LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Amissville, VA
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate life’s changes. Grounded in both my professional expertise and a deep sense of empathy, I strive to bring warmth, understanding, and genuine care into my work. I specialize in supporting individuals through the process of navigating life’s changes and transitions. To include anxiety, depression, relationships and/or marital concerns, stress management, and grief/loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate life’s changes. Grounded in both my professional expertise and a deep sense of empathy, I strive to bring warmth, understanding, and genuine care into my work. I specialize in supporting individuals through the process of navigating life’s changes and transitions. To include anxiety, depression, relationships and/or marital concerns, stress management, and grief/loss.
My background includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work, with additional expertise in working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I hold a Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. I’m trained in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing.
My background includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work, with additional expertise in working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I hold a Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. I’m trained in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing.
I am Ophelia Boadi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
I am Ophelia Boadi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
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Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Congratulations on deciding to reach out for support. Enlisting help is a challenging, but crucial, first step toward creating a life filled with more joy, meaning and satisfaction. Please allow me the opportunity to guide you through the challenges you are facing!
My education and training can help you navigate many situations, to include: your profound sense of loneliness or “not fitting in”, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, insomnia or sleep related issues, a later in life diagnosis, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and other neuro-divergance, social isolation, parenting a neurodiverse child,
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Congratulations on deciding to reach out for support. Enlisting help is a challenging, but crucial, first step toward creating a life filled with more joy, meaning and satisfaction. Please allow me the opportunity to guide you through the challenges you are facing!
My education and training can help you navigate many situations, to include: your profound sense of loneliness or “not fitting in”, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, insomnia or sleep related issues, a later in life diagnosis, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and other neuro-divergance, social isolation, parenting a neurodiverse child,
Hi, I’m Nikki, and I work with those who feel anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhealthy patterns, including those navigating major life transitions such as divorce, career shifts, changes in parenting, or life changes for teens like promotion to a new grade, transitioning to a new school, or starting college. I have specific experience supporting individuals dealing with grief, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and complex relationship boundaries. I am also dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs by identifying and building on their strengths to foster lasting resilience.
Hi, I’m Nikki, and I work with those who feel anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhealthy patterns, including those navigating major life transitions such as divorce, career shifts, changes in parenting, or life changes for teens like promotion to a new grade, transitioning to a new school, or starting college. I have specific experience supporting individuals dealing with grief, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and complex relationship boundaries. I am also dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs by identifying and building on their strengths to foster lasting resilience.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual and Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Bristow, VA 20136
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual and Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, VA 20155
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAR, MEd, LPC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals, couples, and families; with a particular focus on young adults, People of Color, LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and emotional resilience.
If you're searching for a psychotherapist who can hold the complexity of who you are; your history, your culture, your sexuality, your faith, your grief, and your desire to grow into someone more fully yourself, you've clicked on the right profile. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in Religion. My work exists at the intersection of lived experience, rigorous clinical training, and a lifelong study of anthropology, theology, philosophy, and the human search for meaning.
I work with individuals, couples, and families; with a particular focus on young adults, People of Color, LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and emotional resilience.
If you're searching for a psychotherapist who can hold the complexity of who you are; your history, your culture, your sexuality, your faith, your grief, and your desire to grow into someone more fully yourself, you've clicked on the right profile. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in Religion. My work exists at the intersection of lived experience, rigorous clinical training, and a lifelong study of anthropology, theology, philosophy, and the human search for meaning.
Many of the people I work with are trying to make sense of patterns that still have not quite added up, especially when previous diagnoses only partially explain their experiences. Patients across a wide range of backgrounds and identities often share a similar sense that these explanations sounded right on paper but did not fully hold up in real life. By accounting for both internal experiences such as physical health, emotions, mood, and thought patterns, and external realities such as relationships, marginalization, and broader social or global events, I work to understand how each person became who they are today.
Many of the people I work with are trying to make sense of patterns that still have not quite added up, especially when previous diagnoses only partially explain their experiences. Patients across a wide range of backgrounds and identities often share a similar sense that these explanations sounded right on paper but did not fully hold up in real life. By accounting for both internal experiences such as physical health, emotions, mood, and thought patterns, and external realities such as relationships, marginalization, and broader social or global events, I work to understand how each person became who they are today.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual and Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
Scarlet Lovejoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical areas of focus include sex, kink/BDSM, polyamory/ENM, LGBTQIA+, and trauma (including domestic and sexual violence, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders).
I provide services to individuals who are looking to explore the vulnerable parts of themselves using a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting a client wherever they are in the healing process and promoting healing and growth in every aspect of the client’s life.
My clinical areas of focus include sex, kink/BDSM, polyamory/ENM, LGBTQIA+, and trauma (including domestic and sexual violence, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders).
I provide services to individuals who are looking to explore the vulnerable parts of themselves using a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting a client wherever they are in the healing process and promoting healing and growth in every aspect of the client’s life.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual and Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
I work with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness, pain, loss, identity shifts, and life transitions - experiences that reshape how you see yourself, relate to others, and feel in your body. You may experience yourself pulling away from loved ones, overextending to hold things together, or feeling less sure about who you are. In relationships, this can show up as shutting down, overfunctioning, or getting caught in pursue–withdraw cycles that leave you both feeling alone. Together, we make sense of these patterns, what they’ve protected, what you need, and ways to shift toward greater connection, clarity, and calm.
I lead a social skills-based group, a DBT group and group for LGBTQIA.
