Online Sex Therapy & Couples Counseling in Virginia.

 Feeling like roommates instead of partners? Couples therapy can change that. Improve your relationship with yourself, your partner, and your sexuality.

Whether you're in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Charlottesville, or Virginia Beach, you deserve access to a sex therapist who is genuinely trained and specialized — not just curious about the topic. I'm Dr. Anna Smith, a Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist offering secure telehealth sessions to clients across Virginia.

All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth — meaning you can access specialized, expert-level sex and couples therapy from anywhere in the state, on a schedule that works for you.

From emotional disconnect, desire discrepancy or sexual dysfunction, to communication breakdowns, trust issues, or life transitions, and the stuff that’s hard to talk about with a therapist who doesn’t get it. You’ve come to the right place.

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Services available in Virginia

What I offer:

  • Online sex therapy for individuals and couples

  • Online couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Individual therapy for relationship patterns, identity, and intimacy

  • Therapy intensives for concentrated, accelerated progress

  • Kink-affirming, trans-affirming, and ENM-affirming care

Why telehealth works:

  • Sessions from the privacy and comfort of your own home

  • No commute, no waiting rooms, no logistical barriers

  • Same quality of care — research confirms telehealth therapy is as effective as in-person

  • HIPAA-compliant, fully secure video platform

  • Flexible scheduling to fit your life

Who I work with:

  • Individuals exploring sexuality, identity, desire, or relational patterns

  • Couples dealing with conflict, distance, or sexual disconnection

  • People processing sexual trauma or harmful messages about sex

  • Those in non-traditional relationship structures (ENM, polyamory, kink)

  • Trans and non-binary individuals seeking affirming, specialized care

How to get started

Your first step is a free 20-minute phone or video consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, answer any questions you have, and make sure we're a good fit before you commit to anything. I currently have availability for new clients.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Do you offer in-person sessions in Virginia?

A: All sessions are online via telehealth. This makes specialized care accessible statewide — without the cost, commute, or logistical complexity of in-person therapy.

Q: Do you take insurance?

A: I am an out-of-network provider. Many clients use their out-of-network benefits or FSA/HSA accounts. I provide superbills for insurance reimbursement upon request.

Q: What are your fees?

A: My fees for a 90-minute couple’s intake are $360, a 55-minute individual intake is $225, and all subsequent sessions (couples OR individual) are $225.

Q: Are you licensed to see clients in this state?

A: Yes. I hold licensure to practice in Virginia through PsyPact, which allows me to provide psychology services across participating states via telehealth.

Q: How long does therapy take?

A: Many clients experience meaningful shifts within 6–10 sessions. Others prefer longer-term work or even intensives. You're always in control of the pace and duration of our work together.

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating a sexless marriage, or simply feeling stuck, couples therapy creates space to slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and build a stronger foundation for your relationship. Couples therapy isn't about assigning blame—it's about learning how to communicate differently, respond with intention, and rebuild a partnership that feels secure, connected, and resilient.

Through our work together, we’ll set the foundation for connection and growth for each person in the relationship and the relationship as a whole.