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LGBT therapists in Columbia, MO
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO
Headway supports LGBTQIA individuals across Columbia with talk therapy and medication management from 327 empowering providers. Many sessions are covered by insurance, and clients save an average of 75% on care, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
“I believe we are all on a continuous journey to become our best selves, and we deserve to enjoy that ride.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is client-centered and eclectic, integrating evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and supportive, ensuring that you feel empowered throughout your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create that same safe and supportive space for my clients, knowing firsthand how transformative it can be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Emotions are the main driver to healing; therefore, I like to revisit integral moments or relationships from the clients life and process the associated feelings to uncover the correlation between how these feelings impact them in the present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My approach is experiential and relational, using metaphor, storytelling, and real-life experiences to help clients connect past experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“In our work together, you can expect a supportive, collaborative space where your experiences are heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and build tools to handle life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I'm queer and neurodivergent myself, and I deeply resonate with the creativity, resilience, insight, and complexity that can come with those identities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is based on a healthy balance of challenge, support, and thinking outside of the box.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taking New Clients June 8th!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Horizon Within Counseling. I work with children, teens, adult, couples and families, helping navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I offer a warm, collaborative and solution-focused approach , using evidence-based practices including EMDR to help clients feel empowered, build resilience, and move forward with greater purpose and balance.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I support clients to reach their individual goals by helping identify thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them in a never-ending cycle.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help clients move beyond surviving their past and toward living with greater emotional well-being, authentic connection, and lasting fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is to work as a team with my clients. I tailor each session to my clients individual needs and readiness for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in the transformative power of creative expression... traditional talk therapy combined with art making or other creative forms of expression has been instrumental for my clients in promoting problem solving, self-discovery, storytelling,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or weighed down by past experiences? Whatever you’ve been through, you don’t have to face it alone. As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in PTSD, attachment, and family systems, I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, heal from trauma, and create meaningful change.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My expertise is domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and dysfunctional family systems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My aim is to offer you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and work toward the goals that hold significance for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is supportive and challenging. I create a safe space for healing while encouraging meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I particularly enjoy working with people struggling with relationship issues and impacts from having ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value building a strong therapeutic connection—without confusing jargon—so that you feel understood, respected, and supported from the start.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I now specialize in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress through evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, Somatics, and Expressive Therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe all people have a resilience we can access through talk therapy when faced with life's great emotional challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a directive approach in counseling, guiding my clients through the process to make it easier for them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My mission is to support you, meet you where you are in your journey to mental wellness and empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is to help individuals increase their self-awareness and empower them to be their best selves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I know what it's like to be shamed based on religious stances, so rest assured, I won't be trying to push any beliefs into our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is warm and compassionate, while using evidence-based methods to help people overcome difficulties.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, even when they feel stuck. I've always been drawn to understanding what makes people tick and what gets in the way of them living their best lives. I'm passionate about helping others improve their quality of life by providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, identify their strengths, and develop practical strategies for creating positive change. I see my role as a facilitator, guiding individuals on their own unique path to greater well-being and a sense of liberation from what holds them back.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I practice total honesty, radical empathy, authentic eye-to-eye human connection instead of an expert/client power differential...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
As a graduate of Missouri State University’s Counseling program, I am a person-centered counselor. I believe that all those who seek therapy have a desire to bring themselves back into balance. Although I see individuals of all ages, I specialize in children between the ages of 3 and 10 addressing their needs using child-centered play therapy.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I bring a "dual perspective" to therapy—combining clinical training with the empathy of someone who has actually lived through the struggle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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 2 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to take away a deeper understanding of themselves and their issues, as well as practical tools and strategies for managing their mental health and improving their overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I listen to understand. Each client is the expert on themself, and I am there to help guide them in their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping clients rebuild and repair their relationships with their bodies and food through a holistic, trauma-focused, and relational approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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