Recommendations
At Divergent Path Wellness we focus on providing individual therapy while striving for inclusive neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming, religious-trauma informed practice for adults and teens ages 14+ in Virginia. With the interests of the people we serve in mind, below are our recommendations for psychiatric medicine providers, ADHD and Autism assessment services, counseling for couples and families, and other intentionally inclusive practices.
Psychiatric Medicine
Better Mental Health & Wellness
Lee Moore is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) serving Virginia from his Charlottesville office with experience working with LGBTQIA+ and Autistic people. In-network with many commercial insurance plans. https://www.bettermhw.com/
Protect Your Peace
Olivia Bonanno is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving Virginia from the Virginia Beach office, passionate about inclusive practice, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community. Many commercial insurance plans accepted. https://www.protectyourpeacepsych.com/
J Love Legacy
Jane Francis is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving Virginia, Maryland and DC via telehealth. Their specialties include PTSD, social anxiety, alcohol use disorder, and ADHD. Many insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. https://www.jlovelegacy.com/
ADHD & Autism Assessments
Nouveau Psychological Wellness
Paige Victorine and the psychologists at Nouveau Psychological Wellness offer neurodiversity-affirming comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults as well as therapy and coaching services. Their services are out-of-network with insurance. In-person services in the DC Metro area and online services offered in 40+ PSYPACT-participating states. https://nouveaupsychology.com/
Angela Nemecek-Haag LCSW
Angela Nemecek-Haag is a licensed clinical social worker in Charlottesville whose services include neurodiversity-affirming adult Autism and ADHD assessments as well as therapy and group services. They are a queer neurodivergent clinician whose practice centers queer, neurodivergent experiences. Angela does not participate with any insurance companies and offers a "superbill" for people seeking to use out-of-network benefits. https://www.angelanhlcsw.com/
The Properties of Light
Rachel Boggan LCSW and the clinicians at The Properties of Light in Richmond are "rooted in a commitment to (un)learning and intersectional justice" and offer Autism and ADHD evaluations as well as Autistic & Neurodiversity consultation and counseling services. Rachel additionally provides training to mental health professionals interested in offering Autistic-Informed Autism Assessment. https://www.thepropertiesoflight.com/autistic-assessment
Couples' Relationship Services
Lantern Path Therapy
Victoria Haynes LPC is a certified sex therapist who provides LGBTQIA+ inclusive couples' counseling virtually across Virginia and in-person in Williamsburg. Many insurance plans accepted. https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/victoria-haynes-lpc-lmft-williamsburg-va
Blue Harbor Counseling
Ashley Grubbs LPC has a doctoral degree in clinical sexology and is an AASECT certified sex therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent couples. They provide virtual services, including relationship therapy and adult Autism assessments, in Virginia, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina and Maryland. Blue Harbor Counseling is not in-network with insurance and rates are listed on their website. https://www.blueharbortherapy.com/
The Practice of Blooming
Violet Vorlet LMFT is a Charlottesville area relationship therapist who utilizes systems-theory in her approach to working with couples with a trauma and neuroscience informed lens. Violet is not an in network provider with any insurance companies. Rates are listed on the website: https://www.thepracticeofblooming.com/
Parent Coaching, Child & Family Therapy
The Seed Collective
Megan Kegley MEd, CCC-SLP and the team at the Seed Collective in Crozet, Virginia provide speech-language therapy, psychotherapy, executive function coaching and social clubs for neurodivergent youth and their caregivers https://www.seedcollectiveco.com/
Seven Corners Psychotherapy
Jennifer Glacel LCSW RPT-S and the clinicians at Seven Corners Psychotherapy in Northern Virginia offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for both adults and children, including play therapy services. They additionally offer neurodiversity-affirming groups and workshops. Seven Corners Psychotherapy is not in-network with any insurance. https://www.sevencornerspsychotherapy.com/
Dave Lewis LCSW
Dave Lewis LCSW is an experienced therapist in Charlottesville who works with children, teens, and families. His services are out-of-network with insurance. He has trained healthcare professionals in providing affirming services to LGBTQIA+ people and facilitates peer support groups for transgender teens. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/david-lewis-crozet-va/1445907