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LGBT therapists in Harrisonburg, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg's LGBTQIA+ community can access compassionate, identity-affirming mental health support through Headway's 896 licensed providers. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions, our open-minded providers offer virtual and in-person sessions with many covered by insurance at reduced costs.

Chelsea Spade

Chelsea Spade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Harrisonburg, VA


“I'm supportive in my therapy approach, but am not afraid to be more direct in order to challenge clients, explore solutions and promote growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sam Swartzendruber

Sam Swartzendruber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Harrisonburg, VA


“I provide a confidential space in which you'll receive unconditional support and validation - things we all need, but don't always get.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Helbert

Dr. Meghan Helbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • 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
Dr. Kaiwen Liu

Dr. Kaiwen Liu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Harrisonburg, VA


“I strive to create a safe space where clients can cultivate curiosity about their internal experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helen Wright

Helen Wright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Weyers Cave, VA


Life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our relationships, or the life we imagined. You may be carrying anxiety, grief, loneliness, or the weight of life’s many transitions. Therapy offers a place to slow down, be deeply heard, and gently reconnect with yourself. I believe healing begins in a caring, trusting relationship where you feel accepted just as you are. Together we’ll explore the patterns that have shaped your life, discover new possibilities, and help you move toward greater peace, confidence, and connection.

I bring 18 years of professional experience, along with the wisdom that comes from a lifetime of living. As an elder I hold a compassionate, curious space to help you grow into the person you are meant to be. Clients often tell me they appreciate my calm, compassionate presence and the feeling that they can simply be themselves. My role is to walk beside you with warmth, curiosity and gentle guidance.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Valeri Pineo

Valeri Pineo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • 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
Dr. Janita Daggy

Dr. Janita Daggy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Staunton, VA


“As an individual with a complicated history, I understand the importance of healing the person as a whole spirit, soul, and body at one's own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Kwiecinski

Mary Kwiecinski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Fishersville, VA


“The 14 years I worked as a nurse midwife gives me a unique understanding of the time sensitive nature for care, as well as a gentle approach towards treatment plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 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 4 insurance carriers
Leslie Lartey

Leslie Lartey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Culpeper, VA


“I focus on understanding the your story; not just the symptoms—to create a tailored wellness plan that fits your unique life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ingrid Middleton

Ingrid Middleton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe, thoughtful space where you can slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and develop a deeper relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marisa Grillo Allnut

Marisa Grillo Allnut

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that healing is not just possible—it's transformative. And when we tend to unresolved trauma, it has a ripple effect...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Grace Chen

Grace Chen

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy in a safe, accepting, and compassionate space allows for the self-understanding necessary for growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gladys Duran

Gladys Duran

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a passion for helping individuals succeed in the different aspects of their life such as relationships, work-life balance, and their overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, using a multidimensional framework to meet the unique needs of each client or couple.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Rink

Brian Rink

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hello! My name is Brian, and I'm a clinical social worker. I've been in the field for 27 years, helping people conquer their troubles, transitions, and major decisions, both big and small.

I attended Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and I'm currently obtaining my PhD in Clinical social Work. I specialize in men's issues, Developmental Trauma, sex therapy, and all types of addiction treatment, both substance and process addictions.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tierra Collins

Tierra Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She has a special interest in working with young adults facing life transitions while managing mental health symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Oszman

Jessica Oszman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring authenticity to our sessions, as I like to emphasize our humanness and personalities to help you grow interpersonally.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Ashante Mozie

Ashante Mozie

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should feel like a grounding and affirming space—where your voice is heard, your story matters, and your healing is honored.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Tara Beach

Tara Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Tangela Francis

Tangela Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My area of expertise lies in working with couples who are in relationships, traditional and non-traditional, and those in alternative lifestyles seeking an open safe space to explore their nontraditional relationships including polyamory, polyandry...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Monique Branch

Monique Branch

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi. My name is Monique Branch, a licensed therapist that provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and encouraged as you navigate life's challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship concerns, personal growth, or difficult seasons in life, my goal is to help you build healthier connections with yourself and others. I believe in meeting you where you are, offering compassion without judgement, and working together to create a meaningful change. To me, you are more than a client, you're a person whose story matters.

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

Cassandra Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Well hello there, here at On The Right Path, PLLC, we strive to guide you on your journey. Whether small or big we can work toward your goals together. I have had the honor of being invited into the lives of many clients with various backgrounds. I have worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, family issues, career obstacles and much more. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, authentic and professional.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joni Joseph

Joni Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating clients and start are my clients feel most comfortable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arti Kumar-Jain

Arti Kumar-Jain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Training and clinical work emphasize trauma-informed, integrative care that honors both lived experience and individual strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Goolsby

Courtney Goolsby

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there! I'm Courtney Goolsby, an LPC in the state of Virginia. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and truly love assisting in the creation of change. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and communication challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kellan Wright

Kellan Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“We cannot control what has happened to us, but we can work towards healing the past to have a more hopeful and healthy future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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
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
Nadia Mihai

Nadia Mihai

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is supportive, empathic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, respecting your needs and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shanna May

Shanna May

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that effective therapy is a partnership, and I am committed to working alongside you every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Dorsey

Dr. Amber Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is very simple: this is for you! I engage in motivational interviewing and am a solution-focused therapist whose goal is to ensure you are empowered and equipped to effectively manage whatever circumstances you are dealing...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claire Courtney

Claire Courtney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“If you're looking for someone who will help you go beyond the surface at a pace that feels right for you, we could be a great match.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Black

Melanie Black

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is collaborative. While I may suggest strategies and help you navigate your feelings and thoughts, you will always be the expert on yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Beatriz Morales

Beatriz Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
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
Martha Eseh

Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Harrisonburg, VA

Number of therapists serving Harrisonburg, VA
There are over 897 therapists in Harrisonburg, VA accepting new patients.
897+
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
  • 38%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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