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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MD
Find affirming mental health support in Columbia, Maryland with 594 licensed providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare, offering virtual and in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your wellbeing.
“I utilize an integrative approach that focuses on the mind, body and soul to teach each individual how to develop a stronger and improved relationship with themself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping adults navigate life's most challenging moments, guiding you from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am privileged to create a non-judgmental safe space for clients to experience the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Through our work together, I aim to help you reclaim your narrative, build healthier relationships, and foster a greater sense of belonging and purpose in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is behavioral/goal oriented and designed to help the client solve the current issue that is stopping him/her from achieving what they want, in just 12 sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I love to provide a safe empathic place during therapy. I love helping clients gain insight and skills to improve their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and have experience with children, incarcerated individuals, and adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I seek to create a relationship with my clients in which you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions to discover new opportunities for growth and change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a compassionate but direct approach - balancing emotional support with practical tools, accountability, and deeper self awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed therapist who works primarily with adults who have spent much of their lives being responsible, capable, and emotionally available to others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Welcome! I'm Kerriann and I became a therapist because I love helping others to become the best version of themselves possible. My clients choose me because I'm warm, gentle, and help them to live authentic and fulfilling lives. I'm a licensed therapist (LCSW-C), a board-approved supervisor, and received my MSW from the University of Maryland SSW. I have extensive training in my areas of specialty, which are grief and loss, parenting, and anxiety.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe we all have the answers to our problems inside. I like the analogy that the client is in the driver seat and I'm in the passenger.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a doctoral candidate and have more than 9 years of training and experience in marriage and family therapy & substance use counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I use integrated approach (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-focused, Existential), which enables me to customize treatment for each client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I prioritize a holistic framework, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Board certified clinical social worker with nearly 40 years of experience in helping people navigate the therapy process. Seeking help takes courage, but the benefit of getting therapy is immense and can be life changing and life affirming. Most of my career I have helped people suffering from chronic medical illnesses and the anxiety, depression, and medical trauma (PTSD), they can face. I am comfortable with all medical diagnoses, but specialize with helping patients who struggle with, POTS, EDS, CRPS, Chronic Pain, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, and autism spectrum disorder. I also have treated ADHD, ODD, and sexual and physical trauma.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to leave sessions with greater self-awareness, practical coping tools, and a clearer understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have experience in emergency or acute psychiatry, Child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction and many more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My priority is delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that's tailored to each person I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My path to becoming a therapist was born out of my own personal struggles, which gives me a deep respect for the courage it takes to seek help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I believe that therapy is a powerful tool that can be used for growth. However, finding your ideal therapist may be a challenge. My goal is to provide warmth, comfort, and understanding as we work collaboratively through your therapeutic experience. While being licensed in MD, VA, and DC, I am here to help you on your mental health journey.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore challenges that are present in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is deeply trauma-informed and collaborative, blending advanced evidence-based modalities with an unwavering commitment to trauma-informed person-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about working with couples and individuals to improve communication, as I believe poor communication is often the root of many of our problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
“I am not the therapist to sugar coat situations, but I do help clients recognized when they are being too harsh on themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“She provides compassionate care for both physical and mental health needs, helping patients find practical solutions and regain balance in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Our first session will involve us getting to know one another! I want you to feel comfortable with whom you are sharing your journey with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered in ways that honor their unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to counseling that focuses on identifying each family's unique strengths and challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, helping clients understand how past experiences, identity, and environment shape their current thoughts, emotions, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a person-centered and strength-based approach to therapy. I meet all my clients where they are and don't force them to be where I think they should be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe space where I work collaboratively with clients to help them discover and leverage their strengths so that they can reach their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I generally utilize a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) to treatment, but I will also utilize, an integrative model, solution focused model or incorporate christian based principles if requested.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I show up as a real person in the room: warm, honest, and down-to-earth. I'll challenge you when needed, but always with compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I don't see you as a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. I see a whole person — with a unique story, real strengths, and an incredible capacity to heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Great to meet you!
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is integral to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’m honored to share that I have been helping people for nearly 25 years... and counting! I look forward to working with you and uncovering the solutions needed to help you live the life you desire and deserve!
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I believe in helping clients make meaningful progress, not just insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My clients are often navigating high stress, burnout, trauma, or life transitions—and they're ready for real support that actually works.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I will provide a continuously safe environment for you to be seen and heard without judgement so you can learn more about yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want to help you to be the best version of yourself. My goal is for you to leave our meetings feeling better than when you arrived; clearer, calmer, and more empowered to achieve YOUR goals!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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