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LGBT therapists in Williamsburg, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Williamsburg, VA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Williamsburg with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access 830 licensed providers through virtual or in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to keep care affordable and accessible.

Casey Reagan

Casey Reagan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Casey uses an integrated approach borrowing from CBT, DBT, IPSRT, and mind-body techniques to address issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maxine Bouldin

Maxine Bouldin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I love working with clients who are struggling to build community in the DC area, survivors of trauma and abuse, and high achieving women who have always taken care of everyone else and are ready to finally focus on themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Sims

Dr. Tonya Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With over twenty years of experience in mental health, I have learned that true healing begins with connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eeremene Piaro

Eeremene Piaro

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to offer a grounded, attuned presence that helps clients feel safe enough to explore their experiences and confident enough to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Levina Kumar

Levina Kumar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“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
Dr. Catherine Ben-Agu

Dr. Catherine Ben-Agu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Woodbridge, VA


“Dr. Catherine desires to collaborate with you in a caring/therapeutic relationship aimed to provide support, assist you in building your strengths as well as meet your healthcare goals of living a healthier and more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Gray

Sean Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that clients are the expert in their lives and often time what is needed is to know that they have the space to talk about what they are experiencing without feeling judged.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Tallman

Angela Tallman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I care deeply about finding and building on your strengths so you can reconnect with your reasons for living, your values, and your sense of possibility.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cynthia Ononobi

Cynthia Ononobi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I believe that strong therapeutic relationships are built on trust, authenticity, and a genuine understanding of each client's unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dwayne Phillips-McNamee

Dwayne Phillips-McNamee

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I work with adult individuals surrounding a variety of issues, including issues related to race and ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Funmilayo Olugbemi

Funmilayo Olugbemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My treatment method consists of a person-centered approach with evidenced-based medication management; and while working as a team, I provide a combination of psychiatric medication, supportive/talk therapy, and encourage lifestyle changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
James Wren

James Wren

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Much of my practice focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ clients and exploring the complex questions that can arise in their lives and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmin Budd

Jazmin Budd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, VA


“I believe in a holistic approach to providing care, focusing on an individual's physical, emotional, and mental well-being of an individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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
Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered. ... My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bradley Justice

Bradley Justice

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm Brad Justice, an independently licensed therapist with over a decade of experience working with adults. My style is direct and practical. I won't just nod and reflect your words back at you. We'll dig into what's actually driving the patterns, figure out what needs to change, and build real tools you can use outside of our sessions.


I specialize in relationship patterns/communication, anxiety and burnout. I also work with grief, caregiver fatigue, and life transitions. I'm an affirming provider for LGBTQIA+ clients and bring both clinical training and genuine investment to that work.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jada Pannell

Jada Pannell

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


With 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I firmly believe in the parity of mental and physical health. Life often leads us into dark tunnels, and my role in therapy is to guide individuals toward the light at the end of those tunnels.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Victoria McCartney

Victoria McCartney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use a strengths based approach meaning I validate your experiences and acknowledge that you did your best with what you had at the time, and assist and encourage while you find new healthy skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Christine Edwards

Dr. Christine Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My counseling style is genuine and humanistic. I believe in treating anyone with respect, compassion, and without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Lewis

Amanda Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide a safe, multicultural, intersectional, and affirming space to process trauma, rebuild a sense of agency, and develop healthy relationships with self and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Sanders

Julia Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Julia strongly believes that every person has a unique set of strengths and circumstances that have made them who they are today and that will help them become the person they would like to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Richard Guill

Richard Guill

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“For nearly 20 years, I've walked alongside adults navigating the heavy weight of trauma, grief, PTSD, substance use, depression, and anger.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Harrison

Jennifer Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you worried that therapy will feel awkward and formal? It doesn’t have to be. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I have learned that people are more complicated than a diagnosis, a history, or a list of things that have gone "wrong." Therapy should be a place where you can be honest, curious, and fully yourself. You shouldn't have to worry about saying the 'right thing', or knowing exactly what you want out of the experience.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Fanta Conde

Dr. Fanta Conde

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect to receive support in finding peace, clarity, and effective coping techniques to achieve a better quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Valeri Pineo

Valeri Pineo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Verona, VA


“I am not your usual therapist. I have purple hair, and I sometimes wear jeans. I'm playful and genuine, very client focused, and I'm always ready to learn.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Branch

Monique Branch

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi. My name is Monique Branch, a licensed therapist that provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and encouraged as you navigate life's challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship concerns, personal growth, or difficult seasons in life, my goal is to help you build healthier connections with yourself and others. I believe in meeting you where you are, offering compassion without judgement, and working together to create a meaningful change. To me, you are more than a client, you're a person whose story matters.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maryanne Garnsey

Maryanne Garnsey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe when people are provided a supportive caring environment along with knowledge and resources; empowerment and authenticity can be revealed to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Omar Yosry

Dr. Omar Yosry

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“I served as Chief Resident during my residency in New York City. My area of expertise is psychopharmacology.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Ryan Mattocks

Ryan Mattocks

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My style is conversational, practical, and straightforward. You don't have to come to counseling knowing exactly what to say or having everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Jackson

Melissa Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being honest without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shanika Torres

Shanika Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I've learned that the best therapy happens when you feel safe to show up as your full, authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“It will always be my goal to ensure clients have concrete tools and techniques sufficient enough to one day say, "I no longer need to see you, Hutch."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Whitehurst

Megan Whitehurst

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I bring clinical knowledge and experience to our work while prioritizing focus on your values, identities, strengths, and lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Williamsburg, VA

Number of therapists serving Williamsburg, VA
There are over 829 therapists in Williamsburg, VA accepting new patients.
829+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 88%Cigna
  • 49%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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