Counseling Intern
Neha Periyapatna
Counseling Intern in Virginia under the supervision of Sally Harney, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS at Neutral Ground Counseling Group®.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Session Fees:
90-minute Intake $75
60-minute session: $50
Provides individual therapy to Teens (12+), Young Adults, and Couples.
Neha provides counseling services for clients in Virginia through Neutral Ground Counseling Group. She offers both in-person sessions at our Fairfax, Virginia office and virtual appointments for clients located in Virginia, consistent with clinical supervision and practice requirements.
Neha is self-pay/private pay only and does not accept insurance.
About me
Hi! I'm Neha (she/her/hers), a graduate clinical intern at Neutral Ground Counseling Group in Fairfax, Virginia.
As a South Asian therapist and an LGBTQ+ ally I am able to show up to our sessions with a culturally informed and nonjudgmental lens. Culture, family expectations, and identity play a huge role in how we experience stress, relationships, and change. I want my clients to feel like they can bring their whole self to session without having to explain or downplay any part of who they are.
Starting therapy can be hard. It means opening up to someone new, sometimes about things you've never said out loud before. My goal is to make that first step feel a little less scary. I’m here to create a warm space where you feel truly heard as you figure out what you're carrying and where you want to go next.
What I do and who I work with
My Approach to Therapy
Clinical Training and Supervision
I provide individual therapy to teens, young adults, and couples. I offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and build new perspectives.
Clients often seek therapy with me for support with:
Anxiety and stress
Relationship and communication challenges
Life transitions
Addiction and substance use challenges
Identity struggles
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught between who you are and what's expected of you because of pressure from family, culture, a relationship, or even yourself, I’m here to help.
My approach to therapy is person-centered. I believe my clients are the experts on their own lives. My goal is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you feel safe enough to be honest about what's really going on beneath the surface.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you notice the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and help you build practical tools you can use outside of session as well.
As a graduate clinical intern I am an advanced graduate student completing my final clinical university rotation. I offer a highly affordable out-of-pocket Self-Pay rate. I will be receiving ongoing supervision from Dr. Sally Harney, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS to gain clinical guidance and assure high-quality care.
Therapy available in-person in Fairfax, VA and online throughout Virginia.
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Education
Graduate Clinical Counseling Student
Advanced clinical internship at Neutral Ground Counseling Group
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As a Counseling Intern, I receive supervision under
Sally Harney, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
VA License #0701011717
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