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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Buda, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Buda with 2,650 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care tailored to your unique experiences and identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity journeys, with many offering free consultations and flexible scheduling starting as soon as next day.

Amy Lowell

Amy Lowell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Buda, TX


“I offer a warm, compassionate approach and am very affirming of those who are neurodivergent or in the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Dr. Laura Frame

Dr. Laura Frame

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Buda, TX


“I have served children and families from diverse settings; therefore, I am able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Hamm-Bennett

Renee Hamm-Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Austin, TX


“My approach is curious, kind, and direct. I look at you as a whole person and honor the many roles you hold.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Roger Wisard

Roger Wisard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Buda, TX


“Therapy should not be a place where you are scared and nervous. When in therapy, you should feel comfortable and relaxed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jack Betancourt

Jack Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Austin, TX


“I believe symptoms are often more than something to eliminate—they can be our mind and body's attempt to adapt, protect us, or make sense of difficult experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Seth Houdeshell

Seth Houdeshell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • 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 1 insurance carrier
Mary Behle

Mary Behle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Austin, TX


“Therapy is like unfolding a map of your life. Together, we'll trace where you've been, explore where you are now, and discover the pathways that lead toward where you want to go.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan Rossi

Jordan Rossi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Austin, TX


I have a M.A. in Professional Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology. I've received training in EMDR and mindfulness. Over the last twelve years I’ve worked in the mental health field while in a variety of settings. Including a non-profit agency, university setting, drug & alcohol center, private practice, research lab, and psychiatric hospital. These settings showed how mental health impacts people with various backgrounds and identities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marvin Hughes

Marvin Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Austin, TX


Some of my passions include working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I have additional training on Emotion Focused Therapy allowing me to connect with attachment needs and help heal through establishing a secure attachment in relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lilli Correll

Lilli Correll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


“I will show up fully present, genuinely curious about you, and deeply committed to helping you understand your story — and find your way forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Pamela Poulter

Pamela Poulter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


“I create a safe space for self-reflection and help clients navigate difficult emotions and life stressors through a tailored approach that honors each individual's unique experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Sheridan Aguilar

Sheridan Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


“I work collaboratively with adults, teens, and couples seeking to understand the deeper roots of their struggles—often the hidden emotional truths beneath anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carol Hernandez

Carol Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


I'm Carol Hernandez, a bilingual therapist, mother, and proud Latina woman deeply connected to my culture and community. I grew up between Southern California and the Rio Grande Valley, went to college at UTRGV in South Texas and did my graduate studies at Baylor University. Over the past five years, I've gotten to work in all kinds of settings such as hospitals, inpatient and outpatient programs, and alongside medical teams, which has given me a pretty wide view of how mental health shows up in people's lives. I love working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrant, and neurodivergent communities. I specialize in issues of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma, big life changes, grief, post partum depression, or just feeling overwhelmed and not feeling like themselves. I show up with empathy, warmth, and a bit of directness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelsey Balaban

Kelsey Balaban

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


“I'm convinced that we heal and grow in relationship and think that therapy should be thoughtful, creative, and dynamic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Austin Parsons

Austin Parsons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Austin, TX


“I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Laura Rushing

Laura Rushing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • West Lake Hills, TX


I believe everyone has the capacity to heal. My own therapy helped me to trust in myself and others and I strive to build this trust with you. I am passionate about working with teens (age10+), women and families and look forward to meeting you.

My communication style is warm and direct as I first hear your story and then help you slow down. Together we’ll work to understand your emotions. Joy, anger, sadness and fear are messages to inform your life and how you want to be living. Therapy can help you decipher these feelings and get unstuck.

Before starting my private practice, I worked for several years as a middle and elementary school social worker. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Texas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Texas A&M University. I continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow so that I can provide the best service to you.

I am a mother of two, native Austinite, and coffee aficionado (read addict). I love walking my dogs and speaking Spanish as often as I can.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hur

Jennifer Hur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • West Lake Hills, TX


“My approach is rooted in trust and collaboration. In our initial sessions, we'll work together to establish a safe, supportive environment where you can feel heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Holder

Emma Holder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Round Rock, TX


Hi, Im an LCSW who specializes in DBT, RO- DBT and EMDR. I work with folks struggling to regulate their emotions as well as people wanting to gain better access to their emotions. I work with adolescents and adults and love working with folks who are neurodivergent (ADHD and Autism).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mendy Holliday

Mendy Holliday

Therapist

In-person • 15 mi away • Austin, TX


“Through my holistic therapy approach, we will explore physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samantha Webb

Samantha Webb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Austin, TX


I earned my M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. My path into the counseling field has been shaped by a deep passion for both the healing process and holistic wellness. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various levels of care, including residential and intensive outpatient settings, where I gained invaluable clinical experience and a deeper appreciation for mental health care..

