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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg's LGBTQIA+ individuals can access affirming talk therapy and medication management through Headway's extensive provider network of 593 licensed professionals. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations to help you find the right therapeutic fit for your needs.

Ileana Angeles

Ileana Angeles

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My job as a therapist is to support your healing and renewal when you have been stunned, wounded, or overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharan Chahal

Sharan Chahal

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Welcome. I am glad you are here taking the first step in helping yourself. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 13 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families who are ready for change, need support during difficult times, or looking for someone to talk with for peace of mind.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beverly Rouse

Beverly Rouse

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Tyffany Kidd

Tyffany Kidd

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Natalie Gobrial

Natalie Gobrial

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I work with clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships that help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Minadia Ellis

Minadia Ellis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Kerriann Murray

Kerriann Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


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
Jamila Hymon

Jamila Hymon

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I view the therapeutic process as collaborative and a team effort. I walk alongside my client providing them with the tools and insights needed to reach their desired goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dina Josif

Dina Josif

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“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
Ebony Peterson

Ebony Peterson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Belinda Fosuhene

Belinda Fosuhene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Sae Chichibu-Denny

Sae Chichibu-Denny

Therapist

Virtual • Rockville, MD


“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
Myriah Davis

Myriah Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Gigi Woldeamanuel

Gigi Woldeamanuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Tikvah Womack

Tikvah Womack

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Dr. Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit

Dr. Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“My style is warm, collaborative, and active. I offer support and structure, and use effective, practical, and research-based methods.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tiffany James

Tiffany James

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Takoma Park, MD


“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
Sarah Hepbron

Sarah Hepbron

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Ashley Marinelli

Ashley Marinelli

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Bruce McClary

Bruce McClary

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


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
Justin Grotheer

Justin Grotheer

Therapist

Virtual • Bethesda, MD


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individual adults. I support clients navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, identity, and life transitions. My work is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in the belief that therapy can help you better understand yourself, strengthen self-trust, and the clinical belief that any person can change course in life at any time.

I draw from approaches such as EFT, IFS, ACT, and integrative experiential techniques, tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore emotions, patterns, and strategies that help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself and the relationships that matter most.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilly Lupinetti

Lilly Lupinetti

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


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
Jackie Biscoe

Jackie Biscoe

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I bring lived experience and deep empathy to my work. I understand what it's like to feel "different" in a world that often pushes people to conform to narrow ideals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Erica Johnson

Erica Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Kassandra Kerns

Kassandra Kerns

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Tracey Pauls

Tracey Pauls

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I also have experience partnering with members of the LGBTQ community in their journey to becoming self affirmed and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Fals

Christina Fals

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in addressing not only the presenting issues but also recognizing and building upon your inherent strengths to foster self-awareness and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cierra Simpson

Cierra Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to create and establish a healthy and caring relationship with you while identifying your strengths and informal supports to create a better quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Dr. Adrienne Ellis

Dr. Adrienne Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Taylore Mountain

Taylore Mountain

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Dr. Miranda Mbutambe

Dr. Miranda Mbutambe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Berwyn Heights, MD


“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
Bryonna Davis

Bryonna Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Carla Lester

Carla Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Ricky Jackson

Ricky Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“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
Bridgitte Branagan

Bridgitte Branagan

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I've spent 25 years helping adults break the cycle of overwhelm. With evidence-based tools and deep emotional support, you'll finally feel calm, clear, and back in control.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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