Lesbian Therapists in Chantilly, VA
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a warm, authentic, and collaborative space where adults can explore life’s challenges, gain insight, and create meaningful change. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, separation and divorce, fertility, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, trauma, self-esteem, chronic illness, medical and surgical weight loss, and work-life balance. I am passionate about providing affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a warm, authentic, and collaborative space where adults can explore life’s challenges, gain insight, and create meaningful change. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, separation and divorce, fertility, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, trauma, self-esteem, chronic illness, medical and surgical weight loss, and work-life balance. I am passionate about providing affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
The road to transformation is through conversation! I am a counselor and executive coach combining over 30 years of extensive interpersonal communication expertise and corporate background experience. I work with individuals (couples and groups) from all walks of life who feel stuck, hurt or struggling with their own pain and challenges. Are you feeling low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviors (such as alcohol and drug use), experiencing PTSD, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, workplace stress/layoffs, social injustice or lacking direction, meaning and purpose?
The road to transformation is through conversation! I am a counselor and executive coach combining over 30 years of extensive interpersonal communication expertise and corporate background experience. I work with individuals (couples and groups) from all walks of life who feel stuck, hurt or struggling with their own pain and challenges. Are you feeling low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviors (such as alcohol and drug use), experiencing PTSD, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, workplace stress/layoffs, social injustice or lacking direction, meaning and purpose?
Court-required VASAP or DOT-SAP assessment? Struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or autism-related questions? You do not have to figure it out alone. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure where to begin. My practice is affirming, culturally responsive, and especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, and those navigating identity, discrimination, relationship stress, or court-mandated requirements.
Court-required VASAP or DOT-SAP assessment? Struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or autism-related questions? You do not have to figure it out alone. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure where to begin. My practice is affirming, culturally responsive, and especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, and those navigating identity, discrimination, relationship stress, or court-mandated requirements.
My ideal clients are growth-oriented adults who are starting to connect the dots between how they grew up and how they show up now. They're often navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that something is off, and they're beginning to suspect the roots go deeper than right now.
Many of them have always been the responsible one, the peacekeeper, the one who knew how to read the room. They're self-aware and motivated, and not looking for someone to just validate them. They want to actually understand themselves and make real changes.
My ideal clients are growth-oriented adults who are starting to connect the dots between how they grew up and how they show up now. They're often navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that something is off, and they're beginning to suspect the roots go deeper than right now.
Many of them have always been the responsible one, the peacekeeper, the one who knew how to read the room. They're self-aware and motivated, and not looking for someone to just validate them. They want to actually understand themselves and make real changes.
In a world where many feel their life is out of control or in chaos, I offer a safe place to attain a new sense of serenity through common sense counseling. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents untangle and overcome life's disappointments and difficult experiences by offering new perspectives, and new coping strategies through a Christian worldview. My goal is to help the hurting identify the origin of their pain, suffering and damaging behaviors and to find a new, life-long sense of emotional sobriety and overall good health.
In a world where many feel their life is out of control or in chaos, I offer a safe place to attain a new sense of serenity through common sense counseling. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents untangle and overcome life's disappointments and difficult experiences by offering new perspectives, and new coping strategies through a Christian worldview. My goal is to help the hurting identify the origin of their pain, suffering and damaging behaviors and to find a new, life-long sense of emotional sobriety and overall good health.
My name is Jasper "Jay" Boomer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. As an Army Veteran, I bring a unique perspective and deep commitment to serving individuals from all walks of life, including those with military backgrounds.
I specialize in substance use and addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, and adjustment disorders. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations navigating complex and often challenging life circumstance
My name is Jasper "Jay" Boomer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. As an Army Veteran, I bring a unique perspective and deep commitment to serving individuals from all walks of life, including those with military backgrounds.
I specialize in substance use and addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, and adjustment disorders. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations navigating complex and often challenging life circumstance
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected after trauma or ongoing stress? You don't have to carry it alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, burnout, or other life challenges. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences while using evidence-based approaches that address your mind and body's response to distress. Whatever has brought you here, we'll work together to help you move beyond survival and build a life that feels more connected, balanced, and fulfilling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected after trauma or ongoing stress? You don't have to carry it alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, burnout, or other life challenges. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences while using evidence-based approaches that address your mind and body's response to distress. Whatever has brought you here, we'll work together to help you move beyond survival and build a life that feels more connected, balanced, and fulfilling.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the growth and development of my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, my clients can expect to be heard, supported, and encouraged as they work through their struggles to help them move forward. I have experience with all ages – children, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I provide services for individual, groups, and families.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the growth and development of my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, my clients can expect to be heard, supported, and encouraged as they work through their struggles to help them move forward. I have experience with all ages – children, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I provide services for individual, groups, and families.
