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LGBT therapists in Winchester, VA


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Winchester, VA
Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Winchester doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of 817 licensed providers includes specialists who create warm, nonjudgmental spaces for exploring identity and mental health. Sessions are flexible, affordable with insurance coverage, and available as soon as the next day.
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.
My name is Charles Layell however I go by Lucky yes there is a story behind that. I am a LPC serving Virginia vie telehealth. Ive been a therapist for 8 years I use several evidence based practices. it is person centered. I use ACT, CBT, talk therapy and motovational interviewing. I deal with trauma issues physical, emotional and sexaual . behavioural issues. anxiety, depression, anger. Grief and sudden disabilites. and relationship issues. I work with couples and individuals the LPGQ+ as well as immigrent communites.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University College, a Master of Science Degree in Marriage & Family Counseling Therapy and a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University.
I specialize in working with couples experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, infidelity, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and relationship distress. I work with couples of all backgrounds and identities and provide an LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive environment.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel supported, but also challenged to grow. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood while also encouraging honest reflection, personal accountability, and meaningful change. My goal is to help couples strengthen their connection, improve communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier ways of relating to one another.
Please note that I offer couples therapy on a self-pay basis only. Insurance companies generally reimburse services that are tied to an individual's mental health diagnosis and do not typically cover relationship or couples counseling. My fee for couples therapy is $150 per session.
Hi, I’m Michelle Gorden, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and reconnect with the best version of themselves.
My clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation difficulties.
In addition to my clinical work, my diverse professional and personal background allows me to connect with clients from many walks of life. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and collaborative — a place where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Winchester, VA



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Cigna
- 50%Curative

- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Mandarin

- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 18%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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