Lesbian Therapists in Dumfries, VA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I accept several insurance plans in MA and provide a superbill when I do not accept your insurance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I accept several insurance plans in MA and provide a superbill when I do not accept your insurance.
Marriage and Family Therapy Solutions, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LSATP
1 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22026
Providing supervision to LPC and LMFT Clinical Residents. As the spouse of a retired military service member, my passion is working with people whose work is serving others; military service members, health care professionals, government employees and teachers. I am a systems therapist and look at how each person is impacted by their entire system i.e. family, friends, work and school. My goal is to help people learn more about themselves, the choices they make, how they communicate with others and how they cope with the stresses of life. Together we will work towards meeting your specific and unique treatment goals.
Providing supervision to LPC and LMFT Clinical Residents. As the spouse of a retired military service member, my passion is working with people whose work is serving others; military service members, health care professionals, government employees and teachers. I am a systems therapist and look at how each person is impacted by their entire system i.e. family, friends, work and school. My goal is to help people learn more about themselves, the choices they make, how they communicate with others and how they cope with the stresses of life. Together we will work towards meeting your specific and unique treatment goals.
You’re sick of feeling stuck, sad and stressed, not getting enough sleep because you stay awake worrying. At the expense of your own needs, you give so much to others and feel pulled into different directions at once. You're not even sure if you know who you are anymore. Your adventurous spirit is calling you to take some bold leaps and make some giant changes, but the thought of doing so causes anxiety, and this holds you back. There’s no award for going it alone. Let’s do it together! I’m here to help you stay true to yourself, pursue your passions, and leap into the unknown with the knowing that it will be 100% worth it.
You’re sick of feeling stuck, sad and stressed, not getting enough sleep because you stay awake worrying. At the expense of your own needs, you give so much to others and feel pulled into different directions at once. You're not even sure if you know who you are anymore. Your adventurous spirit is calling you to take some bold leaps and make some giant changes, but the thought of doing so causes anxiety, and this holds you back. There’s no award for going it alone. Let’s do it together! I’m here to help you stay true to yourself, pursue your passions, and leap into the unknown with the knowing that it will be 100% worth it.
M'mere Dane Counseling GA ( Sabrina Adkinson)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of M'mere Dane Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of M'mere Dane Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
Everyone wants to be able to control and manage the things they are going through and experiencing in their life, and at times that can be hard. My counseling style is relaxed and person centered. I am attentive, empathetic, and have a wide range of skills and experience that can be tailored to best support you. I have over 10 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with a range of diagnosis from Autism to Schizophrenia. Working with children is my passion. I have a good track record working with children and helping them achieve complete independence.
Everyone wants to be able to control and manage the things they are going through and experiencing in their life, and at times that can be hard. My counseling style is relaxed and person centered. I am attentive, empathetic, and have a wide range of skills and experience that can be tailored to best support you. I have over 10 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with a range of diagnosis from Autism to Schizophrenia. Working with children is my passion. I have a good track record working with children and helping them achieve complete independence.
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and relationship counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and relationship counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
Are you looking for improved confidence? Having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, life adjustments? Motivated to put in the work, open to learning new skills, and moving toward a more grounded, fulfilling, and aligned version of yourself? For 11 years I have worked with adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, military trauma, & experiencing relationship conflicts. I will work along side you to get to the root of what is influencing your behaviors, and give you realistic and useful tools!
Are you looking for improved confidence? Having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, life adjustments? Motivated to put in the work, open to learning new skills, and moving toward a more grounded, fulfilling, and aligned version of yourself? For 11 years I have worked with adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, military trauma, & experiencing relationship conflicts. I will work along side you to get to the root of what is influencing your behaviors, and give you realistic and useful tools!
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
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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.
I’m really glad you’ve taken this step toward support and healing. I work with adolescents and adults navigating focus, organization, and follow-through challenges, along with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is for each session to leave you feeling heard, supported, and equipped with tools you can use in your daily life.
I’m really glad you’ve taken this step toward support and healing. I work with adolescents and adults navigating focus, organization, and follow-through challenges, along with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is for each session to leave you feeling heard, supported, and equipped with tools you can use in your daily life.
I help people reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone unseen, overextended, or unsupported. Many of my clients present as responsible and high-achieving on the outside, but are carrying more than others may realize. They are navigating demanding careers, cultural expectations, stressful relationship dynamics, or environments where they have learned to overperform or shrink parts of themselves in order to feel accepted or safe. My specialty is helping People of Color & LGBTQ+ adults explore life beyond this reality.
I help people reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone unseen, overextended, or unsupported. Many of my clients present as responsible and high-achieving on the outside, but are carrying more than others may realize. They are navigating demanding careers, cultural expectations, stressful relationship dynamics, or environments where they have learned to overperform or shrink parts of themselves in order to feel accepted or safe. My specialty is helping People of Color & LGBTQ+ adults explore life beyond this reality.
You want a strong connected mother-daughter relationship but it seems like there is just too much hurt and chaos to work through. Some days you hardly recognize the person you used to feel so close to. Maybe adolescence feels like it wrecked what was once a great relationship. But you’re ready to make a change - this relationship is too important and deserves mindful repair. I want to help you get there.
You want a strong connected mother-daughter relationship but it seems like there is just too much hurt and chaos to work through. Some days you hardly recognize the person you used to feel so close to. Maybe adolescence feels like it wrecked what was once a great relationship. But you’re ready to make a change - this relationship is too important and deserves mindful repair. I want to help you get there.
