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LGBT therapists in Fort Wayne, IN
Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Wayne, IN
Finding an affirming therapist in Fort Wayne is easier with Headway's network of 245 licensed providers specializing in LGBTQIA mental health. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions, our creative, solution-oriented providers are available as soon as next day.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and parents navigate life's challenges and discover their inherent strengths. My professional background includes experience working with clients to address a wide range of concerns, from feeling overwhelmed to navigating relationship, and parenting struggles. I specialize in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. In our work together, I focus on collaborative care designed to guide you toward growth, healing, and revitalization.
I’m Dr. Michelle S. McBride, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MBA, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University in Chicago, IL. Before obtaining my doctorate, I was a board-certified psychiatric registered nurse, gaining extensive experience across various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, community behavioral health, and forensic psychiatry (jail-based care).
I am experienced, confident in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- ADHD
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Bipolar Disorders
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
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I have over 8 1/2 years of experience helping adults, children, and families learn how to heal and grow from dysfunction, trauma, addiction, and mental health issues of all kinds. I have worked with people from ages 3-80 years old so I have a multitude of experiences with all kinds of mental health issues including (trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and more). I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in community mental health and online.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson. I'm a clinical psychologist and healthcare systems strategist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral healthcare and nearly two decades of prior leadership experience in technology, R&D product development, marketing strategy, and business development. I use both my behavioral health expertise and years of engineering experience developing innovative products and solutions to create a strategic vision for the future.
I specialize in adult therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, career development, chronic medical conditions and any life transition. My clients come from diverse cultures, races, ethnicities, career levels, sexual orientations, and life experiences. My technology leadership and strategic business experience enables me to work well with Executives, CEOs and industry leaders. Services offered beyond individual therapy include Executive Advisory Services, Consultation and Community Outreach.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fort Wayne, IN
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 87%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%Ascension
- 100%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Portuguese
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 73%Woman
- 24%Man
- 3%Non-binary
- 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 37%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 6%Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 Fort Wayne
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Fort Wayne starts with identity-affirming care. Look for a therapist who names experience with LGBTQIA+ populations and the specific support you want, such as identity exploration, family or relationship concerns, gender-diverse care, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Bios may also mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, or experience supporting transgender, nonbinary, queer, and questioning people.
Fort Wayne has a steady mental health care network, but therapists with explicit LGBTQIA+ experience may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while keeping access local to Indiana. As you compare therapists, consider availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and what their profile says about communication style, therapeutic approach, and experience with LGBTQIA+ clients.
Therapy in Fort Wayne can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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