We Specialize in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People.

As DC's LGBTQIA+ therapy specialists your unique life, love, and career experiences are understood.

We will help you to effectively face your struggles by recognizing and leveraging your strengths.

MEET OUR LGBTQIA+ COUNSELING THERAPISTS

Kevin Isserman, Psy.D.

Individual & Couples Therapy

Meet Kevin

Xihlovo Mabunda, MS

Individual & Couples Therapy

Meet Xihlovo

Keith Clemson, Ph.D., LPC

Individual & Couples Therapy

Meet Dr. Clemson

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Not Currently Accepting New Patients

Meet Dr. Brenner

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, affirming, and supportive environment for individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community to explore their mental health concerns and work toward a more fulfilling life. We believe that everyone deserves access to therapy that respects and understands their identity, free from the constraints of societal expectations and minority stress. At our practice, LGBTQIA+-affirming care is not just a specialty—it’s a fundamental part of our approach to therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Our therapists have expertise in a range of areas, including:

  • LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy
  • Sex therapy
  • Gender identity and gender identities
  • Minority stress and mental health challenges
  • Gay life and queer identities
  • Gay couples and relationship therapy
  • Clinical psychology and mental health care

We understand that every individual’s experiences are unique, and we are committed to providing personalized support and guidance to help individuals navigate their specific mental health concerns.

Our Therapists

This page features therapists with lived experience as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, along with their clinical expertise, dedicated to providing LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy. Alongside them, our entire team is dedicated to providing affirming and inclusive care to all clients, regardless of identity. Our therapists come from diverse professional backgrounds, with specialized training in clinical psychology, professional counseling, couples therapy, sex therapy, and LGBTQIA+-affirmative therapy. We take extra care in helping individuals find a therapist who aligns with their needs and preferences, ensuring a supportive and welcoming space for personal growth and emotional well-being.