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LGBT therapists in Louisville, KY


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Louisville, KY
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Louisville with 208 affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance. Find the right provider match and schedule your free consultation today.
Hello, I'm Elizabeth Middleton, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky and the owner of Middleton Counseling and Wellness, LLC. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, and family-related issues. I also enjoy working with children and families through play-based interventions and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches.
My goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that healing happens through connection, trust, and collaboration, and I am committed to helping each client build on their strengths while developing practical tools for lasting change.
Having over 25 years of hands on experience with a variety of clients, I am comfortable working with just about anyone who is ready and willing to look at new perspectives. During our time together, you will feel safe, understood, and empowered.
I've always loved helping people live more fulfilling and joyful lives. As humans, we do not exist in a vacuum, so many things take a toll on our daily lives and through our work together, we can figure out what works and what doesn't. I am an LCSW and have been specializing in OCD and Trauma for over three years.
I specialize in working with substance use, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, panic disorders, life transitions, navigating relationships and work, and co-occurring mental health concerns. We can work on root causes of mental health goals, stress management, coping skills to make your life feel more manageable. I am a LGBTQ+ ally.
I’ve spent my career providing individual and group therapy in outpatient settings, helping people navigate recovery, life stress, and feeling stuck.
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) with a Master’s degree in counseling.
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)
Hello, I’m Dr. Rebecca Pender Baum, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I work with clients navigating everyday stress, anxiety, unexpected life transitions, and both current and past traumatic experiences. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and move forward with intention.
As your therapist, I want to welcome you to our therapy space. I strive
to provide you with a safe and compassionate environment where you
can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
We will focus on cultivating self-compassion, an understanding
approach towards yourself during times of struggle or difficulty.
Together, we will work towards fostering a deeper sense of self. We will
focus on key components like self-kindness, common humanity, and
mindfulness. I believe in the value of shared human experiences.
Therapeutic interventions may include and are not limited to guided
meditation, cognitive reframing, and other creative expressive
therapies. We will explore your experiences with warmth and empathy,
fostering a deeper connection to your inner wisdom and resilience.
As your therapist, I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work, I have a solid educational foundation. My work with the active-duty military, specifically combat-related PTSD, has equipped me with a deep understanding of trauma's impact. I specialize in working with adults addressing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships. Together we'll explore evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs, fostering healing, growth, and well-being.
I am licensed clinical social worker offering therapy services that are tailored to the individual needs of each client. I am a proud Army Veteran, who served as a mental health provider to over 1500 soldiers in Kuwait. I have worked extensively in the Veteran and LGBTQ+ community.
I am passionate about improving mental health. My approach to therapy is both caring and compassionate, focused on helping clients identify and address their personal goals.
I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My background includes working with diverse populations, and I strive to create an inclusive, respectful space where clients feel heard and understood. I am committed to ongoing professional development and use evidence-based practices to ensure clients receive effective, up-to-date care tailored to their unique needs.
I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy. I work often with D1 athletes & pros (as well as their family members). I love supporting the romantic partners of people in the public eye. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.
Most people arrive at therapy carrying something they've never said out loud. My job is to make saying it possible by being someone worth trusting with it.
I've been a practicing counselor for over a decade. I also teach and supervise the next generation of therapists, which keeps me sharp and current. But experience and credentials aren't what makes the work good. What makes therapy work is that I'm a real person in the room with you: direct when that helps, quiet when that helps more. I will never ask you to do something I'm not willing to do myself.
My education isn't limited to my degrees. My clients have taught me more about resilience, compassion, and what it means to live fully than any program did. I hold that as sacred, and I take you as seriously as I take that.
Matt is a veteran of the mental health industry with 20+ years of progressive experience. Practicing from a cultural-relational perspective, he believes in everyone's potential for greatness.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Louisville, KY



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 87%Relationship issues

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 45%Curative

- 100%English
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%Spanish

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

- 74%Woman
- 24%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 36%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Licensed Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 19%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 Louisville
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Louisville starts with looking for identity-affirming care. An affirming therapist may support people navigating identity, coming out, gender exploration, family dynamics, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, or stress. Look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or LGBTQIA+ populations in their bios. These details can help you find someone whose training and listed specialties match the kind of support you want.
Louisville offers a range of therapists, but LGBTQIA+-affirming options may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and appointment format. Virtual therapy can expand your choices if in-person offices near you have limited availability or specific hours. As you compare therapists, consider whether they are accepting new patients, offer scheduling that fits your calendar, provide LGBTQ couples counseling or LGBTQ marriage counseling, and offer a free phone consultation. Reading each bio can also show how a therapist describes their approach, communication style, and experience with LGBTQIA+ care.
Therapy in Louisville can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists, compare virtual or in-person care options, and see upfront cost estimates after you enter your insurance details to confirm coverage in your area. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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