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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Frederick, MD

Frederick's LGBTQIA community deserves mental health support from providers who truly get it. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person therapy with 597 warm, humorous, and solution-oriented therapists. Most sessions are covered by insurance, with patients saving an average of 75% through Headway's partnerships.

Cole Jaeschke

Cole Jaeschke

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Cole strongly believes that the individuals are the experts in their life experience, and gives each person the space to share their story...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adedoyin Adeniji

Adedoyin Adeniji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cheverly, MD


“I am committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care with a strong focus on long-term stability, symptom improvement, and overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gifty Nkromah

Gifty Nkromah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and other mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolyn Gonterman

Carolyn Gonterman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is integrative and holistic with a focus on supporting adults in making lasting change, deconstructing shame, and promoting self-empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christine Leone

Christine Leone

Therapist

Virtual • Reisterstown, MD


I am an LCPC with 27 Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins years of private practice experience, offering an approach that is empowering, solution‐oriented, and fully accepting. I meet clients where they are and help them build practical steps toward meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Catie Ehrler

Catie Ehrler

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Catie provides a nurturing space filled with acceptance, collaboration, and humor. She prides herself on being approachable, genuinely engaged, working to provide a safe environment for all gender, sexual and cultural identities. Catie enjoys working with adult clients with ADHD/ADD, eating disorders, and LGBTQ identities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Expect to walk away feeling heard and valued, knowing you are being cared for by a knowledgeable and passionate provider.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kayla Schuster

Kayla Schuster

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Science in Health Service Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. My education and professional experience in mental health, health care, and nutrition offer a depth and breadth of experience that enables me to view the whole person holistically.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Dr. Carmy Aristor

Dr. Carmy Aristor

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based strategies, and relational therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan Cox

Jordan Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, I am Jordan Cox (she/they). The world can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to experience anxiety, depression, or uncertainty about where to turn. I provide a compassionate, holistic approach with the understanding that life is vivid and complex. Vivid in beauty but also in pain. I strive to create a space where people feel liberated from social norms or traumatic experiences.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher DeFranco

Christopher DeFranco

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Christopher has over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life stressors including LGBTQ+ issues, chemical dependency, depression and anxiety. He also has extensive experience working with neurodiversity, eating disorders, and PTSD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamila Hymon

Jamila Hymon

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I view the therapeutic process as collaborative and a team effort. I walk alongside my client providing them with the tools and insights needed to reach their desired goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kryselle V. Baptiste

Kryselle V. Baptiste

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I’m glad you’re here. I'm passionate about working with couples and individuals. Cooperatively, we navigate relationships, family issues, trauma, anxiety, depression and more. Healing happens through relationships rooted in reciprocity and respect. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported and understood. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. You don’t need to have everything figured out... we’ll move forward together at a pace that feels right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Deborah Jones

Dr. Deborah Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I’m Dr. Deborah E. Jones, PhD, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to care—combining evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote lasting emotional wellness.

I’ve worked in nursing for more than 30 years across clinical care, education, and leadership, and for the past eight years I’ve specialized in psychiatric mental health as a nurse practitioner. My specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to invest in their personal growth and well-being.

At Deborah E. Jones, Psychiatry & Mental Wellness, PLLC — A Lucid Collaborative, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where insight, healing, and clarity come together—empowering you to live with greater peace and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vita Callari

Vita Callari

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a compassionate, supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and adjustment challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jodene Jensen

Jodene Jensen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I offer medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, compassionate, and warm space where you are heard and valued.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I want to help you spot the patterns in your communication, behavior and relationships that brought you to my office, and work with you to replace them with new patterns and chart a course to the future you want to embody.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Beth Johnson

Mary Beth Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a solution focused therapist with plenty of cognitive and cognitive-behavioral techniques in my toolbox!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karey Steiner

Karey Steiner

Therapist

Virtual • Bel Air, MD


Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or emotionally stuck? I want to hear your story and assist you in your journey towards healing. Currently I am providing therapy to children (4 years and older), adolescents, and adults.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Clark Hudak

