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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Virginia
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“She believes that patients are the experts on their own experiences and values attentive listening, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 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
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
“I provide an open and collaborative approach to the therapeutic process centered in respect, honesty, and accountability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“You are in therapy because you want something to change. You want to think something different, feel something different, DO something different.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that everyone who has been through trauma can become empowered to take charge of their lives and stories on their pathway to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a holistic, open-minded approach to therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and a range of mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment to build a therapeutic relationship and foster healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Trina Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the human services field. She received a BS in Psychology and Master in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Trina is the owner and founder of Notoriety Counseling Services. She specializes in trauma therapy, depression, grief, anxiety, stress-management, self-esteem building, women issues, military and families, collegiate/ pro-athletes, corrections, whole health, and gay/lesbian issues.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I take the time to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with my clients, creating a safe space for open communication and collaboration in their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 utilize a warm, affirming, and calm approach. I am also a strong believer in healing not being linear and walking alongside my clients in their therapeutic journey at their own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide care through a holistic lens, supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in every treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every client feels seen and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I don't believe therapy is about giving advice or having all the answers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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
“My overall passion is reducing the stigma against mental health and for everyone to have equal access to mental health resources.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I genuinely care about meeting each person where they are, and I take pride in tailoring my support to fit a client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
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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 12 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
Over eleven years I have worked with a wide range of clients, which means very little of what you bring will be unfamiliar to me. Maybe you are managing anxiety that puts you in fight or flight, a low mood that will not lift, the demands of ADHD, or a health condition that has quietly reshaped your life. Whatever brings you here, I start from what is already working
in your life rather than from what is broken. You do not need the right words or a clear diagnosis to begin. If that sounds like the support you are looking for, I would be glad to hear from you.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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
“I utilize several treatment modalities to help achieve your goals. My primary approaches included Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe every patient deserves a personalized approach—there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in helping you reconnect with your strengths and develop practical skills to feel more capable and in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With this combination of clinical experience, education, & her specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Genise offers a personal approach to Medication Management & Counseling needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring warmth and groundedness, and I hold space with care, directness, and humor when it's needed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will be your biggest cheerleader! I am human and flawed just like anyone and will provide a judgement free environment, always.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“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
“As an immigrant and as a human being, I understand that adapting to a new environment can bring both emotional and practical challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, and build the skills needed to overcome challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My role is to help you identify your strengths — especially in moments that feel difficult or chaotic — and use them deliberately and sustainably.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I take a solution-focused approach, always aiming to help you move forward with care that's thoughtful, practical, and tailored to what you need most.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and healing space for individuals seeking meaningful connection, growth, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help others achieve their goals and hopefully see themselves in a better light than ever before.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Virginia
Number of therapists serving Virginia
830+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Cigna
- 49%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 19%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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