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LGBT therapists in Mesa, AZ

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Mesa, AZ

Mesa's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support that honors their full identity. Headway partners with 603 compassionate providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with most insurance plans accepted and average savings of 75% per session.

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carolyn Collier

Carolyn Collier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Goodyear, AZ


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I combine evidence-based psychiatric care with a whole-person perspective...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Raschell Bailey

Raschell Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sun City West, AZ


“I now solely concentrate on making mental health services accessible to underserved individuals within the BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People Of Color)and/or LGBTQIA communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Fragnito

Danielle Fragnito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Phoenix, AZ


“I am all about empowerment! You getting to an empowered place in therapy with me is the greatest gift I could receive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cassandra Anderson-Monroe

Dr. Cassandra Anderson-Monroe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“She prides herself with being a culturally sensitive "people-person". She is non-judgmental and has the basic understanding that as humans we all want live our best lives and be the best version of ourselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deborah Coppersmith

Deborah Coppersmith

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about your child or family? I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping children, parents, and caregivers through big feelings and life changes. As a former elementary school counselor and certified K–12 art teacher, I understand the school, social, and family pressures kids and teens face.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hortense Noble

Hortense Noble

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Surprise, AZ


“I believe in caring for the whole person and am passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Antonia Mills

Antonia Mills

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I take a collaborative and direct approach, working closely with patients and families to understand what's really going on beneath the surface—not just treating symptoms, but addressing the bigger picture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicholas Freeman

Nicholas Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe in people and change. I believe that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Agan

Nicole Agan

Therapist

Virtual • Flagstaff, AZ


I have been working in mental health for 11 years. I specialize in transitions in life, anxiety, and perfectionism.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


My name is Benjamin. With over 25 years of experience, I help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve emotional well-being. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other life challenges.

My approach is personalized, collaborative, and focused on meaningful, lasting growth. I help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for everyday life.

Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and engaging—I bring honesty, humor, and compassion to create a space where you can grow, heal, and be yourself. Book with me here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Staci Rubin-Shepherd

Staci Rubin-Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I create a safe, affirming space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lucas Joyal

Lucas Joyal

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I'm warm and genuine; I bring real energy to every session, yes, even through a screen, and I practice what I teach because mental health is something we all work at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tanisha Ray

Tanisha Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I provide an inclusive, culturally affirming, anti-racist, and non-judgmental space for us to process, reflect, laugh, and plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennie McMillian

Jennie McMillian

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe you deserve a space where you can show up fully, without pretense, and start finding your way forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Staci Rubin-Shepherd

Staci Rubin-Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


As a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in EMDR, I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported. Taking the first step toward help is often the hardest part—so I commend you for being here. I earned my Master’s degree from Arizona State University and have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging moments. While I work with a range of clients, I’m especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and those facing anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices that empower lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Rachel Katznelson

Rachel Katznelson

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Arizona, specializing in trauma, attachment, substance use, and psychedelic integration. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and am currently completing my PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, where my research focuses on inner healing intelligence, somatic integration, and transformation through altered states of consciousness.

My approach is both grounded and deeply experiential. I integrate somatic therapy, parts work, mindfulness, and attachment-focused interventions to help clients move beyond insight and into real, embodied change. I believe that healing doesn’t come from fixing what’s “wrong,” but from reconnecting with the innate intelligence within you that already knows how to heal.

I work well with clients who feel stuck in patterns they can’t think their way out of—whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or cycles of substance use. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or carrying unresolved emotional pain. Together, we create a space that is honest, supportive, and sometimes challenging—in the service of real growth.

I also specialize in integration work for individuals exploring or recovering from psychedelic experiences. I help clients make meaning of these experiences and translate insights into sustainable, grounded change in their daily lives.

