LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 23238
Jerry L Mize
Resident in Counseling, MA, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
I welcome individuals and couples who are struggling with sex/intimacy, anxiety, trauma, and identity. Navigating life's challenges can often feel isolating. If you've ever felt hesitant or unsure about discussing topics that many consider unconventional or taboo, know that you've found a welcoming space here. We could also work on processing traumas and anxiety, and building your coping toolbox. I'm also a strong advocate (and part of) the LGBTQIA+ community, poly aware, and kink/BDSM aware. I'm continuously updating my knowledge to stay informed of the latest insights, ensuring that I offer relevant and evidence-based approaches.
I welcome individuals and couples who are struggling with sex/intimacy, anxiety, trauma, and identity. Navigating life's challenges can often feel isolating. If you've ever felt hesitant or unsure about discussing topics that many consider unconventional or taboo, know that you've found a welcoming space here. We could also work on processing traumas and anxiety, and building your coping toolbox. I'm also a strong advocate (and part of) the LGBTQIA+ community, poly aware, and kink/BDSM aware. I'm continuously updating my knowledge to stay informed of the latest insights, ensuring that I offer relevant and evidence-based approaches.
Lori Reibach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
Waitlist for new clients
I treat many individuals with eating disorders, trauma, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks, and relational issues.
I believe that in order to succesfully grow and make changes in your life you need support, validation, and resources. It is my goal to meet you where you are at when you are feeling most hopeless, anxious, and lost. I believe everyone has unique strengths to create change in their lives. Therapy is a way to explore and challenge yourself. Together we can find ways to reconnect to an empowered and resilient whole self. Together we can create a space where you can be vulnerable.
I treat many individuals with eating disorders, trauma, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks, and relational issues.
I believe that in order to succesfully grow and make changes in your life you need support, validation, and resources. It is my goal to meet you where you are at when you are feeling most hopeless, anxious, and lost. I believe everyone has unique strengths to create change in their lives. Therapy is a way to explore and challenge yourself. Together we can find ways to reconnect to an empowered and resilient whole self. Together we can create a space where you can be vulnerable.
Milo Harris
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with diverse clients with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, grief, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and who are in need of LGBTQIA+ related support.
Given the climate we find ourselves in, it can be difficult to slow down, to pause. If you feel like you struggle with accessing and processing your emotions, have difficulty with a life event or transition, want to change habits, struggle in relationships, or are uncomfortable in your body, I'm here for you. I work with individual clients ages 3 and up, adults, and romantic/intimate partners to explore communication with self and others using mindfulness and evidence-based practices to develop holistic and lasting care. I offer telehealth in all of VA and DC, and in-person sessions are available at my office located in Henrico, VA.
I specialize in working with diverse clients with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, grief, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and who are in need of LGBTQIA+ related support.
Given the climate we find ourselves in, it can be difficult to slow down, to pause. If you feel like you struggle with accessing and processing your emotions, have difficulty with a life event or transition, want to change habits, struggle in relationships, or are uncomfortable in your body, I'm here for you. I work with individual clients ages 3 and up, adults, and romantic/intimate partners to explore communication with self and others using mindfulness and evidence-based practices to develop holistic and lasting care. I offer telehealth in all of VA and DC, and in-person sessions are available at my office located in Henrico, VA.
Muriel Azria-Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples with diverse life experiences, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If even a small part of you believes things could be better for yourself or in your relationship, reach out and contact me so we can work side-by-side to meet your personal goals. Counseling benefits arise when clients and counselors share their unique insights towards a common goal. You offer your expert knowledge on yourself, while I offer my knowledge on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationships.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples with diverse life experiences, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If even a small part of you believes things could be better for yourself or in your relationship, reach out and contact me so we can work side-by-side to meet your personal goals. Counseling benefits arise when clients and counselors share their unique insights towards a common goal. You offer your expert knowledge on yourself, while I offer my knowledge on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationships.
Lindsey Bigelow, LCSW, CTRP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTRP
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Ally to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQIA community.
I am a compassionate provider who offers a warm yet direct and collaborative approach. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition, I'm certified in teaching and providing mindfulness-based techniques. I have 10+ years of experience working in a variety of settings and offer individual counseling while utilizing different approaches to fit your needs.
Ally to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQIA community.
I am a compassionate provider who offers a warm yet direct and collaborative approach. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition, I'm certified in teaching and providing mindfulness-based techniques. I have 10+ years of experience working in a variety of settings and offer individual counseling while utilizing different approaches to fit your needs.
Francesca LoMonaco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23238
Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. The counseling and support I provide offers connection, partnership and guidance in discovering and doing what it takes to find solutions, move forward and live fully. Together we will successfully and mindfully navigate the challenges and changes you’re facing. Imagine shifting patterns, moving obstacles, changing behaviors, creating awesomeness and finding peace. You'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. The counseling and support I provide offers connection, partnership and guidance in discovering and doing what it takes to find solutions, move forward and live fully. Together we will successfully and mindfully navigate the challenges and changes you’re facing. Imagine shifting patterns, moving obstacles, changing behaviors, creating awesomeness and finding peace. You'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
Cara Joyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
I provide trauma informed psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal & postpartum mental health, anxiety disorders and attachment. Clinically, my training has focused on polyvagal theory, attachment, exposure and response presentation, CBT, DBT and the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to counseling, I worked as birth doula and childbirth educator, shaping the work I now do to support women in all stages of parenting. You can expect appointments to be warm and conversational, leaving with practical strategies that you can implement immediately.
