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LGBT therapists in Germantown, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Germantown, MD

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Germantown with 611 licensed providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Our affirming therapists offer virtual and in-person sessions using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT. With an average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, many clients pay as low as $0 per session.

Dr. Alexander Abramowicz

Dr. Alexander Abramowicz

Psychologist

Virtual • Frederick, MD


“I strive to provide an affirming, warm, and positive space for individuals to learn more about who you are as a person.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to counseling that focuses on identifying each family's unique strengths and challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Burke

Katherine Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a trained family therapist who is knowledgeable in family and couple dynamics, substance abuse, codependency, and trauma-informed care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christina Fals

Christina Fals

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in addressing not only the presenting issues but also recognizing and building upon your inherent strengths to foster self-awareness and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Bostick

Katherine Bostick

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in supporting people through grief, anxiety, depression, and the unique emotional landscape of high-risk pregnancy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oluchi Ukah

Oluchi Ukah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I view our relationship as a true partnership, you are the expert on your life story, and I am here to provide the clinical tools to help you heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tyffany Kidd

Tyffany Kidd

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore challenges that are present in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alta Chery-Leonard

Alta Chery-Leonard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is patient-centered and collaborative, with treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, goals, and circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Williams

Jacqueline Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Largo, MD


“I provide a calm, non-judgmental space where you can begin to process what's weighing on you at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Eric Edelin

Eric Edelin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I have 7 years of experience in a community mental health setting, and have experience treating clients with a variety of issues, troubles, and mental health diagnoses; including mood disorders, thought disorders/psychosis, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. My clinical experience is augmented by a creative and artistic passion as well as a fertile sociological imagination.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelvin Okwudiogor

Kelvin Okwudiogor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that prescribing the right treatment plan is only 20% of what a good provider does—the remaining 80% is treating patients with care, compassion, and genuine respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Marinelli

Ashley Marinelli

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with greater self-awareness, practical coping tools, and a clearer understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mamata Hotha

Mamata Hotha

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to help you adjust to your new 'normal' and to restore your mental health to a place where you can cope and function effectively regardless of circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phoebe Underwood-Davis

Phoebe Underwood-Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and learn how your mental health is affecting your daily life, relationships, work, and overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Fox

Christina Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hey! I'm Christina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis. I am thoroughly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two off-shoots of CBT that incorporate acceptance and mindfulness. I currently serve as the chapter president for Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, and I am a contributing author to an upcoming manual on a developing integrative therapy, Contextually-focused DBT. Basically, I'm a therapy nerd. I love and believe in my practice, and am always on the hunt to learn more and be the best therapist I can be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Akwen Bayong

Akwen Bayong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate, caring, nurturing and experienced team of professionals

With over 13 years clinical experience with a high focus on wellness and behavioral health.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anne Hoffman

Anne Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is to listen to what you, the client, have to say, then partner with you to create a plan to achieve your therapy goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Dingus

Megan Dingus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Berlin, MD


“My approach towards helping clients is personalized, comprehensive, and holistic, which means I work with them to get their life on track according to their needs and goals at their pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jada Pannell

Jada Pannell

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


With 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I firmly believe in the parity of mental and physical health. Life often leads us into dark tunnels, and my role in therapy is to guide individuals toward the light at the end of those tunnels.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Samuel Rosenblatt

Samuel Rosenblatt

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


My intention is to provide a judgment-free space where we can talk about what is going on and collaborate to move forwards in the best way possible. I am flexible in my approach to counseling, and I tailor my counseling style based on the needs of each person I work with. I enjoy working with a wide range of clients (age, gender, concerns, etc.) and I am passionate about what I do. I am into fitness and healthy lifestyle, and I support my clients with creating their own foundation of wellness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 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 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have a tendency to "dive right in" and have the ability to discuss a wide range of topics with an open mind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Awa Diakite

Awa Diakite

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in a collaborative approach, ensuring you feel heard and empowered throughout your journey to better mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Olumide Akinwumi

Olumide Akinwumi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My practice is evidence-based, and it is provided on a compassionate and individualized basis to assist individuals with mental health needs to function optimally.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sarah Ncookwa

Dr. Sarah Ncookwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in both hospital and outpatient care. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use and more. I’m warm, easy to talk to, and I take time to really listen so you feel heard and supported. My approach is simple—we meet you where you are and work together on a plan that fits your life. I’m committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and look forward to partnering with you on your mental health journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Orobola Okusanya

Orobola Okusanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in open communication, mutual respect, and creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Suryamol Chacko

Suryamol Chacko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to make you feel comfortable, supported, and confident as we move toward positive change together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Thecla Asoluka

Thecla Asoluka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to help you feel better, sleep deeper, connect more meaningfully, and regain a sense of control over your mind and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Belinda Fosuhene

Belinda Fosuhene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My priority is delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that's tailored to each person I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tashekia Williamson

Tashekia Williamson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a collaborative approach to ensure that clients are utilizing all available resources for the betterment of their mental, emotional and physical health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tara Henley

Tara Henley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and respectful environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Noelle Johnson

Noelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in using 2 approaches to healing & wellness, which is Client-Centered, where the client drives his/her own vehicle; I support the path, he/she decides to take.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jolene Florio

Jolene Florio

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in perinatal mental health and have over eight years of experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, divorce, and co-parenting stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rossana Hilario

Rossana Hilario

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


You are resilient and you have made it this far. I believe that every individual is an expert on themselves, but life can bring you many difficulties and struggles. I would like to be on the passenger seat and be a companion in your ride towards the best version of yourself. I will be a passenger because I know you can be the driver and achieve your goals.

I am bilingual licensed Clinical Social worker who has 8 years experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, families, and LGBTQ+ community. I received my master’s degree in social work from University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB)and my Biological and public health undergradudate degrees from University of Maryland College park (UMCP).

I have worked in multiple settings: crisis stabilization program, middle school, outpatient clinics, and managed a program for mothers who struggle with postpartum Depression

My primary area of expertise is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. My other areas of expertise are working with individuals who are struggling with major depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-image issues and stress management.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Callas Vaughan-Dixon

Callas Vaughan-Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I love helping individuals live the life that is best for them, and I believe that helping people is not only my passion but my purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Traequanda Brock

Traequanda Brock

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Traequanda is trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, has advanced training in infertility, and is also a birth and postpartum doula.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Germantown, MD

Number of therapists serving Germantown, MD
There are over 611 therapists in Germantown, MD accepting new patients.
611+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 64%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 24%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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