In our work together, you can expect a balance of compassion and accountability. I’ll meet you where you are, but I’ll also help you move forward. My goal is to support you in building a life that feels aligned, regulated, and genuinely yours—not just one that looks okay on the outside.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gabby Procci

Gabby Procci

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I enjoy working with teens (15+) and adults navigating questions around identity (like gender, sexuality, relationship structure, neurodivergence)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Etori

Catherine Etori

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe everyone deserves a space to feel truly seen, heard, and understood, and that the courage to heal already lives within you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adam Arsenault

Adam Arsenault

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe the best care comes from listening first, partnering with families and patients, and using evidence-based treatment to support lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dean Samaha

Dean Samaha

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I'm Dean, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with years of clinical experience across mental health, substance use, and behavioral health. I'm based near Sedona and offer telehealth sessions, making it easy to connect from wherever you are in the state. I'm currently welcoming new clients who are ready to start working toward their mental health goals in a flexible, low-pressure setting.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Greg Custer

Greg Custer

Therapist

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“I'm here to help you heal yourself with a new, creative perspective and find resources you didn't know you possessed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“A trauma-informed therapist is a compassionate mental health professional who prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michelle Bonadies

Michelle Bonadies

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 14 years, I have found that every person possesses the ability to change. I graduated with my masters degree from Loyola University Chicago where I specialized in working with older adults. I have since expanded my expertise to include all ages of adults who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, or difficult life changes.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Venus Etsitty

Venus Etsitty

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I strive to create a safe space for others to share their story and find strength in their experience through feeling safe, empowered and in alignment with one's values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laurie Raymond

Laurie Raymond

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Hi there! My name is Laurie. I’m a warm, supportive psychotherapist who helps individuals and young adults (15+) feel safe, understood and hopeful as they work through challenges. I use a trauma-informed approach and am trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), CBT, and several other evidence-based modalities. Before becoming a therapist, I worked on camera as a news anchor and reporter across several states, which deepened my understanding of people’s stories and resilience. I’m bilingual, having lived in Argentina for roughly two years. And here's my happiest trait.... I'm a mom to four adult kids and a grandmother to three!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelly Kevershan

Kelly Kevershan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oro Valley, AZ


“I'm Kelly, a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive therapist who approaches our collaboration with warmth, curiosity, and non-judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Samantha Desruisseaux

Samantha Desruisseaux

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“If you are looking for a practitioner who balances meticulous clinical judgment with a warm, down-to-earth personality, I would love to partner with you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chukwuemeka Obilor

Chukwuemeka Obilor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is founded on holistic and patient-centered concepts, resulting in a collaborative alliance that values trust and open communication.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Courtney Knight, Lcsw

Courtney Knight, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I have been practicing for over 6 years working with clients struggling with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samantha Hernandez

Samantha Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


You don't have to navigate this alone.

If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress, you've already taken the first step by searching for help. I'm here to make the next step easy.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping adults break free from patterns that no longer serve them. My primary modality is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) an evidence based therapy proven to help the brain process and heal from traumatic experiences, even when traditional talk therapy hasn't worked.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Heather DeVilliers

Heather DeVilliers

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I create a safe, inclusive space where you can show up exactly as you are—messy, unsure, hopeful, hurting, or all of the above—and still feel deeply seen and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Teresa Kangethe

Teresa Kangethe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Once we agree to walk this journey, it will be my duty to make you feel well taken care of in this journey of recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Guylene Lucien

Dr. Guylene Lucien

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered and respected throughout your healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aiden Sismondo

Aiden Sismondo

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


I’m Aiden, a Licensed Clinical Social worker that is specialize in trauma informed care and LGBTQIA affirming therapy. My clients would say that I am a warm and down-to-earth therapist that affirms and gives space for you to be yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karen Peterson

Dr. Karen Peterson

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“One of the aspects I find most meaningful about this work is that progress in one area often leads to progress in other areas.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Milana Macanovic

Milana Macanovic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I focus on holistic care, addressing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and social well-being to empower clients in their journey toward lasting mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Harriet Avedi

Harriet Avedi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Through interpersonal therapy and specialized medication management, we will address the root of your struggles so you can start excelling in the life you've worked so hard to build.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mikaela Deans

Mikaela Deans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chandler, AZ


“I believe mental health care works best when clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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