If you are in the midst of a mental health or medical crisis, please go to the nearest emergency room or dial 911.

You are not alone. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health crisis, or need to speak with someone immediately, the 988 Lifeline is available to you 24/7/365. Call, text, or chat to connect to a counselor today.

Counseling Services

We’re making some changes to our Mental Health Services so the program can better meet the needs of our community. While that work is underway, services will be temporarily paused, and we will not be accepting new referrals.

We expect to share more information about the updated program and when referrals will reopen around December 2026. We encourage our community partners and referral sources to check back with us closer to that time.

We know how important access to mental health care is, and we appreciate your patience and continued partnership as we work to build a stronger program and better support our community.

Our Partner Counselors Understand

While our Mental Health Services are paused, support is still available. The community partners and resources below can help connect people with mental health care and other assistance during this transition.

Thank you for continuing to help our community find the care they need. We look forward to sharing more about our updated Mental Health Services in the coming months.

Training and Consultations

More information coming soon!

Partner Counselors

Kati
Calletto

LPC, CSOTP

Kati Calletto (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. She attended the University of Rochester in NY state, graduating in 2010 with a Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling. She moved to Virginia in 2011 and began working at The Up Center in the Community Based Services and Outpatient Departments, and is currently serving as the Outpatient Clinical Director there. She began providing therapy to clients at the LGBT Life Center as a contractor in May of 2018 and has loved giving back to her community in this way. Kati utilizes a person-centered, cognitive behavioral approach to therapy, and is currently working towards certification in EMDR Therapy and Trauma Focused- CBT. She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults, specializes in PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, and is an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapist. When not at work, you can find Kati spending time at home with her cats, crocheting, crafting, and drinking coffee, or outside enjoying the sunshine at the beach.

Mitchell Scott Frizzell

MSW (he/him/his, 
Resident in Counseling

Mitchell strongly believes that we are more than the worst things we have ever done or that have been done to us. His therapeutic focus on the LGBTQ+ community addresses a historical deficit of self-compassion and meaningful connection with others. He finds fulfilling work in joining with clients to tackle challenges related to sex and sexuality, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and more. Wherever you are on your therapy journey, you are welcome! Mitchell graduated in 2023 from Indiana Wesleyan University with his Master of Social Work after spending several years as a crisis counselor with the Trevor Project. He loves singing, jigsaw puzzles, Wikipedia rabbit holes, and his partner Charles, with whom he lives in Norfolk.

Laney 
Zundel-Stenquist

MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers), 
Clinical Supervisor

Laney provides therapy services to individuals of a diverse background of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, and religion. She works to address struggles related to depression, anxiety, co-dependence, relationship issues, trauma, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, DID, grief, divorce, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, faith/life transitions, and body image issues. Using a trauma-informed perspective, Laney helps clients gain a higher level of self-awareness and self-love through emotional understanding, cognitive reprocessing, and psychotherapy. She utilizes EMDR, mindfulness, IFS, CBT/DBT skills, attachment theory, EFT, coherence therapy, active listening, love, and other skills.

Kirk 
James, Jr.

(he/him/his), 
Resident in Counseling

Kirk brings a wealth of experience and a diverse, holistic approach to therapy, focusing on empowering LGBTQ+ students and clients. Currently working at Hampton University, Kirk specializes in clinical counseling for LGBTQ+ students, employing various therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Kirk’s dedication to helping individuals achieve healthier, happier lives is evident in his commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Excited to make a difference at LGBT Life Center, Kirk aims to help community members feel seen, heard, valued, and accepted.

Partner Businesses and Organizations

Blue Box Psychotherapy

Christopher Boler, adults and senior
Alexandria, DC
Chris.boler@hushmail.com
571-901-1189
Telehealth sessions

The Up Center

Ghent, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
757-965-8622
In-person & Telehealth sessions

Integrated Counseling 
& Wellness

Dr. Susan K. Thompson
3630 S Plaza Trail Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-306-9100
In-Person & Telehealth sessions

Truth Purpose Counseling

Kaye-Loni Johnston, MS, LMFT:  
14+ individuals, speciality on LGBTQ+ pop and issues
kjohnston@truthpurposecounseling.com
804-537–579
Telehealth sessions

OutKind Counseling

Shawn McNulty, LPC
Annabeth Binder, Resource Coordinator
Williamsburg, VA
757-204-1785
Telehealth sessions

Sea Level Counseling 
and Wellness

sealevelcounselingandwellness.com

Turning Point 
Therapy & Consulting

Dawn White, LPC
Chesapeake and Virginia Beachd
white@turning pointva.com
757-347-8840
In-person & Telehealth sessions