Discover the Power of Therapy Services in Alexandria, VA
In Old Town Alexandria, VA, therapy services offer a powerful path to healing, personal growth, and meaningful change. Experienced clinicians use evidence-based approaches in a compassionate setting to provide individualized care for children, teens, and adults. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, therapy can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our Therapy Services
Moving Forward, PLC offers therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, including specialized social skills and parenting groups. Our collaborative team approach allows us to support the entire family or any of its members in one convenient, trusted setting. Whether navigating everyday challenges or complex issues like divorce, we ensure every individual feels seen, supported, and understood with compassionate, coordinated care.

Individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults uses evidence-based practices—including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques—to help address emotional challenges and life stressors.
Adolescent therapy provides a safe, supportive space for teens to navigate the emotional, social, and developmental challenges of growing up.
Children’s therapy provides a supportive and age-appropriate space for kids to express emotions, build coping skills, and work through challenges such as anxiety, behavioral issues, or family changes.
Using play therapy, therapists help children as young as age two work through developmental, trauma, or attachment challenges while supporting parents in building stronger, more confident parenting strategies.

Clinically trained by pioneering family therapist Marianne Walters, Dr. Michele Cole, Ph.D., LCSW and the team use a strengths-based and structural family therapy theory approach to help families create healthier, more connected relationships.
Couples counseling integrates a solution-focused model with other therapeutic approaches to support partners, married couples, or those navigating separation, divorce, or parenting challenges.
Group therapy offers a powerful space for individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences, fostering support, insight, and growth. It is focused on evidence-based practice for effective group treatment.


Compassionate Therapy Services for Every Stage of Life
Our therapy services are designed to support individuals and families through every phase—whether you’re navigating childhood, adolescence, adulthood, or family transitions. With a team of experienced clinicians, we offer personalized care that fosters growth, healing, and emotional well-being at every stage of life.
Testimonials
Julie Allen2025-06-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great year of group therapy and my son has benefited enormously from being with his peers Mark Norris2025-06-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had a great experience with Dr. Cole and the team at Moving Forward! They have multiple therapists so I can get paired with one who specializes in my area of need. Also, the office is well-run and professional. Sarah Hussain2025-06-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Cole and the entire Moving Forward team are exceptional. They are highly trained, thoughtful clinicians who care deeply for their clients. I frequently recommend Moving Forward to anyone in the greater Northern VA region who is looking for mental health resources. I highly encourage anyone who needs support to reach out! Ifeanyi M. Olele2025-06-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Michele Cole and the Moving Forward, PLC team are outstanding. I’m always happy to send my patients to their practice because I know they will be treated with respect, empathy, and professionalism. They consistently provide compassionate, high-quality care. A great place for anyone looking for therapy and support on their mental health journey! Luca DeGrossi2025-06-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In addition to being a fantastic clinician, Dr. Cole is also an incredible human being. She is compassionate, intelligent, and committed to providing top-quality care to her clients. I’m grateful to call her a friend and colleague and have nothing but good things to say about Moving Forward and the talented team of clinicians who work there! Megan Green2025-05-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Michele Cole is a therapeutic powerhouse. She has so much experience and expertise in children and couples. Beyond that, I feel so comfortable referring to Moving Forward because of the quality of therapists she contracts with. If you are looking for a quality in person therapy experience you should consider Moving Forward PLC. Stephanie Murphy2019-08-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter was struggling with school and anxiety. Michele helped her become high functioning and confident again. She helped us diagnose ADHD, assisted in communications with pediatrician and school counselors to give my daughter the support needed for success. I have referred many happy clients to her and her team at Moving Forward, PLC. Veronica Morawek2019-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've worked with Michele for many years and have only had wonderful encounters. She is very thorough in her work and is kind and compassionate. I highly recommend Michele for anyone who needs a therapist. Cindy Herkommer2019-08-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had the joy to work with Michele Cole of Moving Forward for a little more than three years now. She is so thoughtful and responsive in her communication with me that it shines through in everything she does. Her experience ranges from working with children to families, couples, and adults. And no matter what she does, I’ve never been less than impressed with her work, such as her podcast features. I can highly recommend Michele and her team to anyone looking for a therapist.
Find Support and Growth Through Therapy Services at Moving Forward, PLC
At Moving Forward, PLC, we offer various therapy options to meet children’s, teens’, adults’, couples’, and families’ unique needs. From individual sessions to group therapy and family-focused support, we’re here to guide you toward lasting change and meaningful connection.