Sarah Nealy, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Nealy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Nealy

With over 16 years working in the mental health field, SC Nealy (they/she) has their second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (first in Forensic Psychology) and is on the Board of Directors at Capital Pride and the Arlington County Community Service Board for the Department of Health. With a person-centered, emotion-focused approach aimed at finding solutions, healing trauma, building resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, connecting the mind and body, and working through triggers and past pain, SC wants their clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives. SC Nealy currently specializes in self-esteem, religious trauma or "church hurt," sexual trauma and other trauma, complex PTSD, body image issues, resilience building, depression/anxiety, mindfulness, LGBTQIA2S+ issues (especially premarital and queer couples counseling in LGBTQ+ relationships), queer family therapy, discernment/uncoupling counseling, current and former sex workers, couples counseling, mixed orientation relationships (gender transitions or sexual orientation changes), late in life lesbian experiences, religious trauma and spiritual exploration, premarital counseling, & cishet women's issues. Personally, SC identifies as gender fluid and queer/lesbian. They are a parent of 3 kiddos living in Arlington, VA and co-parent joyfully with their wife and ex-husband. They also write queer romance novels on the side and work extensively in queer advocacy both politically and locally. SC Nealy is currently accepting new clients on a limited basis, especially for queer pre-marital counseling, lesbian/non-binary couples counseling, or group therapy participants. SC Nealy often has their therapy dog, Elly, in the office with them.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative

Education and training

Marymount University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1841844271

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Is Sarah Nealy accepting new patients?

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What practice does Sarah Nealy work with?

Sarah Nealy works with LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Nealy?

Sarah Nealy frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Nealy on their profile.