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LGBT therapists in Phoenix, AZ

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Phoenix, AZ

Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy in Phoenix? Access 661 licensed providers specializing in gender and sexual identity support through Headway. Sessions available virtually or in-person, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options to fit your life.

Shannon Alley

Shannon Alley

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I tend to be blunt and use a lot of humor in my approach (in therapy and in life), and I can get along with just about anyone who comes at the world with kindness and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jessica Miller

Dr. Jessica Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I practice from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective, honoring each person's unique experiences and inherent capacity for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Call

Ryan Call

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I have a warm personality and fairly broad training that has lead me to a holistic approach for therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Greg Custer

Greg Custer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


That saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" -- I think it should be "What doesn't kill me makes me suffer." So many people feel unheard, disconnected, tired, worthless, fearful, sad, anxious and forgettable. They need the skills to nurture their resilience, to discern their incredible value. There's a loneliness in struggling. But 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 5 insurance carriers
Sharon Sawyer

Sharon Sawyer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I am thorough and detailed in my assessments. I employ a detailed history and look at other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Frances Spink

Dr. Frances Spink

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I'm caring, empathetic and sincere. My clients always come first. I love what I do and my goal is to help my clients live their best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Shoff

Jessica Shoff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Mesa, AZ


If you’re looking for support with PTSD, complex trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, I want you to know you don’t have to carry it alone.

Since 2017, I’ve worked with clients ages 12+ in settings ranging from wilderness therapy and inpatient hospitalization to residential treatment and private practice. I also provide individual, family, and coparenting therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lori Parker

Lori Parker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Mesa, AZ


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I obtained by Associates degree in Nursing at Penn Valley College in Kansas City Missouri in 2001. I completed my Masters of Science in Psychiatric nursing in 2020. I have 23 years of nursing experience in a variety of areas, both medical and neuro-psychiatry. I have experience with young adults to geriatric populations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Koreny

Danielle Koreny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I specialize in treating adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychosis, and treatment-resistant conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elena Sass

Elena Sass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


“I specialize in natural and holistic Behavioral Health Treatments as well as traditional psychopharmacology and therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sherri Evans

Sherri Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My passion is to help individuals find their way through life's challenges in order to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Huwer

Jennifer Huwer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to improve your mental health and overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Carolyn Collier

Carolyn Collier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Brois

Sarah Brois

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


I’m Sarah, a therapist who helps people slow down, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have felt overlooked or misunderstood. My approach is warm, gentle, and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, DBT, and body-based techniques. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, those rebuilding trust in themselves and others. I aim to create a space that feels emotionally safe, shame-free, and even sprinkled with humor - where we can both sit in discomfort and find lightness along the way.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Monyenye

Nancy Monyenye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly about what you are experiencing and feel actively involved in decisions about your care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sharna Horn

Sharna Horn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“As an Army Veteran and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of intersectionality and lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Phelan

David Phelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Litchfield Park, AZ


“After more than two decades providing mental health services, and with family members who have struggled with depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse and bipolar disorder, I know what it is like both personally and professionally to accompany...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Elias

Patricia Elias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I've worked with people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Walker

Amber Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication management to help you identify and change negative thought patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latice Williams

Latice Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


My goal is to provide a safe environment for my clients to come and talk about their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and work towards positive self-acceptance and love.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jamie Jeffery

Jamie Jeffery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I strive to create a safe, non judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable to talk and share their story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Clausen

Jessica Clausen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I'm a licensed therapist with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges in Arizona and Oregon.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sally Brown

Dr. Sally Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I believe in working with clients as partners in empowering them to achieve their healthy happy state of being.”
LGBTQIA+, Eating disorders, Family issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danielle Fragnito

Danielle Fragnito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Phillips

Laura Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I have 23 years of experience helping people to improve their lives and relationships with proven cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Salas

