Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Herndon, VA
At The Village Wellness Center, we are dedicated to fostering mental health and wellness through a mindfulness-based approach. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of experience in clinical psychology, social work, and trauma treatment to address depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. We emphasize present-moment awareness to help clients dismantle counterproductive patterns, improve focus, and cultivate compassion. Our services include individual therapy, family sessions, and community support groups tailored to adults, teens, and children. We collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices.With expertise in trauma treatment, parenting stress, and emotional regulation, we prioritize building trust while respecting socio-cultural-political differences. Our practitioners maintain flexible schedules and offer walking therapy options to enhance accessibility. We partner with insurance providers like Anthem/BCBS and Cigna to support client needs while providing educational resources for self-compassion and stress reduction. Through UCLA Mindful collaborations, we extend our reach with free meditation tools and wellness programs. Our mission remains centered on empowering individuals to achieve lasting mental well-being through holistic, client-driven care.
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Stress Management
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Relief
Depression Counseling
Family Therapy
Walking Therapy
Mindfulness Workshops
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma treatment with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our team uses evidence-based mindfulness practices for emotional regulation
- We offer flexible therapy formats including walking sessions on-site trails
- Our practitioners maintain in-network status with major insurance providers
- We provide free community mindfulness resources through UCLA partnerships
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices, we help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on improving self-awareness and breaking negative thought patterns through structured, goal-oriented approaches.
Mindfulness Meditation
We offer mindfulness training to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce stress. Through guided meditation practices and educational resources, clients learn to manage emotional reactivity and develop greater compassion. This service includes access to free UCLA Mindful programs and customized techniques for daily implementation of mindfulness principles.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma therapy addresses past experiences impacting current mental health. Our clinicians use trauma-informed approaches to help clients process difficult memories and develop grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and building resilience through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to individual healing needs.
Family Therapy
We provide family-centered therapy to improve communication and resolve relationship challenges. Sessions incorporate systemic approaches to address intergenerational patterns and support children's emotional development. Our practitioners work collaboratively with families to create supportive home environments that promote lasting behavioral changes and stronger interpersonal connections.
Walking Therapy
Available on-site trails, walking therapy combines physical movement with mental health treatment. This format supports stress reduction and enhances therapeutic engagement through nature-based settings. Clients benefit from increased focus and emotional processing facilitated by gentle physical activity during counseling sessions.
People
Georgianna Achilles
Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Achilles specializes in trauma treatment and mindfulness-based therapy for adults, teens, and children. With experience in academic and nonprofit settings, she focuses on depression, anxiety, and parenting stress using evidence-based clinical approaches.
Alison Behar
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Alison Behar provides therapy for individuals and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ issues. With 20+ years of experience, she combines mindfulness practices with trauma-informed care in private and nonprofit settings.
Kathy Hart
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Hart focuses on child and adolescent mental health, treating anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. Her 20-year career spans therapeutic foster care and outpatient clinics, utilizing cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches for youth development.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, and group sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management using mindfulness-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with Anthem/BCBS and Cigna insurance plans for mental health coverage.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (703) 464-7017 to discuss availability with our practitioners who offer flexible scheduling options.
What is mindfulness-based therapy?
This approach combines present-moment awareness with clinical techniques to address emotional patterns and improve mental focus through compassionate self-awareness.
Reviews (1)
Eleni Kotellos
Aug 16, 2014
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Dr. G Achilles was a true Angel in my life when I was truly in need of a therapist and counselor. Dr Achilles helped me get through a major traumatic and disabling time for me. She went above and beyond to help me with scheduling as well. Her methods of counseling including mindfulness techniques really saved my life. I have been to many therapists over my lifetime and I can honestly say she has helped me the most, not only dealing with my current situation but also gong over long time family relationship problems. I wish I was able to stay with her but unfortunately my insurance changed and I
