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LGBT therapists in Detroit, MI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Detroit, MI

Find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists across Detroit neighborhoods like Corktown, Midtown, and Downtown through Headway's network of 380 licensed providers. Our open-minded, warm practitioners offer flexible scheduling and work with your insurance to make mental healthcare accessible.

Dr. Annette Mccain

Dr. Annette Mccain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Detroit, MI


“Growth and forward thinking. I use wholistic approaches to help my clients have critical thinking and make sound decisions in their next step.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Griffith

Dr. Tonya Griffith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Harper Woods, MI


Hi, I’m Dr. Tonya Griffith, a trauma-informed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples navigating the effects of trauma. I help you make sense of how past experiences may be shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today—without judgment.

Together, we focus on building practical coping skills, stability, and a stronger sense of control in your life. My approach is compassionate, straightforward, and centered on your growth. If you’re ready to start, feel free to call or email me.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiffany Wells

Tiffany Wells

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Southfield, MI


“I believe in partnering with my clients to create individualized treatment plans that honor their unique goals, strengths, and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deondre Morris

Deondre Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Southfield, MI


“I'm collaborative, direct, and practical. I won't just listen and nod — I'll work alongside you to understand what's actually getting in the way, then help you build tools to move through it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Moses

Erika Moses

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Southfield, MI


“I am a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, believing in the importance of grace throughout the journey to well-being and stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Utsler

Renee Utsler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • St. Clair Shores, MI


“My approach to providing care is to build a therapeutic relationship based on transparency and open communication.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Shields

Cynthia Shields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • St. Clair Shores, MI


I’m a dual-certified psychiatric (PMHNP-BC) and Adult-Gero Primary Care (NP-C) nurse practitioner with 17 years of experience across a variety of healthcare settings. My clinical education includes a Master of Science in Nursing and post-graduate certificate from the University of Michigan-Flint. I treat clients age 13-65 with a variety or mental health conditions, but I especially enjoy working with middle-aged adults struggling with life and health transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Hendershot

Elaine Hendershot

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Southfield, MI


“Therapy doesn't have to be boring or unenjoyable. I work very hard to make my environment a place you want to return to.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karrin Boylston

Karrin Boylston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Livonia, MI


“My approach centers on understanding your unique needs and working collaboratively to support your mental and physical well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shell Freeman

Shell Freeman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Southfield, MI


“I focus on providing evidence-based interventions that empower clients to build a life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Zarinah Vance

Zarinah Vance

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Southfield, MI


“My approach is practical and collaborative—I focus on helping you understand what's happening, then giving you tools that actually work in real life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valisa Murray

Valisa Murray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Sterling Heights, MI


I specialize in helping with all types of relationships, anxiety, stress, sex and intimacy. I also offer Christian counseling and have a heart for those who have experienced hurt or rejection from faith communities.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katrina Harris

Katrina Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Southfield, MI


“I am dedicated to providing personalized services, in a safe space that can promote individual growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Gray

Ashley Gray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Farmington, MI


“My specialty is working with couples, but I have a calling to work with women who are trying to figure out life, and why it can sometimes be so hard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Shanti Turner

Shanti Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pontiac, MI


“I have a knack for connecting with my clients on a deep level, understanding their needs, and providing them with the support they require.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kara Nicolosi

Kara Nicolosi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Commerce Township, MI


I partner with people experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction related coping and life transitions to identify and reach their goals. I am dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ and broader community and am committed to creating a safe, accepting and supportive environment for those I partner with.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adria McMartin

Adria McMartin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Grand Blanc, MI


“I also incorporate humor and conversational discussion to create a welcoming and open sharing environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Quintin Williams

Quintin Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burton, MI


“My clients can expect an open-minded, non-judgmental, supportive environment where they are free to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kevin Bowman

Kevin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe in creating a safe nonjudgmental space where clients can fill in power to take meaningful steps toward their personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Hi, I'm Heather Johnson, a faith centered Christian therapist passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where healing, growth, and restoration can take place. I have over 5 years of experience and my approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, grace and meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey. I work with individuals and families to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional wellness. Guided by the belief that healing and restoration are possible through faith, hope and connection, I strive to reflect God's love by offering a space of understanding, encouragement, and support. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients as they move toward healing, clarity, and peace.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanya Gillum

Tanya Gillum

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe in empowering my clients and respecting their opinions. I created a warm atmosphere so my clients will feel comfortable during the therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Otto

Christina Otto

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“She believes each person is the expert on their own life and experiences, and she values working alongside clients as active partners in the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ragerus Hicks

