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LGBT therapists in Kansas City, MO


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health care that celebrates who you are. Access 345 providers through Headway who bring warmth, understanding, and evidence-based therapy to support your emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
Are you tried of doom scrolling? Do your days feel impossibly long? Is it hard to get out of bed? If so, it might be time to consider therapy. Sometimes, having someone walk alongside you with care and intention can help you reconnect with yourself.
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Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals 13+ and couples of all shapes, sizes, statuses, and kinks! Healing does not happen in isolation, and I would be honored to hold space for healing community with you! I am a certified ADHD service provider who particularly enjoys working with 2SLGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity issues, and those who feel at their wits end!
Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master of social work degree from Walden University. With over seven years of experience in the field of social work, she brings a wide-ranging background that includes working with the Children’s Division, in hospital settings, with geriatrics, and school-based social work. This diverse experience has given her a deep understanding of individuals across the lifespan and the unique challenges they face. Helping others through therapy is more than just a career, it’s a calling. Brittany believes deeply in the power of trauma-informed care and support, and the healing that comes from having a safe, judgment-free space to process and grow. She also believes in the importance of identifying the root cause of symptoms, rather than just managing surface-level issues.
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and have been practicing 5 years. I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who values authenticity and connection. I treat client's age 5 and up with a variety of mental health disorders.
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.
I believe in meeting my clients where they're at. They are the expert in their own story. I'm just here to listen, help process, maybe challenge, and encourage them in their journey. I went to Newman University for my Master's Degree and went on to get my Clinical License. I have worked with varying populations including teens, adults, geriatrics, the prison population, couples counseling, and Christian Counseling. I enjoy working with people who have been through trauma or grief or have experienced anxiety or depression.
If you keep finding yourself in the same arguments, the same shutdowns, or the same loop of feeling more reactive than you want to be, you are not broken. There is often a younger version of you driving the bus in those moments. I work with teens, adults, and women navigating relationship strain, family of origin patterns, anxiety, and grief, including the kind that does not involve a death. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and they often say I notice what they did not realize they were sharing.
Figuring out who you are while anxiety, depression, or an ADHD brain that won't slow down is fighting you the whole way is exhausting. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (with almost 20 years of experience working with young people) who works primarily with older adolescents and young adults navigating exactly that, along with trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. I want this to be a space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and start feeling more grounded and confident.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Trauma
- 90%Grief or loss
- 90%Depression

- 100%Aetna
- 75%Cigna
- 65%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 95%English

- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only

- 75%Woman
- 25%Man

- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Licensed Psychologist
- 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Child or adolescent therapy
- 35%Couples therapy
- 30%Family therapy
Frequently asked questions


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 a LGBTQIA Therapist in Kansas City
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Kansas City starts with choosing care that is identity-affirming and aligned with your needs. You may want support related to gender identity, gender dysphoria, family or relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, or depression. As you compare therapists, look for bios that mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, transgender care, or work with LGBTQIA+ communities. These details can help you find a therapist whose training and listed specialties match what you want to focus on in care.
Kansas City has a range of mental health care options, but LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists may vary by location, availability, and specialty. Virtual appointments can expand your options if you want a gender identity therapist, a therapist for gender dysphoria, or a transgender therapist who may not practice near your home or work. You can also narrow your search by appointment time, therapist background, therapy approach, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how each therapist describes their style, experience, and approach to affirming care.
Therapy in Kansas City can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before starting care. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, enter your insurance information, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. From there, you can compare therapists, confirm fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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