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LGBT therapists in Arvada, CO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Arvada, CO

Arvada residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming therapy can access 1,125 providers through Headway's inclusive network. Our empowering, solution-oriented providers offer flexible scheduling and support both talk therapy and medication management. Most sessions are covered by insurance, helping you focus on your mental health without financial stress.

Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frankie Cancel

Frankie Cancel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to help clients build practical skills and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abigail Todd

Abigail Todd

Therapist

Virtual • Crawford, CO


“You no longer have to do this alone. I am here to share the weight with you and teach you ways to make it lighter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cassandra Marsh

Cassandra Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“While each path is uniquely personal, we all share a universal need—to be seen, understood, and met with compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nina Campaniello

Nina Campaniello

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I tend to approach sessions from a CBT and mindfulness perspective, empowering clients to develop healthy thought patterns and habits.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Tallant

Carol Tallant

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I've spent 20 years specifically with women working through sexual trauma, childhood abuse, and other interpersonal trauma, which means I'm not guessing at what that takes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joseph Bielefeld

Joseph Bielefeld

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach to care is patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bryan Hutchison

Bryan Hutchison

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to help you gain greater clarity, reconnect with your strengths, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values, needs, and sense of purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Victoria Adams-Erickson

Victoria Adams-Erickson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


I’m a therapist who specializes in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, complex trauma, and body image concerns. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your body, and build resilience at your own pace. My goal is to support you in finding relief, meaning, and a deeper sense of self-trust.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joshua Tidwell

Joshua Tidwell

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal as a counselor is simple: help people find freedom from the challenges that keep them feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Teresa Cole

Teresa Cole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I approach counseling from a place of curiousity and strive to create a safe place to process what is going on in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lori Schumacher

Lori Schumacher

Therapist

Virtual • Lakewood, CO


I am a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapist who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. I have extensive experience supporting clients with autism, adhd, anxiety, big emotions, and challenging behaviors. I also enjoy providing parent support and coaching.

As a parent of 2 neurodivergent children, I bring both professional expertise and lived empathy to my work. I offer telehealth (primary) in-home, and community-based sessions so I can meet clients where they feel most comfortable.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jade Phinn

Jade Phinn

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I work with people that systems have treated as "too much," including immigrants and first-generation Americans, current and former sex workers, survivors of sexual trauma, trafficking, and intimate partner violence, people impacted by...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ann Slack

Ann Slack

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I value collaboration and believe that therapy is a partnership — we'll work together to discover what feels right for you and chart a path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raul Vazquez Mestre

Raul Vazquez Mestre

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“You can expect to have a safe, nonjudgemental, calming environment where you will feel supported, understood and learn new coping skills that support your future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brittney Frankson

Brittney Frankson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, not judged — where you can build real tools for resilience, connection, and lasting change, rather than just talking around the same problems session after session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Leanne Seguin

Dr. Leanne Seguin

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


My specialties include trauma, relationships, supervision, and medical issues. I will help you be more conscious of your thoughts, emotions, and body and thus reach your potential.


My previous education in biology and neuropsychology has provided me with knowledge that is invaluable, especially during trauma work. Because I find both Eastern and Western psychological practices useful, I integrate many tools and therapies into the sessions and tailor treatment to each individual.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Isabel Perez

Isabel Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My primary focus as a therapist is to provide a safe, comfortable place for you to feel supported, understood, and encouraged, but challenged when appropriate.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Bartel

Sydney Bartel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I firmly believe being a therapist is not about doing something for the client, but being someone for the client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelvin Murry

Kelvin Murry

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My practice centers on medication management combined with psychotherapy, addressing both what you are experiencing and how to work through it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cindy Souser

Cindy Souser

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, parent coach, and former educator with 36 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families move from conflict and overwhelm toward greater calm, confidence, and connection. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, school and family challenges, divorce, workplace stress, career transitions, and burnout. My approach is warm, direct, practical, and collaborative. I also help parents reduce power struggles, strengthen communication, and respond to their children with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daran Shipman

Daran Shipman

Therapist

Virtual • Wheat Ridge, CO


“I offer a therapeutic space where difficult times & challenging relationships can be explored & repaired to make room for healing & growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Travis Mitchell

Travis Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults, offering a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what you're experiencing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josh Burke

Josh Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I would describe my approach to be goal-oriented and client/person-centered, which leads to engaging, practical approaches to problem-solving many concerns as they relate to individual stressors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Risa Stutz

Risa Stutz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical—I tailor each session to the person in front of me rather than forcing anyone into a single method.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abby Ferguson

Abby Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Bailey, CO


“I strive to be a compassionate, innovative, grounded source of support for you, contributing my clinical fervor, expertise, skills, and reflective capacity to the best cause of all—your healing and growth!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daniela Cherny

Daniela Cherny

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I want you to feel heard and understood, while also leaving with tools you can actually use in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaye French

Jaye French

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people exploring questions of gender identity, and I create a space where you do not have to explain or justify who you are just to get started.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kahesha Ricard

Kahesha Ricard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“Neurodivergence isn't something I just learned about in school- it's part of my family's story, so, me too :)”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Patricia Pacheco

Patricia Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is compassionate, steady, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing begins at the foundation of our lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvonne Sypher

Yvonne Sypher

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I value creating a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine and supportive while also encouraging growth and self-reflection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Quinones

Allison Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in treating religious abuse and spiritual trauma, along with generalized anxiety, depression and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Lloyd

Amber Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado Springs, CO


“I enjoy being able to meet clients where they are at and establish a strong bond to help support my clients through all aspects of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Holly Barczak

Holly Barczak

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


With more than 30 years of experience, I've helped individuals navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life's many transitions with compassion, understanding, and practical support.

I know reaching out for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward greater confidence, healing, and peace of mind.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
John Henson

John Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“As a board certified psychotherapist, I have nearly 30 years of clinical experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Forman

Samantha Forman

Therapist

Virtual • Broomfield, CO


“My goal is to help you feel seen, empowered, and better equipped with practical tools for lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Bridget Moodie

Bridget Moodie

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Welcome to the start of your therapeutic journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) living in Denver, Colorado! I grew up in the Philadelphia area and moved to CO when I fell in love with all it has to offer! I am a Certified ADHD-Clinical Services Provider. As someone with ADHD myself, I understand how it can impact one's life. I have much experience working with clients to cope with how ADHD impacts/interacts with trauma, anxiety & depression. I also specialize in examining how one's Queer and neurodivergent identities can compound the trauma of growing up in a world that does not support either identity.

Along with being a therapist, I am a crafter, mother, gardener, queer, neurodivergent, and lover of all things fantasy!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erica Salazar

Erica Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the infinite capacity of humans to move through and beyond experiences that have brought us down. I bring my real self to the therapy space. I'm a therapist who personally understands the struggle. My clients work with me because they want somebody authentic and down to earth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Arvada, CO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Arvada, CO
There are over 121 therapists in Arvada, CO accepting new patients.
121+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 88%Trauma
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 83%Select Health - Colorado
  • 77%Cigna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 6%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Psychologist
  • 9%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy

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