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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 2,582 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.
“As a neurodivergent clinician, Kristin has both personal and professional experience in how neurodivergence and environmental factors, as well as social factors, impact a person's sense of self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is open-minded and conversational, and I'm not afraid to bring humor into the room when it fits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every client feels seen and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach to mental health is comprehensive, client-centered, and evidence-based, aiming to not only treat symptoms but also promote overall well-being and recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My style is supportive, direct, and nonjudgmental—I'll meet you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from the belief that healing occurs when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered, especially those navigating complex or high-acuity mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am open-minded, non-judgemental, and offer a safe, confidential space where you can start the process to realize your best life!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have a strong commitment to upholding diversity in my work, with an emphasis on social justice and racial justice-alliance building.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have experience working with clients who have a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have experience working with substance abuse sufferers, trauma victims, families or couples struggling with relationships and marriage, and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I strive to serve as your witness and mirror, assist you to tap into your body's innate wisdom, find reverence for ways you have learned to protect yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I enjoy teaching all of the most effective techniques I have learned over the years, so that all of my clients feel like they are leaving with more knowledge and control over their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Seeking help can be the first step to acquire greater understanding and insight into our lives and relationships.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in meeting people where they are, working closely with them to achieve their goals emotionally, and helping them build better and healthier relationships with family and friends.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I'm a calm and empathetic listener, using humor to ease the tension and nervousness a client may feel when sharing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I truly believe that everyone has the potential for growth, healing, and meaningful change, no matter what obstacles they may face.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with serious mental illness, addiction, ADHD, dementia, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorders, bipolar, and depression to name a few.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hey there, my name is Cynthia Leeann Mickel. I am a licensed therapist in TX, OR, AZ, and WA. I graduated with my Master's from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. I have worked with a variety of treatment areas and populations. I have work at: CPS, a psychiatric hospital, Clinical Supervisor at an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, Clinical Director at an out patient program with 4 locations, online therapy working with issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety, to grief, adhd, and many others. I have served most populations including: men, women, children 12+, people with legal troubles, relationship concerns, and more.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work one on one with my clients, tailoring their treatment to their unique experience and their disease process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, authentic, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with adolescents and adults who identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, to grow in self-understanding, self-advocacy, and learn strategies...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is patient-centered with a non-judgmental attitude. Promoting wellness and supporting each unique journey toward better mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you gain greater clarity, reconnect with your strengths, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values, needs, and sense of purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Feeling stuck? Wanting more connections? It's hard to build and maintain relationships. I work with clients to analyze themselves and how they interact with others. You'll build confidence and communication skills that you can apply to all relationships, while lowering anxiety and managing depression.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My evidence-based and highly relational approach to healing assumes that you have the tools inside to be the person you want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I’m Christina Reyes, LPC, and I provide a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy. I specialize in:
- Depression & Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) & Emotional Dysregulation
- Relationship Challenges & Communication Skills
- Trauma & Life Transitions
Feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Struggling with mood swings, emotional regulation, or past trauma? I help teens and adults build coping strategies, emotional clarity, and healthier connections with themselves and others.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and nonjudgmental, where you can talk openly and feel heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, respectful, and human. My goal is to create a space where you do not have to perform, minimize your pain, or have everything figured out before asking for support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help high-functioning adults who look fine on the outside but feel exhausted, tense, or disconnected on the inside.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have a strong background in trauma‐informed care and mental health, and I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the impact of early childhood or relational trauma from many different backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Known for my warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative style, I strive to empower clients to thrive and achieve balance in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hello, I'm Adriana (she/her). I specialize in supporting adults who live at the intersection of culture, family, identity. Many of my clients feel stuck between who they were taught to be and who they’re becoming. If you're carrying guilt, pressure, or self-doubt that doesn’t fully belong to you, let's name those dynamics clearly and without judgement.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe each person carries a toolbox of strengths and resources, even if it's not always clear which tools to use or when.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a safe space for clients to process. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy in my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is trauma-informed, sex-positive, shame-resilient, and inclusive, honoring the full spectrum of identities, orientations, and relationship structures.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“John utilizes an existential-humanistic approach to counseling that is affirming and non-judgmental.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a person-centered approach which means that the primary guide for our work together, will be you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in the inherent worth of all of my clients, and I aim to provide a feeling of safety and security during my sessions while also continuously challenging my clients in reaching their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in treating the whole person and recognize that mental health is intricately linked to physical, emotional, and social factors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Brownsville, TX
Number of therapists serving Brownsville, TX
2,620+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 80%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 13%Spanish
- 1%Assamese
- 1%Hindi
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 81%Online only
- 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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