LGBT therapists in Chesterfield, VA

Andrew is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and build meaningful, lasting change. He earned his master's degree from Troy University in Tampa, Florida, and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Prior to entering the counseling profession, Andrew served in the United States Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military background, along with specialized training in trauma and addiction therapies, allows him to connect with clients through a practical, compassionate, and evidence-based approach that honors each person's unique experiences and goals.

As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM), my mission is to empower you to build sustainable lifestyle habits that will support your long-term mental and physical wellness. My clinical experience includes pediatric behavioral health, high school nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, addiction treatment, academia as an adjunct professor, and medication management—all of which have strengthened my passion for holistic mental health care.

With over seven years of psychiatric-mental health nursing experience and over a decade of personally embracing a predominantly plant-based lifestyle and being an avid runner, I bring both professional expertise and personal passion to my practice. If you are looking for a nonpharmacologic approach to improving your mental health and quality of life through sustainable lifestyle habits, I am happy to support you!

My name is Charles Layell however I go by Lucky yes there is a story behind that. I am a LPC serving Virginia vie telehealth. Ive been a therapist for 8 years I use several evidence based practices. it is person centered. I use ACT, CBT, talk therapy and motovational interviewing. I deal with trauma issues physical, emotional and sexaual . behavioural issues. anxiety, depression, anger. Grief and sudden disabilites. and relationship issues. I work with couples and individuals the LPGQ+ as well as immigrent communites.

With 26 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist in DC and Virginia, I support individuals navigating life’s complexities—from stress, trauma, and grief to fertility concerns, family dynamics, LGBTQIA+ experiences, anxiety, depression, and moments of transition.

As a proud Howard University graduate, my work is grounded in cultural humility, social justice, and a belief that mental health is inseparable from history, community, and lived experience. Howard taught me to see clients not just through symptoms, but as whole people shaped by family, identity, policy, and perseverance.

This perspective fuels my commitment to therapy as both a healing space and a form of liberation. My practice is anchored in integrity, guided by compassion, and centered on the dignity and humanity of every person I serve.