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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.

Amy Gerberry

Amy Gerberry

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I am very committed to meeting my clients where they are at and working together to build support and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paulette Winsor

Paulette Winsor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


I bring warmth and genuine curiosity to every session. My work centers on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma — and I believe that healing happens best when you feel truly heard. I take time to understand what matters most to you before we ever talk about a treatment plan, because good care has to fit your life, not just your diagnosis. My approach is collaborative: we figure things out together. I want you to leave each session feeling more capable, not more dependent on me. If you are ready to feel like yourself again, I am here to help you get there.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Antonia Sloan

Antonia Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I aspire to find the best approach that will enable you to gain insights, achieve personal growth and develop happiness within your life and personal relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linda Cantley

Linda Cantley

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I know what it feels like to be broken and directionless because I lived it. And that is why I show up today with purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Heiligenberg

Robert Heiligenberg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I value honesty, humor, and straightforward conversations, and I want my patients to feel heard rather than judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kendrah Nason

Kendrah Nason

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“In our sessions, we will team up to figure out what is keeping you stuck and discover the strength you already have inside you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marilee Tryon

Marilee Tryon

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Therapy requires us to face the discomfort that precedes healing. It is important for me that each and every client receives a genuine and empathic approach...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashley Rosenberg

Dr. Ashley Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My counseling style is rooted in a client-centered, empathic, humanistic, non-judgmental point of view.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Argie Jamaica Rivera

Argie Jamaica Rivera

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kingman, AZ


“I utilize an individualized, client-centered, and collaborative approach. My focus is on the child, adolescent, and young adult populations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sein Gwon

Sein Gwon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe that an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment begin with a deep understanding of the patient's history.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ani Saraydarian

Ani Saraydarian

Therapist

Virtual • Gilbert, AZ


“I take a client-centered approach to therapy, meeting individuals where they are and supporting them in achieving the goals they truly believe in.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andie Snyder

Andie Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My collaborative, solution-focused approach will help you gain the motivation to pursue your goals and to create positive, lasting changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Slocum

Jill Slocum

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“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
Marquita Tolbert

Marquita Tolbert

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Kaniz Islam

Kaniz Islam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe physical and mental health are inseparable. Stress, nutrition, sleep, environment, relationships, and emotional well-being all play vital roles in overall health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charmaine Kemp

Charmaine Kemp

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to help people develop effective coping skills and gain insight into their internal process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers
Amanda Phillips

Amanda Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I am trained in EMDR and Hypnotherapy. I have worked with people who have PNES, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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 6 insurance carriers
Carl Quedenfeld

Carl Quedenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I create a safe environment for you to explore the more painful parts of your life and inner worlds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Dwight Faught

Dr. Dwight Faught

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


Hi here, it's nice to meet you! I'm Dr. Faught, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over 50 years of healthcare experience. From an early age, I carried the rare gift of deep empathy and feeling the emotions of others. Strangers would approach me, compelled to share their story and their pain, trusting they would be heard without judgment. My travels across cultures sharpened this gift. I witnessed injustice and inequity impacting many lives thus strengthening my resolve to create meaningful change. I bring both skill and heart to every conversation and person.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Johnny Zhong

Johnny Zhong

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Johnny Zhong is a compassionate, client-centered therapist specializing in trauma, EMDR, and certified in psychosomatic therapy. He focuses on anxiety, depression, and body image issues, working with children, teenagers, and some adults. His approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs. In addition to his clinical work, Johnny is also training to become a music therapist, expanding his therapeutic repertoire by integrating music into his treatment methods.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Tiffany Godwin

Dr. Tiffany Godwin

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“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
Mary Colburn

Mary Colburn

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I like to say I "meet clients where they are at." We will explore issues you believe are holding you back from meeting your goals in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sandra Lee

Dr. Sandra Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“For two decades I have helped individuals and couples of all ages grow past old wounds and outworn patterns, into greater freedom and deeper connection with themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Victoria Schilder

Dr. Victoria Schilder

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence your present life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers
Marlene Wadley

Marlene Wadley

Therapist

Virtual • Sun City, AZ


“My therapy style is encouraging and motivational, with a primary focus on person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karla Cota

Karla Cota

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“For over eight years, I've worked with youth and adults in residential and rehabilitation settings, helping clients navigate challenges such as trauma, co-occurring disorders, and complex treatment needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ginger Butcher

Ginger Butcher

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I use an eclectic approach to therapy, & will use multiple therapeutic techniques in order to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brent Gunderson

Brent Gunderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I've also faced challenges in my own life, and I leverage that understanding to help my clients overcome theirs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Thompson

Nicole Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


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
Laura Klueppel

Laura Klueppel

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I enjoy teaching all of the most effective techniques I have learned over the years, so that all of my clients feel like they are leaving with more knowledge and control over their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alice Webb

Alice Webb

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I am exceptionally skilled in spotting neurodivergence (ADHD and autism) and helping people find both medication and "hacks" to help make life easier and more enjoyable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Dahlmann

Maria Dahlmann

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Maria is a dynamic and compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tim Korm

Tim Korm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I conduct a thorough evaluation of both your mental and physical symptoms, focusing on how they interact to shape your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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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