Lesbian Therapists in Purcellville, VA
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.
My passion as a therapist is helping couples and families establish a safe, secure connection. This often involves healing a past injury. I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an empirically validated therapy based in attachment theory. I also work with individuals to help recover from depression and establish ways to manage anxiety. Parenting, including co-parenting for divorced couples is another passion of mine.
My passion as a therapist is helping couples and families establish a safe, secure connection. This often involves healing a past injury. I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an empirically validated therapy based in attachment theory. I also work with individuals to help recover from depression and establish ways to manage anxiety. Parenting, including co-parenting for divorced couples is another passion of mine.
I'm so glad you are here! Having been in the very same spot you are in seeking therapy, I know how first-hand how hard it can be to take this first step.
I am a relational therapist rooted in the tradition of depth psychotherapy - please read my website for more information on what that means! Typically, it's deep soul work...and my goal is always to go at your pace and meet you where you are. I also offer animal-assisted and nature-based outdoor therapy at my partner therapy farm in Purcellville, VA.
I'm so glad you are here! Having been in the very same spot you are in seeking therapy, I know how first-hand how hard it can be to take this first step.
I am a relational therapist rooted in the tradition of depth psychotherapy - please read my website for more information on what that means! Typically, it's deep soul work...and my goal is always to go at your pace and meet you where you are. I also offer animal-assisted and nature-based outdoor therapy at my partner therapy farm in Purcellville, VA.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
Greeting life’s changes head on with curiosity, is what I’m here to help you do! Get ready to embrace your evolution and reignite your power, as well as address and heal what’s slowing you down. That’s the exciting part of this journey, because, contrary to what societal norms and even social media tells you, yes, our middle years are full of change, but you’re not broken, nor do you have to suffer. Let’s face it, going through life’s transitions (perimenopause and menopause, divorce, empty nest syndrome, and the list goes on) is not for wimps, and not just because of the physical changes.
Greeting life’s changes head on with curiosity, is what I’m here to help you do! Get ready to embrace your evolution and reignite your power, as well as address and heal what’s slowing you down. That’s the exciting part of this journey, because, contrary to what societal norms and even social media tells you, yes, our middle years are full of change, but you’re not broken, nor do you have to suffer. Let’s face it, going through life’s transitions (perimenopause and menopause, divorce, empty nest syndrome, and the list goes on) is not for wimps, and not just because of the physical changes.
Do you get lost in your thoughts or feel overwhelmed emotionally? Do you hyper focus on not wanting to parent your kids the way you were parented? Despite one's best efforts, sometimes we can find ourselves in dynamics that are unpleasant, with no idea how you got there.
Sometimes teens need a place to talk, outside of their family. Whether they need help navigating friendships, family dynamics, or even school, I can help them figure out a path that aligns with a big picture they want for themselves.
If your life if busy and you wonder how to fit in therapy, an EMDR Intensive offers short-term therapy with long-term results.
Do you get lost in your thoughts or feel overwhelmed emotionally? Do you hyper focus on not wanting to parent your kids the way you were parented? Despite one's best efforts, sometimes we can find ourselves in dynamics that are unpleasant, with no idea how you got there.
Sometimes teens need a place to talk, outside of their family. Whether they need help navigating friendships, family dynamics, or even school, I can help them figure out a path that aligns with a big picture they want for themselves.
If your life if busy and you wonder how to fit in therapy, an EMDR Intensive offers short-term therapy with long-term results.
Do you struggle to be yourself because of fear and insecurity? Do you want to deepen your relationships and feeling more connected to your community? I help people to create new narratives for their lives that reveal their inner strengths, abilities, and resilience. I help anxious and depressed students reach their potential, survivors of traumatic experiences seek posttraumatic growth, mothers adjust to their new roles, and emerging adults struggling with issues of identity development to explore their history of experiences in a nonjudgmental way. Clients who work with me rediscover meaning and purpose in their lives.
Do you struggle to be yourself because of fear and insecurity? Do you want to deepen your relationships and feeling more connected to your community? I help people to create new narratives for their lives that reveal their inner strengths, abilities, and resilience. I help anxious and depressed students reach their potential, survivors of traumatic experiences seek posttraumatic growth, mothers adjust to their new roles, and emerging adults struggling with issues of identity development to explore their history of experiences in a nonjudgmental way. Clients who work with me rediscover meaning and purpose in their lives.
Dr. Jennie Polizzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC&NCC, Phd&Sup, MS&Cert, EMDR, DBT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Expert specializes in complex & sensitive cases. Extensive experience working on high profile cases, court cases, & specialized cases. Specialist working with neurodivergent pop. including schizophrenia, bipolar dis., borderline personality dis., adhd, autism, ocd, ptsd, domestic violence, eating dis., career, anxiety & depression. Specialist works with individuals from the med & vet, mental health, crisis, PD & FD and military service members & leadership. Individuals, couple, family, EMDR, ART, DBT, & group work. Expert supervises and instructs professional counselors. Clients report that she is genuine, engaging, & helpful.
Expert specializes in complex & sensitive cases. Extensive experience working on high profile cases, court cases, & specialized cases. Specialist working with neurodivergent pop. including schizophrenia, bipolar dis., borderline personality dis., adhd, autism, ocd, ptsd, domestic violence, eating dis., career, anxiety & depression. Specialist works with individuals from the med & vet, mental health, crisis, PD & FD and military service members & leadership. Individuals, couple, family, EMDR, ART, DBT, & group work. Expert supervises and instructs professional counselors. Clients report that she is genuine, engaging, & helpful.
