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LGBT therapists in Chesapeake, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health care from providers who truly understand. Headway offers sessions with empowering, inquisitive clinicians available as soon as next day, with transparent pricing and insurance support to make therapy accessible.

Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Chesapeake, VA


“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Chesapeake, VA


“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sheri Truax

Sheri Truax

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Chesapeake, VA


I believe that we are all a work in progress, including myself. I want therapy to feel safe, productive and supportive.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mitchell Frizzell

Mitchell Frizzell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Norfolk, VA


“I care deeply for mental health in our community, especially for queer/LGBTQ+ folks whose wellbeing has historically been neglected and abused.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Gravitt

Paula Gravitt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Chesapeake, VA


Watching your child or teen struggle can feel isolating, but you are not alone.

My name is Paula Gravitt, and I'm a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a proud Virginia Commonwealth University alum. My professional focus is solely on young people. My extensive clinical background—combined with a deep personal perspective—allows me to connect with families and guide them toward lasting change.

I specialize in treating children and teens facing complex challenges, including:

Autism (co-occurring mental health issues)

ADHD, OCD

Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders

Challenging Behaviors and Self-Injurious Behaviors

• Improving Parent-Child Communication and Family Dynamics

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Breezi Sharpe-Justice

Breezi Sharpe-Justice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Portsmouth, VA


“I view psychotherapy as a collaborative & relational process to promote self love, self discovery, healing, & growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Samalya

Laura Samalya

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


I received my bachelor's from James Madison University and a Master of Arts from Lesley University in Expressive Therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sharon Walker

Sharon Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


“I'll teach you how to spot negative patterns and give you skills to create a new path forward with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicole Barnwell

Nicole Barnwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


“I bring a warm, approachable, and genuine presence to my work, making it easy for clients to open up about anything on their minds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharyn Ingrum

Sharyn Ingrum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


I have over 40 years of experience in mental health practice. I believe that we work together to help you be the best version of yourself. I am trauma therapy certified, anger management certified and work with teens and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression and trauma issues as well as Adult Children of Alcoholics. We are a team working together to help you improve your life situations

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LaTisha Moore

LaTisha Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


“It is my goal to support my clients throughout the therapeutic process while being their personal cheerleader...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Lee

Lisa Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


Are you navigating a major life transition? Whether you're starting college, making a career change, becoming a parent, or watching your teen grow into someone you barely recognize, these shifts are hard! Maybe you’re seeing your child struggle with big emotions and behavior in school, or your preteen is battling anxiety and feelings of not belonging. If this resonates, please take a deep breath...you are in the right place. We ALL struggle, and seeking support is a profound act of strength and resilience. Take that step! As a counselor with 20 years of experience, I would love to listen and guide you towards reaching your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charlyn Taylor-Toupin

Charlyn Taylor-Toupin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


“As a client, you can always expect to be challenged, supported, and evolve in your growth of self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Caitlin Cavanaugh

Caitlin Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Virginia Beach, VA


I apply a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. I recognize that by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment, clients can learn to redefine dysfunctional boundaries, to reconnect with a sense of meaning for their lives, and to ultimately make lasting changes in their lives and relationships. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexual identity, trauma, OCD, narcissistic abuse, adult children of emotionally immature parents, and relationship strain.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Baker

Erica Baker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Hampton, VA


“With over 30 years of experience in the human services field, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate a variety of mental health challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ingrid Middleton

Ingrid Middleton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe, thoughtful space where you can slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and develop a deeper relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marisa Grillo Allnut

Marisa Grillo Allnut

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that healing is not just possible—it's transformative. And when we tend to unresolved trauma, it has a ripple effect...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Grace Chen

Grace Chen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy in a safe, accepting, and compassionate space allows for the self-understanding necessary for growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gladys Duran

Gladys Duran

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a passion for helping individuals succeed in the different aspects of their life such as relationships, work-life balance, and their overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, using a multidimensional framework to meet the unique needs of each client or couple.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Rink

Brian Rink

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! My name is Brian, and I'm a clinical social worker. I've been in the field for 27 years, helping people conquer their troubles, transitions, and major decisions, both big and small.

I attended Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and I'm currently obtaining my PhD in Clinical social Work. I specialize in men's issues, Developmental Trauma, sex therapy, and all types of addiction treatment, both substance and process addictions.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tierra Collins

Tierra Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She has a special interest in working with young adults facing life transitions while managing mental health symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Oszman

Jessica Oszman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring authenticity to our sessions, as I like to emphasize our humanness and personalities to help you grow interpersonally.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle McDowell

Danielle McDowell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 13 insurance carriers
Ashante Mozie

Ashante Mozie

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should feel like a grounding and affirming space—where your voice is heard, your story matters, and your healing is honored.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ashley Waters

Ashley Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Tara Beach

Tara Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Tangela Francis

Tangela Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My area of expertise lies in working with couples who are in relationships, traditional and non-traditional, and those in alternative lifestyles seeking an open safe space to explore their nontraditional relationships including polyamory, polyandry...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Monique Branch

Monique Branch

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi. My name is Monique Branch, a licensed therapist that provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and encouraged as you navigate life's challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship concerns, personal growth, or difficult seasons in life, my goal is to help you build healthier connections with yourself and others. I believe in meeting you where you are, offering compassion without judgement, and working together to create a meaningful change. To me, you are more than a client, you're a person whose story matters.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cassandra Sloan

Cassandra Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Well hello there, here at On The Right Path, PLLC, we strive to guide you on your journey. Whether small or big we can work toward your goals together. I have had the honor of being invited into the lives of many clients with various backgrounds. I have worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, family issues, career obstacles and much more. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, authentic and professional.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joni Joseph

Joni Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating clients and start are my clients feel most comfortable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arti Kumar-Jain

Arti Kumar-Jain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Training and clinical work emphasize trauma-informed, integrative care that honors both lived experience and individual strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Goolsby

Courtney Goolsby

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there! I'm Courtney Goolsby, an LPC in the state of Virginia. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and truly love assisting in the creation of change. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and communication challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kellan Wright

Kellan Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“We cannot control what has happened to us, but we can work towards healing the past to have a more hopeful and healthy future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Hopewell, VA


“My goal is to empower clients find healing, meaning, and resilience through compassionate, collaborative and relational therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
William McLemore

William McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I noticed that many veterans were more able to open up and process the traumas they had experienced with another veteran than with a non-veteran.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nadia Mihai

Nadia Mihai

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is supportive, empathic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, respecting your needs and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 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 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Dorsey

Dr. Amber Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is very simple: this is for you! I engage in motivational interviewing and am a solution-focused therapist whose goal is to ensure you are empowered and equipped to effectively manage whatever circumstances you are dealing...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claire Courtney

Claire Courtney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“If you're looking for someone who will help you go beyond the surface at a pace that feels right for you, we could be a great match.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Chesapeake, VA

Number of therapists serving Chesapeake, VA
There are over 896 therapists in Chesapeake, VA accepting new patients.
896+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 46%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%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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