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LGBT therapists in Chesterfield, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Chesterfield, VA

Chesterfield residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming mental health care can connect with Headway's diverse provider network offering warm, inclusive support. Whether you need talk therapy or medication management, providers are available for virtual or in-person sessions with many offering free consultations. Average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance make quality care accessible.

Jazmin Turk

Jazmin Turk

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach blends evidence‐based strategies with compassion and clarity, helping you build skills that make daily life feel more manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cannie Graham

Dr. Cannie Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe lasting change happens through both insight and action—building healthier patterns, confidence, and emotional resilience in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Alvarez

Joseph Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have over 16 years of experience as a Social Worker (LCSW), helping clients navigate a wide range of mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Justina McAllister-Jackson

Dr. Justina McAllister-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“As a Black, Queer Therapist, Justina is committed to creating a safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ clients—and all individuals—can explore, grow, and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maryanne Garnsey

Maryanne Garnsey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe when people are provided a supportive caring environment along with knowledge and resources; empowerment and authenticity can be revealed to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Brillon

Dr. Elizabeth Brillon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is a collaborative partnership that is based on authenticity, safety, and affirming strength-based empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Dominique Bonner

Dominique Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on helping clients identify their personal strengths while developing practical coping skills to manage life’s challenges. I collaborate closely with each client to set achievable goals, improve communication, and build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. I use evidence-informed techniques tailored to each individual, ensuring that therapy is both meaningful and applicable to daily life. My goal is to empower clients to create lasting, positive change while feeling understood and supported throughout the process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anna Gonzalez-Hardy

Anna Gonzalez-Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is warm, validating, and judgment-free — because feeling truly heard is the foundation of meaningful healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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
Renae Mittelmeier

Renae Mittelmeier

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I genuinely care about meeting each person where they are, and I take pride in tailoring my support to fit a client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Genise Binns

Genise Binns

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chesapeake, VA


“With this combination of clinical experience, education, & her specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Genise offers a personal approach to Medication Management & Counseling needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Logan Taylor

Logan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Ridge, VA


“I believe that the most meaningful progress begins with a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phyllis Burgin

Phyllis Burgin

Therapist

Virtual • Stafford, VA


“She provides a non-judgmental and compassionate atmosphere in which clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
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. Kate Meade

Dr. Kate Meade

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work collaboratively with my clients to create this space and foster growth through warmth, humor, vulnerability, authenticity, and the relationship we build together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Courtney Subudhi

Dr. Courtney Subudhi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Manakin-Sabot, VA


As a triple board-certified nurse practitioner ( nurse midwife, family practitioner, and mental health), I believe that caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. I have many years of experience in the perinatal mental health field, but I enjoy caring for all walks of life. I currently care for clients aged 10-65 for many conditions, including depression, anxiety, mood/bipolar, PTSD, and perinatal disorders, among others.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melone Drayton-Godfrey

Melone Drayton-Godfrey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ivy Dzivenu

Dr. Ivy Dzivenu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a supportive, warm, judgment-free approach to mental health care, offering medication management and guidance for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Natalie McCorey

Natalie McCorey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Cynthia Crew

Cynthia Crew

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, the work isn't just about diagnosing and prescribing, it's about helping people regain a sense of control over their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Woodward

Rebecca Woodward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with clients who are curious about the mind-body connection and how the autonomic nervous system shapes our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Fisher

Melissa Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


“I take a person-centered approach to counseling and am known for warmth and connection with clients of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ivana Spencer

Ivana Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide care through a holistic lens, supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in every treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levina Kumar

Levina Kumar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take the time to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with my clients, creating a safe space for open communication and collaboration in their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandy West-Bey

Brandy West-Bey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. I walk beside my clients as they uncover their mental health and well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kathleen Walsh

Dr. Kathleen Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“When clients come to me, I first work on developing the therapeutic relationship... When mutual trust and respect is established, we get to work!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Theodore Hoch

Dr. Theodore Hoch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Reston, VA


“We all find ourselves stuck sometimes. Sometimes we forget that. When we forget, we focus on the "stuck," and miss a lot of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deborah Walker

Deborah Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a holistic, open-minded approach to therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and a range of mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly Whitfield

Holly Whitfield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“I bring a calm, direct, and highly attentive style to psychiatric care. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in the medical field, I am not easily overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tennille Woodard Mitchell

Tennille Woodard Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My clinical approach is to walk alongside clients through the "shenanigans" of life with a relaxed, genuine and straight-forward approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Traci Terry

Traci Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in the inherent worth of every individual and that there is no "wrong" way to have a body.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nelson Richardson

Nelson Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“Mr. Richardson skillfully uses compassion, motivational interviewing, and empathy. His approach to treatment is client-centered...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelsi Fontaine

Kelsi Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I prioritize cultivating an environment of authenticity, warmth, and creativity in the counseling space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nadia Lassic

Nadia Lassic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to support my clients in their journey toward improved well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Chelsea Riggs

Chelsea Riggs

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment to build a therapeutic relationship and foster healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Virginia


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
Jennifer Kopecky

Jennifer Kopecky

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Maxine Cher

Maxine Cher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a gentle, person-centered approach, drawing from CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed care to support your growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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