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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.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in rural Virginia, as well as, a decade abroad managing health programs, my experience includes acute crisis management, addiction medicine, community health, and maternal and child health. Medication management, therapy, and holistic care for depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, traumatic experiences, and bipolar disorders are my main areas of focus. Particular interest and expertise in working with children and families in foster care.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My work is rooted in a deep commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care—especially for communities that have historically been overlooked or underserved.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want clients to feel empowered; the therapeutic journey is about creating skills that are applicable and long-lasting.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Above all, I provide a compassionate, understanding, and supportive environment in which to work together to navigate life's challenges and to live your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
The world we live in, both external and internal, can at times seem impossible to navigate. How does one navigate life stressors, past trauma, depression, and/or anxiety, especially if coping tools were not necessarily modeled to us growing up? I can help provide support and be a guide through your mental health journey.
In 2010, I graduated from Argosy University Atlanta with a master’s degree in Community Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have worked with individuals of all ages in various settings such as a child advocacy center, in-home therapy, psychiatric hospital, private practice, and on a military base. I currently work in managed care, in addition to seeing clients for individual therapy. I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, and women's issues.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My clinical approach is collaborative, structured, and strengths-based. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 6 insurance carriers
I provide evidence-based mental health care that centers primarily on medication management.
My passion for mental health care was sparked when I volunteered at a crisis hotline. I later earned a master's degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Since then, I have gained valuable experience in community and hospital settings.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“She prides herself on providing a warm and compassionate setting where clients can feel comfortable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope for you is that you will achieve your goals, feel empowered and become more self-actualized through this journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My clients often come in feeling stuck, not because they lack insight, but because insight alone has not been enough.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Unconditional acceptance. I want the client to walk away having felt safe and free to explore the path...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
With 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I firmly believe in the parity of mental and physical health. Life often leads us into dark tunnels, and my role in therapy is to guide individuals toward the light at the end of those tunnels.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Rose facilitates integrated holistic wellness by incorporating psychotropic medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle modification, supplements and genetic testing in clients treatment plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I offer an open heart, a caring ear, and training in a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, and life challenges in a supportive space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“As an individual with a complicated history, I understand the importance of healing the person as a whole spirit, soul, and body at one's own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I help individuals and couples gain insight into the unconscious patterns that shape their emotional life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“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 believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My combination of clinical, empathetic and relational perceptions creates a powerful dynamic that encourages growth and empowerment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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 13 insurance carriers
“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I am an eclectic practitioner who believes in using an individualized approach in order to promote your growth and emotional healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I take a straight forward, but warm approach to therapy... I prioritize building a strong relationship with you above anything else.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is collaborative. While I may suggest strategies and help you navigate your feelings and thoughts, you will always be the expert on yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort. For the first session, you can expect discussions about goals and what do you want most from the counseling process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“I show up as a real person in the room: warm, honest, and down-to-earth. I'll challenge you when needed, but always with compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate presence to my work, and I believe deeply in meeting every client exactly where they are—without judgment, assumptions, or pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I particularly love working with clients exploring gender identity and sexuality, and how that intersects with their relationship with their bodies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Hi. I'm Kris Wegman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have decades of experience working with clients with various behavioral health concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I have had the privilege of working with Veterans for most of my career but have worked on the Civilian side, too.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 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
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Number of therapists serving Chesapeake, VA
927+
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
- 46%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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