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LGBT therapists in Virginia

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Virginia

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Virginia is seamless through Headway's network of 890 licensed providers. Flexible virtual and in-person sessions support your unique mental health journey, with many providers available soon and free intake consultations to ensure the right fit for your care.

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
Dr. Kathleen Walsh

Dr. Kathleen Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“When clients come to me, I first work on developing the therapeutic relationship... When mutual trust and respect is established, we get to work!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Natalie Jones

Natalie Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy should feel collaborative rather than clinical. I bring patience and steady support to each session...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Shaqueal Stevens

Dr. Shaqueal Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that no matter where we are in life regarding our past trauma or challenges, we can always work towards being our best selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Engoh Bellamy

Engoh Bellamy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Dr. Ashley Nash

Dr. Ashley Nash

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a survivor turned mental health provider, I align with the mantra to "be the person that I needed when I was younger."”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Traci Terry

Traci Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in the inherent worth of every individual and that there is no "wrong" way to have a body.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Dr. Wilhem Rivera Vega

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Virginia


Dr. Rivera employs an integrative style that focuses on the individual's sleep, diet, physical and mental fitness. He enjoys working in particular with weight loss, men's wellness, de-prescription from psychotropic medications, and detox from long-term substance use: tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Furthermore, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of attention, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nina Alpert

Dr. Nina Alpert

Psychologist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“I help individuals and couples gain insight into the unconscious patterns that shape their emotional life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Kulicke

Heidi Kulicke

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach with clients is warm and welcoming, creating a safe space for authenticity and vulnerability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Matthew Gonzalez

Dr. Matthew Gonzalez

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Above all, I provide a compassionate, understanding, and supportive environment in which to work together to navigate life's challenges and to live your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gretchen Sutphin

Gretchen Sutphin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My personal experience with undiagnosed ADHD well into adulthood has fueled my passion for this work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Gardner

Monique Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Dr. Janita Daggy

Dr. Janita Daggy

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 6 insurance carriers
Jason Deramo

Jason Deramo

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I believe in the inherent wisdom and strength within all human beings and I utilize a number of approaches to reveal that wisdom and strength within my clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lorraine Schlichte

Lorraine Schlichte

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there!

My name is Lorraine and I have over 20 years experience providing mental health services. I began my career in the school setting and have recently spread my wings into private practice. My approach is warm, compassionate, practical, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you can be your authentic self, not a place where you have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. Together, we can explore what is happening beneath the surface, identify patterns that may be getting in your way, and develop strategies that actually fit your life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
April Simms

April Simms

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“I blend evidence‐based approaches to tailor our work together, always honoring your pace, your goals, and your lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tomasina Beckford

Tomasina Beckford

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She prides herself on providing a warm and compassionate setting where clients can feel comfortable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Poindexter

Karen Poindexter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am committed to walking alongside you, utilizing tailored, evidence-based approaches to help you rediscover your strength and restore balance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Nikis Ellis

Nikis Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My job is to listen, be empathetic, non-judgmental, and provide clients with the best care possible.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maryam Azari Imhoff

Maryam Azari Imhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend warmth, authenticity, and evidence-based care to create a space where clients feel truly seen and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Max-Andre Isidore

Max-Andre Isidore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and CBT because I believe in empowering my clients rather than pathologizing them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Shannon Raday

Shannon Raday

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have an easy-going, laid back approach and understand that counseling can be intimidating, at first.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tamika Braveheart

Tamika Braveheart

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in rural Virginia, as well as, a decade abroad managing health programs, my experience includes acute crisis management, addiction medicine, community health, and maternal and child health. Medication management, therapy, and holistic care for depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, traumatic experiences, and bipolar disorders are my main areas of focus. Particular interest and expertise in working with children and families in foster care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Hodges

Mary Hodges

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past experiences, or your relationship with food, you’re not alone—I am here to help when you are ready to connect.

I’m a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, and eating-related patterns such as emotional eating, restriction, or feeling out of control around food.

I also bring personal insight to this work, which allows me to approach care with deeper understanding and compassion while maintaining a thoughtful, clinical approach to treatment.

I work with individuals who are dealing with ongoing anxiety, stress, or challenges with mood or eating patterns that are starting to impact their daily life.

My goal is to provide individualized psychiatric care where you feel supported and understood and have a clear, and we create a realistic plan to move forward.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Fidela Hinojosa

Fidela Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Ms. Fidela provides the encouragement, support, and guidance needed to help clients learn to embrace their uniqueness, overcome social/emotional engagement barriers...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nma Nabie

Nma Nabie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Your mental health journey matters to me, and I'm here to truly listen, not just to what you're saying, but to what you need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Reylius Thompson

Reylius Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I utilize open discussion, screenings and assessments in my session then goal setting and treatment planning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or family boundaries? I support adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and relationship challenges. I especially support daughters of narcissistic mothers and people navigating estrangement or no contact. I welcome all races, genders, identities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ADD. As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I offer warmth, empathy, and respect for how identity and life shapes what you carry.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
Dr. Justin Gravely-Strayhorn

Dr. Justin Gravely-Strayhorn

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


A lot of men arrive in therapy through anger, because it is often the only feeling they were ever given permission to have. If that is you, or if the anxiety has been running underneath everything for years, or if something happened to you that you have never said out loud, you are in the right place. I'm Dr. Justin D. Gravely-Strayhorn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master of Social Work from Campbellsville University and my Doctor of Education from Liberty University. I work with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationships, and the particular weight men carry when they have been taught that handling it alone is the same thing as being strong. Culture is part of that conversation, not separate from it. What shaped you, what was expected of you, and what it costs to keep performing being fine all belong in the room. My approach combines evidence-based therapy with compassion, cultural awareness, and a holistic view of wellness. I believe growth happens when we feel seen, supported, and empowered to rewrite our stories.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Julian Oley

Julian Oley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfax, VA


Hello! I know people have many different perspectives on therapy, and I’m glad you’re exploring your options. After doing this for many years now, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how people progress in counseling and therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia, and I specialize working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shehnaz Kamal

Shehnaz Kamal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I expect my clients after each therapy sessions, to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors which can help them focus, move on and make positive changes in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tracey Williams

Tracey Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is warm, open‐minded, and grounded in unconditional positive regard so clients feel supported and empowered throughout the process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Glorya Askew

Glorya Askew

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“Glorya's work has focused on children, adolescents, adults, and families in community agencies and forensic settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Virginia

Number of therapists serving Virginia
There are over 894 therapists in Virginia accepting new patients.
894+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 86%Cigna
  • 48%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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