I am dedicated to the principles of social justice and am committed to creating safe, nurturing spaces for my clients, so they can be their authentic selves. I provide affirming care for my clients while utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and client-centered therapy to assist my clients.
I lead a social skills-based group, a DBT group and group for LGBTQIA.
I am dedicated to the principles of social justice and am committed to creating safe, nurturing spaces for my clients, so they can be their authentic selves. I provide affirming care for my clients while utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and client-centered therapy to assist my clients.
I’m Sasha; a queer, non-binary, chronically ill/disabled, therapist practicing out of VA, with a focus on working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQAI+, kink/BDSM, consensually non-monogamous, neurodiverse, and chronic illness/disability communities and lifestyles.
It’s my belief that the stories we tell shape the way we move through the world. Your story matters, and I am here to listen. Beyond words, your body also holds its own truths. Together, we will engage in a combination of narrative and somatic practices, attuning to the wisdom your mind and body carry.
I’m Sasha; a queer, non-binary, chronically ill/disabled, therapist practicing out of VA, with a focus on working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQAI+, kink/BDSM, consensually non-monogamous, neurodiverse, and chronic illness/disability communities and lifestyles.
It’s my belief that the stories we tell shape the way we move through the world. Your story matters, and I am here to listen. Beyond words, your body also holds its own truths. Together, we will engage in a combination of narrative and somatic practices, attuning to the wisdom your mind and body carry.
You might be feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of it all. Therapy with me isn’t about slapping on a band-aid or pushing toxic positivity. It’s about slowing down, asking deeper questions, and creating space for the version of you that is emerging.
Whether you're navigating relationships, identity shifts, or just trying to feel like yourself again—I’m here to walk with you. My approach is rooted in attachment theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the belief that you decide what your healing looks like.
You might be feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of it all. Therapy with me isn’t about slapping on a band-aid or pushing toxic positivity. It’s about slowing down, asking deeper questions, and creating space for the version of you that is emerging.
Whether you're navigating relationships, identity shifts, or just trying to feel like yourself again—I’m here to walk with you. My approach is rooted in attachment theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the belief that you decide what your healing looks like.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+/Gender Non Binary clients, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, parents of children struggling with emotional regulation, and clients who have been diagnosed with mood disorders.
I believe we heal through relationships. They can positively rewire our brains and facilitate growth. In our sessions, we will enter into a therapeutic relationship through conversation. Together we will create a safe space and explore the things that are troubling you. We will learn more about your thoughts, your feelings, and your beliefs. We will examine how those things influence your behaviors. The more you know, the more control you have in the way you move through life. The key to transformational change is awareness. Our focus will be on the present-what is happening now, and how you want to be.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+/Gender Non Binary clients, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, parents of children struggling with emotional regulation, and clients who have been diagnosed with mood disorders.
I believe we heal through relationships. They can positively rewire our brains and facilitate growth. In our sessions, we will enter into a therapeutic relationship through conversation. Together we will create a safe space and explore the things that are troubling you. We will learn more about your thoughts, your feelings, and your beliefs. We will examine how those things influence your behaviors. The more you know, the more control you have in the way you move through life. The key to transformational change is awareness. Our focus will be on the present-what is happening now, and how you want to be.
I work well with people who are neurodivergent, autistic, queer, or introverted.
Are you feeling angry and overwhelmed by what's happening in the country and around the world? I get it. Moral injury comes from witnessing events and having to take actions that contradict your deeply held moral beliefs. If you are having intrusive thoughts, reliving painful memories, or having difficulty managing what's happening now, talk therapy may not be enough. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I can help you work through your experiences, without having to talk about all the details. Let's put the past in the past, so you can focus on what you want to do now.
I work well with people who are neurodivergent, autistic, queer, or introverted.
Are you feeling angry and overwhelmed by what's happening in the country and around the world? I get it. Moral injury comes from witnessing events and having to take actions that contradict your deeply held moral beliefs. If you are having intrusive thoughts, reliving painful memories, or having difficulty managing what's happening now, talk therapy may not be enough. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I can help you work through your experiences, without having to talk about all the details. Let's put the past in the past, so you can focus on what you want to do now.
Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, yet it is often misunderstood, rushed, or minimized.
Grief is not limited to death. Many individuals seek therapy for different forms of loss, including the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief related to illness, miscarriage or pregnancy loss, divorce or relationship changes, loss of identity, and loss of trust.
Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, yet it is often misunderstood, rushed, or minimized.
Grief is not limited to death. Many individuals seek therapy for different forms of loss, including the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief related to illness, miscarriage or pregnancy loss, divorce or relationship changes, loss of identity, and loss of trust.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, or a major life change, therapy can be a place to exhale, regroup, and find your footing again. I offer a grounded, judgment-free space where you can be fully yourself while working toward lasting change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, or a major life change, therapy can be a place to exhale, regroup, and find your footing again. I offer a grounded, judgment-free space where you can be fully yourself while working toward lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their relationships or daily lives. My clients often seek clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths, rebuild confidence, and create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others. I often remind clients of William James’ words: “The greatest weapon we have to combat stress is the ability to choose our thoughts.”
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their relationships or daily lives. My clients often seek clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths, rebuild confidence, and create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others. I often remind clients of William James’ words: “The greatest weapon we have to combat stress is the ability to choose our thoughts.”
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Amissville
- Bristow
- Culpeper
- Dumfries
- Front Royal
- Gainesville
- Haymarket
- Middleburg
- Montclair
- Stephens City
- Sudley Springs
- The Plains
- Warrenton
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.