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LGBT therapists in York, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in York, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in York, Pennsylvania with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 753 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to keep care affordable. Find a warm, open-minded therapist who gets you.

Barrie Jacobsen

Barrie Jacobsen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is grounded in the belief that aging is not one experience, and there is no single right way to grow older.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Kate Lemire

Kate Lemire

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to meet clients where they're at and support them in an individual way for their specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelsey McSweeney

Kelsey McSweeney

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in trauma, eating disorders, and substance use, and I work from an LGBTQIA+-affirming, sex-positive, and kink-friendly lens — your identity, relationships, and body don't need explaining or defending here.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that there are no "bad parts," only parts of us that are seeking to be understood, healed, and balanced.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Durant

Wendy Durant

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi, I’m Wendy Durant-Nelson, LPC-S, PhD, N.D. New Orleans is home, and for more than 20 years I’ve had the privilege of helping adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My counseling style blends evidence-based care with the warmth, authenticity, and genuine connection that the South is known for; you’ll find a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel truly heard. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship concerns, depression, and women’s issues, using practical, compassionate approaches tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for growth, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. ⚜️💜💚💛

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Rhoades

Amy Rhoades

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana, PA


“You can expect to feel heard, truly listened to, maybe for the first time like somebody actually gets it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Paul Tierney

Dr. Paul Tierney

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My personal and professional experiences with addiction and mental illness have strengthened my commitment to compassionate, practical, nonjudgmental care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Boetger

John Boetger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm an LGBTQIA+-affirming LCSW who specializes in gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgender support, men's mental health, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Drake

Nicole Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that we all, as humans, are a work in progress. We can change our thoughts and feelings and ultimately, that will lead to lasting behavioral changes to truly live a life with meaning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a firm believer that all of us go through tough times in our lives, but also that given the proper therapeutic tools you will meet your mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Johnathan Ertwine

Johnathan Ertwine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Yardley, PA


“Clients working with Johnathan Ertwine can expect a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic environment where they feel heard, understood, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ackeem Carto

Ackeem Carto

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe healing happens through connection, and I strive to help you feel truly seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Samantha Armes

Samantha Armes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cranberry Township, PA


“I am a naturally inquisitive person who is here to build a warm and safe space for clients to be authentically themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Leslie Forsyth

Leslie Forsyth

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am glad you are here! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy over telehealth in Pennsylvania. I have over 18 years of experience providing mental health care to people of all ages. For the last 11 years, I have specialized in serving adult women across multiple levels of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient programming, and partial hospitalization programming, In my years of experience I have seen countless women make profound changes in their lives with the support of other women cheering them on.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diamond Arthur

Diamond Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“For more than a decade, I've walked alongside New Jersey and greater Philadelphia residents through some of life's most challenging chapters: addiction, trauma, family conflict, life changes, and relationship stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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
Mandy Mayock

Mandy Mayock

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use a trauma-informed, client-centered integrative approach to therapy; I draw from psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and collaborative problem-solving strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashlyn Parks

Ashlyn Parks

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am also a certified kink and poly informed clinician, and work as a gender affirming and sex positive professional.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Allentown, PA


“My goal for clients is to be able to walk away with a better understanding of themselves and some steps to get towards the goals they have.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Boyce

Michael Boyce

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Michael is a client-centered, affirming therapist dedicated to providing an inclusive and collaborative space for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nico Massucci

Nico Massucci

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that our ability to make progress through difficult experiences is heavily influenced by the beliefs we hold.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joseph Madonia

Joseph Madonia

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor

Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alana Tipton

Alana Tipton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


My approach to therapy is one of mutual respect and collaboration. I help clients face challenges head on and develop strategies to make life more fulfilling. I believe in the power of a strong, therapeutic relationship and believe it is vital to making progress together. I have extensive experience working with LGBT folks, those who've experienced trauma, and those with depression and anxiety.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Theresa Banmeke

Theresa Banmeke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is collaborative and unhurried, because I believe the best care starts with truly understanding your story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alex Bieger

Alex Bieger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is grounded in trusting relationships based on empathy and understanding, where we create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore feelings and build awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Jean Drumm

Jean Drumm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bryn Mawr, PA


“My approach to therapy is one of compassion and belief that individuals are resilient, and have the potential to be truly content with themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tracey Pauls

Tracey Pauls

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I also have experience partnering with members of the LGBTQ community in their journey to becoming self affirmed and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamitia Wilson-Knight

Jamitia Wilson-Knight

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcey Wilder

Marcey Wilder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bethlehem, PA


“My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Jenna Rodjenski

Jenna Rodjenski

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


I bring empathy, humor, and a down-to-earth style to create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and truly yourself. Therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a script. I value connection and will support you with compassion—while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Dougherty

Aaron Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to you rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Najah Barton

Dr. Najah Barton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. I’ve spent years helping high-responsibility people—veterans, professionals, caregivers—find clarity and steadiness again. My style is warm, direct, and deeply supportive. I believe you already carry the strength you need to heal, and my job is to help you access it with more ease and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Monterrey

Patricia Monterrey

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I strive to work collaboratively with my patients to identify personal strengths and skills that can be used to enhance the ability to cope with stressors, diminish life difficulties, and improve relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Barber

Jennifer Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


While every person's journey is unique, many clients report feeling more hopeful, confident, and emotionally grounded as they begin the therapeutic process. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.

For more than a decade, I've worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress. I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a genuine, trusting relationship. I take the time to get to know you, meet you where you are, and tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals.

Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. They appreciate that I balance listening and validation with practical tools they can begin using in their daily lives. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Moran

Megan Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in working with clients to identify their strengths and identify solutions, I believe my role is to support my clients as they identify their goals and strategies that work best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in York, PA

Number of therapists serving York, PA
There are over 772 therapists in York, PA accepting new patients.
772+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 80%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
  • 79%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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