New Directions Counseling Group

Change requires a journey, sometimes through uncharted territory that can feel like a wilderness or a trek up the Himalayas. A guide who knows the terrain can save you time you might have wasted going down a path that leads nowhere. A wise and experienced guide can help you reach your goal in less time and with less energy. A guide is also company on the way and a compassionate and encouraging presence when you feel hopeless or alone. Ready to take the next step?

Dr. David L. Kupfer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist based in Falls Church, Virginia, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and depression. Recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a Top Therapist, he is dedicated to empowering individuals by helping them harness their inherent strengths and apply therapeutic techniques to promote healing. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR, Dr. Kupfer offers both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. His approach is grounded in the principles of the Serenity Prayer, guiding clients to accept what they cannot change and find the courage to transform what they can. Generated from the website

Columbia Associates is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Virginia and the local area of Arlington. At our Arlington clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression. TMS is an alternative depression treatment near you that has been proven to be effective. Columbia Associates is dedicated to providing collaborative, high-quality, evidence based mental health services. Our treatment teams listen to you to provide you the best personalized mental health care available. Our Arlington mental health clinic accepts most major insurances and self-pay. We care about your needs so we offer in-person and telehealth appointments. Our team consists of a centralized intake team, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, licensed counselors and physician assistants who are experts in the mental health field. Columbia Associates is a proud member of the Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics with a mission to transform lives through high quality, easily accessible psychiatry and therapy services.