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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.

Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“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
Valeri Pineo

Valeri Pineo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Verona, VA


“I am not your usual therapist. I have purple hair, and I sometimes wear jeans. I'm playful and genuine, very client focused, and I'm always ready to learn.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship, building skills and processing wounds that allow you to feel your best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Kayla Gaffney

Kayla Gaffney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Melissa Rolfes

Melissa Rolfes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process where you feel heard, valued, and supported, not judged or treated like a set of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Vaught

Christopher Vaught

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients develop skills they can actually use outside of session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You can expect to feel heard and be given tools to help you work towards your goals during our time apart :)”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Eboni Vinson

Eboni Vinson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“It's a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone's story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiana Flippin-Crews

Kiana Flippin-Crews

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Julian Oley

Julian Oley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfax, VA


Hello! I know people have many different perspectives on therapy, and I’m glad you’re exploring your options. After doing this for many years now, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how people progress in counseling and therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia, and I specialize working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reyana Bamie

Reyana Bamie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and stress-related concerns through a combination of medication management and supportive psychotherapy.

My approach is holistic, collaborative, and patient-centered. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. Together, we will explore your concerns, identify treatment goals, and develop a personalized plan that aligns with your needs and lifestyle.

I incorporate evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral techniques, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients build coping skills and improve overall well-being. Whether you are starting treatment for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, I strive to provide care that is thoughtful, empowering, and results-oriented.

I offer convenient telehealth services, making it easier to access care from the comfort of your home. My goal is to support you in achieving stability, balance, and improved quality of life.

I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and am committed to culturally sensitive care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Damon Murphy

Dr. Damon Murphy

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I practice individual and group therapy from both insight-oriented psychodynamic work and action-oriented Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Priscilla Witwer

Priscilla Witwer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance misuse services. I also have a postgraduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and am passionate about helping folks with post-psychedelic integration. Our therapeutic partnership begins with the understanding that you are a whole person — not a diagnosis, a symptom, or a set of circumstances. Together, we will explore how the intersections of identity, lived experience, trauma, mental health, and substance use shape your inner world and outer life across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Carol Siggers Snow

Carol Siggers Snow

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have worked extensively with child survivors of sexual abuse, adolescents, and members of the LGBT community who are challenged with depression, anger management and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sierra Johnson

Sierra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative, designed to encourage and facilitate positive growth based on individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Rosas

John Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sierra Stevens

Sierra Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a strengths-based and mindfulness-centered approach to therapy, helping clients recognize their abilities while developing healthy coping skills and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deanna Dodd

Deanna Dodd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“I specialize in deep root extraction of trauma. I hold a sacred, nonjudgmental space for you to confront the darkest parts of your experience...”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. A.C. Fowlkes

Dr. A.C. Fowlkes

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


I am Dr. A.C. Fowlkes, a Virginia-licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working in complex behavioral health settings. I provide affirming therapy to LGBTQ+ clients, including transgender and gender-diverse individuals, as well as people navigating cancer and other major life transitions. In separate areas of my practice, I also work with individuals living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders and those with histories of sexual offending. My approach is compassionate, direct, and collaborative; I create space for you to feel heard while also offering honest feedback and respectfully challenging patterns that may be getting in your way.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Revercomb

Angela Revercomb

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Angie is a licensed professional counselor in Richmond Virginia. She has 20 years experience working in the mental health field. Angie’s clinical experience has included working in acute care, inpatient settings, community settings, and as an outpatient therapist in solo practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Julia Sanders

Julia Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Julia strongly believes that every person has a unique set of strengths and circumstances that have made them who they are today and that will help them become the person they would like to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Joseph Melendez

Joseph Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ellis Graham

Ellis Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Think of therapy with me as a collaborative adventure. I believe in meeting you where you are, with no judgment and plenty of warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams

Psychologist

Virtual • N Chesterfld, VA


“I am a BIPOC clinician dedicated to helping people become better versions of themselves, whatever that means to them!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Mena Akyatan

Ruth Mena Akyatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fairfax, VA


“Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Trish Rodriguez

Trish Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work with adolescents and adults across Texas, South Carolina, and Virginia who are navigating anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ identity concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Scott Cone

Dr. Scott Cone

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients should expect to practice mindfulness skills learned in session and set specific, yet achievable, behavioral goals prior to their next appointment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelsey Ellis

Dr. Kelsey Ellis

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Rather than rushing toward quick fixes, we slow things down and create space to explore what's underneath the surface.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or family boundaries? I support adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and relationship challenges. I especially support daughters of narcissistic mothers and people navigating estrangement or no contact. I welcome all races, genders, identities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ADD. As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I offer warmth, empathy, and respect for how identity and life shapes what you carry.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eryn Paxton

Eryn Paxton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have a wide range of experience in various clinical and therapeutic settings. I specialize in working with children and adults with depression/anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, serious mental illness, lgbtq+, crisis intervention, intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorders), as well as traumatic brain injuries. I primarily enjoy working best with youth or adults in individual therapy sessions. I am NOT currently accepting any new COUPLE THERAPY clients at this time.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carmen Tibbetts

Carmen Tibbetts

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma, drawing from my experience working at an inpatient crisis stabilization unit where I supported individuals during their most vulnerable moments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bryan McHenry

Bryan McHenry

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Matthew Mullenix

Matthew Mullenix

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Allow my warm, relaxed and non-judgmental style provide you with a safe and welcoming space to share.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leah Sauls

Leah Sauls

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I gain rapport with my clients quickly. I am empathetic and I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Stefan Stanjevic

Stefan Stanjevic

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Chesterfield, VA

Number of therapists serving Chesterfield, VA
There are over 950 therapists in Chesterfield, VA accepting new patients.
950+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 47%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%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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