Jennifer Salas

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


Hello! I'm Amanda Long, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to serving families through compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and have been practicing as a PMHNP since 2019, with over a decade of nursing experience beginning in 2011. My educational foundation also includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois in Springfield, which broadened my understanding of human behavior and community dynamics. My journey in mental health has taken me through diverse settings that have shaped my comprehensive approach to care. I've worked in psychiatric emergency services at a major hospital, 23-hour crisis stabilization units, outpatient clinics, correctional facilities, and forensic mental health centers, including fitness-to-stand-trial evaluations. This varied experience has equipped me to understand mental health from multiple perspectives and meet people wherever they are in their journey, whether they're facing an acute crisis or seeking ongoing support. I specialize in medication management for individuals across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. My treatment areas include depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, psychotic disorders, and other mental health concerns. I'm experienced in both telehealth and in-person care, making quality psychiatric services accessible and convenient for your lifestyle. What drives me is the belief that everyone deserves competent, caring mental health support that honors their unique background and circumstances. I'm committed to improving the communities I serve, one individual and family at a time, through evidence-based practice combined with genuine human connection. My approach centers on partnership and creating a safe environment for healing. I look forward to supporting you and your family's wellness journey.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Julia Rambeau

Julia Rambeau

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


Hi, I’m Julia.

I help people cultivate more meaningful connections with themselves, others, and their world. I help adult individuals and couples more effectively navigate interpersonal conflicts, non-monogamy exploration, existential anxiety, life transitions, depression, and religious trauma.

Being a human in the world is a wild, heavy, complicated experience. You deserve a space that honors your whole Self—mind, body, and spirit. My approach is holistic and deeply affirming of LGBTQIA+, poly, kink, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities. My goal is to understand your unique story, identity, and way of making sense of your experiences.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Kennedy

Olivia Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My style is direct and welcoming. That means I will support you while holding you accountable to your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Milena Abraha

Milena Abraha

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully—without judgment—and begin to build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Glasgow

Jacqueline Glasgow

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My personal style is unconditionally accepting, warm, & interactive, catering to the client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Enrique Caloca

Enrique Caloca

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I try to ensure that each patient feels heard and seen. This is a collaborative approach and in each session we continue to build a working therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ed Lucio

Ed Lucio

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anjanette Dennis

Anjanette Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I am a skill-based therapist who uses solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and sadness brought on by work, school, life, familial, or relational obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Gray

Thomas Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Sierra Vista, AZ


“My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded. I work with clients caught in anxious loops, overwhelmed by stress, or carrying the impact of trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharon Joshua Dnp

Dr. Sharon Joshua Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“A client would expect a rise in self-awareness by having a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Jenkins

Joseph Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“For more than 25 years I have walked alongside adults and adolescents carrying substance use and co-occurring struggles, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and everything tangled up in between.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“My philosophy centers on honoring every person's dignity, delivering evidence-based treatment, and carrying a firm belief in each individual's ability to heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I'm passionate about providing advanced care for individuals with ADHD, OCD, PTSD and trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Phoenix, AZ

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Phoenix, AZ
There are over 66 therapists in Phoenix, AZ accepting new patients.
66+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 80%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 2%Russian
  • 2%Swahili
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Phoenix

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Phoenix starts with identifying care that is affirming, specific, and aligned with your needs. Many people look for support related to gender identity, sexuality, coming out, relationship concerns, family dynamics, anxiety, or depression. As you compare therapists, look for bios that mention affirmative therapy, gender-diverse experience, WPATH training, gender identity counseling, sexuality counselling, gay therapy, or LGBTQIA+-affirming couples support.

Phoenix has a large mental health care market, and a wide set of options can take time to sort through. In-person appointments may fit well if you prefer an office near your neighborhood, commute, or school. Virtual therapy can also expand your options, especially when you want a therapist who clearly works with LGBTQIA+ people. Review each therapist’s profile for scheduling flexibility, therapeutic approach, identity experience, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before the first session.

Therapy in Phoenix can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you compare LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.