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LGBT therapists in Silver Spring, MD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Silver Spring, MD

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Silver Spring with 559 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Dorlin Bukirwa

Dorlin Bukirwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


I specialize in medication management in treating mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. In the past, I worked as an RN in a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit. Recently, I have working in an outpatient private practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ramonia Morant

Ramonia Morant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Hyattsville, MD


“I'm a therapist who believes in progress, not perfection. With over 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Beltsville, MD


“I am dedicated to listening and meeting you exactly where you are, working collaboratively to uncover solutions that truly empower you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan Kalbaugh

Megan Kalbaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • Takoma Park, MD


  • Hi there! Just FYI, couple & family sessions are out of network & outside of Headway. Please do not schedule a consult on Headway, and instead contact me via the links below. ($200/session).
  • I am originally from Columbus, Ohio, and have moved around a few times to land on the border between DC and MD! I have been practicing since 2016, and have a variety of experience from in-home therapy, private practice, outpatient, and virtual settings. As a therapist on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, I love to celebrate living the best life possible with the deck of cards we have been given.
  • Most of my work has been focused on teens, and womxn aged 25-55. I have additional training in the Gottman model, and I am passionate about working with couples going through big transitions like marriage, bringing home a new baby, parenting, or infidelity.
  • More information can be found:
    • https://www.wildwoodcounselors.com/
    • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/megan-kalbaugh-takoma-park-md/1288250
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sae Chichibu-Denny

Sae Chichibu-Denny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Gould

Hannah Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Greenbelt, MD


“My basic approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral with a holistic approach. Other modalities include rational-emotive, reality therapy, gestalt, psychodynamic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammerra Hewitt

Tammerra Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lanham, MD


“The goal is to meet each client where they are then guide them to anew path with open, direct and solution oriented therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melissa Stephenson

Melissa Stephenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Largo, MD


“I identify myself to be a "change agent," mental health practitioner, mental health therapist, etc. meets consumer's where they are, implements an individualized multimodal treatment approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharon Millsaps

Sharon Millsaps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • 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 2 insurance carriers
Alethea Rudolph

Alethea Rudolph

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Gaithersburg, MD


“My goal is to create a compassionate and collaborative space where we can work together toward meaningful growth and well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Justine Kelley

Justine Kelley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Bowie, MD


“I am a Black woman rooted in faith, and I bring that into a space that feels warm, thoughtful, and grounded.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Supriya Narang

Dr. Supriya Narang

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Columbia, MD


“My approach blends compassionate care with evidence-based medicine to help each individual find clarity, hope, and a meaningful path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tamela Harrison

Tamela Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • 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
Nateeka Scott

Nateeka Scott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Bowie, MD


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while always honoring each client's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Si Meng

Si Meng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


Most of us never saw healthy communication growing up—and that makes connection feel harder than it should. As your relationship therapist/coach, I help individuals and couples develop relational competence so you can break old patterns, communicate with clarity, and create more secure and nurturing relationships.

  • I'm not taking new couples clients at this time.
  • My in-person days: Tuesdays, Thursdays.
  • My online days: Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Fridays.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluwatoyin Adelakun

Oluwatoyin Adelakun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Waldorf, MD


“I am committed to providing compassionate, team-based care because I am convinced that understanding and healing can be powerful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Robin Brown

Robin Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I use a variety of healing modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and art to help clients move through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and identity issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole White-Samuels

Nicole White-Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Catonsville, MD


“Nicole White-Samuels is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based practice found extremely effective in providing relief and healing for those suffering with trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Mays

Sally Mays

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Annapolis, MD


“As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I help clients make connections between their beliefs, emotions and reactions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Bel Air, MD


“My treatment approach is rooted in gold standard, evidence-based practices that focus on patient centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Tam Cao

Tam Cao

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hello my name is Tam and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing, stability, and personal growth. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

My clinical approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, explore patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical tools for coping and change. I strive to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel comfortable being open and authentic.

I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and complex social stressors. My background in social work allows me to view each person holistically, considering emotional, psychological, social, and environmental factors that impact well-being.

Above all, I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them at their own pace. My goal is to empower clients to build insight, resilience, and confidence as they work toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Buxton

Barbara Buxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I utilize active listening to truly understand each patient's unique perspective, lifestyle, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karen Schmid

Karen Schmid

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I initially work with clients to establish a list of prioritized goals that they wish to achieve through the therapeutic process/experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sana Salaam

Sana Salaam

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


When you work with me you sign up to be challenged and empowered to change your own life.Through our work together, we will partner to be able to help you build the life you want. I cannot promise that it will be easy, but I can tell you that it will be worth it. Together, we will help you identify goals for your life, challenge your old ways of thinking that have been holding you back, and connect your thought patterns to your behaviors.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dy'Nesia Ganaway

Dy'Nesia Ganaway

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I practice from a client-centered, empathetic perspective using narrative and solution-focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Umu Coomber

Umu Coomber

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY-www.axxiums.com

Great to meet you! My name is Umu (She/Her), and I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in integrative, functional, metabolic, and nutritional psychiatry, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults. I support individuals experiencing cognitive and executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, sexual health concerns—including premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, dyspareunia, and vaginismus—and hormonal changes that may impact mental health, including testosterone support and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when clinically appropriate.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Robyn Heydari

Robyn Heydari

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to facilitate a safe and nurturing space for you to reflect and discover the answers that reside within you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anne Hoffman

Anne Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to therapy is to listen to what you, the client, have to say, then partner with you to create a plan to achieve your therapy goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ine Saka

Ine Saka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I’m Ine Saka, PMHNP-BC, FNP, and founder of Empathy Wellness Center, currently serving Maryland and Virginia. As a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, integrating traditional psychiatry with wellness-focused approaches to support mind, body, and spirit.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gifty Nkromah

Gifty Nkromah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and other mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Trene Williams

Trene Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences, taking this step is already a meaningful start. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I help clients work through trauma, substance use, family conflict, and major life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jasmine Harris

Jasmine Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe, honest conversation where you don't have to pretend everything is okay.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am proudly an LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent therapist. 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
Florence Amaikwu

Florence Amaikwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Florence has extensive experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, personality disorder, sleep disorder, substance, and addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Opeyinka Adesunloye

Dr. Opeyinka Adesunloye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My therapeutic approach emphasizes patient-centeredness, collaboration, and shared decision-making, which allows patients to be actively involved in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Bernice Essien

Dr. Bernice Essien

Therapist

Virtual • Timonium, MD


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Latoya Shallow

Latoya Shallow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach when providing care is to understand the full picture of a persons mental, physical and social health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Wayne Pearson

Wayne Pearson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I find humor and honesty to be my main approach when it comes to connecting and building rapport with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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