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LGBT therapists in Baltimore, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental healthcare from providers who understand and celebrate who you are. Headway offers flexible therapy options with 554 compassionate providers ready to support your mental health journey through talk therapy and medication management services.

Tayler Rowe

Tayler Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I really enjoy helping you advocate for yourself in creating strong boundaries and growing your self-esteem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carolyn Lensch

Carolyn Lensch

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello, I'm Carolyn, and I'm here to help! I am here to assist with depression, anxiety, and sleep-related issues, offering a personalized and non-judgmental approach to support your personal growth and overall well-being.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lorice Parker

Lorice Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), LICSW who mainly specializes in, adult individual, couples, and family counseling. I am currenlty licensed in MD, DC, DE, and FL. I have 20 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, families, and couples. I also have over 28 years of experience working in various social work settings. I am a certified life coach, a licensed minister as well as an author. I believe that every person has the right and ability to live a purposeful and fulfilled life. My goal is to empower, affirm and build individuals to reach their maximum potential. I will never impose religious beleifs on my clients and will always value and support their individual perspectives. I enjoy facilitating workshops on various life issues, divorce, grief and loss and empowerment. I have facilitated several trainings for other professionals and I have conduct training around Grief and Loss, Trauma Informed Care, and Understanding Child Development.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hunter Garrett

Hunter Garrett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I’m Hunter Garrett, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to partnering with children, teens, and adults as they navigate life’s hardest seasons. I have spent my career in a diverse variety of clinical settings and environments, working with patients from all backgrounds. I completed my advanced training at Vanderbilt University, where I focused on compassionate and holistic, evidence-based mental health care. Those experiences shaped my belief that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and treated with genuine respect.

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

Sharon Millsaps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockville, MD


“I believe therapy should be collaborative. I aim to create a safe space where you can feel free to be your most authentic self without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tamela Harrison

Tamela Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Germantown, MD


“My work is practical and collaborative, and I tailor treatment to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Burke

Christina Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy should feel supportive, approachable, and empowering, and that everyone deserves access to quality care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill DePhillip

Jill DePhillip

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Annapolis, MD


“You can expect a humanistic and grounded approach in our sessions. You can equally expect warmth and compassion as much as candid suggestions for sustainable change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Molly Aitken

Molly Aitken

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Frederick, MD


“Many clients come to Molly Aitken after seeing other psychiatric providers and still feeling unheard, dismissed, or frustrated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christina Fox

Christina Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hey! I'm Christina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis. I am thoroughly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), two off-shoots of CBT that incorporate acceptance and mindfulness. I currently serve as the chapter president for Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, and I am a contributing author to an upcoming manual on a developing integrative therapy, Contextually-focused DBT. Basically, I'm a therapy nerd. I love and believe in my practice, and am always on the hunt to learn more and be the best therapist I can be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Phillip Barton

Phillip Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is to be your companion in determining the healthiest path and in dealing with past trauma, abuse, or painful memories.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Pantoulis

Lauren Pantoulis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I excel at and prioritize building a warm and accepting rapport with my clients. I also strongly believe in psychoeducation so that my clients can also be well-informed and empowered in their own treatment both in session and the outside world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wright Doss

Wright Doss

Therapist

Virtual • Silver Spring, MD


“Clients consistently feel that they have been heard and validated by me, even when I then may challenge them to consider an alternative perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Button

Carolyn Button

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Easton, MD


I have been supporting the emotional and mental health of adolescents and young adults for a decade as a social worker. I specialize in family intervention and working with separated and divorced parents. I love working with parents who want to improve their relationships with their children and also work well with teens and young adults on enhancing self-esteem and finding balance in life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Paige

Shannon Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I value direct communication and living an authentic life. Being or becoming comfortable to express one's truth is one of the main goals when working with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Iesha Rosenboro

Iesha Rosenboro

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MD


“I am an African American woman dedicated to empowering women and families from all walks of life who have experienced trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Kalil

Christine Kalil

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I am a clinical social worker who has been working as a therapist for 15 years. I most enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety/depression, or ADHD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
John Fruits

John Fruits

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


I am excited to help guide you along your journey. I enjoy observing the transformation that occurs in my clients lives over time. Perhaps your seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions or simply a feeling of peace and contentment. Changes can occur through therapy. Lets collaborate and discuss your goals that support the life your are seeking to change or improve.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simone Collins

