Moving Forward, PLC — Dr. Michele Cole, PhD, LCSW

After the death of my wife, a friend suggested I seek professional grief counseling at Moving Forward. The advice proved well-founded. After several sessions with Deborah Zebrowski, I feel better prepared to face the future while continuing to cheresh the memory of my departed love.

I’ve always had a positive experience at Moving Forward. Most recently, working with Leeann Veatch has been particularly great and an incredibly insightful experience. Her warmth and professionalism create a comfortable environment that has made it easy to open up and reflect. I’ve gained so much self-awareness and perspective since the beginning of therapy with her. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful personal growth.

As a mental health therapist myself, I can confidently say that Moving Forward provides truly exceptional therapeutic services. The providers demonstrate an impressive combination of clinical competence and genuine compassion that sets them apart in our field. What strikes me most about Moving Forward is their commitment to ethical and thoughtful care for both children and adults. Their clinicians possess the technical expertise necessary for effective treatment while maintaining the warmth and empathy that makes clients feel truly heard and supported. This balance is rare and invaluable in mental health care. I consistently feel confident referring clients to Moving Forward, knowing they will receive top-notch care. The practice maintains the highest standards of professionalism while creating an environment where healing can truly take place. Their dedication to providing personalized, evidence-based treatment in a compassionate setting makes them a standout resource in our community. I highly recommend Moving Forward to anyone seeking quality mental health services. They truly represent the gold standard of therapeutic care!

Moving Forward is a wonderful practice full of excellent therapists. I've had the privilege of consulting with practice owner Dr. Michele Cole on cases and have found her to be an incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate clinician. I am always happy to recommend her and her practice to my clients!

I’ve known Michele Cole, the owner of Moving Forward in Old Town Alexandria, for many years and can’t say enough good things about her and her team. As an educator, I’ve referred multiple students to her practice over the years because I’ve seen firsthand how well she and her staff connect with kids. They create a safe, supportive space and build the kind of trusting relationships that lead to real growth. Michele has built a team that truly understands children and adolescents, and their ability to make meaningful progress with clients is exceptional. I’m always confident referring families to Moving Forward because I know they’ll be in kind, capable hands.