Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

In Person, Arlington, VA 22207

(571) 470-5428

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With over 12 years in healthcare, Roland utilizes the relationship between the client and therapist to facilitate forward growth and healing, with the goal of becoming the best version of themselves. Roland uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including experiential and reality-based approaches to highlight implementing changes in the here & now. As a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable to promote safety and collaboration in the therapeutic space for people of all orientations and genders.

Roland loves working with the aromantic and asexual community, young adults struggling with delayed independence, queer veterans and families, people pleasing tendencies, the gay male population, and people working on improving their abilities to self-advocate and empower themselves. He also works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and gender diversity.

He has a special passion particularly for working with delayed independence young adults, the ace/aro spectrum, gender diverse populations, and has extensive experience working with cis, hetero individuals and adolescents (16+) as well. Roland is also taking new clients for short term brainspotting sessions and intensives. Can see clients in VA, DC, and MA.

Call or Email Roland Scheppske now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 470-5428

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LGBT Counseling Collaborative, PLLC

In Person

Arlington, VA 22207 map

(571) 470-5428

Boston, MA 02116

Roland is not currently accepting new clients, however, has colleagues at his practice who are both in-person & telehealth. Reach out today!

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Depression and Anxiety

$220 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (571) 470-5428

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LGBT Counseling Collaborative, PLLC

In Person

Arlington, VA 22207 map

(571) 470-5428

Boston, MA 02116

Roland is not currently accepting new clients, however, has colleagues at his practice who are both in-person & telehealth. Reach out today!

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Depression and Anxiety

$220 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $260
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

If I do not work with your insurance, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your out of network benefit for partial reimbursement. We also maintain twenty percent of our case load as sliding scale only.

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701013924 Roland Scheppske

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Marymount University, Master's in Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

License: DC Health / Massachusetts Board of Health PRC200012493 / LMHC10004835 / 2025

Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 1738693 / 2025

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (571) 470-5428

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (571) 470-5428

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

LGBTQ+
Depression
Anxiety

Expertise

ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Image
Cancer
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Infidelity
Irritable Bowel Disease Stressors
Lesbian
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Video Game Addiction

Roland particularly loves working with the aromantic and asexual community, young adults working on autonomy and confidence in delayed independence, queer veterans and military members and their families, those with people pleasing tendencies, the gay male population, and people wanting to work on improving their abilities to self-advocate and empower themselves.

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

8 Endorsements

SC Nealy

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, MA

Roland has such a big heart for healing and helping. I am so impressed with the grace and gentleness he approaches every client with, while still being direct and challenging at the same time.

The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative

LPC, NCC, CCMHC

Impressively trained and deeply empathetic, Roland is an incredible therapist to teens and adults!

Hannah Shahabi

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC

Roland has a fresh take on therapy, steering away from getting lost in the past. You can trust him to be honest throughout session and provide the safe space to process difficult emotions.

Andrew E Colsky

Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, LPC

Monica P. Band

Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, NCC, ACS, CCC

Roland is a grounded, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. He brings deep presence, compassion, and clarity to his work-creating a safe space for healing, self-exploration, and growth. I have known him for years and highly recommend!

Connor Keuntje

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC

Roland does amazing work, particularly around Brainspotting and cutting edge techniques that really help clients thrive and heal!

Jessie Wedell

Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC

I'm grateful to be coworkers with Roland and see how compassionately and skillfully he works with clients. He's a great therapist and someone to work with!

Giovonni Hinton

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Roland is a wonderful clinical leader and teacher, and his workshops and seminars are thoughtful and provoking. His work with clients, but also as a clinical director for other therapists, is intuitive, personal, and skillful.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Music Therapy
Psychodynamic
Reality Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Roland uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including experiential and reality-based approaches to highlight implementing changes in the here & now. As a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable to promote safety and collaboration in the therapeutic space.

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Groups

Asexual Spectrum Process Group

Hosted by

Roland Scheppske

Chloe Goldbach and Roland Scheppske are leading an ongoing interpersonal process group for anyone 18+ years old who identifies on the asexual or aromantic spectrums. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, asexual identity exploration, self-esteem, peer relationships, self-advocacy, and more. The group only meet 2 weeks out of the month and is currently in person. Another virtual cohort will be beginning in Spring 2025. Please email to be interviewed for membership today.

Expertise

Peer Relationships

Transgender

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$130

Group Meets

Every other Tue 6 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

Location

LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative

Arlington, VA 22207

Email Roland Scheppske about this group or call - (571) 470-5428

Gay Men's Virtual Process Group

Hosted by

Roland Scheppske

Led by Roland Scheppske, LPC, this weekly* virtual process group is for those identifying as gay cis men ages 18+ years old. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on boundary setting, families of origin, self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. This group only meets 3 weeks out of the month.

Expertise

Anxiety

Men's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$80-$130

Group Meets

Every Mon 5 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.

Location

LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative

Arlington, VA 22207

Email Roland Scheppske about this group or call - (571) 470-5428

Location

Primary Location

LGBT Counseling Collaborative, PLLC

In Person

Arlington, VA 22207

(571) 470-5428

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Boston, MA 02116

(571) 470-5428

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Roland is not currently accepting new clients, however, has colleagues at his practice who are both in-person & telehealth. Reach out today!

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 470-5428

Roland is not currently accepting new clients, however, has colleagues at his practice who are both in-person & telehealth. Reach out today!

Roland Scheppske

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 470-5428

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