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LGBT therapists in Newtown, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Newtown, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Newtown with 728 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity concerns, with many offering free consultations and sessions available within two weeks.

Elyse Schein

Elyse Schein

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have had experience working with adolescents; adults; couples; family and groups, on issues such as depression, self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and grief and loss.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Monae Rector

Monae Rector

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m deeply committed to providing nonjudgmental, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. I understand that mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I take the time to listen, learn, and adapt to what works best for you.

I don’t expect perfection — I expect real people, with real experiences, showing up as they are. I bring not only clinical expertise but also lived understanding of how layered and complex healing can be. You’ll never have to shrink or code-switch in my care — your story, identity, and truth are all welcome here.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zechariah Rodriguez

Zechariah Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I learned so much on solution focused therapy styles all backed up by scientific evidence with self compassion and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Aiden Sismondo

Aiden Sismondo

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m Aiden, a Licensed Clinical Social worker that is specialize in trauma informed care and LGBTQIA affirming therapy. My clients would say that I am a warm and down-to-earth therapist that affirms and gives space for you to be yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Fricke

Jessica Fricke

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am Gottman couples level 2 certified, ADHD certified, and part of the queer community. I provide resources, problem solving, support, coping strategies, communication, boundary setting, self-esteem, self-compassion and psychoeducation to assist with your needs. I work with anxiety, family and marital conflict, life transitions, stress, depression etc.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Ballester

James Ballester

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients can expect to walk away from sessions feeling understood, and feeling hopeful about reaching positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toni Ann Fontana

Toni Ann Fontana

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Welcome! My name is Toni Ann Fontana, LCSW. I work with kids, teens, adults, caregivers, and families—anyone trying to make sense of a busy, messy, sometimes overwhelming life. I believe therapy should be collaborative, flexible, and tailored to you, not some cookie-cutter plan.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shirley Pattan

Shirley Pattan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I offer a safe, secure, affirming environment for everyone who seeks to become the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Richards

Chris Richards

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I approach the therapeutic space collaboratively, with a curious ear and with true appreciation for the human experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joanna Bissell

Joanna Bissell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'd describe myself as being a genuine, compassionate and warm therapist who can still be direct and challenge you when necessary.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Varnell

Sophia Varnell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“You are the architect of your life and with humor, creativity, and participation together we can create the key that unlocks the many doors that lead to you discovering your empowered and affirmed Self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katey Thiry

Katey Thiry

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My focus is on thoughtful, evidence-based prescribing while ensuring patients feel heard, informed, and actively involved in their treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Ali Cutler

Dr. Ali Cutler

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“During sessions, I provide space for reflection and self-exploration so you may look at your history, thoughts, fears, pains, and desires in a quest of self-discovery and change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Beach

Brittany Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Altoona, PA


“Healing isn't about returning to who you were; it's about creating a life that feels meaningful, resilient, and authentically yours.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Kassandra Luttmann

Kassandra Luttmann

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


“I believe that everyone is capable in making the changes to be a better version of themselves, and I believe my job is to support you in that and offer guidance to making those changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emily Hallahan

Emily Hallahan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lucas Dangler

Lucas Dangler

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I value lifelong learning, openness to new experiences, curiosity about the self and the world, and working to enhance our capacity for compassion for ourselves and others, individually and collectively.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dese'Rae Stage

Dese'Rae Stage

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I identify as a queer, white, cisgender single parent and live with depression, anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD, and chronic suicidal thoughts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Wofford

Shannon Wofford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tarentum, PA


“My primary goal is to help you find your inner strength (it's in there!) and move forward into a place where you can start truly living your life instead of trying to "just get through it."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christine Bennett

Christine Bennett

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I have a M.S. Mental Health Counseling graduate degree with a specialization in Substance Abuse Disorder, a M.A. Psychology graduate degree and an undergraduate B.A. Psychology degree.

I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, detox and rehab facilities, outpatient PCP and IOP mental health and individual private practice. I have worked with a range of different clients from many different backgrounds and ages (children, preteen, teen, adult and elderly).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yasmin Miranda

Yasmin Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, conversational, and real. No jargon or pressure, just a space where you can talk honestly about what's going on and not feel like you have to filter yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Smigiel

Dr. Stephanie Smigiel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsburgh, PA


I’m Dr. Stephanie Smigiel, PhD, LPC, the founder of Smigiel Counseling, and I’ve worked in the behavioral health field since 2013 supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. My practice is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and trauma across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Kirsch

Andrea Kirsch

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My professional passion is to help adoptees heal from the effects of abandonment trauma, and overcome symptoms often associated with borderline personality disorder.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean O'Dell

Dr. Sean O'Dell

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi there! I'm Dr. Sean. I help people break out of vicious cycles and build a life they love to live.

I work with individuals from birth to age 30, and their families. My specialty is treating ADHD and other complex issues for which help is often hard to find.

In addition to my doctoral training, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Geisinger in pediatric psychology (2014). I am a licensed psychologist in PA and NY.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Krysten Maley

Krysten Maley

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community, wanting to help everyone to be their best authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chris McCown

Chris McCown

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Through an emotion-focused, person-centered, and strengths-based approach, I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges with deeper insight and practical tools.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jon Lauriello

Jon Lauriello

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have extensive experience with Trauma, Autism, ADHD, OCD, and LGBT issues including questioning sexuality and gender.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Twomey

Emma Twomey

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use collaborative, client-centered approaches to help you identify what feels most meaningful and supportive in your healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Victor Franco

Victor Franco

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Victor is a creative arts therapist who focuses on utilizing the creative process as a means of self-expression and exploring mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley-Lauren Smith

Ashley-Lauren Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I focus on more than just the singular problem that you come to me with as there could be other influencing factors that are contributing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Prader

Laura Prader

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a trauma-informed therapist who is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat PTSD symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristine DiLorenzo

Kristine DiLorenzo

Therapist

Virtual • Wernersville, PA


“I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, and the kind of people-pleasing that gets mistaken for being easygoing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Beatriz Ruiz

Beatriz Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have over 10 years of experience of clinical experience, with a primary focus on trauma and its impacts on every aspect of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Winer

Katie Winer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is gentle and direct, and while I have confidence in my knowledge about therapy, I treat every client as an individual and learn from every person who works with me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Genevieve Gellert

Genevieve Gellert

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in sex therapy for adults reclaiming their identity after life, health, relationship, or sexual changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Orsini

Teresa Orsini

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in the healing potential of each of us. I offer warmth, acceptance, non judgement and caring to my clients...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashleigh Ramsey

Ashleigh Ramsey

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your life, and my role is just to help guide you to be your best, most complete self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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