships. Talking with a mental health professional can help put things in perspective, solve problems, and introduce coping skills. Therapy in this timeframe is often short-term, problem-focused and pragmatic. Therapists and counselors listed below have all been trained to work with new and pregnant mothers. Most therapists do NOT have administrative staff; please leave a message saying that you are a new mom needing help and someone will return your call within 24 hours.
Several therapists also provide virtual or online therapy; learn more HERE.
Alexandria Therapists and Counselors
Mary Cuevas, LCSW
901 North Washington Street
(570) 974-9460
Email HERE
Learn more HERE
Accepts in-network insurance
Julie Eill, PsyD
411½ North Washington Street
(703) 838-3600
Learn more HERE
Lauren Schlenger, MA, ATR-P
Resident in Counseling
112 South Pitt Street
(703) 249-9181
Email HERE
Learn more HERE
Arlington Therapists and Counselors
Tracy Bushkoff, EdD, LPC
3801 North Fairfax Drive
(703) 243-3432
Email HERE
Accepts in-network insurance
Karen Karafin, LCSW
5710 South 1st Street
(703) 671-7668
Email HERE
Sarah McNicols, LCSW
3033 Wilson Blvd, #700
Arlington, VA 22201
703-772-5097
sarah@postpartumwell.com
Accepts insurances
Sarah Moore, LPC
3801 N Fairfax Drive #62
Arlington, VA 22203
703-485-7457
sarah@sarahmoorelpc.com
www.sarahmoorelpc.com
Fairfax Therapists and Counselors
Terri Adams, LCSW
3611D Chain Bridge Road
(703) 385-7600
Email HERE
Tara Croan, LCSW, PMH-C
8500 Executive Park Ave #202
(703) 289-7560
Learn more HERE
Claire Felps, LPC
3950 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 5
(240) 498-9282
Email HERE
Learn more HERE
Sarah Hagen, LCSW
3929 Old Lee Highway Unit 92D
(571) 308-8433
Email HERE
Learn more HERE
Amy Neumann, LCSW, RPT-S
10339-A Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
(917) 592-9096
www.sbriggsassociates.com
Mara Watts, LPC
10560 Main Street
(703) 592-6485
Email HERE
Falls Church Therapists and Counselors
Herndon / Reston Therapists and Counselors
Mary Tiernan Brough, LPC
11333 Sunset Hills Road
Reston
(703) 742-8540
McLean Therapists and Counselors
Springfield / Burke Therapists and Counselors
Vienna Therapists and Counselors
Online and Virtual Support
There are many other options for support, including online support groups and therapists who provide virtual therapy, safe and secure in your own home. Click HERE for more information. PSVa staff can also help; call (703) 829-7152 or email momsoncall@postpartumva.org.