LGBTQ+ Therapists in Washington, DC
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Joseph LaFleur & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW, CDWF, SEP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or those feeling lonely or bored with life. I have been practicing 20 plus years and will develop a treatment regime for you. The work is meaningful, rewarding, insightful, and life-changing. Good mental health is primary since it affects everything, so let's work together on fixing things. Some of my specialties include men's issues,
LGBTQ
, shame, and trauma. My goal is to ensure you have a safe, comfortable environment to share and explore your thoughts and life experiences. You have the skills. I bring them to your consciousness, supporting you to lean in courageously.
John Russell Stanger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with and advocating for
LGBTQ
people.
Would you like to feel less depressed or anxious? Are you worried your teenager is struggling at home or school? Has accepting yourself or coming out as
LGBTQ
been difficult? Are you having a hard time connecting with your partner or recovering from infidelity? Therapy can help—especially when you feel stuck, like you've tried everything, or are out of options. My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. I enjoy creating a supportive environment for you to discover new possibilities for growth and transformation. I work with individuals, couples, and families with diverse backgrounds and issues.
Morgan Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in working with individuals and adolescents that identify with the
LGBTQ
+ community, those on a fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey, and those who have experienced trauma.
Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a life change, or are working to heal from past pain, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to explore your concerns and harness your strengths to identify solutions to your stressors. My goal is that you will leave therapy with a range of skills to use in the future. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and I am passionate about helping you to build upon your already existing strengths.
Kenya A. Ford
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am
LGBTQIA
+ and sex worker affirming and enjoy working with all minorities in society. I have experience working through trauma, Racial identity issues, women's issues, and am very vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am typically humanistic and person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black people and people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors.
Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, Sex, Therapi
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am the owner and CEO of the Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness (CCPW). We provide individual, group, couples, family therapy, psychological testing, psychiatry, dietitians, acupuncture, personal training, massage therapy, and teaching. Our approach to care is client centered. We help to figure out your unique individual needs and tailor treatment to you. I am a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and completing a PhD in Sexology. I specialize in working with all things sex related,
LGBTQ
+, social justice, mood disorders, eating concerns, body image, relationships, couples counseling, and group therapy.
Jason Nicholsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have a professional focus in working with members of
LGBTQIA
communities.
I started this virtual-based therapy practice so that I could connect with individuals struggling to feel connected in their lives. There are no judgements. Together, we can explore the resilience and strength you already have and take action towards a richer, fuller life. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University and utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic mix of other evidence-informed interventions to support you and your goals.
Ian Walker Crowe
Counselor, MA, NCC, LGPC
Verified
Verified
While I work with a wide variety of individuals, I specialize in supporting
LGBTQ
+ clients to process difficult feelings, relationships, and life transitions.
I strive to empower clients in session to make sense of personal circumstances and experiences. Through greater exploration and self-understanding, clients can strengthen their sense of self and break down barriers. I use a client-centered and strengths-based integrative approach to improve self-esteem and autonomy. With a holistic, multicultural lens I help clients grow and seek clarity as they work through times of stress, anxiety, change, or stagnation. I believe self-compassion is one of the most important tenets of growth, and one of the most compassionate things one can do is seek and accept support.
Kris Oseth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC, CPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with clients of all backgrounds, while specializing in following areas:
LGBTQ
+,
Transgender
/Gender-Diverse/Non-binary transitioning process and identity; kink/poly/non-monogamous relationships, sex work, substance use/misuse – goals for sobriety/recovery or harm reduction, out of control sexual behavior, anxiety/trauma, Personal Training, EMDR.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
Jeremy Ayers
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I believe you’re stronger and wiser than your current struggles might lead you to believe. It’s just that sometimes our core strength gets covered up by the stress of life and the difficulties we’ve faced. With me, therapy is about helping your best self emerge, which often takes a big dose of compassion and a much-needed break. I work with clients on a variety of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationships and sex, career changes, grief, trauma, and growing up in dysfunctional families. I'm also passionate about supporting
LGBTQ
,
trans
, and gender expansive clients.
James Dubry
Counselor, MA, NCC, LGPC
Verified
Verified
I recently moved to Washington DC and am excited to experience the diverse community. My excitement includes practicing psychotherapy for the many populations I have previously served, including adolescents, young adults, and adults of all genders and ethnicities. My experience includes working with
LGBTQ
populations, college students, and veterans from all SES backgrounds. I also have a vested interest in working with adolescents struggling with loss and grief, anxiety, and depressive experiences. As a member of the first-responder community for five years, I am also knowledgeable on stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
Waitlist for new clients
David A. Heilman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
26 Endorsed
Verified
26 Endorsed
While I have enjoyed working effectively with a wide variety of individuals, I specialize in
LGBTQ
affirmative therapy, ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic shame, couples/relationship challenges, and open relationships.
