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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Salem, OR
Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health support in Salem? Headway offers free consultations with empowering providers available as soon as tomorrow. Our network supports talk therapy and medication management to help you thrive authentically.
I’m John, an LGBTQ+ identified (he/they) psychotherapist practicing through a psychodynamic, relational and attachment-based lens. I've extensive training in trauma work, including EMDR.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I'm deeply committed to creating a therapeutic space that honors your unique identity, values, and lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower individuals to recognize, change dysfunctional thinking, behavior leading to improved emotional regulation, and overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is centered on you—the patient. I take the time to understand your specific needs and goals, creating a personalized treatment plan that fits your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard while finding practical solutions that fit your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is relaxed, engaged, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on creating meaningful and lasting change rather than just managing symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice centers on medication management combined with psychotherapy, addressing both what you are experiencing and how to work through it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, SFT, and trauma-informed care to fit each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating symptoms of PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and family dynamics.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
“I offer a grounded, compassionate, and easygoing space where people feel understood and supported as they make meaningful changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients often describe me as precise and warm, someone who gets to the real thing without making it feel overwhelming.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 17 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing, and I will be honored to walk that journey with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm an empathetic therapist who knows what it's like to feel disconnected or unsure. In my own life, I've faced these moments, and they've shaped my passion for guiding others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My practice is founded on the belief that every person possesses inherent resilience and capacity for growth, even amid significant mental health struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As an ADHDer myself, it's a topic very near to my heart and one I feel is frequently misunderstood, especially the complexity of the disorder.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
NOT ACCEPTING NEW EAP CLIENTS.
With 12 years of mental health experience, I support adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, disordered eating, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and relationship or family-of-origin concerns. I have a special interest in working with Asian American adults and adoptees exploring identity and cultural or family expectations.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work is rooted in deep listening, presence and creating spaces where people feel safe to soften, release and remember who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I treat clients as the unique individuals they are and never take a cookie-cutter approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
If you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, or depression, you’ve found a warm and steady place to start. I’m a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and mindfulness has been a deeply important part of my own life and my work for nearly 30 years. Over the years, I’ve completed intensive meditation training in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United States, experiences that have profoundly shaped how I understand healing, presence, and the connection between mind and body. I’d be honored to bring all of that to you.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe in a strength based approach, where we not only explore the issues that brought you to therapy, but we explore how to expand the things that bring you joy and happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have worked in LGBTQ+ communities for over 10 years and I love supporting people who live outside of the norm.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe the best care starts with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and open communication.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I generally work with adult populations and have over ten years of experience working with the following client concerns: Major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder concerns, stress management,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I provide a space rooted in safety, deep listening, and compassion. Healing is a sacred journey—a process of growing insight, clarity, and wisdom while reclaiming wholeness and transforming pain into purpose. Together, we can explore the paths that lead to a satisfying life filled with peace, joy, and mastery.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a listener and an empath while being and existential realist. There are ways forward and I love assisting people in discovery and mediating wellness to the best of my abilities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I take a holistic approach to your mental health, examining all aspects of your life to create an individualized care plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I take time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and make sure you feel involved in your care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am known for being compassionate, empathetic, and goal-driven, creating a peaceful and safe space for my patients and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a safe, affirming space where authenticity and acceptance are prioritized.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With more than 25 years of experience in women's health and mental health care, Linda understands that emotional wellness is deeply connected to every stage of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward greater emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm trained in EMDR and integrate it with other evidence-based approaches to help you process what is holding you back...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Salem, OR
Number of therapists serving Salem, OR
449+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 90%Trauma
- 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 95%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 88%Cigna
- 49%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Swahili
How they see their clients
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 74%Woman
- 23%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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