This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or are staying the course but need a community of other women who understand this experience.
This group is for women who have maybe lived in heterosexual circles or are married with kids who are questioning their sexuality, are ready to come out, are not ready but want to talk about it, religious or not, or are staying the course but need a community of other women who understand this experience.
Palette of Possibilities is an 8-week, gender-affirming therapy group designed for transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and gender-exploring youth ages 10–13. This group offers a creative, supportive space where kids can explore identity, express emotions, and connect with peers who may share similar experiences. No prior art experience is needed! All gender identities and expressions are welcomed and celebrated! The group will run in 8-week, ongoing cycles. Potential clients can learn more and sign up here: https://fairfaxplacetherapy.com/
Palette of Possibilities is an 8-week, gender-affirming therapy group designed for transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and gender-exploring youth ages 10–13. This group offers a creative, supportive space where kids can explore identity, express emotions, and connect with peers who may share similar experiences. No prior art experience is needed! All gender identities and expressions are welcomed and celebrated! The group will run in 8-week, ongoing cycles. Potential clients can learn more and sign up here: https://fairfaxplacetherapy.com/
The group empowers members to deal better with intimacy difficulties, personal and professional interpersonal relationships, and familial conflict by focusing on their here and now experience in the group. Group therapy provides people with an opportunity to see how they reenact past conflicts, gain valuable feedback about how they are experienced by other group members, and try out new ways of interacting in order to develop more satisfying interpersonal connections.
The group empowers members to deal better with intimacy difficulties, personal and professional interpersonal relationships, and familial conflict by focusing on their here and now experience in the group. Group therapy provides people with an opportunity to see how they reenact past conflicts, gain valuable feedback about how they are experienced by other group members, and try out new ways of interacting in order to develop more satisfying interpersonal connections.
Grief can feel isolating--especially when your identity, relationships, or losses haven’t always been fully seen or supported. This group is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults to process grief, connect with others, and find support in community. We meet virtually through a secure platform with the opportunity to meet in person in Fairfax if the group chooses to do so. Group is limited to 6 members to foster community. Please reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions!
Hosted by Stephanie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Grief can feel isolating--especially when your identity, relationships, or losses haven’t always been fully seen or supported. This group is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults to process grief, connect with others, and find support in community. We meet virtually through a secure platform with the opportunity to meet in person in Fairfax if the group chooses to do so. Group is limited to 6 members to foster community. Please reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions!
Teens and young adults struggling with issues related to gender identity and sexuality need a safe and supportive place to connect with others. Led by a professional therapist with an expertise in LGBTQ issues, this group offers camaraderie, connection, validation and guidance during this challenging time. The group aims to provide teens and young adults with the support they need to grow into healthy self acceptance..
Hosted by Heather H Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MEd
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Teens and young adults struggling with issues related to gender identity and sexuality need a safe and supportive place to connect with others. Led by a professional therapist with an expertise in LGBTQ issues, this group offers camaraderie, connection, validation and guidance during this challenging time. The group aims to provide teens and young adults with the support they need to grow into healthy self acceptance..
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Come and join Scarlet Lovejoy, LPC, an experienced kinky therapist, for a supportive trauma and kink/BDSM group. Topics to include navigating C-PTSD and kink, lived experiences, and healthy ways to scene. This group will run virtually for six weeks.
Hosted by Prism Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Reston, VA 20191
Come and join Scarlet Lovejoy, LPC, an experienced kinky therapist, for a supportive trauma and kink/BDSM group. Topics to include navigating C-PTSD and kink, lived experiences, and healthy ways to scene. This group will run virtually for six weeks.
Altar Practice is a monthly community circle centered on personal altar building a structured, non-therapy space to work with life transitions, grief, change, and meaning. It's for people moving through uncertainty, untangling inherited beliefs, or longing for ritual without dogma. No prior experience required. Participation begins with Part 1: Foundations, a one time self-paced recorded experience. Part 2 is a live monthly circle held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1pm Eastern, capped at 10 participants. Virtual, with occasional in-person gatherings.
Altar Practice is a monthly community circle centered on personal altar building a structured, non-therapy space to work with life transitions, grief, change, and meaning. It's for people moving through uncertainty, untangling inherited beliefs, or longing for ritual without dogma. No prior experience required. Participation begins with Part 1: Foundations, a one time self-paced recorded experience. Part 2 is a live monthly circle held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1pm Eastern, capped at 10 participants. Virtual, with occasional in-person gatherings.
Returning May 19, 2026 virtually, this 12 week group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away from spirituality and/or religion. This group is open to anyone from any religious background and is intended to help clients reach their own personal goals for religion which may include staying in a religion, growing in a religion, or leaving a religion. All states are welcome.
Hosted by SC Nealy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, MA
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
SC specializes in queer issues, religious trauma, and complex trauma backgrounds and therefore mostly work in longterm psychotherapy for people looking to do whole-life work.
Returning May 19, 2026 virtually, this 12 week group will focus on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away from spirituality and/or religion. This group is open to anyone from any religious background and is intended to help clients reach their own personal goals for religion which may include staying in a religion, growing in a religion, or leaving a religion. All states are welcome.
Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly* virtual process group is for those identifying as gay cis men ages 18+ years old. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on boundary setting, families of origin, self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. This group only meets 3 weeks out of the month.
Hosted by Roland Scheppske
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Roland particularly loves working with the aromantic and asexual community, young adults working on autonomy and confidence in delayed independence, queer veterans and military members and their families, those with people pleasing tendencies, the gay male population, and people wanting to work on improving their abilities to self-advocate and empower themselves.
Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly* virtual process group is for those identifying as gay cis men ages 18+ years old. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on boundary setting, families of origin, self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. This group only meets 3 weeks out of the month.
Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly in person process group is for those identifying as gay cis men ages 18+ years old. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on boundary setting, families of origin, self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. This group is Mondays at 5p virtually.
We are a dedicated team of queer identifying psychotherapists focused on serving the LGBTQ population and their families and allies throughout the DC area and nationally.
Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly in person process group is for those identifying as gay cis men ages 18+ years old. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on boundary setting, families of origin, self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. This group is Mondays at 5p virtually.
Roland Scheppske leads an ongoing interpersonal process group for anyone 18+ years old who identifies on the asexual or aromantic spectrums. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, asexual identity exploration, self-esteem, peer relationships, self-advocacy, and more. Please email to be interviewed for membership today.
Hosted by Roland Scheppske
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22207
Roland particularly loves working with the aromantic and asexual community, young adults working on autonomy and confidence in delayed independence, queer veterans and military members and their families, those with people pleasing tendencies, the gay male population, and people wanting to work on improving their abilities to self-advocate and empower themselves.
Roland Scheppske leads an ongoing interpersonal process group for anyone 18+ years old who identifies on the asexual or aromantic spectrums. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, asexual identity exploration, self-esteem, peer relationships, self-advocacy, and more. Please email to be interviewed for membership today.
This group begins mid July. Come join LGBTQIA+ adults in a weekly Minecraft support group. This group will create a space of community, support, exploration and processing. All while we enjoy the experience of play!
This group begins mid July. Come join LGBTQIA+ adults in a weekly Minecraft support group. This group will create a space of community, support, exploration and processing. All while we enjoy the experience of play!
Every Other Week Virtual Meetings Starting October, 2025 at 3pm-4:00pm What: Nova Telemental Health LLC will begin hosting a weekly support group for Transgender Folx lead by V. Hufford, LMSW. Who: Anyone who is or has explored their gender identity, whether you are questioning or have completed all of your transition goals to date is welcome to join us. Topics to include: Identity exploration, navigating the current social and political environment, and developing community connections and support.
Hosted by Nova Telemental Health LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S, CST
Group meets in Manassas, VA 20109
Every Other Week Virtual Meetings Starting October, 2025 at 3pm-4:00pm What: Nova Telemental Health LLC will begin hosting a weekly support group for Transgender Folx lead by V. Hufford, LMSW. Who: Anyone who is or has explored their gender identity, whether you are questioning or have completed all of your transition goals to date is welcome to join us. Topics to include: Identity exploration, navigating the current social and political environment, and developing community connections and support.
Specializing in Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Assertiveness Training, and Trauma-Focused Treatment. Serving all of Virginia through Teletherapy Services.
Specializing in Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Assertiveness Training, and Trauma-Focused Treatment. Serving all of Virginia through Teletherapy Services.
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
I have specialized training in DID, Trauma, and LGBTQ mental health with specialized training in high-demand religions, and cult recovery.
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
In person development children's groups for 6-17 year olds run by LCSW Patrick Curley. In person LGBTQAI+ adolescents groups run by SW Rhys Kuhl. In person transitioning to adults group for 18+ year olds run by Dr. Angela Obeng. In person mindfulness group run by Resident Christopher Boler for 18+ year olds. In person women's trauma group run by SW Jon O. Online adult transition group run by LPC/NCC Jennie Polizzi. If you are interested in group, don't hesitate to inquire.
In person development children's groups for 6-17 year olds run by LCSW Patrick Curley. In person LGBTQAI+ adolescents groups run by SW Rhys Kuhl. In person transitioning to adults group for 18+ year olds run by Dr. Angela Obeng. In person mindfulness group run by Resident Christopher Boler for 18+ year olds. In person women's trauma group run by SW Jon O. Online adult transition group run by LPC/NCC Jennie Polizzi. If you are interested in group, don't hesitate to inquire.
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
Hosted by Jessica MacNair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
Are you learning new things about yourself that leave you with some questions? Have you found yourself in a relationship wondering how on earth you got there? Do you feel like TikTok knows you a little too well? Do you just want more out of your life? We're here to help. This group is led by two women therapists who have made big life changes, been deep in the trenches, and come out the other side. This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
An IFS based expressive arts group for those impacted by CPTSD. Have you ever felt like a part of you takes over when you are triggered by something? Do you feel like you are 13 again? Do you have missing or fuzzy memories? Do you struggle to have a sense of self? Do you avoid thinking about or feeling certain emotions or memories? If some or all of these sound like things that you have struggled with, come join us for an 8-week group to get to know your parts and feel closer to your sense of self.
Hosted by Charlie Vee Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, IFS
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
I work primarily with trans, non-binary, minority, and/or low SES individuals, and neurodivergent clients.
An IFS based expressive arts group for those impacted by CPTSD. Have you ever felt like a part of you takes over when you are triggered by something? Do you feel like you are 13 again? Do you have missing or fuzzy memories? Do you struggle to have a sense of self? Do you avoid thinking about or feeling certain emotions or memories? If some or all of these sound like things that you have struggled with, come join us for an 8-week group to get to know your parts and feel closer to your sense of self.
Hosted by Melanie Froemke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S, e-RYT
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the depths of your experiences, nurturing a bond that fosters trust and resilience. With a focus on symbiotic healing, I am committed to supporting you on your journey towards wholeness and well-being.
Hosted by Adrienne Terese Iannazzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in the therapeutic process. Together, we explore the depths of your experiences, nurturing a bond that fosters trust and resilience. With a focus on symbiotic healing, I am committed to supporting you on your journey towards wholeness and well-being.
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups
We should make clear that not all the support groups listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in Fairfax, VA or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in Fairfax, VA or for a Fairfax, VA gay support group these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly support groups plus gay support groups in Fairfax, VA, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.