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LGBT therapists in Tempe, AZ


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Tempe, AZ
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Tempe with 659 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.
Hello! I am Robert Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been working with adults and young adults in addressing Trauma Recovery, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, LGBTQ+ and Men's Issues for 18+ years. I help individuals navigate their emotional struggles with compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
I believe in the inherent worth, value and dignity of every person. I started my practice because finding meaning in this life is often deeply difficult and all of us need help from time to time to stay connected to that meaning.
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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.
I earned my master's degree in Social Work 29 years ago. Over the course of my career I have enjoyed working with girls and women of all ages. I enjoy supporting girls and women who are navigating middle school, high school, college, relationships, post-partum period, motherhood, divorce, menopause, and becoming empty nesters. I love seeing my clients begin therapy with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, or trauma then graduate from therapy in a much better place. I believe that you can thrive no matter your age and no matter your circumstances. I have less experience helping transgender women but I really enjoy that work as well. I consider myself a LGBTQIA+ ally.
Hi, I’m Dr. Linda Wickens, a doctoral-level therapist and coach who works with individuals navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck while preventing forward movement and growth. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or frustrated that change feels harder than it should.
Therapy and coaching with me are never one-size-fits-all. We work collaboratively to create a plan that is specific to you, your goals, and your capacity, adjusting pace and structure as your needs evolve. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical skills they can actually use in daily life.
I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a fully licensed clinical social worker, with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. My work integrates evidence-based therapy with a coaching-informed lens when appropriate, allowing sessions to be both supportive and goal-oriented while still making space to explore the past and its impact on the present.
Clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and collaborative. As part of my concierge model, clients work directly with me rather than an assistant, and I remain accessible to my clients outside of sessions through secure communication when needed. I believe growth happens through understanding, compassion, and honest conversation, and that progress is most sustainable when care feels personal, intentional, and consistent.
Please Note: I do not provide couples or marriage counseling. I do not treat adolescents under the age of 21. Additionally, I am not able to treat clients who are experiencing active suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors. If these services are needed, I encourage seeking a provider who specializes in these areas or contacting appropriate crisis resources if immediate support is required.
There's a point where pushing through on your own stops being resilience and starts just being exhausting. I'm Mike, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, trauma, panic, depression, and the kind of mood and identity questions that are hard to untangle alone. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and actively work with men who are ready to take their mental health seriously. I believe you already have strengths you may not be giving yourself credit for. Clients often describe me as direct, clear, and collaborative.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Tempe, AZ



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 95%Anxiety
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Depression
- 87%Trauma

- 100%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 82%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 49%Curative

- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 2%Russian
- 2%Swahili

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 97%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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