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LGBT therapists in Albuquerque, NM

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental health support. Headway connects you with 188 licensed providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and flexible scheduling within the next two weeks.

Mercy Itesa

Mercy Itesa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Albuquerque, NM


“My goal with every patient is to build a great therapeutic relationship, thereby helping me provide holistic, individualized, and extraordinary care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Penland

Elizabeth Penland

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Rio Rancho, NM


“My goal is to assist clients in exploring their potential for growth & wholeness in all areas of their lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ava Plakio

Ava Plakio

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“My style is warm, direct, and deeply human; I show up authentically, and I invite you to do the same at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that every person deserves access to thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care — and that the right support can truly transform a life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cameron Pellegrino

Cameron Pellegrino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


Cameron Pellegrino, MSN, PMHNP-BC — Integrative Psychiatric Medication ManagementI provide medication management with an integrative, whole-person lens — combining conventional psychiatric care with nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous-system-informed understanding. Visits are focused, practical, and tailored to your needs — typically monthly once stable, more often during a difficult stretch. Virtual only.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adam Venter

Adam Venter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I offer a compassionate, holistic, and empowering approach to therapy; one that is mindful of the person's physical, emotional, and social context.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Reyes

Nicole Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I enjoy using a balanced approach with my clients, where we utilize both solution-focused AND deeper processing work in order to cohesively address the issue from all angles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jay Walls

Dr. Jay Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Fe, NM


“My style is warm, direct, and focused on giving clients tools that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Emily Jones

Emily Jones

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My work focuses on the nervous system and integrating trauma and pre-verbal experiences through somatic based interventions by rewiring neural pathways and strengthening the nervous system response.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Bermea

Christina Bermea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe each person's story is unique, and I work to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anjoli Reed

Anjoli Reed

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, women, and members of the LGBT community who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma symptoms, or are struggling with life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Olaniyi

Laura Olaniyi

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Meeting individuals exactly where they are, Laura empowers them to make healthier decisions and transform behavior patterns, resulting in profound and lasting positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Betty Russell

Dr. Betty Russell

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am committed to creating an inclusive, judgment-free, and safe space to talk about the hard things—especially the experiences that are difficult to put into words.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ogechi Uzomah Dnp, Pmhnp-Bc

Dr. Ogechi Uzomah Dnp, Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Known for my warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative style, I strive to empower clients to thrive and achieve balance in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sharon Harris

Sharon Harris

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With experience supporting people across many stages of healing, my practice takes a holistic approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Crouch

Adrianna Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My style is direct and collaborative while infusing humor to ease the heaviness that can arise in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darrell Benko

Darrell Benko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher Kennedy

Christopher Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and accepted exactly as they are, without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Potter

Sandra Potter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I’m passionate about facilitating your individual success. I strongly believe in collaboration and partnering to achieve your personal goals. I believe that you are the expert in your life and my role is to facilitate putting the puzzle together. My overall style is warm and compassionate.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a therapist who has a therapist. I believe in this work. And I also know that the modality does not matter as much as the connection between therapist and client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clayton, NM


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alexis Tonioni

Alexis Tonioni

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I offer neurodivergent informed therapy that focuses on nervous system attunement and somatic interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lynda Okeke Benjamin

Lynda Okeke Benjamin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, participatory, evidence-based, and centered on you as a whole person—not symptoms alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Travis Scott

Travis Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I help my clients understand the change process, and to settle into their strength so they can take back control of their lives, leading to better mood, less anxiety, and greater life satisfaction.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abieyuwa Salami

Abieyuwa Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol use recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ann Flosdorf

Ann Flosdorf

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have been on both sides of the therapy "couch" and know what it is like to share your inner-most fears, secrets, and goals with a therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cynthia Manning

Dr. Cynthia Manning

Therapist

Virtual • Los Lunas, NM


Raised biracial/bicultural, I knew the feeling of wondering how and where I fit in. This led to a lifetime of curiousity of what makes us behave the way that we do and how to create the life we desire. After an initial career in International Consulting, I knew that helping others to embrace life with joy and purpose was my true path. I entered the Gestalt Institute, gained a Masters in Counseling and ultimately a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. I find each individual to be unique and special so the work is always client-centered. Together we can explore your strengths and expand skills to meet any problems you may be facing.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elias Burke

Elias Burke

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I offer a real, unfiltered, and deeply authentic approach to therapy. No clinical jargon or sterile office vibes—just genuine connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yvonne Holguin

Yvonne Holguin

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm understanding, inquisitive and want to help you reach your potential with a honest perspective that is useful to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Abigail Sylvester

Abigail Sylvester

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hoover

Elizabeth Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you feel better using a practical, person-centered approach. I blend trauma-informed, solution-focused, and body-based (somatic) tools to support healing and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox

Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and understanding, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laurie Dewhurst

Laurie Dewhurst

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With over 13 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist, I have seen firsthand that everyone is capable of improving their mental health and their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Letha Olmos

Letha Olmos

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I strive to create a therapeutic space where people feel safe to show up exactly as they are, without fear of judgement or pressure to be different than they are in the moment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marylouise Kuti

Marylouise Kuti

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My core values as a therapist center in the belief that you are worthy of therapy that is inclusive, affirming, sex-positive, and grounded in respect for who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Ranson

Stephanie Ranson

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel genuinely heard, understood, accepted, and valued.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Through compassion, empathy, and a touch of humor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where growth feels natural and rewarding.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I provide both therapy and psychiatric medication management, allowing your care to be more coordinated, personalized, and convenient.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Number of therapists serving Albuquerque, NM
There are over 191 therapists in Albuquerque, NM accepting new patients.
191+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%PTSD
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 79%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • 59%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 98%Online only
  • 2%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 27%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 14%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 an LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Albuquerque

Searching for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Albuquerque starts with finding identity-affirming care. Look for a therapist who clearly names experience with LGBTQIA+ people, gender identity, sexual identity, relationship concerns, family dynamics, anxiety, or depression. Provider bios may also mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or trauma-informed care. These details can help you find a therapist whose training and listed specialties match what you want support with.

Albuquerque has a meaningful network of mental health professionals, but affirming therapists may still be harder to find in some neighborhoods or schedules. Virtual appointments can expand your options across New Mexico while in-person care may be a better fit if you prefer meeting at a local office. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and how directly each bio discusses LGBTQIA+ populations. A clear profile can show how a therapist communicates, who they work with, and what kind of care they provide.

Therapy in Albuquerque can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated out-of-pocket costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.