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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 874 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.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I earned my degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and my clinical experience with children, families, and adults from various backgrounds and paths of life.
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.
I listen intuitively — 100% judgment free, with unconditional support. In our work together you'll increase confidence and manage stress more effectively.
We'll uncover the root of what's troubling you, explore new perspectives, and shift into healthier thought patterns.
This is done by integrating evidence based and mind-body approaches, which tends to bring clients RELIEF and CLARITY.
I have over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings since obtaining my Master's degree and becoming a licensed clinician. I use a client centered approach that draws from my training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and a trauma-informed approach. I have worked with people struggling with addictions, a wide variety of anxiety related difficulties, ADHD, depression, and some bodily focused repetitive behaviors. I also have experience working with couples to address relationship needs.
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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, VA
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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