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LGBT therapists in Rockville, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Rockville, MD

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Rockville with affirming mental health providers who understand gender and sexual identity concerns. With 655 licensed providers nationwide and virtual or in-person sessions, finding culturally competent care is accessible and affordable. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance.

Dwan Rowe

Dwan Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“After a session with me, you will leave with a laugh, feeling lighter and hopefully some practical knowledge that you can use in your everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nadine McLeod-Peterkin

Nadine McLeod-Peterkin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Many of my clients come to me carrying more than they let on — a child struggling to focus and feeling misunderstood, a parent exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or an adult quietly navigating loss while the world expects them to move on. Whether you're 6 or 76, if life feels heavier than it should, you deserve a space to set it down. For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside children, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and the moments that feel impossible to make sense of alone

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My therapeutic approach is organic, inclusive, and integrative, blending CBT with multiple therapeutic modalities to support diverse needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victor Lissade

Victor Lissade

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative—prioritizing validation, client empowerment, measurable skill acquisition, and culturally responsive care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantelle Crawford

Chantelle Crawford

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is culturally responsive, collaborative, down to earth, and focused on helping you gain insight, strengthen resilience, and feel more grounded in your everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jesse Jarman

Jesse Jarman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am energetic and bring a sense of humor to the sessions. I am passionate about people getting well...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
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 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Christine Callahan

Dr. Christine Callahan

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients can expect that they have been heard and listened to, and that we can embark together on a therapy journey that will include greater insight and self-reflection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 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
Esther Saggurthi

Esther Saggurthi

Therapist

Virtual • Burtonsville, MD


Working in the field for 24 years has opened my eyes and ears to many experiences. While your life experience is unique, we will work together to find ways to get you to your best life. I have worked in a hospital setting, inpatient mental health, outpatient mental health, PHP, IOP, Dual Diagnosis, rehab, residential treatment and community settings to a variety of clients in various backgrounds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Wright Doss

Wright Doss

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients consistently feel that they have been heard and validated by me, even when I then may challenge them to consider an alternative perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sana Salaam

Sana Salaam

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


When you work with me you sign up to be challenged and empowered to change your own life.Through our work together, we will partner to be able to help you build the life you want. I cannot promise that it will be easy, but I can tell you that it will be worth it. Together, we will help you identify goals for your life, challenge your old ways of thinking that have been holding you back, and connect your thought patterns to your behaviors.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Kia Baker

Kia Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Windsor Mill, MD


“Our first session will involve us getting to know one another! I want you to feel comfortable with whom you are sharing your journey with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Vamsi Tummalachetty

Dr. Vamsi Tummalachetty

Psychologist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“I tailor my approach with precision — matching the evidence base to your specific diagnosis, goals, and circumstances rather than applying a single framework to every client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jazmine Diggs

Jazmine Diggs

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, with an emphasis on helping you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Solomon Plonka

Dr. Solomon Plonka

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi there! I am a licensed psychologist and completed a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Adelphi University. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy when working with clients. I specialize in the treatment of individuals with OCD, anxiety disorders, and substance use difficulties, as well as families of individuals who struggle in these ways.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nateeka Scott

Nateeka Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Bowie, MD


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while always honoring each client's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Winter

Marcia Winter

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I primarily utilize client centered and solution focused therapy. I will sometimes ask you to complete a worksheet or do some homework for further exploration outside of therapy, if you find this helpful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Victoria Kelly Robles

Victoria Kelly Robles

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community organizing, crisis intervention, and family and parent coaching. My work centers self-directed healing, truth telling, and culturally grounded care. I create a safe space for clients—especially those from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities—to decompress, re-evaluate, and grow. I draw from evidence-based practices to honor each person’s lived experience and support increased insight, discernment, empowerment, and improved health outcomes.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Crouch

Adrianna Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My style is direct and collaborative while infusing humor to ease the heaviness that can arise in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dina Josif Sullivan

Dina Josif Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“My therapeutic approach is behavioral/goal oriented and designed to help the client solve the current issue that is stopping him/her from achieving what they want, in just 12 sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jenna Rodjenski

Jenna Rodjenski

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I bring empathy, humor, and a down-to-earth style to create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and truly yourself. Therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a script. I value connection and will support you with compassion—while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regine Garrett

Regine Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I approach therapy with the understanding that our past experiences shape us, but they don't define who we can become.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Transgender issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethel Bakke

Ethel Bakke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Havre de Grace, MD


“My approach to therapy is Rogerian, which is a person-centered approach that is nonjudgmental, accepting and empathetic.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Jonathan White

Jonathan White

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My psychotherapy style is based on empowerment, self-determination, and a focus on both exploring feelings and solving concrete problems.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristy Johal

Kristy Johal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started my career in pediatric intensive care, which sparked my love for supporting people of all ages through hard times. I now work with both kids and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood changes, ADHD, autism, and substance use concerns.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Olson

Sarah Olson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Clients would say I am non-judgmental, real, humorous, empathic, go with the flow, good listener, all over the place (squirrel) and provides skills, resources, and thinking outside the box.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marli Sarecky

Marli Sarecky

Therapist

Virtual • Gaithersburg, MD


Hi, I’m Marli. I’m a licensed social worker in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, and I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults. I have a special interest in supporting college students and young adults as they navigate the challenges, transitions, and self-discovery that often come with this stage of life. Originally from Maryland, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and my Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Outside of work, I love spending time with my dog, traveling, getting creative through arts and crafts, and being around family and friends.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kourtney Hadden

Kourtney Hadden

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in military social work and enjoy working with veterans, military spouses and families, and government workers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristiano Santostefano

Dr. Cristiano Santostefano

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“Therapy is a safe opportunity to uncover these core issues and learn practical techniques that foster deeper insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jade Spears

Jade Spears

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“If we are to be healthy, we must prioritize our well-being, show up for ourselves, and be intentional about our quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Kirschensteiner

Jessica Kirschensteiner

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have specialized training in trauma, dual diagnoses (mental health and substance use), and in working with LGBTQIA clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 14 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, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Carliqua Spencer

Carliqua Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to discuss current concerns, symptoms, and past treatment experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christen Yassin

Christen Yassin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“From our first session, you can expect to be heard, to start building a solid rapport with the therapeutic environment; you can expect a non-judgemental environment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Parsons

Amy Parsons

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect and when appropriate, some light humor tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Rockville, MD

Number of therapists serving Rockville, MD
There are over 671 therapists in Rockville, MD accepting new patients.
671+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 59%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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  • 93%Online only
  • 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 29%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
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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