Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711
SAFETY ALERT – If you are in danger, call or text 911.
703-324-5730
TTY 711
Toni Zollicoffer,
Director
SAFETY ALERT – If you are in danger, call or text 911.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers counseling services.
If you or a family member have experienced domestic or sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, or human trafficking, one of our trained counselors can offer you short-term services at no charge. We offer individual, family, and group counseling.
Counseling is also available for people who are secondary survivors – parents, siblings, friends, or other loved ones who have been impacted by violence.
Counseling can help you feel safe, cope, grow, find support, and talk through your experiences.
Call us at 703-324-5730 and choose the option for Counseling Services.
Note: During COVID-19, counseling is available by video and the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273.
Free, short-term individual and family counseling services are now available via teletherapy.
What is Teletherapy?
Plus, it's easier for people who have:
Learn more about teletherapy.
Call us at 703-324-5730 and choose the option for Counseling Services.
This is a free, confidential group for adults who identify as women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced domestic abuse (physical, emotional, or other types). The group is led by a trained therapist specializing in domestic violence and trauma. The group promotes:
New groups start every several months and are offered in English and Spanish by Zoom. To enroll, please contact the following group facilitator for a private, face-to-face session:
English-Language Group
Eight 90-minute Weekly Sessions
Rebecca Albert, LPC 703-704-6731; TTY 711
Spanish-Language Group
Eight 90-minute Weekly Sessions
Jeannette Aleman 703-704-6737; TTY 711
This is a free, confidential group for adults who identify as women who have experienced sexual violence. The group is led by a trained therapist specializing in sexual violence and trauma. The group promotes healing from sexual violence and trauma. Participants learn how to:
This group is currently offered in English by Zoom video conference, with new groups starting every several months. To enroll, please contact the following group facilitator for a private, face-to-face session:
Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. (twice per month)
Kathryn Harlow, LPC 703-704-6717; TTY 711
This is a free confidential group for adults who identify as women who have experienced gender-based violence. The group is led by a trained specialist in art therapy and trauma. The group promotes healing from gender-based violence and trauma. Participants learn how to:
This 12-week group is offered in English and Spanish but all languages are welcome.
For interest in joining this group or questions, contact Kathryn Harlow, LPC 703-704-6717; TTY 711.
You or a family member must have experienced domestic or sexual violence or stalking.
You must live in, work in, or have been abused or assaulted in Fairfax County or the Cities of Fairfax or Falls Church.
Children are eligible for individual counseling services.
Because counseling is short-term, it is not a good fit for:
Normally, we would meet in person in one of many locations throughout Fairfax County based on your zip code. However, during COVID-19, we're meeting virtually.
Our goal is to return your call within two business days.
If you receive a voice message from us, please call back promptly so we can provide services.
Counseling can start within a few weeks or sooner from the time you speak with a counselor. When there are many requests, wait times may be longer.
