Lesbian Therapists in Richmond, VA
My name is Danielle Coleman, Resident in Counseling. I hold a master’s degree in Trauma Counseling from Grand Canyon University and have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I currently provide remote counseling through Virginia Counseling Associates and the Attachment and Trauma Institute. I enjoy working with clients from all populations and strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where healing and personal growth can occur. With a background in trauma counseling, I help clients process past experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies.
My name is Danielle Coleman, Resident in Counseling. I hold a master’s degree in Trauma Counseling from Grand Canyon University and have been working in the mental health field since 2018. I currently provide remote counseling through Virginia Counseling Associates and the Attachment and Trauma Institute. I enjoy working with clients from all populations and strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where healing and personal growth can occur. With a background in trauma counseling, I help clients process past experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Welcome - I'm glad you've found me. I hope something on my page resonates with you. It is important for me to share that I am a queer therapist - as in I am queer myself and prioritize & adore working with folks in the LGBTQIA+ community!
I utilize a person-centered, humanistic, strengths-based approach with clients. I also operate from a body-neutral, trauma-informed perspective. My overall desire is to foster & build safety together where we collaboratively create a trusting therapeutic relationship. Tough topics can be processed and sorted through at your own pace.
Welcome - I'm glad you've found me. I hope something on my page resonates with you. It is important for me to share that I am a queer therapist - as in I am queer myself and prioritize & adore working with folks in the LGBTQIA+ community!
I utilize a person-centered, humanistic, strengths-based approach with clients. I also operate from a body-neutral, trauma-informed perspective. My overall desire is to foster & build safety together where we collaboratively create a trusting therapeutic relationship. Tough topics can be processed and sorted through at your own pace.
Hello! I'm Lim, an LCSW with a passion for empowering individuals from all walks of life and a particular interest in supporting at-risk youth in navigating challenges around coming of age. My personal experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse communities. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empathetic space for clients to explore their mental health and well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach, where we work together to set and achieve your personal goals toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Hello! I'm Lim, an LCSW with a passion for empowering individuals from all walks of life and a particular interest in supporting at-risk youth in navigating challenges around coming of age. My personal experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse communities. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empathetic space for clients to explore their mental health and well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach, where we work together to set and achieve your personal goals toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
I currently hold licenses as a LPC-s in Virginia and a LPCC in Kentucky. I have been working in the mental health field since 2008 and I specialize in helping clients navigate and heal from trauma. I also help and encourage clients to strive to be more connected with and congruent to self: mind, body, and emotions.
I currently hold licenses as a LPC-s in Virginia and a LPCC in Kentucky. I have been working in the mental health field since 2008 and I specialize in helping clients navigate and heal from trauma. I also help and encourage clients to strive to be more connected with and congruent to self: mind, body, and emotions.
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.
We get to know the whole person; Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
We get to know the whole person; Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
As a Virginia licensed school counselor and Resident in Counseling with Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, crisis support, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, I create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, empowered, and equipped to heal.
As a Virginia licensed school counselor and Resident in Counseling with Inner Tranquility Counseling Group, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, crisis support, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, I create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, empowered, and equipped to heal.
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.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.
Hi! My name is Ruth-Ann Acors. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, identity-related stress, and the impact of difficult or complicated life experiences. I work with many LGBTQ+ folks and care deeply about offering an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people feel respected and understood.
Hi! My name is Ruth-Ann Acors. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, identity-related stress, and the impact of difficult or complicated life experiences. I work with many LGBTQ+ folks and care deeply about offering an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people feel respected and understood.
I offer focused, change-oriented therapy with particular emphasis upon: Women's issues, Assertiveness and Boundary Setting, Self-esteem Enhancement, Conscious Aging, LGBTQ Affirming Therapy, Sexuality and Relationships,Grief and Recovery.
I offer focused, change-oriented therapy with particular emphasis upon: Women's issues, Assertiveness and Boundary Setting, Self-esteem Enhancement, Conscious Aging, LGBTQ Affirming Therapy, Sexuality and Relationships,Grief and Recovery.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you come to explore your identities, your relationships, a life-changing event, or just the feeling that something is “off,” I believe powerful change can happen in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. It can be so difficult to seek out a therapist and I understand you may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I appreciate the resilience that led you to this page.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you come to explore your identities, your relationships, a life-changing event, or just the feeling that something is “off,” I believe powerful change can happen in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. It can be so difficult to seek out a therapist and I understand you may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past. I appreciate the resilience that led you to this page.
