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LGBT therapists in Arlington, VA


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, VA
Arlington's LGBTQIA community deserves mental health support from providers who understand and validate your experiences. Headway offers 945 licensed therapists trained in affirming care, available for sessions as soon as tomorrow. Many patients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance, making compassionate, expert support within reach.
Hi, I'm Mary. I work with individuals 16+ struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field, with specialized training in trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorder treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance misuse services. I also have a postgraduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and am passionate about helping folks with post-psychedelic integration. Our therapeutic partnership begins with the understanding that you are a whole person — not a diagnosis, a symptom, or a set of circumstances. Together, we will explore how the intersections of identity, lived experience, trauma, mental health, and substance use shape your inner world and outer life across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
I have over 8 1/2 years of experience helping adults, children, and families learn how to heal and grow from dysfunction, trauma, addiction, and mental health issues of all kinds. I have worked with people from ages 3-80 years old so I have a multitude of experiences with all kinds of mental health issues including (trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and more). I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in community mental health and online.
Hi there! I'm licensed professional counselor, licensed in Virginia and DC. I work with adolescents and adults who are going through life transitions, navigating relationships, exploring their identity, and more. I specialize in OCD and ADHD. And I help individuals build self-esteem and find and accept their authentic selves.
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Great to meet you! My name is Umu (She/Her), and I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in integrative, functional, metabolic, and nutritional psychiatry, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults. I support individuals experiencing cognitive and executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, sexual health concerns—including premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, dyspareunia, and vaginismus—and hormonal changes that may impact mental health, including testosterone support and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate.
I'm Catie Eager, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician practicing virtually in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I founded Lotus Mental Health Counseling to fill a gap I kept seeing: brilliant, capable people destroyed by relationships that quietly dismantled their sense of self.
I believe in the inherent wisdom and strength within all human beings and I utilize a number of approaches to reveal that wisdom and strength within my clients.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Arlington, VA



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Cigna
- 45%United Healthcare

- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%Japanese

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 79%Woman
- 19%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you
Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Arlington
Finding LGBTQIA therapists in Arlington starts with looking for identity-affirming care. A therapist who lists experience with LGBTQIA+ people, affirmative therapy, WPATH training, or gender-diverse care may be a stronger fit for support related to identity, relationships, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or stress. Affirming care matters beyond clinical training alone. It can help you choose a therapist whose listed specialties, approach, and experience match what you want to work on.
Arlington has many mental health therapists, but LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists may be more limited depending on schedule, office location, and specialty. Virtual appointments can expand your options beyond nearby offices while still giving you access to therapists licensed in Virginia. As you compare lgbtq therapists, look at availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their work with LGBTQIA+ communities in their bios. Profiles can also help you understand communication style, therapy approach, and whether a therapist may be a fit for individual care, counseling lgbtq needs, or therapy for gay couples.
Therapy in Arlington can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway makes it easier to search for LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, compare bios, check estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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