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LGBT therapists in Rochester, MN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Rochester, MN

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Rochester with 203 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Our network includes providers experienced in gender and sexual identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and creating safe therapeutic spaces. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling, often within days.

Beck Rothberg

Beck Rothberg

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


Hi I'm Beck. I'm a clinical social worker who specializes in working with individuals around relationship challenges and adult attachment concerns, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and mental health during infertility and pregnancy.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Hermes

Jamie Hermes

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, combining evidence-based strategies with genuine curiosity and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Matthew Skinner

Matthew Skinner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Eden Prairie, MN


“I want to walk alongside you so you do not have to face those moments alone, helping you feel heard, validated, and empowered as you reclaim hope...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Rosilynn Morris

Rosilynn Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roseville, MN


Hi! My name is Rosilynn and I’m a perfectly imperfect human on a journey of learning, growing, and self-evolution. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of therapy. I work with people across the lifespan who have faced complex challenges, helping them build on their strengths, process difficult experiences, and reshape the narratives that no longer serve them.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Miles

Lisa Miles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“Lisa Miles has dedicated her career to providing compassionate and holistic care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Morgan Dietz

Morgan Dietz

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is warm, holistic, and collaborative. Because I believe true healing happens at the root...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felicia Ikebude

Felicia Ikebude

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“Every individual is unique. I meet each patient where they are, and together, we work as partners through shared decision-making...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Francesca Bernardi

Francesca Bernardi

Therapist

Virtual • Minneapolis, MN


“I especially enjoy working with creatives, LGBTQIA2S+ clients and people exploring relationships, identity, confidence, ADHD, life transitions, grief or a greater sense of meaning and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary Mattson

Mary Mattson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate life's most difficult and meaningful moments.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jackline Ngalame

Dr. Jackline Ngalame

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.

I believe that every person's story is unique, so I take the time to understand your concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals before developing an individualized care plan. I incorporate medication management with supportive counseling and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Motivational Interviewing, to help you build practical coping skills and achieve lasting improvement.

Whether you're struggling with difficulty focusing, persistent worry, overwhelming stress, low mood, emotional challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to help you regain balance and improve your overall well-being. My focus is on delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful, long-term success in both your mental health and daily life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lucinda Moody

Lucinda Moody

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edina, MN


“My approach is empowering, teaching you about neurobiology so you can understand your behavior and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Karen Rih Reh

Karen Rih Reh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Saint Paul, MN


“I'm a compassionate and experienced provider who believes in treating every client with respect, understanding, and without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cassy Burton

Cassy Burton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“My commitment to patient care is characterized by a unique blend of different perspectives, creating an environment that is caring, inviting, and welcoming.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zac Olson

Zac Olson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Minneapolis, MN


“I approach therapy with an emphasis on safety, attunement, and adapting to your background and present needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
James D'Aurora

James D'Aurora

Psychologist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I am empathic, receptive, and compassionate by nature, and I work hard to create an environment where clients feel genuinely heard and never judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joan Guenzel

Joan Guenzel

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment, pressure, or needing to have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Juldie Bohmer

Juldie Bohmer

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what's keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ella Davis

Ella Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to help you move from simply 'getting through the day' to feeling truly grounded, resilient, and empowered in your own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jasmine Walters

Jasmine Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I take a very relational approach, placing a high priority on building trust and rapport with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Vaughans

Christina Vaughans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe mental health care works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Billings

Melissa Billings

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I provide a safe, affirming space for individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Sims

Dr. Tonya Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“With over twenty years of experience in mental health, I have learned that true healing begins with connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Dr. Carter integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to address the whole person—recognizing that mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deborah Perry

Deborah Perry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Victoria, MN


“I believe in the healing power of the therapist-client relationship, grounded in honesty and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
David Karim

David Karim

Therapist

Virtual • Faribault, MN


“I use an eclectic approach and encourage taking an intentional, inward-focused perspective to gain insight on that "why" and create pathways toward change and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeressa O'Leary, Lpcc

Jeressa O'Leary, Lpcc

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I like to think of my approach to therapy as a way to help you achieve your dreams by identifying the barriers and challenges along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Devery

Rachel Devery

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I create a space that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative, where you can show up as you are without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Hill

Nicole Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe in the power of therapy to offer an intentional space to pause, reconnect with yourself, and begin the journey of better understanding what you have been carrying, how it may be impacting you, and how you would like to grow alongside it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Andraschko

Katherine Andraschko

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I enjoy working with youth, members of the LGBTQ community, anxious individuals and people who have experienced trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jamie Hamsa

Jamie Hamsa

Therapist

Virtual • Minneapolis, MN


IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Lunchtime sessions Tuesday & Wednesday! Book a FREE 15-minute consult today! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) & Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over 18 years of experience in mental health. My work is rooted in compassion, practicality, and a belief that therapy should be an empowering journey—not a lifelong commitment. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and seniors who experience ADHD, chronic illness & mind-body disconnect. I also integrate mental health and nutrition into my approach and provide grief-informed care.

I want you to know that therapy is a safe space where you can be yourself. There’s no judgment here—just a commitment to helping you feel more in control of your life and well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caleb Buttenhoff

Caleb Buttenhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“It is about equipping you with practical skills, reshaping the way you think, and working together to solve the problems that are getting in the way of the life you want to be living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shelia Ransom Jenkins

Shelia Ransom Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


Hello, I’m Shelia Ransom Jenkins, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.

I hold a Master of Social Work and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and my professional background includes work in community mental health, educational settings, and clinical leadership roles. I have experience helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family conflict, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and stress related to work, school, and personal growth. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals experiencing postpartum depression and related mood disorders.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, practical, and rooted in trust.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, or seeking deeper self-understanding, my goal is to support you with empathy, clarity, and encouragement as you work toward healing and lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gwen Scherr

Gwen Scherr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Minneapolis, MN


Hello! I’m Gwen Scherr, a marriage and family therapist who supports couples, families, and individuals across the lifespan who may be tired of just coping through life and are ready to move toward deeper healing and growth. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, family issues, identity concerns, and the stress that can come from feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you love. Many of the people I work with want more than symptom relief — they want to feel more grounded, understood, and able to thrive in their relationships and daily lives. My goal is to offer a supportive space where you can slow down, feel seen, and begin moving toward a fuller, more authentic life!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kayla Schilling

Kayla Schilling

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, respected, and able to show up as their authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathryn Pratt

Kathryn Pratt

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Clients often describe me as calm, compassionate, and genuinely present in a way that helps them feel safe opening up.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maureen Murray

Maureen Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to provide a compassionate, inclusive, and affirming environment where you feel safe exploring your experiences while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kenneth Freeman

Kenneth Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My personal and professional motto is to help people recognize the importance of mental health wellness through warmth, acceptance, and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Annette Schulz

Annette Schulz

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I hold a welcoming genuine space rooted in human dignity, interconnection, empowerment, and honor for individualized experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rosanna Karmoeddien

Rosanna Karmoeddien

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I work with clients across Minnesota via telehealth, and I aim to create a space where you do not have to have everything figured out before you begin.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Rochester, MN

Number of therapists serving Rochester, MN
There are over 201 therapists in Rochester, MN accepting new patients.
201+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 96%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 52%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • 38%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 13%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 34%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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