LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ijamsville, MD
I am serving the entire state of Maryland virtually. I have a warm, down to earth logical approach to helping clients meet their goals. I strongly believe in learning a client's perspective for issues brought to therapy. I use cognitive and behavioral modalities with a sense of humor, combined with a strong intuition to assist client's meet their treatment goals and improve their quality of life.
I am serving the entire state of Maryland virtually. I have a warm, down to earth logical approach to helping clients meet their goals. I strongly believe in learning a client's perspective for issues brought to therapy. I use cognitive and behavioral modalities with a sense of humor, combined with a strong intuition to assist client's meet their treatment goals and improve their quality of life.
I am passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves and build self-esteem. I work with my clients to create change in their daily lives. We work together to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and accept ourselves unconditionally.
I am passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves and build self-esteem. I work with my clients to create change in their daily lives. We work together to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and accept ourselves unconditionally.
It is exhausting trying to navigate life when you constantly feel overwhelmed, disconnected or like you have to figure everything out on your own. Maybe you're a teen or young adult trying to find yourself, an adult realizing that old ways of coping aren't working for you anymore, or someone sitting with the heavy heartbreak of fertility struggles, pregnancy loss or postpartum transition. That grief often feels invisible to others and is heavy to carry.
It is exhausting trying to navigate life when you constantly feel overwhelmed, disconnected or like you have to figure everything out on your own. Maybe you're a teen or young adult trying to find yourself, an adult realizing that old ways of coping aren't working for you anymore, or someone sitting with the heavy heartbreak of fertility struggles, pregnancy loss or postpartum transition. That grief often feels invisible to others and is heavy to carry.
Hi, I'm Bianca Johnson, LCPC, a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and adolescents through anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I work with clients who are often seeking deeper self-understanding, healthier coping skills, stronger communication, and more balance in their daily lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
Hi, I'm Bianca Johnson, LCPC, a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and adolescents through anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I work with clients who are often seeking deeper self-understanding, healthier coping skills, stronger communication, and more balance in their daily lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
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You've landed here because you're searching for something: a spark of creativity, improvement in that difficult relationship, a safe place to process what's happening in the world, a deeper relationship with your true self, a way to move through hurt and pain. Therapy that works goes beyond just chatting. You're looking for therapy that leads to change and helps you learn to be in your emotions so that you can move through them. Because, therapy that heals often shifts something inside of us, whether or not the situation changes too.
You've landed here because you're searching for something: a spark of creativity, improvement in that difficult relationship, a safe place to process what's happening in the world, a deeper relationship with your true self, a way to move through hurt and pain. Therapy that works goes beyond just chatting. You're looking for therapy that leads to change and helps you learn to be in your emotions so that you can move through them. Because, therapy that heals often shifts something inside of us, whether or not the situation changes too.
A number of things can get in the way of us having the life that we want. My role in therapy is to help clients think through strategies to better enable themselves to navigate the transitions and the difficult circumstances they encounter to ultimately become the person they want to be. Therapy is about living an authentic life by taking action on the things that matter most to us, living in the direction of what we see as valuable, and engaging fully in what we do. Let me help you become "unstuck" from old patterns and develop the tools to live a more satisfying life. You do not have to figure this out on your own.
A number of things can get in the way of us having the life that we want. My role in therapy is to help clients think through strategies to better enable themselves to navigate the transitions and the difficult circumstances they encounter to ultimately become the person they want to be. Therapy is about living an authentic life by taking action on the things that matter most to us, living in the direction of what we see as valuable, and engaging fully in what we do. Let me help you become "unstuck" from old patterns and develop the tools to live a more satisfying life. You do not have to figure this out on your own.
Accepting New Clients (6/2/2026)! Overwhelmed by intense emotions, impulsive urges, or self-harm? Are you a parent worried about a teen who feels stuck in depression, anxiety, or destructive behaviors? If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place! I specialize in full-model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a proven approach for borderline personality disorder, self-harm, suicidality, depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. Comprehensive DBT includes individual therapy, DBT skills training group, and 24/7 phone coaching (to implement DBT skills in your real life)! This treatment brightens and saves lives.
