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LGBT therapists in Novi, MI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Novi, MI

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Novi with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access talk therapy and medication management through 400 licensed providers nationally, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Many patients pay as low as $0 per session with insurance coverage.

Corey Woodhouse

Corey Woodhouse

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I offer a supportive environment that allows you to feel comfortable, empowered, challenged, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gwendolyn Melton

Gwendolyn Melton

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I strive to create an environment where my clients feel safe, heard, supported and respected, while giving them a nonjudgmental platform to work through their concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Jennings

Laura Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • Canton, MI


I received my Master's in Social Work from Wayne State University. Most of my work is with individuals who have experienced complex, life-long experiences that have caused difficulties in their current lives. Beyond my Master's, I've received additional training in tf-CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Bildeaux

Lisa Bildeaux

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


A former client called me "endlessly chill." I am known to wear more sweatshirts than more "professional" attire. I don't want to give off any energy that I am better than anyone who sits across from me. I am known to swear in sessions (but I do filter this per client).

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Corey

Julie Corey

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I take a person-centered approach to counseling, recognizing that every individual has unique strengths and the ability to achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My style is warm, direct, and just a little bit sassy. I'm not much for sitting around nodding and saying "mm-hmm" for fifty minutes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marianty Mavros

Marianty Mavros

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Troy, MI


“I like to care for my patients holistically and prescribe a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual goals and challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexa Powell

Alexa Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My therapeutic approach is guided by respect, patience, and empathy, and aims to help you realize your innate strengths, build resilience, and cultivate self-trust and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natasha Montgomery

Natasha Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I view counseling/coaching as a collaborative work between both client and counselor that addresses the whole person (mind, body, and spirit).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Kandah

Cassandra Kandah

Psychologist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach merges evidence-based psychological techniques with an empathetic understanding of the unique challenges that my clients face, aiming to foster overall well-being and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Angela Towne

Angela Towne

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Angela uses a holistic framework and a solution focused approach that is both action and process oriented.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Harper

Jennifer Harper

Therapist

Virtual • Okemos, MI


“Successful therapy begins, and continues with, a trusting and engaged relationship between the client and therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Beth Graham

Beth Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I specialize in kink, polyamory, and non-traditional relationship structures, offering a safe space for exploration and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Audra Jungnitsch

Audra Jungnitsch

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My counseling style is open and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Read

Amy Read

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


“I also believe in the mind/body/spiritual connection, and we are made up as a whole person and not a series of parts...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Brau

Jennifer Brau

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Each session we spend together may have a different focus but my intention is for you to feel heard and understood every time we meet.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yumi Nielsen

Yumi Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and affirming. It's my job to listen and understand how your background, current circumstances, relationships, and intersecting social identities have shaped who you are and how you experience the world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Gloria Aquino Sosa

Dr. Gloria Aquino Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My therapeutic approach is sincere, person-centered, & authentic, combining relational/cultural therapies and strengths-based, narrative, humanistic & psychodynamic therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Matthews

Jessica Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Hi, I'm glad you are here! It is an honor to walk alongside you in the challenges of life. I connect well with teens, young adults, and women facing a wide variety of issues. I have over 10 years of experience working with teens in various settings and over seven years of experience in the mental health field. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and am a Certified S.A.F.E. EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alayna Boomgaard

Alayna Boomgaard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walker, MI


“The therapeutic relationship is the most influential factor in achieving positive outcomes from therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bridget Hehir

Bridget Hehir

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


“I specialize in women's mental health, with a particular focus on anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and reproductive mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Druanna Darling

Druanna Darling

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is deeply patient-centered—each session is shaped by the client's goals, pace, and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Walter

Christine Walter

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, helping you identify your strengths and build practical tools to move toward the goals and life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carissa Ferdinand

Carissa Ferdinand

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I particularly enjoy working with women from Asian, Asian American, or immigrant families, as well as individuals identifying as LGBTQ+.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jess Miller

Jess Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Im a neurodivergent LCSW, providing therapy from a queer, anti oppression perspective. Explicitly affirming of neurodivergent, fat, kinky, disabled , trans and nonmonagamous experiences and identities. Comfortable with dissociative systems.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My style is warm, direct, and just a little bit sassy. I'm not much for sitting around nodding and saying "mm-hmm" for fifty minutes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joy Newhouse

Joy Newhouse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


“Clients can expect a relaxed provider who will listen to what they are saying and how they are feeling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexandria Evans

Alexandria Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Oscoda, MI


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Stephanie Keenan

Stephanie Keenan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Muskegon, MI


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristie Miner

Kristie Miner

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ayaka Lingard

Ayaka Lingard

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sierra Hendrix-Williams

Sierra Hendrix-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jill Galsterer

Jill Galsterer

Therapist

Virtual • Troy, MI


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Howell, MI


“My goal is to educate, inform and provide skills to increase each persons ability to manage life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Stephanie McBride

Stephanie McBride

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dana Mortensen

Dana Mortensen

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Buford

Samantha Buford

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lydia Spencer

Lydia Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Quinn Lyding

Quinn Lyding

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I specialize in trauma focused therapy, and have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and with ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Special Jones

Special Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“In working with Special as your primary therapist you will learn and implement various coping skills to manage your symptoms, process emotions, challenge and reframe negative thinking...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Novi, MI

Number of therapists serving Novi, MI
There are over 390 therapists in Novi, MI accepting new patients.
390+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • 62%Priority Health
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%Arabic
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Master Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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