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LGBT therapists in Boulder, CO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Boulder, CO

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Boulder with 1,261 affirming mental health providers who understand gender identity and sexual orientation concerns. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks. The average client saves 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Dr. Jason Bendezu

Dr. Jason Bendezu

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“Therapy is not just about reducing stress or managing symptoms. My belief is that therapy also involves creating a fruitful space for discovering personal values...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bahattin Ergin

Bahattin Ergin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“I have a wide range of medication management experience across the lifespan, including ADHD, OCD, mood disorders and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathryn Hundertmark

Kathryn Hundertmark

Therapist

Virtual • Rifle, CO


I’m really glad you’re here.

Many of the people I work with are used to being capable, thoughtful, and strong for others, but inside, something feels off. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, or a sense that you’ve lost connection with yourself. Sometimes it’s not just about what’s happening right now, but patterns that have been quietly shaping your life for a long time.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado, with over 20 years experience working across a wide range of settings, including community mental health, mobile crisis and co-response, skilled nursing, public health, and critical access hospitals. This background allows me to meet you where you are, whether you’re navigating everyday stress or something more complex, to bring both depth and compassion to our work.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, life transitions (career, relationships, health, identity shifts), and the lingering impact of stress or past experiences.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Narlin Smith

Narlin Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


Hello and welcome! I am a Master's level dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Medication management is my specialty, and supportive therapy is part of every visit. I have experience with veterans, adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, TBI, severe and persistent mental illness, pregnant women, transient/low income populations, Indian Health Services, geriatrics, trauma, and LGBTQIA2S+ patients.

I am a person who understands the stress that comes with multitasking life's many responsibilities including parenting, work, a spouse, women's health, and the many other hats we sometimes wear. I know the familiar strain of working in the medical field, providing care for others while delicately balancing self care. I can appreciate the layers of complexity of being multicultural. I know the burden of military life with a military spouse (now retired!) and the impact of deployments on families, loss included. I know the heaviness of caring for a family member with special needs, and am well versed in many things life may throw our way. I would be honored to support you as you navigate the tougher paths in your life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Dr. April Tinajero

Dr. April Tinajero

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“In therapy sessions with me, we will establish goals and explore ways to make those objectives happen for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yvonne Sypher

Yvonne Sypher

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Healing is not about being "fixed"- it's about understanding yourself more deeply, creating new patterns, and learning how to move through life with greater balance, connection, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Kathryn Konicek

Kathryn Konicek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cañon City, CO


I'm Kathryn Konicek, founder and owner of Evolve Therapy & Consulting. I am dedicated to helping you cultivate the life you want—without judgment. Seriously, fuck judgment! Whether you're navigating intense life transitions, or recovering from trauma, I work to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can show up exactly as you are, with all the messy, real parts of your story.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

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Stephanie Hardison

Stephanie Hardison

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“As a queer, first-gen therapist, I provide an affirming sanctuary for BIPOC, first-gen, and LGBTQ+ folks.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sam Haid

Sam Haid

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals through these challenges, helping clients relate to themselves with greater compassion and create sustainable change that fosters true relief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves. In my spare time, I work as an outdoor educator and manage my own private practice and guide Outdoor Retreats

I believe it is helpful and important to translate what is discussed in session and in telehealth meetings into lived experience and real change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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Kayla Deep

Kayla Deep

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am a big fan of incorporating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into sessions to help you learn skills to tolerate distress from life's many curveballs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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
Erica M Joy

Erica M Joy

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I offer compassionate attention, deep listening and witnessing along with evidence-based, consent-based, trauma-informed, and intuitive therapy customized for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Glenn Permar

Glenn Permar

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hi, I’m Glenn Permar — a therapist, former school counselor, and U.S. Air Force veteran. I help teens and adults who feel mentally overloaded, anxious, or scattered find more steadiness, focus, and calm in their daily lives.

Many of the people I work with describe their minds as always “on” — juggling ideas, worries, and to-do lists that never seem to end. Whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, or burnout, that constant pressure can make life feel exhausting. Together, we slow things down and find what I call your “steady middle” — that balanced space between feeling overworked and feeling stuck, where your mind feels alert but grounded.

My approach combines evidence-based tools like CBT and mindfulness with a down-to-earth, collaborative style. You won’t find judgment or jargon here — just real conversation, practical strategies, and space to understand what your stress is trying to tell you.

Before becoming a therapist, I served in the Air Force and later worked as a school counselor and Social Emotional Learning Specialist during the pandemic. Those experiences shaped how I help people manage stress, build emotional resilience, and move through life with more confidence and calm.

