As mental health care evolves to better serve diverse populations, the demand for LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy is on the rise. Rising Sun Therapy & Wellness, a psychotherapy practice based in Arlington, Virginia, is highlighting its specialized services that provide inclusive, culturally responsive, and identity-aware care for individuals, couples, and families.
The practice, founded by Dr. Ami Lynch, LCSW, PhD, offers therapy that addresses issues related to identity, relationships, trauma, and social context. “Clients are exhausted from care that neither understands nor aligns with their lived experiences. We provide services that embrace the full context of who they are, including identity, relationships, and social environment,” said Dr. Lynch. The approach is evidence-informed and responsive to the realities clients face daily.
Services include individual, couples, and relationship therapy, with a focus on communication challenges, trauma, identity development, anxiety, and relational well-being. The practice also works with individuals and partners in nontraditional relationship structures, offering respectful care for diverse relational experiences. Sessions emphasize communication, boundaries, emotional awareness, and relational patterns within a supportive environment.
Clinicians use trauma-informed and identity-affirming approaches, recognizing how personal history, systemic influences, and interpersonal dynamics shape mental health. Therapy balances insight and reflection with practical tools to build resilience and navigate complex experiences with clarity.
Rising Sun Therapy & Wellness provides both in-person sessions in Arlington and secure telehealth services across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Florida, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, and West Virginia. This hybrid model expands access to specialized, affirming care regardless of location. For more information, visit their website at https://risingsuntherapyandwellness.com/.
