McLean Counseling Center

“I reached out to McLean Counseling Center to request an appointment for disability documentation guidelines so I could receive accommodations for college. I have received accommodations before in college and provided my previous documentation. The response I received from Farah Assefnia, who works there as administrative office, was very brief, rude, and dismissive — saying that they don't participate in that kind of service. When I followed up to ask if they have an age limit or don't serve adults, she simply said there is no age limit, however, they won't be able to provide documentation for college accommodations. Farah treated me poorly. Their website mentions "Support Services & Accommodations," so this was very unclear and disappointing. It was never specified if they specialize in accommodations for adults or teens who want to get workplace accommodations, college students, high school students, middle school students, or elementary school students. I felt discriminated, disrespected, and dismissed. If they don't offer this service, a polite explanation and a referral to another clinic who has experience providing documentation and accommodations would have been the professional thing to do. I would not recommend this center to anyone who is a person of color, minority individuals, college students, young adults, or disabled individuals looking for support seeking support or accommodations. Farah Assefnia's response showed a complete lack of customer service skills. She needs to find another job that doesn’t involve customer service skills. McLean Counseling Center needs to train their staff better and hire people who know how to treat clients with basic respect. They also need to update their website to specify what "Support Services & Accommodations" actually means. It is meant for college students, high school students, middle school students, elementary school students, or an individual who is an adult or teenager who wants to get workplace accommodations.”

“Sarah McCarthy is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is warm, intuitive, and wonderful to be around—someone who truly makes you feel safe and supported. She listens with such care and presence, and she’s helped me quiet the negative inner voice I’ve carried for so long. Being with her feels like being with a friend and an advocate—someone genuinely on your side. What I appreciate most about Sarah is how she adapts her approach to meet me exactly where I am. I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding my feelings, and it takes a lot for me to even recognize, name, and process them. Sarah not only helps me do that, but she also gives me the tools I need—homework, exercises, guidance—to make that emotional work possible. I’ve asked other therapists for similar support, but none of them followed through like Sarah does. She really listens to what I need and responds with care and intention. With Sarah, I feel seen, heard, and, in many ways, loved. I’ve referred multiple friends to her, and although she never mentions them (of course!), my friends and I often talk about how lucky we are to have her in our lives. She’s made such a meaningful impact on me, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”

“I’ve been working with Sarah McCarthy for 5 months now. She has been outstanding in helping me understand myself better and has shared strategies and ways of thinking that I wished I knew decades ago. She takes the time to carefully read notes ahead of time and to follow up after. Most importantly, during our sessions, she asks the hard questions I would never have thought to ask myself despite being a very self-reflective person. I admit I was skeptical about therapy going in but she has shown me just how profoundly valuable and life-changing it can. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

“I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Mary June. She is very understanding and responsive to her patients’ problems. I have struggled with ADHD for years and was very hesitant to try medications. Mary June’s warmth and openness makes it easy to work with her. She’s a wonderful and skilled clinician. She worked closely with me to find the right dosage and never disregarded any of my concerns. I highly recommend her. Caring, dedicated and highly professional.”