The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative mission is to provide culturally competent, social justice oriented, queer affirming, neurodiverse-informed, and trauma informed therapeutic services to clients who want to actively engage in healing and processing around personal history, generational cycles, and systemic issues with clinicians who have similar lived experiences and values. All of our clinicians practice gender-affirming, anti-racist, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-inspired cared and work with our clients. We celebrate every unique journey and identity as they are.
We offer a wide range of counseling services, including individual counseling, group counseling, couples and partner relationship counseling, neurodiverse affirming care, non-faith based premarital counseling, sex therapy, perinatal mental health care for birthing persons, gender affirming care, religious trauma deconstruction or recovery, training and workshops for mental health professionals, and more. We offer services at varying price ranges to promote accessibility.
We work with clients of any sex, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, belief, etc over the age of 12+ years old, with some exceptions for younger clients. While we are passionate about serving the LGBT+ community, we are happy to work with people from any backgrounds and are trained and experienced in a vast variety of competencies, including many cisgender and heterosexual clients. We serve clients in person in Arlington, VA or virtually across the country.
We do not accept insurance of any form and payment is due at the time of sessions. We send out monthly superbills that clients can submit to their insurance for reimbursement and most clients see a 40-80% reimbursement using that method. Our regular fees begin at $220 for 45 minute sessions and $260 for 60 minute relationship sessions for fully licensed counselors and our supervised residents in counseling starts at $185/session for clients. All of our counselors prioritize 25% of our case loads for sliding scale (pay-what-you-can) clients as we prioritize accessibility of mental health services.
We take the safety and privacy of our clients to be of the utmost importance. There is no signage for our organization on the outside of our building or in the building lobby, nor is our address listed publicly. Our office door has an alarm that sounds with every entry. We do not take insurance so as to maintain privacy concerns and not be forced to out clients in our documentation. All credit and debit card statements only say "Counseling Collab" on your bank statements. We also abide by the standard limits of confidentiality set forth by the APA and ACA. We practice COVID-cautiousness by having high-powered air purifiers in each office and our waiting room, and masking is welcome for anyone who wants to.
Psychologist
(they/them)
Dr. Tyler Farrell, Ph.D. (they/them) is a collaborative and compassion-oriented psychotherapist who truly values the inner wisdom and strength their clients bring to the therapy work. Tyler is accepting new MD and VA based individual clients or couples/partners via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA. They also run a therapy and support group for transgender individuals, which is accepting new members. They work with individuals 18+ years old, couples/partners, including non-traditional relationships, and families. See full bio here.
Now taking new individuals and couples. Book a consult with Tyler below!
Licensed in VA and MD, and all 41 PSYPACT states. Coaching accessible in other states.
Resident in Counseling
(he/him)
Daniel Choppa, LGPC (he/him) is a licensed graduate professional counselor based in Washington, D.C. and Virginia who is dedicated to providing affirming, trauma-informed care for individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities. Daniel utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to address the unique needs of each client. They work with individuals 18+ years old, and couples/relationships. Full bio coming soon.
Now taking new individuals and couples. Book a consult with Daniel below!
Licensed in DC, and soon in VA. Coaching accessible in other states.
Resident in Counseling
(she/her)
Jessie's main focus areas include LGBTQ+ issues, interpersonal violence, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, phase of life transitions, interpersonal skill building, relationship issues, and grief for adolescents and adults. They enjoy working with young adults, those exploring identity, and queer parents. They are passionate about queer couples and relationship counseling as well! See full bio here.
Very limited daytime only availability open to 1-2 new clients only. Email to be considered at jessie@lgbtcounselingdmv.com.
Licensed in VA and DC. Coaching accessible in other states.
Psychotherapist
(she/they)
Emily Lamoreaux, LCPC, NCC loves working with adults, couples/ relationships & teens with a focus on neurodivergent folx, ADHD and executive functioning issues, trauma/post traumatic growth, grief, non-traditional or poly lifestyles and kink-identity, particularly with marginalization, internalized homophobia, stigma etc. issues, gender exploration, codependency and attachment, current and previous sex workers and life transitions. They work with individuals 14+ years old, and couples/relationships. See full bio here.
Emily is open to new clients on a limited basis for couples and individuals.
Licensed in MD, and soon in VA. Coaching accessible in other states.
Psychotherapist, Supervisor
(he/him)
Connor loves working with adults of emotionally immature parents, adult children of dysfunctional and/or addicted families, codependency, substance use/misuse, perfectionism, sexual issues, trauma, relationship issues, trauma, LGBT+ issues, and people-pleasing personalities and tendencies. Currently taking any individuals over 18+ years old, and marriage/ couples/relationships counseling. See full bio here.
Connor is open to new clients on a limited basis, mostly daytime availability.
Licensed in VA , MD, and DC. Coaching accessible in other states.
Clinical Director
Psychotherapist
(he/him)
Roland is passionate about working with the asexual and aromantic community, failure-to-launch young adults, queer veterans and their families, as well as those who struggle with people pleasing tendencies, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. He has been described as uniquely empathetic and engaging and has a special passion for working with gay and queer young adults, as well as gender diverse populations. See full bio here.
Roland is open to new clients on a limited basis, mostly daytime availability.
Licensed in VA, DC, Massachusetts. Coaching accessible in other states.
Clinical Supervisor
(she/they)
Kara provides trauma-informed, inclusive clinical supervision for LMSW supervisees in Virginia and Tennessee. With a deep commitment to serving "outsiders," Kara specializes in LGBTQ+ affirming care, EMDR for trauma processing, and religious trauma recovery for those navigating religious deconstruction. In their role as a supervisor and consultant for LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, Kara focuses on helping clinicians work with queer, nonmonogamous, and kink-positive clients while navigating the complexities of burnout and compassion fatigue. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Tennessee College of Social Work teaching group therapy and providing supervision to MSSW students.
Not Currently taking New Clients. Licensed in VA and TN.
Kara is the founder of Mindful Alchemy Counseling, LLC at karagibbslcsw.com.
Peer Support Specialist
(she/her)
Liz Hewell Garrett is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling dedicated to fostering inclusive and affirming spaces. Passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, she understands the unique experiences of partners of trans individuals. As the spouse of a trans woman, she facilitates the Partners of Gender Diverse Folx Peer Support Group to offer a supportive space for reflection, connection, and growth.
Currently Only Taking New Group Members, not Individual Clients.
Email info@lgbtcounselingdmv.com to join this twice monthly group today.
Psychotherapist, Author
President, Founder
(they/she)
With over 16 years in mental health, SC wants their clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives. It is important to SC that clients learn how to love all parts of themselves, including the parts that they might think are unloveable.
Currently taking a very limited number for premarital assessments or couples work only. See full bio here.
Licensed in VA and DC. Coaching accessible in other states. Email snealy@lgbtcounselingdmv.com to inquire about limited availability.
Therapy Dog
(she/her - we think)
Elly is 13 years old, hypoallergenic, and just wants to sit next to you and take a nap while you pet her or ignore her completely. She's fine being on your lap, on the couch next to you, or across the room if you want space. She's usually in SC's office or hanging out in the waiting room, but can be available upon request.
Capital Pride Alliance
Safe Space NOVA
The DC Center for LGBTQ+
