Transgender Therapists in Culpeper, VA
Brittany M Jenkins, LPC, PLCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701
I encourage clients to take the lead on what they would like to discuss in therapy. I love working with juniors-seniors in high school as they are navigating their next steps as well as college students who need a listening ear. I also love working with adult women as they navigate their own mental health concerns as well as problems in their relationship, work, family, friendships etc. I have recently developed an interest in the last year of working with prenatal, postnatal and perinatal women after the birth of my daughter years ago. I know how difficult this process is and empathize with how long it takes to feel "normal" again.
I encourage clients to take the lead on what they would like to discuss in therapy. I love working with juniors-seniors in high school as they are navigating their next steps as well as college students who need a listening ear. I also love working with adult women as they navigate their own mental health concerns as well as problems in their relationship, work, family, friendships etc. I have recently developed an interest in the last year of working with prenatal, postnatal and perinatal women after the birth of my daughter years ago. I know how difficult this process is and empathize with how long it takes to feel "normal" again.
Amy (Campbell) Columbus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701
Waitlist for new clients
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
Gianna Giuoco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701 (Online Only)
Life can present challenges that weigh you down and halt your progress. You may be dealing with a range of emotions like anxiety, fear, irrational thoughts, chronic pain, or low self-esteem that feel overwhelming and overpowering. These negative feelings might be complicating your ability to navigate life. If you're going through difficult life changes or transitions, you might need support to assist you on your journey. Counseling can offer the hope, strength, and courage necessary to inspire you to move in the right direction and achieve harmony in your life.
Life can present challenges that weigh you down and halt your progress. You may be dealing with a range of emotions like anxiety, fear, irrational thoughts, chronic pain, or low self-esteem that feel overwhelming and overpowering. These negative feelings might be complicating your ability to navigate life. If you're going through difficult life changes or transitions, you might need support to assist you on your journey. Counseling can offer the hope, strength, and courage necessary to inspire you to move in the right direction and achieve harmony in your life.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
Shayla Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701 (Online Only)
I believe people strive to live the best life they possibly can. At times, life can throw in a few challenges and reaching out for help is not always easy. I am here to help! Together we can face those challenges and get you closer to your goals. I work with adults, families, and couples who may have experienced trauma or who may feel overwhelmed, lonely, worried, hopeless, afraid, worthless, angry or unmotivated. My style of therapy is targeted to help people heal and grow into the best version of themselves. Wondering where to start? Contact me for a free consultation.
I believe people strive to live the best life they possibly can. At times, life can throw in a few challenges and reaching out for help is not always easy. I am here to help! Together we can face those challenges and get you closer to your goals. I work with adults, families, and couples who may have experienced trauma or who may feel overwhelmed, lonely, worried, hopeless, afraid, worthless, angry or unmotivated. My style of therapy is targeted to help people heal and grow into the best version of themselves. Wondering where to start? Contact me for a free consultation.
Blue Sky Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701
I have worked with clients that have severe psychiatric issues, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy the challenge of working with those that struggle with depression, anxiety issues, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, clients who need help limit setting with others and have difficulty defining themselves rather than others defining them. I also have experience helping clients that are dealing with substance abuse issues in conjunction with an outpatient substance abuse program, providing education, individual/family and group therapy.
I have worked with clients that have severe psychiatric issues, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy the challenge of working with those that struggle with depression, anxiety issues, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, clients who need help limit setting with others and have difficulty defining themselves rather than others defining them. I also have experience helping clients that are dealing with substance abuse issues in conjunction with an outpatient substance abuse program, providing education, individual/family and group therapy.
Prof. Matthew R. Lunsford
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMHP-S, BCBA, LBA, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701
My name is Matthew Lunsford and I'm a supervisee in clinical social work, behavior analyst, and yoga therapist. I've been in private practice since 2021 and have experience working with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, LGBTQ+ concerns, PTSD, developmental disabilities, and neurodivergence. My approach to therapy is to act as a guide and walk alongside you in your healing journey. My treatment approach is eclectic and I never impose a particular approach as everyone responds differently.
