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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 327 providers through Headway who bring warmth, understanding, and evidence-based therapy to support your emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Waverly Brown

Waverly Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful tool for healing, and I work to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Gerbrandt

Melissa Gerbrandt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I believe mental health is a top priority. I think that acceptance is critical to moving forward in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cory Emily

Cory Emily

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work centers on trauma healing using various approaches. Together, we'll build emotional resilience and restore a sense of trust and power in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sydney Humphrey

Sydney Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want you to be comfortable in your own skin, as your own person, and it is my mission for all people to develop a genuine Love for SELF.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Using the creative/eclectic process to explore the conscious and unconscious, discovering feelings/experiences when words are not enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brigette Banks

Brigette Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Brigette Banks has experience helping clients in the areas of stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Grotheer

Justin Grotheer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individual adults. I support clients navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, identity, and life transitions. My work is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in the belief that therapy can help you better understand yourself, strengthen self-trust, and the clinical belief that any person can change course in life at any time.

I draw from approaches such as EFT, IFS, ACT, and integrative experiential techniques, tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore emotions, patterns, and strategies that help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself and the relationships that matter most.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Brodersen

Joanna Brodersen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have based my practice on working with adults who struggle with Anxiety, OCD, Trauma and Substance Use struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noah Ruybal

Noah Ruybal

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style tends to be direct and conversational, and I often use metaphors to help make complex emotions and patterns easier to understand.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brayton Wooters

Brayton Wooters

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with young adults and teenagers that are navigating big transitions—whether that's school, relationships, identity, or just figuring life out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Hanson

Amy Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“For the past 15 years I have worked in a variety of settings offering mental and behavioral health therapy to children, families and individuals, specializing in trauma and attachment focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katie Barry

Katie Barry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
David Woodard

David Woodard

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
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 8 insurance carriers
Kaisey Braun

Kaisey Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Ricky Cooper

Ricky Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Ken Goldberg

Ken Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Sherri Criqui

Sherri Criqui

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Shana Koch

Shana Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
William Dry

William Dry

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“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
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 9 insurance carriers
Laronda Treadway

Laronda Treadway

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Kimberly Steinmann

Kimberly Steinmann

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Natalie Fleming

Natalie Fleming

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Laura Maine

Laura Maine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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
Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
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
Dr. Whitney Mathison

Dr. Whitney Mathison

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Jennifer Byrd

Jennifer Byrd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“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
Dr. Sandra Hunt

Dr. Sandra Hunt

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Rayna Marshall

Rayna Marshall

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Kelly Dearborn

Kelly Dearborn

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Marisa Chovan

Marisa Chovan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Latasha Barber

Latasha Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Sarah Dietzman

Sarah Dietzman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Amber Wood

Amber Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Stephanie Juhnke

Stephanie Juhnke

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have worked in a variety of settings with a diversity of populations, including but not limited to, underserved populations, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taryn Hodison

Taryn Hodison

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients will be validated and gently challenged in therapy to get through the mental blocks that keep them stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Therapist in Kansas City

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Kansas City starts with identifying what kind of support matters most to you. Whether you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, gender identity, or the effects of minority stress, a provider who is trained in affirming care can make a meaningful difference. LGBTQIA+-affirming providers approach your identity as a strength — not something to fix — and many specialize in areas like coming out, family dynamics, and navigating discrimination.

Kansas City's mental health care landscape spans both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro, with providers offering in-person sessions in neighborhoods across the city and virtual appointments for added flexibility. When comparing providers, reading their bios can help you understand their approach, specialties, and what a first session looks like. A free phone consultation is another way to gauge whether a provider feels like the right match before you commit.

Therapy in Kansas City can be expensive without coverage, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before booking, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who fits both your needs and your budget.

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