Online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Richmond, Virginia VA
We are proud to feature top rated online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Richmond. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
Counselor/Therapist, LPC,LCSW,LCP
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center has a team of over 40 clinicians offering a wide range of treatment styles, specialties and approaches. Our team consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Psychologists as well as Clinical Residents and Interns under supervision each offering a unique skill set to meet your individualized needs. Several of our providers specialize in supporting individuals with LGBT, gender, identity and other sexuality related concerns.
Please visit our website to view the profile each of our clinicians: https://www.resiliencecounseling.care/team-resilience
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
John Burkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, CPL, Registered Member MBACP
Identifying as a member of the LGBT community is not enough in my humble opinion to qualify me to be of assistance to clients. I have invested time and effort attending workshops, and continuing education forums to learn about the vast range of lived experiences which are represented. I do not propose to be an expert in any one person's individual life rather I share a desire of curiosity to know and learn and align with the goals you wish to create to heal and feel better while you know you are in a safe, non-judgmental space to do so.
15 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Karen J. Osterle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSSA, LICSW
No matter how many letters, numbers and symbols are added, there is no catch-all category of "LGBT issues," so this category simply signals that this is a very safe space for individuals and couples who happen to love someone of the same (or non-binary) gender to talk about what is getting in the way of full connection, full functioning, and full growth.
25 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Heedful Resolutions is an affirming practice dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in their unique journeys. We recognize the courage it takes to explore identity, relationships, and family dynamics in the context of sexuality and gender, and we provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to process these experiences.
Latoya Harris, LCSW works across the lifespan, helping clients strengthen self-acceptance, process family and cultural challenges, and navigate transitions with confidence.
Cathy Merchut-Kruger, LCSW focuses on adults, providing support around identity exploration, self-expression, and building healthier, more authentic connections.
Christine Trotta, LCSW, assists individuals in addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.
Together, we aim to empower clients to embrace their authentic selves and create lives that reflect who they truly are.
5 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we believe in respect and equality for ALL regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health, or another status. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your difficulties, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to be an inclusive, welcoming, and non-judgmental safe space for all. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an Internal Family Systems perspective, LGBTQ+ issues often involve parts shaped by experiences of stigma, rejection, or the need to hide aspects of identity for safety. Protective parts may manage this by people-pleasing, hypervigilance, or self-criticism, while more vulnerable parts carry shame, fear, or longing for acceptance. Therapy supports clients in accessing Self to compassionately relate to these parts, fostering integration, authenticity, and a stronger sense of internal and relational safety.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Sarah Jacques
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWC-C
Exploring identity and navigating a world that doesn’t always feel accepting can be both empowering and exhausting. I provide a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients to process their experiences, celebrate their authentic selves, and find support for challenges related to family, relationships, or mental health. Whether you’re questioning, coming out, or simply wanting a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, therapy is a place where your story is honored and your voice is valued.
4 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
Some of my favorite, and best, clients have come from the gay community and I relate well with all of them.
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
As an LGBT-affirmative therapist, my goals are to gain a textured and holistic understanding of peoples' salient identities, while promoting empowerment and authentic living.
16 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Nikita Pion-Klockner, Holistic Therapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
I offer affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and life transitions. Therapy is a space where you can explore your full self without judgment and receive support that honors your lived experience.
19 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I help people who identify all over the gender, sexuality, and relationship spectrum. Sometimes their relationships or identity challenges are the focus of their sessions because they need support for unique situations, and sometimes it's just one aspect of a different question, such as, "Do I really want to move to that conservative city for my dream job?"
For me, LGBTQ+ includes 2S, A, poly and more. I also have a graduate certificate in Sexuality and Religion, so I understand how some religious institutions have harmed queer people. And I see and know how queer people have sacred experiences within and outside of mainstream religion, with a wide variety of spiritualities.