My name is Matthew Lunsford and I'm a supervisee in clinical social work, behavior analyst, and yoga therapist. I've been in private practice since 2021 and have experience working with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, LGBTQ+ concerns, PTSD, developmental disabilities, and neurodivergence. My approach to therapy is to act as a guide and walk alongside you in your healing journey. My treatment approach is eclectic and I never impose a particular approach as everyone responds differently.
Chantal Racheau-Bryant; Life In Focus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Culpeper, VA 22701
Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life and need to reach out to another for help, this takes bravery, and it’s important that you feel the person you reach out to is unbiased, safe with your privacy, is knowledgeable, and truly hears where you are. Over the last 10 years Chantal Racheau-Bryant, LPC has worked extensively with adults in crisis helping to guide them through darker moments of their lives until they are able to see the road ahead more clearly. Each person has their own unique journey and Chantal works to find a holistic approach to therapy that best fits your style and helps you on your journey.
Sometimes we become overwhelmed by life and need to reach out to another for help, this takes bravery, and it’s important that you feel the person you reach out to is unbiased, safe with your privacy, is knowledgeable, and truly hears where you are. Over the last 10 years Chantal Racheau-Bryant, LPC has worked extensively with adults in crisis helping to guide them through darker moments of their lives until they are able to see the road ahead more clearly. Each person has their own unique journey and Chantal works to find a holistic approach to therapy that best fits your style and helps you on your journey.
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My ideal client is one who is striving and choosing to do the work necessary to effectively change and move forward. It takes courage to take the first step in reaching out for support. Let’s work together to ease your burden and to realize your full potential! I am here to listen, to guide, and to allow my clients to follow their path to stability and serenity. For some that path may be short and easy to navigate. While for others it may be a journey that will take some time...but we will get there together.
My ideal client is one who is striving and choosing to do the work necessary to effectively change and move forward. It takes courage to take the first step in reaching out for support. Let’s work together to ease your burden and to realize your full potential! I am here to listen, to guide, and to allow my clients to follow their path to stability and serenity. For some that path may be short and easy to navigate. While for others it may be a journey that will take some time...but we will get there together.
Heather Doute
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Welcome to your new beginning! I am a pre-licensed Therapist who works with those that suffer from sexual related issues to include sex therapy and sexual deviancy, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, and relationship dysfunction utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. My goal is to join with my clients to discuss current stressors, process emotions, and assist in determining solutions together. Whether you choose to focus on your current issues or issues from your past, together, we can work through those issues and develop appropriate coping skills which will lead to manageable behaviors.
Welcome to your new beginning! I am a pre-licensed Therapist who works with those that suffer from sexual related issues to include sex therapy and sexual deviancy, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, and relationship dysfunction utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. My goal is to join with my clients to discuss current stressors, process emotions, and assist in determining solutions together. Whether you choose to focus on your current issues or issues from your past, together, we can work through those issues and develop appropriate coping skills which will lead to manageable behaviors.
Christina L. Patac
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Rixeyville, VA 22737 (Online Only)
Update 15Jul2024-Not accepting new clients - Now accepting new clients via telehealth, for adults, teens, and children (age 10+), providing a comprehensive perspective on the human experience across various life stages and transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for processing, reflection, and learning, I meet clients where they are, tailoring the therapy approach to one's individual needs.
Update 15Jul2024-Not accepting new clients - Now accepting new clients via telehealth, for adults, teens, and children (age 10+), providing a comprehensive perspective on the human experience across various life stages and transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for processing, reflection, and learning, I meet clients where they are, tailoring the therapy approach to one's individual needs.
