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LGBT therapists in Lafayette, LA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lafayette, LA
Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Lafayette is easier with Headway's extensive network of warm, empowering providers trained in gender and sexual identity exploration. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.
“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 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused, with an emphasis on building trust and rapport.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 3 insurance carriers
“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 2 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“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
“I believe building rapport with the client is super important. I change up my techniques depending on what we need in session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I incorporate EMDR, somatic awareness, and narrative work to help you move through what's stuck and integrate the parts of you that have been left behind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about play therapy and creating a calm/safe atmosphere for children to feel heard and validated...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to create personalized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“She believes that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward emotional wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I provide safe and non-judgmental spaces for you to share your experiences and explore new ways of coping with life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
Therapy saved my life. That experience birthed my passion to help others who find themselves struggling with life's challenges. Social anxiety, depression, work issues, grief, relationships- can really throw us for a loop sometimes. I specialize in helping adults with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I am trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma-related symptoms.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship. I prioritize creating an environment where clients can feel comfortable showing up as they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Welcome to my page! I enjoy working with people to help them live happier, more fulfilling lives. I’ve worked in a variety of settings with a diverse range of clients and welcome people from all walks of life. I promise to give my best to each individual, starting with a thorough assessment and creating a detailed treatment plan guided by their needs. My counseling mantra is 'Nobody cares what you know until they know that you care."
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from all backgrounds and stages of life. I believe every person carries unique strengths and the ability to grow, even in difficult seasons. My work centers on helping you recognize those strengths, reclaim your sense of control, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, confident, and authentically yours. Now Accepting Medicaid!
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe every person possesses strengths that can be used to overcome obstacles, heal from difficult experiences, and create a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
“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
“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 4 insurance carriers
“I consider it a true privilege to hear my patients' stories and partnering with them through the ups and downs of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and clients off different cultural, racial, ethnic, spiritual, and economic backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“I bring over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, feelings of depression, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem through insight-driven therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a welcoming and warm space where clients feel safe to explore the deepest parts of themselves free from judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I provide a supportive, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“As a mother of three and a woman who has navigated my own personal and professional challenges, I bring not only clinical expertise but also real-life insight to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who believes people deserve real solutions to real problems, not a one-size-fits-all plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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 3 insurance carriers
I have over years of counseling experience, specializing in grief, bereavement, trauma, and PTSD. My journey in this field has given me a deep understanding of the complexities involved in processing loss and trauma. I am passionate about providing compassionate support to individuals navigating their unique experiences, and I approach each client with empathy and respect.
I believe in creating a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings openly. My goal is to empower you to explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop coping strategies tailored to your needs. Together, we can work through the challenges you face and support your healing journey.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
“I strive to create a place of warmth and acceptance. I also know how important and healthy it is to laugh and celebrate accomplishments.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a blend of CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Art Therapy, not because a long list sounds impressive, but because no single approach fits everyone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
“I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where each person feels heard, valued, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative, meaning we look at the whole picture - your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lafayette, LA
Number of therapists serving Lafayette, LA
238+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 95%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 43%United Healthcare
- 42%Oxford
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 1%Spanish
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 13%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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