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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Newport News, VA
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Newport News with affirming mental health providers who understand gender and sexual identity experiences. With 896 licensed providers nationwide and virtual or in-person sessions available, finding culturally competent care is accessible and affordable.
Hi, my name is Chloe` Cook. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in relationship issues, but also provide therapy to individuals seeking help with managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am also continuing my education through training in sex therapy topics to help individuals and couples with orgasm difficulties, unmatched/low desire, performance/sexual anxiety, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation issues, and sexual empathy.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach blends evidence‐based strategies with compassion and clarity, helping you build skills that make daily life feel more manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Integrating expressive arts techniques, including drawing, storytelling, and role-playing, to engage clients in therapy and facilitate emotional expression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
My path into psychiatry is both professional and personal. I moved to the U.S. alone at 17 while navigating complex PTSD and periods of misdiagnosis, which shaped how I understand mental health today. I began with a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Nankai University, then trained as a nurse and nurse practitioner at Charles R. Drew University and Purdue University.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve worked across medical and mental health settings, developing an approach that balances clinical precision with individualized care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD, particularly for individuals who feel stuck or haven’t found relief in traditional treatment.
I’m licensed in California, Virginia, New York, Washington, and Oregon, and provide care via telehealth.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and grow, and I can help you explore your inner world, and identify your unique strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“After working with me, clients can expect to walk away feeling empowered, valued, seen and challenged.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients experience me as warm, direct, and supportive, and I am committed to helping them create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“I take a gentle, person-centered approach, drawing from CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed care to support your growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I prioritize cultivating an environment of authenticity, warmth, and creativity in the counseling space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is down-to-earth, compassionate, and rooted in both professional experience and personal insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
“I'm a queer therapist who shows up with warmth, authenticity, and deep respect for your lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma, & addictions. I have extensive experience in working with victims of sexual abuse, severe trauma & physical abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a BIPOC clinician dedicated to helping people become better versions of themselves, whatever that means to them!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process where you feel heard, valued, and supported, not judged or treated like a set of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is to make you feel supportive and heard and to gently push you to see new possibilities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about walking alongside people as they discover who they truly are and learn how to embrace and become more of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is rooted in person-centered psychology, which means our sessions will feel more like meaningful conversations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style can best be described as an empathetic, supportive, warm, and straight forward approach, mixed with some humor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I practice individual and group therapy from both insight-oriented psychodynamic work and action-oriented Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her approach to care is warm, collaborative, and deeply person-centered. Deniece is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel safe, heard, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I practice utilizing a holistic approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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“I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to support my clients in their journey toward improved well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and coaching-informed strategies to help you strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and move forward with a greater sense of balance and direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My therapy approach is empathetic, warm and interactive as I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My treatment method consists of a person-centered approach with evidenced-based medication management; and while working as a team, I provide a combination of psychiatric medication, supportive/talk therapy, and encourage lifestyle changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe in taking the time to understand your story and work with you to navigate life's challenges with empathy and clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I prioritize person centered therapy and specialize in CBT treatment. My expertise includes depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, adjustment disorders, bipolar, and serving the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“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
“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I am a psychotherapist with professional experience in sexuality/sexual health, creative/expressive arts, and spirituality.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My name is Courtney Kadish-Smith and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in both mental health and addiction throughout my career. I have a passion for therapy and at the end of the day I am aware this is not an easy thing to commit too. Exploring into ourselves and working to get better is something that takes courage. I applaud you for reaching out in the first place and now we can take the step together towards making your life better.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I naturally transitioned into mental health care, as I have consistently supported patients with mental health needs throughout my clinical career.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My hope is that I can help guide you to understand your triggers/needs and to explore healthy coping strategies that can help you build overall wellness through collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My warm and caring approach allows my clients to feel safe as I walk beside you throughout your counseling journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Newport News, VA
Number of therapists serving Newport News, VA
897+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Cigna
- 46%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 19%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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