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.
I am now accepting new clients in VA & MD.
Hello! Something I have learned as a clinician is that the most important part of therapy is the rapport we have with the individuals we work with. Each person has their own challenges in life, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. I am here to help you along your journey to being the best version of yourself and work through some of the life experiences that you may have a hard time navigating. You don't have to do this alone. Together, we will work to get through these hard times and accomplish your personal goals.
I am now accepting new clients in VA & MD.
Hello! Something I have learned as a clinician is that the most important part of therapy is the rapport we have with the individuals we work with. Each person has their own challenges in life, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. I am here to help you along your journey to being the best version of yourself and work through some of the life experiences that you may have a hard time navigating. You don't have to do this alone. Together, we will work to get through these hard times and accomplish your personal goals.
Are you feeling out of control due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity-related stress? Maybe you're navigating life and want a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe. You might be struggling with emotional regulation, low self-esteem, or unhelpful coping strategies, and you're ready for real change. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related issues, life transition adjustment, and LGBTQ+ challenges.
Are you feeling out of control due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity-related stress? Maybe you're navigating life and want a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe. You might be struggling with emotional regulation, low self-esteem, or unhelpful coping strategies, and you're ready for real change. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related issues, life transition adjustment, and LGBTQ+ challenges.
I specialize in relational, somatic, and trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults from all walks of life, but especially folks with LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and intercultural identities.
I'm here to support you with compassion and authentic connection - whether it's processing trauma, navigating family dynamics or life transitions, grieving or anticipating a loss, feeling overwhelmed and easily triggered, caring for others without losing yourself, exploring patterns in your relationships and daily life, enhancing resilience, or creating a space to slow down and reflect.
I specialize in relational, somatic, and trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults from all walks of life, but especially folks with LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and intercultural identities.
I'm here to support you with compassion and authentic connection - whether it's processing trauma, navigating family dynamics or life transitions, grieving or anticipating a loss, feeling overwhelmed and easily triggered, caring for others without losing yourself, exploring patterns in your relationships and daily life, enhancing resilience, or creating a space to slow down and reflect.
Do you struggle with past trauma, relationship issues, and emotional dysregulation? Do you feel insecure, or unsure of who you are, as a result? As a board-certified therapist, I have 6+ years of experience helping women process trauma, learn healthy coping skills, and build self-esteem. I provide psychodynamic and relational therapy to help you identify patterns, address attachment wounds, and safely practice vulnerability and boundaries. I also use strengths-based approaches to help you leverage your unique qualities and reach your goals. Finally, I teach DBT/CBT skills to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.
Do you struggle with past trauma, relationship issues, and emotional dysregulation? Do you feel insecure, or unsure of who you are, as a result? As a board-certified therapist, I have 6+ years of experience helping women process trauma, learn healthy coping skills, and build self-esteem. I provide psychodynamic and relational therapy to help you identify patterns, address attachment wounds, and safely practice vulnerability and boundaries. I also use strengths-based approaches to help you leverage your unique qualities and reach your goals. Finally, I teach DBT/CBT skills to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.
Hi, I’m Reebha— a queer South Asian, first-generation immigrant therapist passionate about helping people rewrite their stories through healing, self-discovery, and connection. I specializes in working with folks navigating: trauma, complex family dynamics, low self-esteem and inner critics, burnout / feeling stuck or unfilled, identity challenges (especially for immigrants, children of immigrants, LGBTQIA+ folks, and underrepresented communities), and mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, ADHD and support for those caring for others with serious mental health concerns.
Hi, I’m Reebha— a queer South Asian, first-generation immigrant therapist passionate about helping people rewrite their stories through healing, self-discovery, and connection. I specializes in working with folks navigating: trauma, complex family dynamics, low self-esteem and inner critics, burnout / feeling stuck or unfilled, identity challenges (especially for immigrants, children of immigrants, LGBTQIA+ folks, and underrepresented communities), and mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, ADHD and support for those caring for others with serious mental health concerns.
Life can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. Thankfully, you never have to be alone in navigating these experiences. Through the therapeutic process, we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing. Whether you're unsure about your career, who you are in the world, or how to manage daily stress - we'll tackle it together. During our time, I will work to understand you in the present and where you'd like to be in the future. Through the therapeutic relationship we can work towards your goals, develop a better understanding of self, and how to appropriately cope with life stressors.
Life can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. Thankfully, you never have to be alone in navigating these experiences. Through the therapeutic process, we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing. Whether you're unsure about your career, who you are in the world, or how to manage daily stress - we'll tackle it together. During our time, I will work to understand you in the present and where you'd like to be in the future. Through the therapeutic relationship we can work towards your goals, develop a better understanding of self, and how to appropriately cope with life stressors.
I am passionate about helping clients return home to themselves to live more present, authentic, and embodied lives. I believe in everyone’s capacity to heal and meet all the parts of ourselves with greater compassion and curiosity. My work is rooted in the belief that our bodies hold profound wisdom and that healing comes from understanding and integrating all aspects of ourselves.
I am passionate about helping clients return home to themselves to live more present, authentic, and embodied lives. I believe in everyone’s capacity to heal and meet all the parts of ourselves with greater compassion and curiosity. My work is rooted in the belief that our bodies hold profound wisdom and that healing comes from understanding and integrating all aspects of ourselves.
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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.