LGBT+ and Frist Responder Informed Providers

As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Katie is passionate about fighting to obtain and maintain equal human rights for all. She is also proud to be a LEOP (Law Enforcement Officer Partner) and knows first hand how incredibly challenging the LEO/P life can be! Katie is also the mental health ambassador for Responders For Pride.

Braquelle Murphy is a multiracial action-oriented psychotherapist born, raised, and based in Maryland. She currently resides and operates her practice in Silver Spring, Maryland, located on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Piscataway and Nacotchtank people. Braquelle works with both individuals and couples utilizing trauma-informed care, Ego State therapy, EMDR, Animal Assisted Services, and more. Licensed in Maryland

Sarah Haberbosch, LCSW-C, LCSW has extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and has been trained in the advanced safety planning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and other suicide specific interventions. We specialize in working with First responders and Veterans. We have staff who are a part of the LGBTQ+ Community and proudly support the Queer community.
Licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Jenna specializes in working with survivors of abuse as they rebuild a sense of safety, identity, and connection. In addition, she is passionate about supporting first responders and helping professionals who carry the weight of others' pain while managing their own.

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.

Micah Saviet, a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTQIA+ allied clinical social worker and ADHD/well-being coach. I’m passionate about helping people find lasting relief from trauma, limiting beliefs, and feeling stuck. I am also passionate about helping individuals with ADHD improve their overall skills, functioning, and well-being.
My therapy specialties include ADHD, first responders (police, fire, EMS), trauma/post-traumatic stress, college students, and men’s issues. I also help individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.

You’ve heard that life is a journey. Actually, we believe that life is about multiple journeys. Perhaps your most important is the exploration to help you heal. It is the one where you gain insight into your mind and heart. At Insightful Journey™, we serve as your guides to help you overcome roadblocks such as depression, anxiety, and trauma that are preventing you from being successful. Everyone’s quest is unique, so we take a personalized approach to help get you on track to reach your destination.

We are a group of mental health practitioners who provide quality mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist patients by providing psychotherapy. We treat a variety of psychological issues through talk therapy and weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions. Let us help you connect with one of our therapists who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.

Sometimes you find that you’re pushing yourself to perfection in every aspect of your life, but finding it hard to juggle all of your responsibilities. You feel exhausted, defeated and paralyzed by continuous mental checklists. The constant pressure to achieve has made feelings of anxiety and depression get worse. You don't have to do it all! Let's work together and figure out how you can do less. Through a personalized, holistic treatment plan tailored to your strengths, we'll find the happiness and success you deserve.

Golden Counseling Services offers a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space for children, teens, and adults to explore their mental health. We provide accessible online therapy across Maryland and focus on connecting clients with therapists who are affirming, understanding, and the right fit for their needs.

"Hive Wellness Collective" captures our belief in the healing power of connection, inspired by the supportive network within a beehive. Our name highlights the importance of strong relationships, showing how, like bees in a hive, people heal and grow through connections with others. This idea is at the heart of our approach, where building meaningful, supportive bonds is key to effective mental health care + change.

Madison Elie-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. She specializes in trauma-informed care for first responders, veterans, healthcare professionals, and adults (18+).
Licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania

CCS is a provider of outpatient behavioral health services and testing located in Ashland, Virginia. The staff of CCS provides a wide range of psychological services to meet the needs of those we serve.

We are OTR Wellness Counseling and Support Services. OTR is a small women-owned private practice located conveniently in NW Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria, VA. OTR is metro accessible and in safe and confidential locations. OTR is Emergency Responder and Public Safety Certified Clinician.
Licensed in Washington D.C and Virginia

Jasmine Lamboy. I am a lesbian, polyamorous, kink therapist. I take a person-centered approach which includes taking time to build a rapport with my clients to better assist them in identifying and reaching their goals. I take a non-judgmental approach towards my clients. I specialize in trauma work, relationship and sex therapy.

Bailie tailors her treatment approach to meet each client's individual needs. She specializes in anxiety disorders, relational trauma, communication issues, stress management, LGBTQ+ concerns and gender affirming therapy.

Christy Green is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) who has over 13 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. Christy takes a client-centered, strengths-based approach, helping clients improve the quality of their lives through improved communication and relationships, while also incorporating life balance to facilitate exploration, discovery, and nurturance of your authentic self.

Certified Trauma Specialist, Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy, First Responder Counselor

My name is Esterly (Ester-lee) Valdez, a queer Latino individual who understands what it is like to navigate this world with multiple identities. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can come as you are and be yourself without any fear of judgment.

I’m Dr. Anahvia Moody, licensed psychologist. I believe in a whole-person approach to mental health, and I am committed to providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma related concerns. "Evidence-based" means that the treatment has undergone rigorous testing and found to be consistently effective in alleviating symptoms and improving quality of life. Many of these treatments have been around for decades and are constantly being improved upon. Any treatment is flexible and can be adapted to meet my clients' specific needs and circumstances.

Sara specializes in working with neurodivergent adults navigating trauma, identity exploration, relationships, sex and sexuality—including kink, CNM/polyamory, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. She also helps people reduce feelings of burnout, cultivate self-acceptance and improve their sense of connection to themselves and others.

You know the big things can get to you, but it’s the little things that can build up day after day, shift after shift. Everyone seems to want something from you - what they want and how they want it keeps changing. Expectations keep growing and resources never seem to keep pace. Your “failures” are often very public while your successes remain hidden. You are always on-duty. People look to you for help, but you’re not sure who you can look to. You want someone to cut through the bullshit and walk with you to the other side.

Dr. Denison is an ally who loves to support members of the LGBTQ+ and first responder community through individual and couples therapy. Licensed in Massachusetts and Missouri

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, families, and first responders across Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland.

I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing. My passion is helping people feel the way they want to feel—lighter, freer, and more connected to themselves.

Bodhi (pronounced bo-dee) is a Sanskrit word often translated into English as “Enlightenment.” A more accurate translation might be “awakening.” Its origin is from the verbal root budh meaning to awake, to become aware, to notice, or to know or understand. Here at Bodhi, we believe counseling is about aiding a client on the path to understanding him- or herself more fully…awakening to the answers within, so to speak. Please call or email for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today. We look forward to working with you on your journey.

Cassandra wants to show you strategies that you can use every day to overcome daily stressors. Using evidence-based, science-supported techniques, she will give you the tools you need to make lasting change. Cassandra’s goal is to introduce you to actionable skills so that you can quickly tap the tools you need on the fly to avoid emotional meltdowns and live your best life.

At Thoughtful Counseling Group we will walk alongside you in your journey of healing, hope, and recovery. Providing highly effective researched therapeutic treatment individualized to each client's needs. Our mentality is to provide comprehensive services to families, teens, couples, children, adults, and groups to promote community mental health.

We realize that no two people are the same and as such tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs. Whatever brought you here, you will be provided with the space you deserve. We will help you recognize underlying concerns, fully realize your strengths and adjust and gently challenge certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier and holistic way.

Welcome to First Responder Therapy Solutions—your partner in creating a more fulfilling life story. We are dedicated to supporting you through life's challenges and helping you achieve a balanced, thriving existence. Whether you’re facing feelings of isolation, and pain, or navigating complex life situations, our doors are open to support you and your family in finding stability and well-being.

At LifeSpring, we value diversity, collaboration, and community. Regardless of your race, religion, sexuality, economic, or educational background, we welcome you! We’re here to provide you with a supportive space to work through difficult feelings and circumstances without judgment. In working together, we’re committed to helping you find your voice and speak your truth!