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LGBT therapists in Wheat Ridge, CO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge's LGBTQIA+ community deserves open-minded, warm providers who celebrate authenticity. Headway connects you with experienced professionals offering virtual and in-person care, with the average client saving 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Katherine Ferrara

Katherine Ferrara

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I have been in practice for 15 years

Use of efficacious techniques to help clients find the root cause of their problems

I believe in a slow therapeutic process which affords clients the ability to learn a healthy perspective about themselves, the world around them and significant relationships in their lives

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Challenging, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Gabel

Christopher Gabel

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, relationship conflicts, addictions, gender/identity concerns, lack of motivation, abuse and trauma, life transitions and men’s mental health concerns. In addition, I have worked closely with the LGBTQ+ population. Prior to working in the private practice setting, I have 14 years of experience as a teacher and counselor in the public schools of New Jersey, Texas and Colorado.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Janet Buntrock

Janet Buntrock

Therapist

Virtual • Littleton, CO


“I will work with you collaboratively to set steps, goals and strategies all the while encouraging you to own your story and find your way through whatever situation brought you into counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Omar Khan

Dr. Omar Khan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“With nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health, Dr. Khan is very knowledgeable, compassionate, empathetic, and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline (Jiacheng) Liu

Jacqueline (Jiacheng) Liu

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am a compassionate LPC-S and DBT trained Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who is dedicated to building a genuine therapeutic relationship...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chandler Arnold

Chandler Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Building rapport can be difficult at times because trust has to be built. Do not feel as if you need to force your story out, find a place that feels comfortable to start...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Justine Moore

Justine Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


My primary focus is the restoration of the nervous system. I specialize in supporting recovery from complex, relational, and medical trauma. Because trauma impacts every layer of how we function, my practice also centers on the deeply connected challenges that come with it—including severe anxiety, chronic stress, mood fluctuations, complex personality patterns, and the profound journey of grief and loss.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Paz

Karla Paz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Life can get really overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Mass

Leah Mass

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My therapeutic approach combines interventions of trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, mindfulness techniques and person-centered therapy as an integrative...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Karchaske

Holly Karchaske

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“When confronting an issue head-on, I believe that you are hiring me to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 14 insurance carriers
Ben Graf

Ben Graf

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I describe my approach as abundantly human. My approach is active, collaborative, and action-oriented.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Beltran

Monica Beltran

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am an Indigenous, Latina, and Somatic-based therapist from the Sonoran Desert. I am bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Working to remove the barriers that trauma creates is my expertise. I hold my B.F.A in Dance, a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology/Dance Movement Therapy, and I am EMDR and DARe certified. In my professional career I have worked as an educator and therapist, with over 25 years of experience, serving diverse ethnic and LGBTQ communities. I currently see clients in person in Tucson, Arizona, and I have flexibility in scheduling after the initial consult. I am licensed in Arizona and Colorado. I can see clients via virtual visits in both states.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jordyn Skaggs

Dr. Jordyn Skaggs

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“My therapy style is both patient and supportive, while also encouraging clients to challenge themselves in meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I provide a judgment-free space where you can be yourself! I integrate tools from a variety of theories tailored to your specific goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ares Minks

Ares Minks

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My mantra is, there is always another perspective. In any situation I encourage empowerment which means looking at the circumstances from different angles and owning what you can so you can change what you can.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lynda Richter

Lynda Richter

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I will try to come to understand what you want/need from me. I will try to find tools that will help you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Bennett Urian

Bennett Urian

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My clients often tell me they appreciate my calm, grounded energy and the sense that they can "just be themselves" without fear of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sky (Karissa) Roy

Sky (Karissa) Roy

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is collaborative and client‐centered, grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 5 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
Kent Kelley

Kent Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Let's work together and help you find your direction. My counseling style is highly consultative and coaching-like. It is typically non-directive, as I believe each client pilot's their own ship, but when the situation warrants, there is plenty of idea sharing and strategizing as well.


I have been practicing for 21 years and work with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. I believe that with a strong therapeutic alliance, we can mutually come together and help you find a path forward that suits you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Thraese Brown

Thraese Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with mind-body-informed strategies, guided by a focus on nervous system health and holistic well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roxanne Upshaw

Dr. Roxanne Upshaw

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“As a therapist with 30 years experience I can help you achieve balance in your life, provide guidance with difficult life situations, and assist with managing symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Hope Erickson

Hope Erickson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I take an integrative approach to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, rather than taking a one size fits all approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angel Raddatz

Angel Raddatz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durango, CO


“I am authentically present and honor the privilege of being invited to walk with you in your journey for some time.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Katherine Kluna

Katherine Kluna

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that effective therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my communication style and therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chris Leeman

Chris Leeman

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My role as a therapist is not to tell people who they should be, but to help them better understand themselves, overcome barriers, and develop the tools necessary to move forward in healthier and more meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lance Nabers

Lance Nabers

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I hope to provide trauma‐informed, evidence‐based therapy that focuses on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I have over 20 years of experience supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and parents of gender diverse children.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Esatai

Yolanda Esatai

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to navigate life's challenges and uncover your inner strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chablis Powers

Chablis Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Junction, CO


I am a holistic therapist who believes meaningful healing happens through authentic connection, self-awareness, and a compassionate understanding of the experiences that shape us. I was born and raised in Colorado and received my undergraduate education from California State University and Masters of Science from National University in 2019. I bring a trauma-informed, relational, and integrative approach to my work with clients. I specialize in supporting adults navigating childhood trauma and attachment wounds, grief, life transitions, and the process of reconnecting with themselves. My practice also includes specialized support for psychedelic preparation and integration and Colorado’s emerging natural medicine landscape, when appropriate and within my scope of practice. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, curious enough to explore, and supported as you move toward a life that feels more authentically your own.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Stipe

Shannon Stipe

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Life isn't always about getting through a crisis. Sometimes it's realizing you've been carrying stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion for so long that it feels normal. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. I believe therapy works best when you feel understood, respected, and comfortable being yourself. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lora Hasse

Lora Hasse

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Millichamp

Katherine Millichamp

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I'm a compassionate, skilled, and open-minded therapist dedicated to empowering my clients to identify their goals...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
James Matson

James Matson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“With a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, I work with clients who are trying to better understand themselves and where they fit in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield

Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that there is hope in every situation but it can be hard to see that when you are going through difficult times.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emmy Massey

Emmy Massey

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and gently challenged toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Wheat Ridge, CO
There are over 115 therapists in Wheat Ridge, CO accepting new patients.
115+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 87%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 83%Select Health - Colorado
  • 77%Cigna
  • 72%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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  • 76%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Psychologist
  • 9%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy

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