Online LGBTQ+ therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland MD
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Serving LGBTQ+
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Hi all,
I’m Dr. Dina Hijazi, PhD, CSAT. My clinical work focuses on the holistic treatment of relationships—with both self and others. This includes supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, intimacy disorders, trauma, and addiction, always with a focus on emotional, psychological, and social well-being. With over 35 years of experience I'm sure I can help you.
My educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University, a Master’s from Notre Dame University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Postdoctoral training in family systems therapy and trauma/addiction work was completed under the mentorship of Pia Mellody and Patrick Carnes. I also hold national certifications in Sex Addiction Therapy (CSAT), Multiple Addiction Therapy (CMAT), and training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Sharing this work with broader audiences has been deeply fulfilling—whether through The Meadows Lecture Series, The Dallas Free Lecture Series, or speaking engagements at universities, conferences, and schools.
I look forward to connecting with you.
35 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Since the pandemic shook our world and the experience of how we connect with others, I have been practicing remotely. I have found that teletherapy has been as effective as meeting in person in terms of relationship building, creating a safe space, and communicating openly, honestly, and directly. For many clients with busy lives, online therapy reduces the obstacles of travel, traffic, and parking, and provides a simple way of managing billing/payment.
29 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
Offering telehealth increases access and convenience to therapy. You'll receive a secure link via email to join your session.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Tammerra Hewitt, Anew Care Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC ACS
I provide virtual and in person sessions.
25 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
You may be the person everyone depends on. The one who performs, leads, manages, and keeps going no matter what. From the outside, you look capable and composed. But inside, you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep. What used to feel manageable now feels impossible. You are tired of white-knuckling your way through a life that looks successful on paper, but feels unsustainable in reality.
I’m Dr. Gayle MacBride, a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. I work with high-achieving adults navigating burnout, insomnia, relationship strain, trauma, and relentless internal pressure. Many of my clients have already tried pushing through on their own. They are not looking for generic advice or passive therapy. They want experienced, evidence-based care that is practical, strategic, and built for meaningful change.
My approach is direct, compassionate, and active. We identify what is driving the distress, define clear goals, and use a structured plan to help you move forward. Depending on your needs, I draw from CBT for anxiety and depression, CBT-I for insomnia, Prolonged Exposure and CPT for trauma, and Gottman-informed skills for relationship concerns. For couples who feel unsure whether to stay together, separate, or recommit, I also offer Discernment Counseling. This is therapy designed to help you sleep better, think more clearly, feel more grounded, and function in a way that is effective and sustainable.
I offer telehealth for clients in 40+ states, and in-person visits for people in the Southern Metro of Minneapolis. If you are ready to stop performing wellness and start making real changes, I’m here to help.
20 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Jess Williams
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSS, LCSW
When you're living your life just a little bit differently from other people, it can feel like the world just wasn't made for you - and it sucks. Whether it's how or who you love, how your brain works, the way you seem to worry about absolutely everything, or the decisions you make about what you want your life to look like, it can feel super isolating and discouraging to not feel seen and understood by those around you. When I work with clients, that is my main goal - to help them feel seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. Sure, we will work on your anxiety, I'll give you new techniques to try and different ways to think about the world around you, and we'll explore practical advice for things like workplace stress, relationship issues, and family drama, but I also want to help you like YOU more than you ever have before. It might sound cliche (in fact, I know it does), but developing the ability to back yourself, accept your emotions without judgement, and make decisions that feel truly right to you can make all the difference in the world. AND with online therapy, we can do all of this from the comfort of your own home - no traffic, finding a parking spot, or worrying about being on time! I work with clients virtually throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Starting therapy can be anxiety-provoking at times, which is why I offer free consultations to all prospective clients. You can book a free 20 minute phone call directly on my website, and I'll reach out to you right away to confirm. We can chat about what you're looking for support with AND make sure everything feels like a good fit before scheduling an intake. I can't wait to connect with you!
6 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
Specialized in supportive therapy for sensitive empathic people experiencing Career stress and pivots, Imposter "Syndrome," Parenting anxiety and challenges and Postpartum anxiety/depression, Social Anxiety, Depression, Relationship & Dating issues, OCD (including the seemingly Pure Obsession type), and skin picking/hair pulling aka BFRBs. Therapy is available for adults 18+ virtually across the states California and Maryland.
13 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I prefer in-person sessions but can do telehealth if in-person truly isn't an option. I have found that in-person sessions are much more effective for the type of therapy I offer.
24 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
The Art of Traumatic Grief Counseling
Providers certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care utilize current evidence based practices in traumatic grief and is based in a non-medicalized, non-pathologizing, mindfulness- approach. We believe in the art of full presence and compassionate counseling informed by recent science. Compassionate Bereavement Care Certification® is provided by the Center for Loss and Trauma in partnership with the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Sophia Pressley
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I believe mental heath services should be as accessible as going to the dentist or a medical doctor for treatment. I provide telehealth for that reason because taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
16 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Mystkowski has flexible hours and telehealth options.
22 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
I used a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform to conduct psychotherapy sessions. The goal is to connect with you in a way that creates the feeling that I am in the room with you during treatment. This is a safe and convenient way to assist you with your concerns.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Patricia Webbink, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (Duke University) with more than 50 yrs in practice, serving Adults, Children, and
Adolescents -- for Individuals, Couples, Families, online via Zoom. Check out free monthly Zoom Groups!
56 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Barbara Reese
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CEDS-C
I am able to offer on-line therapy for individuals and families in New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia
31 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Amanda Shrekenhamer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
I am currently only seeing clients via my secure video Telehealth platform. I can also work with clients over the phone when clinically appropriate.
*You must reside in DC, VA, or MD in order for me to work with you at this time due to Telehealth regulations and restrictions.
16 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
I specialize in supporting clients with trauma, relationships, sexuality, body image, and nervous system patterns that impact daily life. My approach is supportive and paced with care, blending insight, emotional processing, and mind-body awareness. I offer online therapy through a secure platform, making it easier to access specialized care in a way that fits into your schedule. For more information, visit my website or contact me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics and others who can provide medication administration. Psychological assessment to clarify diagnoses such as autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, etc., Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), worker’s compensation, preemployment for first responders, and fitness-for-duty-evaluations are also offered. Approaching patients with cultural humility is a core value at Malak Psychology honoring who you are, your ancestors, and the indigenous land we occupy.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, psychoanalysis, and more.
Empowering you to forge your unique path, I serve as a guide with an emphasis on agency and self-determination. Collaborative wellness plans allow participants to decide the depth of exploration into subjects. I ensure evidence-based, collaborative, and individualized care by incorporating peer-reviewed research and indigenous knowledge systems.
12 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In the face of extraordinary challenges, it is normal to become overwhelmed. Many of us feel alone in that uncertainty. I use in-person and tele-health sessions to provide support to my clients as they work toward healthier relationships with themselves and others.
23 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Empathetic Connections
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Our private practice offers secure, convenient online counseling designed to meet you wherever you are. Through confidential video sessions, we provide compassionate support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Our licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills, all from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Flexible scheduling options make it easier to prioritize your mental health, even with a busy lifestyle.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Serving LGBTQ+
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I currently have immediate openings for virtual appointments on Mondays and Thursdays from 9a-4p CST.
17 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
LGBTQ+ therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (63%), and Trauma and PTSD (57%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 63% | Depression |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Self Esteem |