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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 2,575 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.

Leeiner Munoz

Leeiner Munoz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My work is that of an exploratory partnership providing safety for self-expression, and facilitating the possibility to be in contact with the fullness of your experience so you can integrate and connect with all aspects of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Geoffrey Agwata

Geoffrey Agwata

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mansfield, TX


“As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Geoffrey works in the healthcare sector, interacting directly with patients to ensure that they receive quality care and have access to the services needed to maintain optimal health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Guillory

Jessica Guillory

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“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
Lauren Alvarez

Lauren Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kingwood, TX


“As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work not only with the client but with the whole family system.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lenice Villanueva

Lenice Villanueva

Therapist

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kelli Jeray

Kelli Jeray

Therapist

Virtual • Rockwall, TX


“I believe that a therapeutic relationship can help us feel more purpose, more peace, and more like ourselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victoria Turner

Victoria Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Therapy isn’t what it used to be. It doesn’t have to be stuffy or scary. I want you to feel comfortable, safe, and enjoy the process! This is your journey, your time, and your money, so I want to make sure the experience is tailored to you and your needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kaitlyn Dechant

Dr. Kaitlyn Dechant

Psychologist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“Dr. Dechant recognizes the strength and courage it takes to engage in mental health treatment and works to develop a strong relationship with her clients to allow for a safe, non-judgmental, and open exploration of their innermost thoughts and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lina Toyos

Lina Toyos

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Daniel Collier

Daniel Collier

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am CBT based with Solution Focused and Gestalt main ones I use.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ashley Ridlehoover

Ashley Ridlehoover

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


I work with clients presenting with a variety of concerns, but work primarily with family history and attachment patterns showing up in the present. Many of my clients come in for current stressors, and find they also need help with developmental trauma.

Clients are welcome to book the first available consultation time on my calendar. I will reach out upon booking to confirm our time, and will offer something sooner if it is available.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruprekha Baruah

Ruprekha Baruah

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“No matter how difficult life's challenges may seem, healing is possible because the capacity to experience an unobstructed, joyful life can be nurtured and grown.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing begins with honest conversations. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Audriana Sarmiento

Audriana Sarmiento

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I aim to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively navigate your unique experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Bodden

Sarah Bodden

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Together we focus on helping you understand the emotional patterns that keep showing up, so you can respond differently instead of getting stuck in the same loop.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alexandria Arata

Alexandria Arata

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, to improve decision-making, to solve problems, and to create paths to the lives they want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Phoebe Rankin, Lcsw-S

Phoebe Rankin, Lcsw-S

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Miller

Katherine Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Round Rock, TX


“My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, whole-person approach, with a strong belief that the therapeutic relationship is a key foundation for meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caitlin Lyons

Caitlin Lyons

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm a Queer, Non-Binary therapist who specializes in interpersonal relationships, working with educators, and the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Laura Sparkman

Laura Sparkman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She uses a combination of therapy orientations tailored to the individual including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy to instill hope...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julia Tucker

Julia Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe your emotional wellbeing is connected to your relationships, your nervous system, your body, and your life circumstances, and I treat it that way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn Nelson

Kaitlyn Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that sexuality is a fundamental part of the human experience, and that it is important for therapists to be able to address these issues in a thoughtful and non-judgmental way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Arnold

Sara Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I always say that the therapy office is "a shelter in the storm," a safe place to be open and to look for solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Svoboda

Amy Svoboda

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Often called kind and "soothing", I inform my clients and facilitate healthier ways to approach difficult tasks.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Biermacher

Matthew Biermacher

Therapist

Virtual • Frisco, TX


“When we empower ourselves to make choices and changes for our own happiness, we can begin to live the Life we want...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Gleisner

Karen Gleisner

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that true progress begins when individuals are supported in recognizing their strengths, confronting their challenges, and embracing their potential for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bill Deggs

Bill Deggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bee Cave, TX


“I spent several years on a journey to improve my own mental health recovering from panic disorder and general anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rona Smith

Rona Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a duel -licensed mental health professional practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake in 2004. I have worked as a school counselor and for the past 16 years as a therapist in private practice. I provide a compassionate, inclusive space for teens, young adults and adults navigating life's complexities. Whether you are dealing with a demanding career, exploring your identity, or healing from painful life events, I am here to walk alongside you. My practice proudly welcomes and affirms culturally diverse and LGBTQ+ individuals. I specialize in helping clients process and heal from Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Loss and Grief, Relationship Issues, and Self-Esteem and Self-Image issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katharine Jamison

Katharine Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My counseling style is empowering and grounded in humor, with a focus on helping you improve your weekly schedule.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney McDaniel

Sydney McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that every individual possesses the capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery when provided with a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vivia Brown

Vivia Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shenandoah, TX


“I believe therapy should fit you, not the other way around. My approach blends evidence-based practices like DBT, CBT with a client-centered, solution-focused style...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Valerie Lewis

Valerie Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am focused on building a great relationship with clients that is focused on working together towards the goals that the client has set for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Virginia Bloom

Virginia Bloom

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“My approach is very holistic. It is a blend of Eastern wisdom disciplines, success coaching and Western Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Caserea Townsend

Caserea Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My unique life experiences have given me a deep sense of compassion and understanding, which I bring to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Delia Patino

Delia Patino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


PMHNP | Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD | Medication Management | Virtual Texas

Providing virtual psychiatric medication management for adults across Texas with convenient telehealth appointments.

Hi, I’m Delia Patino, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience providing mental health care and more than 15 years of nursing experience. I believe mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, stability, and quality of life.

Seeking support can be a difficult first step, and I strive to provide a compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, and psychotic disorders through personalized medication management and evidence-based treatment approaches.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kris Williams

Kris Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with an MA in counseling and art therapy from Ursuline College. I am also a PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I specialize in working with adult clients in BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities to explore the challenges that can often come with these identities. These challenges include navigating relationships and boundaries, identity questions, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self worth, and managing neurodivergent and chronic health needs. My ideal clients are those who are motivated for change, introspective, and open minded.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gloria Samuel

Gloria Samuel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is rooted in honoring your strengths and acknowledging the difficulties you may face.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lissette Amparan

Lissette Amparan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy is you leading the path and having someone flash some light on things that you may have not noticed or dealt with along your journey...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelica Loeravasquez

Angelica Loeravasquez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief through the use of trauma-informed care, dialectical behavioral therapy, and somatic healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 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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