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LGBT therapists in Austin, TX
Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Austin, TX
Austin's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare. Headway offers flexible sessions across neighborhoods like Downtown, South Congress, and East Austin, with 2,744 providers ready to support your wellness journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University.
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.
For clients seeking trauma-focused care, I am Master Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a research-backed approach that can help resolve distressing memories in a more efficient and effective way.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.
Taking the step to seek support isn’t easy, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and retired Army veteran who believes caring for your mental health is essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves. I work with teens and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or major life transitions, and I strive to meet you with respect, compassion, and understanding.
Maybe your brain will not slow down long enough to finish what you started. Maybe the worry arrives before you are even out of bed. Maybe something happened years ago that you have never really put down. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors carrying ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I have spent over six years doing it across private practice, schools, and clinics. I work with people of all ages and abilities, in English or Spanish. It would be my honor to be a part of your journey.
I am a former educator who specializes in anxiety/depression. I have worked with various populations and enjoy supporting clients from different backgrounds working through stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and behavior regulation. I take a holistic, personalized approach and enjoy using technology and behavioral insights to support lasting growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston. I specialize in helping adults and older adults navigate workplace stress, family challenges, and emotional wellbeing. My areas of focus include career burnout, work-life balance, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, divorce, caregiving stress, and cross-cultural adjustment.
I believe every person carries an inner strength that can be uncovered and nurtured. In therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share your story, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Austin, TX
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 66%Cigna
- 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 45%Oxford
- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 2%German
- 2%Romanian
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 66%Woman
- 34%Man
- 52%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 9%Psychologist
- 2%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 98%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 18%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 a LGBTQIA Therapist in Austin
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Austin starts with looking for identity-affirming care. The right therapist should have experience supporting LGBTQIA+ people and concerns such as identity exploration, coming out, family or relationship stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. As you compare options, look for therapists who mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or LGBTQIA+-affirming counseling in their profiles. These details can help you find support that matches your needs beyond basic clinical training.
Austin has many therapists across areas like Downtown, East Austin, South Congress, and North Austin, but more options can make it harder to narrow your search. Virtual appointments can also expand access to LGBTQIA+ therapy in Austin, especially if you want a therapist with specific experience in inclusive counseling, LGBTQIA+ couples counseling, or gender-affirming support. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for details about their approach, availability, identity-affirming experience, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Therapy in Austin can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find Austin therapists who are accepting new patients and match your preferences. You can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific plan, see estimated costs upfront, review therapist bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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