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LGBT therapists in Newark, DE

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, DE

Headway provides Newark's LGBTQIA community with compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare from 119 licensed providers. Whether addressing identity exploration, family dynamics, or mental wellness, sessions can be scheduled virtually or in-person with availability as soon as tomorrow.

Frederick Hanna

Frederick Hanna

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Newark, DE


“My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore your story, build resilience, and work towards personal transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Lemons

Melissa Lemons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Wilmington, DE


“My approach is eclectic to address various problems in a way that matches clients' needs and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alexis Watson

Alexis Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is grounded in the belief that healing does not happen in isolation—it occurs within the context of our relationships, culture, and the systems that shape our daily lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Morris

Alexis Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is collaborative, blending evidence-based techniques with empathy and compassion to help you achieve meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lizzie Brown

Lizzie Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other evidence-based approaches...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nakia Anderson

Nakia Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“Therapy is not rushed. We focus on understanding long-standing patterns, protective strategies, and internal conflicts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Omoye Ehizuelen

Omoye Ehizuelen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I offer a realistic and nonjudgmental approach to care. I aim to create an environment where my patients can really open up and tell me what they are feeling and we work TOGETHER to create an effective plan of care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lynn Rosenthal

Dr. Lynn Rosenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


Hi, my name is Dr. Lynn Rosenthal. I have many decades of experience helping people with issues presented. I have two Masters degrees and one doctorate in psychology. My experience varies assisting many with different issues within individual, couples, and marital counseling. I also provide clinical supervision and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I have afternoon and evening appointment available.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Pham

Heather Pham

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


Hi, I’m Heather Wilson Pham, a psychotherapist and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in helping women navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, and financial stress, especially when these challenges are connected. My work focuses on empowering clients to build confidence, clarity, and independence in both their emotional and practical lives. I blend therapy with real-world strategies so clients can create meaningful, lasting change.

Please note: My practice is currently focused on individual therapy, and I am not accepting new couples at this time.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tremaine White

Tremaine White

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I see therapy as a collaborative process—we'll work at your pace, explore what's most important to you, and build on your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie Harris

Natalie Harris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I believe that good mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms, it's about understanding and addressing the root causes of your distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Messina

Suzanne Messina

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is interactive, solution-focused, and tailored to you. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and useful...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
M Michelle Milligan

M Michelle Milligan

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, including family, adolescent, individual, group, adult, outpatient, residential, and day programs. I help clients enhance their quality of life by using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Psychologist

Virtual • Delaware


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christine Steele

Christine Steele

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lewes, DE


“My approach to building trust in sessions is to "meet the clients where they are," Through supportive interview techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelvin Odaji

Kelvin Odaji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“My style is warm and collaborative. I ask questions and include you in every decision we make together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lianna Bissell

Lianna Bissell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I strive to create a judgment-free environment- we were all meant to be different!- and really connect with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Leta Parker

Dr. Leta Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“You can expect to meet a highly competent, caring, and professional therapist who will listen without judgment and meet you where you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Scheuer

Matthew Scheuer

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I take a person centered approach when working with clients. It is your journey and success is measured by what you are hoping to achieve.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ebony Hunter

Ebony Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


There's a particular exhaustion that comes from being strong for everyone — from carrying your history in your body, from holding complexity in a world that keeps asking you to pick one lane. Whether you're sorting through old trauma, navigating mood swings that feel out of your control, or sitting with the weight of relationships that have hurt you, you don't need to figure it out by yourself. Many of my clients are high-functioning people who've been told they're fine — and they're tired of pretending that's the whole story.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ekor Odaji

Ekor Odaji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I believe mental health care should be collaborative, personalized, and focused on the whole person—not just symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristine Hickman

Kristine Hickman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


“I practice patient-centered, conversational communication and I am accessible, open, honest and caring.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kaitlin Weinberg

Kaitlin Weinberg

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused. I use evidence-based strategies including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rosemarie Patrizio

Rosemarie Patrizio

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable with me quickly because I create a safe, non‐judgmental space where they can be honest and vulnerable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tameika Ivey

Tameika Ivey

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is grounded in CBT and integrates DBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices to help clients develop insight, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristin Hines

Kristin Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My clinical approach is collaborative, structured, and strengths-based. I draw from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiyahna Miles-Hall

Tiyahna Miles-Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships or the inability to say NO! Are you tired of feeling like nothing will change or your stuck in life because you don't know what to do to make it better? I focus on adults using CBT, REBT, Person Centered and Motivational interviewing to assist clients in learning more about themselves and their perspective on life. I have experience working with many different mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, marital/relationship issues and career struggles to name a few.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelly Merrick

Kelly Merrick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dover, DE


“My heart is all about creating a warm and inviting space, especially for the little ones and young adults aged 5-18.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Annette Deigh, Lcsw

Annette Deigh, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit arena, some additional specialties that I have are in the areas of public health, domestic violence and issues of housing insecurity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Catina Miller

Dr. Catina Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I am passionate about assisting my clients with developing health coping skills, methods and techniques that will allow them to living a less stressful, more successful and most importantly a balanced life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Victoria Iwanowski

Victoria Iwanowski

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I specialize in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges related to sports performance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Kowalchuk

Kelly Kowalchuk

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“In each session, I embody values of unconditional acceptance, curiosity, nonjudgment, and playfulness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alessandra Boyle

Alessandra Boyle

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I use self disclosure, and talk on a real level with my clients, and I help hold my clients accountable for the change they want to see.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keisha Vuong

Keisha Vuong

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change in all the clients I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kenneth Kessel

Kenneth Kessel

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“I look for what's nurturing and affirming in each person, couple, child and family and work with you to help it emerge.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawree Dean

Shawree Dean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Delaware


As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based, and stigma-free care to support healing and lasting growth. With a background in emergency and trauma care, I take a collaborative, holistic approach that considers the connection between mind and body. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and mood disorders through a personalized combination of psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support. My goal is to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported every step of the way, at a pace that feels right for you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Briana Smith

Briana Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, focused on creating a safe and supportive space for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyara Beck

Kyara Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware


Hello and welcome! I specialize in serving individuals and couples over the age of 18 both working toward and living in recovery from a variety of life events, which may include addiction for the individual/partner/or client's child, socioemotional intelligence as an only child, grief/loss, justice-involved and/or incarceration, changes in confidence or creativity, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), relationship phases and shifts, or workplace stressors.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Newark, DE

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Newark starts with looking for identity-affirming care that fits your needs. A therapist may support concerns related to sexuality, gender identity, family dynamics, relationship stress, anxiety, or depression. As you compare options, look for someone who lists experience with affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse clients, or LGBTQIA+ populations in their bio. Finding a therapist who understands your identity and goals can matter beyond credentials alone.

In a smaller city like Newark, the number of local therapists specializing in gender identity, sexuality, or counseling for LGBTQIA+ concerns may be more limited than in a large metro area. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still helping you find a therapist licensed in Delaware. Before booking, compare appointment availability, therapeutic approach, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist profiles can help you understand how they describe their experience, communication style, and work with LGBTQIA+ clients.

Therapy in Newark can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your coverage, and show estimated session costs before you book. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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