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LGBT therapists in Surprise, AZ

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Surprise, AZ

Find open-minded, warm therapists in Surprise who specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ mental health and identity exploration. Headway offers flexible scheduling with availability within two weeks, free intake consultations, and works directly with your insurance so you can focus on your care without worrying about costs.

Sherri Evans

Sherri Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Nancy Monyenye

Nancy Monyenye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Jessica Clausen

Jessica Clausen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sharna Horn

Sharna Horn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Stephanie Lewis-Smale

Stephanie Lewis-Smale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Tan Valley, AZ


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dominae Cole

Dominae Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Creating a safe, empathetic, and compassionate space is of utmost importance to me as we begin the healing process together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeanette Higgins

Jeanette Higgins

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe each client deserves an approach tailored to their unique background, history, and personality.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Phyllis Gould

Phyllis Gould

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Are you looking for a therapist who understands your culture and speaks your language? I can help. I am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor with 40 years of clinical experience. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, and I value each person’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Schnucker

Hannah Schnucker

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My style is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and with a sprinkle of humor, so you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexandria Moretti

Alexandria Moretti

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I am now Licensed in Arizona and Pennsylvania. My experience as a clinician is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I have worked with survivors of incest, sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am allied with consensual sex workers. Allied and part of LGBTQIA+ community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bianca Gordon

Bianca Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, heard, and comfortable working together toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Fabert

Natalie Fabert

Psychologist

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


I provide individual therapy services for adults experiencing general mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, health issues, relational issues, grief, life transitions, trauma, and/or abuse. ​My degrees include a BA in Psychology from UCSB, a Masters of Education in Counselor Education from ASU, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from ASU. I completed an APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Psychology and a Postdoctoral Psychology Residency with at UC Davis.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Vernice Morris

Vernice Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal with all clients is to assist in personal healing and the manifestation of a desired future through customized counseling and psychotherapy sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Zarchy

Gary Zarchy

Therapist

Virtual • Gilbert, AZ


“I hope that all my clients can expect to feel unconditionally supported and learn tools and skills they can use to move forward in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Olivia Russ

Olivia Russ

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Recovery, to me, encompasses far more than just symptom management; it encapsulates the journey toward reclaiming agency, restoring balance, and rediscovering meaning and purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Adam Cerami

Adam Cerami

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to therapy - meaning I regard my clients as the experts on their own lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faridy Mombeleur

Faridy Mombeleur

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in care across the lifespan treating clients with ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD and sleep disorders. I am committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. I am a proud veteran.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Adam Venter

Adam Venter

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I offer a compassionate, holistic, and empowering approach to therapy; one that is mindful of the person's physical, emotional, and social context.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Milem

Brianna Milem

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to meet my clients with empathy, sincerity, and creativity in their sacred space of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. David Brooks

Dr. David Brooks

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Bisbee, AZ


“I view psychological suffering as growth waiting to happen. For over 20 years, I have helped people transform their emotional suffering into growth...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stevie Mae Douglas

Dr. Stevie Mae Douglas

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“It is my goal to spend time cultivating a space where you feel heard, seen, accepted, supported, challenged, and celebrated.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jo Brown

Jo Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Jo Ann is deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and thrive through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edith Funtong

Edith Funtong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is client-centered, and I aim to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that is tailored to your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandi Morgan

Dr. Brandi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Communication is a very important skill and remains the basis of my treatment as I seek first to understand then to be understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I'm passionate about supporting mothers and fathers through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sirenna Meza

Sirenna Meza

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“You are the main character in your story and I strive to help guide you to take back your power and write your own story so that you may find healing and peace.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laurel Alexander

Laurel Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Using a neuroscience-informed approach allows me to help you understand what you're experiencing and provide you with the skills and tools to address your concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dustin Wallace

Dustin Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I specialize in mindfulness-based practices with adults. I incorporate my years of yoga, meditation and psycho-therapy practices to treat the whole person.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karen Ricotta

Karen Ricotta

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I employ a personalized holistic approach to therapy, integrating Person-Centered, CBT and Mindfulness practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexzannah Castro

Alexzannah Castro

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to create a trauma-informed environment characterized by patience, understanding, and validation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ugonna Okafor

Ugonna Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gilbert, AZ


“Together, we will evaluate emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, cultural, and rational dimension of your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patrick Hickey

Patrick Hickey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. I believe that mental health treatment works best when it is a partnership—I take time to listen, understand your unique story, and develop a plan that fits your needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sean Elrod

Sean Elrod

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“Sean strongly believes that both mental and physical health are equally important in a person's overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda-Janae Briggs

Amanda-Janae Briggs

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“My approach is integrative and pace-aware. Most of the women I work with are skilled at thinking their way through hard things and have already done a lot of that on their own — so therapy with me isn't another exercise in analyzing what's wrong.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Hawk

Cynthia Hawk

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is simple: to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where healing becomes possible, and growth feels real.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Swearengin

John Swearengin

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I've been doing this work for over 43 years — and what still drives me is the same thing that did at the start: watching people move from stuck to unstuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers
Kayleen Weinandt

Kayleen Weinandt

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I prioritize creating a warm, relaxed, and safe environment where you can speak openly without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Duru

Victoria Duru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I take a holistic, individualized approach to mental health care, considering not only symptoms but also each person's unique background, experiences, and life circumstances that may influence their overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Surprise, AZ

Number of therapists serving Surprise, AZ
There are over 659 therapists in Surprise, AZ accepting new patients.
659+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 86%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 49%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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