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LGBT therapists in Reno, NV

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Reno, NV

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Reno with 308 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're exploring gender or sexual identity, navigating relationships, or addressing mental health concerns, our providers deliver compassionate support through virtual or in-person sessions. With an average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, quality mental healthcare is accessible and affordable.

Charmaine Kemp

Charmaine Kemp

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My goal is to help people develop effective coping skills and gain insight into their internal process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Corinne Votaw

Dr. Corinne Votaw

Psychologist

Virtual • Nevada


“I help people eliminate old patterns that control their thoughts, beliefs, actions, and self-identity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Antonio Barraza

Antonio Barraza

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Greetings!! My name is Tony and I am licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years' experience in mental health and social services. Therapy can be very scary and challenging. Together we can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing and embrace of a better tomorrow. Together we can identify barriers and seek solutions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Watman

Stephanie Watman

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I take a strengths-based, client-centered approach, which means we'll focus on what's already working for you and build from there.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
LaQuel Pressley

LaQuel Pressley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nevada


“When we meet, I will always come from a place of compassion, allowing you the space to explore your feelings and find clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Simone Kurtz-Dougherty

Simone Kurtz-Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I work especially well with LGBTQ+ adults and others who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional spaces.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cami Ashby

Cami Ashby

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor in UT & Marriage and Family licensed therapist. I work with individuals, couples & families. I have experience in working with neuro-divergency, trauma, adoption & foster care, senior life transitions, cognitive challenges, incarceration, domestic violence (perpetrators and victims), addiction, grief, & more.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Johnny Zhong

Johnny Zhong

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Johnny Zhong is a compassionate, client-centered therapist specializing in trauma, EMDR, and certified in psychosomatic therapy. He focuses on anxiety, depression, and body image issues, working with children, teenagers, and some adults. His approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs. In addition to his clinical work, Johnny is also training to become a music therapist, expanding his therapeutic repertoire by integrating music into his treatment methods.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Calisha Gipson

Calisha Gipson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, strengths, and goals at their own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Las Vegas, NV


“I strive to create a safe and compassionate space for my clients and I am committed to fostering collaborative relationships that empower individuals to achieve positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elisa Lewis

Elisa Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe in empowering individuals and couples to live their best lives! I do this by being intentional and using a client-centered approach through an attachment lens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Cathey

Danielle Cathey

Therapist

Virtual • Las Vegas, NV


“By offering a warm and collaborative space, I empower my clients to process past experiences, break through stuck patterns, and achieve sustainable personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Natalie Spalding

Dr. Natalie Spalding

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I foster a supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel truly understood and empowered to make positive changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Arlotto

John Arlotto

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My style is relaxed and conversational. I want our meetings to be a safe space for you to heal, learn, and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rhonda Davies

Rhonda Davies

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“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 7 insurance carriers
Juliet Kari

Juliet Kari

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


Life can feel incredibly heavy when the past refuses to stay in the past. If you’re tired of "just getting by," feeling constantly on edge, or noticing that old history is intruding on your present, I want you to know something important: healing does not have to be a retraumatizing experience.

I specialize in helping adults navigate unresolved trauma through a lens of total safety, pacing, and respect. You deserve a space where you can finally let your guard down, drop the heavy armor, and reclaim your story. Whenever you’re ready to transition from surviving to truly living, I am here to walk that path with you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mitsouko Chatelain

Mitsouko Chatelain

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, combining evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kristien Hollingsworth

Kristien Hollingsworth

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I offer a variety of tools including self-regulation, meditation, mindfulness, CBT, belief systems analysis, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mercy Quintanilla

Mercy Quintanilla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Las Vegas, NV


“As a bilingual, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with Indigenous roots and lived immigrant experience, I founded Cristal Psykare to close the gap in accessible, affordable mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Ky

Samantha Ky

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space where they can disclose difficulties they are experiencing, using client-centered therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Jackson

Alexis Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and self-empowerment. I also have experience supporting clients who think and process the world differently, including those with ADHD and Autism.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatriz Rodriguez

Beatriz Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My practice focuses on helping you overcome life obstacles and traumatic experiences, using effective therapeutic models such as ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joel Feldman

Joel Feldman

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“With Masters degrees in Theatre and Psychology, I use communication training, empathy, clinical knowledge and techniques of CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamics, object relations, and behavioral therapy to help clients feel and do better.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Keith Tanenbaum

Keith Tanenbaum

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“He uses a holistic, client centered, strength-based approach that incorporates CBT, recreation, and mindfulness based therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Pressler

Lauren Pressler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Las Vegas, NV


“I am an OCD, anxiety, and relationship specialist. While I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nevada


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa DeLapp-Theis

Lisa DeLapp-Theis

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe that genuine emotional growth happens when we blend clinical expertise with a deeply personal, authentic connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christina Silva-Anderson

Christina Silva-Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My clients appreciate my direct and culturally sensitive approach and ability to meet them where they are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candice Sa

Candice Sa

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My style is warm, collaborative, affirming, and practical. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest without fear of judgment while also feeling supported in making meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abe Zubarev

Dr. Abe Zubarev

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I firmly believe that life becomes an adventure rather than a chore when people find ways to integrate their definition of meaning and purpose into their daily lives and careers.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Summer Stevenson

Summer Stevenson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to connect with me, share their issues, and find a resolution.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mercedes Sannia Farina

Mercedes Sannia Farina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Las Vegas, NV


“I believe in developing a working relationship based on respect, empathy, and self determination so that I can help you find the answers within yourself and reach the goals that you define.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Mitchell

Candice Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pahrump, NV


“Clients working with me can expect to receive knowledge that will empower them to continue to work between sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Ferguson-Lambert

James Ferguson-Lambert

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe that therapy is not about "fixing" you—it's about creating space for healing, growth, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alicia Tau

Alicia Tau

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, couples, and family systems. I serve individuals and families seeking practical tools and compassionate support to navigate mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicholas Crisp

Nicholas Crisp

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My approach is warm, direct, and client-centered. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Samuel Hickson

Dr. Samuel Hickson

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“My path into therapy was profoundly influenced by my experiences as a gay male, which developed my keen understanding of the impact of mistrust and exclusion on mental well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Tiffany Truss

Dr. Tiffany Truss

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I believe in working alongside my clients as a guide, helping them navigate their journey toward healing and achieving the outcomes they envision for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katerina Mateeva

Katerina Mateeva

Therapist

Virtual • Nevada


“I'm determined and committed to using my compassion and extensive knowledge of psychology to help people overcome adversities in life so they can reach their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Reno, NV

Number of therapists serving Reno, NV
There are over 317 therapists in Reno, NV accepting new patients.
317+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 25%Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 18%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy

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