LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Middletown, MD
I help people who feel isolated, depressed, or stressed feel better, and more satisfied with important aspect of their life. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or, with where you are in life right now, contact me. Let's work together to figure out the source of your pain or unhappiness. As we explore you, and your current and past circumstances, my hope is to provide you with the insight you need to grow and be more resilient.
I help people who feel isolated, depressed, or stressed feel better, and more satisfied with important aspect of their life. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or, with where you are in life right now, contact me. Let's work together to figure out the source of your pain or unhappiness. As we explore you, and your current and past circumstances, my hope is to provide you with the insight you need to grow and be more resilient.
I’m a cooccurring disorders and mental health therapist, licensed in Maryland and Washington DC. I’m committed to helping individuals learn how to navigate the challenges that life tosses at us. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors and developing coping strategies based on your personal strengths. I believe that healing and growth are nonlinear and sometimes more complicated than we anticipate. I am passionate about everyone having the ability to change, no matter their past.
I’m a cooccurring disorders and mental health therapist, licensed in Maryland and Washington DC. I’m committed to helping individuals learn how to navigate the challenges that life tosses at us. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors and developing coping strategies based on your personal strengths. I believe that healing and growth are nonlinear and sometimes more complicated than we anticipate. I am passionate about everyone having the ability to change, no matter their past.
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling for a variety of reasons, such as healing from trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, life transitions/adjustment, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and self-exploration.
I work primarily from a person-centered approach while also relying heavily on experiential and mindfulness based interventions. I also specialize in trauma and I'm trained in EMDR. No therapy approach is one size fits all, so I enjoy working together with clients to find what works best for them and helps them to feel the most supported.
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling for a variety of reasons, such as healing from trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, life transitions/adjustment, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and self-exploration.
I work primarily from a person-centered approach while also relying heavily on experiential and mindfulness based interventions. I also specialize in trauma and I'm trained in EMDR. No therapy approach is one size fits all, so I enjoy working together with clients to find what works best for them and helps them to feel the most supported.
If you're thinking of seeking therapy, listen to that inner voice. Whether it turns out to be some simple problem solving or an adventurous journey of self discovery, a therapeutic experience is always valuable. I love my work and feel honored to share in your journey. My approach is warm, light-hearted and down to earth. I am a clinical social worker and have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and couples.
If you're thinking of seeking therapy, listen to that inner voice. Whether it turns out to be some simple problem solving or an adventurous journey of self discovery, a therapeutic experience is always valuable. I love my work and feel honored to share in your journey. My approach is warm, light-hearted and down to earth. I am a clinical social worker and have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and couples.
When things are not working out that is when people look for a website like this one. I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem. I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal. I customize my approach on an individual basis emphasizing an individuals strengths. My view on therapy is that it is a partnership building on the strengths and values or the client to foster growth and wellness.
When things are not working out that is when people look for a website like this one. I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues specializing in anxiety, depression, abuse, abuser intervention and low self-esteem. I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal. I customize my approach on an individual basis emphasizing an individuals strengths. My view on therapy is that it is a partnership building on the strengths and values or the client to foster growth and wellness.
A clinical social worker with a strong emphasis on the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, I take pride in my ability to create and maintain an environment tailored to each unique individual. I am curious and creative in my approach. Clients appreciate my ability to be direct and nonjudgmental. I draw on humanistic, cognitive, and mindfulness techniques. I enjoy jungian approach and the emphasis of personal choice in our life outcome. I primarily utilize CBT and narrative therapeutic modalities.
A clinical social worker with a strong emphasis on the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, I take pride in my ability to create and maintain an environment tailored to each unique individual. I am curious and creative in my approach. Clients appreciate my ability to be direct and nonjudgmental. I draw on humanistic, cognitive, and mindfulness techniques. I enjoy jungian approach and the emphasis of personal choice in our life outcome. I primarily utilize CBT and narrative therapeutic modalities.
Rise Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We're so glad you're here! At Rise Counseling & Wellness Group, we believe people change and grow when they're able to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and we are passionate about helping people become more authentic versions of themselves. We hope that in our work together we can help support you while you find the version of you that you want to be!
We're so glad you're here! At Rise Counseling & Wellness Group, we believe people change and grow when they're able to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and we are passionate about helping people become more authentic versions of themselves. We hope that in our work together we can help support you while you find the version of you that you want to be!
It has been shown time and again the relationship between client and counselor is the most important part of a therapy experience. It is always on my mind to ensure that our relationship remains entirely focused on you, but as a part of the collaborative duo that will become client and therapist I’m happy to share a bit about myself. Relationally, I have been described as down-to-earth, authentic and sincere and I enjoy laughing and celebrating with clients in the therapy space as well. With humility and curiosity I am eager to hear about your life experiences. Licensed in Tennessee, Maryland & Virginia.