I'm queer (gender fluid and pansexual). I've known this since I was 13 years old, before there was so much information via the internet. I've been though many transitions of how I express myself and relate with others. You are welcome to express your truest yourself, your realest questions, and your deepest needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Iris Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
At Iris, we understand how your identity can impact all areas of your life. Our therapists are trained to understand how your LGBTQIA+ identity can impact your relationships and mental health overall, and are committed to making you feel secure and safe in your identity and to thrive.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
At Avena Psychological Services, we celebrate individuality and understand the unique challenges that can come with being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Our approach is rooted in respect, inclusivity, and a deep commitment to our clients' well-being. Whether you’re navigating issues related to identity, coming out, relationships, or societal pressures, we provide a supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly and without judgment. We understand that navigating identity, relationships, and societal expectations can present distinct challenges, which is why our approach is both inclusive and deeply personal. By blending compassionate, affirming care with evidence-based practices, our therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your experiences and emotions. Together, we’ll work on embracing your authentic self, developing effective coping strategies, and fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging.
11 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
My personal belief and my coaching ethos is that you are a whole, creative, resourceful person as you are, right now. That is a belief that is being challenged ad nauseam in the current climate. Assuming nothing, as a Holistic Life Coach, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to speak your truth, be who you are, and figure out what you want from life without anyone else's input, influence, or expectations. While this is true for everyone, it can be an even more powerful experience for those of us who feel silenced and rendered invisible in any aspect of our lives. I am NOT offering therapy, but coaching can absolutely complement and supplement your therapy work. Instead, I offer a toolbox of methods, approaches, and experiments that most therapists do not. Tools designed to help you embrace your success without apology; create ease in a world of hardship; center yourself and ground in your own wisdom; and come into agreement with yourself regardless of the dissonance of others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
For many queer and trans people, the project of selfhood involves a double labor: becoming who you are while contending with a world that has opinions about whether that person should exist. The effects are not always dramatic. Sometimes they are quiet — a lifelong habit of self-editing, a flinch so practiced it no longer registers as a flinch. Therapy is a place where the full weight of that experience can be acknowledged, and where the self that survived it can begin to discover what it wants when it is no longer organizing itself around someone else's discomfort.
3 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
John Perry
Counselor/Therapist, Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
In my therapeutic practice, I'm deeply committed to providing a safe and affirming space for individuals navigating the intricate landscape of LGBT issues. Together, we explore the unique challenges and joys that come with identity exploration, relationships, and societal dynamics. My approach integrates empathy and understanding, utilizing evidence-based strategies to empower clients in their journey towards self-discovery, acceptance, and authentic living.
4 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I love working with individuals in exploring their identity and fostering a greater sense of who they are.
14 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi! Scary world out there, huh? I don't know about you, but it feels like since Obergefell v. Hodges things have been getting scarier and scarier for our community. If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, outrage fatigued, sad, or any of the other big feels that makes so much sense! Let's give you a space to process that and build the skills that you need to be able to thrive. In a world like this, our most powerful resistance is to choose joy in the face of oppression.
7 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA (Online Only)
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
All of our counselors are LGBTQ+ sensitive
24 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Kaylie Groenhout
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Certified Therapist
You deserve a therapy space where your identity is not just a footnote, but a celebrated part of your human experience. I provide an affirming space to explore identity issues, from the stress of coming out to the complexities of navigating heteronormative systems. My focus is on helping you live authentically and vibrantly.
4 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, VA
Richmond is Virginia's state capital and a city confronting its identity as the former capital of the Confederacy — a historical weight that has made racial equity, community healing, and the legacy of slavery active and ongoing conversations in clinical, academic, and public life. The city's significant African American community, its rapidly growing Latino population, and a large university sector anchored by Virginia Commonwealth University collectively shape diverse and evolving therapy demand. VCU Health and Bon Secours Richmond Health System provide major institutional mental health resources, while VCU's extensive psychology, counseling, and social work programs supply significant clinical training to the community. Richmond's growing arts and creative economy, rapid gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods, and strong LGBTQ+ community each contribute distinct dimensions to its therapy culture.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Richmond, Virginia Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Richmond, Virginia average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are LGBTQ+ Issues (100%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Depression (75%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |