LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia VA
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LGBTQ+
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 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 in Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
LGBTQ+
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
LGBTQ+
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
All of our counselors are LGBTQ+ sensitive
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Virginia Beach, VA
Online in Virginia Beach, VA Virginia
Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads metro area have one of the highest concentrations of active-duty military personnel and veterans in the country, anchored by Naval Station Norfolk — the world's largest naval base — creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, PTSD, and the dynamics of military family life. Therapists experienced with moral injury, deployment-related adjustment, and service-to-civilian transition are well represented, and many practices specifically orient their care toward service members and their families. Sentara Health and Bon Secours provide institutional mental health resources for the region, complemented by a growing private practice community. Virginia Beach's coastal environment and strong community ties give the city a relatively stable baseline, though the psychological weight of military life remains a defining feature of the local therapy landscape.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Multicultural Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |