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LGBT therapists in Yuma, AZ


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Yuma, AZ
Finding a therapist who understands your identity matters. Headway's 624 provider network in Arizona includes mental health professionals trained in LGBTQIA+ affirming approaches to help you work through identity questions, relationship dynamics, and overall wellness. We accept multiple insurance plans and offer sessions starting as soon as next day.
One of the most important aspects of successful treatment is the relationship you create with your therapist. I offer a unique blend of compassion, humor, and sound clinical judgment to foster genuine connections with my patients.
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.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of clinical experience, I bring something distinctive to mental health care: a research-informed approach grounded in real-world compassion. My background as a Sub-Investigator in psychiatric trials keeps me current with the latest treatment innovations, while my Master's from Western University of Health Sciences and ongoing Doctoral studies ensure I'm always expanding my expertise.
I specialize in the conditions that require specialized understanding: ADHD, autism, complex patients, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD/trauma, schizophrenia/psychosis disorders, and substance use disorders, alongside comprehensive treatment for depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder. What excites me about this work is that every client teaches me something new about resilience and recovery.
My clinical experience spans diverse settings, from outpatient care to cutting-edge research, giving me a unique perspective on evidence-based treatment. I combine thorough psychiatric evaluations using DSM-5 criteria with personalized medication management, always staying current with the latest advances in psychiatric care.
What I want you to know is this: your mental health journey matters to me both professionally and personally. I'm committed to providing care that's not just clinically excellent, but deeply respectful of your individual experience and goals.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Yuma, AZ



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 86%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- 47%Oxford

- 99%English
- 8%Spanish

- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online

- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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