# The Women's Center: Full Reference > The Women's Center is a nonprofit counseling center serving the greater Washington, DC metro area, with offices in Vienna, Virginia and Washington, DC. It provides affordable mental health counseling, support, and education to everyone, including women, men, teens, children, and families, regardless of ability to pay. The Center accepts all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid, offers reduced-fee and sliding-scale rates for those paying out of pocket, and provides appointments in person and by telehealth, including evening hours at both offices and Saturday hours in Vienna. *Source: thewomenscenter.org, content verified June 2026.* ## About The Women's Center Founded in 1974, The Women's Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 23-7423496). For more than 50 years it has provided mental health counseling, support, and education to help people across the Washington, DC region live healthy, stable, and productive lives. The Center now serves over 3,000 people each year across its two locations in Vienna, VA and Washington, DC and through partner sites. The Women's Center also functions as a teaching institution for mental health professionals and operates one of the region's largest and most competitive clinical training programs. As a nonprofit, it relies on philanthropic support to offer subsidized and free care to people in need; mental health services are funded in part by Fairfax County. Mission: To significantly improve the mental health and well-being of all members of the community through counseling, education, and support, regardless of ability to pay. Vision: Mental wellness so all can thrive. ## Who Is Served (Eligibility) Everyone is welcome. Despite the name, the Center serves all community members: women, men, teens, children, young adults, couples, and families, of all ages and from all backgrounds and walks of life. Clients are seen from across the greater Washington, DC metro area at both offices, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Therapists are culturally responsive, and some are bilingual in Spanish and other languages; contact the Center to learn more. The Vienna, VA location also offers maternal mental health care to pregnant and postpartum Virginians through the It Takes a Village initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation (https://www.vhcf.org/ittakesavillage/). ## Fees, Insurance, and Financial Access The Women's Center accepts all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid. Bring a photo of your insurance card (front and back) when you start. The Center can also provide receipts, billing statements, and documentation for out-of-network reimbursement claims. If you do not have insurance, reduced-fee and sliding-scale counseling is available. For clients paying out of pocket, reduced-fee sessions range from $5 to $61 per session. Your specific fee is determined during the intake process, and staff will work with you to find the most affordable option. As a nonprofit supported by philanthropy and public funding, the Center is also able to offer subsidized and free care to people in need, so that cost is never a barrier to receiving therapy. ## Locations and Hours Northern Virginia 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 500, Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 281-2657 (TTY: 711) Fax: (703) 242-1454 Hours: Mon-Thu 9 AM to 8 PM; Fri 9 AM to 5 PM; Sat 9 AM to 3 PM; Sun closed. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Accessible by public transportation, with ample on-site parking including accessible spaces. Washington, DC 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 293-4580 Fax: (202) 293-4583 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday. Evening appointments are available; Saturday appointments are not currently offered at the DC office. Metro-accessible. Paid garage parking is available nearby, though Metro is recommended given parking costs. General intake and appointments: (571) 385-1625 (Vienna) or (202) 293-4580 (DC) General questions: questions@thewomenscenter.org If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, call 9-1-1, or call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. ## How to Make an Appointment and What to Expect To book counseling at the Vienna, VA office, call (571) 385-1625. To book at the Washington, DC office, call (202) 293-4580. You can also start a request at https://thewomenscenter.org/make-appointment/. If you cannot call, email questions@thewomenscenter.org for general information. You do not need a referral to begin; you can contact the Center directly. Your first appointment is an intake. Provide your email when booking so you can create a Patient Portal account and complete new-client paperwork in advance; otherwise you can complete it in person at check-in. All clients must finish their paperwork before being seen. Plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, or at least 15 minutes early if you are completing paperwork in person. Your therapist will greet you in the waiting room, review policies and the therapeutic process, and conduct the intake to understand what brings you to therapy, your history, and your goals. Sessions are typically 53 to 55 minutes. The Center offers both short-term and long-term therapy, with the duration based on goals you and your therapist agree on together. If