20+ Years of Experience | Specializing in Couples & Family Counseling
Current Vice President, Board of Directors – Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association
Why Work With Me?
Traditional counseling approaches can sometimes feel outdated. Simply listening, nodding, and affirming doesn’t always help—especially when you’re already exhausted from conflict, confusion, or disconnection.
By the time many couples or families walk into my office, they’ve “had it.” My goal is to help you break free from old patterns and create meaningful, lasting change—not only during sessions but in your day-to-day life where it truly matters.
That begins with a Free 15-Minute Virtual Consultation. This is our chance to:
Share what brought you here
Ask questions about my counseling approach and process
Make sure we “click” before beginning the work together
Client Feedback
"Anne McKay is amazing. She tells you what you need to hear. She helped me and my partner pull through a really difficult time and gave us tools we still use today." – Facebook, 2024
"As she always says, your life is not a dress rehearsal. Each day matters." – Google Review, 2023
"So glad I found a highly experienced therapist who ‘gets it’ and gets results fast." – Google Review, 2023
"She’ll tell you what your friends won’t—that’s what makes your time and money well-spent." – Google Review, 2020
Credentials & Leadership Roles
Vice President, Board of Directors – VAMHCA (State Representative, AMHCA)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Clinically Certified Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Board Certified Clinical Supervisor (LPC-S)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
Session Options & Fees
Office Hours: Monday / Tuesday / Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Format: In-Person (Reston office across from Reston Hospital) or Virtual
Couples / Family Counseling (50 min): $250
Extended Couples / Family Counseling (100 min): $500
Payment accepted by Credit, Debit, or Health Savings Account (HSA). Invoices provided for insurance reimbursement.
Counseling Services
Couples Counseling
Dating, cohabiting, marital, or long-term partnerships
Healing from infidelity, rebuilding trust, and addressing accountability
Strengthening intimacy and connection
Balancing dual-career households (72% of U.S. families, Census 2019)
Navigating parenthood, life transitions, and relational stress
Discernment Counseling (“Couples on the Brink”)
For couples uncertain about divorce:
One partner is leaning toward separation
The other wants to preserve the marriage
Discernment Counseling is a short-term, structured process (1–5 sessions, 90 minutes each) that helps couples decide whether to:
Commit to repairing the relationship
Move toward separation or divorce with clarity and respect
You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a professional perspective on whether meaningful change is possible.
Collaborative Divorce & Blended Families
Approach divorce with mutual respect, forgiveness, and child-centered care
Co-parent effectively without guilt, shame, or manipulation
Navigate blended families (16% of U.S. households, Pew 2019)
Manage differing parenting styles and schedules
Build a supportive environment that breaks harmful cycles for the next generation
Family Dynamics & Parenting
Stay connected with your children and teens through changing stages
Learn effective ways to coach and guide while fostering independence
Support your child’s (and your own) transition into adulthood with resilience and confidence
Final Note
Whether you’re seeking individual growth, stronger relationships, or healing from life’s toughest challenges, I provide the tools, structure, and support you need to move forward.
Let’s work together to help you build the life and connections you deserve.