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Meet William McVey—Therapist at Best Therapists

William McVey, PhD

District of Columbia, LPC #PRC200002000

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About William | He/him

Life's journey can be intricate, layered, and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed with anxiety and depression. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology, Dr McVey specializes in helping individuals regain control and find fulfillment through psychotherapy and sex therapy. With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR, and as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr McVey empowers clients struggling with mood disorders, PTSD, addiction issues, sexual issues, general trauma, medical comorbidities, LGBTQIA+ issues, couples (monogamous, poly, or ENM), career issues, and so much more.

Message to clients

I am a holistic provider that focuses on the entirety of the person I am working with. I strive to help you meet your goals and create the best possible life that you are wanting to achieve. I integrate many different models of therapy and always educate clients along the way. My goal is to work myself out of a job. My practice is focused on experiencing power through change. I curate wellness and healing, centered on building your belief in hope, and implement functional steps toward change. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.

Education

Master of Counseling Psychology I Eastern New Mexico University, 2013; PhD I Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, 2024

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture, European culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Mormonism, Wiccan/Paganism

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Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Sex therapy, Trauma, LGBTQ+ sexuality

Additional areas of focus

Abuse, Addiction, Aging, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Body image, Bullying, Career counseling/coaching, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Polyamorous/non-monogamous couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Infidelity/affairs, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Military families, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premarital counseling, Schizophrenia spectrum, Second or third generation immigration experience, Self esteem/self worth, Self harm, Sex therapy, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stalking, Stress, Substance misuse/dependency, Suicidal thoughts, Transgender people, Trauma, Veterans/military services

Therapeutic style

Calming, Holistic, Intellectual, Solution-oriented, Empowering

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Biofeedback, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Gottman method, Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

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Cost

$205

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Individual Session

$220

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Couples Session

$240

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Peer review

You should seek Dr. McVey out if you're wanting to feel supported without judgement and want a safe space to address your concerns. He does a great job at attending to many factors of your emotions and makes people feel comfortable in his presence. I recommend him if you're looking to address trauma as that's his strong suit.

—Nyasha Chikowore, PsyD
Peer review

Dr. McVey is an extensively trained, empathetic therapist. Beyond his formal training in EMDR, sex therapy, etc., his ability to connect with clients is what is most remarkable. When I've shared clients with him (through couples or individual), they often remark at how comfortable they feel with him to open up, while also gaining specifics tools to work through their presenting issues.

—W. Max Hurley-Welljams-Dorof, PsyD
Peer review

Dr. McVey is an incredibly empathetic and supportive clinician. His background in sex therapy and trauma covers ground most therapists can't touch, yet most humans have experienced. I frequently cross-refer patients to him.

—Rebecca Brown, PsyD
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