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LGBT therapists in Alexandria, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Alexandria, VA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Alexandria with 865 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions, our providers deliver personalized care through virtual or in-person sessions. With an average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, you can focus on your wellbeing without financial stress.

Brian Rink

Brian Rink

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


Hello! My name is Brian, and I'm a clinical social worker. I've been in the field for 27 years, helping people conquer their troubles, transitions, and major decisions, both big and small.

I attended Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and I'm currently obtaining my PhD in Clinical social Work. I specialize in men's issues, Developmental Trauma, sex therapy, and all types of addiction treatment, both substance and process addictions.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandie Chaney

Brandie Chaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“Brandie utilizes a relational approach which focuses on the role relationships play in shaping our daily experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Chandell Miller

Chandell Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“Using an evidence based recovery oriented philosophy, Ross seeks to empower clients to take control of their lives and return to full health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bernard Mungin

Bernard Mungin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“I am a think-out-of-the-box clinician that will often challenge clients to try approaches that may be out of their comfort zone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Scott Peck

Dr. Scott Peck

Psychologist

In-person • 6.3 mi away • Arlington, VA


I specialize in treating obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders, including complex OCD subtypes like HOCD, POCD, SO-OCD, and ROCD. I am a college professor in addition to having a private practice. I have trained hundreds of doctoral candidates in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and OCD.

I work with adults, teens, and college students experiencing panic attacks, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and intrusive thoughts. I also treat related concerns like tics, insomnia, and anxiety related to tinnitus.

In addition to my clinical focus on OCD and anxiety, I frequently work with men at every stage of life on issues related to identity, career, and relationships. I have years of experience working with college students and with LGB people and their families.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerry Romero

Jerry Romero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Arlington, VA


Hi, my name is Jerry Romero. I specialize in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy to help individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, sexual distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aigner Fells

Aigner Fells

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Arlington, VA


“I specialize in working with kids who struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, and life transitions, as well as women navigating parenting stress, burnout, and identity shifts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thaddeus Garland

Dr. Thaddeus Garland

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Arlington, VA


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and I have been treating patients across the lifespan for over 15 years. Once my caseload became full in 2022, I founded a small practice (Tandem Telehealth) where I now oversee a handful of talented psychiatric nurse practitioners and talk therapists. The team approach allows us to provide faster access to care for new patients and a higher level of support than you would likely receive from individuals working independently.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julian Oley

Julian Oley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Fairfax, VA


Hello! I know people have many different perspectives on therapy, and I’m glad you’re exploring your options. After doing this for many years now, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how people progress in counseling and therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia, and I specialize working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Mena Akyatan

Ruth Mena Akyatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“Each individual has a unique past, present, and future that will and have shaped them into who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hope A. Saadat

Hope A. Saadat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Vienna, VA


“I create a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their emotions and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Logan Taylor

Logan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lake Ridge, VA


“I believe that the most meaningful progress begins with a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Theodore Hoch

Dr. Theodore Hoch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Reston, VA


“We all find ourselves stuck sometimes. Sometimes we forget that. When we forget, we focus on the "stuck," and miss a lot of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
David Caldwell

David Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Reston, VA


YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALONE

Life can become overwhelming in ways that are difficult to explain. You may be carrying stress that never seems to let up, struggling in relationships, grieving a loss, feeling disconnected, or finding that anxiety, panic or depression are making daily life more difficult than they once were.

Many people come to therapy after trying to manage things on their own for a long time.

Welcome! I'm David Caldwell, a psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, couples and families in Reston, VA. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals navigating stress, conflict, depression, relationship distress, grief, anxiety, social discomfort and anxiety.

