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LGBT therapists in Rockville, MD


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Welcome. I am glad you are here taking the first step in helping yourself. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 13 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families who are ready for change, need support during difficult times, or looking for someone to talk with for peace of mind.
Hello! My name is Brian. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (DC LICSW, MD LCSW-C) with over nine years of experience supporting individuals in hospitals, outpatient settings, schools, and nonprofit agencies. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Divinity from Andrews University. My work is focused on helping young adults and older adults deal with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and stress.
I am a dedicated mental health professional with 13 years of experience in the field, specializing in supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges. I can provide my services in English and Spanish. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I hold dual licenses: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington, DC. This allows me to provide comprehensive care to clients across both jurisdictions.
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, we'll work together to help you move toward healing and balance.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy using an evidence-based, holistic approach. I believe mental health is about more than managing symptoms—it's about improving your overall quality of life and helping you thrive.
My clients often describe me as warm, humorous, open-minded, energetic, and easy to talk to. I also believe in being direct, honest, and solution-oriented because I know that meaningful growth comes from combining compassion with practical strategies. I enjoy helping people recognize their strengths, build resilience, and develop skills they can use long after our sessions.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. I also support clients navigating life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and emotional regulation.
I believe healing happens through collaboration, trust, and hope. Whether this is your first time seeking mental health care or you're continuing your journey, I'm here to meet you where you are and help you take the next step toward living a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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.
Trina Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the human services field. She received a BS in Psychology and Master in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Trina is the owner and founder of Notoriety Counseling Services. She specializes in trauma therapy, depression, grief, anxiety, stress-management, self-esteem building, women issues, military and families, collegiate/ pro-athletes, corrections, whole health, and gay/lesbian issues.
I focus mostly on behavior change. That might be a change from how you think about yourself, relationships, work, or something else. I can help you explore that. My role is to support you in believing that change is possible.
I also work in an open-ended environment. There is no contract or set number of sessions. Therapy should be flexible, and everyone's frequency is different. Most people notice growth within 10 sessions.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Rockville, MD



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 59%Ascension

- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 3%French
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Hindi

- 93%Online only
- 6%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 18%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 29%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 23%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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