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LGBT therapists in Oklahoma

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Oklahoma

Access inclusive mental health services across Oklahoma through Headway's network of 189 empowering providers. Whether you're seeking talk therapy, medication management, or both, our open-minded clinicians are ready to support your wellness journey. Insurance coverage available with flexible scheduling and free intake calls to get started.

Jennifer Kopecky

Jennifer Kopecky

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction

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

Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Lynda Hua

Lynda Hua

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Marlene Wadley

Marlene Wadley

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I believe every person has a story worth understanding and deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Shantel Green

Shantel Green

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) techniques to help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, empowering you to develop healthier coping mechanisms and more effective strategies for...”

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

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Rebecca Dufek

Rebecca Dufek

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma City, OK


“I use an eclectic therapeutic approach and really want to meet my clients where they are at in their lives...”

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

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Cartessa Smith

Cartessa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Lawton, OK


“I have a strong sense of spirituality that guides my path. This makes me commited to providing a safe, trusting space...”

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

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Leanne Perales

Leanne Perales

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. In therapy, I believe you deserve to feel heard and valued as you work toward your goals. I aim to maintain a safe, collaborative space where you're free to express yourself fully, explore the difficulties you've been carrying, and grow in ways guided by your values and strengths.

I am trained in and provide Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Filial Therapy, and I’m a Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Correna Stewart-Walker

Correna Stewart-Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“My therapy style is very relational. I love using humor to create a very relaxed, chill environment.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Rachel Stewart

Rachel Stewart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

10344 Greenbriar Parkway, Oklahoma City, OK

“My practice tends to be very client-centered and insight-oriented – you drive the focus of therapy, and we continually work toward a greater understanding of what motivates or informs your responses and behavioral patterns.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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

Deborah Tommey

Deborah Tommey

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I start with an optimistic view of all individuals and provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, without judgment, where you can find answers that help you move forward and establish what you want to achieve in talking.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Geoff Gibson

Geoff Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“Our time together will provide greater insight, self-love and acceptance, and actionable steps to improve your life.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Guerra

Jennifer Guerra

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“Clients often describe her as intuitive, steady, and deeply committed to their well-being—someone who meets people where they are, and walks with them toward where they want to be.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Justin Gibbons

Justin Gibbons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

600 North Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK

“I have geared my practical focus on health and wellness with an emphasis on personal growth and development.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Mary Sabin

Mary Sabin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2915 North Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK

“I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and practical approach. I use evidence-based practices, but our work won't be one-size-fits-all.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Mitchell DeShazer

Mitchell DeShazer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

23 East 9th Street, Shawnee, OK

“I provide collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply integrative care tailored to your unique needs.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Brandi Stiff

Dr. Brandi Stiff

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

2133 North Kelly Avenue, Edmond, OK

“I believe effective treatment begins with listening—not simply identifying symptoms, but understanding the whole person, their experiences, challenges, strengths, and goals.”

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

Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Adrian Pappan

Adrian Pappan

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“My main focus in therapy is for you to feel heard. I aim to meet you where you are in each session and provide a safe space for exploration and healing.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Jaq Zuidema

Jaq Zuidema

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Attachment-based, and Existential-Humanistic Theory.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Weekes

Erin Weekes

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“You will feel heard. I will explain things in a way that you can understand them and I will validate your strengths.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Donna Daniels

Donna Daniels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1390 South Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City, OK

“Discovering the root of a problem can assist an individual in discovering their true selves and abilities to live a happy, complete life.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Janis Powell

Janis Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“My approach is collaborative. We will work together to increase insight, change beliefs you have about yourself, others, & the world to produce positive, lasting change.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,

James Simmons

James Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • Tulsa, OK


“James has a passion for people and a desire to help them find hope and healing in all areas of the client's life.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Catherine McMahon

Catherine McMahon

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I recognize that each individual brings a unique story to therapy, and I tailor my methods to meet your specific needs...”

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

Humorous, Participatory, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Meister

Michael Meister

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“My approach is straightforward and real. I'm not the kind of therapist who just sits quietly and nods.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Lindsay Arcuri

Lindsay Arcuri

Therapist

Virtual • Tulsa, OK


ACCEPTING WAITLIST CLIENTS ONLY: From the outside, you are high-achieving, capable, and completely on top of things. But on the inside, constant mental tracking, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, forgetfulness, and rumination have left you completely burned out. Standard time-management advice and anxiety tips don't work for a neurodivergent brain (ADHD, OCD, Autism) or deep chronic stress. Your brain being wired differently or being at a breaking point means your path out of burnout has to look different. I help hard-working professionals, young adults, and older teens unmask their authentic selves and overcome severe burnout or executive functioning challenges.

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

Challenging, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Barnett

Taylor Barnett

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I believe that the relationship we build in therapy is the foundation for you to begin the powerful work of finding meaning in life.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ella Robertson

Ella Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • Tulsa, OK


“Together the client and I work to identify thoughts and beliefs that may impact feelings, as well as deepen their understanding of choices they make and patterns in their life.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Ashlee Day

Ashlee Day

Therapist

In-person

13909 Technology Drive, Oklahoma City, OK

“It is important to view self-exploration & personal development as a process to increase understanding, awareness, & insight because I believe through this journey; there will be improvement in one's quality of life.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Aetna, Cigna,

Angela Marlin

Angela Marlin

Therapist

Virtual • Oklahoma


“I believe in building an authentic, trusting relationship with each of my clients, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Oklahoma

Number of therapists serving Oklahoma
There are over 186 therapists in Oklahoma accepting new patients.
186+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Trauma
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Ascension Health Plan
  • 56%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Vietnamese
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 1%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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