Sumita Changela, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Sumita Changela

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sumita Changela

Sumita A. Changela, MA, LPC, NCC, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Suvi Behavioral Health (SBH) in Northern Virginia. For more than fifteen years, she has worked with individuals, couples, and groups to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen emotional well-being, and build deeper, more authentic connections. Before becoming a therapist, Sumita spent several years in the corporate world, working across industries such as marketing, commercial real estate, and finance. That experience shaped her understanding of the complex interplay between ambition, identity, stress, and fulfillment. It also deepened her appreciation for how external success can sometimes mask internal struggles. This background informs her work with clients navigating high-pressure environments, career transitions, and the search for balance between personal and professional life. Her therapeutic style is integrative and relational, drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), acceptance and commitment (ACT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). In practice, this means that every session is guided by each client’s unique story, needs, and pace—not a single formula. She helps clients explore the patterns and emotions that shape their experiences, build insight, and develop practical tools for sustainable growth and change. Sumita believes therapy is not just about managing symptoms—it’s about transformation. Clients often describe her approach as warm, direct, and grounded. Through the therapeutic relationship, she helps people move from feeling stuck or disconnected to living with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Having worked with people from a wide range of cultural, professional, and personal backgrounds, Sumita values the diversity and complexity each person brings to therapy. She strives to create a space that is both nurturing and growth-oriented—one that honors vulnerability while empowering self-discovery.

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

Office location

Sumita Changela, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Suvi Behavioral Health

1530 Wilson Blvd, Ste 520, Arlington, VA 22209

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Education and background

Practice names

Suvi Behavioral Health

Education and training

Marymount University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1639802556

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sumita Changela?

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Is Sumita Changela accepting new patients?

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Does Sumita Changela accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Sumita Changela online?

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What practice does Sumita Changela work with?

Sumita Changela works with Suvi Behavioral Health.

Where is Sumita Changela's office located?

Sumita Changela has 2 office locations in Arlington, view full addresses on Sumita Changela's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sumita Changela?

Sumita Changela 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 Sumita Changela on their profile.