You’re the person family and friends go to when they need someone to listen or want a helping hand. You take care of others, even if it means sacrificing your own wants and needs. You may feel valued in being needed in this way, but you also find yourself feeling invisible, lonely, emotionally overwhelmed, or resentful. At times, you may even find yourself feeling unworthy of or unable to accept the reciprocation that you also so deeply desire. I invite you to get curious about the possibility that there is a different way to show up for yourself and in your relationships - a way that feels more fulfilling and sustainable.
You’re the person family and friends go to when they need someone to listen or want a helping hand. You take care of others, even if it means sacrificing your own wants and needs. You may feel valued in being needed in this way, but you also find yourself feeling invisible, lonely, emotionally overwhelmed, or resentful. At times, you may even find yourself feeling unworthy of or unable to accept the reciprocation that you also so deeply desire. I invite you to get curious about the possibility that there is a different way to show up for yourself and in your relationships - a way that feels more fulfilling and sustainable.
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
Whether you are looking to process a specific challenge or are simply seeking someone to help process the day-to-day, I want to offer support and guidance. I work with adults and youth (10+) seeking help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, difficulties with relationships and communication, eating disorders, body image issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to provide clients a safe and supportive space to process their unique struggles, realize their strengths, and learn to better cope and manage life's challenges.
Whether you are looking to process a specific challenge or are simply seeking someone to help process the day-to-day, I want to offer support and guidance. I work with adults and youth (10+) seeking help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, difficulties with relationships and communication, eating disorders, body image issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to provide clients a safe and supportive space to process their unique struggles, realize their strengths, and learn to better cope and manage life's challenges.
As a Black queer woman, I entered this field to create spaces for people to 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, painful relationship dynamics, identity exploration, or environments where they have learned to overperform or shrink parts of themselves in order to feel accepted or safe. I specialize in helping People of Color & LGBTQ+ adults explore life beyond this reality.
As a Black queer woman, I entered this field to create spaces for people to 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, painful relationship dynamics, identity exploration, or environments where they have learned to overperform or shrink parts of themselves in order to feel accepted or safe. I specialize in helping People of Color & LGBTQ+ adults explore life beyond this reality.
Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a queer-identified therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ clients, people healing from trauma, and those navigating life transitions or relationship challenges. I’m trained in EMDR and integrate somatic, emotion-focused, and parts-based work to help you understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and feel safer and more at home in your body. I value the relationship in therapy above all else, and believe therapy should feel human more-so than cold and clinical. You can expect warmth, humor, occasional swearing, and a judgment-free space where you don’t have to censor yourself.
Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a queer-identified therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ clients, people healing from trauma, and those navigating life transitions or relationship challenges. I’m trained in EMDR and integrate somatic, emotion-focused, and parts-based work to help you understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and feel safer and more at home in your body. I value the relationship in therapy above all else, and believe therapy should feel human more-so than cold and clinical. You can expect warmth, humor, occasional swearing, and a judgment-free space where you don’t have to censor yourself.
My clients are often people who often feel like they’ve had to translate themselves to be understood in a world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Many identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and are navigating intersecting identities around gender, sexuality, culture, and mental health. They may be high-masking, deeply self-aware, and exhausted from trying to meet expectations that don’t fit. They’re often thoughtful, creative, and resilient, even if they don’t always feel that way.
My clients are often people who often feel like they’ve had to translate themselves to be understood in a world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Many identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and are navigating intersecting identities around gender, sexuality, culture, and mental health. They may be high-masking, deeply self-aware, and exhausted from trying to meet expectations that don’t fit. They’re often thoughtful, creative, and resilient, even if they don’t always feel that way.
I am dedicated to collaborating with those who have experienced complex developmental trauma and educating other providers about its impacts. I have a lived understanding of how experiences from childhood can shape your outlook, behaviors, and access to resources. I view the “symptoms” that arose from these experiences as adaptations that helped you survive. It is a privilege to help you resolve patterns passed down to you so that you can heal and move forward on your own terms.
I am dedicated to collaborating with those who have experienced complex developmental trauma and educating other providers about its impacts. I have a lived understanding of how experiences from childhood can shape your outlook, behaviors, and access to resources. I view the “symptoms” that arose from these experiences as adaptations that helped you survive. It is a privilege to help you resolve patterns passed down to you so that you can heal and move forward on your own terms.
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.
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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.