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LGBT therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental health support. Headway connects you with 246 licensed providers who offer open-minded, warm care through talk therapy and medication management. Sessions are virtual or in-person, with many accepting insurance to keep costs low.

Dr. Christi Hunter-Brown

Dr. Christi Hunter-Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“I believe healing is about more than symptom reduction. It's about rediscovering your strengths, restoring hope, improving relationships, and creating a life that aligns with your values and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Smith

Ashleigh Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“My approach is person-centered, meaning I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to provide support, insight, and tools tailored to your unique journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


Greetings,

My name is Bridget Suire. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in behavioral health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Together we will explore the choices that clients can make to live their best life. The client is the driver, and I am the navigator. We will work together to improve your mental wellness and address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Marchand

Karen Marchand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“I believe it's not where you start but where you finish in life. I am committed in treating everyone with respect by utilizing quality listening skills with no judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Nunnery-Williams

Mary Nunnery-Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“My expertise in play therapy allows me to connect with children and adolescents in a meaningful way, using therapeutic play techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alora Cleere

Alora Cleere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Baton Rouge, LA


“I firmly believe that my clients are the experts in their healing journey, and I am there to provide guidance and support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Theard

Kristin Theard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“I'm here to create a safe, judgment-free space where you and your family can feel heard and truly fleurish.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“While working with me, you will likely find that change flows naturally when you have professional support and effective tools.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Frank Joseph

Frank Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“The most important tool we use in the therapeutic process is communication and developing a level of trust, support and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Townsend

Victoria Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My aim is to create an environment that feels safe, grounded, and focused on real meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Leanne Jaffe

Leanne Jaffe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical. I focus on helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while also building tools they can use in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Miller

Caitlin Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shreveport, LA


“I believe in an equal and collaborative relationship which is achieved in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Brodnax

Brandy Brodnax

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is warm, supportive, and structured I want therapy to feel safe while also giving you practical tools you can actually use.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carley Davis

Carley Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, through evidence-based practice, compassionate listening, and collaborative decision-making.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mallori Diez

Mallori Diez

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“My counseling style is empathetic and relational. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Hicks

Brittany Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shreveport, LA


“My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. Therapy with me is conversational and active — we reflect on patterns, build insight, and practice practical tools.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Destiny Webre

Destiny Webre

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral lens where emotional distress and thought patterns can be acknowledged, adjusted and soothed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bracely Williams

Bracely Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while building skills you can actually use between sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Margaret Brace McKellar

Margaret Brace McKellar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, holistic, and includes a focus on mind-body connections.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yasmine Gallien

Yasmine Gallien

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, honest space where you can show up as you are while being gently challenged to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nina Taylor

Nina Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of mental health nursing experience. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. My areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use disorders, and behavioral concerns.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Liokis

Katherine Liokis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a person-centered approach where I collaborate with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
David Dolese

David Dolese

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“I will provide understanding, support, tools, and techniques to navigate life's complexities with resilience and grace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Trejon Brignac

Dr. Trejon Brignac

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“My overall goal is to provide education, pharmacologic treatment, and non-pharmacologic strategies to help patients reach optimal functioning allowing them the best patient outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“At sessions with me, clients can expect to find a judgment free zone that is supportive and caring with unconditional positive regard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Caroline DiPretore

Caroline DiPretore

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that our stories and experiences shape who we are, and that by exploring them, we can create space for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mendy Daniels

Mendy Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“At the point of termination, I often hear my clients say they feel empowered and confident in their own ability to manage their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cassie Maxwell

Cassie Maxwell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, so I work hard to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to, and my hope is that you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joannie Sparks

Joannie Sparks

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Xylina Eyemaro

Xylina Eyemaro

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop tools for lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessi Guillory

Jessi Guillory

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Eunice, LA


“I am committed to helping patients and helping finding solutions to whatever they are enduring, being reliable, practicing with integrity and empathy, and having compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Authur Carr

Authur Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I think clients will always be able to identify that they were fully seen and heard in their session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is collaborative and practical. We are not just talking through what is hard. We are figuring out what actually helps and building something that fits your real life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marilla Chapman

Marilla Chapman

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Core Values are one of the foundational components of the work I do. Exploring where core values come from, how thoughts interact with core values, and when adjustments to those core values are being considered can help us land in the current moment with a bit more clarity/compassion.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Transgender issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dejion Hughes

Dejion Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I firmly believe that true healing is an active, internal process, and my role is to provide the safe space and tools necessary for you to uncover your own resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Miranda Martin

Miranda Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a warm, open-minded space where you can show up as you are and begin taking manageable steps toward change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wytika Beard

Wytika Beard

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My passion lies in helping clients strengthen their resilience, increase self-confidence, enhance emotional wellness, and develop healthy coping strategies that promote lasting well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Caroline Wegener

Caroline Wegener

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“If you are a high schooler, busy college student, or grad student struggling with chronic overthinking, academic stress, or general anxiety, you do not have to navigate it alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Martin

Taylor Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I tailor each session to each individuals specific needs; everyone is unique and requires specific styles of therapy that works best for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

Number of therapists serving Baton Rouge, LA
There are over 243 therapists in Baton Rouge, LA accepting new patients.
243+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 42%United Healthcare
  • 42%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 45%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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