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LGBT therapists in Ellicott City, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Ellicott City, MD

LGBTQIA+ individuals in Ellicott City deserve mental healthcare from providers who truly understand their experiences. Headway offers flexible, compassionate care with 657 providers available, many offering free consultations to help you find the right fit.

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Si Meng

Si Meng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


Most of us never saw healthy communication growing up—and that makes connection feel harder than it should. As your relationship therapist/coach, I help individuals and couples develop relational competence so you can break old patterns, communicate with clarity, and create more secure and nurturing relationships.

  • My in-person days: Tuesdays, Thursdays.
  • My online days: Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Fridays.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Brown

Robin Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I use a variety of healing modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and art to help clients move through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and identity issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole White-Samuels

Nicole White-Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Middle River, MD


“Nicole White-Samuels is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based practice found extremely effective in providing relief and healing for those suffering with trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phanedra O'Neal

Phanedra O'Neal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Columbia, MD


“I am a compassionate and dedicated Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner with eight years of psych background providing mental health care to diverse population.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Jacques

Sarah Jacques

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I create a compassionate, neuroaffirming space for older children (11+), teens, adults, and couples.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Elaine Cook

Elaine Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Baltimore, MD


I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a primary care background. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. My focus areas are adults and geriatric patients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Peter MacIver

Dr. Peter MacIver

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“His style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and he aims to make therapy feel approachable and supportive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Hughes

Nicole Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Towson, MD


Are you struggling to adjust to college, starting your career journey, or balancing relationships and self-care? The transition to adulthood has never been harder. I am here to help. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience providing counseling in schools, clinics and university-based settings. I have helped children, teens, and adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma, ADHD and anger.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatrice Tekeh

Beatrice Tekeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“Clients often tell me that they feel heard in our visits. Some leave feeling lighter or more focused.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Beltsville, MD


“I am dedicated to listening and meeting you exactly where you are, working collaboratively to uncover solutions that truly empower you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yvonne Wambaa

Yvonne Wambaa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Hunt Valley, MD


“My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammerra Hewitt

Tammerra Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lanham, MD


“The goal is to meet each client where they are then guide them to anew path with open, direct and solution oriented therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Hannah Gould

Hannah Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Greenbelt, MD


“My basic approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral with a holistic approach. Other modalities include rational-emotive, reality therapy, gestalt, psychodynamic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ramonia Morant

Ramonia Morant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Hyattsville, MD


“I'm a therapist who believes in progress, not perfection. With over 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I am a clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 20 years providing direct services to children and families in several different environments...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laurie Paul

Dr. Laurie Paul

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Chevy Chase, MD


“Helping people build healthier, more fulfilling relationships is some of the most meaningful work I do.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Cassidy

Dr. Heather Cassidy

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“My training and practice is psychodynamic, which focuses on understanding how you are feeling in the moment, and making connections between your past and present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melissa Stephenson

Melissa Stephenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Largo, MD


“I identify myself to be a "change agent," mental health practitioner, mental health therapist, etc. meets consumer's where they are, implements an individualized multimodal treatment approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sae Chichibu-Denny

Sae Chichibu-Denny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I use integrated approach (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-focused, Existential), which enables me to customize treatment for each client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamela Harrison

Tamela Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Germantown, MD


“My work is practical and collaborative, and I tailor treatment to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharon Millsaps

Sharon Millsaps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I believe therapy should be collaborative. I aim to create a safe space where you can feel free to be your most authentic self without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sally Mays

Sally Mays

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Annapolis, MD


“As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I help clients make connections between their beliefs, emotions and reactions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Oluwatoyin Adelakun

Oluwatoyin Adelakun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Waldorf, MD


“I am committed to providing compassionate, team-based care because I am convinced that understanding and healing can be powerful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leslie Taylor

Leslie Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Great to meet you!

As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is integral to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’m honored to share that I have been helping people for nearly 25 years... and counting! I look forward to working with you and uncovering the solutions needed to help you live the life you desire and deserve!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Selena Cooks

Selena Cooks

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


If you're carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, grief that feels impossible to move through, or a weight that makes everyday life feel harder than it should, you're in the right place. I work with adults and people across all stages of life who are ready to feel more like themselves again. My approach is grounded in warmth and a deep belief that you are the expert on your own life. There's no judgment here, only a supportive space where you can say what you've been holding back.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Harris

Jasmine Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm not going to sit quietly and nod for 50 minutes. I use a blend of IFS (parts work), trauma-focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and hypnotherapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bennett Urian

Bennett Urian

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My clients often tell me they appreciate my calm, grounded energy and the sense that they can "just be themselves" without fear of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kendall Blumenthal

Kendall Blumenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have experience working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, eating disorders, trauma, and substance using a variety of approaches to support you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kim Barsella

Kim Barsella

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ruth Mena Akyatan

Ruth Mena Akyatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Tekeah Mason

Dr. Tekeah Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Waldorf, MD


“You already have strengths, even if you don't always see them. Let's identify those superpowers and use them to overcome challenges and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kassandra Kerns

Kassandra Kerns

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My practice is deeply trauma-informed and collaborative, blending advanced evidence-based modalities with an unwavering commitment to trauma-informed person-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chris Leeman

Chris Leeman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My role as a therapist is not to tell people who they should be, but to help them better understand themselves, overcome barriers, and develop the tools necessary to move forward in healthier and more meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Burke

Katherine Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


With over 30 years of clinical experience, I provide individual psychotherapy that is collaborative and affirming. I use an integrated therapeutic approach that draws upon evidence-based treatment interventions and creative modalities tailored to each client. I see clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adolescent/parent/family conflicts, personal concerns and life transitions. I will support you to identify patterns, develop coping strategies, discover strengths, find solutions, and gain a deeper sense of wholeness and well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Amoah Asante

Dr. Amoah Asante

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bethesda, MD


“I work with individuals experiencing symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns, providing thoughtful assessment and medication management tailored to your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lindsay Smith

Lindsay Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I strongly believe in prioritizing yourself and mental health. I've been practicing for the past 8 years working with a variety of clients in all different ages and backgrounds, but within most of my years in practice, I focus on adults in their 20s-40s who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain as they navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family issues, and boundaries.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Martha Eseh

Dr. Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laurel, MD


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dionne Benjamin

Dionne Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, allowing me to integrate a variety of therapeutic methods that are tailored to the unique needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jenny Chukwudike

Jenny Chukwudike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“As a double-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in both family and psychiatry medicine, I approach care with a holistic perspective, emphasizing comprehensive well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Ellicott City, MD

Number of therapists serving Ellicott City, MD
There are over 653 therapists in Ellicott City, MD accepting new patients.
653+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 60%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 1%Yoruba
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 23%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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