# The Women's Center

> 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 to everyone, including women, men, teens, children, and families. The Center accepts all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid, and offers reduced-fee and sliding-scale rates for those paying out of pocket, so cost is never a barrier to care.

The Women's Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 23-7423496) founded in 1974. Care begins with an intake assessment that matches each client with the right therapist. Appointments are available in person at either office or by secure video (telehealth), including evening hours at both offices and Saturday hours in Vienna. Therapists are trained in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

## Services

- [Individual, Couples & Family Counseling](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/individual-couples-family-counseling/): One-on-one, couples, and family therapy for adults and children of all ages.
- [Therapy for Teens & Young Adults](https://thewomenscenter.org/adolescent-teen-therapy/): Counseling for adolescents and young adults facing challenges such as a parents' divorce, bullying, anxiety, and the transition to college.
- [Support & Therapy Groups](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/support-therapy-groups/): Facilitated therapy and support groups for people working through shared experiences and symptoms.
- [Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services](https://thewomenscenter.org/domestic-violence-sexual-assault-services/): Specialized counseling and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- [Career Services](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/career-services/): Career advice and counseling.
- [Mediation, Legal & Financial Resources](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/legal-financial-resources/): Mediation and referral support for legal and financial needs.
- [Workshops & Webinars](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/education-workshops-webinars/): Education workshops and training for the community.
- [Clinical Training Program](https://thewomenscenter.org/services/clinical-training-program/): Doctoral internships and externships and master's-level externships for clinicians in training.

## Locations

- Northern Virginia: 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 500, Vienna, VA 22182. Phone: (703) 281-2657 (TTY: 711).
- Washington, DC: 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: (202) 293-4580.
- To book an appointment, call (571) 385-1625 for the Vienna office or (202) 293-4580 for the DC office, or visit https://thewomenscenter.org/make-appointment/.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does counseling cost?
The Women's Center offers reduced-fee and sliding-scale counseling so that cost is never a barrier to care. For clients paying out of pocket, reduced-fee sessions range from $5 to $61 per session. Your fee is set during the intake process, and staff work with every client to find the most affordable option.

### Do you accept insurance?
Yes. The Women's Center accepts all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid. Bring your insurance details when you schedule and staff will help confirm your coverage. The Center can also provide receipts and billing statements for out-of-network reimbursement claims.

### Who can be seen at The Women's Center?
Everyone is welcome. Despite the name, the Center serves all community members: women, men, teens, children, young adults, and families from all backgrounds and walks of life, across the greater Washington, DC metro area, from its Vienna, VA and Washington, DC offices.

### Do you offer in-person and telehealth appointments?
Both. You can meet your therapist in person at the Vienna, VA or Washington, DC office, or by secure video (telehealth). Evening appointments are available at both offices, and Saturday appointments are available at the Vienna office.

### Do I need a referral to start?
No. A referral is not required. You can contact The Women's Center directly to begin services.

### How do I get started?
Call (571) 385-1625 for the Vienna office or (202) 293-4580 for the DC office, or request an appointment at https://thewomenscenter.org/make-appointment/. Your first visit is an intake that matches you with a therapist who fits your needs and reviews financial and insurance details. You can see what to expect at https://thewomenscenter.org/what-to-expect/.

### What kinds of therapy do you provide?
Therapists use a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and trauma-focused care, within a trauma-informed and culturally responsive model. The Center offers both short-term and long-term therapy, with the duration based on goals you and your therapist agree on together. Some therapists are bilingual in Spanish and other languages.

### What services does The Women's Center offer?
Individual, couples, and family counseling; therapy for teens and young adults; support and therapy groups; domestic violence and sexual assault services; career counseling; education workshops; and mediation, legal, and financial resources.

## 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)
- [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://thewomenscenter.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/)
- [Donate](https://thewomenscenter.org/donate/)