LGBTQ+ Therapists in Annapolis, MD
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William Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Limited slots for weekly/biweekly sessions. Many of us struggle to manage many of life's challenges on top of feeling fear, frustration, or deep sadness. That being said, you've already taken an important first step in connecting with help! I've seen clients who experience anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, trauma, grief, life changes, anger, and interpersonal issues. My goal is to help you feel comfortable managing whatever symptoms you may be experiencing while embracing wellness and change. I am a culturally sensitive,
LGBTQIA
+ affirming therapist.
Marisa Padeletti
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties are with adolescents and young adults,
queer
-identifying individuals, and phobias.
Seeking out therapy can be a scary process, and despite this, you are taking your first step toward growth. You may be struggling with anxious thoughts, depressive mood, or unhealthy behaviors. You might lack support from others or you are tired of living in fear. Whatever the case may be, you are also wishing to grow and heal as a person.
Shelby Willoughby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you an adult or teen in the
LGBTQIA
+ community, affected by eating disorders self-discovery, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, grief, or relational and social difficulties? I have extensive history working with these individuals and those who have experienced intimate partner violence and substance abuse/dependency. If you are looking for bariatric evaluations that are required for the surgical process, I can assist you. I offer this service is to aid in determining readiness, addressing any concerns for underlying eating disorder behavior,pre/post therapeutic support, and exploring options outside of surgery.
Sierra Coleman - The Haven Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are
LGBTQ
+ allied, sex positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to all clients.
My name is Sierra Coleman, and helping people is my calling. I feel lucky to be able to call myself a therapist as it’s my passion. I believe that each client has their own unique set of challenges and responds in their own way to different interventions, therefore my orientation is deeply person centered with an emphasis on experiential therapy. I believe that problems are interwoven parts of the whole person (mind, body, environment, and the interpersonal) and see counseling as a collaborative process to empower my clients.
Not accepting new clients
Scott Peck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience with
LGBTQIA
+ clients of all ages.
I am a licensed psychologist who helps people struggling with difficult issues like anxiety disorders, OCD, chronic insomnia, and panic attacks. I love working with people who have been told their OCD and anxiety symptoms are "difficult to treat" or for whom therapy has not been effective in the past. Because different types of therapy work better for different people, I use cognitive, behavioral, and person-centered approaches to healing. I strongly believe therapy should always be about improving your life however you want to live it – never about what a therapist believes would be best for you.
Jennifer Blue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Searching for a therapist who gets the experiences of
transgender
, kinky, polyamorous,
queer
communities? I believe that we heal the world by healing each other and heal each other by healing the world. You can get through this, whatever it may be. You can even grow through it. I can support you in times of crisis, growth, and giving so that you can show up fully for yourself and your relationships. Whether you're struggling or disappointed in your sexual or romantic relationships, you're dealing with trauma, or transition, I'll be on your team. Therapy is a tool you can use to build on the strength and resilience you already have.
Noelle L Benach
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I know searching for a therapist can be overwhelming so I'm glad you've found my profile. I’m an AASECT certified sex therapist & counselor based in Baltimore, MD who works with both individual adults and folks in relationships to address concerns such as anxiety, sexual health and wellness,
LGBTQIA
+ concerns, parenting issues, trauma, and related struggles. I embrace my "human-ness" during my sessions. This means you’ll be working with someone who can challenge, support, encourage & laugh with you. I’ll offer authentic responses, appropriate transparency, practical suggestions, & respectful candor to help you meet your goals.
Waitlist for new clients
Barbara Loll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am a person-affirming and HAES aligned practitioner experienced in working with members of the
LGBTQ
+ community.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my passion is in supporting others to develop more whole and healthy versions of themselves. Much of my experience has been helping individuals who have experienced trauma make sense of those experiences and find meaning and wellness on the other side. In addition to post-traumatic stress, I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, and relationship as well as workplace challenges.
Cole Jaeschke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified
Verified
I also have experience with coming out,
trans
/
queer
identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, sex workers, alternative relationships including open and/or poly.
I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that clients can reflect their own process and progress in therapy.
