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LGBT therapists in Colonial Heights, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Colonial Heights, VA

Colonial Heights residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming mental health support can connect with empowering providers through Headway who specialize in gender and sexual identity issues. With 894 providers available and sessions starting as low as $0 with insurance, personalized care is within reach.

Rachel Willard

Rachel Willard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Timothy Vermillion

Dr. Timothy Vermillion

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm a seasoned EMDR therapist with specialized expertise in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders for adults and late teens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Madelene Barber

Madelene Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Reston, VA


“I specialize in treating trauma, and have extensive experience working with adults who are survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mylah Hand

Mylah Hand

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is conversational and collaborative, creating a space where opening up feels natural.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Delo

Stephen Delo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can safely explore their challenges, gain insight into their experiences, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Psychologist

Virtual • Fairfax, VA


“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ariel Johnson

Ariel Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe there is a person behind every diagnosis, and that understanding the whole person is essential to meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monique Grelot

Monique Grelot

Therapist

Virtual • Leesburg, VA


“A warm, welcoming and non-judgmental approach to therapy is a must with individuals suffering from the agony of depression, anxiety and fear.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mordecai Andemichael

Mordecai Andemichael

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will intervene by building a committed alliance with you. We will set goals that we agree are priorities and create a plan to achieve each goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Latifat Adegite

Latifat Adegite

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You shouldn't have to spend your session explaining your family, faith, or background before we get to what actually matters.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Charlyn Taylor-Toupin

Charlyn Taylor-Toupin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Virginia Beach, VA


“As a client, you can always expect to be challenged, supported, and evolve in your growth of self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers
Diana Embler

Diana Embler

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I enjoy helping people regain hope and delight. Most of my training and practice has been in area of emotional regulation, relationship and attachment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a firm believer that all of us go through tough times in our lives, but also that given the proper therapeutic tools you will meet your mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Rikli

Heather Rikli

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize several treatment modalities to help achieve your goals. My primary approaches included Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pamela Byrd

Pamela Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Jennifer Albritton

Jennifer Albritton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My practice is grounded in a collaborative, strengths‐based approach that emphasizes empowerment, goal‐setting, and sustainable progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Catherine Eager

Catherine Eager

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm Catie Eager, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician practicing virtually in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I founded Lotus Mental Health Counseling to fill a gap I kept seeing: brilliant, capable people destroyed by relationships that quietly dismantled their sense of self.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yasmin Nuru

Yasmin Nuru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Sometimes just getting through the day can feel like a full-time job. Finding a mental health provider who truly understands you may seem out of reach, but it’s absolutely possible. Before anything else, I’m human. I’m also a woman, born overseas and shaped by the diversity of a Southern metropolitan city. I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life and am passionate about partnering with patients as they move toward greater health, balance, and fulfillment. You don't have to navigate it all alone. You can exhale- we’ll take it from here, together.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Feamster

Mary Feamster

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


Hi, I'm Mary. I work with individuals 16+ struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field, with specialized training in trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorder treatment.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Moir

Stephanie Moir

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Our therapy approach involves feeling safe and connected. We believe in the workings of the nervous system...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanti Hubbard

Shanti Hubbard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and alleviate feelings of guilt and shame.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 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 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Clifford Marsh

Clifford Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Most clients describe me as empathetic and easy to talk to, based on online reviews from clients I have worked with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 12 insurance carriers
Michelle Wapnick

Michelle Wapnick

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Brittany Ayers

Brittany Ayers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm passionate about helping people reclaim their personal narratives and build the emotional resilience needed to move forward in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Glorya Askew

Glorya Askew

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“Glorya's work has focused on children, adolescents, adults, and families in community agencies and forensic settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Burrows

Jennifer Burrows

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“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
Jamarius Williams

Jamarius Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My philosophy when it comes to therapy is to meet you where you are and help you identify practical ways in healing and moving forward in peace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Terea Adams

Terea Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I'm passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tessa Fletcher

Tessa Fletcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders with a compassionate, client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kate O'Connell

Kate O'Connell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


“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 12 insurance carriers
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
Andrew Walls

Andrew Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Colonial Heights, VA

Number of therapists serving Colonial Heights, VA
There are over 896 therapists in Colonial Heights, VA accepting new patients.
896+
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
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 46%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%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
  • 9%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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