Thurmont Therapists specializing in LGBTQ Issues

Noelle Benach

I work with both individual clients and folks in relationships to address concerns such as anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, sexual health concerns, trauma, and related struggles.

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Tracey Knows

I connect best with clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or people-pleasing, and who aren’t sure how to set healthy boundaries. Whether you're navigating life changes or managing anxiety, time management and/or OCD, I’m here to help you explore holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll nurture self-compassion, rebuild self-esteem, and move toward empowerment, peace, balance, and lasting change.

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Tiffany Wicks

Calling all activists, queer folks, and trauma survivors! Are you struggling from the current political tyranny? Are you anxious, exhausted, angry, and seeking a therapist who is ready to draw protest signs and make radical changes alongside you? Let’s spark a change! In this time of collective pain, we will take a look at somatic, social, & political ways to address trauma in your life and community. This is a radical space for kids, teens, and adults.

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Katy Shaffer

Are you looking for a therapist who can help you understand your relationships better, grow in your self-awareness, find meaning and fulfillment, and learn to move through difficult times with more ease and mindfulness? To find relief from stress, fear, resentment, anger, sadness, numbness, loneliness, sadness, or other challenges, please reach out for a consultation with me (or any therapist who feels like a good fit). I'm glad you're looking for a therapist; you're already moving toward change

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Erick Sowell

My specialties include motivational interviewing, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, cultural humility, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and consensual non-monogamy/sex-positive awareness. I am also a National Coalition for Sexual Freedom Kink Aware Professional. *** My availability is currently limited, but you are encouraged to contact me to discuss scheduling an intake and/or waitlist placement. ***

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Allison Bernardo

I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, teens, and those navigating grief or loss. My ideal clients are those seeking support with identity development, emotional challenges, and coping with profound life changes. I offer a compassionate, understanding approach to help clients build resilience and achieve personal growth. If you're looking for a supportive space to explore these issues, I’m here to help.

Heather Hecht

Our clients tend to be high-achievers suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, or issues with their children/adolescents. Our area is wrought with pressure to achieve, as well as pressure to be perfect. We know how hard that feels on the inside. We understand the culture of high grades, big jobs, & perfect bodies as paramount. We are highly specialized in evidence-based care for a wide range of concerns. Call if we are the right practice for you.

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Beshaun Davis

Are you feel stuck in a pattern that you seem unable to get out of or dealing with complex feelings or situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed? I understand how difficult it can be to entertain the idea that life can be different. It is my belief that therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you.

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Ami Lynch

I serve adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules via in-person & telehealth sessions in VA, DC, NC, VT FL, MA & WV. I work with a diverse caseload of clients including LGBTQIA+ folx, poly/ENM/CNM & kink dynamics, parents that are struggling, those whose world upended after DNA results, those that are anxious and/or depressed, & more. If you're a struggling perfectionist, believe nothing can help you, think you're the only one, or are terrified of therapy, let's chat and see if we're a good fit!

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Jack Baker

My clients are compassionate souls feeling overwhelmed by relentless fears and self-doubt. If you struggle with uncertainty or feel unworthy and ashamed, I know the feeling. Together we can turn self-acceptance into a powerful tool, one that makes your journey through life's unpredictability not just tolerable but meaningful and fulfilling.

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Jennifer Beytin

I work with neurodivergent adults who want to better understand their brains, develop effective strategies for navigating personal and professional challenges, and live more authentically. Whatever difficulties you are facing, we will work together to tap into your strengths, remove roadblocks, and build a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I'm here to empower you, providing guidance and support as you take charge of your life and work toward your goals.

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Wayne Bullock

Our world continues to change, with its weight sometimes growing overwhelming and crushing. You are not alone. Together we’ll explore your feelings & thoughts while comprehending patterns in your history and life experience that have shaped you up to this moment. We’ll find a new space that feels more authentic, free, and connected through this work. We’ll manage and reduce your feelings of anxiety, depression, and other distressing thoughts.

Kelsey West

I enjoy working with individuals experiencing challenges including eating disorders, survivors of interpersonal violence and other trauma, ADHD, and other mood and anxiety disorders. I've worked in a variety of settings and I love to get creative to figure out how to solve problems together with my clients. I love working with individuals who are motivated but maybe a bit hesitant or lost on where to start, and who enjoy humor and a conversational approach to therapy.

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Dawn Johnson

If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, struggling to feel confident in yourself or your career path, or are worn out by disordered eating, my practice may be a good fit for you. I specialize in treating anxiety and stress in people who have traditionally viewed themselves as high achievers, but who find that they aren't as happy as they thought they would be.

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Dr. Sven Schild

I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach their full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills.

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Rachel Friendly

My practice, Friendly Psychology, LLC, focuses on supporting those navigating finding their voice in a system that would rather they stay silent, including women, trans/nonbinary folks, and folks in queer and BIPOC communities. I was a university counseling center clinician for 13 years, and I still have a passion for working with students, as well as other adults experiencing transitions and periods of growth. I love exploring the intersection of internal identity and external relationships.

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Laura Chandler

My clients have a variety of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and ODD. My clients consists of children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My clients come from diverse genders and sexualities.

Lou Hanson

While I welcome and support all clients, I specialize in serving folx who identify as gender, sexuality, and relationship diverse (GSRD). I provide individual therapy, sex therapy, and couples (+) therapy to support people in meeting their goals for themselves and their relationships. It is never the wrong time to become a better version of yourself. Some come to work through trauma and transitions, while others come for empowerment, self-care, and healthy boundaries.

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Dr. L.A. McCrae

As a trained addictions counselor, I work with people who are experiencing emotional pain and want it to stop. We find that pain in a variety of ways and the suffering feels completely overwhelming. I get it. I overstand. Let's turn and face that something inside of that desperately wants to be healed.

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Vanessa Cushing

I work with individuals and couples facing challenges related to trauma, intimacy, and sexual health. Whether navigating the impact of past trauma, improving communication in relationships, or addressing concerns with sexual well-being, I specialize in creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space for healing. My ideal clients are those seeking to explore their emotions, build healthier relationships, and reclaim their sense of self.

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