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LGBT therapists in Newport News, VA
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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 841 licensed providers nationwide and virtual or in-person sessions available, finding culturally competent care is accessible and affordable.
“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can explore your experiences, build resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My clinical approach is to walk alongside clients through the "shenanigans" of life with a relaxed, genuine and straight-forward approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I take pride in being a safe, supportive therapy space where adults can explore their true identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with clients who are trying to make sense of how past trauma still shows up in their lives today—whether through patterns that feel hard to break, struggles in relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, codependency, or addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I aim to empower clients to meet their optimal wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Now accepting new clients. I am a transgender man and queer identified. Before becoming a therapist, I had previous work experience and years of study as a creative professional and educator. I value authenticity, a willingness and openness to learn, grow, heal, and live an empowered and sustainable life. I enjoy working with people from all stages of life from adolescents to older adults. I offer virtual sessions via telehealth for clients throughout the State of Virginia and California.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 7 insurance carriers
“Exploring our past provides us with insight and motivation to change the present, and look forward to the future we choose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe that clients are the expert in their lives and often time what is needed is to know that they have the space to talk about what they are experiencing without feeling judged.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You already have strengths, even if you don't always see them. Let's identify those superpowers and use them to overcome challenges and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be collaborative. I have training to help the process, but each person is the expert on themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience in behavioral health and more than three years in clinical practice. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and identity-related stress through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. As a Black woman therapist, I value holding space that honors the fullness of who you are—including your cultural identity, generational experiences, and lived realities. I bring a steady, compassionate presence and a deep respect for your autonomy and truth.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and real. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem issues, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded and confident in your day-to-day life. My approach is practical and compassionate—I help you understand patterns, build coping skills, and make changes that fit your life. Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and never judged.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I come from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and believe that our thoughts are an integral part of the equation that ends in our actions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I take a supportive, warm, judgment-free approach to mental health care, offering medication management and guidance for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“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
“We all find ourselves stuck sometimes. Sometimes we forget that. When we forget, we focus on the "stuck," and miss a lot of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I work primarily with adults experiencing overwhelming emotions stemming from trauma, chronic stress, major transitions, grief and loss, betrayal, anxiety and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As a Latina therapist, I am dedicated to supporting Latino, BIPOC, and first-generation individuals as they navigate issues related to cultural identity, belonging, intergenerational stress and trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Julia strongly believes that every person has a unique set of strengths and circumstances that have made them who they are today and that will help them become the person they would like to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. I believe that mental health treatment works best when it is a partnership—I take time to listen, understand your unique story, and develop a plan that fits your needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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“I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families affected by chronic and terminal illness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take a warm, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to therapy, working collaboratively to create a safe and affirming space for each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Are you seeking to make life changes and fulfill a positive beginning? My mission is to empower and guide individuals through life transitions. My dedication to counseling is creating a supportive therapeutic environment for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in addition to establishing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. My commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of individuals reflects the compassion that I have for mental health and the emotional well-being of others. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have a background in treating depression, anxiety, complex trauma and substance abuse. I focus on supporting individuals when life’s challenges begin to interfere with their daily lives.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Active listening, unconditional positive regard, congruence and meeting each client exactly where they are is necessary for helping with progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Clients consistently feel that they have been heard and validated by me, even when I then may challenge them to consider an alternative perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in maternal mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, and guiding families through life's transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am queer and gender non conforming and my hair changes constantly to reflect that horrible stereotype that nonbinary people have blue hair but whatever :--)”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Delinda has a strong inclination toward Resiliency Psychology & resiliency skills development when addressing adversity, trauma, and the effects of tragedy in one's life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I use EMDR, parts work, somatic-focused therapy, and creative expression techniques to support the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring over 11 years of clinical experience and a warm, inclusive, solution-focused approach to every patient I see.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you where you are, honor your right to self-determination, and empower you to uncover underlying concerns...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
“Having worked across public schools and community settings, I deeply understand the intense academic and cultural pressures that can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a fractured sense of self during these pivotal years.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders with a compassionate, client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Using a trauma-informed, multicultural approach, I meet clients where they are to help identify goals and make progress using evidence-based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I'm a compassionate, skilled, and open-minded therapist dedicated to empowering my clients to identify their goals...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Newport News, VA
Number of therapists serving Newport News, VA
868+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 86%Cigna
- 47%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 40%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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