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LGBT therapists in Reston, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Reston, VA

Reston's LGBTQIA community deserves compassionate, evidence-based care. Headway's network includes providers trained in supportive therapy approaches who understand identity journeys and relationship dynamics. Sessions start as soon as the next day, with most clients saving 75% through insurance coverage.

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
Kali Quigley

Kali Quigley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" you, but about creating space to understand your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward healing in a way that feels authentic to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Terea Adams

Terea Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Elizabeth Moonan

Elizabeth Moonan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Cummings

Danielle Cummings

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have over 8 1/2 years of experience helping adults, children, and families learn how to heal and grow from dysfunction, trauma, addiction, and mental health issues of all kinds. I have worked with people from ages 3-80 years old so I have a multitude of experiences with all kinds of mental health issues including (trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and more). I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in community mental health and online.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Rafal

Anne Rafal

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Having over 30 years of experience and a doctorate in social work, I've enjoyed helping clients work through life's hardest passages- grief, identity, relationships, and carrying heavy burdens. I work with adults and seniors, individuals and couple, and bring a warm, direct, solution-oriented style that clients describe as grounding and refreshingly practical. We develop a rhythm quickly and I invest in understanding both where you have been and where you want to go. Homework often helps progress develop quickly.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary Feamster

Mary Feamster

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


Hi, I'm Mary. I work with individuals 16+ struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field, with specialized training in trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorder treatment.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Wright Doss

Wright Doss

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Melissa Crespo

Melissa Crespo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe, welcoming and affirming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Patrick Bobst

Patrick Bobst

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Patrick believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a genuine and trusting rapport with his clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Damon Murphy

Dr. Damon Murphy

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Wayne Marrs

Wayne Marrs

Therapist

Virtual • Manassas, VA


Challenges shouldn’t just be endured—they should be the catalyst for your breakthrough. My goal is to help you transform life's toughest hurdles into a foundation for lasting resilience and self-discovery, giving you the tools to reclaim your strength and lead a more intentional life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cherie Taylor

Cherie Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roanoke, VA


“I provide a supportive and inclusive environment where healing, growth, and transformation are possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gissella Mana

Gissella Mana

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and medical conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
David Pfeffer

David Pfeffer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Samantha Brown

Dr. Samantha Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is direct, transparent, and action-oriented. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship, building skills and processing wounds that allow you to feel your best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andrea Clarke Uter

Andrea Clarke Uter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Walden University, I am deeply passionate about delivering patient-centered care and committed to advocating for individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. With over eight years of experience working with patients, families, and communities affected by mental illness, I have developed a profound understanding of the importance of compassionate and individualized care.

My professional journey began as a registered nurse, where I came to realize that mental illness is no respecter of person, age, color, or social status. This experience reinforced my belief that every individual facing mental health challenges deserves a patient-centered, personalized, and holistic approach to their care.

As a PMHNP, my goal is to serve as a source of strength and support through active listening, empathy, and compassion. I strive to provide an evidence-based approach tailored to each patient’s specific needs, ensuring that every individual feels heard, valued, and empowered on their path to wellness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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 6 insurance carriers
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 12 insurance carriers
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 12 insurance carriers
Candace Ford

Candace Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in providing culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michael Gifford

Michael Gifford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have had the privilege of supporting people through some of life's most difficult and meaningful moments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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
Quinn Cao

Quinn Cao

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced sexual harm, coercive control, intimate partner abuse, childhood abuse, and other forms of interpersonal and relational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 13 insurance carriers
Bryan McHenry

Bryan McHenry

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort. For the first session, you can expect discussions about goals and what do you want most from the counseling process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Rutledge

Lauren Rutledge

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm not a regular therapist—I'm a cool therapist. You'll likely find me using humor in sessions because it's one of my favorite coping skills (when it's appropriate). I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Helping others has always been my passion, and I love supporting clients as they create meaningful changes in their lives. I also value learning and believe that knowledge can be a powerful tool for growth, so don't be surprised if I recommend a book or two during our time together.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, substance use concerns, burnout, and adjustment disorders or other life transitions. I also love supporting new moms as they navigate the perinatal period and the unique challenges that can come with it.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Revercomb

Angela Revercomb

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Angie is a licensed professional counselor in Richmond Virginia. She has 20 years experience working in the mental health field. Angie’s clinical experience has included working in acute care, inpatient settings, community settings, and as an outpatient therapist in solo practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Anita Durnen

Anita Durnen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Herndon, VA


“I take my time to truly listen and comprehend the issues and concerns of my clients before providing any recommendations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christina Rawls-Dolin

Christina Rawls-Dolin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood while also being challenged to think differently, gain new perspectives, and make lasting changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vincent Feitosa

Vincent Feitosa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“In our sessions, you can expect a warm and non-judgmental space where we explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deitre Smith

Deitre Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have experience working with individuals struggling with chronic pain, using CBT to address cognitive factors contributing to pain perception.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I enjoy helping people gain skills that restore their sense of self, confidence, and willingness to actively navigate the dynamics of their life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Reston, VA

Number of therapists serving Reston, VA
There are over 928 therapists in Reston, VA accepting new patients.
928+
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
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Cigna
  • 45%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Japanese
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
  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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