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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 840 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.

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 5 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
Jamie Jackson

Jamie Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Waynesboro, VA


“I firmly believe that creating a safe, inclusive space—where individuals are encouraged to show up as their authentic selves—is vital for personal growth, transformation, and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Eleanor Downey

Eleanor Downey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on treating acute and relational trauma with teens, individuals, and couples. I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. I believe that we heal in relationship to another, rather than trying to do it all alone. My style is warm, attentive and an active participant in your healing journey.

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LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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
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
DeNail Johnson

DeNail Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use an integrative approach in my sessions. Life is not a "one size fits all" and neither are my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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 9 insurance carriers
David Lyons

David Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alexandria, VA


“My goal is to create an environment that is trusting, and safe, one that facilitates the establishment of a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Harlow-Burner

Kaitlyn Harlow-Burner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi hi! I’m Kaitlyn, an LCSW in Virginia specializing in grief therapy and anxiety management. I spend my days in a school division providing mental health services to rural kiddos, and then I come home to chase my own kiddos. Providing therapy brings me back to myself, as strange as that sounds. I am fueled by helping others!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Zoe Bongiovanni

Zoe Bongiovanni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“I aim to give you a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, gain new insights, and feel understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darren Rafel

Darren Rafel

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused interventions, and strength-based techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
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 10 insurance carriers
Christine Tice

Christine Tice

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen and understood, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences safely.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Hutchens

Ashley Hutchens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“For the last seven years, I have been working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Schuyler

Patricia Schuyler

Therapist

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to making a difference in the well being of my clients' lives. Over the years my clients have included individuals, couples, and Family from diverse backgrounds, spanning various ages, and life stages. My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, life and work stress, parenting issues, conflict management, and issues relating to family life. I approach therapy from a humanistic and interpersonal perspective, as well as use strategies from cognitive behavioral theory. I am compassionate, strive to be a supportive person in my clients' lives. I approach every client feeling eager to get to know them so we can address what they need from their therapy experience .

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Victoria McCartney

Victoria McCartney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a strengths based approach meaning I validate your experiences and acknowledge that you did your best with what you had at the time, and assist and encourage while you find new healthy skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carrie Colon

Carrie Colon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will be your biggest cheerleader! I am human and flawed just like anyone and will provide a judgement free environment, always.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Veronica Zubia

Veronica Zubia

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with individuals whose lives have been shaped by addiction—whether through personal experience or the impact of addiction in their environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
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
Dr. Allison Kacmar

Dr. Allison Kacmar

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I've heard first hand from clients, as part marginalized groups, the trouble they have had gaining thorough & quality care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Myriah Davis

Myriah Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“I work from a compassionate but direct approach - balancing emotional support with practical tools, accountability, and deeper self awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Fox

Tiffany Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate presence to my work, and I believe deeply in meeting every client exactly where they are—without judgment, assumptions, or pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Inga Antrobus

Inga Antrobus

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I help parents navigate separation, divorce, and co-parenting, especially those with ADHD or ADHD-like overwhelm.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Audie Gaddis

Dr. Audie Gaddis

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Unconditional acceptance. I want the client to walk away having felt safe and free to explore the path...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Destiny Pettway

Destiny Pettway

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide an open and collaborative approach to the therapeutic process centered in respect, honesty, and accountability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Fox

Christina Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hey! I'm Christina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis. I am thoroughly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two off-shoots of CBT that incorporate acceptance and mindfulness. I currently serve as the chapter president for Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, and I am a contributing author to an upcoming manual on a developing integrative therapy, Contextually-focused DBT. Basically, I'm a therapy nerd. I love and believe in my practice, and am always on the hunt to learn more and be the best therapist I can be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ebony Mack

Ebony Mack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Richmond, VA


“I have a client-centered approach which sees the client as the guide for the work we do together, while I support with interventions and a welcoming environment for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Renae Mittelmeier

Renae Mittelmeier

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I genuinely care about meeting each person where they are, and I take pride in tailoring my support to fit a client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Cantrell

Christine Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Specializing in a supportive and nurturing environment, providing tools and therapeutic strategies to cut through mental chaos.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Marie Danner

Marie Danner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am here to hold space for anything and everything that you bring into session as small or large as it may be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Harrisonburg, VA

Number of therapists serving Harrisonburg, VA
There are over 829 therapists in Harrisonburg, VA accepting new patients.
829+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%Cigna
  • 49%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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