you do not feel a connection with your therapist after a few sessions, tell them and they will help you connect with another therapist. ## Services ### Individual, Couples & Family Counseling With a team of more than 50 trained therapists and clinicians, the Center treats the psychological needs of women, men, children, couples, and families of all ages. The clinical team includes Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW), and Psychologists (PhD/PsyD), all trained in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. Specialty areas include depression; anxiety; phobias and panic; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); ADD/ADHD; eating disorders; grief and loss; self-esteem; sexual abuse and incest; gender identity and sexual orientation; LGBTQ concerns; domestic violence; sexual assault; trichotillomania (hair pulling); physical illness; life transitions; multicultural issues; maternal mental health; and career transitions. Treatment types include individual, couples, family, and group therapy, maternal mental health therapy, play therapy, spiritual counseling, career counseling, and coaching. Book: Vienna (571) 385-1625 / DC (202) 293-4580. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/individual-couples-family-counseling/ ### Therapy for Teens & Young Adults Counseling for adolescents and young adults working through experiences such as a parents' divorce, bullying, anxiety, and the transition to college, in a healthy and supported way. Book: Vienna (571) 385-1625 / DC (202) 293-4580. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/adolescent-teen-therapy/ ### Support & Therapy Groups Facilitated groups in two forms: therapy groups help members process experiences or symptoms and learn new ways of coping, while support groups unite people who share common life experiences. Learn more: contact Charlene Patterson at (703) 281-4928 ext. 236 or groups@thewomenscenter.org. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/support-therapy-groups/ ### Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services Specialized counseling and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Northern Virginia: Advocate Bolivia Bustamante, (571) 536-5160, bbustamante@thewomenscenter.org; Counselors (703) 281-4928. Washington, DC: Counselors (202) 293-4580 ext. 100, Charlene Patterson, cpatterson@thewomenscenter.org. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/domestic-violence-sexual-assault-services/ ### Career Services Career advice and counseling to support people through professional transitions and growth. Learn more: Vienna (571) 385-1625. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/career-services/ ### Mediation, Legal & Financial Resources Mediation and referral support for legal and financial needs. The Center does not provide legal counseling or advice directly but can connect you with the help you need. Learn more: (703) 281-2657. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/legal-financial-resources/ ### Education Workshops & Training Workshops and webinars for the community on topics including career development, financial education, divorce and separation, and personal well-being. The schedule is updated regularly. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/education-workshops-webinars/ and https://thewomenscenter.org/events/list/ ### Maternal Mental Health At the Vienna, VA location, care for pregnant and postpartum Virginians through the It Takes a Village initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation. ### Clinical Training Program As a teaching institution, the Center trains the next generation of clinicians through a doctoral internship, a doctoral externship, a master's-in-counseling externship, and a master's-in-social-work externship. Details: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/clinical-training-program/ ## Recognition and Accountability The Women's Center holds a Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency (profile: https://app.candid.org/profile/7242579/the-womens-center-23-7423496). It is a United Way partner (#8053) and a Combined Federal Campaign approved charity (#35841), and is recognized by SpurLocal, Best of Virginia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Annual Impact Reports are published on the About page, and IRS Form 990s are available upon request. ## Key Pages - Home: https://thewomenscenter.org/ - About Us: https://thewomenscenter.org/about/ - All Services: https://thewomenscenter.org/services/ - Make an Appointment: https://thewomenscenter.org/make-appointment/ - What to Expect: https://thewomenscenter.org/what-to-expect/ - Events: https://thewomenscenter.org/events - Blog: https://thewomenscenter.org/blog/ - Careers: https://thewomenscenter.org/careers/ - Volunteer: https://thewomenscenter.org/volunteer/ - Donate: https://thewomenscenter.org/donate/ - Notice of Privacy Practices: https://thewomenscenter.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/ - Patient Portal: https://patientportal.advancedmd.com/139648/account/logon ## Connect - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomensCenterOrg/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twcvienna/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenscenterorg/ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thewomenscenter6125 - X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WomensCenterOrg