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LGBT therapists in Media, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Media, PA

Media residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming mental health support can connect with 751 providers on Headway who bring empowering, solution-oriented care. Sessions available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering complimentary consultations to find the right fit for your needs.

Christopher Messina

Christopher Messina

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy isn't about changing who you are—it's about helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and develop tools to navigate life's ups and downs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Allison Oaks

Allison Oaks

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


“I believe healing happens when clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences at a pace that feels safe.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 5 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 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Michaels

Jessica Michaels

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, affirming, and solution focused. I use person centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Working with me is collaborative, supportive, and action-oriented. I won't just sit back and listen—I'll actively work with you to identify what's keeping you stuck and help you build practical, effective strategies to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Lis Cristina Santamaria Garcia

Lis Cristina Santamaria Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I draw on strength-based strategies to support your growth, transference-focused frameworks to understand your relationship with yourself & others, mindfulness to build resilience and acceptance, systemic to ensure we understand your truth; CBT to...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michele Leader

Michele Leader

Therapist

Virtual • Pottsville, PA


“I'm a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Tiffany Carpenter

Tiffany Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Feeling lost does not mean something is wrong with you; it often means something within you is asking to be heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Victor Franco

Victor Franco

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“He focuses on utilizing the creative process as a means of self-expression and exploring mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Bell

Jessica Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Some people experience fear that holds them back. Others are so weighed down by the complexities of life that it feels like there is not enough energy to do anything. Over time, they shift further and further away from the person that they know they can be, but they feel like they’ve already tried everything and feel stuck. If you can resonate, the bravest thing you can do is reach out. We all have core beliefs that define how we see ourselves and the world. These beliefs have huge implications for our emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns. Some are positive and helpful, and others are fear-based and limiting.


I help people gain awareness of their limiting core beliefs so they can actively reframe them, if necessary, into more beneficial and realistic beliefs. Together, we can explore the internal and external factors that impact not only your beliefs, but the feelings, behaviors, and relationships associated with those beliefs.


I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families, and together, we work to accomplish the changes they desperately want to make. If you are ready for a change, know I will be right by your side as you reclaim joy, face your fears, and begin to feel at peace with yourself again (or maybe even for the first time).

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fiorella Rubina

Fiorella Rubina

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a Peruvian American non-binary trans therapist who believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brandi Ferguson

Brandi Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have been working in Mental Health for over 2 decades and provide a very relaxing and comfortable safe place to help you work with any challenges you are facing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alicia Kistler

Alicia Kistler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“She prioritizes open communication and shared decision-making, ensuring patients feel empowered and actively involved in their treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Renee Ludwig

Renee Ludwig

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a very strong background in addictions counseling and helping clients with recovery from substances and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Morgan Poons

Morgan Poons

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! I have been in the therapy field for over 18 years, working with individuals and families in both outpatient, group, and residential settings. After a few unsatisfying careers and emotional stagnation in relationships, I recognized I needed to do some significant work on myself. I pursued therapy for myself which led me to appreciate the capacity and curiosity to want to help others.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Blanton

Dr. Elizabeth Blanton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in meeting clients where they are in their healing journey—honoring their pace and experiences—as we work together to navigate some of the most vulnerable parts of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robert Wilson

Dr. Robert Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsburgh, PA


I am open to new ideas and problem solving, through listening and exploring options. I welcome in depth conversations and always learn from my clients. Creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect is a primary goal. Setting attainable realistic goals for life. I have experience in business, schools (k-12 and higher education) and the Family Court System

My experiences include extensive training for diverse populations: Community Oriented Police, School Police officers, First Responders and Hospital security.

I have also taught coparenting classes and work with hundreds of couples in creating and implementing parenting plans. I have instructed and supervised counselors in training at both the University level and have been a hands on field instructor.

In the area of leadership, I have been president of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, president od the board of both Circle Group Homes and the William Gladden Foundation. I have served on many community boards and current chair the scholarship committee for The Greater Allegheny Education Foundation.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Osmun

Dr. Roger Osmun

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that therapy should be solution-focused and that clients respond best when they are appropriately challenged so that they can break maladaptive cycles and subsequently make progress toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Weisel

Melissa Weisel

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy should be individualized, offering both space to explore concepts and structure for changing behaviors if desired.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zoe Travers

Zoe Travers

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I provide mindfulness and skills based psychotherapy. For 15+ years I have worked with the mind and the body using both traditional therapy and mindfulness techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn Gawrylewski

Kaitlyn Gawrylewski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I blend somatic and traditional talk therapy techniques grounded in attachment and relational based theory to help clients discover a more integrated mind-body way of moving through life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Peluso

Jessica Peluso

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take an active role in my job as your therapist, providing you with understanding of what is going on as well as tools to make lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennie Reitter

Jennie Reitter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have been providing therapy to youth and adults for over twenty years. I specialize in treating trauma and assiting youth and adults on their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamie Lough

Jamie Lough

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have an eclectic and client-centered approach to therapy. The modalities I pull from most often at ACT, DBT, trauma focused, SFBT, strength based, and psychodynamic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
KayLee Taylor

KayLee Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. I completed most of my licensing hours in Utah, then moved to Pennsylvania where I completed my LCSW in 06/2019.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Geraldine Pena

Geraldine Pena

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about helping guide teens and adults of minority backgrounds to live a more healed, truthful and peaceful life.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shasha Jones

Shasha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Lansdowne, PA


“My therapeutic approach blends neuroscience, behavioral understanding, emotional insight, and real‐world adaptability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Casaundra Adams

Casaundra Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I'm Casaundra Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and PTSD, and I'm especially passionate about supporting people navigating identities, mental health, grief, and the ways previous experiences shape how we move through the world today. I'm telehealth-based, which means I see clients from anywhere in Pennsylvania, no commute required. My style is warm, open minded, and accepting.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jenna Jebitsch

Dr. Jenna Jebitsch

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe YOU are the expert of you- we will work together as you teach me what it is like to experience life through your eyes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonathan Kull

Jonathan Kull

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I like to work collaboratively with clients and create a warm environment using a variety of techniques and approaches to break through barriers and overcome obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that mental health is the foundation of overall wellbeing, and that when you're thriving mentally, every other area of your life begins to improve as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Stiffler

Jamie Stiffler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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 12 insurance carriers
Maria Wojtasik

Maria Wojtasik

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


This is your journey - you’re driving, I’m sitting in the passenger seat to provide some direction when needed. Therapy is whatever you want it to be and I’m here for it! It’s not about my agenda or what I think you should work on. Just showing up for a session in an authentic way is productive. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis as well as interpersonal and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Berger

Rachel Berger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX, CO, and PA, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in ME, as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in OH.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Zoe Roben

Zoe Roben

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Together, we will make room for the full range of feelings—excitement, grief, rage, fear, sadness, and joy—and reconnect with your inner strength and stability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brandais Gary

Brandais Gary

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


HI! My name is Brandais and I am a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience working with individuals. I focus on anxiety, life-changes, women's issues and diverse populations including LGBTQIA populations. My experience is with people across the lifespan. Currently I work with adults from 18-65. I approach my clients with warmth and allowing you to share your experience with non-judgement.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica De Leon

Dr. Jessica De Leon

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal in therapy is to create a space where clients feel heard, seen, and safe, allowing them to build a therapeutic relationship and collaborate on identifying reasons for specific behaviors/beliefs, and work towards healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Media, PA
There are over 23 therapists in Media, PA accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Relationship issues
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Cigna
  • 70%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
  • 70%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Portuguese
  • 4%Spanish
  • 4%Turkish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 30%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 22%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 4%Child or adolescent therapy

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