Ms. Angel Bryant LPC — strength, base, positive psychology, person center, resolution focus in order to reach sustainable mental health wellness. I believe and Affirm I am truly a representation of the clients I support/advocate with daily. This resilient population consists of LGBTQIA+ individuals with diverse disabilities, women of color, business professionals, and military/veterans. Based on some recent reviews, the therapeutic room I create offers an experience of comfort, support, congruency, and unconditional regard, in a safe and humble atmosphere…
Ms. Angel Bryant LPC — strength, base, positive psychology, person center, resolution focus in order to reach sustainable mental health wellness. I believe and Affirm I am truly a representation of the clients I support/advocate with daily. This resilient population consists of LGBTQIA+ individuals with diverse disabilities, women of color, business professionals, and military/veterans. Based on some recent reviews, the therapeutic room I create offers an experience of comfort, support, congruency, and unconditional regard, in a safe and humble atmosphere…
Online Therapists
Chloe specializes in working LGBTQIA+ individuals (especially transgender, nonbinary, and asexual individuals), outpatient disordered eating and body image concerns, complex and acute PTSD, DBT skills building, women's issues, identity exploration, resilience, mindfulness, career concerns, and insomnia/sleep concerns.
With dozens of psychological journal publications to her name, Chloe Goldbach is a licensed psychologist and PsyPact provider who received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Chloe is a lesbian, gray-asexual, transgender woman-identified clinician who is deeply passionate about helping clients understand how the unique intersection of their identities, cultural backgrounds, and social context can inform experiences of trauma, sources of strength and community, and shape other life challenges.
Chloe specializes in working LGBTQIA+ individuals (especially transgender, nonbinary, and asexual individuals), outpatient disordered eating and body image concerns, complex and acute PTSD, DBT skills building, women's issues, identity exploration, resilience, mindfulness, career concerns, and insomnia/sleep concerns.
With dozens of psychological journal publications to her name, Chloe Goldbach is a licensed psychologist and PsyPact provider who received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Chloe is a lesbian, gray-asexual, transgender woman-identified clinician who is deeply passionate about helping clients understand how the unique intersection of their identities, cultural backgrounds, and social context can inform experiences of trauma, sources of strength and community, and shape other life challenges.
erin O'Toole-Lyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223
Waitlist for new clients
I'm erin with a small e. I feel qualified with a range of presenting problems; but, I know my strengths. I have experience and interest in all kinds of anxiety disorders, gender dysphoria, trauma, polyamory/kink. I'm also keen on adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges that may make family dynamics hard. We'll figure out the big question: what's this about? Once we become aware, we can find a plan to get it out of your way!
I'm erin with a small e. I feel qualified with a range of presenting problems; but, I know my strengths. I have experience and interest in all kinds of anxiety disorders, gender dysphoria, trauma, polyamory/kink. I'm also keen on adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges that may make family dynamics hard. We'll figure out the big question: what's this about? Once we become aware, we can find a plan to get it out of your way!
Common issues associated with this population include: coming out, transitioning (transgender), family/social rejection and discrimination, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
I believe that therapy is a place where meaningful dialogue is co-created and tailored to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals, maximize their potentials, and to heal emotionally. My clinical orientation is integrative and includes approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based, and Humanistic therapies.
Common issues associated with this population include: coming out, transitioning (transgender), family/social rejection and discrimination, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
I believe that therapy is a place where meaningful dialogue is co-created and tailored to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals, maximize their potentials, and to heal emotionally. My clinical orientation is integrative and includes approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based, and Humanistic therapies.
Christina Triantafillou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230
I have extensive training in LGBTQ+ issues, including the transition process for transgender individuals.
Do you feel like you’re running yourself ragged trying to make everyone else happy? Like you don’t know who you are outside of others’ expectations? I work with people who are struggling with identity in different ways. Some feel like their identity was lost to abuse or to a bigger personality in the house. Others are recovering from losing who they are because of a traumatic experience that seemed to change them forever. Still others do not feel like their true identity is within the body they were born in.
I have extensive training in LGBTQ+ issues, including the transition process for transgender individuals.
