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LGBT therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Upper Marlboro, MD

Upper Marlboro's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support from providers who truly get it. Headway offers teletherapy and in-person sessions with compassionate, solution-oriented clinicians ready to support your wellbeing without judgment.

Melanie Sipes

Melanie Sipes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I will work with you and encourage you to learn skills that increase your independence, self-esteem, and your autonomy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Cassandre Bolton

Cassandre Bolton

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My warm and inviting personality always puts an emphasis on working from a strength based perspective to help people live their best lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Linda Fonju

Linda Fonju

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laurel, MD


“My approach combines medication management, and therapeutic support to help clients navigate their mental health journey with confidence, resilience, and hope...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Haleigh Brenneman

Haleigh Brenneman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I make it a priority to tailor my work with clients to fit each person's needs, utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)... and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Garrett Marple

Garrett Marple

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I have been practicing therapy for about 5 years, receiving my master's degree from Saint Leo University in 2023 and my LCSW-C licensure in 2026. My main focus areas are complex trauma and attachment based issues, but I also am very effective at dealing with individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Orvon White

Orvon White

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Orvon's therapeutic approach is one that is affirming, welcoming, validating, empowering, motivation and caring.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Janet Twigg

Janet Twigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cumberland, MD


“I love to help people see their lives from a different perspective and identify strengths that he/she may posses...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Carvalho

Nina Carvalho

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I work with clients on a variety of issues across the lifespan including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, adjusting to school, marital difficulty, trauma, emotional/behavioral issues in children and teens.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Khiana Ward

Khiana Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy should honor the way each person's brain works rather than focus on changing who they are to fit into expectations that may not feel natural or supportive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sondra Petty

Sondra Petty

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My greatest strength is the empathy and compassion with my clients. We are on this journey together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Scharf

Rachel Scharf

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable doing the hard work that therapy requires...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Prager

Kimberly Prager

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Kim Prager, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, studied and trained at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has 16 years of experience providing therapy to people from all walks of life, Most recently, she worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's integrated executive medicine and oncology clinics.

She believes therapy is a place to be seen and heard and an opportunity for personal growth. Her approach is holistic and trauma informed, often with a focus on adjustment, interpersonal dynamics, grief, and loss.

She welcomes you to reach out to find a way to live more authentically, forge genuine connections, and prioritize value based goals that bring about positive change in your life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Paige

Shannon Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I value direct communication and living an authentic life. Being or becoming comfortable to express one's truth is one of the main goals when working with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renata Pavani

Renata Pavani

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself; by cultivating self-compassion and clarity, you can bring your most authentic self to your relationships and every other area of your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ryan Dobbs

Ryan Dobbs

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MD


“My approach is warm, direct, and supportive. I encourage clients to show up as their honest, authentic selves in a confidential, safe space where they can examine, process, and better understand their experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hannalee Billings

Hannalee Billings

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Together, we won't just talk about your pain—we will safely process it, moving from a state of hyper-vigilance to genuine peace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dwayne Taylor

Dwayne Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to us this safe space support you, challenge you, and explore alternate ways of thinking to achieve growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Byron Porcher

Byron Porcher

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ayika Foster

Dr. Ayika Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take pride in being a safe, supportive therapy space where adults can explore their true identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ellis McComb

Ellis McComb

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My therapeutic approach to provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Becky Jacks

Becky Jacks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am Becky, I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-bc) based in Maryland. My ideal client is an adolescent, a professional or an emerging adult navigating complex mental health symptoms. I offer evaluation, diagnosis, medication management and therapy for children, adolescent and adults experiencing Mental health issues. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Grief, Trauma Schizophrenia and more I provide individualized care to help you regain your inner strength and purpose. call us today to schedule an appointment. I offer telemedicine to meet the need of your busy lifestyle.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Piera Kempner

Piera Kempner

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Together, we will highlight and build upon your strengths and resiliencies with positivity, hopefulness, and empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danuta Olson-Schuessler

Danuta Olson-Schuessler

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist who believes that therapy should be a place where you can be fully yourself—without judgment and without having to have all the answers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe wisdom can come from research and theory, but also from family, culture, faith, community, a grandmother who never went to college, or simply living long enough to learn some things the hard way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Richard Haines

Richard Haines

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I work with men who are in a “next chapter” season, high school and college students stepping into adulthood, and high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs who carry a lot and rarely have a real place to put it down. A lot of the guys I support feel stuck in confusion, relationship stress, fatherhood pressure, or the weight of past experiences that still show up in the present. My style is warm, direct, and easy to talk to, but I’m also honest and strategic. I help you get clear on what’s driving you and what’s blocking you. My background includes a B.S. in Sociology from Florida A&M University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University with psychotherapy training, clinical training in a men’s resource setting, and service as an Army chaplain assistant.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Pfeffer

David Pfeffer

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Aida Dabreo

Aida Dabreo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, she strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel valued.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marissa White

Marissa White

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica De Leon

Dr. Jessica De Leon

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal in therapy is to create a space where clients feel heard, seen, and safe, allowing them to build a therapeutic relationship and collaborate on identifying reasons for specific behaviors/beliefs, and work towards healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michael Di Salvo

Michael Di Salvo

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“He/Him/His has over thirty years of experience. He as several specialty care areas in psychotherapy including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused, Grief, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Gracie Michaels-Greenberg

Gracie Michaels-Greenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My belief in the power of human relationships to facilitate healing and change is fundamental to my work as a therapist–when individuals heal and grow, we collectively heal and grow and make more space in ourselves and in this world for love to...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Demetries North

Dr. Demetries North

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you build on the strengths you already have.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrie Prytherch-Maassen

Carrie Prytherch-Maassen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I approach therapy from a standpoint of understanding my clients through humor, conversation, and homework.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Cottom

Jack Cottom

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is that I provide a non judgmental safe place to process your emotions and help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your desires.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karly Trotter

Karly Trotter

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Howdy! My name is Karly Trotter, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My practice helps pre- and postpartum parents, persons with OCD and anxiety, and neurodivergent folks handle feelings of stress, executive dysfunction, intrusive thinking, and self-doubt.

Personally and professionally, I've seen how therapy can deeply change experiences of suffering. I warmly encourage you to give therapy a chance, join my women's group, or take advantage of my free yoga or meditation classes if you have financial constraints.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanisha Richardson

Tanisha Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Together we can develop a restorative approach through the use of one-on-one interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods to assist in moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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
OBrien Wimbish

OBrien Wimbish

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe to be honest, feel understood, and be challenged to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD

Number of therapists serving Upper Marlboro, MD
There are over 671 therapists in Upper Marlboro, 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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