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 14+ 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. Coaching accessible in other states.
Psychotherapist
(she/they)
Emily 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. Full bio coming soon.
Now taking new individuals and couples beginning March 2, 2026. Book a consult with Emily below!
Licensed in MD, and soon in VA. Coaching accessible in other states.
Psychotherapist
(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.
Not Currently taking New Clients.
Licensed in VA , MD, and DC. Coaching accessible in other states.
Resident in Counseling Therapist
(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. See full bio here.
Not Currently taking New Clients.
Licensed in VA 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.
Not Currently taking New Clients.
Licensed in VA, DC, Massachusetts. Coaching accessible in other states.
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 limited number of new couples 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.
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.
Email info@lgbtcounselingdmv.com to join this twice monthly group today.
Therapy Dog
(she/her - we think)
Elly is 12 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+
