LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative
- Equality Loudoun
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 20
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JOINED
Joined on June 18, 2025
INDUSTRY
Mental Health
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DESCRIPTION
A dedicated team of queer and trans-identifying psychotherapists serving LGBTQ+ folx, their families, and cishet allies.
General Survey
Question: What percent of your organization identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: More than 10%
Question: What are your policies on LGBTQ+ trainings?
Answer: Everyone is required to have LGBTQ-specific training.
Question: How often do you require or recommend LGBTQ+ inclusive training?
Answer: Multiple times per year.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ staff?
Answer: We have policies written specifically for the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ clients?
Answer: We have policies written specifically for the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Question: How do you create a positive space for the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: We have year-round shows of support that are specifically affirming or positive for the LGBTQ+ community.
Industry Survey
Question: Please list the title that best fits you:
Answer: Group mental health therapy practice
Question: Please list any professional certifications you have:
Answer: LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC, PhD, Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, etc.
Question: How long have you been assisting people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 3-5 years
Question: What age group(s) do you work with?
Answer: 5-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 18-24 year old, 24-65 year olds, 65+ years old
Question: Is your mental health or medical treatment practices affected, directed, or informed by religious or moral teachings, values, or principles?
Answer: No.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Issues, Same-sex Couples Counseling/Therapy, Teen or Family Counseling/Therapy, Trans-Cis Family or Couples Counseling/Therapy
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: DSM-5 Guidance, WPATH Guidance, Waiting periods presenting as gender identity
Question: Do you encourage, use, or suggest any of the following treatments: conversion therapy (or any therapy that tries to change a person’s identity or orientation); faith-based therapy that describes LGBTQ+ identities as bad, wrong, or harmful; ambush or inundation therapy that exposes a patient to regular anti-LGBTQ+ information or causes confrontation with large groups?
Answer: I don’t use these practices.
Question: Do you have a process that allows for treatment of those without insurance?
Answer: We do not accept insurance of any form and payment is due at the time of sessions All of our counselors prioritize 20-25% of our case loads for sliding scale (pay-what-you-can) clients as we prioritize accessibility of mental health services.
Question: Does your practice use LGBTQ+ affirming language in its forms and processes?
Answer: Yes.
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