Mental Health Resources
Empowering tools and information to support your wellness journey.
Mental Health Resources
Social Media
Follow Loudoun Counseling Services on Facebook and Instagram for regular additions of mental health resources, monthly book recommendations, and encouraging information.
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Referral Options
Our clinicians at Loudoun Counseling Services have worked with many therapists in the area. Ask your clinician for additional referrals if you aren’t able to find the services you need at Loudoun Counseling Services. Here are some of our trusted partners:
- Anxiety Institute
- Kimberley Berlin, LCSW, CSAC
- Dianna Hott, LCSW
- Insight Into Action
- Mary Leidy, LCSW
- MLB Therapy
- North Star Center
- Carminda Passiano, LCSW
Higher Level of Care Options
Sometimes clients require a “higher level of care” than the Outpatient Therapy services provided at Loudoun Counseling Services. Here’s a list of programs that offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Residential Treatment:
- Rock Recovery
- Embark Behavioral Health
- Newport Academy
- Newport Institute
- Pasadena Villa
- https://pasadenavilla.com/
- A Mission for Michael
- Sandstone Care
Alternative Learning Environment Options
Children and teens sometimes need more support than their Home School is able to provide. Here are some Alternative Learning Environments that our clinicians recommend:
- Northstar School LCPS
- The Fusion Academy
Supportive Communities
YouTube
There’s a lot of content on the Internet. Below are a few links to informative YouTube pages:
- Dr. Russell Barkley is a leader in ADHD treatment. His videos are beneficial to both clinicians and individuals diagnosed with or living with someone diagnosed with ADHD.
- Mel Robbins, author of Let Them, interviews experts in the mental health field.
Clinician Recommended Books
Anger
Anxiety
- What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Heubner, PhD
- All Birds Have Anxiety by Kathy Hoopman
Boundaries
- The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits that Will Set You Free by Melissa Urban
- The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Communication
Couples
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the International Bestselling Relationship Expert by John M. Gottmann, PhD and Nan Silver
- Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step by Step Guild to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship by Mira Kirshenbaum
- The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Depression
- The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook by Simon Rego, PsyD and Sarah Fader
OCD
- Understanding OCD: Skills to Control the Conscience and Outsmart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Leslie J. Shapiro
- The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Bruce M. Hyman, PhD and Cherry Pedrick, RN
- What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner, PhD
Parenting
- 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3 Step Child & Toddler Disciple for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas Phelan, PhD
- 1-2-3 Magic: Helping Your Kids Understand the New Rules by Thomas Phelan, PhD
- Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility by Foster Cline, MD and Jim Fay
- The Parallel Process: Growing Alongside Your Adolescent or Young Adult in Treatment by Krissy Pozatek
- Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman
- The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel, M.D.
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
Recovery
Self Esteem
- The Self-Esteem Workbook: A Simple, Effective Program for Mastery of Liking Yourself by Glenn R. Schiraldi, PhD
- Break Free: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps: A Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Life by Tanya J. Peterson, MS
Sexual Abuse
Social Skills
Spiritual and/or Faith Based Books
- Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way by Gary Chapman
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes and When to Say No by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: Moving Forward One Day at a Time by Sheila Walsh
- Speaking the Truth in Love: A Christian Approach to Assertiveness by Henry Virkler
- The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dr. Dan Allender
- When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harrold S. Kushner
- You’re Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be by Holley Gerth
- You’re Loved No Matter What: Freeing Your Heart from the Need to Be Perfect by Holley Gerth
Trauma
Additional Resources
The following Resources are listed to provide you with additional mental health information, not an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Local Emergency Resources
- Loudoun Emergency MH Services (703) 777-0320
- Dominion Hospital (703) 538-2872
- North Spring Behavioral Healthcare (703) 554-6300
- CrisisLink Call 988 or Text: CONNECT to 855-11
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Line: 800-273- TALK (8255)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- Hopeline: Chat at www.hopeline.com or call 800-784-2433
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): www.chadd.org
- Russell Barkley, PhD on YouTube
Child Abuse and Neglect
- Loudoun County CPS: (703) 771-KIDS (5437)
- Virginia State Child Protective Services: 800-552-7096
- Childhelp USA®
- Child Sexual Abuse | Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse
Domestic Violence
- LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: 703-777-6552
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

