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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 814 providers include specialists experienced in supporting LGBTQIA mental health, with flexible scheduling and most insurance plans accepted.

Chelsea Vicario

Chelsea Vicario

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! My name is Chelsea Vicario. I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Counseling from Radford University. The meaning of healing and growth looks different for everyone. I am here to help guide you to being your best self and to help you figure out what your healing and growth journey will look like. I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential.

I have experience working with people with dual diagnosis. I am a CSAC. I also have experience in private practice working with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, self-esteem issues and relationships concerns. I am a strong ally for the LGBTQ+ community and truly enjoy working with this population. I truly believe that healthy boundaries, healthy coping skills and a positive mindset can change a person’s life for the better.

I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and a solution focused approach to help you reach your specific goals and start your path to healing. I know it can be difficult to start therapy, but I will provide an environment to help you feel comfortable as you start the therapeutic process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tessa Fletcher

Tessa Fletcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders with a compassionate, client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shawn McAllister

Shawn McAllister

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Whether you're managing bipolar disorder, navigating your identity, or working through grief, expect patience, structure, and zero judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Slusher

Dr. Jennifer Slusher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Roanoke, VA


Do you feel overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted by life’s challenges? Are those challenges affecting your day-to-day life? Do you think you “should” be happy but can’t figure out why you’re not? These are all normal thoughts and feelings and navigating them shouldn’t be so hard! Processing the struggles and transitions we face with a professional can help. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a life transition or changing a pattern that is keeping you stuck.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jose Montoya

Jose Montoya

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy works best when you feel understood as a whole person, not judged or reduced to a diagnosis.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charmaine Dockett

Charmaine Dockett

Therapist

Virtual • Chantilly, VA


Charmaine is a christian woman that is warm and challenging. Charmaine enjoys getting to know the strength and character of her clients. She is strong yet compassionate and nonjudgmental.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Adrienne White

Dr. Adrienne White

Therapist

Virtual • Norfolk, VA


I love hearing and helping people. Being a counselor is the best job I have ever had.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gretchen Sutphin

Gretchen Sutphin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My personal experience with undiagnosed ADHD well into adulthood has fueled my passion for this work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaleesa Turnage

Kaleesa Turnage

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You can expect to be listen to and challenged in sessions with me. I create a safe and friendly environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lindsay Wallace

Lindsay Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that when we approach life's challenges with curiosity rather than criticism we are better able to reach a sense of peace and acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deneshia Bickley

Deneshia Bickley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'll meet you wherever you are, with no judgement, ever. Whatever you're carrying is valid, and I'd love to hear from you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dwan Rowe

Dwan Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 17 insurance carriers
Sheila Strain

Sheila Strain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and coaching-informed strategies to help you strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and move forward with a greater sense of balance and direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexander Gray

Alexander Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe you best know what you need and the type of support you will need on your healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is integrative, holistic, and strength-based. Rather than following a rigid formula, I take time to truly understand who you are and what you need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Martina Taylor

Martina Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is to ensure that everyone feels safe while working towards their personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toy Draine

Toy Draine

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience—one that supports you in building insight, developing effective coping strategies, and achieving meaningful personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported—not judged or told what you "should" do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Helton

Christopher Helton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Monique Gardner

Monique Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a warm, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to therapy, working collaboratively to create a safe and affirming space for each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I don't believe in stigmatizing labels, and I would rather understand what you are carrying than categorize it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Matthew Isaacson

Matthew Isaacson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm a down-to-earth, rational, and positive therapist who brings warmth and genuine care to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Gushard-Edwards

Amanda Gushard-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy is not about having all the answers—it's about having a safe space to explore your experiences, better understand yourself, and discover the tools and strengths you already possess.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sierra Stevens

Sierra Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a strengths-based and mindfulness-centered approach to therapy, helping clients recognize their abilities while developing healthy coping skills and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. A.C. Fowlkes

Dr. A.C. Fowlkes

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is compassionate, direct, and collaborative; I create space for you to feel heard while also offering honest feedback and respectfully challenging patterns that may be getting in your way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Transgender issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hamlett

Jennifer Hamlett

Therapist

Virtual • Lynchburg, VA


This field is everything to me. I have been fully licensed for a short time but have worked in mental health for over 10 years in many roles. Working with clients, being alongside them through their most difficult and profound experiences, is the biggest honor one could have.


I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale. You don’t have to have the right words, know exactly what you need, or arrive with everything figured out. It needs to be your safe place.


My approach is warm,compassionate, and deeply human. I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Together, we make space to understand what you’ve been through, what your nervous system has learned to protect you from, and what you need now in order to heal and move forward.


I created Gentle Ground Therapy with the hope of offering exactly what the name represents—a soft place to land, where you feel comfortable and safe.


You are more than what has happened to you, and healing does not mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it means gently finding your way back to yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristina Wallace

Kristina Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Kristina takes a holistic and trauma informed approach, and utilizes DBT, CBT, Attachment focused, Humanistic, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness based therapy modalities...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carlissa Fennell

Carlissa Fennell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel understood, and get curious about the patterns that have shaped you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Mills-Gregory

Kristina Mills-Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Goals are specific to the individual, and we will set goals together. Each goal will be to work towards the overall goal of feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kaylyn Proctor

Kaylyn Proctor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there! My name is Kaylyn, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I graduated with my MSW from Radford University in Virginia, and have been practicing for 4 years. I am passionate and committed to supporting others through their mental health & healing journey. I am truly honored to bear witness to the lives and experiences of the clients I work with. I prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for sharing and growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Christina Jordan

Christina Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Indhira Udofia

Indhira Udofia

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that my work is a collaborative effort to empower others in their own lives and healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Trauma
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
David Comer

David Comer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring over 15 years in mental health to that work, across residential treatment, addiction clinics, community service boards, hospitals, and private practice...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karen Mattox

Karen Mattox

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer my clients a person-centered approach utilizing warm acceptance and unconditional positive regard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patrice Jackson

Patrice Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“At Skyline Counseling, LLC, you'll find a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Cameron

Nicole Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“An integrative approach fosters balance in life & confidence naturally increases through accessing your inner wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Ebony Poe

Ebony Poe

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


As your therapist, I create a space where you can slow down and reconnect with yourself. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in belief that meaningful change begins within. Whether you’re managing anxiety, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or past experiences that still affect you, we move at your pace with practical tools and honest conversation.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Blacksburg, VA

Number of therapists serving Blacksburg, VA
There are over 818 therapists in Blacksburg, VA accepting new patients.
818+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%Cigna
  • 52%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 6%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
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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