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LGBT therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, PA

Find affirming mental health support in Pittsburgh with 705 licensed providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists specializing in gender and sexual identity concerns through flexible virtual or in-person sessions covered by insurance.

Savannah Weil

Savannah Weil

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I provide individual psychotherapy with a focus on the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, navigating conflict with friends and family, and difficulty with life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Iwanowski

Victoria Iwanowski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges related to sports performance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Avigad Feldman

Avigad Feldman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care. As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I understand the strong connection between physical and emotional health, and I incorporate both into treatment planning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jenny Kirn

Jenny Kirn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Chad Gurdgiel

Chad Gurdgiel

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use a person-centered, strength-based approach and narrative practices to help you examine and reshape the stories that may be keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phillip Barton

Phillip Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a professional and person who is confident that you can have more confidence and contentment. As a trained psychotherapist clinician with 9.5 years experience, I counsel adults with concerns ranging from depression and anxiety to conflict, religious abuse, and marital and identity issues. My education from Hood College with a includes a specialized focus in grief and bereavement counseling. I welcome clients of ALL cultures, belief systems, races, and backgrounds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karrington Pease

Karrington Pease

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi - I am so glad you are here. I am Karr, a Licensed Professional Counselor and wounded healer with a burning passion to support the healing journey of others. I specialize working with the queer community and those who feel stuck in their survival mode after surviving traumatic experiences. I have training and experiencing navigating trauma, gender affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy.

I am an avid reader and obsessed with all things fantasy. At my core, I am a lifetime learner and dedicated challenger. I enjoy exploring the way systems operate, how they impact us today, and ways we can resist and challenge as a collective. When I am not working with clients, you can find me with my head in my kindle, spending far too many hours playing video games, or in some other hobby I am currently hyper-fixated on only to forget about a month later!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sarah Foster

Sarah Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is relational and person-centered. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachael Cohen

Rachael Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that therapy is a way to process current feelings, as well as gain insight and empowerment through reflection on the past.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Molly Marcus

Molly Marcus

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is both practical and insight-oriented. I integrate tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Beau Young

Beau Young

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I most enjoy working with teens and young adults as they navigate life transitions, manage stress, and help them learn to balance relationships, hobbies, and career.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila Jourdain

Sheila Jourdain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Allentown, PA


“She is known for being down-to-earth, approachable, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their mental health and treatment options.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kierstyn Berube

Kierstyn Berube

Therapist

Virtual • Lansdale, PA


“I love to incorporate the arts to foster creativity in my sessions... I use both art and music therapy techniques to approach counseling in a unique and creative way within my sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carly Foster

Carly Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe empathy, trust, and unconditional positive regard are core strengths that I bring to my therapeutic space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Antonio Caraballo

Antonio Caraballo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients and creating a space where identity and self-expression are respected and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristina Moran

Kristina Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm especially passionate about supporting women, members and parents of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals navigating grief, loss, depression, anxiety, or simply the everyday challenges that life can bring.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Sarah Burrows

Sarah Burrows

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Erie, PA


“As someone who is bi-ethnic and a dual national, I bring a broader, culturally informed perspective to my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Kowalchuk

Kelly Kowalchuk

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“In each session, I embody values of unconditional acceptance, curiosity, nonjudgment, and playfulness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Amanda Weise

Amanda Weise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bethlehem, PA


“I bring authenticity and a sense of humor to the process so that therapy feels human and not clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
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
Kelsey Cuff

Kelsey Cuff

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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 11 insurance carriers
Michele Gudknecht

Michele Gudknecht

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I view therapy as a partnership. We work together to set goals, explore challenges, and celebrate progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Amanda King

Amanda King

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about providing a safe space for trauma survivors, LGBTQ, polyamorous individuals and couples, and alternative lifestyles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nathaniel Stuart

Nathaniel Stuart

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Client who work with me can expect to gain tangible empowerment, genuine insight, improved self-regard, and keys to continued success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Audra Tolbert-Martin

Audra Tolbert-Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Newtown Square, PA


“I provide a warm, caring, curious and compassionate space to explore your life so that you may live more consciously in abundance and choice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carlee Marcinkowski

Carlee Marcinkowski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in working with adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, acute and chronic trauma, life stressors, self-esteem, and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Seidle

Emily Seidle

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use evidence based practices like CBT and DBT, and my approach is warm, open-minded, and empowering.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jack Cottom

Jack Cottom

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is that I provide a non judgmental safe place to process your emotions and help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your desires.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbara Wilhelmy

Barbara Wilhelmy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I focus on a strength-based approach to therapy, seeking to support the strengths of those with whom I am working.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Davis

Laura Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I believe that when individuals invest in their mental health, this is a form of expressing self-love, personal care, and respect for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keith Casey

Keith Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Newtown Square, PA


I am a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters in Social Work. Throughout my 12+ year career I have worked with a variety of people and have really found my skill set to be working with people dealing with OCD, depression, and anxiety. I like to incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into my work.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelby Keyworth

Shelby Keyworth

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I often use a person-centered approach with my clients, which includes active listening and mindfulness techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Christopher Clark

Christopher Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Our approach is Integrative and holistic. We don't just prescribe medication. We prescribe medication in the context of treating the whole self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Ashley Glenn

Ashley Glenn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to provide you with a welcoming and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Healy

Ryan Healy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and ICU nurse who believes therapy should feel real, supportive, and judgment-free.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Pittsburgh starts with looking for identity-affirming care that matches your needs. An affirming therapist may support people exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. As you compare options, look for therapists who list experience with affirmative therapy, WPATH-informed training, gender-diverse clients, or LGBTQIA+ communities in their profiles. The right fit goes beyond clinical training — it also includes feeling respected in how a therapist describes their approach, communication style, and areas of focus.

Pittsburgh has a range of therapists across neighborhoods and nearby communities, but affirming options can vary by location, schedule, and appointment format. Virtual therapy can expand your choices if an office near you has limited availability or if video sessions fit your calendar better than travel to an in-person appointment. When narrowing your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that work for you, provides a free phone consultation, and has background or lived experience that matters to your care. Reading therapist bios can help you see who explicitly mentions LGBTQIA+ care, pride mental health, gender identity, or relationship support before you book.

Therapy in Pittsburgh can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you compare LGBTQIA+ therapists in Pittsburgh who are accepting new clients, review their bios, check appointment availability, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs after entering your insurance details. From there, you can browse therapists, review fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

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