Alexander Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
In particular, I have an affinity for clients who identify as
LGBTQ
and those who are members of underserved racial and ethnic groups.
My name is Alex (he/him) and I am a licensed social worker from Baltimore, Maryland. I have been privileged to work with a variety of client populations, from young children and teens to justice-involved adults, in various locations including community-based sites, public schools, and vocational settings. Most recently, I worked as a Therapist for a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, specializing in assertive engagement and community outreach with treatment-resistant individuals and those with personality disorders.
Ruth Milsten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm
LGBTQIA
+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.
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Melissa Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Niche:
LGBTQIA
, adolescents/young adults, teachers, athletes and children. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel safe to share their story and know they are being seen and heard. Using a holistic, client-centered approach I help folks find self-love, acceptance, and healthy ways to move through life transitions. I use a variety of clinical skills with children. I encourage parents of young children to attend sessions as I model behavioral techniques they can implement at home.
Nancy Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice can help with: Adolescent/Child Services, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Grief, Child Abuse, Stress, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence,
LGBTQ
Issues, Gender Identity, Depression, PTSD, Learning Differences, Life Management Counseling, Family Therapy, Divorce, Mediation, Workplace Conflict/EAP, Mood Disorders & Parenting Issues.
During my 26 years in the social work profession, I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families, and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the
LGBTQ
community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure.
Lory A. Cosner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am
queer
allied and gender affirming.
I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.
Bradley Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a generalist, however, I have particular areas of specialty: Group Therapy, Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Depression,
Gay
and
Lesbian
Issues and ADHD (adolescent and adult).
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision to clinicians. I create a safe working environment where I will caringly challenge you to learn, explore, and ultimately grow. Everyone has a rich internal world full of aspirations. Everyone needs to be seen and heard to recognize and achieve their goals. However, we often feel stuck, lost or depressed. We need to be challenged to see from new perspectives, to feel profoundly, and to make life changes. I am here to help you, to see and hear you, to challenge you to grow and make your external life reflect your internal world.
Waitlist for new clients
Christina Law
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCST, TCT
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified
Transgender
Care Therapist, I specialize in
transgender
care and sexual issues. I work with the
LGBTQ
community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for
transgender
related surgeries.
Bradford Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
They treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma,
LGBTQ
+ Affirming, grief and loss, working with the geriatric population, are EMDR trained, specialize in addictions, work with adolescents, adults and children.
At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with
LGBTQ
+ issues, Trauma, all issues related to children, Couples, Family Conflict, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you?
Kimberly Meyers Libby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the past year and a half I have been passionate about increasing my competency in providing affirming care to the
LGBTQ
community by receiving training, education and supervision from experts and colleagues in the field.
I can see your strength, even when you cannot. I use my education and experience in psychology to lead you to discover your most authentic self. I believe that we all develop patterns of behaviors due to our life circumstances that can be both positive and negative. By examining these patterns in behavior and thought and how they serve us, one can make changes to improve life. I am an action-oriented therapist who believes therapy should not end as soon as you leave the office. I will often give techniques to practice or topics for further reflection.
Not accepting new clients
Mary Moore LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you have trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or
LGBT
issues, I can help.
My practice is currently full and I cannot take new clients at this time. Please check back! I treat each client as an individual, with respect, and use a collaborative style to meet your goals. In our first session, I will ask you to tell me the main reason you are seeking therapy, and start from there. As we work together, we will build on your strengths and work to reduce the symptoms you may have.
Rhi Gruppuso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CMHIMP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in adolescents 12+, young adults,
LGBTQ
, military family life, and work life balance.
I founded A Nourished Soul Therapy, LLC to provide a safe, judgement free space where your needs and challenges can be understood and addressed. My therapeutic orientation is holistic--working with body, mind and spirit. I use a variety of tools and techniques to help find balance, clarity, insight and vitality as we work through the challenges in your life. My experience as a Certified Mental Health Integrated Medicine Provider and Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, has been with diverse populations with a range of issues. I specialize in adolescents 12+, young adults,
LGBTQ
, military family life, and work life balance.
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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.