Eating Disorder Therapy & Counseling in Alexandria, VA
If you’re searching for an eating disorder therapist in Alexandria, VA , or a therapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, or depression and actually gets it , you’ve found the right place. Coastal Collaborative Care is a group therapy practice located in Old Town North Alexandria, offering inclusive, evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling for individuals navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, OCD, PTSD, and more.
Our Alexandria office serves clients throughout Northern Virginia, including the surrounding communities of Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Falls Church, and the broader DMV area. We also offer virtual therapy for residents across Virginia and in select states nationwide.
What we treat
Eating disorders are one of the most complex and misunderstood mental health conditions , and finding a therapist with real, specialized training can feel nearly impossible.
Every therapist at Coastal Collaborative Care has a background in higher-level eating disorder treatment settings, which means you’re working with clinicians who truly understand the depth and nuance of eating disorder recovery.
Eating disorders we treat
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
- Disordered eating and chronic dieting patterns
- Negative body image and body dysmorphia
Additional Mental Health Support
Our Alexandria therapists also specialize in co-occurring concerns that frequently accompany eating disorders , and are available for clients seeking support for these areas independently:
- Trauma & PTSD (including complex trauma)
- Anxiety disorders & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Depression & depressive disorders
- ADHD & neurodivergent-affirming therapy
- Life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation (outpatient support)
OUR THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Inclusive, Evidence-Based Therapy You Can Actually Trust
At our Alexandria, VA office, therapy looks different depending on what you need , because we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including:
WHY COASTAL COLLABORATIVE CARE
What Sets Our Alexandria Practice Apart
Our care is grounded in a Health At Every Size® (HAES®) framework , meaning we reject diet culture and weight stigma in our practice. If you’ve felt dismissed, judged, or unseen by other providers, this office is designed for YOU.
We specialize, deeply
Most therapists in the Alexandria area offer eating disorder therapy as one of many services. At Coastal Collaborative Care, it is the foundation of everything we do. Our entire team has worked in eating disorder treatment centers prior to joining this practice. That’s not common. That’s intentional.
We collaborate.
Eating disorder recovery often requires coordination with dietitians, physicians, and psychiatrists. We actively communicate with your care team (with your permission) to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
We’re genuinely inclusive.
We serve clients of all body sizes, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and neurotypes. LGBTQ+-affirming care and neurodivergent-affirming therapy are core to how we practice , not an afterthought.
Our practice is rooted in the DMV community.
Founded in 2020 by Gabrielle Katz, LCSW, CEDS-C, who has deep roots in the Northern Virginia and DC-area mental health community , Coastal Collaborative Care was built to fill a very real gap: high-quality, specialized eating disorder therapy that is accessible & affirming.
OUR ALEXANDRIA OFFICE
Conveniently Located in Old Town North Alexandria
Our Alexandria therapy office is located at 901 N Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314, in the Old Town North neighborhood, just minutes from the waterfront, with easy access from Arlington, Fairfax County, and Washington, DC.
Our Alexandria location serves clients traveling from:
- Old Town Alexandria & Del Ray
- Arlington & Rosslyn
- Fairfax, McLean & Falls Church
- Reston & Herndon
- Crystal City & Pentagon City (DC adjacent)
- Washington, DC and the greater DMV area
For clients who prefer not to commute, we also offer telehealth therapy in Virginia that allows you to meet with one of our Alexandria-based therapists from the comfort of your own home. Virtual therapy is available to clients throughout Virginia and in several other states nationwide.
| Address | 901 N Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| Phone | (571) 249-5332 |
| admin@coastalcollaborativecare.com | |
| Office hours | Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm |
| Parking | There is a lot of free street parking around the building as well as some parking garages. |
| Public transit | Blue line to Braddock Road Station. 10-ish minute walk to the office from Braddock Road Station. You could also use the Dash bus. At Braddock Road Station go to Bay D. Take the 30 or 31 Dash bus and get off at Madison and North Washington, which is about a block or so from the office. |
INSURANCE & FEES
Out-of-Network Therapy in Alexandria, VA
Coastal Collaborative Care is an out-of-network provider.
We do not bill insurance directly, which allows us to give each client the individualized, unhurried care they deserve, without managed care restrictions limiting your treatment.
We provide a superbill after each session, which you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients are surprised to find their insurance covers a significant portion of out-of-network therapy costs. We use a system called Mentaya to check your out-of-network mental health benefits for you right during your consultation call — so you know what to expect before your first appointment.
Mentaya can also assist with submitting and processing your superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
For clients who are active military or veterans:
Jennifer Forbes, LPC is a TRICARE-certified non-participating provider. This means she is approved by TRICARE but does not bill TRICARE directly — clients pay upfront and may submit claims to TRICARE for potential reimbursement.
Please contact us to discuss your specific coverage.
Frequently asked questions about our Alexandria, VA location
Do you have an eating disorder therapist in Alexandria, VA?
Yes. Our Alexandria, VA office is located at 901 N Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314, and our entire clinical team specializes in eating disorder therapy. Unlike general therapy practices that list eating disorders as one of many areas, every therapist at Coastal Collaborative Care has specialized training and real-world experience in eating disorder treatment. We offer individual therapy for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and disordered eating for adolescents and adults.
What areas near Alexandria, VA do you serve?
Our Alexandria office is easily accessible from throughout Northern Virginia and the DC area, including Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Falls Church, Crystal City, and Pentagon City. For clients who can’t make it in person, we offer virtual therapy for residents anywhere in Virginia. Our telehealth therapists are also licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, and several other states.
Do your Alexandria therapists accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. However, we provide detailed superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Many clients with PPO plans receive partial reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. We recommend calling your insurer before your first session to understand your out-of-network benefits.
Jennifer Forbes, LPC is also a TRICARE non-participating certified provider.
What is HAES® and why does it matter for eating disorder therapy?
Health At Every Size® (HAES®) is an evidence-informed framework that rejects weight stigma and diet culture in healthcare. For eating disorder therapy, this means your therapist will never suggest weight loss as a goal of treatment, won’t make assumptions based on your body size, and will approach recovery without harmful diet-culture messaging. If you’ve experienced weight stigma from healthcare providers in the past , including therapists , our HAES®-aligned team in Alexandria is trained to do things differently.
Can I do therapy virtually if I’m in Virginia?
Absolutely. We offer telehealth therapy for residents throughout Virginia, including those in Fairfax County, Arlington, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and all of Northern Virginia. Virtual sessions with our Alexandria-based therapists are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Many clients find telehealth to be a convenient and equally effective alternative to in-person sessions.
How do I get started with therapy at your Alexandria office?
The first step is a free phone consultation. You can reach us at (571) 249-5332 or email admin@coastalcollaborativecare.com to request one. During your consultation, we’ll talk about what brings you in, answer any questions about our approach, and help match you with the right therapist based on your specific needs and availability. If we’re the right fit or not, we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction with referrals.
Ready to Work with an Eating Disorder Therapist in Alexandria, VA?
You don’t have to keep searching for a therapist in Alexandria who actually specializes in what you’re dealing with. Coastal Collaborative Care exists specifically for people who need more than a generalist, people who deserve a clinician who understands the complexity of eating disorders, trauma, and the intersections of both.
Whether you’re ready to start now or just gathering information, we’d love to connect. Reach out to schedule your free consultation, and take the first step.
📍 901 N Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314
📞 (571) 249-5332 · ✉️ admin@coastalcollaborativecare.com
