Lesbian Therapists in Montclair, VA
Everyone experiences anxiety — it’s part of being human. I offer a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your identity, emotions, and experiences. I’ve supported individuals from diverse backgrounds through relationship complications, navigating gender identity, and managing LGBTQIA+-related mental health concerns with compassion and care.
Everyone experiences anxiety — it’s part of being human. I offer a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your identity, emotions, and experiences. I’ve supported individuals from diverse backgrounds through relationship complications, navigating gender identity, and managing LGBTQIA+-related mental health concerns with compassion and care.
Mmere Dane Counseling, LLC ( Sabrina Adkinson)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CPCS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be a lot to manage. Work stress, school responsibilities, raising children, and maintaining relationships — all of these can affect how we think, feel, and function. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges and find your way to a place of clarity, confidence, and peace. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be yourself without fear of labels or stigma.
Life can be a lot to manage. Work stress, school responsibilities, raising children, and maintaining relationships — all of these can affect how we think, feel, and function. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges and find your way to a place of clarity, confidence, and peace. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can be yourself without fear of labels or stigma.
Mmere Dane Counseling, LLC (Tangela Francis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.
Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.
Parenting stress, perfectionism, burnout, compassion fatigue, work life balance are common issues among my clients. I treat symptoms of stress, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I help people find ways to decrease stress and manage their symptoms so they can be more present in their day to day life.
Parenting stress, perfectionism, burnout, compassion fatigue, work life balance are common issues among my clients. I treat symptoms of stress, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I help people find ways to decrease stress and manage their symptoms so they can be more present in their day to day life.
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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.
Accepting NEW clients for virtual appointments! I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, life transitions, college, relationship issues, depression, and self-esteem. I’m a passionate and easygoing clinician ready to connect with my next client!
Accepting NEW clients for virtual appointments! I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, life transitions, college, relationship issues, depression, and self-esteem. I’m a passionate and easygoing clinician ready to connect with my next client!
Hi, I’m Kelly Singleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating the complexities of neurodiversity or anxiety; others are juggling relationships, work, or major life changes. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and make changes in a way that feels real and sustainable. You don’t need to have everything figured out- just a willingness to show up and explore what’s possible together!
Hi, I’m Kelly Singleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating the complexities of neurodiversity or anxiety; others are juggling relationships, work, or major life changes. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and make changes in a way that feels real and sustainable. You don’t need to have everything figured out- just a willingness to show up and explore what’s possible together!
If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community and ready to set boundaries and feel more like yourself, you’re in the right place. You might be looking to strengthen your sense of self, express your needs more confidently, and release the weight of others’ expectations. Together, we can explore your patterns, understand your emotions more clearly, and support you in moving toward a more authentic and aligned version of yourself.
If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community and ready to set boundaries and feel more like yourself, you’re in the right place. You might be looking to strengthen your sense of self, express your needs more confidently, and release the weight of others’ expectations. Together, we can explore your patterns, understand your emotions more clearly, and support you in moving toward a more authentic and aligned version of yourself.
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
Something has tipped the balance for you from managing your pain and coping with your stresses, to "I can’t do this alone.” It is a scary place to be in, and it says a lot about your character that you’re willing to reach out. My clients have reached that point in a number of issues. Religious trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression and LGBTQ issues factor big among my clients.
Something has tipped the balance for you from managing your pain and coping with your stresses, to "I can’t do this alone.” It is a scary place to be in, and it says a lot about your character that you’re willing to reach out. My clients have reached that point in a number of issues. Religious trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression and LGBTQ issues factor big among my clients.
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,
Alexis holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. She specializes in providing personalized mental health services in VA and NC, with a focus on young adults, women's issues, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. As a birthworker/Doula herself, Alexis also offers support for other birthworkers, providing unique insights and assistance. She offers compassionate therapy for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem, tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs and experiences.
Alexis holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. She specializes in providing personalized mental health services in VA and NC, with a focus on young adults, women's issues, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. As a birthworker/Doula herself, Alexis also offers support for other birthworkers, providing unique insights and assistance. She offers compassionate therapy for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem, tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs and experiences.
Hello! I work with people who are deep thinkers and big feelers with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and cross-cultural identities and backgrounds. I espeically welcome bisexual, bicultural, and gender-expansive individuals. Folks often reach out to me because they want to feel more grounded, embodied, and connected in their daily lives. I offer a soft place to land where we can do meaningful work together - whether that’s building skills to support your nervous system, processing trauma and loss, better understanding yourself and your relationships, or processing your embodied experience of the sociopolitical landscape.
Hello! I work with people who are deep thinkers and big feelers with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and cross-cultural identities and backgrounds. I espeically welcome bisexual, bicultural, and gender-expansive individuals. Folks often reach out to me because they want to feel more grounded, embodied, and connected in their daily lives. I offer a soft place to land where we can do meaningful work together - whether that’s building skills to support your nervous system, processing trauma and loss, better understanding yourself and your relationships, or processing your embodied experience of the sociopolitical landscape.
I provide counseling to adults who have difficulty managing intense emotions, struggle with compulsive or addictive behaviors, engage in avoidant behaviors and those who have relationship difficulties. Through collaboration, I guide adults experiencing depression, generalized anxiety, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. I use a supportive yet direct approach to help adults understand their stressors, symptoms, triggers and identify long-term and short-term cognitive, behavioral, relational and emotional coping strategies.
I provide counseling to adults who have difficulty managing intense emotions, struggle with compulsive or addictive behaviors, engage in avoidant behaviors and those who have relationship difficulties. Through collaboration, I guide adults experiencing depression, generalized anxiety, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. I use a supportive yet direct approach to help adults understand their stressors, symptoms, triggers and identify long-term and short-term cognitive, behavioral, relational and emotional coping strategies.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
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’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 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.
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.
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.
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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.