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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.

Dallas Day

Dallas Day

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
Vivia Brown

Vivia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Taking the step to seek support isn’t easy, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and retired Army veteran who believes caring for your mental health is essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves. I work with teens and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or major life transitions, and I strive to meet you with respect, compassion, and understanding.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Passion Rhodes

Passion Rhodes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Prairieville, LA


“My approach to care is patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative, focusing on holistic assessment, individualized treatment plans, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support long-term mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Merian Carter

Merian Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Ambrose

Natalie Ambrose

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Metairie, LA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shevonte Lewis

Shevonte Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hello,

I am a proud LGTB member that is flexible with my approach to assist with a variety of mental health barriers.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Janell Brown

Janell Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Bossier City, LA


“I strive to promote a warm environment where one can quickly feel accepted, not judged, heard, and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jonathan Porter

Jonathan Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
Molly Holmes

Molly Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is transparent and collaborative - I'll always let you know why I'm asking a certain question or what benefit I think a certain recommendation might have for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jamarcus Reed

Jamarcus Reed

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in taking a holistic approach when providing treatment to individuals and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Wise

Dr. Brian Wise

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“I strive to honor your values, culture, and lived experience so you feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout our work together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Darlene Kelly

Darlene Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am an open-minded listener who gives the client a voice to express themselves during therapy sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelli Means

Kelli Means

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest always and blunt when needed...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Louise Handley

Louise Handley

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hello, thanks for stopping by. I’m here to offer a calm, compassionate space where you can finally start to feel understood. I know life can be complicated, especially when you're navigating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or Autism. My goal is to help you (or your child, age 5+) manage these challenges and discover a path toward feeling more at ease and confident.

What Makes Working With Me Different? My journey to becoming a counselor didn't start in an office; it started the day I was born. Growing up as one of eleven children, I was fortunate to have many siblings with special needs—including siblings with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Learning Disabilities. This taught me something invaluable: true, deep patience, kindness, and compassion.

For over 20 years, I honed this understanding as both a High School Counselor and Special Education teacher.

Since I offer teletherapy only, you can start your journey to feeling better from the comfort of your own home. Our first session together is simple: it’s all about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you here, your goals, and what a "good day" looks like for you. It’s a low-pressure conversation where you can feel safe and heard.

Ready to Connect?

I truly care about helping you feel your best, and I’ve got the patience and experience to see you through it. If you’re ready to start finding that inner calm, I encourage you to reach out.

Schedule a session or schedule your FREE 15 minute Consultation.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Karla Wilburn

Karla Wilburn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is interactive and integrative, blending evidence-based practices with a deep respect for your lived experience, values, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adam D'Arensbourg

Adam D'Arensbourg

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
BriAnn Williams

BriAnn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should feel like a real, supportive conversation — not something overly clinical or intimidating.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Crystal Scott

Crystal Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy should be more than a place to vent — it should be a space to rebuild, realign, and rise stronger.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Lanz Banes

Dr. Lanz Banes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
Bart Liles

Bart Liles

Therapist

Virtual • Jonesboro, LA


I believe everyone needs help from time to time.

I specialize in evening and weekend appointments. Later appointments are available, please request your needs.

I am a friendly goal-oriented therapist who believes strongly in positive self-reinforcement. I have a Master's degree from La Tech University with a background in private practice for over 20 years. I am Licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a professional counselor. I am also Licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Victoria Pipkins

Victoria Pipkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


I’m Victoria, I’m a mother, single-parent who has been through it all and am very relatable. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years and I am very passionate in making sure I meet all your needs. I treat a wide range of mental health conditions from ADHD to Schizophrenia and I am equipped with the expertise and experience to safely manage your needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eddie St-Vil

Eddie St-Vil

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I needed someone who could truly understand me—someone who looked like me, understood my background, and could help guide me from struggle to strength.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tanya Brandy

Dr. Tanya Brandy

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
Kayla Smith

Kayla Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Kayla, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community mental health, recognized the profound disparities in access to mental health care within BIPOC communities. Inspired by a vision of creating a space where healing is both inclusive and affordable, she founded Helen’s Project with the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of their background or financial situation.​​Helen’s Project operates on the principle that culturally competent and empathetic mental health care is essential for holistic well-being. The organization collaborates with a diverse team of mental health professionals who not only possess clinical expertise but also understand the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by the BIPOC community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica St. Pierre

Jessica St. Pierre

Therapist

Virtual • Mandeville, LA


“My entire career as a social worker since 1998 has been working with individuals who have endured abuse, neglect, trauma, grief and loss.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leonica Riley Erwin

Leonica Riley Erwin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I support Black Women and other people of color who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and identity shifts with a culturally affirming, trauma-informed approach that centers your truth and restores your power.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melinda Thomas

Melinda Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“We offer a flexible, relaxed, nonjudgmental and compassionate approach that serves to help a wide variety of people and their situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Smith

Ashleigh Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 2 insurance carriers
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Tracye Valentine

Tracye Valentine

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in listening to clients and providing them life-long tools for their behavioral and mental health success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Francis Nguyen

Dr. Francis Nguyen

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Louisiana


“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
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
Deitra Fant

Deitra Fant

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe therapy is a partnership—we'll move at your pace, focus on what matters most to you, and celebrate your progress along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Caulkins

Emily Caulkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ville Platte, LA


“Therapy is a wonderful tool that can help us to navigate the harder times in life... To reset, redefine, and heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Wold

Elizabeth Wold

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“With a kind, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach, I help you discover the tools you already have inside to move forward and find relief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriella Valentino

Gabriella Valentino

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“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
Alicia Harper

Alicia Harper

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Counseling modalities that I use include cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tamara Ewert

Tamara Ewert

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“Therapy is a safe space where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are difficult to share.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lafayette, LA

Number of therapists serving Lafayette, LA
There are over 238 therapists in Lafayette, LA accepting new patients.
238+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 95%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 43%United Healthcare
  • 42%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 1%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 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
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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