I provide trauma informed psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal & postpartum mental health, anxiety disorders and attachment. Clinically, my training has focused on polyvagal theory, attachment, exposure and response presentation, CBT, DBT and the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to counseling, I worked as birth doula and childbirth educator, shaping the work I now do to support women in all stages of parenting. You can expect appointments to be warm and conversational, leaving with practical strategies that you can implement immediately.
Priscilla Herzberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
Priscilla Herzberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who partners with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and received her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Priscilla Herzberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia who partners with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and received her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Pamela G Crepps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you want to live a life that is meaningful to you? I work with adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively with older teens/college students/adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. In addition, I have worked with many teachers and other educational staff experiencing burnout. My work as a former school social worker allows me a unique perspective. We will explore the root causes of your struggles while building coping strategies to lead you to a more fulfilling life. Learning new strategies will be a part of your journey.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you want to live a life that is meaningful to you? I work with adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively with older teens/college students/adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. In addition, I have worked with many teachers and other educational staff experiencing burnout. My work as a former school social worker allows me a unique perspective. We will explore the root causes of your struggles while building coping strategies to lead you to a more fulfilling life. Learning new strategies will be a part of your journey.
Maryann D McCoul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23238 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on interpersonal relations focusing on what works best for clients. I am actively involved in the process of inviting clients to explore curiosities, moving away from negative beliefs and self -judgements towards a place of understanding, integration and acceptance. I believe engaging clients on their terms is critical to creating a comfortable environment to discuss any issues of concern. I engage clients to explore and understand how their past influences the present , as well as patterns of behaviors and functioning that may both interfere and support their current life situations.
I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on interpersonal relations focusing on what works best for clients. I am actively involved in the process of inviting clients to explore curiosities, moving away from negative beliefs and self -judgements towards a place of understanding, integration and acceptance. I believe engaging clients on their terms is critical to creating a comfortable environment to discuss any issues of concern. I engage clients to explore and understand how their past influences the present , as well as patterns of behaviors and functioning that may both interfere and support their current life situations.
Alan Von Kleiss
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23238
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
Karla Helbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-IAYT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, I have deep personal, as well as clinical, understanding of the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. I can help you find your path toward wholeness on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I've done graduate and post-graduate work in counseling through death, dying, and bereavement, worked with hospices, led groups with traumatized and bereaved people--parents, spouses, and siblings--of all ages. Your journey is unique, but know that you are not alone.
As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, I have deep personal, as well as clinical, understanding of the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. I can help you find your path toward wholeness on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I've done graduate and post-graduate work in counseling through death, dying, and bereavement, worked with hospices, led groups with traumatized and bereaved people--parents, spouses, and siblings--of all ages. Your journey is unique, but know that you are not alone.
T'airra Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23238 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Belcher, and I am here to support you through virtual therapy. Currently, many people are facing an entirely new level of stress, and if you are thinking that now is the time, please know that I offer teletherapy sessions. I view counseling as a collaboration with you, the client leading the journey. It is my role to support you and serve as a sounding board to help you navigate through life. You, the client, are the expert, and it is my role to support and assist you in making changes in your life. I utilize TF-CBT, EMDR, Person Centered therapy to create a treatment plan.
My name is Dr. Belcher, and I am here to support you through virtual therapy. Currently, many people are facing an entirely new level of stress, and if you are thinking that now is the time, please know that I offer teletherapy sessions. I view counseling as a collaboration with you, the client leading the journey. It is my role to support you and serve as a sounding board to help you navigate through life. You, the client, are the expert, and it is my role to support and assist you in making changes in your life. I utilize TF-CBT, EMDR, Person Centered therapy to create a treatment plan.
Erin Hollerbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
Not accepting new clients
I provide a warm, non-judgmental and strengths-based space for you or your child to process current and past challenges, traumas, and hurts. I serve clients throughout VA and DC through telehealth and see in-person clients at my office in Henrico, VA. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents ages 3 and up. I also serve adults who are in crisis, adjusting to changing life circumstances, or experiencing symptoms of trauma (PTSD/CPTSD), anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and depression. I provide parenting support/family sessions as needed.
I provide a warm, non-judgmental and strengths-based space for you or your child to process current and past challenges, traumas, and hurts. I serve clients throughout VA and DC through telehealth and see in-person clients at my office in Henrico, VA. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents ages 3 and up. I also serve adults who are in crisis, adjusting to changing life circumstances, or experiencing symptoms of trauma (PTSD/CPTSD), anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and depression. I provide parenting support/family sessions as needed.
Alden Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
Not accepting new clients
Many people seek therapy because they have reached a point where they feel stuck, frustrated, ashamed, or lost and are unsure of what the solution is. This can be an exhausting and frightening place to be. Whether these feelings result from anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, work stress, or life's transitions, there is hope for navigating and overcoming these challenges. I provide therapy in a manner that is warm, genuine, and aimed to evoke your already existing abilities and assets. I work with clients to increase self awareness, realize their potential, and cultivate a life they are eager to experience.
Many people seek therapy because they have reached a point where they feel stuck, frustrated, ashamed, or lost and are unsure of what the solution is. This can be an exhausting and frightening place to be. Whether these feelings result from anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, work stress, or life's transitions, there is hope for navigating and overcoming these challenges. I provide therapy in a manner that is warm, genuine, and aimed to evoke your already existing abilities and assets. I work with clients to increase self awareness, realize their potential, and cultivate a life they are eager to experience.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.