Do you feel like you’re running yourself ragged trying to make everyone else happy? Like you don’t know who you are outside of others’ expectations? I work with people who are struggling with identity in different ways. Some feel like their identity was lost to abuse or to a bigger personality in the house. Others are recovering from losing who they are because of a traumatic experience that seemed to change them forever. Still others do not feel like their true identity is within the body they were born in.
Lighthouse Counseling of Fredericksburg, PLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Lighthouse Counseling specializes in providing quality treatment to gay/lesbian/transgender/gender diverse persons, those whose substance use is causing problems, and those with emotion regulation problems including coping with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Lighthouse Counseling of Fredericksburg, PLC is a group practice committed to working with those who are suffering, marginalized, and feeling like no one understands. So many times, we all struggle to verbalize and contend with emotional difficulties and finding someone to walk that path with you, can be healing and hopeful. We strive to make our practice “A Place to find Hope” using evidence-based therapeutic interventions provided in a compassionate and validating environment.
Lighthouse Counseling specializes in providing quality treatment to gay/lesbian/transgender/gender diverse persons, those whose substance use is causing problems, and those with emotion regulation problems including coping with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Lighthouse Counseling of Fredericksburg, PLC is a group practice committed to working with those who are suffering, marginalized, and feeling like no one understands. So many times, we all struggle to verbalize and contend with emotional difficulties and finding someone to walk that path with you, can be healing and hopeful. We strive to make our practice “A Place to find Hope” using evidence-based therapeutic interventions provided in a compassionate and validating environment.
Nidhi Kothapalli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sterling, VA 20166
Waitlist for new clients
I am an International Transgender Care Therapist, a member of WPATH, and a sex-positive clinician.
With every day changing so rapidly and the increase in uncertainty, life presents us with new obstacles and challenges that we might not expect. It takes great strength and courage to ask for help when you need it. I help clients with improving body image, increasing self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, and identity challenges. As a minority myself, I have experience helping clients work through processing cultural barriers and unfair treatment. I am also passionate about working with BIPOC and the South Asian population. I also provide letters for gender affirming care.
I am an International Transgender Care Therapist, a member of WPATH, and a sex-positive clinician.
With every day changing so rapidly and the increase in uncertainty, life presents us with new obstacles and challenges that we might not expect. It takes great strength and courage to ask for help when you need it. I help clients with improving body image, increasing self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, and identity challenges. As a minority myself, I have experience helping clients work through processing cultural barriers and unfair treatment. I am also passionate about working with BIPOC and the South Asian population. I also provide letters for gender affirming care.
Diana Leigh Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stafford, VA 22554 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, families, and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, interpersonal relationships, and other mental health and developmental concerns. I utilize a Person-Centered theoretical base, allowing the client to be the expert as I accompany him/her on the therapeutic journey. Employing techniques including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Wellness, my goal with every client is to take a holistic approach to aid in improving overall quality of life.
I work with individuals, families, and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, interpersonal relationships, and other mental health and developmental concerns. I utilize a Person-Centered theoretical base, allowing the client to be the expert as I accompany him/her on the therapeutic journey. Employing techniques including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Wellness, my goal with every client is to take a holistic approach to aid in improving overall quality of life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose services include psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation. I work to help clients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, and coping with trauma, as well as with transgender and/or sexual orientation issues. I particularly specialize in helping gay and lesbian individuals coping with childhood sexual abuse.
I do individual therapy, providing practical ways to approach life's most difficult challenges. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship, with both of us working together to help you understand yourself and your problems more clearly.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose services include psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation. I work to help clients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, and coping with trauma, as well as with transgender and/or sexual orientation issues. I particularly specialize in helping gay and lesbian individuals coping with childhood sexual abuse.
I do individual therapy, providing practical ways to approach life's most difficult challenges. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship, with both of us working together to help you understand yourself and your problems more clearly.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.