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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.
“I take a holistic approach to mental health, understanding that psychological, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I approach psychiatric care by merging compassion with evidence, trusting that the best treatment weaves research-based medication management together with real human connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I understand that physical health and mental health are closely intertwined and that addressing both is crucial for achieving optimal wellbeing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I am a holistic provider and try to help my patients see the bigger picture and improve their mental health, not only with medication management but with using a naturopathic approach as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am dedicated to helping each client figure out how to overcome potential barriers to reach their therapeutic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m Nichole, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona, dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other issues. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. My practice is LGBTQIA affirming, and I strive to create an inclusive environment where all identities are respected. Together, we’ll work toward healing, growth, and building the life you deserve.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I tailor sessions to your unique goals while drawing from evidence-based treatments. I prioritize helping you understand your nervous system, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a sense of empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My treatment approach focuses on a personalized treatment plan, medication management and psychotherapy which is based on evidence-based practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe impactful psychiatric care begins with genuinely seeing the person in front of me—not as a diagnosis, but as a human being deserving of compassion, respect, and hope.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is informed by an Ericksonian perspective; I look at the whole person, zoom in on that glimmer of light, and together we find ways to open doors for a fuller, freer life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm here to listen deeply, think critically about what's happening for you specifically, and create treatment plans that actually work in your real life—not just in theory.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I advocate for patients and empower them to become active partners in their individual care while engaging in the planning process to achieve the goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have a very laid back approach to therapy. I take my role, as a guide, very seriously and have found that a relaxed approach is best for helping people feel comfortable opening up to me.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am an easy-going psychotherapist with a sense of humor. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe me as nurturing but direct, emotionally present, and grounded in real-life wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I love connecting with individual clients providing them with unconditional support so they can learn to accept themselves and create a wonderful life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work best with people who are high-functioning but deeply tired — people who have spent years in therapy, spirituality, or self-improvement, yet still feel stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
My priority is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. With over 40 years in healthcare—including service as a former Navy Nurse Corps Officer and retired military veteran—I bring values of resilience, trust, and teamwork into every therapeutic relationship. I view care as a partnership and work to empower you to take an active role in your mental health.
Clinical Focus & Services
I provide pharmacotherapy (medication management) motivational interviewing, and other therapeutic modalities. We can assess during the first meeting if your treatment requires additional therapeutic support. I will provide a referral to a licensed therapist to ensure you receive comprehensive care. My practice supports:
- ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Support Provider)
- College students with focus/concentration concerns,school overload, or interrelationship difficulties
- OCD
- Anxiety & Stress
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trauma
- Mild to Moderate Depression
- Interrelationship issues
- Smoking cessation
- Gambling addiction
- Shop lifting addiction
- Smoking Cessation
- Alcohol Addiction
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I believe that people have an immense potential to improve their life, overcome their challenges and restore themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across a wide range of experiences: trauma, addiction and recovery, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and family stress of all kinds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Ana believes that like any relationship, the therapeutic one requires nurturing, trust, time, and effort.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I blend precise medication management with evidence-based therapy when appropriate, and I pair that with practical lifestyle strategies...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe me as approachable, authentic, and easy to connect with, making therapy a collaborative and supportive experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Over more than 25 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside adults and adolescents facing some of lifes toughest challenges, from trauma and anxiety to depression, addiction, and everything tangled up in between.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
Hi, I’m Nicole, a licensed clinical social worker offering telehealth therapy to adults in AZ, DE, IL, PA, TX, and VA through my practice, Bicoastal Counseling & Consultation. I have over a decade of experience working in mental health, schools, and nonprofit settings. I specialize in supporting adults dealing with anxiety, life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“As a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years, my commitment to interpersonal counseling has a solid foundation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I create an environment where we start with a Lifestyle Assessment to help understand where you are, where you may want to focus and work on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is both practical and compassionate—we'll build tools that match your real life while also exploring the deeper patterns that keep you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I enjoy working with clients that are neurodivergent( and their family members!),LBGTQIA+ and those that have experienced trauma , anxiety and OCD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
My name is Carolina. I've been a therapist for nearly 9 years in NM.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“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
“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arti earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Missouri at Rolla and his master’s in counseling from Webster University. Arti became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2014. Arti has been working within the child welfare world for 24 years and has been part of almost every aspect of the system from preventative services to residential services to investigation of child abuse and neglect. Arti specializes in childhood trauma, trauma of all kinds, and family relationships.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm determined to hold a decolonized healing space for individuals and communities who are seeking support as they navigate the complexities of their inner world and external experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Connecting with others is very important to me and I strive to create a space where people feel supported, understood, and recognized.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Surprise, AZ
Number of therapists serving Surprise, AZ
608+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- 47%Oxford
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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