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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Ashburn, VA
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Ashburn with affirming providers who understand the unique mental health needs of the community. Access virtual or in-person sessions with 941 licensed providers nationwide, with many offering free consultations and availability within days. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.
“It's a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone's story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I combine practical coping tools with a gentle, curious space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I graduated from EVMS with my degree in Art Therapy and Counseling in 2016, and since then have worked with a variety of different people in many different settings. My approach is collaborative and eclectic - I feel we are all on a path of growth, healing, and self discovery and that therapy can truly help this process along.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I genuinely care about meeting each person where they are, and I take pride in tailoring my support to fit a client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with diverse clients who struggle with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, work, and/or stress-related issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to counseling is client centered and client directed. I believe that client's are capable of finding solutions to problems with the assistance of a counselor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I understand how complex it can feel to hold everything together on the outside while struggling internally—and how important it is to feel genuinely seen and understood in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a trauma informed lens and collaborate with clients to ensure their needs are being met.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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“I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I take a warm and affirming approach, sometimes direct and sometimes with humor or both, where I'm holding a safe space for you to process your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I’m Dr. Gina Sissoko, a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping women—especially Black women, immigrant women, and high-achieving professionals—heal from trauma, manage stress, and create lives that feel balanced and authentic.
My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both science and cultural awareness. I specialize in supporting women navigating burnout, relationship challenges, and the effects of racism or gender bias at work. In our sessions, I create a space where you can slow down, feel seen, and rebuild confidence from the inside out.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative, designed to encourage and facilitate positive growth based on individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring clinical knowledge and experience to our work while prioritizing focus on your values, identities, strengths, and lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in evidenced based practices like CBT, while also being deeply person centered, and trauma focused.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and interactive, enthusiastic, fun and humorous when appropriate. I am honest and straightforward, respectful, sensitive, and compassionate.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“Clients report feeling comfortable talking to me and they appreciate the practical advice I provide as well as the gentle guidance in self discovery and improving their relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a Licensed Therapist who is passionate about providing a safe space for clients to work through the difficult challenges in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Dr. Solange Missibi is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to providing exceptional care to individuals with varied mental health conditions and all ages.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a survivor turned mental health provider, I align with the mantra to "be the person that I needed when I was younger."”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style of therapy is a synthesis of all of my training which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Substance Abuse Recovery, Beyond the Imprint Therapy, Mindfulness Practice and Energy Medicine.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I utilize open discussion, screenings and assessments in my session then goal setting and treatment planning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that a big part of the success in therapy has to do with the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a gentle, person-centered approach, drawing from CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed care to support your growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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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.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each person's lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I know that reaching out can be hard. It can be scary and intimidating taking those first steps. I can't say that therapy is easy, but it can absolutely be worth it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I enjoy helping people make deep, lasting changes that lead to feeling more resilient, happier, and better about themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to counseling that focuses on identifying each family's unique strengths and challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My treatment approach is rooted in gold standard, evidence-based practices that focus on patient centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is nurturing, non-judgmental, and attuned to nuance. I work from a non-pathological, trauma-informed framework.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an empathic and client-centered therapist who has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with adjusting to different life phases.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Black, Queer Therapist, Justina is committed to creating a safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ clients—and all individuals—can explore, grow, and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I care deeply about finding and building on your strengths so you can reconnect with your reasons for living, your values, and your sense of possibility.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I see relationships as central to the process of change, and believe that learning to love and accept yourself completely is the key to creating the life you desire and deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using a trauma-aware, client-led approach, she helps clients examine patterns, strengthen communication, and reconnect with their sense of direction while fostering resilience, self-trust, and purposeful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Ashburn, VA
Number of therapists serving Ashburn, VA
928+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Cigna
- 45%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%Japanese
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 19%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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