Lesbian Therapists in Broadlands, VA
If you are experiencing stress and challenges in your life, dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression, you don’t need to go through it alone. I am committed to supporting you in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore issues and create meaningful changes in your life by gaining insight and developing new coping strategies.
If you are experiencing stress and challenges in your life, dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression, you don’t need to go through it alone. I am committed to supporting you in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore issues and create meaningful changes in your life by gaining insight and developing new coping strategies.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
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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.
Accepting new clients 6/15/26!
Feeling misunderstood? Do others tell you your emotions are “too much?” Are you feeling like suicide might be the only way out?
Do you avoid doing the things you love out of fear you’ll panic or “mess up?” Always feeling on-edge?
Exploring your gender or sexuality or figuring out how to navigate the world as a queer person?
I help people everyday overcome challenges like these. By combining your expertise on you and my knowledge and training in evidence-based therapy techniques, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we’ll work together to put together the pieces of your puzzle.
Accepting new clients 6/15/26!
Feeling misunderstood? Do others tell you your emotions are “too much?” Are you feeling like suicide might be the only way out?
Do you avoid doing the things you love out of fear you’ll panic or “mess up?” Always feeling on-edge?
Exploring your gender or sexuality or figuring out how to navigate the world as a queer person?
I help people everyday overcome challenges like these. By combining your expertise on you and my knowledge and training in evidence-based therapy techniques, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we’ll work together to put together the pieces of your puzzle.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
30 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
I cn help people who are trying to manage their anxiety, or who have experienced trauma in their lives, or who are having difficulty in their relationships and are trying to figure out why. I also focus on helping you to accept aspects of yourself, even if the rest of the world doesn't always seem to accept you. I can help you to understand yourself better by exploring the past and present with you, to determine what does and does not work in your life, and to understand (and fully claim) aspects of your identity.
I cn help people who are trying to manage their anxiety, or who have experienced trauma in their lives, or who are having difficulty in their relationships and are trying to figure out why. I also focus on helping you to accept aspects of yourself, even if the rest of the world doesn't always seem to accept you. I can help you to understand yourself better by exploring the past and present with you, to determine what does and does not work in your life, and to understand (and fully claim) aspects of your identity.
As one of the few certified sex therapists in the DMV area, with over 15 years of experience, I provide a safe, judgment-free space, often with light humor, to talk openly about sex, intimacy, and relationships. I work with individuals and couples navigating low sexual desire, mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, intimacy avoidance, sexual dysfunction, and questions around sexual or gender identity. Sex is often shaped by shame or silence; therapy offers a chance to untangle that. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from a partner or stuck in unfulfilling patterns, meaningful change is possible.
As one of the few certified sex therapists in the DMV area, with over 15 years of experience, I provide a safe, judgment-free space, often with light humor, to talk openly about sex, intimacy, and relationships. I work with individuals and couples navigating low sexual desire, mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, intimacy avoidance, sexual dysfunction, and questions around sexual or gender identity. Sex is often shaped by shame or silence; therapy offers a chance to untangle that. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from a partner or stuck in unfulfilling patterns, meaningful change is possible.
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,
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving emotional wellness and meaningful change. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as navigating complex systems of care. This broad foundation allows me to bring a thoughtful, collaborative, and systems-informed perspective to every therapeutic relationship. I believe effective therapy begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving emotional wellness and meaningful change. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as navigating complex systems of care. This broad foundation allows me to bring a thoughtful, collaborative, and systems-informed perspective to every therapeutic relationship. I believe effective therapy begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Do you find yourself reaching out for support about the same things, over and over? Frustrated with the same people, the same dynamics, the same outcomes – and not sure why nothing ever shifts? Maybe you're craving some relief, some quiet, some peace, but it always feels just out of reach. Maybe you're not even sure what you need, only that what you're doing isn't working. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone – and there are real reasons why you keep ending up in the same place.
Do you find yourself reaching out for support about the same things, over and over? Frustrated with the same people, the same dynamics, the same outcomes – and not sure why nothing ever shifts? Maybe you're craving some relief, some quiet, some peace, but it always feels just out of reach. Maybe you're not even sure what you need, only that what you're doing isn't working. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone – and there are real reasons why you keep ending up in the same place.
M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a psychotherapist at M&K Counseling Associates. Here, I’m committed to listening to your unique life story with warmth and curiosity. My approach to talk therapy combines evidence-based techniques with cultural mindfulness, helping you process emotions, build new skills, and navigate life's changes. Together, we’ll create a safe space for adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional distress—including those with diverse identities and experiences.
