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LGBT therapists in Topeka, KS


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Topeka, KS
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Topeka with 137 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Our therapists specialize in gender and sexual identity concerns with evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.
I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.
I specialize in:
- Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
- High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.
Why Work With Me?
I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen without having to over-explain yourself. My role is to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen your relationships, and move through life with greater self-trust and ease.
Taryn Hodison's treatment approach is eclectic in nature but she mainly uses psychodynamic therapy in her practice. Clients benefit from her services if they are ready to examine and develop insight into how past experiences impact their present lives. Clients will be validated and gently challenged in therapy to get through the mental blocks that keep them stuck.
Hello All!
As a LSCSW I have experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in correctional, school, and psychiatric settings; while providing mental health services tailored for each individual. I help identify and navigate all of life's endless transitions and challenges. My style is warm, honest, culturally responsive, and judgment-free. Together, we will build self-love, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, recognize behaviors that may be holding you back, and explore healthier perspectives that support meaningful change.
Hello! My name is Elijah and I have been a licensed therapist for almost 20 years. I specialize in Anxiety/Panic treatment, Couples/Marital Counseling, and am strongly LGBTQ allied. I would love to connect and discuss more about your needs. I come from a Deaf family and am fluent in American Sign Language.
Hey there! I'm Jennifer, the therapist you want if you're looking to understand yourself in a greater and more profound way. Self-love and growth are my passions. I want to hear what you're going through and together finding a way toward experiencing the life you desire. I'll create the space where it's safe for you to just be yourself- without judgement!
I have a Master of Counseling Psychology from Avila University, and licensed in both MO & KS. Therapist since 2014.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas. I have experience working with law enforcement, a strong history of assessing individuals in an active mental health crisis, and conducting individual, couples, and group therapy.
Please do not schedule on Headway. To schedule go to my website Madisontherapyco.com and book an appointment there.
My name is Marcelo Benalcazar. I am a father of four and a first generation son of two immigrants. I grew up in Topeka as a biracial/bicultural child and know all too well the feelings that come from being "different" than everyone else. In my free time I play video games (I have multiple systems and enjoy multiple genres), watch movies, read graphic novels, and LOVE all forms of music. Educationally I received my Associates Degree in Addictions Counseling from Kansas City Kansas Community College and my Bachelors and Masters from the University of Kansas where I graduated Cum Laude as an Integrated Behavioral Health Scholar. I am currently a dual licensed therapist with an LSCSW and an LMAC.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Topeka, KS



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Depression
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Trauma
- 90%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Ascension
- 48%Curative

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%German

- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 39%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 12%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
- 5%Licensed Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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