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LGBT therapists in Reading, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Reading, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Reading with 706 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

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
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
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
Kathryn Nevin

Kathryn Nevin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“As a trauma survivor myself, I have great respect for those who wish to embark on the journey of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Amanda Collins

Amanda Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am dedicated to creating a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Shamus

Tamara Shamus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work with individuals who are ready to take control of their mental health and reclaim their sense of well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danielle Giuliano

Danielle Giuliano

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • King of Prussia, PA


“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where patients feel truly heard, understood, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Jamie Landsman

Jamie Landsman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am attuned to differences in communication styles, sensory needs, processing speed & emotional expression, and I adapt my approach to meet each client where they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Kull

Alyssa Kull

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I want you to feel like I'm your teammate helping to guide you and hype you up while you learn how to hype yourself up.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
AnnMarie Gray

AnnMarie Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy starts with real human connection. By creating a nonjudgmental and supportive environment, I help clients feel safe enough to be themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Moletress

John Moletress

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I'm John, a LGBTQ+ identified (he/they) psychotherapist. I practice through a mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, attachment-based, social justice-oriented, and relational lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is collaborative, supportive, and client-centered, and I focus on creating a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shana Bennett

Shana Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Erie, PA


“I allow for client led therapy, where I meet my clients where they are at. I do not try to push them to go beyond their level of comfort, however, I am not judgmental at all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Morgan McGregor

Morgan McGregor

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal for the first session is to build a genuine connection with each client and provide space for them to share what has brought them to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sabrina Hailey

Sabrina Hailey

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“She has worked with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Klixbull

Elizabeth Klixbull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Slippery Rock, PA


“I believe treatment is most effective when it is personalized, practical, and aligned with each client's goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 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
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
Lori Carpenter

Lori Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I've built a practice grounded in creating a truly affirming, safe space — especially for the LGBTQ+ community and survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and complex experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anjalea Noble

Anjalea Noble

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is help you access greater understanding of your authentic self and build the resiliency to create a life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 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
Alyssa O'Keefe

Alyssa O'Keefe

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have had success in treating preteens, teens and adults with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and other mental health issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kurt Oster

Kurt Oster

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have over 16 years of experience in the field, working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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

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