Ragerus Hicks

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience in mental health and healthcare, and I'm passionate about helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity, and practical support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mi-shael Taylor

Mi-shael Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“You are the expert of your path and have the ability to change the narrative of your life, if you choose!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kathryn Bonar

Kathryn Bonar

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is compassionate and tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering a safe space for growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Teach

Samantha Teach

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Plymouth, MI


“I believe that mental wellness incorporates your total well being. In addition to evaluation and medication (if necessary) I am a strong proponent of utilizing exercise, diet, therapy and meditation as part of treatment plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Vandertuuk-Perkins

Dr. Jennifer Vandertuuk-Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I'm particularly drawn to working with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism), people navigating identity and belonging, and those carrying trauma...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard James

Richard James

Psychologist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a Licensed Psychogist that has been in practice for over thirty years and has worked with a variety of issues and populations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Carlisle

Nicole Carlisle

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I work with people of all ages (from young kids to adults). I practice with warmth, acceptance and a client centered lens developed from clinical experience and training.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Glen Lavarias

Glen Lavarias

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach to therapy is what I like to keep simple. I like to meet my clients where they are at during the session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Loveline Mbah

Loveline Mbah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


Welcome! I’m a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of nursing experience and a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, currently pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I provide warm, supportive telehealth care for individuals of all ages, offering thoughtful, personalized treatment to meet your unique mental health needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan McKinney

Jordan McKinney

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves and work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharna DeLuca

Sharna DeLuca

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My goal is to help you make changes in your life that will lead to a healthier and happier version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Oskin

Joseph Oskin

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I incorporate evidence-based strategies through an integrated approach of Cognitive, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral models to assist clients in managing unproductive thoughts and behaviors...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Friske

Emily Friske

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Therapy that helps you feel more like yourself again. Many of my clients are the people others rely on. They are caregivers, professionals, business owners, parents, partners, and helpers who spend so much time taking care of everyone else that they lose connection with their own needs, emotions, and sense of self. On the outside, they may appear capable and high functioning. Internally, they often feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lukowski

Jennifer Lukowski

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I'm Jennifer, and I know that deciding to reach out takes real courage. I've spent 23 years working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, autism spectrum concerns, tic disorders, and OCD. My BTTI certification in Tourette's and OCD treatment means you can bring even the most complex or misunderstood challenges here. My approach is practical, compassionate, and built around what you specifically need. I'd love to be part of your story.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Snow

Heather Snow

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I offer a judgment-free space where we can work together toward your mental health goals. In our work, we will not just talk through the problems, concerns, or challenges bringing you to therapy. We will also focus on practical tools that can help change how you experience those situations and support you in moving toward a healthier version of yourself. I use a blend of evidence-based treatment approaches that I tailor to each client’s unique needs and goals.

I earned my LMSW from Grand Valley State University and have 17 years of experience across a wide range of mental health settings, including outpatient care, the emergency department, inpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization, along with many other levels of care in between. My additional training includes trauma-informed care, suicide risk assessment and safety planning, and DBT. Clients can expect me to meet them where they are while being empowering, transparent, direct, and focused on helping them reach their treatment goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Corey Abernethy

Corey Abernethy

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is rooted in helping clients understand and heal the ways their past experiences continue to shape their present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Hill

Felicia Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I'm passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples overcome challenges that impact their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cortney Kramer

Cortney Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • Bay City, MI


“I work with adults, kids, and families who are dealing with big transitions - divorce, single parenting, raising a kid who's struggling, anxiety that won't quit, depression that makes daily life feel heavy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Detroit, MI

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Detroit starts with identifying care that is explicitly affirming of your identity, relationships, and lived experience. Affirmative therapy, gender-diverse experience, and training related to LGBTQIA+ mental health can be useful signals when reviewing therapist profiles. You may also want to look for experience with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related stress, and relationship challenges. A therapist’s listed specialties, approach, and bio can help you see whether their background matches what you want from care.

Detroit has therapists across neighborhoods like Midtown, Corktown, Downtown, and nearby communities such as Ferndale, but affirming therapists may be more limited depending on your schedule, insurance, and preferred appointment type. Virtual therapy can expand your options if you want to search beyond a nearby office or need more flexibility. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how clearly they describe working with LGBTQIA+ people. Bios that name affirmative therapy, LGBTQIA+ populations, or specific identity experience can give you more useful fit signals before booking.

Therapy in Detroit can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you compare LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check insurance coverage, and book directly when you’re ready.

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