Affirming, in-person therapy for gay men and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re navigating identity, sexuality, relationships, or trauma, you deserve a place where you can talk openly about all of it.
I’m Dr. Wayne Bullock, a licensed clinical psychologist who provides in-person therapy for adults and couples throughout the DMV, including people who live and work in Alexandria, VA.
As a gay therapist specializing in human sexuality, I offer a candid, compassionate place to explore your life. My office is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is accessible by Metro from Alexandria.
Therapy for Alexandria’s LGBTQ+ Community
You’ve created a life that looks successful and fulfilling from the outside, but might still be struggling with something that feels harder to name.
Maybe you’ve come out but still don’t always feel fully comfortable being known. You may be wrestling with dating, intimacy, body image, or sex. Perhaps you’re navigating an open relationship or questioning what you want from a partnership.
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy gives you room to explore your entire life. You are welcome whether you are out, questioning, selectively open, exploring, or simply looking for a therapist who will respect and understand who you are.
Sex and Sexuality Therapy Near Alexandria, VA
Sex and sexuality can be surprisingly difficult to talk about, even with someone you trust. Sex therapy offers a confidential, nonjudgmental place to discuss concerns you may not feel comfortable bringing anywhere else.
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what the problem is. As a licensed psychologist with a Master of Education in Human Sexuality, I help you better understand your sexuality and address concerns that may be getting in the way of a satisfying sex life.
I work with individuals and couples from Alexandria and throughout the DMV. I am kink-positive and work with people in both monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships.
I’m not here to tell you what your sex life or relationship should look like. Our work is about understanding what you want while keeping the conversation grounded in consent, communication, safety, and your emotional well-being.
Common Concerns I Help Gay Men & LGBTQ+ Adults Address
There is no right way to be gay or to be a man. Still, many LGBTQ+ adults grow up surrounded by powerful messages about gender, relationships, sex, and belonging. Even when you consciously reject those expectations, they may still subtly influence the way you relate to yourself and other people.
In my therapy sessions, I help gay men and others in the LGBTQ+ community (both individually and as a couple) with concerns like:
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Coming out or deciding when and how to disclose your identity
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Internalized homophobia and shame
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Dating and relationship difficulties
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Loneliness or disconnection from the gay community
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Body image, appearance pressure, and acceptance with aging
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Masculinity and gender expectations
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Sexual anxiety or performance concerns
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Jealousy, trust, boundaries, and unmet needs
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Religious trauma or family rejection
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Emotional, physical, or sexual trauma
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Anxiety, depression, and low self-worth
As a gay psychologist, I bring specialized clinical training and lived experience to this work while recognizing that no two LGBTQ+ people have the same story. We can talk about whatever matters to you.
Other Concerns I Help My Alexandria Clients Address
Beyond LGBTQ-Affirming and sex therapy, I work with adults and couples across a wide range of emotional and relational concerns:
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Anxiety Therapy: Anxiety affects our lives in all sorts of ways. For professionals in Alexandria and the larger DC region, high-functioning anxiety can be particularly difficult to recognize. I help you understand what your anxiety is protecting you from and develop a more flexible relationship with it.
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Depression Therapy: Depression doesn’t always mean you stop functioning. You may continue working and socializing while feeling increasingly disconnected from yourself. I help you understand the emotional, relational, and historical patterns contributing to that experience.
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Trauma Therapy: If you’re carrying trauma from past rejection, abuse, or discrimination, it can shape your beliefs and actions throughout your life. Therapy helps you process those experiences and overcome their influence over you.
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Loneliness and Belonging: Alexandria’s active social spaces can make loneliness feel especially confusing. Therapy can help you explore what makes belonging difficult and help you begin to develop the connections you want.
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Identity and Life Transitions: Are changes in career, relationships, health, or age leaving you questioning the life you have built? Goals that once motivated you may no longer fit. Therapy offers a place to explore goals that align with who you are now.
Working With Dr. Wayne Bullock
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than a decade of experience. My approach is primarily psychoanalytic, with relational and interpersonal therapy woven into our work.
That means I’m interested in your mental health as a whole. We’ll pay attention to your history, relationships, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the patterns that repeat across different parts of your life. Therapy can be supportive, but I also believe meaningful therapy sometimes requires challenging yourself to look more closely at things that are uncomfortable.
I welcome people of every race, ethnicity, religion, identity, and orientation. I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ adults, gay men, and members of the Jewish community.
My office is located in downtown Washington, DC, near both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations. Alexandria is served by Metro stations at Braddock Road, Potomac Yard, King St–Old Town, Eisenhower Avenue, and Van Dorn Street, making in-person therapy in downtown DC accessible from several parts of the city.
Whether you live in Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Potomac Yard, Carlyle, Eisenhower, the West End, or another Alexandria neighborhood, I’m here to support you. I also serve clients throughout the DMV area, including Arlington and Bethesda.
Do you provide therapy for people in Alexandria?
Yes. My office is located in downtown Washington, DC, and I provide in-person therapy for adults and couples who live or work in Alexandria and can attend sessions at my DC office.
Do you offer couples therapy for LGBTQ+ couples?
Yes. I offer in-person couples therapy in Washington, DC, including affirming care for LGBTQ+ partners and people in diverse relationship structures. We can work on communication, recurring conflict, trust, emotional or sexual intimacy, identity or life changes, and questions surrounding monogamy or consensual non-monogamy.
Do I need to identify as LGBTQ+ to work with you?
No. I welcome adults of all identities and orientations.
Can I discuss sex, kink, or non-monogamy?
Yes. I believe therapy should be a place where you can talk honestly about sex, desire, kink, BDSM, relationship structures, and other private concerns without judgment.
What can I expect from our first therapy session?
We will start with a free 15-minute consultation. During this call, you can briefly share what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and get a sense of how it feels to speak with me. I will also consider whether my experience and approach are suited to your needs.
How often will we meet?
I generally meet with individual clients at least once a week for 45-minute sessions. Couples therapy sessions may differ in length. Regular sessions allow us to build trust, understand your patterns more deeply, and maintain momentum in the work. In some circumstances, I may recommend meeting more frequently based on your history, concerns, or goals.
Is your office accessible from Alexandria by Metro?
Yes. Alexandria is served by five Metro stations, including Braddock Road, Potomac Yard, King St–Old Town, Eisenhower Avenue, and Van Dorn Street. My Washington, DC office is near Farragut North and Farragut West.
Do you accept insurance?
I am not in-network with insurance plans. However, I am an out-of-network provider, and some plans may partially reimburse you for services. Contact your insurer directly to ask about out-of-network mental health benefits.