Dr. Clark Hudak

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have sub-specialties in treating addictive behaviors (including substance use, gambling, and sex addiction), gender & sexuality, and LGBTQ issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonathon Carrington

Jonathon Carrington

Therapist

Virtual • Greenbelt, MD


“I'm a licensed therapist who works primarily with adults who have spent much of their lives being responsible, capable, and emotionally available to others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Holmes

Shannon Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I assist individuals, couples, and families, to include children and adults, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, suicidal ideations...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brandon Kerr

Brandon Kerr

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we work together to identify your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve your personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Garner

Amanda Garner

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I'm Amanda. I am a white, queer, ND, chronically ill/disabled (hey spoonies!) therapist. Many of the folks I work with also identify with one or all of these experiences and are trying their best to just exist in a world that doesn't seem to want them to. I primarily work with adults who are navigating grief, trauma, and chronic illness. I provide a space to slow down, feel accepted, and make sense of how your lived experiences have shaped you. My practice is pro-Palestine, anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-colonization, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, which is a reflection of my values in and out of the office. Abolish ICE.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leon Ginn

Leon Ginn

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I seek to create a relationship with my clients in which you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions to discover new opportunities for growth and change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan White

Susan White

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Susan White specializes in individual therapy and has 10+ years of experience. Her areas of expertise are trauma, parenting, multicultural concerns, PTSD, LGBTQ challenges, and adjustment. She sees life as a journey and not a destination. You are one step closer to a new you, feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Her goal is to help you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ileana Angeles

Ileana Angeles

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My job as a therapist is to support your healing and renewal when you have been stunned, wounded, or overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Pollard

Brittany Pollard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Constance Raines

Constance Raines

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. - Maya Angelou Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ therapist in the states of VA, MD, DC, and FL. I have 13 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, private practice, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital setting.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tamielle Taylor

Tamielle Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“She cultivates a supportive environment in which individuals may acknowledge, process, and problem solve their concerns in constructive ways.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shannon Howard

Dr. Shannon Howard

Therapist

Virtual • White Plains, MD


Great to meet you! I am Dr. Shannon D. Howard, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, LPC) for the states of DC & MD, a Certified Life Coach, and an Author. I have been helping individuals, children, couples, and families navigate grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, adjustment, depression and more for over 24 years.

My educational background consists of a dual Master's in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I received my first Master's at Towson University in 2000, a second Masters and Doctorate in 2008 and 2010 from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. I minored in Philosophy as well as Women's Studies.

I possess specialized training in areas of trauma, specifically in the assessment and treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault. I have worked in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital, a day program for adults with chronic and acute mental illness, as well as on an outpatient basis as a private practitioner and with a group practice. I worked with Parole and Probation to help clients maintain compliance and management while on the registry. As a Certified Life Coach, I help coaching clients discover what they truly desire. We collaborate to create a roadmap to move you forward and build a future that feels grounded and authentic to you.

At present, I offer a full range of services and am open to accepting new virtual clients.

I am LGBTQIA+allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to clients within this community. I also help clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.

**I CAN ONLY SEE CLIENTS WHO ARE IN THE STATES OF DC AND MD AT THE TIME OF THEIR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.

*We offer a 10- minute grace period before logging off of the platform. Please reach out to reschedule your next appointment. There us a $150 fee for appointments no shows and for cancelations not made 24 hours in advance.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nathan Heydari

Nathan Heydari

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe my clients are experts in themselves, and that therapy is a safe space to discover the answers they have within.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Allen

Ashley Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and grow, and I can help you explore your inner world, and identify your unique strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alec Wurzbacher

Alec Wurzbacher

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and begin building tools that actually work in your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Burke

Katherine Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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. Marcel Fomotar

Dr. Marcel Fomotar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and assist you in creating a meaningful life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantz Bury

Chantz Bury

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Finding time for yourself to seek treatment in a safe space where you can be open about your feelings is important for understanding that it is okay to be unwell.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Toni Rivers

Toni Rivers

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Through our work together, I aim to help you reclaim your narrative, build healthier relationships, and foster a greater sense of belonging and purpose in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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