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LGBT therapists in Suffolk, VA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Suffolk, VA
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Suffolk, Virginia with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences and identities. Our network of 829 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within days. Through insurance, most clients save 75% on sessions.
“I specialize in helping you understand why these patterns exist and how to genuinely transform them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Together we can develop a restorative approach through the use of one-on-one interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods to assist in moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am constantly oriented towards supporting you in feeling seen, understood, and accepted (even in the challenging moments).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about empowering clients to prioritize self-compassion, and offer a multidimensional therapeutic approach that prioritizes decolonization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 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 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You can expect to be listen to and challenged in sessions with me. I create a safe and friendly environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative, designed to encourage and facilitate positive growth based on individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have a passion for providing education, grounding, and direction for women in transitional stages of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope for you is that you will achieve your goals, feel empowered and become more self-actualized through this journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm a seasoned EMDR therapist with specialized expertise in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders for adults and late teens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 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
“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'm comfortable sitting with complexity, strong emotions, uncertainty, and the parts of people's stories that don't fit neatly into a diagnosis or treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 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
“My approach is individualized and evidence-based, integrating therapeutic techniques that help you build resilience, strengthen coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with kids who struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, and life transitions, as well as women navigating parenting stress, burnout, and identity shifts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I blend trauma informed, brain-based, and holistic approaches including art, movement, somatic awareness, with ACT and DBT skills to help clients build resilience and reconnect with their most authentic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My frameworks for therapy are strengths based and solution focused, with an emphasis on improving confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem for all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I enjoy helping people make deep, lasting changes that lead to feeling more resilient, happier, and better about themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in evidenced based practices like CBT, while also being deeply person centered, and trauma focused.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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
“I work collaboratively with my clients to create this space and foster growth through warmth, humor, vulnerability, authenticity, and the relationship we build together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I hope to help you transform those painful, self-limiting beliefs and old patterns into realistic and affirming ones. The process I most often use incorporates bilateral stimulation of the brain. This is a simple technique that often has profound results. It has been shown to move clients very quickly towards the core healing, which is central to lasting results. One of the key benefits of this therapy is the ability to approach new situations /people with creativity, clarity, and new problem-solving techniques. This often occurs spontaneously as part of the process.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Working with me means that I will advocate for you and work WITH you to empower you to live a happier and healthier life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I am committed to making clients feel safe and heard while focusing on progress. I have extensive experience with black and brown women, trauma, family challenges and LGBTQ+ communities
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 9 insurance carriers
“I bring 19 years of clinical experience, deep training in IFS and the Enneagram, and a style that is direct, warm, and empowering.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
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 work from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens. This means that I value and prioritize taking your perspective and lead as you share what is most important to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is open and empowering, using evidence-based practices to support healing for both the mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I draw from trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, which means I meet you exactly where you are — honoring your background, identity, and lived experience as central to your healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“The goal isn't just symptom relief, but renewed confidence, emotional security, and the ability to move forward with clarity, intention, and a deeper connection to who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that my job as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe in a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach where clients are active partners in their care and treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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
“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 4 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
“Narrative therapy is a postmodern approach to psychotherapy that is rooted in the notion of social construction...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate presence to my work, and I believe deeply in meeting every client exactly where they are—without judgment, assumptions, or pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Suffolk, VA
Number of therapists serving Suffolk, VA
829+
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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