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LGBT therapists in Kansas City, MO

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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.

Jennifer Schollars

Jennifer Schollars

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach to therapy involves drawing upon Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, and EMDR.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mara Colbert

Mara Colbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“Mara integrates the tools and techniques of yoga practice and theory with more traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in order to treat people...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jake Maggard

Jake Maggard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My non-judgmental and affirming approach empowers clients to better understand and overcome pain encountered with regard to identity, trauma, or other relational conflicts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brenton Guice

Brenton Guice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach to therapy is relational at the core. I don't believe therapy has to feel overly clinical or formal; we'll talk casually while still doing meaningful work together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ryan Speed

Ryan Speed

Therapist

In-person • 5.9 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach is relational and psychodynamic, which means we pay attention not only to what you are experiencing now, but also to the patterns, relationships, and experiences that have shaped how you understand yourself and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dayanand Shepherd

Dayanand Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“I'm a pragmatic therapist who offers a blend of straightforward, solution-focused strategies and skills that foster deeper insight and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassie Dennis

Cassie Dennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach blends talk therapy and art-making to support insight, emotional regulation, and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
MJ Willis

MJ Willis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Independence, MO


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.

Let's start with a 15-minute consultation today.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyler Smiley

Tyler Smiley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“I see therapy as a collaborative process where we work together as a team to help you reach your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Magri

Michelle Magri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My therapeutic method focuses on a collaborative effort to reach our shared goals. Recognizing that the path to healing may present challenges, it is through our united efforts that we can achieve milestones.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kelly Goetzler

Kelly Goetzler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Kansas City, MO


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!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Holland

Brittany Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Liberty, MO


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kailey Campbell

Kailey Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Liberty, MO


Welcome!

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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


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 10 insurance carriers
Robin Larson-Molzen

Robin Larson-Molzen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


“I'm versed in a large number of modalities, but I do like Cognitive-Behavioral, Short term, solution focused therapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, and Client Centered approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Adams

Katherine Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Liberty, MO


“I use a strength's- based, solution focused approach that is practical, personalized, and applicable to everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Liddell

Jessica Liddell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lee's Summit, MO


“I strive to make a safe, compassionate environment, where clients can feel understood and comfortable exploring their concers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Richmond, MO


“My approach to therapy might be seen as eclectic because I consider every method simply a tool in the toolbox.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trina Jansen

Trina Jansen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 25 years of experience, and I'm here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and move toward the goals that matter to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Brennan

Katherine Brennan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I accompany my clients through the muddy waters of emotions and life circumstances toward greater clarity and new possibilities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Young

Grace Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Tara McCullough

Tara McCullough

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My theoretic approach is based on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and are in charge of their counseling experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Williams

Emily Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My approach to therapy creates a spacious environment for clients to be their most authentic selves, bolstered by an atmosphere of compassion and a high-value on growing self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marybeth Gras

Marybeth Gras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My down-to-earth therapeutic approach is focused on acceptance and connection, creating a protected, grounding space to facilitate self-compassion, healing from past wounds, and breaking out of patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Perry

Tanya Perry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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 9 insurance carriers
Gillian DeLano

Gillian DeLano

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“My clients are the experts on their lives. I aim to create a space for clients to work through their challenges and receive feedback.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nishelle Thompson

Nishelle Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“Silence can be one's own mental prison, so my goal is to give clients a safe environment to open up and support you through your journey of healing and finding your purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shontavia Mason

Shontavia Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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 12 insurance carriers
Laronda Treadway

Laronda Treadway

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe lasting change happens when we look at the connection between mind, body, emotions, and relationships, and honor each person's unique strengths and story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Stahl

Melissa Stahl

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Colleen Chiapel

Colleen Chiapel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chesterfield, MO


“My primary intent with each of my clients is to play an active role in their improvement by offering compassion, consistency, and stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Santissa Clapp

Santissa Clapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on real results not just prescribing medication.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lynda Hua

Lynda Hua

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gianna Shockley

Gianna Shockley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Price

Amber Price

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“As a therapist and art therapist, I offer a trauma-informed, collaborative approach that blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, creative expression, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mark Hillenbrand

Mark Hillenbrand

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am trained in counseling interventions designed to positively impact stress, life adjustments and marital issues as well as psychological concerns such as addictions, depression and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tony Hunt

Tony Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a therapy space that is grounded, honest, and direct, where you can stop performing and start being real about what is actually happening.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Fisher

Megan Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I base how I work with clients off of what will work best for them. I am very authentic and specialize in trauma work, depression, and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhonda Davies

Rhonda Davies

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused, and I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
There are over 20 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
20+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Trauma
  • 90%Grief or loss
  • 90%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 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
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Psychologist
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 35%Couples therapy
  • 30%Family therapy

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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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