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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Chester, VA
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Chester, Virginia with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 852 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to keep care affordable.
Dr. Rivera employs an integrative style that focuses on the individual's sleep, diet, physical and mental fitness. He enjoys working in particular with weight loss, men's wellness, de-prescription from psychotropic medications, and detox from long-term substance use: tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Furthermore, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of attention, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“In our sessions, I will assist you on identifying patterns and learning more about how they might negatively affect you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“With over 30 years of experience in mental health treatment, I provide person-centered treatment, trauma-informed care, and strength-based therapy techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style of therapy is a synthesis of all of my training which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Substance Abuse Recovery, Beyond the Imprint Therapy, Mindfulness Practice and Energy Medicine.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I primarily focus on techniques that are based on Humanistic therapy which focuses on strengths and becoming your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I bring warmth and groundedness, and I hold space with care, directness, and humor when it's needed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“As a therapist, it is my job to conduct a thorough assessment and help you identify your specific goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I will be your biggest cheerleader! I am human and flawed just like anyone and will provide a judgement free environment, always.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“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
“I have over 16 years of experience in the field, working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and grow, and I can help you explore your inner world, and identify your unique strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I take an evidence-based approach based on building awareness, insight, coping skills, and new thinking patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen and understood, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe that therapy can have a great impact on one's life. If one is motivated, one can resolve problems, feel better, and address past hardships. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and safe environment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. I have resided in both the United States and Latin America. I look forward to working with each and every client, in order that they may reach their happiest self possible.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“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 have an easy-going, laid back approach and understand that counseling can be intimidating, at first.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I develop goal-directed treatment plans to augment intrinsic growth, behavior modification, & resolute commitment to recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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'm all about creating a safe, collaborative space where we can unpack challenges, deepen connections, and support your growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental, and flexible environment in order to help you make your goals reality!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that everyone has the power to rewrite their own story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“I believe in my adult and couple clients to have the inner ability to make changes and live the life they want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is holistic and strengths-based. In therapy, we will focus on wellness across six domains: occupational, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“I provide a safe, multicultural, intersectional, and affirming space to process trauma, rebuild a sense of agency, and develop healthy relationships with self and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about empowering clients to prioritize self-compassion, and offer a multidimensional therapeutic approach that prioritizes decolonization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My Style to Behavioral Intervention Practice consist of facilitating effective active listening skills and communication skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe you are the expert of your experiences! I take this client-centered approach to provide a non-judgmental, positive, and safe space...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach with clients is warm and welcoming, creating a safe space for authenticity and vulnerability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable doing the hard work that therapy requires...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with diverse clients who struggle with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, work, and/or stress-related issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Traequanda is trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, has advanced training in infertility, and is also a birth and postpartum doula.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Chester, VA
Number of therapists serving Chester, VA
869+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 86%Cigna
- 47%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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