Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Alexandria, VA
Roundhouse Square Counseling Center has provided specialized mental health care in Alexandria, Virginia since 1979. Our team of psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, and physician assistants combines medical treatments with evidence-based therapies to address anxiety, depression, work stress, and related conditions. With over four decades of experience, we employ a customized, integrative approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and medication management. Our professionals maintain deep expertise in treating adult ADD, OCD, phobias, and life transitions while prioritizing patient comfort and confidentiality.We operate from a collaborative model that matches each client with the most appropriate provider based on their specific needs. Our facility offers flexible appointment scheduling from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM to accommodate working professionals. We maintain transparent payment policies while working with clients to navigate insurance reimbursement processes. Our team's longevity and specialized training in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and relationship counseling distinguish us as a trusted mental health resource in the DC metropolitan area.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Work Stress Counseling
Couples Counseling
Adult ADD Treatment
Phobia Treatment
OCD Therapy
Public Speaking Coaching
Life Transitions Support
Medical Hypnosis
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized experience in anxiety disorder treatment.
- Our team approach matches clients with the most appropriate mental health professional.
- We provide flexible evening appointment hours until 7:30 PM.
- Our Contextual Therapy model integrates multiple evidence-based treatment modalities.
- We maintain transparent payment policies with detailed insurance reimbursement support.
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective treatments
Experienced staff
Successful outcomes
Panic attack free
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment program addresses panic disorders, phobias, and generalized anxiety through evidence-based approaches. We combine cognitive-behavioral therapy with medication management when appropriate, focusing on retraining the brain's alarm systems. Our specialized methods include contextual therapy that addresses anxiety triggers in real-world situations.
Depression Therapy
We treat depression using a dual approach of medical and psychological interventions tailored to each patient's needs. Our professionals identify biological and psychological factors contributing to depressive symptoms, implementing antidepressant medication when indicated alongside talk therapy to address root causes and develop coping strategies.
Work Stress Counseling
Our work stress program helps professionals manage job-related anxiety and burnout through confidential counseling sessions. We address workplace challenges including difficult bosses, competitive environments, and work-life balance issues. Our approach provides practical coping strategies while maintaining professional confidentiality for career-sensitive concerns.
Adult ADD Treatment
We specialize in diagnosing and treating adult attention deficit disorder through comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines medication management with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address distractibility and impulsivity while preserving the creative advantages often associated with ADD traits.
Phobia Treatment
Our phobia treatment program utilizes exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring techniques to address specific fears. We specialize in treating common phobias like fear of public speaking and flying through gradual desensitization. Our contextual therapy approach helps patients overcome avoidance behaviors that limit their daily activities.
People
David L. Charney
Psychiatrist
Dr. Charney founded Roundhouse in 1979 and specializes in anxiety disorders. He developed the center's contextual therapy approach for treating phobias and panic disorders. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he focuses on integrating medical and psychological treatments.
Scott G. Williams
Psychiatrist
Dr. Williams provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. He specializes in treating mood disorders and has extensive experience with adult ADD and OCD. His approach combines biological treatments with cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
Kathleen Simpson
Psychiatric Social Worker
Ms. Simpson offers individual and couples counseling for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and has over 25 years of experience treating work-related stress and life transitions.
Ruth Ruskin
Psychiatric Social Worker
Ms. Ruskin focuses on anxiety disorders and phobia treatment. She has particular expertise in helping professionals overcome career-damaging fears. With 30+ years of clinical experience, she specializes in exposure therapy techniques for specific phobias.
Rachel S. Young
Physician Assistant
Ms. Young provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management at reduced fees. She specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders while collaborating with senior staff on complex cases. Her approach emphasizes patient education and treatment adherence.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, work stress, adult ADD, OCD, relationship counseling, phobias, and life transitions using integrated medical and psychological approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers but provide documentation to help clients seek reimbursement. We do not contract directly with insurance companies or accept Medicare.
What are your appointment hours?
We offer appointments Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-7:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM. Evening hours accommodate working professionals' schedules.
How do you handle cancellations?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice will incur charges to maintain our practice's viability and scheduling integrity.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment is expected at time of service. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks. Detailed receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement purposes.
How long are therapy sessions?
Session lengths vary based on treatment needs, typically ranging from 45-60 minutes. Initial evaluations may require longer appointments to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
