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LGBT therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health care in Bala Cynwyd? Headway offers a diverse network of 785 licensed providers ready to support your wellbeing with creative, solution-oriented approaches. Book a free consultation today and choose between virtual or in-person therapy sessions with providers available as soon as next day.

Kelsi Fontaine

Kelsi Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I prioritize cultivating an environment of authenticity, warmth, and creativity in the counseling space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mirel Adler

Mirel Adler

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


My Cherry Hill office, near Philadelphia, is accessible, well ventilated and private for in-person sessions. Online therapy from the privacy of your home is also available. Reach a supportive therapist who is one click away and can be accessed in any weather and in any mood. Do you have feelings of guilt, shame, traumatic memories or intrusive thoughts, family conflict, or have a family member you are worried about? With a variety of proven treatments, I partner with you to enable, empower and restore you to a healthy state of mind and good quality of life. You can expect that our interactions will be dynamic, and useful.

I support all lifestyle and relationship choices that are safe, sane and consensual. All family configurations are welcome. I am culturally competent and will support you in seeking to find peace and resolve internal or family conflict between religious beliefs, family attitudes and your identity or lifestyle choices.

You do not have to live with unbearable emotional pain, worry, intrusive memories and/or depression. Relief is just a phone call, text or email away.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tam Cao

Tam Cao

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hello my name is Tam and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing, stability, and personal growth. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

My clinical approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, explore patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical tools for coping and change. I strive to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel comfortable being open and authentic.

I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and complex social stressors. My background in social work allows me to view each person holistically, considering emotional, psychological, social, and environmental factors that impact well-being.

Above all, I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them at their own pace. My goal is to empower clients to build insight, resilience, and confidence as they work toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Angelica Thorne

Angelica Thorne

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I incorporate an integrative therapeutic approach which means I incorporate different therapeutic tools and strategies to fit the need of the client I am working with.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nico Massucci

Nico Massucci

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that our ability to make progress through difficult experiences is heavily influenced by the beliefs we hold.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Young

Melissa Young

Therapist

Virtual • Greensburg, PA


“I am intentional about connecting with clients. I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment which invites vulnerability and safety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Henderson

Brittany Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Brittany is a holistic clinician and owner of Tender Soule Wellness. She is a licensed queer black counselor and dance/movement therapist. Brittany is warm, energetic, inquisitive, and empathetic. Creating sacred spaces for clients to express themselves fully is Brittany's primary focus.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samantha-Jo Deitrick

Samantha-Jo Deitrick

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! I'm Sam, I hope to support you through all stages of life with humility and kindness. I believe all humans deserve respect, and the ability to be supported in their journey of life. I hope to provide a place for those work with to feel safe, affirmed, and to move through each length of their journey in their way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and therapy. I enjoy working with adults, teens, as well as anyone who is open to change, or seeking support in their life. I'm strengths-based and person-centered in my approach.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Noel Hopson

Noel Hopson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Gabrielle Kull

Gabrielle Kull

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Autumn McBride

Autumn McBride

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Dr. Luis Ramirez

Dr. Luis Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I see therapy as a collaborative relationship rather than a place where I simply tell you what to do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Pradipta Majumder

Dr. Pradipta Majumder

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Mechanicsburg, PA


“My focus extends beyond disorders and diagnoses to a genuine interest in understanding you as an individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominick Petitto

Dominick Petitto

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can build resilience, navigate life's challenges, and feel empowered to live authentically.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stuart Lynd

Stuart Lynd

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My therapeutic framework is person-centered, which allows for collaboration with everyone and adapts to your individualized needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Reid

Lauren Reid

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to support you and honor your experience by listening to what you need from a healing space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Allard

Christina Allard

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! My name is Christina Allard. I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years with experience with residential, inpatient and outpatient therapy. I graduated with my Masters of arts in Counseling from Regis University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacie Fanelli

Stacie Fanelli

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take a collaborative, non-hierarchical approach grounded in trauma-informed care and social justice values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chloe Mellinger

Chloe Mellinger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer DiCola

Jennifer DiCola

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I provide a comfortable, casual atmosphere, with empathy, warmth, attention and some humor to support a healthy therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Ntonga

Ashley Ntonga

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Jenna Spitz

Jenna Spitz

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“Emotions live in the body. Our feelings, longings, and hopes... these are all happening on a physical and energetic level.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mackenzie Stocum

Mackenzie Stocum

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I approach each client with curiosity and openness, recognizing that there is no single way to understand a person's experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Zwizanski

Michael Zwizanski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in helping clients navigate major life transitions—such as becoming a parent, getting married or divorced, changing careers, or coping with health challenges and grief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arielle Ray

Arielle Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Elizabeth Klixbull

Elizabeth Klixbull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Slippery Rock, PA


As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, I provide thoughtful, compassionate mental health care using an integrative, whole-person approach. My background in family medicine allows me to understand the connection between physical and mental health and to consider all aspects of a person’s well-being when developing treatment plans.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chelsey Klein

Chelsey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I can offer a safe space to process and internally resolve the heaviness of everyday life with unconditional positive regard as well as tools to manage daily stressors using a bottom up approach that will include coping skills and trauma processing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannon Ashe

Shannon Ashe

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than a decade of experience helping people navigate substance use and mental health issues. I have worked with people who use drugs and their family members in numerous settings and have experience conducting individual and group therapy. I obtained my master's degree from Temple University and am passionate about supporting those with substance use challenges and their loved ones.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Motto

Samantha Motto

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I'm a therapist who specializes in trauma. I'm familiar with symptoms of anxiety and depression both in clinical practice and from my own lived experience. I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who specializes in PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, and empowering women. I want to give my clients the vocabulary to put their feelings to words and heal old wounds. I like to focus on problem-solving and teaching coping skills to address the daily discomfort you feel. I graduated with honors from a Master's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and have 5 years of clinical experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Devan Gardner

Devan Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Aaron Hart

Aaron Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Jill Schlossberg

Jill Schlossberg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Mark Wolfe

Mark Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Nicole Croslin

Nicole Croslin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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
Lula Thomas

Lula Thomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stroudsburg, PA


“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
Donovan Richardson

Donovan Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


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
Diamond Arthur

Diamond Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“For more than a decade, I've walked alongside New Jersey and greater Philadelphia residents through some of life's most challenging chapters: addiction, trauma, family conflict, life changes, and relationship stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lakendra Johnson

Lakendra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in maternal mental health and support individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, or pregnancy loss — experiences that can feel overwhelming, isolating, or unexpected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alecia Denillo

Alecia Denillo

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


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
Dr. Lya Redmond

Dr. Lya Redmond

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I would like to help individuals understand the benefits of treating the whole person (i.e., mind and body).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Bala Cynwyd, PA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Bala Cynwyd, PA
There are over 26 therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA accepting new patients.
26+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Relationship issues
  • 96%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
  • 77%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Turkish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 19%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 19%Family therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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