If you’re ready to understand your mind, manage stress in ways that actually work, and create more balance in your life, I’d be honored to work with you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Amanda Holliman

Amanda Holliman

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is client-centered and integrative, meaning that I prioritize your unique needs, experiences, and goals while incorporating a blend of therapeutic techniques to best support you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aaron Ronn

Aaron Ronn

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I know firsthand that yesterday does not have to define tomorrow — and that hope, more than almost anything else, has the power to change the trajectory of a life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Derek Scullin

Derek Scullin

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I'm warm, steady, and patient, and I'm not afraid to sit with someone's discomfort or help them make sense of the contradictions they're carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jess Bullock

Jess Bullock

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge, your nervous system may be working overtime - not because you're doing something wrong, but because it's trying to protect you. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening beneath the surface and build practical strategies to help you reconnect with yourself and your sense of agency.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Minh Tran

Dr. Minh Tran

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Xin chào! I am a relationally-oriented Jungian depth psychotherapist with degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy working with creatives, students of psychotherapy, and those dedicated to a life oriented toward meaningfulness.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Max Will

Max Will

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I have been told that I have a calming presence, a decent sense of professional insight, and a serious approach to empowering clients to find success and improve their mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maveryck Boyett

Maveryck Boyett

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I will be alongside you to see, hear, and affirm you. Together, we will create a space and journey that meets your individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Hall

Melissa Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My work inside a public high school has given me a ground-level understanding of the social pressures teenagers navigate today, and I bring that context into every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Ian Wickramasekera

Dr. Ian Wickramasekera

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“For over 40 years I've personally used mind body practices like meditation to transcend my own chronic pain and anxiety...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll meet you with curiosity and without judgment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Bates

Tara Bates

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe innovation and new ideas can spark a revolution in your life. Change is never easy, and it takes courage to work towards your own happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sharife Gacel

Sharife Gacel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Growth isn't about having all the answers; it's about having a safe place to explore the questions. I provide specialized online therapy to help you better understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and build practical tools for lasting change. For the past 13 years, I've helped high-achieving adults, including professionals in STEM, aviation, aerospace, healthcare, and analytical fields, manage anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, identity questions, and life transitions with greater confidence and clarity.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ and multicultural communities. My approach is warm, honest, and collaborative. Together, we'll identify what's getting in the way, build on your strengths, and work toward the goals that matter most to you using evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique needs.

As a licensed provider, I am proud to offer virtual sessions for clients located throughout Florida, Colorado, and South Carolina. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jayda Hammermeister

Jayda Hammermeister

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Therapy should be accessible and affordable, you deserve to life a live free of self judgment and doubt. I offer a warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore all parts of yourself. My approach is collaborative, helping you to find skills and ways of thinking that actually make a difference. My role is to walk alongside you as you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and reconnect with your own clarity and voice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 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
Ali Smith

Ali Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe healing happens in relationship. My approach is warm, person centered, affirming, and collaborative...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eric Thorpe

Eric Thorpe

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I'm passionate about working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and others who have felt marginalized or unseen...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Physical health issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carly Barone

Carly Barone

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My role, as a counselor, is to walk alongside my clients to help draw out and direct all that inherent strength and resourcefulness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Justin Malkin

Justin Malkin

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Instead of putting a Band-Aid on the present, I believe that with Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, we can protect ourselves from future hardship by learning and using these preventative therapeutic skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Ariana Cohn

Ariana Cohn

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, or like you carried responsibilities no child should have had to? If that resonates, you are not alone. I work with adults and couples who grew up with an emotionally immature parent and still feel the effects on their relationships, self worth, and sense of self. Together we will explore these dynamics and how they shape your life today, and I will help you build the insight, confidence, and self trust to move forward. I also support people through anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, and the relationship struggles that come with all of it.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
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
Ashley Weiland

Ashley Weiland

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Have you been carrying a lot, but haven’t had a place to truly unpack it?” I offer a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, creating a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. Sessions move at your pace, with a focus on understanding the root of what you’re experiencing—not just managing symptoms. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s unique needs and experiences. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and self-esteem. My work includes supporting adults from all walks of life, including veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, men and women, human trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, high-acuity clients, and those receiving care at different levels of intensity. My goal is to help clients gain insight, build effective coping skills, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Claire Courtney

Claire Courtney

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“If you're looking for someone who will help you go beyond the surface at a pace that feels right for you, we could be a great match.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tansey Kurth, Lcsw

Tansey Kurth, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hello, dear one, and welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I help those who feel everything — the ones who need more recovery time than everyone around them, who've been called "too sensitive" or "too much" by people who never had to carry what you carry. You're not too much. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was built to do. Many of my clients come to me with anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that's settled in like fog, trauma that keeps showing up in the body, or the kind of exhaustion that doesn't lift no matter how much they rest. For some, it's meant holding everything together — the high achiever, the one everyone calls for advice, the one who looks fine from the outside while running on empty. Burnout isn't a personal failing here. It's what happens when you've been rewarded for ignoring your own needs and limits for too long. For others, it's meant leaving a faith that no longer fits, questioning who taught them to distrust their body and intuition, or untangling the belief that they have to hustle harder, earn their rest, prove their worth, or make themselves small to keep others comfortable. If you see yourself in any of this, you're in the right place. Together, we start understanding what those experiences are trying to tell you, instead of treating them as something to fix. You aren't broken — you are responding to what was asked of you. We figure out what doing this differently could look like, at whatever pace feels right for you. Whatever brings you here, this is a safe, unhurried place to ask the questions you learned not to ask.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Boulder, CO
There are over 60 therapists in Boulder, CO accepting new patients.
60+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 82%Select Health - Colorado
  • 75%Cigna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 15%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 63%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy

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