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LGBT therapists in Arlington, VA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, VA

Arlington's LGBTQIA community deserves mental health support from providers who understand and validate your experiences. Headway offers 833 licensed therapists trained in affirming care, available for sessions as soon as tomorrow. Many patients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance, making compassionate, expert support within reach.

Vanessa Fowlkes

Vanessa Fowlkes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Expect to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis and things you can do outside of taking medication to treat or minimize your symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Dr. Hannah Armbrust

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My work is integrative, holistic, and strength-based. Rather than following a rigid formula, I take time to truly understand who you are and what you need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Meagan Barksdale

Meagan Barksdale

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Therapy is not about fixing who you are. It is about understanding how your brain and body work, reducing shame, and improving your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivana Spencer

Ivana Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I provide care through a holistic lens, supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in every treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Citrin

Sarah Citrin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with individuals who may have complex needs or have felt resistant to therapy in the past.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly McGrady

Kimberly McGrady

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I will encourage always, challenge sometimes, and judge never. This is a safe space to get the support you need to create the change you want to see in your life and in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Geiger

Stephanie Geiger

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.

I love the work that I do and the healing relationships I have been able to foster with my clients. I believe that therapy is a form of self-care and I want to be an advocate of that for my clients. I welcome anyone who thinks they may want some support, whether long-term or short-term to reach out to me and set up a brief phone consultation.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Keyes

Heather Keyes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lynchburg, VA


“I use a collaboration of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chante Cross

Chante Cross

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I practice utilizing a holistic approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khiana Ward

Khiana Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions using a warm, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Cooke

Sarah Cooke

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a compassionate, person centered therapist who will use different approaches to help when a client feels stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Demetries North

Demetries North

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal as a therapist is to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Messerschmidt

Mary Messerschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My philosophy is largely rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned best practice interventions can create healthy solutions to challenges in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Patricia Ortez Aparicio

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Gaffney

Kayla Gaffney

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I want clients to feel empowered; the therapeutic journey is about creating skills that are applicable and long-lasting.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Pamela Shipp

Pamela Shipp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to care is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
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
Gregory George

Gregory George

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tiffany Tait

Tiffany Tait

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Richmond, VA


“Using a trauma-informed, multicultural approach, I meet clients where they are to help identify goals and make progress using evidence-based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brendan McDonald

Brendan McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, VA


Hey! I'm Brendan (he/they), a licensed professional counselor, living and working in Richmond, Virginia. I will be offering in person appointments starting in August. My goal, in every session, is to help you reach a point of empowerment and acceptance with yourself through compassionate and playful work together. You are the expert on you, I will follow and walk along this path with you. I want to help you better understand yourself and how you wish to be. Through understanding there is compassion, through compassion there is liberation. Tsi-Ya (ᏥᏯ) means "otter" in the Cherokee Language. In life we may feel our emotions and stress in such profound ways we struggle to tread water and may find ourselves drowning and overwhelmed. Like otters, we must learn to float.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tyffany Kidd

Tyffany Kidd

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Scott Cone

Dr. Scott Cone

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients should expect to practice mindfulness skills learned in session and set specific, yet achievable, behavioral goals prior to their next appointment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Bañez

Dr. Lynn Bañez

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“I believe in working with the whole person and tailor my approach to the client I am working with. I tend to draw from Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caroline Crilley

Caroline Crilley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in helping teens and young adults break free from stuck patterns so they can create a more authentic life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Nevin

Kathryn Nevin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a trauma survivor myself, I have great respect for those who wish to embark on the journey of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Katherine Hansen

Katherine Hansen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hampton, VA


What does it take to be the hero of your own story? Difficulties don't have to be insurmountable barriers, but opportunities for growth. Learn from the more trying times, adapt to changes and persist despite the odds. Resilience shapes your character and sets a precedent for future challenges. It can be hard to adopt a proactive mindset when life is happening nonstop around you but I would like to build an authentic connection with you to explore making some positive and lasting changes.

My practice is eclectic in nature and is informed by many different modalities to include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solutions-focused therapy, play therapy but always trauma-informed and person-centered. I will meet you where you are, and together, we will create a plan for your treatment that is evidenced-based and celebrates your personal triumphs.

I have experience working with all ages, from 3yo to end of life concerns. I have focused my career on crisis intervention and debriefing traumatic events so that extreme or critical incidents in life don't develop into psychiatric disorders that become debilitating in nature. Prevention, proactivity, collaboration and building or strengthening connections in a therapeutic environment can help you get you to where you want to be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tekeah Mason

Dr. Tekeah Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“You already have strengths, even if you don't always see them. Let's identify those superpowers and use them to overcome challenges and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelsey Ellis

Dr. Kelsey Ellis

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Rather than rushing toward quick fixes, we slow things down and create space to explore what's underneath the surface.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Janice Bartleson

Dr. Janice Bartleson

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I integrate strategies from a variety of modalities, customizing the therapy experience to each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Enriquez

Cassandra Enriquez

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to provide a space where you can kick off your shoes (metaphorically or literally), take a deep breath, and finally feel heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Audie Gaddis

Dr. Audie Gaddis

Psychologist

Virtual • Harrisonburg, VA


“Unconditional acceptance. I want the client to walk away having felt safe and free to explore the path...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Kevin Moino

Dr. Kevin Moino

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I enjoy helping people gain skills that restore their sense of self, confidence, and willingness to actively navigate the dynamics of their life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
McKinley Isaacs-cochran

McKinley Isaacs-cochran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Abingdon, VA


“I take a solution-focused approach, always aiming to help you move forward with care that's thoughtful, practical, and tailored to what you need most.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Greene

Elizabeth Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Welcome, my name is Elizabeth Greene (Liz) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me. I hold a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. I have worked in the mental health profession with diverse populations and ages for over 18 years.

You are my ideal client if you are seeking to understand Relationships; the one with your inner-self and/or your relationship with others by seeking to improve various types of relationships such as: Marriage/Couples/Intimate (sexual/non-sexual), Interpersonal, Professional (performance anxiety/high-pressure stress), and Family Relationships. My ideal clientele also includes those heavily impacted by Military related issues, Athletes struggling with performance anxiety, burnout, motivation, & confidence and others seeking Mental and Emotional Wellness support during life’s difficult times & transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Lively

Melissa Lively

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to create a supportive space where we work together...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Dr. Laveena Khanchandani

Psychologist

Virtual • Fairfax, VA


“Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mariel Furstner

Mariel Furstner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach to therapy is eclectic and holistic, meaning I tailor each treatment plan to fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Arlington

Finding an LGBTQIA-affirming therapist in Arlington starts with identifying what kind of support matters most to you. Some people are looking for help with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns in a space where their identity is understood. Others may want a provider experienced with coming out, gender identity, minority stress, or family dynamics. Knowing your priorities can help you narrow your search to providers with the right specialization.

Arlington is home to a range of licensed mental health providers, including therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Look for someone whose bio reflects direct experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns — not just a checkbox on a directory listing. A provider's approach, background, and communication style all matter, and reading detailed bios can help you gauge whether someone feels like the right fit before you reach out.

Therapy in the Arlington and Northern Virginia area can be costly without coverage, but using in-network insurance 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 upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm what coverage is available in Arlington and to see your estimated costs.

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