**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help those struggling with relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, trauma, addictions, partners suffering from sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, shame and spiritual brokenness.
**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help those struggling with relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, trauma, addictions, partners suffering from sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, shame and spiritual brokenness.
Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
Hello, I’m Marquitta. I look forward to starting this journey toward healing and growth with you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Many clients come feeling stressed, anxious, or facing depression or major life transitions. You may want a space to explore your emotions, understand patterns, and find practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I have over 20 years experience in private practice providing outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, stress and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and confident in their daily lives.
I am licensed to work with clients in Virginia and Florida.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions in Virginia with convenient telehealth sessions for clients located in Florida.
I have over 20 years experience in private practice providing outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, stress and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and confident in their daily lives.
I am licensed to work with clients in Virginia and Florida.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions in Virginia with convenient telehealth sessions for clients located in Florida.
Over the last 10+ years I have focused my practice on working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and have established practice with the LGBT population.
Over the last 10+ years I have focused my practice on working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and have established practice with the LGBT population.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
In my 15+ years of being a therapist I have found that the traditional face to face support works wonders for some, but is not a good fit for others. Some of my clients have found sitting in one place for 45 minutes a challenge, or feel too much pressure to truly open up and share what they are thinking and feeling. With this in mind, I hope that my practice will serve as a new space for people seeking support in a slightly different manner. I hope to use "walk and talk therapy" to give an outlet to those who would usually outright avoid counseling, or not fully invest as it doesn't work for them.
In my 15+ years of being a therapist I have found that the traditional face to face support works wonders for some, but is not a good fit for others. Some of my clients have found sitting in one place for 45 minutes a challenge, or feel too much pressure to truly open up and share what they are thinking and feeling. With this in mind, I hope that my practice will serve as a new space for people seeking support in a slightly different manner. I hope to use "walk and talk therapy" to give an outlet to those who would usually outright avoid counseling, or not fully invest as it doesn't work for them.
Susan McCormick is a trauma-informed therapist, speaker, and mental health advocate, and the Owner and Founder of The Wellness Connection, an integrative mental health practice dedicated to whole-person healing. She believes meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen, understood, and safe enough to grow.
Susan is also the owner of Serenity Cove, a therapeutic retreat space offering intensive, immersive experiences for deep emotional healing, and the founder of The Cormac Finn McCarty Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free therapy scholarships to families who otherwise could not afford care.
Susan McCormick is a trauma-informed therapist, speaker, and mental health advocate, and the Owner and Founder of The Wellness Connection, an integrative mental health practice dedicated to whole-person healing. She believes meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen, understood, and safe enough to grow.
Susan is also the owner of Serenity Cove, a therapeutic retreat space offering intensive, immersive experiences for deep emotional healing, and the founder of The Cormac Finn McCarty Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free therapy scholarships to families who otherwise could not afford care.
It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will help restore balance and freedom in your life.
It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will help restore balance and freedom in your life.
Are you or a loved one struggling with alcohol or drug use? Tried other treatment that didn't work? Not find 12-step meetings useful? We are a DBHDS licensed, Joint Commission accredited adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program. We are for people stepping down from a residential/detox program or need more than 1x week therapy. Your treatment may include group, individual, or family counseling, case management, and drug/alcohol testing. There is a step down Continuing Care group. If you want to change your relationship with alcohol but are not ready to give it up, the Alcohol Moderation Program may be for you.
Are you or a loved one struggling with alcohol or drug use? Tried other treatment that didn't work? Not find 12-step meetings useful? We are a DBHDS licensed, Joint Commission accredited adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program. We are for people stepping down from a residential/detox program or need more than 1x week therapy. Your treatment may include group, individual, or family counseling, case management, and drug/alcohol testing. There is a step down Continuing Care group. If you want to change your relationship with alcohol but are not ready to give it up, the Alcohol Moderation Program may be for you.
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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.