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LGBT therapists in Portland, OR

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Portland, OR

Find LGBTQIA-affirming mental health support in Portland through Headway's extensive network of 409 providers. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with flexible scheduling and average savings of 75% on care when using insurance.

Tuyet Gwardys

Tuyet Gwardys

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I bring over 15 years of rich experience in mental health care, having worked with a diverse patient population in the clinics & hospitals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anya Fisher

Anya Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I focus on a strengths based perspective as my main approach. I also utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Leschber

Stephanie Leschber

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I focus on helping people who feel stuck, not good enough, or anxious shift their lives to make positive changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salem, OR


“He empowers his clients with the tools to be in control, advocate for themselves and make well-informed treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Zena Vevaina

Dr. Zena Vevaina

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is active, collaborative, and insight-oriented — I help you identify the roots of your struggles, develop healthier ways of relating, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that requires time, patience, and active engagement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Courtney Baczko

Courtney Baczko

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I believe that the most important step in finding success in therapy is connecting with someone who understands you and can hear your perspective and respectfully challenge your thought process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Sprague

Barbara Sprague

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“She is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristina Mills-Gregory

Kristina Mills-Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Goals are specific to the individual, and we will set goals together. Each goal will be to work towards the overall goal of feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Fuller

Elizabeth Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My desire to be a mirror for you in that process and guide the best stops along the way for deeper diving and emotional awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Medina

Jennifer Medina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salem, OR


“When you meet with Jennifer, you can expect a warm atmosphere filled with genuine compassion and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sky Asher

Sky Asher

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My aim is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and more fully aligned with the life you wish to live.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yvonne Ekama

Yvonne Ekama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm a Dual-Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over seventeen years of psychiatric nursing experience with focus on medication management and supportive therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shannon Eaton

Shannon Eaton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I create a safe and supportive environment and make referrals when needed. The goal is to get you feeling better SOONER rather than later.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lora Hasse

Lora Hasse

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danuelle Williams

Danuelle Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe in solution-focused therapies that bring families together in healthy ways, integrating the needs of both parents and teens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mickina Biagi

Mickina Biagi

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that firmly believes in personalized and whole-person care. I am a neurodivergent therapist that loves to work with other neurodivergent people. I have been practicing therapy since 2019. I have worked in schools as well as working in a group therapy practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ellen Eberhardt

Ellen Eberhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Happy Valley, OR


“My goal is to create a safe, warm and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your history of symptoms and concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dani Drake

Dani Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Gresham, OR


“My practice is dedicated to creating a safe and affirming space for adults who identify as LGBTQ2S+, trans/non-binary, and/or neurodivergent.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samantha Keiser

Samantha Keiser

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I specialize in working with driven young adults and professionals struggling with chronic anxiety, perfectionism, and self-imposed pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sumaiya Ahmed

Sumaiya Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Pillster

Lauren Pillster

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I strive to create a safe, but relaxed atmosphere so that you are free to explore topics most important you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Siri Simran Khalsa

Siri Simran Khalsa

Therapist

Virtual • Newberg, OR


“In the 30 years of my professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Edwards

Samantha Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm passionate about creating a space where people feel comfortable, understood, and free to be fully themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeffery Sneddon

Jeffery Sneddon

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for clients to explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andrea Vinton

Andrea Vinton

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“If past traumas are affecting your daily life, therapy can be your path to overcoming these challenges and discovering your inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lili Micaela

Lili Micaela

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe people grow and heal through relationship, therefore the therapy relationship itself is essentially important.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erika Roberts

Erika Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe people should be allowed to grow and progress from whatever type of issues they are struggling with while being treating with compassion, respect and care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Gritz

Melissa Gritz

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“With a passion for helping clients achieve authentic growth and wellness, and over 30 years of experience in human services, my approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Adams

Kayla Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in solution focused, trauma-informed care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yvonne LeVar

Yvonne LeVar

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling heard and validated, curious about what is happening within themselves, and with tools and steps to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Adrien Wolmark

Dr. Adrien Wolmark

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Deeply committed to affirming care for LGBTQIA+ communities, Dr. Wolmark believes in the innate human drive to grow and heal, even in the face of adversity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasper Williams

Jasper Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I take a client centered approach as I see my clients as the primary decision maker in our sessions and I'm here to provide support and guidance towards healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ares Minks

Ares Minks

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My mantra is, there is always another perspective. In any situation I encourage empowerment which means looking at the circumstances from different angles and owning what you can so you can change what you can.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Phipps

Rebecca Phipps

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My counseling is highly interactive, educational, and practical. I believe therapy is most effective when we partner together to design a plan to specifically meet your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Wheeler

Sarah Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to create a safe space for you that is free of judgement where you can feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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 Portland, OR

Searching for LGBTQIA therapists in Portland starts with finding care that is clearly affirming of your identity, relationships, and goals. The right therapist may support concerns related to gender identity, coming out, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare options, look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or direct experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. This can help you find a therapist whose background matches what you want to discuss in care.

Portland has many mental health therapists, and the number of choices can make the search harder to narrow. Location may matter if you prefer in-person care near your neighborhood, workplace, or transit route. Virtual appointments can also expand access to LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, especially when you want a therapist with specific experience in therapy for gender identity, bisexual therapy, gay couples therapy, lesbian therapy, or LGBTQIA+ relationship support. Review therapist bios before booking to see how they describe their approach, the populations they work with, their availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Portland can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps you see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. You can search for LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists in Portland, filter by insurance, appointment format, specialty, and availability, then review bios and book directly when you’re ready.

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