Simone Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a person-centered approach to therapy; I focus on meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment goals to meet the needs of each individual client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Allen

Dr. Elizabeth Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan McKernan

Megan McKernan

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
NaQuita Gross

NaQuita Gross

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


As a therapist, I understand that life can just be hard sometimes. I want you to know that the things you have experienced do not define you. I want to help you define who you are and empower you to continue evolving.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Wasson

William Wasson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm a therapist who believes therapy should feel like a real conversation, not like you're being analyzed under a microscope while sitting on a weird couch.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meaghan Barry

Meaghan Barry

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I balance structured skill-building with deeper insight work so that we're not only reducing symptoms, but also addressing the underlying patterns that maintain them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Scharf

Rachel Scharf

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable doing the hard work that therapy requires...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brooke Cornett

Brooke Cornett

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My overall approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based practices with holistic energy strategies to address the comprehensive needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Christman

Tamara Christman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi! I'm Tammy Christman, LPC and I look forward to meeting with you while supporting your journey toward better mental health and healing.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trina Davis

Trina Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


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 3 insurance carriers
Tashekia Williamson

Tashekia Williamson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Waldorf, MD


“I take a collaborative approach to ensure that clients are utilizing all available resources for the betterment of their mental, emotional and physical health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Holly Ireland

Holly Ireland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salisbury, MD


“Being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and several other adverse childhood experiences, I have been on the receiving end of therapeutic interventions, including EMDR.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karlye Webster

Karlye Webster

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I use evidence-based practices and a systems perspective, meaning I consider both your inner experiences and the external influences shaping your mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Earlene Kimberly Dunbar

Earlene Kimberly Dunbar

Therapist

Virtual • College Park, MD


“Her compassionate, client-centered approach ensures that those she serves feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Coop

Caitlin Coop

Therapist

Virtual • Annapolis, MD


“My goal is to support self-exploration by finding the best solution through boundary setting, identifying values/needs, and encouraging motivation and resiliency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melanie Sipes

Melanie Sipes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I will work with you and encourage you to learn skills that increase your independence, self-esteem, and your autonomy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Helen Rathbun

Dr. Helen Rathbun

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe it's crucial to have a trusting therapeutic relationship where you are genuinely seen and valued, allowing space for all your identities to be acknowledged and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Szumel

Natalie Szumel

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


I’m a licensed therapist and founder of Sitting Together Therapy (sitting-together.com), and I help adults build a more compassionate, connected, and honest relationship with themselves. I view difficult patterns as adaptive, not defective. I work with thoughtful people navigating anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, emotionally blocked, avoidance, and life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nelson Richardson

Nelson Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Mr. Richardson skillfully uses compassion, motivational interviewing, and empathy. His approach to treatment is client-centered...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Garrett Marple

Garrett Marple

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I focus heavily on identifying root cause, so I excel at getting to the center of what is actually causing my clients issues so that they can make lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexander Abramowicz

Dr. Alexander Abramowicz

Psychologist

Virtual • Frederick, MD


“I strive to provide an affirming, warm, and positive space for individuals to learn more about who you are as a person.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Julie Ceigler

Julie Ceigler

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


When was the last time you felt truly heard? Life can feel as though you're stuck in a maze without a map or sense of purpose. You may feel broken, alone, or depressed, but you're not. I've successfully helped clients work through challenges, learn effective coping skills, and view life in a realistic, positive way. I've helped clients with chronic illness maximize their quality of life. We'll set up a plan that meets your current needs, then empower you to reach your goals, together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Baltimore

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Baltimore starts with identifying what you want to work on. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, or something else entirely, look for a licensed provider — such as an LCSW-C, LCPC, psychologist, or psychiatrist — who has specific experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. A provider's bio can tell you a lot about their approach, background, and the populations they work with, so take time to read through profiles before reaching out.

Baltimore has a strong network of LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health providers practicing across the city and in nearby areas like Towson, Catonsville, and Columbia. Many offer both in-person and virtual sessions, giving you flexibility to choose what works for your schedule. If you're unsure whether a provider is the right match, a free phone consultation can help you get a sense of their style before committing to a full session.

Therapy in Baltimore can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an LGBTQIA+-affirming provider who fits both your needs and your budget.

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