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LGBT therapists in Allentown, PA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Allentown, PA
Mental health support tailored to LGBTQIA+ individuals is available in Allentown through Headway's warm, open-minded providers. Access therapy and medication management with sessions as soon as tomorrow, and save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage.
“For more than 25 years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adults as they navigate some of life's most challenging and vulnerable moments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Therapy is a powerful space for transformation, and you deserve support that truly meets you where you are!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a trauma therapist and specialize in trauma-informed care, meaning our first priority is always your safety and comfort.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I have done specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with my clients to create safe, affirming space that allows them to explore the most challenging parts of their lives while celebrating and building upon their strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is to provide evidence based models to ensure that people are finding ways to be more healthy in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in a team approach, where we will work together to establish the most effective treatment goals unique to your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have worked with clients who deal with issues related to trauma, substances use, depression, anxiety and codependency.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that healing happens in the context of a safe and trusting relationship, so I focus on creating a space where you feel seen, supported, and free to show up as you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“It is my belief that we all have the internal resources to heal and grow, and I would like to help you uncover that strength within yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is transparent, collaborative, holistic, and eclectic, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a holistic model of treatment that focuses on the mind-body connection and use a person-centered and affirming approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe that individuals are the experts in their own lives, and I work with you towards growth and stability within yours.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
If you've spent a long time handling everything on your own, the idea of opening up in therapy can feel uncomfortable — maybe even a little vulnerable. You might be stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns you can't quite break no matter how hard you try. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just need a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right there.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with such experiences: whether you call it trauma, something else, or nothing at all.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You can expect us to sit down and chat as if we are friends that have met at a coffee shop to catch up.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use a relational psychodynamic, insight-oriented approach, which means that I attentively listen and help draw connections between your childhood experiences and your current patterns and beliefs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
At my core, I am a humanist, existentialist, and a proponent of unconditional self-compassion. I have a strong skill set working with older teens and young adults but love working with all humans in general. Other therapeutic areas of strength would be trauma, personality disorders, gender and sexuality, parenting, relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have developed a passion for working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, helping them navigate challenges while recognizing and building upon their unique strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist so I believe that our interpersonal relationships affect our mental health and processing these dynamics can help us with our daily problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I operate from a Person-Centered Lens, which means the client is the expert in their own life; therefore, I collaborate with you to find the best possible approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style is open-minded, empowering, and warm. Above all, I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported without judgment and empowered to take the next steps toward healing, recovery, and a healthier life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Rather than focusing only on symptoms or diagnoses, I take a holistic approach, helping you understand your thoughts and emotions within the context of your relationships, physical health, culture, community, and past experiences so you can move...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work is rooted in helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered while navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, relationships, burnout, identity, and overall emotional wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi there and welcome. My name is Anita and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and currently providing virtual therapy to individuals residing in Pennsylvania and Florida. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years, and currently specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, traumatic life experience, disordered eating and substance use recovery. I also have significant experience working with diverse cultural populations and the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where patients feel truly heard, understood, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I blend a gentle, compassionate interpersonal style with factual psycho-education, an approach designed to help you effectively regulate your emotions and process the experiences that have shaped you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I will listen carefully to what you are experiencing, ask thoughtful questions, and work with you to build a plan that fits your goals, personality, and life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you recognize exactly what you have to offer the world and, more importantly, to help you learn to celebrate yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I believe meaningful growth happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered to be themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy can offer a space where you don't have to pretend everything is under control and can explore what's really going on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My greatest passion in life is supporting adolescents and young adults navigate the changes that come with "growing up."”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful change often begins through developing a different kind of attention to one's experience—helping us notice habits of thought and feeling that once served a purpose but now limit our freedom, relationships, or sense of...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I understand that no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use a person-centered, strengths-based, holistic approach to therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative journey based on a safe and trusting relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“All good relationships start with building rapport that makes you feel comfortable to share your story and a therapist confident in establishing trust so I can support you and keep your goals in focus.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to offer you a sanctuary—a place where your story is met with radical empathy instead of critique.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma and anxiety therapy for adults which I trained in providing while working in Veteran's Affairs hospitals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Allentown, PA
Number of therapists serving Allentown, PA
795+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
- 73%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Russian
How they see their clients
- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 75%Woman
- 21%Man
- 4%Non-binary
License types
- 49%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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