Book LGBT-friendly therapy, covered by insurance
LGBT therapists in Richmond, VA
Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Richmond, VA
Richmond's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support from providers who truly understand. Headway offers sessions with warm, affirming therapists across the city, with many patients saving up to 75% on care through insurance coverage and free initial consultations available.
I work mainly with college-aged individuals, and specialize in working with individuals from adolescence to early adulthood who struggle with feeling that they are too much or not enough, who have been affected by trauma, and around issues relating to identity, attachment, grief, dysregulated emotions, self-esteem, and relational conflicts.
I'm April — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked alongside people in some of the hardest chapters of their lives: crisis moments in emergency settings, school hallways with overwhelmed teenagers, and outpatient rooms where families were trying to figure out how to be in the same room again. That range of experience has shaped how I work. I know that anxiety looks different in a 15-year-old than it does in a 40-year-old. I know that couples who love each other can still feel like strangers. And I know that healing isn't linear — it takes time, trust, and the right support.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and marital concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. For clients who want it, I also offer faith-integrated counseling that weaves Christian beliefs and values into the therapeutic process — thoughtfully, ethically, and at your pace.
There is something different about talking to someone who actually understands your world. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with identity and how they see themselves, and I offer sessions in both English and Haitian Creole. I bring particular care to clients from Haitian and Caribbean backgrounds and to women navigating the emotional weight of motherhood, loss, and everything in between. With more than 15 years of experience, I have seen what becomes possible when people feel genuinely seen and free to show up exactly as they are.
I’m Ine Saka, PMHNP-BC, FNP, and founder of Empathy Wellness Center, currently serving Maryland and Virginia. As a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, integrating traditional psychiatry with wellness-focused approaches to support mind, body, and spirit.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years of experience, I provide culturally sensitive care to those navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Frequently asked questions
Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you
Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Richmond, VA
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Richmond starts with care that affirms your identity and matches your needs. Look for therapists who name experience with LGBTQIA+ people, gender-diverse clients, affirmative therapy, WPATH training, or related care in their profiles. You may also want support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, identity exploration, or family conflict. A therapist’s listed specialties, training, and approach can help you decide whether their experience fits what you want from care.
Richmond has a range of therapists, but LGBTQIA+-affirming care may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual appointments can expand your options if you want to consider therapists beyond nearby offices or need more flexible availability. As you compare therapists, look at whether they are accepting new clients, offer free phone consultations, and list experience with LGBTQIA+ populations. Reading bios can also show how a therapist describes their style, communication, and work with clients who share parts of your identity or lived experience.
Therapy in Richmond can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and use your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage for your specific plan and location. This makes it easier to compare fit, cost, and availability in one place.
Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.