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a psychotherapist at M&K Counseling Associates. Here, I’m committed to listening to your unique life story with warmth and curiosity. My approach to talk therapy combines evidence-based techniques with cultural mindfulness, helping you process emotions, build new skills, and navigate life's changes. Together, we’ll create a safe space for adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional distress—including those with diverse identities and experiences.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, religious, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality. I have also completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, religious, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality. I have also completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Mixed Orientation Marriages in VA FL and VT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
McLean, VA 22101
Has your spouse come out as LGBT? Or are you married and living a closeted LGBT life? It's an extremely painful & challenging situation on either side of the equation. Here's the good news--I can help. I'm Kim Mazella, and I work with people every day who find themselves in mixed-orientation marriages and are navigating their new reality. Having experienced a MOM myself many years ago gives me a unique understanding, with compassion for both partners who find themselves in this difficult space. Whether you decide to make it work or go your separate ways, I can help you traverse the journey and come out on the other side.
Has your spouse come out as LGBT? Or are you married and living a closeted LGBT life? It's an extremely painful & challenging situation on either side of the equation. Here's the good news--I can help. I'm Kim Mazella, and I work with people every day who find themselves in mixed-orientation marriages and are navigating their new reality. Having experienced a MOM myself many years ago gives me a unique understanding, with compassion for both partners who find themselves in this difficult space. Whether you decide to make it work or go your separate ways, I can help you traverse the journey and come out on the other side.
I specialize in working with anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and relationship concerns. I work particularly well with clients who struggle with being compassionate towards themselves and need a space to understand and embrace their authentic selves so they can pursue what they truly value in life. I am also able to provide assessments and letters for transgender and gender non-conforming clients who are seeking gender affirming treatments.
I specialize in working with anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and relationship concerns. I work particularly well with clients who struggle with being compassionate towards themselves and need a space to understand and embrace their authentic selves so they can pursue what they truly value in life. I am also able to provide assessments and letters for transgender and gender non-conforming clients who are seeking gender affirming treatments.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
Welcome! My name is Delaney (she/her), and I am committed to providing affirming, evidence-based therapy by creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I’m honored to provide a judgment-free environment where you can process, feel, and heal at your own pace. Together, we can address current challenges as well as past experiences and underlying patterns to deepen your self-understanding and make lasting changes. As an LGBTQ+-affirming provider, I ensure that clients’ identities are celebrated and supported throughout the therapeutic journey.
Welcome! My name is Delaney (she/her), and I am committed to providing affirming, evidence-based therapy by creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I’m honored to provide a judgment-free environment where you can process, feel, and heal at your own pace. Together, we can address current challenges as well as past experiences and underlying patterns to deepen your self-understanding and make lasting changes. As an LGBTQ+-affirming provider, I ensure that clients’ identities are celebrated and supported throughout the therapeutic journey.
You may seem functional on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb or lost inside. I work with trauma, relationship wounds, postpartum mood disorders, addiction, and narcissistic abuse. With 23+ years of experience, my approach is warm, grounded, and direct. Therapy with me isn’t about "fixing" you - it’s about helping you feel seen, safe, and steady again, while creating lasting and sustainable change. When survival mode has taken over, I help my clients rebuild, deepen connection, and restore balance. I’m an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and founder of Falls Church Wellness Center, where mind-body healing is central to our work.
You may seem functional on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb or lost inside. I work with trauma, relationship wounds, postpartum mood disorders, addiction, and narcissistic abuse. With 23+ years of experience, my approach is warm, grounded, and direct. Therapy with me isn’t about "fixing" you - it’s about helping you feel seen, safe, and steady again, while creating lasting and sustainable change. When survival mode has taken over, I help my clients rebuild, deepen connection, and restore balance. I’m an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and founder of Falls Church Wellness Center, where mind-body healing is central to our work.
Moving through the ups and downs of life can be challenging. You might feel lonely or misunderstood. Maybe you feel stuck trying to move past painful experiences. You might feel uncertain about how to shift deeply rooted patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you. Let’s work together to create a path toward healing, growth, and self-acceptance. I offer a compassionate and supportive space as you navigate your healing journey. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a therapist who gets it. And I am passionate about supporting folks in the queer community, black people, and people of color.
Moving through the ups and downs of life can be challenging. You might feel lonely or misunderstood. Maybe you feel stuck trying to move past painful experiences. You might feel uncertain about how to shift deeply rooted patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you. Let’s work together to create a path toward healing, growth, and self-acceptance. I offer a compassionate and supportive space as you navigate your healing journey. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a therapist who gets it. And I am passionate about supporting folks in the queer community, black people, and people of color.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you come to explore your identities, your relationships, a life-changing event, or just the feeling that something is “off,” I believe powerful change can happen in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. It can be so difficult to seek out a therapist and I understand you may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I appreciate the resilience that led you to this page.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you come to explore your identities, your relationships, a life-changing event, or just the feeling that something is “off,” I believe powerful change can happen in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. It can be so difficult to seek out a therapist and I understand you may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I appreciate the resilience that led you to this page.
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.