You might feel sad, angry, and misunderstood even though you feel like you have a lot going for you. You wonder why you keep experiencing difficulty in relationships but feel stuck for fear of being lonely or that it would be too hard to deal with others' reactions to standing up for yourself. You're exhausted from trying to keep everyone else happy and feeling like a doormat sometimes. You don't want to feel this way anymore. You're ready to make a change on your own terms.
You might feel sad, angry, and misunderstood even though you feel like you have a lot going for you. You wonder why you keep experiencing difficulty in relationships but feel stuck for fear of being lonely or that it would be too hard to deal with others' reactions to standing up for yourself. You're exhausted from trying to keep everyone else happy and feeling like a doormat sometimes. You don't want to feel this way anymore. You're ready to make a change on your own terms.
Welcome. I have over 20 years experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to clients of most ages. I work with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns, including Eating Disorders, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I also work with individuals who are interested in counseling for self-growth. I practice from a narrative therapy lens which holds that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. Life can be full of struggles. I believe that we do the best we can under our circumstances. I enjoy working with clients to illuminate unique creative attributes, interests, and visions.
Welcome. I have over 20 years experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to clients of most ages. I work with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns, including Eating Disorders, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I also work with individuals who are interested in counseling for self-growth. I practice from a narrative therapy lens which holds that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. Life can be full of struggles. I believe that we do the best we can under our circumstances. I enjoy working with clients to illuminate unique creative attributes, interests, and visions.
Meghan Wilmoth Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
*****Now also offering online psychotherapy services!***** Have you experienced a big change? Are you have having trouble coping with a loss of a job, a relationship, or a loved one? Is there a conflict or issue that you just can't seem to resolve on your own? Well, you have made a courageous first step by seeking help. My goal is to provide a space for you to identify your strengths, share your hopes and fears, and process your emotions. I take an individualized approach to therapy, using techniques and theories from a number of approaches to help you adjust and grow through your unique experiences.
*****Now also offering online psychotherapy services!***** Have you experienced a big change? Are you have having trouble coping with a loss of a job, a relationship, or a loved one? Is there a conflict or issue that you just can't seem to resolve on your own? Well, you have made a courageous first step by seeking help. My goal is to provide a space for you to identify your strengths, share your hopes and fears, and process your emotions. I take an individualized approach to therapy, using techniques and theories from a number of approaches to help you adjust and grow through your unique experiences.
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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.
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
Welcome! Are you feeling overwhelmed? That you are on auto-pilot or feeling stuck? In this space, you will find a safe and supportive environment where your thoughts and feelings are valued. My goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and understood as we navigate your journey together. Whether you’re facing challenges or seeking personal growth, know that you are not alone. We will work together to accomplish your individualized goals. I work with individuals of all ages navigating depression, trauma, and family conflict. Offering compassionate, personalized care tailored to each person’s needs.
Welcome! Are you feeling overwhelmed? That you are on auto-pilot or feeling stuck? In this space, you will find a safe and supportive environment where your thoughts and feelings are valued. My goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and understood as we navigate your journey together. Whether you’re facing challenges or seeking personal growth, know that you are not alone. We will work together to accomplish your individualized goals. I work with individuals of all ages navigating depression, trauma, and family conflict. Offering compassionate, personalized care tailored to each person’s needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected form yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you having increased difficulty navigating daily life and relationships because of your marginalized identity and/or body? As a queer and nonbinary therapist, I both specialize in and relate to these issues, and I have several years of experience with children and adults alike. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, religious trauma, identity issues, or chronic overwhelm, I support clients in working WITH their bodies - not against them - so that healing can happen from the inside out.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected form yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you having increased difficulty navigating daily life and relationships because of your marginalized identity and/or body? As a queer and nonbinary therapist, I both specialize in and relate to these issues, and I have several years of experience with children and adults alike. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, religious trauma, identity issues, or chronic overwhelm, I support clients in working WITH their bodies - not against them - so that healing can happen from the inside out.
I believe that clients are the expert in their lives who may need an opportunity to talk about what they are experiencing without feeling judged. The clinical process is not an easy path - it takes time to gain a greater awareness of ourselves and develop healthier coping strategies.
I believe that clients are the expert in their lives who may need an opportunity to talk about what they are experiencing without feeling judged. The clinical process is not an easy path - it takes time to gain a greater awareness of ourselves and develop healthier coping strategies.
Welcome! I'm Sylvia Lawson-Cook, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. With over 25 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and heal from trauma. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with trauma, which allows me to connect deeply with my clients.
Welcome! I'm Sylvia Lawson-Cook, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. With over 25 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and heal from trauma. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience with trauma, which allows me to connect deeply with my clients.
Asking for help can be hard and I am here to help guide your path towards healing. No matter where you are at in your journey towards healing we will find the best approach for you. Let's get started tackling anxiety, panic and life stressors. We can also work on depressive disorders, trauma and grief. If you are having major life transition and need help navigating through change than schedule with me. Together we can work on your coping skills, thinking patterns, communication skills, and your relationships/ family needs. I am an LGBTQI affirming therapist and advocate and love working with member of the community.
Asking for help can be hard and I am here to help guide your path towards healing. No matter where you are at in your journey towards healing we will find the best approach for you. Let's get started tackling anxiety, panic and life stressors. We can also work on depressive disorders, trauma and grief. If you are having major life transition and need help navigating through change than schedule with me. Together we can work on your coping skills, thinking patterns, communication skills, and your relationships/ family needs. I am an LGBTQI affirming therapist and advocate and love working with member of the community.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by 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 overwhelmed by 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.
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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.