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LGBT therapists in Saint Charles, MO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Saint Charles, MO

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Saint Charles with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 320 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many offering free consultations to help you find the right fit for your care.

Dr. Erin Shannon

Dr. Erin Shannon

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to make sure you have tools and techniques that actually work for you and that you can use them on DAY ONE to see a positive impact and feel better!”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Brianna Cordova

Brianna Cordova

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you recognize your strengths, feel empowered, and develop the tools needed to move forward.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes,

Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Seth Showalter

Seth Showalter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

303 North Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO

“In my view, therapy is a partnership. We will collaborate as a cohesive team, striving to help you become the individual you aspire to be...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
N. Channelle Johnson

N. Channelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I understand the vulnerability it takes to open yourself up to a therapist, and I promise to join you on your journey with patience, strength, and hope lighting the way.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Roian Baalman

Roian Baalman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You can expect to learn things about yourself and those around you that will amaze and intrigue you...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,

Kristen Ratican

Kristen Ratican

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My role is to accompany you through insightful exploration in order to help increase self-awareness and self-compassion and bring about lasting change.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Luster

Courtney Luster

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work with young people starts by earning trust, not demanding it. Sessions may look more like a conversation, a game, or a creative activity than what most people picture when they think of therapy.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Annie Handley

Annie Handley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client. I also offer EMDR to address painful memories and the lingering effects of trauma.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Govero

Brandi Govero

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Dr. Courtney Boddie

Dr. Courtney Boddie

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in helping clients to noce these symptoms as solutions, to beter self-regulate, and to upgrade those expired patterns-in-living.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Laken Enochs

Laken Enochs

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Lauren Ryan

Lauren Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have a collaborative approach to therapy and like the client to talk about their goals and we work together to achieve them.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Shannon Boyer

Shannon Boyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1037 East Township Street, Republic, MO

“I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and respected, especially during life's difficult moments.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Christy Stephens

Christy Stephens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1303 Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, MO

“Therapy should be an environment that is easy, warm and inviting. My goal is only to tune in to my client, validate their experiences and empower them to move toward a hopeful and peaceful existence.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,

Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have nearly 20 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in school, community, residential, and outpatient settings.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, MO


Hi, I'm Joanie! If you're feeling weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or painful life experiences, you don't have to navigate them alone. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in the past, constantly on edge, or wondering why certain emotions and reactions seem so difficult to control. My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today while helping them build the insight, confidence, and tools needed to move forward in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

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,

Creative, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Curative,

Dr. Susan Wise

Dr. Susan Wise

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Insights to what they are dealing with and small weekly or semi weekly steps to accomplish and start moving forward towards their goal(s)”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Claire Pfeifer

Claire Pfeifer

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


I work with clients of diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, and relationship structures. I specialize in assisting adults and couples to recognize and disrupt existing patterns learned throughout their lives, which can affect them in multiple ways. Additionally, I offer practical skills that can be applied immediately to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, thereby improving overall functioning.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Craig McAndrew

Craig McAndrew

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“You will find me easy to talk to and non-judgmental. I have a relaxed atmosphere that helps put people at ease.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

April Morris

April Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Life’s journey can be full of ups and downs that sometimes leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, or deeply hurt.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Shaun Fossett

Shaun Fossett

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, he takes the approach of adapting to the unique needs of each person he works with while collaborating with them to achieve their goals.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe there is something special that happens when we share our story and become vulnerable in each others presence.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Haley Fisher

Haley Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Haley's specialty is with providing a safe and interactive environment in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you would say out loud.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Leah Donnelson

Leah Donnelson

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My hope for each person who comes to see me is that they feel heard and seen. I want to create a safe place for people who are struggling to be able to open up, share their difficult stories, and also learn about themselves.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Sarah Brown-Foiles

Sarah Brown-Foiles

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients often describe me as calm, direct, and grounding—someone who brings clarity without judgment, even when things feel complicated.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

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,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn Rusca

Kaitlyn Rusca

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring warmth and genuine curiosity, helping you feel truly heard from the first session. ...In our first session, I will guide you to get to know different parts of you, like the anxious part, the one that shuts down, or the one that keeps pushing...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey


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,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Ozark, MO


“I believe healing happens when someone feels supported and safe enough to grow, explore, and challenge the things in life that no longer serve us.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Robin Larson-Molzen

Robin Larson-Molzen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person

1200 Northwest South Outer Road, 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,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

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,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Coleman

Teresa Coleman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1736 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO

“My calm, empathic and intuitive nature allows others to feel comfortable and safe to explore what they need to free themselves to experience more happiness and compassion for themselves and others.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyler Smiley

Tyler Smiley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

800 East 101st Terrace, 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,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Kaitley Teter

Kaitley Teter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about helping you recognize your strengths, process difficult experiences, and move toward the life you want.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that's always been there.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Saint Charles, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Saint Charles, MO
There are over 25 therapists in Saint Charles, MO accepting new patients.
25+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 96%Trauma
  • 92%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 92%In-person or online
  • 8%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 68%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 16%Couples therapy

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