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LGBT therapists in Brownsville, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Brownsville, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Brownsville with 2,576 affirming, open-minded mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity journeys, with many offering free consultations and flexible scheduling.

Jennifer Moore

Jennifer Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Brownsville, TX


“I provide a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free environment where you can be open and honest at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Merla

Erika Merla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Brownsville, TX


“I work with my 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
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Kayla Silguero

Kayla Silguero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Harlingen, TX


Hi, I’m Kayla Silguero, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, grief, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I know reaching out can feel overwhelming, so I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lori Verduzco

Lori Verduzco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Harlingen, TX


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe life is definitely a journey filled with emotions that takes us down different paths. During troubled times, these emotions and feelings may be hard to understand. Although the journey for everyone may be different, our experiences stem from similar scenarios.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Salinas

Angela Salinas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edinburg, TX


“My goal is to give you a space where you feel understood as a whole person while helping you regain a sense of control over your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oscar Tagle

Oscar Tagle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McAllen, TX


“I am a compassionate, holistic therapist whose aim is to empower you to live a fulfilling and balanced life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Norma Cabrera

Norma Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McAllen, TX


“I believe each individual has the capacity for growth and positive change, and my role is to help clients uncover their inner strengths and build practical strategies for success.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission, TX


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that requires time, patience, and active engagement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Daniel Cuevas

Daniel Cuevas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southlake, TX


“My commitment is to value & affirm each person. This is in respect to all facets of the individual with consideration and care for their race, religion, class, relationship structure, orientation, and gender expression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patrick Richoux

Patrick Richoux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sugar Land, TX


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and retired nurse with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, social work, and behavioral health. Born in Texas and raised in Brazil and Chile, I’ve spent much of my life moving between cultures. I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and bring that multicultural perspective into my work.

I work with adults navigating anxiety and overthinking, depression, relationship difficulties, narcissism, grief and loss, caregiver stress, aging, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and help who want to create a meaningful life on their own terms and figure out what you want the next chapter of their life to look like.

I have a particular interest in helping people who have spent years being the dependable one—the partner, parent, caregiver, professional, or person everyone else turns to—and are beginning to ask, “What about me?”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Flores

Alyssa Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I've got two master's degrees (in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Experimental Psychology) and a strong background in crisis work...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Evelyn Brewton

Evelyn Brewton

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is eclectic. I pull from many different theories to tailor and customize a treatment plan just for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lazane Walls

Lazane Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chinasa Oriaku

Chinasa Oriaku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that mental health care should be empowering, personalized, and rooted in evidence-based treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Samuel Reyna

Dr. Samuel Reyna

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Carrollton, TX


“He tends to work best with clients who have issues with mood (e.g., depression), anxiety, emotion dysregulation, relationships, career, grief/loss, trauma, gender, sexuality, and personality.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikis Ellis

Nikis Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My job is to listen, be empathetic, non-judgmental, and provide clients with the best care possible.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Janelle Nash White

Janelle Nash White

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I graduated from Texas A&M -Commerce in December of 2014 with a master is counseling. I am trained in family counseling, and untraditional families(LGBTQ and poly) counseling.

LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Justin Alexander

Justin Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and understood—whether you're coming to therapy with a specific concern or just looking for a place to talk and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shannon Tantillo

Shannon Tantillo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work well with individuals trying to get and remain sober with secular or 12 step recovery styles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Lauer

Melissa Lauer

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


With over 20 years as a counselor in an education setting and over 5 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I recently retired from my education profession and now devote all my time to my therapy practice. My goal is to build a genuine connection and be someone you feel comfortable turning to as you move toward the life you want.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Austen

Katherine Austen

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor, with ten years of experience in the counseling field.

My goal is to create a nurturing, space where clients can grow and overcome challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we uncover inner strengths, build tools for everyday stressors, and acquire a sense of agency. Every individual is unique, and I am continuously inspired by what I learn from them as we work toward growth.

Outside the counseling office, I am a mom to three teenage girls. I recharge through creative outlets like painting portraits, writing stories, and experimenting with new recipes. I stay grounded through running, hiking, and yoga.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Aleida Chavez

Aleida Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to therapy, but instead, focus on my client as an individual, and tailor a therapeutic intervention that will best help my client in feeling supported and heard, while working on achieving their therapeutic...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joni Rodriguez

Joni Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I've been doing this work for 18 years not because it's easy, but because I've seen people arrive carrying burdens that felt immovable and leave with a new relationship to those experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Thai Le

Dr. Thai Le

Psychologist

Virtual • Austin, TX


I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. Seeking help can feel like a big step, but it is also a powerful one. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgemental space for discovering strengths and with helping you feel empowered.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Perez

Christina Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I help clients sort through current and past experiences to best honor how they became who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya McKinzey

Tonya McKinzey

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a strong believer in the strength of the human spirit and it's innate resilience to overcome obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Seth Houdeshell

Seth Houdeshell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Austin, TX


“I strive to create an environment that provides warmth and humor in order to provide the comfort required to address life's difficult problems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Stacy Reynolds

Stacy Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, TX


“I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brooke Elliott

Brooke Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I focus on collaborating with adolescents and adults working to cope with the anxiety and stress that come with neurodivergence, family/life transitions, trauma, and shame. My training is grounded in using evidence-based practices that center on balancing the many internal factors that impact our mental health- including ACT, DBT, and CBT, as well as the use of strengths-based interventions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nakeema Patrick

Nakeema Patrick

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, TX


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized, recognizing that each person brings their own experiences, strengths, and goals into the therapeutic space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tahirah Samuels, Lcsw-S

Tahirah Samuels, Lcsw-S

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I understand how complex it can feel to hold everything together on the outside while struggling internally—and how important it is to feel genuinely seen and understood in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Loretta Macias

Loretta Macias

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I believe in a person-centered, eclectic approach when working with clients. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' method.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Mena

Natalie Mena

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a Latina woman, a lifelong learner, and a healer, my mission is to help people uncover their struggles, heal from generational trauma, and step into the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Maupin

Jessica Maupin

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that my clients have the best solutions for themselves and I am merely here to help them find those solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aurora Ramirez Gonzalez

Aurora Ramirez Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should help you understand yourself more deeply without making you feel like you need to become someone else.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Jasso

Stephanie Jasso

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space and a collaborative, direct approach focused on insight, emotional regulation, and practical tools for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Golden De Duke

Amanda Golden De Duke

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work to see you, hear you, and understand you. I will help you feel connected and use a trauma-informed approach to assure you feel safe and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Augusta Umenyi

Augusta Umenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that every individual deserves to be heard, understood, and treated with dignity and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jasmine Groves

Jasmine Groves

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that understanding what to do with our trauma is the key to end needless suffering in order to improve your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brenda Johnston

Brenda Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amarillo, TX


“I have a passion for helping others to make sense of what they have experienced, how it has impacted them and how to move forward from these experiences so that they can achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Brownsville, TX

Number of therapists serving Brownsville, TX
There are over 2,586 therapists in Brownsville, TX accepting new patients.
2,586+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 1%Assamese
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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