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LGBT therapists in Tempe, AZ

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Tempe, AZ

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Tempe with 661 affirming, open-minded providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Access virtual or in-person therapy with flexible scheduling and support from our network of empowering mental health professionals.

Melanie Rigsby

Melanie Rigsby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. With a deep commitment to fostering transformation and growth, I specialize in creating a therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to explore their inner potential. My approach is grounded in building a collaborative and relational connection, ensuring that each client feels heard, supported, and safe throughout their journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharna Horn

Sharna Horn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Regina O'Brien

Regina O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“As an AASECT certified sex and relationship therapist, I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of sex, intimacy, dating and relationship(s).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amber Walker

Amber Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 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 • 11 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
Elena Sass

Elena Sass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 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
Jamie Jeffery

Jamie Jeffery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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 • 11 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
Shana McKissick

Shana McKissick

Therapist

In-person • 12 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“My goal is to provide you with a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment to share your story and navigate changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Jacobson

Julia Jacobson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I emphasize the relationship and connection to aid in working toward your goals whether vague or specific.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sally Brown

Dr. Sally Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Nadia Ledesma

Nadia Ledesma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where children feel heard and families feel understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joy Wynkoop

Joy Wynkoop

Therapist

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


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and hold a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. My professional journey as a counselor has allowed me to sit with various individuals. My unique experiences have inspired me to create a therapy space that welcomes creativity, cultivates collaboration, and pursues authenticity.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marlay Brownson

Marlay Brownson

Therapist

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


“One of my key areas of expertise is working with veterans and first responders, populations who often face unique mental health challenges due to the high-stress nature of their work and the trauma they encounter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Danielle Koreny

Danielle Koreny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Tempe, 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
Marshneil Lal

Marshneil Lal

Therapist

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


“Rather than fighting the parts of yourself that feel difficult or overwhelming, we learn to understand them, approaching them with curiosity instead of shame.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gina Feletar

Gina Feletar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


I am Gina Feletar, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience, and a dedicated companion on your journey toward well-being. I am serving clients in both Arizona and California.

Healing begins when we see the whole person, not just the symptoms. My practice blends evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, creating space for healing that also honors your uniqueness. Beyond managing mental health conditions, my mission is to help you reclaim your strength, and rediscover hope rooted in wellness and purpose.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danielle Koreny

Danielle Koreny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“My practice is built on the fundamental belief that every person possesses inherent strengths and resilience, even in the midst of significant mental health struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Koreny

Danielle Koreny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I specialize in the complex conditions that others might find challenging: ADHD that makes focus impossible, autism that creates daily navigation struggles, personality disorders that complicate relationships, PTSD that keeps you trapped in survival...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stacey Keane

Stacey Keane

Therapist

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


“My counseling style is very laid back and casual, offering empathy, validation, normalization, and personalization...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Patricia Elias

Patricia Elias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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
Carolyn Collier

Carolyn Collier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Stephanie Lewis-Smale

Stephanie Lewis-Smale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
Danielle Fragnito

Danielle Fragnito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Finding a therapist who truly gets your life can feel like a long search. One who sees more than a diagnosis, who doesn't need you to explain yourself before you can get to work. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, that search often comes with an extra layer: the quiet work of figuring out whether this therapist is actually safe, or whether you'll spend your sessions educating them. With me, you won't have to do that work.

I'm a licensed therapist with more than 22 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. I've worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice. I've sat with people in some of the hardest moments of their lives and know how to meet them there without flinching.

My primary focus is LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. That includes navigating identity, coming out at any stage of life, relationship dynamics unique to queer and same-sex partnerships, internalized stigma, minority stress, and everything that comes with living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy. I also work with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use and dual diagnosis, men's issues, and stress and burnout.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Danielle Ellis

Danielle Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“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 7 insurance carriers
Letty Fields

Letty Fields

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I believe that gender dysphoria is not a mental illness to be "fixed," but a unique journey that deserves affirming, knowledgeable, and specialized support.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Identity issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Bainbridge

Julie Bainbridge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


I specialize in addiction, ADHD and depression for all ages. Listening to clients and working together to find the right approach to their situation. I am a very goal oriented person that uses my knowledge and experience to create a treatment plan that motivates and encourages my clients on their mental health journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Presley

Megan Presley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe that healing begins with connection, and I strive to create a warm and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, empowered, and deeply understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Sacia Kelsey

Sacia Kelsey

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Hello All!

As a LSCSW I have experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in correctional, school, and psychiatric settings; while providing mental health services tailored for each individual. I help identify and navigate all of life's endless transitions and challenges. My style is warm, honest, culturally responsive, and judgment-free. Together, we will build self-love, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, recognize behaviors that may be holding you back, and explore healthier perspectives that support meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 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
Nicole Agan

Nicole Agan

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


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 5 insurance carriers
Roxana Barrios-Orozco

Roxana Barrios-Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I enjoy working with individuals to create a mind-body connection. I focus on getting to know the individual and together working on a unique plan.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Imran Kirkland El

Imran Kirkland El

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“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 3 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
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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My counseling style is empathetic and relational. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen McIntosh

Karen McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care, which allows me to adapt sessions to meet the unique needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Tempe, AZ
There are over 61 therapists in Tempe, AZ accepting new patients.
61+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Depression
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 82%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%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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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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