Book the best LGBTQ therapists in District of Columbia
Find the best LGBTQ therapist in District of Columbia for your needs on Grow Therapy. Grow Therapy has 9 verified LGBTQ therapists who are accepting new patients and have availability in the next 30 days. Grow Therapy verifies every therapist using our team of in-house specialists. Grow Therapy only shows therapists we know are active and accepting new patients.Find the best LGBTQ therapist in District of Columbia for your needs on Grow ...
Melissa Cimino, MA, LPC, CCTP
(she/her)
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LPC
11 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Humorous
Virtual
I received a bachelor's degree in fine art from Kent State University and a master's degree in counseling from Trinity Washington University. I have been working in DC for the past 10 years engaging with individuals and families in various settings including court, community, and school.
I appreciate the trust and vulnerability it takes to seek help. Together, we will engage in compassionate, person-centered, and holistic therapy. I intend to promote an empathic, safe, and non-judgmental space that allows a strong therapeutic relationship to form.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in cultural sensitivity. I also use varying modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I have assisted clients in many areas, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Mr. Marcel Harris
(he/him)
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LICSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
As the late Dr. Maya Angelou says, there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. It’s Mr. Marcel Harris, focus to help you, help you! Cultivating a safe space, where you are free to be your authentic self and to empower the unique individual within you. A graduate of Morgan State University, Mr. Harris received his Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree with a concentration in Urban Youth and Families. Since graduating, Mr. Harris has been providing clinical services to vulnerable populations with a non-judgmental approach assisting clients to self-actualize and manage their symptoms.
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Kirk Burke-Hamilton
(he/him)
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LICSW
20 years of experience
Open-minded
Intelligent
Direct
Virtual
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specialises in anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief & loss, self-esteem and ADHD. I use tools from various theories such as DBT, EMDR CBT, TF-CBT, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, and Breathwork. I practice in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. I begin our sessions providing feedback, psycho-education and skill-building tools and techniques to help you cope during exploration and processing. We work collaboratively because the more I learn about you the better I can tailor your treatment to your specific needs. I don't cut corners, sugar coat the truth. I respect your time and I expect the same from my patients.
To view my bio and learn more about my practice please visit my webpage at hamiltontherapeutic.com.
LaRita Mullins
(she/her)
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LICSW
24 years of experience
Virtual
I am a licensed clinicial social worker with over 24 years of experience. I work with a broad spectrum of clients. My practice style can be described as eclectic in that I utilize various treatment techniques that work best to meet the client's needs or presenting problems: such as cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, task-centered, problem-solving, and cognitive approaches. It is important to note that every therapist has his or her own style.
Bernard Mungin
(he/him)
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LICSW
18 years of experience
Empowering
Intelligent
Warm
Virtual
I am a psychotherapist who works with a diverse population of people. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to assist them in achieving their therapy goal(S). My treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and Ericksonian hypnotherapy approaches. Although I used these modalities, I do not use a one size fits all approach. I am a think-out-of-the-box clinician that will often challenge clients to try approaches that may be out of their comfort zone. Some examples of my experience include working with individual clients on developing skills in coping with mental health conditions/diagnosis, life stress, finding balance, and improving self-esteem. Although I use these approaches, my clients tell me it feels like we are having a conversation as opposed to feeling like they are in a therapy session. I have a specialization in working with Veterans, LGBTQI, men, and people of color populations. However, I work with all people who are seeking mental health services. I am licensed in DC (LICSW), VA (LCSW), MD (LCSW-C), and PA (LCSW). I have BS in Human Ecology, BA in Humanities from The Ohio State University, MSW from San Jose State University and Post Masters fellowship in mental health from Stanford University.
Joseph Melendez
(he/him)
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LICSW
7 years of experience
Empowering
Humorous
Solution oriented
Virtual
Joseph Melendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work. Joseph is heavily involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a proud affirming provider. Additionally, he actively supports and works with individuals with disabilities, an area that is often overlooked.
Joseph hopes to work with you soon!
Dr. Shannon D. Howard, PsyD, LCPC, LPC, CSOTP
(she/her)
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LPC
22 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Open-minded
Virtual
Dr. Shannon Howard is a highly sought-after professional counselor and CEO of SinClair McCoy, LLC. She serves as a sexual relationship specialist who focuses on assisting women and men with healing from childhood trauma surrounding sexual abuse. Her extensive educational background consists of dual degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology with a focus on Philosophy and Women’s Studies. She also possesses specialized training in trauma relating to the treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault.
She believes that every client is unique in their way and that each person’s story is different. This is the catalyst behind her coaching methodology. Using targeted strategies and personalized coaching approaches, she works with couples and individuals to help them transition from victim to victor. Dr. Howard helps clients face their past trauma by uncovering and resolving the root issue, assessing desired outcomes, and implementing a plan of action that leads them toward living a more optimal life experience.
She is the author under the alias Sinclair McCoy of The Alternative book trilogy. She speaks nationally to the masses on a variety of topics including:Life After Sexual Abuse
Finding Your Sexy After Sexual Abuse
Regaining Your Body Trust
She is the owner of a private practice AND co-owner/ managing partner of a group practice in Maryland. She has been in the counseling field since 2002 and is passionate to serve a variety of clientele.
Her clients are located in the D. C. and Maryland states.
I am LGBTQIA+allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to clients within this community. I also help clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.
**I CAN ONLY SEE CLIENTS WHO ARE IN THE STATES OF DC AND MD AT THE TIME OF THEIR SCHEDULED SESSION.
*NOT WORKING WITH COUPLES AT THIS TIME.
Dr. Kamaria Taylor-McCune
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LPC
10 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Virtual
My practice assists Black clients across North America who are impacted by a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and depression through a racially-sensitive treatment approach. We also work with individual clients seeking to improve their self-concept by understanding and processing the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners. I am a therapist who strives to fully understand my clients and their needs to create an optimized approach to meet their goals. I specialize in working primarily with individual adult clients to help them deal with issues such as infidelity, communication, stress management, anger management, relationship building, sexuality, etc. At Yolo Therapy, our ultimate goal is the well-being of our clients. For various reasons, many clients are unable to access traditional therapy settings but I do not believe that should prevent them from receiving exceptional services. I have catered my practice to the needs of those who need alternative options to therapy and am here to help you.
****Please note: Your initial session is ONLY TO ASSESS FOR THERAPEUTIC COMPATIBILITY. ****
Sherby John Guillory Jr.
(he/him)
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LICSW
16 years of experience
Empowering
Intelligent
Open-minded
Virtual
Greetings to you and all
With a wish for good health and peace in your life.
My name is Sherby John. I have been working and learning along this journey, we call life, just as you have.
It can be a journey filled with joy and struggle. Have you reached a point where it seems there is more struggle than joy or feel stuck in the muck that seems to only get deeper or harder to transgress?
Then maybe it is time to find new paths and options by having a guide on this journey. Therapy can be a vehicle for change and development of workable tools to assist in continuing with this journey. Whether you are dealing with Depression, Life changes, Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, or a new medical or mental health diagnosis, therapy can be a useful mechanism for support, discernment, and information.
I would like to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment and space to relieve yourself of these stressors through working on alternatives to current reactions to triggers or stressors in the way of continuing your journey, your way and at your own pace.
Come in.
Lets Talk.
Lets get to work.
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