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LGBT therapists in Blacksburg, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Blacksburg, VA

Finding an open-minded therapist in Blacksburg who celebrates your identity matters. Headway's 956 providers include specialists experienced in supporting LGBTQIA mental health, with flexible scheduling and most insurance plans accepted.

Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Menzo Faassen

Menzo Faassen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Having lived these intersections myself, I intimately understand the daily mental gymnastics of a fast-firing, neurodivergent brain navigating spaces that lack understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Sauls

Leah Sauls

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I gain rapport with my clients quickly. I am empathetic and I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Anthony Teasdale

Dr. Anthony Teasdale

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I love what I do! It is a gift to have people trust me with their vulnerability, emotions, and authentic self, and see them make lasting changes in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Gigi Bell

Dr. Gigi Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and holistic—integrating evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, self-care strategies, and practical tools to help you regain control and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Catherine Ben-Agu

Dr. Catherine Ben-Agu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“Dr. Catherine desires to collaborate with you in a caring/therapeutic relationship aimed to provide support, assist you in building your strengths as well as meet your healthcare goals of living a healthier and more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Jackson

Melissa Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being honest without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Caroline Crilley

Caroline Crilley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in helping teens and young adults break free from stuck patterns so they can create a more authentic life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Bryan

Grace Bryan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I've always loved working with folks who feel like they're "too much"—the ones who worry they're too loud, cry too easily, or just feel things way more intensely than everyone else.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessie McManus

Jessie McManus

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Belvoir, VA


“My approach combines evidence-based practices with a warm, collaborative style that empowers clients to build resilience and achieve lasting growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Blue

Dr. Jennifer Blue

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Williamsburg, VA


“My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma informed techniques to ensure care is tailored to your unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Prager

Kimberly Prager

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


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 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Liston

Sarah Liston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wirtz, VA


“As a trauma-focused therapist, I'm here to help you manage distress, increase coping and relaxation skills, and process your individualized experiences in a safe place.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kaiwen Liu

Dr. Kaiwen Liu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I strive to create a safe space where clients can cultivate curiosity about their internal experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shea Brown

Shea Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I believe that effective therapy begins with feeling safe enough to be honest and vulnerable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacia Reinhardt

Stacia Reinhardt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“Stacia works from a client-centered perspective, believes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals, and uses the power of creativity and play in healing attachment and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Rikli

Heather Rikli

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize several treatment modalities to help achieve your goals. My primary approaches included Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shanna May

Shanna May

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that effective therapy is a partnership, and I am committed to working alongside you every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Taylor Rotolo

Taylor Rotolo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there! My name is Taylor Rotolo (she/they) and I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. I have been a therapist for 6 years and a social worker for 10 years. Social work is my passion and helping people heal into self love is my purpose. I absolutely love to serve people in their healing journeys. I am committed to being the change as I serve as a social worker. I feel truly blessed to do this work.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I work with individual adults and certain families who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad, lonely, sensitive, anxious, or defeated. If you're feeling heavy by everything going on, or feeling frantic, or having conflict in your relationships or are just feeling lost in any way, I would love to see if I can help! I also work with family units going through transition or strain, such as conflict between a parent and their adult child, or supporting parents who are experiencing difficult things with their child or teen.

I have a lot of experience helping people through loss, whether it's a breakup, losing a job, or a loved one - including loss of a pet, which is a specialty of mine. I have special interest in supporting other therapists, and also community organizers and activists who are engaged in social justice work. Many of my clients are trans or NB, and others are gay, lesbian, or queer. Poly and kink affirming.

I offer telehealth services to clients in California, Idaho, Washington, or Virginia.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jame’E Hairston

Jame’E Hairston

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in creating a safe and collaborative space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherice Greene

Sherice Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you finding it challenging to fully enjoy life or feeling a bit overwhelmed as you work toward the life you truly desire? Have you experienced painful events in the past or recently? Whether it’s you or a loved one going through ongoing struggles, please know that you are not alone, and I am here to offer my support and compassion.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sondra Petty

Sondra Petty

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Jennifer Nester-Farmer

Jennifer Nester-Farmer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy can open a path leading to healing and growth through challenging situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michele Kozlowski

Michele Kozlowski

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be an honest, collaborative process where clients feel safe, supported, challenged and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Fuller

Matthew Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I empower patients by leaning on nonjudgmental, positive regard, building strong rapport and trust with patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Blackwell

Samantha Blackwell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a collaborative and non-judgmental approach to therapy and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Genevieve Long

Genevieve Long

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am an affirming clinician, support the LGBTQIA+ community. As a military spouse, I am passionate about working with military families and veterans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Sesek

Brittany Sesek

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I pride myself on honesty with my clients and like to utilize a client centered approach – this is your treatment and we will be guided by your own personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Soule

Jessica Soule

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You should expect to leave a session feeling heard and supported, but more importantly, you should feel yourself moving closer to the person you are meant to be and the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I aim to cultivate a therapy relationship that merges lived, desired, and present experiences with a long-developed capacity for understanding trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Nix

Rebecca Nix

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to focus on your goals and use various skills to recognize your strengths and support areas for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
J Evans

J Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Suffolk, VA


“My approach is relational and authentic. I work to develop a trusting, compassionate relationship with my client so that they feel comfortable as they journey towards healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Loranger

John Loranger

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“One of my primary objectives as a counselor is to help my patients reach a greater understanding of themselves in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jean Todd

Jean Todd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic style is to make you feel supportive and heard and to gently push you to see new possibilities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mary Jo Betyak-Eisler

Mary Jo Betyak-Eisler

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I mostly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and solution focused techniques to help problem solve and navigate challenging life situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christopher Russell

Christopher Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“I want to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself. It is time to challenge who you are by being who you always wanted to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kevin Conley

Kevin Conley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I spend a good amount of time instilling hope, increasing happiness, and teaching strategies my clients can use to improve their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany McCullar

Brittany McCullar

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize an empathetic approach along with evidence-based modalities (elements of CBT, DBT) to increase client awareness, provide education, and teach the tools/skills necessary to overcome.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Blacksburg, VA

Number of therapists serving Blacksburg, VA
There are over 950 therapists in Blacksburg, VA accepting new patients.
950+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 47%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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