Friendly Psychology, LLC
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Joined on September 3, 2026
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Mental Health
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DESCRIPTION
I am Rachel W. Friendly, PhD, a queer-identified licensed clinical psychologist supporting clients in VA, DC, MA, and CA. I provide queer- and gender-affirming therapy to adults who are looking for support around people-pleasing, over-accommodating, and boundary-setting, and who want to reclaim their voice and build a more authentic life. I provide relational and IFS (internal family systems) therapy, and I also provide letters of support for gender affirming surgeries.
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: Not Applicable.
Question: How often do you require or recommend LGBTQ+ inclusive training?
Answer: I am the only employee, and I seek out trainings whenever I can. I am also in a monthly consultation group for therapists working with trans clients.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ staff?
Answer: I am my only employee.
Question: Which best describes your current policies and procedures for your LGBTQ+ clients?
Answer: Not Applicable.
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: Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Question: Please list any professional certifications you have:
Answer: PhD, Level 1 IFS training.
Question: How long have you been assisting people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 10+ years.
Question: What age group(s) do you work with?
Answer: 18-24 years old, 24-65 years old, 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: I am a Reconstructionist Jew who is heavily involved in a radically inclusive synagogue in Arlington, VA, and I am sure this does impact my values, although I do not bring it to my professional life vocally.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: Gender Dysphoria & Transgender Issues, Same-sex Couples Counseling/Therapy, Writing letters of support for GAS.
Question: Do you have specialized training or background in any of the following fields?
Answer: DSM-5 Guidance, WPATH Guidance.
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: For letters for GAS, my sliding scale slides down to $0. For my therapy clients, I am out of pocket only.
Question: Does your practice use LGBTQ+ affirming language in its forms and processes?
Answer: Yes.
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