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LGBT therapists in Louisiana

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Louisiana

Louisiana's LGBTQIA+ community deserves open-minded, affirming mental health care without judgment. Headway partners with 250 compassionate providers across the state offering flexible virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance, with average savings of 75% on therapy costs.

Bethany LeBlanc

Bethany LeBlanc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“As a therapist + birthworker, I support people through the full spectrum of reproductive health: pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, loss, sexual trauma, and transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Lowman

Erika Lowman

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is humanistic and insight driven, adapting evidence based models to meet each client's specific needs and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Hensley-Whitaker

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapy style is very warm and relational. I believe that everyone has a right to seek their highest level of functioning...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Shavez Pinestraw

Shavez Pinestraw

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“As a Black male, I know how hard it can be to open up, especially when the world expects you to always have it together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lee Wingate

Lee Wingate

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I have a Masters degree in Professional Counseling and am credential by The National Board of Certified Counselors. My professional background is in trauma recovery and forensic psychology, meaning I have approached trauma on from both ends of the spectrum. There is little I haven't seen or heard clinically. This allows me to remain open minded, and has given me the knowledge and experience to provide a safe, supportive space for exploration.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Jillandra Rovaris

Dr. Jillandra Rovaris

Psychologist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a supportive, empowering space where clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with the tools for lasting growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Reed

Andrea Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lafayette, LA


“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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raymond Bowen

Raymond Bowen

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


If you're reading this, there is a chance that you need an outlet, a safe space, as you're carrying more than you allow others to see. Is it worsening depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or stress? Maybe life itself has become exhausting, relationships feel harder than they should, or you're navigating seasons of change that has left you lost, disconnected, or uncertain. Whatever it is, I offer a safe space with warmth and compassion with the ease of not having to figure it out alone.

You deserve a chance to heal, persevere, and overcome obstacles that hinder you from your best self. One of bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, truth, no matter how it looks. I look forward to being apart of your journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Jenn Vigue

Jenn Vigue

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I bring a highly relational approach to our work, characterized by warmth, authenticity, transparency, and a genuine human connection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Portia Gordon

Portia Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), one of the leading techniques for dealing with past trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gill Jasmine

Gill Jasmine

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where we work together to work and process through things like anxiety, depression, stress, or major life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Kimberly Ragas-Matalamaki

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify patterns, clarify goals, and create practical next steps.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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
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
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
Ericka Bond

Ericka Bond

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm an experienced clinical social worker with years of training helping people feel heard, seen, and able to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Lasseigne

Mary Lasseigne

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“For the past 12 years as a social worker, I've supported adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, and severe mental illness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Kristina McCray

Kristina McCray

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Kristina's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Bailey

Ashley Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


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
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 5 insurance carriers
Mandy Culbreath

Mandy Culbreath

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Whether you're facing burnout, navigating recovery, or exploring how your past has shaped your present, I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you don't have to have it all figured out to start.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Drice Tippit

Drice Tippit

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each individual's unique needs, goals, and life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jan Horner

Jan Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience working with adults. I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chelsea Cooper

Chelsea Cooper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Covington, LA


“In our work, trauma will no longer define us. You are in control of the entire process and I am here to hold space with you and be the helping force along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stacy Lewis-Goins

Stacy Lewis-Goins

Therapist

Virtual • Harvey, LA


“I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, People of Size, community activists, educators, and other frontline workers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tasha Fortenberry

Tasha Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Feeling empowered as you develop a new awareness about the capacity for holistic growth in understanding your mental health which is NEVER a stigma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Claire McNair

Mary Claire McNair

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hi, I'm Mary Claire. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing virtually in both Florida and Louisiana. For the the past 25 years I've supported individuals in reclaiming their joy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wytisha Merrill

Wytisha Merrill

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“What separates me from the rest is my personal journey that can relate to many along with my education and professional experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alora Cleere

Alora Cleere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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
Jaci Mosby

Jaci Mosby

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“I strive to create a space that feels both supportive and authentic, often incorporating warmth, softness, and appropriate humor to help clients feel comfortable, connected, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Thiel

Megan Thiel

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Megan recognizes that not everyone might be familiar with talking to a therapist and she wants everyone to feel comfortable getting the help they want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kim Davis

Dr. Kim Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“Clients should leave my session feeling heard and seen. I believe in validating my clients, encouraging them to use their strengths, and allowing them to grow in whatever way they desire.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Stephanie Staggs

Stephanie Staggs

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual... This allows me to meet you where you are and support your unique path to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 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
John Morgan

John Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My style is nonjudgmental, encouraging, and collaborative, with a focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, improving communication, and creating clear steps toward lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Onassis Jones

Onassis Jones

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Louisiana

Number of therapists serving Louisiana
There are over 249 therapists in Louisiana accepting new patients.
249+
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
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 43%United Healthcare
  • 42%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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