One of the hardest parts of the therapeutic process is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you on your journey towards greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental space, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore ways in which they can effectively regain a sense of empowerment, meaning, and control in their lives.
Oz Ezkibel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Latino
Queer
Therapist, I have learned that understanding the intersections of my identities and how I show up in multiple spaces has been imperative to my personal growth and my understanding of belonging. Growing up, I always felt othered and often times unwanted. Therapy for me is about learning to understand our inner dialogues, validate our emotional experiences, and effect change in a way that is consistent with our desired narrative.
Not accepting new clients
Luis C Marcano
Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As an
LGBTQ
+ identified licensed mental health counselor, I specialize in providing helpful and efficient strategies for you to manage anxiety and depression.
During these uncertain times, most people are reporting feeling anxious, helpless, and in need of connection. If you are struggling to manage any of these emotions or experiencing recurrent negative thoughts; there is hope. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to be able to express yourself in an authentic and truthful way. I've been providing counseling services for over 15 years in the DC Metro Area. Above all, I value our therapeutic relationship and your culture. I take time and care in getting to know what's important to you. I currently provide Telehealth counseling for the Virginia and Washington D.C. communities.
Emma Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an individual who identifies with and works with the
LGBTQ
+ community, I know how important it is to feel safe when sharing your story authentically.
Are you exhausted and overwhelmed trying to navigate adulthood as a 20- or 30-something? Feeling pressure to figure out who you are and what you want from life, your relationships, or your career? Can't shed negative patterns you've developed? Know you need a change but need help figuring out where to start? You're not alone in feeling anxious, lost, or stuck. If you've tried everything and leaning on friends and family hasn't been enough, it's time to change.
Dipesh J Patel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, self-confidence/self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and
LGBTQ
-related issues.
My mantra is that therapy, good therapy, should create some sort of movement. Whether it’s helping you create actual, tangible change in your life or helping move along an internal conversation that you can’t seem to make progress in, my job is to help you get wherever you're trying to go.
Dallas Williams-Sierra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR-C
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I recognize that
LGBTQ
persons have unique challenges and may face additional obstacles when choosing a psychotherapist.
*At this time, I am only accepting new clients for EMDR treatment* Are you struggling with processing past traumatic events? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR provides a proven approach to address the symptoms of trauma that can interfere with thriving in your everyday life. EMDR allows individuals to process incredible amounts of material in a shockingly short time.
Jenny Lloyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapy to adults 18yrs+. My practice is trauma-informed, and I have particular experience working with
LGBTQ
+ individuals. I’m a generalist, and therefore can help those who are dealing with a variety of concerns, such as constant worry, difficulty in relationships, struggles with instances of violence or discrimination, self-critical thinking, emptiness, panic attacks, low mood, disconnection, identity development, life transitions, etc. While there are many methods of healing, therapy can be an important piece of your wellbeing, and I can help guide you towards a more self-aware, satisfying, and meaningful life.
David Pennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with young adults, people experiencing grief or loss, and those who identify as
LGBTQ
+.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety or depression, the effects of past trauma, or difficulties with relationships or life transitions. I also work with clients who want to work through experiences of grief or are looking to strengthen their personal identities. Therapy can help you get unstuck in any of these areas, support you in creating your own life story, and assist you in feeling better and more in control.
Jerry St Louis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients Via Telehealth ONLY! I tend to focus on
LGBTQIA
+ Issues, which include but are not limited to social anxiety, fear about coming out or being rejected, and concerns about being alone. I also provide therapeutic services to individuals dealing with addiction (i.e. Crystal Meth, Sex-Drug Fusion). It is important that people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and body size feel respected and heard with me. People of all backgrounds should be able to get the help they need without fear of microaggressions or further oppression by the therapist.
Waitlist for new clients
Tyler Strusowski
Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with the
LGBTQ
community as well providing support around coming out, transitioning, or exploring open/poly-relationships.
Potential clients usually approach me because they are overwhelmed by anxiety or stress, or because they are experiencing challenges that are affecting their emotional wellbeing, relationships, career, or sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. During sessions with me I will provide you with practical tools to assist with managing your anxiety and stress, while providing support towards changing habits or behaviors that no longer serve you. My approach will normalize your experience and allow you to regain a sense of control thus helping you decide how to redefine who you are.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.