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bill Deggs

Bill Deggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • 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 3 insurance carriers
Dalwinn Kim

Dalwinn Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Austin, TX


“His 18 years of service in the United States Army Reserve further informs his practice and allows him to provide a deep understanding of the challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jasmonae Joyriel

Jasmonae Joyriel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Austin, TX


“I work with clients who struggle to make friends, who want to save a dying relationship, or who need to get their sex life off life support.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kiran Avasthi Ward

Kiran Avasthi Ward

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Austin, TX


I work well with children, adolescents and adults, parents, couples and families. I work with helping people improve their self concept, eliminating negative thoughts that disturb our peace of mind. I help people through transitions in their life, trauma, whether that be changes in school/work, relationships, grief and loss, moves, retirement, recreating themselves etc. I help individuals, couples and families communicate in a way that betters their interpersonal relationships. I work with past grief and traumas that get in the way of healthy life functioning. I help people move toward a balanced and happier overall way of life.

I offer an interpersonal style of therapy and I use many modalities and much experience to help individuals, couples and families work through difficulties they may be facing or helping work toward living a more aware, peaceful life. Check out my website for more information. My clients say that they are put at ease with me immediately and I help them.

I am here to listen with a trained ear and help with a easy warmth that will allow you to be gentler with yourself as you become the you that you dreamed to be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Laura Woelfel

Laura Woelfel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Austin, TX


“My goal is that after our first session together the client will feel listened to, understood, and feel empowered to make changes...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melanie Mahanger

Melanie Mahanger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lockhart, TX


“The backbone of my therapy is family systems theory because our family relationships shaped how we act and feel now.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Marissa Childress

Marissa Childress

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lockhart, TX


“I am passionate about working with clients to build skills to live fully with the confidence to handle any struggles and heal past hurts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hilary Handy

Hilary Handy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lockhart, TX


“My approach is a comprehensive past, present and future style of reflecting on your experience and future goals and aspirations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Brian Stacey

Brian Stacey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Austin, TX


After 15 years in tech marketing, I went to the University of Texas at Arlington to earn my Master's in Social Work. Upon graduation, I worked toward my clinical license at a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. Here, I worked with clients with severe mental health problems to find stability and gain the tools necessary to find success in life after program. This setting allowed me to work across the full spectrum of mental health issues, specifically with mood and personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, psychosis, and other high-acuity issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ben Meyers

Ben Meyers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Austin, TX


“I believe therapy should be a place where you can better understand yourself, not feel like you have to become someone else.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Stanton

Kathleen Stanton

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Austin, TX


“I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Billie Beard

Billie Beard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Austin, TX


“I assist my clients being able to be their authentic self. This includes but not limited to: exploring sexual and gender identity, explore gender expression, medical transition, and religious trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Evans

David Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Austin, TX


Welcome!

My work with clients values the therapeutic relationship, authenticity, and practical solutions.

I specialize in working with adults and older adolescents, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, grief, relationship issues, or low self esteem.

I have experience in group practice, community mental health, and private practice settings, doing psychotherapy with a wide range of clients experiencing diverse clinical concerns.

I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linze Pattison

Linze Pattison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Austin, TX


“I believe validation is the key to healing and we will work together to validate all the parts of you that are hurt, so that you can become balanced, validated and healed.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Garrett Lathan

Garrett Lathan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Austin, TX


“I listen and engage you in ways which punctuate the uniqueness of your personality and what has caused you to seek out help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kelly Signer

Kelly Signer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Austin, TX


Hi! I'm Kelly (she/they). In the past, I've worked at hospices and crisis centers; I'm passionate about creating space to hold the heavy parts of life. My expertise lies in grief counseling, and I work with all different kinds of loss. I currently work in private practice, and I see both individuals and couples. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, queer and trans folx, and neurodivergent clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and existential dread.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Taggersell

Sean Taggersell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Austin, TX


I come from a systems and person-centered background, with a masters degree in Social Work. I am fully credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and use a relational approach to meet my clients where they are at.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Benn

Samantha Benn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Austin, TX


“I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and low self-worth using a relational, culturally responsive approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cindy Noland

Cindy Noland

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Austin, TX


With a collaborative, creative and strengths-focused approach, I provide therapy to individuals and couples, covering issues including resolving troubles, communicating effectively, meeting challenges, or dealing with addiction. I’m a licensed professional counselor, and my integrative and holistic approach is able to help you with a very broad range of topics.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paige Loria

Paige Loria

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Austin, TX


Hi! I’m Paige Loria, M.A., LPC. I completed my bachelors degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health in 2020 from Southern New Hampshire University and my Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling in 2023 from Texas State University. I have experience working in outpatient DBT with both adults and teens treating mood disorders, personality disorders, chronic suicidal ideation and self injury behavior. I worked in a partial hospitalization program helping individuals with Complex PTSD, DID and OSDD, and have also spend some time working with teens and young adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and struggle with Depression, Anxiety, difficulty with family of origin, ADHD, Eating Disorders, racial trauma and the trauma associated with being part of a marginalized group. I utilize aspects of both CBT and DBT in every day practice and am trained in EMDR and ERP for OCD.

I believe that you have all you need inside you to be exactly who you want to be. My job is to help you uncover that strength and ability through listening to you and all your parts, asking questions and accepting you unconditionally for who you are. We will work together to uncover the beliefs about yourself that you have formed over time through life experiences, begin to challenge them, help all parts of you learn to feel safe, and work to form new beliefs and add new ways of coping that benefit you in the here and now to build the life you want for yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Buda, TX

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Buda, TX
There are over 41 therapists in Buda, TX accepting new patients.
41+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 66%Cigna
  • 59%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 54%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 51%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%German
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy

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