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LGBT therapists in Springfield, MO
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, MO
Finding an affirming therapist in Springfield doesn't have to be difficult. Headway's network of 347 warm and empowering providers specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ mental health with evidence-based approaches. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow, and many providers offer free consultations to help you find the right fit for your unique needs.
“With a sense of humor, emotionally intelligent approach and honesty Michael can help you begin your therapy journey or continue on your path of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I aim to work alongside you, to offer empathy, encouragement, and empowerment to support your autonomy and movement towards your personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“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
“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 6 insurance carriers
“I use mindfulness practices alongside evidence-based approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy and EMDR, to meet each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 13 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
“My role is to offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin to make sense of what you're carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a compassionate counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals achieve their goals for a better life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with gifted and high-achieving individuals, including intellectually talented students and professionals in demanding fields such as law, healthcare, and business.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Much of my career has focused on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, ADD, and co-occurring diagnoses, as well as people working through questions of identity and sexual orientation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“You can takeaway the feeling of being heard and listened to. Validating your feelings, so you do not have to feel alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello and welcome! I have decade of experience treating adults, children, and families from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. I take a holistic, integrative approach that enhances the mind-body-spirit connection. Currently, I meet virtually with adults, typically offering a combination of psychoeducation and skills in CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing is a journey, and I walk alongside my clients with respect, patience, and hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I tend to work well with people who want therapy to feel human and collaborative rather than overly formal or clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is open-minded, humorous, and sometimes challenging, providing a supportive space for growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and tailor therapy to what actually works for you no one-size-fits-all plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in the belief that every person deserves to feel respected, understood, and free from judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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'm passionate about supporting mothers and fathers through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as using family systems theory...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 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
“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
“I blend relational mapping and family-systems insight with outcome-oriented skills training to help women like you restore balance to their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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
“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, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My philosophy is to tackle difficult situations head on and find the most effective solutions for your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help high-achieving adults navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions so they can reconnect with who they are, communicate more effectively, and move forward in life with more confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower my clients to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives, providing them with the support and guidance they need to overcome obstacles and embrace personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
“Through my experience, I have developed a natural ability to help clients step outside of their comfort zone through examining their environment from different perspectives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I came to train and serve as a counselor after being helped by counseling in my 40s. Sometimes reaching out for help and making changes in life is scary and overwhelming. Sometimes we need support as we navigate these changes. I love to support my clients as they make life-giving changes.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Clients often describe me as approachable, practical, and easy to talk to. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment. My style balances support with practical problem-solving, helping clients gain insight while also developing strategies they can use in everyday life. Above all, I want you to feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward your goals together.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will challenge you, I will push you, and at the same time, I will strive to understand you, I will listen, and I will never, ever judge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 4 insurance carriers
“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 am concentrating on trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Springfield, MO
Number of therapists serving Springfield, MO
342+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 92%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 1%Spanish
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%Farsi
How they see their clients
- 80%Online only
- 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 20%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 53%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Licensed Psychologist
- 1%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
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