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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.

Shannon Paige

Shannon Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I value direct communication and living an authentic life. Being or becoming comfortable to express one's truth is one of the main goals when working with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Feldman

Richard Feldman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have worked as a therapist since 1993. I have not only provided therapy but, for many years, I supervised therapists as well. I’ve had the unique opportunity to work with clients with a wide variety of disorders and problems, and from a wide variety of backgrounds.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aurelio Zabaleta

Aurelio Zabaleta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe the best psychiatric care begins with listening... I take a collaborative, individualized approach that combines thoughtful medication management with practical strategies to help you reach your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kamay Gaboda

Kamay Gaboda

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect to have me as a trusted partner in their healing journey and walk away feeling capable and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Frederick

Amanda Frederick

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have been successful in developing therapeutic relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds, using culturally competent counseling techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Shana Owens

Shana Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a very casual approach to therapy that allows my clients to feel heard,learn about themselves in a healthy way and empowered to meet their personal therapeutic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Charmaine Conner

Dr. Charmaine Conner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I draw from trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, which means I meet you exactly where you are — honoring your background, identity, and lived experience as central to your healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Alena Yaseva

Alena Yaseva

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I don't believe in a "one size fits all" model of treatment because each person brings to the session their unique identity, background, and story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Lynn Bañez

Dr. Lynn Bañez

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“I believe in working with the whole person and tailor my approach to the client I am working with. I tend to draw from Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Abe Brown

Abe Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel genuinely heard, and explore what you're going through without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Marilyn Powers

Marilyn Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Darleen Wodzenski

Dr. Darleen Wodzenski

Therapist

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“Our approach is respectful, gentle, compassionate, evidence-based. We incorporate serious brain-based mental health modalities into a caring person-centered format to support healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Deanna Hercik

Deanna Hercik

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in health care. My goal is to help patients live their best lives by treating the whole person. We will work together to determine the treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I will provide individualized care, not "one size fits all" approach to medication management.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leah Fontaine-Edmonds

Leah Fontaine-Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Therapy should be a place where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erin Baer

Erin Baer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change often requires understanding not only our thoughts and experiences, but also our nervous system, emotions, relationships, and the protective patterns we developed along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea McPhatter

Andrea McPhatter

Therapist

Virtual • Lynchburg, VA


“As a client of mine you can expect to come out realizing you are stronger than you think, braver than you believe, and able to overcome anything to put you mind to.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 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 13 insurance carriers
Jason Brinckman

Jason Brinckman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is to be collaborative and eclectic, working flexibly to find the best therapeutic approach for you and I to use together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Imani Hagans

Imani Hagans

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that by gaining insight into your human experience and increasing awareness of how you respond to life's challenges you can become more empowered to take control of how you respond to life's adversities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Karen Haggard

Karen Haggard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is warm, direct, and supportive, and I work to create an environment where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tracy Moore

Tracy Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • N CHESTERFLD, VA


“Integrating expressive arts techniques, including drawing, storytelling, and role-playing, to engage clients in therapy and facilitate emotional expression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Julia Catlin

Dr. Julia Catlin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


My name is Dr. Julia Catlin, and I am so glad you’re here. I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Las Vegas, NV, and I provide psychotherapy via telehealth throughout Nevada and Virginia. My passion: creating a space for meaningful, transformative psychotherapy. I have been in the mental health field since 2013, but in the last few years, I have focused on providing treatment to military veterans and dependents, as well as industry professionals and performing artists.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Poaches

Jennifer Poaches

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My driving force in this work is to cultivate a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find yourself and become the best version of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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 6 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 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Pedro J Rivera Santana

Dr. Pedro J Rivera Santana

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


Many of the young people I work with come to me feeling trapped. It's as if the weight of what they're carrying is too heavy to put into words, and they're not sure anyone will understand. Anxiety and depression can make the world feel impossibly small, and for some, those feelings have led to self-harm or thoughts of suicide. I specialize in working with teens and young people, though I welcome clients of all ages — because feeling stuck doesn't come with an age limit.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Patrick Bobst

Patrick Bobst

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Patrick believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a genuine and trusting rapport with his clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Xavier Belcher

Dr. Xavier Belcher

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work collaboratively with patients and their families to fully understand the impact of symptoms on their daily functioning and provide recommendations to improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martha "LaFaye" Redd

Martha "LaFaye" Redd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach where clients are active partners in their care and treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kamillah Gray

Kamillah Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ struggling with self-compassion and self-care? Are you struggling with the anxiety of navigating a society that feels like it's not made to support you? Whether it's systemic issues or unpredictable life changes, sometimes life can feel overwhelming and beyond our control. I provide a space for you to be your authentic self and receive unconditional positive regard through these challenges. Come as you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wayne Prebor

Wayne Prebor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can explore emotions, gain insight, and build tools for resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wayne Marrs

Wayne Marrs

Therapist

Virtual • Manassas, VA


Challenges shouldn’t just be endured—they should be the catalyst for your breakthrough. My goal is to help you transform life's toughest hurdles into a foundation for lasting resilience and self-discovery, giving you the tools to reclaim your strength and lead a more intentional life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orvon White

Orvon White

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Orvon's therapeutic approach is one that is affirming, welcoming, validating, empowering, motivation and caring.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Nma Nabie

Nma Nabie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Your mental health journey matters to me, and I'm here to truly listen, not just to what you're saying, but to what you need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Michelle Stroebel

Dr. Michelle Stroebel

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offer perspective and tools, and create a space where you can be honest, curious, and fully yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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 7 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 927 therapists in Chesapeake, VA accepting new patients.
927+
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
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 46%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Japanese
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%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
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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