Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC
Overview
Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC is a mental health treatment center for people seeking treatment near Fairfax County. As part of their treatment modalities for recovery, Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC provides group counseling, individual psychotherapy, and trauma-related counseling during treatment. Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC is located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, accepting cash or self-payment for treatment.
Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance
Assessments
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
Age Groups
- Adults
- Seniors
- Young adults
Operation
- Department of Defense
- Federal Government
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Treatment At Washington D.C. VA Medical Center - Alexandria CBOC
Conditions Treated
Mental health treatment:
Mental health treatment provides a safe and structured environment where individuals can receive professional care and support for their mental health challenges. Within the facility, trained therapists, counselors, and medical staff work together to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each person's needs. Patients might participate in a variety of therapies, including individual counseling, group therapy, and possibly medication management. The goal is to equip individuals with the tools and strategies they need to cope with their conditions and lead fulfilling lives.
Levels Of Care
Outpatient:
Outpatient treatment in a rehab center offers flexible therapy sessions, typically ranging from 1-3 hours per week, allowing individuals to continue daily activities while receiving care. In contrast, intensive outpatient programs demand a more rigorous commitment, often involving 9-15 hours weekly, providing a more immersive therapeutic environment without the need for inpatient stays.
Treatment Modalities
Group counseling:
Group Counseling is a therapeutic approach where individuals come together under the guidance of a trained counselor to share experiences, offer support, and gain insights. This collective format promotes mutual understanding and growth, allowing participants to learn from one another's perspectives and challenges.
Individual psychotherapy:
Individual therapy is a one-on-one therapeutic interaction between a therapist and a client to address personal challenges, foster self-awareness, and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral growth. This setting provides a confidential and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identify goals, and develop coping strategies. Individual therapy can be beneficial for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Trauma-related counseling:
Trauma therapy delves into past traumatic events that might be influencing a client's current life experiences. Often, trauma serves as a significant precipitant or underlying cause of addiction. Such traumas can arise from childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, growing up with a mentally ill parent, early parental loss, and experiences of sexual assault in teen or adult years, among other circumstances. Trauma therapy aims to aid the individual in processing and navigating beyond these traumas, guided by the expertise and empathy of skilled mental health specialists.
Ancillary Services
Special Programs
- Active duty military
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Veterans
Contact Information
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