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LGBT therapists in Las Vegas, NV

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Las Vegas, NV

Mental health support in Las Vegas goes beyond one-size-fits-all approaches. Headway's network of 344 empowering providers offers flexible, in-person and virtual sessions designed to meet you where you are with warmth, acceptance, and genuine understanding.

Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Throughout my career, I have endeavored to be a compassionate, strength-based clinician who instills hope and encouragement in those I worked with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jasmine Travis

Jasmine Travis

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe in the inherent ability of everyone to heal and grow when provided the appropriate opportunity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Miyisha Hollis

Miyisha Hollis

Therapist

Virtual • Las Vegas, NV


“Empathy and Compassion! My primary goal is to understand my client's core values and who they really are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eileen Banados

Eileen Banados

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I have had the opportunity to work with people from all age groups, religious and cultural backgrounds and mental health diagnoses.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joel Benavente

Joel Benavente

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I am formally trained in dialectical behavioral therapy... I also utilize Adaptive processing informed treatment interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Blondin

Dr. Heather Blondin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Henderson, NV


Hi! I'm Dr. Heather Blondin. I completed my DO degree at Touro University Nevada and my Psychiatry residency at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. I am board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. While everyone is welcome, I particularly enjoy working with women, college students, healthcare professionals, and those navigating life transitions.

Please note: I cannot prescribe controlled substances for patients located outside of Nevada.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cydney Swadinsky

Cydney Swadinsky

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Hi! I'm Cyd. If you’re looking for a therapy session where you can cuss, scream, spit, cry, laugh, then I’m your girl. I aim to create a safe space for the things you’re worried about being misunderstood over, criticized for, exploring complex traumas, as well as uplifting your hopes and dreams.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Allison Faris

Dr. Allison Faris

Psychologist

Virtual • Nevada


“I truly appreciate the complexity that makes each of us who we are. Let's work together to get you to the person you wish to be, living the life that you imagine for yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Yesenia Carrillo

Dr. Yesenia Carrillo

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My aim is to create a compassionate, culturally rooted, and restorative space where you can heal, grow, and become your best self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Kreidt

Jessica Kreidt

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach centers on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and move toward lasting well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eric Osterlind

Eric Osterlind

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nevada


“I strongly believe that everyone should have the chance to take control of their mental well-being and live a happier life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alex Rhodes

Alex Rhodes

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Finding and embracing your authentic self is a journey that can be challenging. Figuring out how to cope in a healthy way with what the world throws at us can be difficult. I'm interested in working with you to figure out how you want your life and experiences to be, and how to start making your way there. I've been practicing for over 5 years, working mainly with LGBTQ+ young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, gender, and interpersonal communication issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Morris

Rachel Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Zaynab Alwan

Zaynab Alwan

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Alvarez

Victoria Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Reconnect with your authentic self to attract more satisfying relationships, and career goals and to experience satisfaction in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melissa Kalodner

Dr. Melissa Kalodner

Psychologist

Virtual • Nevada


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alan Hixon

Alan Hixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carson City, NV


My name is Alan Hixon, and I am a Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Prior to working as an independent contractor with mental health agencies and then transitioning to private practice in 2023, I worked as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for five years focused on providing case management and community-based support services. My private practice is conveniently located in Carson City, Nevada, and is easily accessible for people living in the surrounding rural communities. I offer evidenced based cognitive and behavioral outpatient psychotherapy treatment services, which includes individual therapy sessions and family sessions with the child or adolescent’s caregivers, and I offer individual psychotherapy treatment services for adults

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jon Frederick

Jon Frederick

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Bland

Kim Bland

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hawelu

Jennifer Hawelu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dayton, NV


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Harrel

Gary Harrel

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I strive to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings without fear or shame.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Denise Hooks

Denise Hooks

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Souls I Sit With

Trauma and C/PTSD

African Psychology

Decolonization

Multiplicities within Personhood (Dissociative dis-ease)

Somatic Experiencing

Client Focus

Adults

Couples

Plant & Herb & Animal Medicine

Open Relationships

Consensual Non-Monogamy

Polyamory

LBQTQIA+ Allied

Sex Positivity

HIV / AIDS

Sex Workers

Kink/BDSM Allied

Womxn's Issues/Womxnism

Sexual Abuse

LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Betina Steiger

Betina Steiger

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I approach clients from a person-centered view, encouraging them to explore their individual strengths and capacity for growth...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Las Vegas, NV

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Las Vegas, NV
There are over 27 therapists in Las Vegas, NV accepting new patients.
27+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Trauma
  • 93%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 93%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 70%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 93%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 4%Gujarati
  • 4%Hindi
  • 4%Punjabi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 30%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 22%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 15%Clinical Professional Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 37%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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 LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Las Vegas

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Las Vegas starts with looking for identity-affirming care. The right therapist should have experience supporting LGBTQIA+ people with concerns such as identity exploration, relationship stress, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, gender-diverse experience, WPATH training, or LGBTQIA+-affirming care in their profiles. These details can help you find someone whose training and specialties match what you want to address in therapy.

Las Vegas has many therapists across neighborhoods and surrounding areas, which can make it harder to narrow your options. Virtual therapy can also expand your search if you want more choice in LGBTQIA+-affirming care or need a schedule that fits around work, school, caregiving, or commute time. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. Reading bios can help you see whether a therapist works with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, or families, including people searching for lesbian therapy, LGBTQIA+ couples therapy, or gay marriage counseling.

Therapy in Las Vegas can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and seeing your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking can make the process clearer. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, with many accepting new patients and offering in-person or virtual appointments, so you can compare bios, review availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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