LGBTQ+ Therapy
Online therapy for LGBTQ+ adults in Virginia who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted — ready to stop performing and finally feel like themselves again.
LGBTQ+ Therapy, Because You Shouldn’t Have to Explain Who You Are to Feel Safe Here
You’ve spent so much of your life trying to be who other people needed you to be.
You’ve stayed quiet to keep the peace.
You’ve softened your edges to feel safe.
You’ve overthought your way through every conversation, choice, and relationship.
And now… you’re tired.
You’re still showing up — for your partner, your kids, your job, your family — and somehow it still feels like it’s never enough. Underneath the “I’m fine,” there’s a deep sense of disconnection. Like somewhere along the way, you stopped checking in with what you actually want or need.
Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before, but it felt clinical, performative, or — worst of all — like you were the one doing all the educating.
You deserve better.
This is a space for LGBTQ+ adults in Richmond, VA who are ready to stop performing and finally feel like themselves again.
LGBTQ+ Therapy for Adults Who Feel “Too Much” and “Not Enough”
I work with LGBTQ+ women, queer folks, and gender-expansive adults who are navigating:
Constant self-doubt and overanalyzing every decision
Exhaustion from being everything to everyone
Relationships where they give more than they get
Guilt anytime they say no or set a boundary
Burnout from holding it all together while feeling like they’re quietly falling apart
Identity questions, old wounds, or a sense of being unanchored from themselves
If any of this sounds familiar… you’re not alone.
What It Often Feels Like…
“I feel like I’m unraveling.”
“Everyone thinks I’m fine, but inside I feel numb.”
“I don’t know how to name what I need.”
“I’m constantly on edge and I can’t turn it off.”
You don’t have to be “on” here.
You don’t have to filter your feelings.
You don’t have to justify your pronouns, your identity, or your experience.
You just get to show up exactly as you are.
What Makes My LGBTQ+ Therapy Unique in Richmond, VA
There are a lot of therapists in Richmond, VA — but LGBTQ+ affirming therapy requires more than acceptance. It requires safety, attunement, and depth.
In our work together, you can expect:
A real person, not a blank slate
I show up authentically so you can too.
Curiosity over shame
We look at your patterns with compassion, not criticism.
Gentle truth-telling
You’ll get clarity, grounding, and perspective — not toxic positivity.
Talk + (optional) art therapy
Art can access things words don’t always reach.
Practical tools + deeper self-trust
You’ll leave each session with clarity and something you can use between sessions.
Your pace, your story
Nothing is rushed. Nothing is forced. We make space for the complicated, tender, messy parts of being human.
How Therapy Can Help LGBTQ+ Adults in Richmond:
Stop feeling like you’re always “on” and start feeling more grounded
Understand where that voice of self-doubt comes from—and quiet it
Set boundaries without spiraling into guilt or fear of disappointing others
Heal from the shame and confusion you’ve been carrying for years
Feel more at home in your body, your identity, and your relationships
Create space for your own needs, not just everyone else’s
Make peace with your past while creating something different for your future
You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine. We can slow down and figure out what you really need.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety and Self-Discovery
I offer online LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in Virginia that’s trauma-informed and grounded in real connection.
My work supports:
LGBTQ+ adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout
Survivors of relational or developmental trauma
People-pleasing patterns and the fear of being “too much”
Identity exploration, self-trust, and inner reconnection
Whether you’re coming in with anxiety, relational wounds, or a quiet longing to feel more like yourself, this work helps you reconnect to the parts of you that were pushed away to survive.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start. You just need a place to begin.
Not Sure What Kind of LGBTQ+ Therapist You Need?
If you’re searching for an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in Richmond, VA but you’re unsure what that really means—or you're afraid therapy will only focus on your identity—I get it.
➡️ Read this blog: What to Look for in an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist in Richmond, VA
Inside, you’ll find:
What real affirming therapy looks like (beyond rainbow flags)
Questions to ask a potential therapist
Why your identity doesn’t have to be the center of every session to still be fully honored
You deserve support that affirms your full humanity — not just parts of you.
Ready to work with an LGBTQ therapist in Richmond, VA who sees the full you?
Let’s explore what you really need—without guilt, pressure, or pretending.
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Right here. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for adults across Richmond and throughout Virginia via secure telehealth. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands overwhelm, identity, anxiety, relational stress, and the emotional labor LGBTQ+ adults carry, you’re in the right place.
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It’s therapy that affirms your identity, centers your lived experience, and provides a safe space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are.
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Absolutely not. You can show up exactly where you are.
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Yes. These patterns often come from old wounds, family dynamics, and survival strategies developed over time.
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Yes — especially if you’re carrying the emotional load, navigating people-pleasing, or trying to repair a sense of self after emotionally taxing relationships.
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No. Affirming therapy means your identity is honored without being the only focus.
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You can book a consultation and we’ll explore what you need, together.
🌈 LGBTQ+ Community Resources in Virginia
Looking for support beyond therapy? These trusted organizations offer advocacy, education, community connection, and legal support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Richmond and across Virginia:
Diversity Richmond
Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community center offering events, arts programming, resources, and support services to uplift and celebrate queer identities.He She Ze and We
A nonprofit dedicated to empowering transgender and nonbinary people and their families through education, support groups, and advocacy right here in Virginia.Equality Virginia
A statewide organization leading advocacy, education, and policy change to ensure equality for LGBTQ+ Virginians across all communities.ACLU of Virginia
Protecting civil liberties—including LGBTQ+ rights—through legal action, policy advocacy, and public education throughout the Commonwealth.Human Rights Campaign – Virginia
Working to advance LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion at the local and national levels through advocacy, public awareness, and community engagement.
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Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up as this constant buzzing that wont go away. It’s the tightness in your chest or the racing thoughts that take you out of the present moment and into the fear of the unknown.
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Trauma
Healing from trauma is like piecing together a shattered mirror, reflecting not just the scars but the strength that's emerged from the journey. Together, we can create a space to look at those pieces, find a clarity on how they continue to impact us, and rediscover the beauty that's always been within.