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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA

S C Nealy

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA (they, them)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
4620 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 213, Arlington, VA 22207
Let's Connect (703) 688-8812
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With over 15 years working in the mental health field, SC Nealy has their second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is the Clinical Director at LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, a group therapy practice for queer therapists for queer clients and their allies/families. 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 religious trauma or "church hurt," sexual trauma and other trauma, complex PTSD, body image issues, resilience building, depression/anxiety, mindfulness, LGBTQIA+ issues (especially premarital and queer couples counseling in LGBTQ+ relationships), sex workers, couples counseling, premarital counseling, & group therapy.
SC Nealy is accepting new VA or DC based clients via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA and requests for premarital assessments and counseling, particularly with queer-identifying couples. Their group practice of all queer and trans therapists is accepting new clients in person and virtually in Arlington, VA called the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative.
Call or S C Nealy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 688-8812

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LGBT Counseling Collaborative

4620 Cherry Hill Road

Suite 213

Arlington, VA 22207

(703) 688-8812

Washington, DC 20036

Currently accepting new clients via telehealth or in person in Virginia and Washington, DC.
I specialize in Self Esteem, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$215 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (703) 688-8812
Photo of S C Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LGBT Counseling Collaborative

4620 Cherry Hill Road

Suite 213

Arlington, VA 22207

(703) 688-8812

Washington, DC 20036

Currently accepting new clients via telehealth or in person in Virginia and Washington, DC.
I specialize in Self Esteem, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$215 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $215
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I do not accept any insurances, but I will provide a super bill after sessions with instructions for insurance reimbursement if requested.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
"
I do not accept any insurances, but I will provide a super bill after sessions with instructions for insurance reimbursement if requested.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701011731 Sarah Nealy
  • In Practice for 15 Years
  • License: DC Health PRC200001595 / 2022
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Counselor & Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor / 2020
  • Attended Marymount University, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseli, Graduated 2020
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Certified and trained in brief, non-religious-based, pre-marital and pre-engagement assessments and counseling for couples. Schedule today.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
"
Certified and trained in brief, non-religious-based, pre-marital and pre-engagement assessments and counseling for couples. Schedule today.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQIA+ Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women in 20's and 30's Life Transitions
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I specialize in queer issues, religious trauma, and complex trauma backgrounds and therefore mostly work in longterm psychotherapy for people looking to do whole-life work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
"
I specialize in queer issues, religious trauma, and complex trauma backgrounds and therefore mostly work in longterm psychotherapy for people looking to do whole-life work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
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S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA

5 Endorsements

Roland Scheppske
Roland Scheppske
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
An expert in religious trauma and working with the queer population, Sarah's expert work with nonbinary and gender diverse populations is inspiring!
Callie Shirts
Callie Shirts
Resident in CounselingMS LPC-R
Sarah is helpful, committed, has a wealth of information, and connects well with clients.
Dodini Behavioral Health
Dodini Behavioral Health
PsychologistPhDPsyDLCSWLMFTLPC
Skilled in women's issues, queer issues, and trauma-focused care, Sarah is an experienced clinician who works with adults to embrace all parts of themselves.
Brian John Rink
Brian John Rink
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWLICSW
Sarah Nealy's dedication to queer competence, focus on trauma informed continued education, and empowering other clinicians to work confidently with queer clients has been a game changer in the counseling field.
Ben Orlando
Ben Orlando
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalMAMFA
Sarah offers clients compassionate honesty, being clear and direct when it comes to letting clients know what is getting in the way of their fulfillment. In this way, she helps them more quickly face and disarm the obstacles inside themselves.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Some Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Some Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I practice a direct, and sometimes challenging, approach to counseling that involves interactive conversation throughout the session. My style is open, honest, and working to build a deep rapport and environment of trust with each and every client. In therapy terminology, I utilize Gestalt and person-centered approaches with longterm psychotherapy focused on trauma healing.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
Photo of S C Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
"
I practice a direct, and sometimes challenging, approach to counseling that involves interactive conversation throughout the session. My style is open, honest, and working to build a deep rapport and environment of trust with each and every client. In therapy terminology, I utilize Gestalt and person-centered approaches with longterm psychotherapy focused on trauma healing.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 688-8812
Photo of S C Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA

Groups

Location

Primary Location

LGBT Counseling Collaborative

4620 Cherry Hill Road

Suite 213

Arlington, VA 22207

(703) 688-8812

Additional Location

Washington, DC 20036

(703) 688-8812
"
Currently accepting new clients via telehealth or in person in Virginia and Washington, DC.
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 688-8812
Photo of S C Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA
"
Currently accepting new clients via telehealth or in person in Virginia and Washington, DC.
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 688-8812
Photo of S C Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
S C Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, MA