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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.

Joellyn Norrie

Joellyn Norrie

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy is aimed at increasing self-awareness, learning coping mechanisms, developing stronger communication skills, managing difficult emotions and situations more effectively, and ultimately empowering clients to experience positive change and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Erin Ridley

Erin Ridley

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have had to learn to use several approaches in therapy. I have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, along with several others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Stuckey

Holly Stuckey

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients come to me seeking a therapist with a friendly, kind, motivational, and non-judgemental approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Bonawitz

Emily Bonawitz

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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 6 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 6 insurance carriers
Keyairrah Jones

Keyairrah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I bring a warm, solution oriented, and direct approach that is trauma-informed and tailored to your unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cynthia Mullen

Cynthia Mullen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I base all of my clients' treatment on their particular needs and direct my therapy approach based on that!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Megan Matusky

Megan Matusky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ardmore, PA


“I take a validating and supportive approach with all my clients — and also love to challenge them to make change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Pamela Kimmel

Pamela Kimmel

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’ve dedicated much of my life to the mind body connection, holistic wellness and creating balance. I am fascinated by how small changes can make such a big impact on someone’s life. I work with individual clients.

Specialty 1: ADHD

  • Burnout
  • Sensitivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyper focused
  • Time blindness
  • Poor sleep habits

Specialty 2: ASD

  • Burnout
  • Social norms
  • Feeling different
  • Relationships with others
  • Advocacy or accommodations at work

Specialty 3: Anxiety

  • Difficulty regulating or keeping a schedule
  • Overwhelmed
  • Fear of judgement
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Larissa Torcomian

Larissa Torcomian

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is genuine and warm, and I bring empathy, compassion, and understanding in my sessions to build strong therapeutic relationships...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Poplinski

Sarah Poplinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Deep down inside of us we have inherent wisdom it is only a matter of tapping in to that wisdom as a resource for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Afton Vermeer-Obazee

Afton Vermeer-Obazee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Reading, PA


“As a clinical social worker, I look to create a thoughtful and nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their emotions and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danielle Gordon

Danielle Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“It is important to me to be intentional about meeting my patients where they are at, wherever that may be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Susan Agyeman

Susan Agyeman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify problematic thought patterns that impact mood and behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marisa Gonzalez

Marisa Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Reading, PA


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll help you understand the patterns shaping your life while giving you practical tools to make meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Christine Fallon

Christine Fallon

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in meeting an individual where they are with no judgement and improve on what he, she, they, or them wants to work towards.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Frank Hoban

Frank Hoban

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


I'm not that stoic, serious therapist you've traditionally seen portrayed in movies. I smile, I laugh, I frown, I may even gasp (insert gasp!).

LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Shya

Michelle Shya

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My background includes work in foster care in Baltimore, a domestic violence shelter, and Hospice care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Nicole MacHenry

Nicole MacHenry

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to meet you where you are and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change in a way that feels authentic and achievable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Lynch-Black

Regina Lynch-Black

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newtown, PA


Hello, I’m Regina, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of nursing experience caring for individuals and families across diverse backgrounds and stages of life. My nursing career has allowed me to support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, including years working in hospice and end-of-life care, emergency medicine, addictions, and mental health. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, holistic approach to psychiatric care.

I specialize in helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, and addiction concerns, including alcohol use, substance use, and gambling. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.

At Grace Psychiatry & Wellness, I believe mental health treatment should be personalized and collaborative. Together, we will explore your concerns, develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and work toward improving your overall wellness and quality of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kianna Morgan

Kianna Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about guiding folx in building a relationship with their internal system while embracing peace and calm.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristle Small

Kristle Small

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I take a culturally responsive, client-centered approach that honors your lived experiences and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bob Pezzano

Bob Pezzano

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I try to be as direct as a person is able to tolerate but through years of practice am able to adjust to wherever a person is to help them get what they need out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vanessa Hari

Vanessa Hari

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients will learn skills to help better manage emotions and moods, tools for getting one's needs met, and improved emotional language.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jonah Rosen

Jonah Rosen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Philadelphia, PA


“These approaches are grounded in the belief that your thoughts and feelings are deeply valid and meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Giselle Sosa

Giselle Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Bangor, PA


“I focus on clients strengths and help them identify and change the limiting beliefs that are preventing them from becoming the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I want to help you to be the best version of yourself. My goal is for you to leave our meetings feeling better than when you arrived; clearer, calmer, and more empowered to achieve YOUR goals!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Elijah Jackson

Elijah Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I want to treat therapy like a holistic grounding space. My practice is compassionate, culturally competent, and encompasses more than just one form of therapeutic support or school of thought.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colynn Ohen

Colynn Ohen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am direct and straightforward in my communication, ensuring clarity about diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Erica Davies

Dr. Erica Davies

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“She prioritizes creating an individualized, empathetic, and genuinely caring environment where clients feel seen, understood, and safe to explore difficult experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tammy Rakoczy

Tammy Rakoczy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


With 20 years of experience, I am a licensed therapist here to support you through life's ups and downs. I provide individual therapy in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, using evidence-based practices attuned to your specific needs. I believe that therapy will help you navigate current challenges -- as well as provide insight and skills that will continue to benefit you in the future, long after our sessions end.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Perk Oettinger

Perk Oettinger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is to focus on overall brain health! We will do this by utilizing many different techniques including mind-body connection, physical and lifestyle health, cognitive training and more!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 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
Terrance Martin

Terrance Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients will come to understand that I treat people with respect and hold a space for them to be who they are with being judgmental...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Liliana Ventura

Liliana Ventura

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Washington, PA


“I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kyle Galer

Kyle Galer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and engaged. I will not simply sit back, nod, and expect you to figure everything out alone.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
John Pelikan

John Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Having lived with mental health issues most of my life, I consider myself to have found a method of living...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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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