Area of focus include:

  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship distress
  • Couples counseling
  • Stress and burnout
  • Parenting challenges
  • Life transitions
  • Family conflict
  • Social anxiety and panic
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Munn

Sarah Munn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Woodbridge, VA


Nurse for 15 years :) experience in Labor and Delivery, primary care, management, mental health, inpatient adolescent mental health,

Psychiatric NP for 1.5 years

Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps Reserves

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly Austin

Kelly Austin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Manassas Park, VA


“You will find Kelly to be empathetic, genuine and curious. She likes to work from a nonjudgmental frame to create solutions WITH you that will fit you and your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Lartey

Leslie Lartey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Culpeper, VA


“I focus on understanding the your story; not just the symptoms—to create a tailored wellness plan that fits your unique life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Albritton

Jennifer Albritton

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My practice is grounded in a collaborative, strengths‐based approach that emphasizes empowerment, goal‐setting, and sustainable progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kamillah Gray

Kamillah Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Are you BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ struggling with self-compassion and self-care? Are you struggling with the anxiety of navigating a society that feels like it's not made to support you? Whether it's systemic issues or unpredictable life changes, sometimes life can feel overwhelming and beyond our control. I provide a space for you to be your authentic self and receive unconditional positive regard through these challenges. Come as you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Jordan

Christina Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arnecia Moody

Arnecia Moody

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have a warm, compassionate, caring spirit and believe in a straightforward strength-based perspective to addressing issues within a therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kahdeem George

Kahdeem George

Therapist

Virtual • Reston, VA


“My core focus is rooted in humanistic and existential therapy to increase client self-awareness and self-understanding while cultivating acceptance, growth, responsibility, and freedom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andrea Scott

Andrea Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“By utilizing a person-centered therapy modality, we actively listens to and support clients on their journey to discover and accept their true selves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Gushard-Edwards

Amanda Gushard-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy is not about having all the answers—it's about having a safe space to explore your experiences, better understand yourself, and discover the tools and strengths you already possess.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tangela Francis

Tangela Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My area of expertise lies in working with couples who are in relationships, traditional and non-traditional, and those in alternative lifestyles seeking an open safe space to explore their nontraditional relationships including polyamory, polyandry...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Smart Duruegbuso

Smart Duruegbuso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Midlothian, VA


Smart Duru is psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of combined healthcare experience. He attended University of Derby, England for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a master’s in psychiatric mental health nursing with Distinction. Smart Duru obtained a Master of Science Degree with specialization in Psychiatry mental health Nurse Practitioner. He has extensive experience in Mental health, Primary care, Sub/Post-Acute Care, Long Term Care, Correctional Medicine, and Family Medicine.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Courtney Goolsby

Courtney Goolsby

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi there! I'm Courtney Goolsby, an LPC in the state of Virginia. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and truly love assisting in the creation of change. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and communication challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Priscilla Witwer

Priscilla Witwer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance use services, and have a postgraduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. I work with adults, with a particular passion for supporting women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC individuals, as well as those navigating post-psychedelic integration.

Our therapeutic partnership begins with the understanding that you are a whole person — not a diagnosis, a symptom, or a set of circumstances. Together, we will explore how the intersections of identity, lived experience, trauma, mental health, and substance use shape your inner world and outer life across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benedicte Libibe

Benedicte Libibe

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and compassionate multilingual practitioner with experience working with Children, adults, couples and families from diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Monique Branch

Monique Branch

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi. My name is Monique Branch, a licensed therapist that provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and encouraged as you navigate life's challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship concerns, personal growth, or difficult seasons in life, my goal is to help you build healthier connections with yourself and others. I believe in meeting you where you are, offering compassion without judgement, and working together to create a meaningful change. To me, you are more than a client, you're a person whose story matters.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madeline Butterly

Madeline Butterly

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that there infinite ways to show up and be authentic in our lives and I want to help others find their way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Hodges

Mary Hodges

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I also bring personal insight into this work, which allows me to approach care with a deeper level of understanding and compassion while maintaining a thoughtful, clinical approach to treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sierra Johnson

Sierra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative, designed to encourage and facilitate positive growth based on individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley McBride

Ashley McBride

Therapist

Virtual • Portsmouth, VA


“My approach to therapy is holistic. We can laugh, cry, be serious, or silent. I'm here to meet you where you are, without judgment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Schwartz

Andrea Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe that feeling safe and understood is essential for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Moonan

Elizabeth Moonan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapy approach is empathetic, warm and interactive as I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Steven Fields

Steven Fields

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a psychotherapist with professional experience in sexuality/sexual health, creative/expressive arts, and spirituality.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Kenoff

Andrea Kenoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leah Fontaine-Edmonds

Leah Fontaine-Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Therapy should be a place where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maryam Azari Imhoff

Maryam Azari Imhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I blend warmth, authenticity, and evidence-based care to create a space where clients feel truly seen and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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