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LGBT therapists in Fairfax, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax mental health support for LGBTQIA+ individuals includes affirming providers experienced in gender and sexual identity exploration. Our network of 924 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks and free consultations to help you find the right fit.

Dr. Nina Alpert

Dr. Nina Alpert

Psychologist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“I help individuals and couples gain insight into the unconscious patterns that shape their emotional life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Thomas-Jones

Angela Thomas-Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My role in the therapeutic relationship as one of a partnership best described in three words: non-judgmental, validating, and safe.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rashell Gamble

Rashell Gamble

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have extensive experience in trauma, anxiety and couple's and grief counseling. I am a Certified Grief Therapist and a Certified Trauma Professional.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jasmine Bonner

Jasmine Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences, navigate life transitions, and build sustainable skills for growth, resilience, and self-trust.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Vanessa Fowlkes

Vanessa Fowlkes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! I am a Psychiatric NP and provide medication management services for those seeking treatment for their mental health issues. All appointments are done via telehealth. I offer flexible scheduling and accept insurance.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ellison Spencer-Helms

Ellison Spencer-Helms

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is open and empowering, using evidence-based practices to support healing for both the mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sumaiya Ahmed

Sumaiya Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cristiano Santostefano

Dr. Cristiano Santostefano

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


It can be incredibly difficult to untie the emotional knots that complicate relationships, self-confidence, and understanding the past. Therapy is a safe opportunity to uncover these core issues and learn practical techniques that foster deeper insight. I believe that with this insight you can make meaningful, lasting changes.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Hamlett

Jennifer Hamlett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lynchburg, VA


This field is everything to me. I have been fully licensed for a short time but have worked in mental health for over 10 years in many roles. Working with clients, being alongside them through their most difficult and profound experiences is, I feel, the biggest honor one could have.

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale. You don’t have to have the right words, know exactly what you need, or arrive with everything figured out.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and deeply human. I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Together, we make space to understand what you’ve been through, what your nervous system has learned to protect you from, and what you need now in order to heal and move forward.

I created Gentle Ground Therapy with the hope of offering exactly what the name represents—a soft place to land, where you can feel supported, understood, and safe enough to grow.

You are more than what has happened to you, and healing does not mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it means gently finding your way back to yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabby Oblena

Gabby Oblena

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My primary therapeutic approach is to create a space where clients can fully embrace their humanity, even in a world that often doesn't make room for it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Emileigh Allen

Emileigh Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi, I’m Emileigh! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2020 with children, teens, and adults of all genders, backgrounds, and identities. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, and I have also served as a Clinical Director and supervised counseling interns. I believe strongly in dignity, cultural humility, and creating a practice where people from all backgrounds and identities feel valued and understood; outside of work, I love coffee, sunshine, the beach, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Imani Craig

Imani Craig

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I provide a thoughtful, intentional space for clients to explore, heal, and grow. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a deep respect for each client’s story, helping them move toward clarity, emotional balance, and a more aligned way of living.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kevin Ichaso

Kevin Ichaso

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“The goal isn't just symptom relief, but renewed confidence, emotional security, and the ability to move forward with clarity, intention, and a deeper connection to who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shawn Patrick McNulty

Shawn Patrick McNulty

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Shawn, who is AMAB, trans-femme, and gender queer, identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chelsea Saks

Chelsea Saks

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Priscilla Witwer

Priscilla Witwer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance use services, and have a postgraduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. I work with adults, with a particular passion for supporting women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC individuals, as well as those navigating 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 4 insurance carriers
Pamela Shipp

Pamela Shipp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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
Brandon McGhee

Brandon McGhee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cave Spring, VA


“My goal is for you to feel safe and be able to have someone help you identify and achieve your therapeutic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Lively

Melissa Lively

Therapist

Virtual • Blacksburg, VA


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to create a supportive space where we work together...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sierra Coleman

Sierra Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic orientation is person-centered, with a strong emphasis on experiential therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Hannah McDade

Hannah McDade

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I integrate relational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help you better understand patterns, manage overwhelming thoughts or emotions, and build practical skills for everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Waters

Ashley Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in evidenced based practices like CBT, while also being deeply person centered, and trauma focused.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Meghan Helbert

Dr. Meghan Helbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisonburg, VA


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience in counseling. I have worked with people struggling with diverse challenges including anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sherice Greene

Sherice Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you finding it challenging to fully enjoy life or feeling a bit overwhelmed as you work toward the life you truly desire? Have you experienced painful events in the past or recently? Whether it’s you or a loved one going through ongoing struggles, please know that you are not alone, and I am here to offer my support and compassion.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noel Dianas-Hughes

Noel Dianas-Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is relational and integrative, informed by cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, couples and family therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 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
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I don't believe in stigmatizing labels, and I would rather understand what you are carrying than categorize it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sadie Sheafe

Sadie Sheafe

Therapist

Virtual • Newport News, VA


“I must understand what issue (s) you are dealing with in "your own words" that bring you to therapy, how these issues affect you individually, and how they affect you in any relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Paul

Elizabeth Paul

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Elizabeth is authentic and genuine as she moves through getting to know her clients and helping them form personal treatment plans during their therapy journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Smith

Anna Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe your strongest relationship should be with yourself. I have a passion for helping my clients on their life journey to self discovery and self-love...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
William McLemore

William McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I noticed that many veterans were more able to open up and process the traumas they had experienced with another veteran than with a non-veteran.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Byron Porcher

Byron Porcher

Therapist

Virtual • N Chesterfld, VA


“I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sam Kahl

Dr. Sam Kahl

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a queer and neurodivergent clinical psychologist, I know how important human connection is for mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Transgender issues, Trauma
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Georgina Rose Chidaushe

Georgina Rose Chidaushe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Rose facilitates integrated holistic wellness by incorporating psychotropic medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle modification, supplements and genetic testing in clients treatment plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Glynn

Dr. Michael Glynn

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Wingate

Lee Wingate

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have a Masters degree in Professional Counseling and am credential by The National Board of Certified Counselors. My professional background is in trauma recovery and forensic psychology, meaning I have approached trauma on from both ends of the spectrum. There is little I haven't seen or heard clinically. This allows me to remain open minded, and has given me the knowledge and experience to provide a safe, supportive space for exploration.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fairfax, VA

Number of therapists serving Fairfax, VA
There are over 916 therapists in Fairfax, VA accepting new patients.
916+
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%Mandarin
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%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
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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