It has been shown time and again the relationship between client and counselor is the most important part of a therapy experience. It is always on my mind to ensure that our relationship remains entirely focused on you, but as a part of the collaborative duo that will become client and therapist I’m happy to share a bit about myself. Relationally, I have been described as down-to-earth, authentic and sincere and I enjoy laughing and celebrating with clients in the therapy space as well. With humility and curiosity I am eager to hear about your life experiences. Licensed in Tennessee, Maryland & Virginia.
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You may be reaching a point where old roles no longer fit: scapegoat, caretaker, emotional stabilizer, or “the strong one.”
What follows can feel disorienting, including grief, anger, relief, and a growing refusal to contort yourself for systems that relied on your silence.
I work with adults who are ready to step out of survival roles and into sovereignty—people who want to understand how they adapted, not stay stuck retelling what hurt. Many of my clients are navigating estrangement, enmeshed family systems, complex trauma, identity shifts, or the consequences of choosing themselves for the first time.
You may be reaching a point where old roles no longer fit: scapegoat, caretaker, emotional stabilizer, or “the strong one.”
What follows can feel disorienting, including grief, anger, relief, and a growing refusal to contort yourself for systems that relied on your silence.
I work with adults who are ready to step out of survival roles and into sovereignty—people who want to understand how they adapted, not stay stuck retelling what hurt. Many of my clients are navigating estrangement, enmeshed family systems, complex trauma, identity shifts, or the consequences of choosing themselves for the first time.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I believe therapy should be collaborative. I aim to create a safe space where you can feel free to be your most authentic self without fear of judgment. I am proudly a LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex positive therapist. Therapy is a place where you can laugh as well as cry which is all part of the healing process.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I believe therapy should be collaborative. I aim to create a safe space where you can feel free to be your most authentic self without fear of judgment. I am proudly a LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex positive therapist. Therapy is a place where you can laugh as well as cry which is all part of the healing process.
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.
Are strong, intense emotions affecting your life? Do you feel like you are in the passenger seat of your own life? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and untangle these feelings. Together, we will delve into your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain valuable insights. My goal is to equip you with tools to build the life you envision and adapt to adversity. In our sessions, you will find a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported. My approach is solution-focused, aiming to construct practical solutions to the stressors in your life.
Are strong, intense emotions affecting your life? Do you feel like you are in the passenger seat of your own life? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and untangle these feelings. Together, we will delve into your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain valuable insights. My goal is to equip you with tools to build the life you envision and adapt to adversity. In our sessions, you will find a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported. My approach is solution-focused, aiming to construct practical solutions to the stressors in your life.
You don't have to do all this alone; we were never mean to.
That's a paraphrasing of a Brene Brown quote, and it's one of my mantras as a therapist. If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, loss, parenting, or something else that feels like too much to carry, I can help.
I'm a telehealth therapist and I love working with overwhelmed moms, stressed out and anxious college students, and those struggling with grief/loss. If you fall outside of these parameters, but something about my profile resonates with you, reach out to me anyway; I love working with a variety of clients.
You don't have to do all this alone; we were never mean to.
That's a paraphrasing of a Brene Brown quote, and it's one of my mantras as a therapist. If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, loss, parenting, or something else that feels like too much to carry, I can help.
I'm a telehealth therapist and I love working with overwhelmed moms, stressed out and anxious college students, and those struggling with grief/loss. If you fall outside of these parameters, but something about my profile resonates with you, reach out to me anyway; I love working with a variety of clients.
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.
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.
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.
Justine Del
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, eating disorders and disordered eating, body image, neurodiversity (including autism, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges), stress and burnout, perfectionism, sex and intimacy concerns, and general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief.
My style is warm, laid-back, and collaborative, while also honest and depth-oriented. I’m easy to talk to, but I’m not a “smile and nod” therapist — I’ll ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns, and help you notice the relationship dynamics and emotional themes that may be keeping you stuck.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, eating disorders and disordered eating, body image, neurodiversity (including autism, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges), stress and burnout, perfectionism, sex and intimacy concerns, and general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief.
My style is warm, laid-back, and collaborative, while also honest and depth-oriented. I’m easy to talk to, but I’m not a “smile and nod” therapist — I’ll ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns, and help you notice the relationship dynamics and emotional themes that may be keeping you stuck.
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
When emotions like anxiety, depression, or overwhelm take over, life can feel disorienting and isolating. You might feel unsure of who you are, what you want, or how to move forward. Maybe you’re constantly on edge, overthinking everything and stuck in overdrive; or you might feel numb, hopeless, and like you're moving in slow motion. You may long for connection but worry about being "too much." Your experience is unique but you do not have to navigate it alone. Together we can work to help you reconnect with your values, build coping tools, and begin creating a life that feels more balanced and worth living.
When emotions like anxiety, depression, or overwhelm take over, life can feel disorienting and isolating. You might feel unsure of who you are, what you want, or how to move forward. Maybe you’re constantly on edge, overthinking everything and stuck in overdrive; or you might feel numb, hopeless, and like you're moving in slow motion. You may long for connection but worry about being "too much." Your experience is unique but you do not have to navigate it alone. Together we can work to help you reconnect with your values, build coping tools, and begin creating a life that feels more balanced and worth living.
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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.