Accepting New Clients (6/2/2026)! Overwhelmed by intense emotions, impulsive urges, or self-harm? Are you a parent worried about a teen who feels stuck in depression, anxiety, or destructive behaviors? If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place! I specialize in full-model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a proven approach for borderline personality disorder, self-harm, suicidality, depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. Comprehensive DBT includes individual therapy, DBT skills training group, and 24/7 phone coaching (to implement DBT skills in your real life)! This treatment brightens and saves lives.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns that contribute to emotional distress, understand the beliefs and experiences that shape those patterns, and develop practical tools to help you respond to life with greater awareness, flexibility, and confidence. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, caregiving responsibilities, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you are working through the impact of past experiences or trying to better understand what you are facing right now, therapy can help you look beyond the surface.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns that contribute to emotional distress, understand the beliefs and experiences that shape those patterns, and develop practical tools to help you respond to life with greater awareness, flexibility, and confidence. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, caregiving responsibilities, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you are working through the impact of past experiences or trying to better understand what you are facing right now, therapy can help you look beyond the surface.
The people I work with cycle between trying to live up to their own or others' expectations, and then cope in self-defeating (or self-destructive) ways when they inevitably don't measure up. They avoid, lash out, and withdraw. They misuse substances, food, and their bodies. They get stuck; they get waylaid from their goals; and they get into trouble with their health, finances, relationships, and jobs. Anxiety, depression, and addictions take center stage, as their lives get further and further away from the life they wanted for themselves. If this is you, I can help.
The people I work with cycle between trying to live up to their own or others' expectations, and then cope in self-defeating (or self-destructive) ways when they inevitably don't measure up. They avoid, lash out, and withdraw. They misuse substances, food, and their bodies. They get stuck; they get waylaid from their goals; and they get into trouble with their health, finances, relationships, and jobs. Anxiety, depression, and addictions take center stage, as their lives get further and further away from the life they wanted for themselves. If this is you, I can help.
I specialize in supporting adult women as they navigate the many changes and challenges that can come with different stages of life, including health concerns, hormonal changes, grief and loss, career transitions, shifting family roles, evolving identities, and long-standing emotional patterns that may become more difficult to manage over time. In our work together, we explore both what you are experiencing now and the deeper patterns that influence how you see yourself, navigate relationships, and respond to life’s challenges.
I specialize in supporting adult women as they navigate the many changes and challenges that can come with different stages of life, including health concerns, hormonal changes, grief and loss, career transitions, shifting family roles, evolving identities, and long-standing emotional patterns that may become more difficult to manage over time. In our work together, we explore both what you are experiencing now and the deeper patterns that influence how you see yourself, navigate relationships, and respond to life’s challenges.
As a member of the Black, Queer, and neurodivergent communities, I provide an affirming space for those navigating any of these identities—whether you hold one, all three, or none of them.
I focus on healing from systemic trauma and the ways capitalism and patriarchy harm us. I offer individual therapy, friendship sessions, and my group, "It’s Always Pride in Here." My work is built on truth. I help you pull apart the systems that make you feel small so you can finally say more and live in your own power.
As a member of the Black, Queer, and neurodivergent communities, I provide an affirming space for those navigating any of these identities—whether you hold one, all three, or none of them.
I focus on healing from systemic trauma and the ways capitalism and patriarchy harm us. I offer individual therapy, friendship sessions, and my group, "It’s Always Pride in Here." My work is built on truth. I help you pull apart the systems that make you feel small so you can finally say more and live in your own power.
Allow me to embark on this journey to help you heal from the inside out. Together we can get to the root of trauma and addiction, so that you can transcend your experiences and grow in the direction of your goals. Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology. We must heal these wounds or we end up reenacting them in our individual, family and community relationships. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold space for you to do your work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Allow me to embark on this journey to help you heal from the inside out. Together we can get to the root of trauma and addiction, so that you can transcend your experiences and grow in the direction of your goals. Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology. We must heal these wounds or we end up reenacting them in our individual, family and community relationships. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold space for you to do your work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
My goal is to provide a welcoming and safe environment where you can address the challenges preventing you from living at your best. Using reflective listening and empathy, I enjoy collaborating with my clients to heal from past hurt, manage school or career stressors, work through relationship conflicts, and establish meaningful connections with others.
I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
My goal is to provide a welcoming and safe environment where you can address the challenges preventing you from living at your best. Using reflective listening and empathy, I enjoy collaborating with my clients to heal from past hurt, manage school or career stressors, work through relationship conflicts, and establish meaningful connections with others.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I prioritize creating a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel seen and understood.
I am licensed in Maryland, DC, and Maine. I strive to create a warm and authentic therapeutic space where we can safely explore and gain insight into challenges. Therapy is collaborative, with the understanding that each individual is the expert in their own life. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, integrative approach grounded in psychodynamic and relational work. I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies to support clients in building practical skills. My goal is to cultivate an environment for insight, self-compassion, growth, and a little humor.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I prioritize creating a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities feel seen and understood.
I am licensed in Maryland, DC, and Maine. I strive to create a warm and authentic therapeutic space where we can safely explore and gain insight into challenges. Therapy is collaborative, with the understanding that each individual is the expert in their own life. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, integrative approach grounded in psychodynamic and relational work. I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies to support clients in building practical skills. My goal is to cultivate an environment for insight, self-compassion, growth, and a little humor.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I strive to create a supportive, affirming, & inclusive space where clients feel heard, respected and safe to explore their experiences without judgment.
I work with individuals across the lifespan using a person-centered, evidence-based approach. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity development & relationship stress. I enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community as well as individuals experiencing mild to moderate mood concerns.
I am a graduate counseling intern working under clinical supervision and am committed to ethical, collaborative and client-centered care.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I strive to create a supportive, affirming, & inclusive space where clients feel heard, respected and safe to explore their experiences without judgment.
I work with individuals across the lifespan using a person-centered, evidence-based approach. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity development & relationship stress. I enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community as well as individuals experiencing mild to moderate mood concerns.
I am a graduate counseling intern working under clinical supervision and am committed to ethical, collaborative and client-centered care.
The Moth House is a counseling collective of LGBTQ+ therapists that specializes in providing affirming and liberating mental healthcare for individuals and relationships of all types (couples, polycules, families, friends).
We approach our therapeutic practice from the framework of liberation psychology and multicultural counseling, which aims to honor the role that intersectional experiences of oppression and cultural/identity factors have on the way clients show up in the therapeutic space.
The Moth House is a counseling collective of LGBTQ+ therapists that specializes in providing affirming and liberating mental healthcare for individuals and relationships of all types (couples, polycules, families, friends).
We approach our therapeutic practice from the framework of liberation psychology and multicultural counseling, which aims to honor the role that intersectional experiences of oppression and cultural/identity factors have on the way clients show up in the therapeutic space.
Coral (she/her) is a person-centered therapist at Allswell, Maryland's largest LGBTQ+ therapy clinic, who blends evidence-based approaches including CBT and DBT to support clients in creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Coral has experience working with individuals who have survived trauma, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and approaches this work with warmth, collaboration, and deep respect for each client's story. While she takes the work seriously, Coral also believes therapy can make room for humor—connection and healing don't always have to be heavy.
Coral (she/her) is a person-centered therapist at Allswell, Maryland's largest LGBTQ+ therapy clinic, who blends evidence-based approaches including CBT and DBT to support clients in creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Coral has experience working with individuals who have survived trauma, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and approaches this work with warmth, collaboration, and deep respect for each client's story. While she takes the work seriously, Coral also believes therapy can make room for humor—connection and healing don't always have to be heavy.
I help individual adults with a wide range of emotional problems and decisions, with a special focus on the LGBT community.
My specialty is working with clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I welcome transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming clients. I have worked extensively with gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients. Whether you come specifically to work on LGBT issues or not, know that you will be safe and treated respectfully here.
I help individual adults with a wide range of emotional problems and decisions, with a special focus on the LGBT community.
My specialty is working with clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I welcome transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming clients. I have worked extensively with gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients. Whether you come specifically to work on LGBT issues or not, know that you will be safe and treated respectfully here.
Inner-Evolution Counseling, Coaching & Yoga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Frederick, MD 21701
As a queer/pan and neurodiverse therapist, I often work with young people with marginalized identities, especially queer, neurodiverse, or disabled young people, who are navigating a world that was, in many ways, not built with them in mind.
It is extremely important to me to create a welcoming and affirming space in my therapy practice, one that respects and embraces peoples’ individuality, life experience, and culture. I am trans, polyamory, and ace/aro affirming, and I practice from a body positive/body liberation/health at every size (HAES) perspective.
As a queer/pan and neurodiverse therapist, I often work with young people with marginalized identities, especially queer, neurodiverse, or disabled young people, who are navigating a world that was, in many ways, not built with them in mind.
It is extremely important to me to create a welcoming and affirming space in my therapy practice, one that respects and embraces peoples’ individuality, life experience, and culture. I am trans, polyamory, and ace/aro affirming, and I practice from a body positive/body liberation/health at every size (HAES) perspective.
Our clinicians see individuals for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming emotions, self-esteem, academic challenges, family discord, lack of motivation as well as workplace challenges.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Our clinicians see individuals for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming emotions, self-esteem, academic challenges, family discord, lack of motivation as well as workplace challenges.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
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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.