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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health care from providers who truly understand. Headway offers sessions with empowering, inquisitive clinicians available as soon as next day, with transparent pricing and insurance support to make therapy accessible.
“I offer a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy. I use a variety of evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am a gender affirming therapist who specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
My name is Jericia Johnson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over two decades experience in community mental health. I hope my practice working with me provides you a safe space to unbox, unload, sort through and discard tough emotions, pain spots, or soul injuries that are preventing you from moving forward on your journey.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I bring over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, feelings of depression, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem through insight-driven therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is direct, solution-focused, and empowering to help clients move forward rather than staying stuck in their challenge areas.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I provide gender-affirming care and guidance for those in alternative relationship styles. I also work with clients who suffer from trauma and PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I will intervene by building a committed alliance with you. We will set goals that we agree are priorities and create a plan to achieve each goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work with adult individuals surrounding a variety of issues, including issues related to race and ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 14 insurance carriers
“My style is calm, warm, and conversational. You may look like you have it together on the outside, but still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what needs to change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is energetic, open-minded, warm, and empowering. I believe meaningful growth happens when clients feel both supported and gently challenged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I've learned that the best therapy happens when you feel safe to show up as your full, authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kayla, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community mental health, recognized the profound disparities in access to mental health care within BIPOC communities. Inspired by a vision of creating a space where healing is both inclusive and affordable, she founded Helen’s Project with the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of their background or financial situation.Helen’s Project operates on the principle that culturally competent and empathetic mental health care is essential for holistic well-being. The organization collaborates with a diverse team of mental health professionals who not only possess clinical expertise but also understand the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by the BIPOC community.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that personal and relational problems are often linked to broader social issues, systemic oppression and family of origin.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I embrace a strength-based, client-centered approach to assisting clients in identifying their needs, setting goals to achieve set outcomes, and cope through the stress of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“He/Him/His has over thirty years of experience. He as several specialty care areas in psychotherapy including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused, Grief, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“In our sessions, you can expect a warm and non-judgmental space where we explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I help adults work through trauma, anxiety/depression, people-pleasing, burnout, and neurodivergence with a grounded, practical approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, multicultural, intersectional, and affirming space to process trauma, rebuild a sense of agency, and develop healthy relationships with self and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy into my practice drawing from my client's inherent strengths that tend to be dismissed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to truly hear you and give you the space to say what you need to say. I'm not here to be "in charge" of you; we're a team.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to walk alongside each of my clients in their healing path, to hold space for their goals and dreams as they weed out their hurt...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I am committed to making clients feel safe and heard while focusing on progress. I have extensive experience with black and brown women, trauma, family challenges and LGBTQ+ communities
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ka'ra Johnson is a LCSW-C, LCSW licensed in MD, VA, DC, and OH. She received both her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Masters of Social Work from Capella University. She specializes in treating Trauma, Mood Disorders, Forensic Clients, Crisis Interventions and Life Transitions. Her modalities of therapy are: Trauma informed CBT, REBT and Motivational Interviewing.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Elizabeth is authentic and genuine as she moves through getting to know her clients and helping them form personal treatment plans during their therapy journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to empower clients find healing, meaning, and resilience through compassionate, collaborative and relational therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“I help people with anxiety, depression & relationship conflicts through Mindfulness-Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Informed EMDR.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I hope to provide practical tools for a client to learn how to navigate the challenges of life successfully on their own.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I take a person-centered approach to therapy; I focus on meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment goals to meet the needs of each individual client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I can tailor responses based on your tone and needs—whether you're looking for validation, insight, practical tools, or just a safe space to vent.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize several treatment modalities to help achieve your goals. My primary approaches included Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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