LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia VA
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating unique challenges related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and societal pressures. Our recommended therapists create a safe, affirming space to explore identity, address discrimination or internalized stigma, improve relationships, and foster self-acceptance and emotional well-being.
Recommended therapists: Lorlein Stallings, Bria Young-Josephs, Shannah James, Katrina Williams, Lea Harkless, Claire Tran, Tara Johnson
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia
LGBTQ+ Issues
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
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia
LGBTQ+ Issues
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 Chesapeake, VA Virginia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide virtual services for those seeking support related to gender identity or sexuality. I have prior experience providing individual and group therapy and I love working with this community. Whether you want a space to explore or process concerns directly related to identity or sexuality, or have other concerns I specialize in and just want someone you'll feel safe with, I encourage you to reach out to me!
10 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA Virginia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
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 Chesapeake, VA Virginia
Chesapeake is the largest city in Virginia by land area — a mostly suburban and semi-rural community spread across the southern Hampton Roads region — with a therapy landscape shaped by its proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and the broader military community, as well as the particular stresses of a sprawling suburb where long commutes and limited walkable community can contribute to social isolation. The city's large African American population and its place within Hampton Roads' racially complex social fabric create demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside the broader Hampton Roads healthcare ecosystem. Many Chesapeake residents access therapy through the wider Norfolk-Virginia Beach metro, given the city's geographic extent and integration with the regional mental health network.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Psychodynamic Therapy (39%), and Multicultural Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |