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LGBT therapists in Buda, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Buda, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Buda with 2,651 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.

Yuki Burt

Yuki Burt

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and holistic, blending Western psychology with mindfulness and self-compassion practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Francisco Velasquez

Francisco Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


20 Years of experience and 35 years of recovery experience in substance use and trauma work.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Darlene Kelly

Darlene Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am an open-minded listener who gives the client a voice to express themselves during therapy sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Tristan Salinas

John Tristan Salinas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I approach therapy with the client's needs first, recognizing that every individual has unique experiences, challenges, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Sanchez

Dr. Jessica Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Beaumont, TX


My name is Dr. Jessica Sanchez and I am a Spanish-speaking Licensed Professional Counselor and Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science from Lamar University in 2004 and became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in 2008. In 2024, I graduated with a Doctorate of Psychology from the Walden University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Anne Scaggs

Anne Scaggs

Therapist

Virtual • Denton, TX


“I believe my clients are the experts on their lives and work with them to manage whatever brings them to me for assistance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Kettia Duperval

Kettia Duperval

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I speak Haitian Creole!

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage! I am here to support you in that process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults navigating trauma, climate anxiety, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Harwell

Thomas Harwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wichita Falls, TX


“I understand struggle, and have worked through many of my own problems along the way. I understand topics such as anxiety, depression, and addiction from my own personal experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Lopez

Joseph Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Worth, TX


“My specialty is eating disorder and co-occurring disorders My educational background includes a Master's degree in social work from Abilene Christian University...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adeola Adebayo

Adeola Adebayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“With over 15 years in healthcare, I understand the stigma around mental health and strive to create a safe, supportive space for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Quintin Bailey

Dr. Quintin Bailey

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“The ultimate goal of our work is to help you build a deep, unshakeable sense of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and genuine confidence from the inside out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Dahle

Kathleen Dahle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Kathleen prioritizes a collaborative approach with her clients to ensure individualized holistic care that is evidence/recovery-based, compassionate, and goal-oriented.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Carroll

Barbara Carroll

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My focus is always on empowering the client to make the changes that they choose in order to improve their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Claire Baggett

Claire Baggett

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing is not about fixing what feels uncomfortable, but supporting what is already germinating within you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Susan Payne

Susan Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to working with you is to spend some time getting to know you and developing a rapport with you, so you can feel safe and comfortable with me.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Brodnax

Brandy Brodnax

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, supportive, and structured I want therapy to feel safe while also giving you practical tools you can actually use.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tammy Holland

Tammy Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that within us, every client knows what they need to do to better themselves. They just need someone to hear them and help them understand.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christine Anderson Runnells

Christine Anderson Runnells

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is grounded in building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, understood, and supported as we work together toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caitlin Battell

Caitlin Battell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My background as a therapist is rooted in my military background, lived experiences, and my work in the nonprofit field in Texas.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tina Herrera

Tina Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mansfield, TX


“I take a direct yet empowering approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that each client is the expert of their own life and fully capable of meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Scotty Gilmore

Scotty Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My role as a counselor isn't to hand you answers but to walk alongside you as a fellow traveler, helping you reconnect with that inner wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Joanne Franks

Joanne Franks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dallas, TX


“I work with my clients to feel confident in their ability to embrace being the expert of their own lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deniece Russell-McAdory

Deniece Russell-McAdory

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Her approach to care is warm, collaborative, and deeply person-centered. Deniece is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel safe, heard, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Megan Pierce

Megan Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Midlothian, TX


my clients will be cared for and paid attention to

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Micaela Gordon

Micaela Gordon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Richmond, TX


“I take a warm, practical, and solution-focused approach to patient care, with an emphasis on listening to patients and working together to improve their overall health and well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maddie Oines Thomas

Maddie Oines Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • New Braunfels, TX


“I meet you where you are while also helping you move forward, offering practical tools, revisiting important themes, and gently guiding conversations to get to the root of what's going on.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Beijan

Dr. Lisa Beijan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in helping you understand what's happening in your brain and body so we can create meaningful change together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Aguero

Linda Aguero

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I bring 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and my passion is helping people feel truly seen, heard, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ingrid Johnson

Ingrid Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have extensive training on stress and anxiety alleviation techniques. My counseling approach is embedded in person-center therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Brenda (Bren) Berry

Brenda (Bren) Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that one of the main goals is to give clients the tools and skills they need to make positive changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristal Reyna

Dr. Cristal Reyna

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McAllen, TX


“My approach is very much a collaborative one. I work with my clients hand in hand during the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Holly Ortiz

Holly Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should feel like one of the few places where you don't have to have it all together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Sellers

Dr. Jennifer Sellers

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Healing doesn't have to take years. Whether you're experiencing flashbacks, shutdown, moral injury, or just feeling stuck-I offer immersive, results-driven care in a peaceful setting where transformation is the result.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Hagelgantz

Erika Hagelgantz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Cleburne, TX


“I empower clients to develop their inner strength, make positive changes, and to be resilient during difficult times.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Arthena Peavy

Arthena Peavy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“I see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership between the client and therapist to accomplish agreed-upon goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 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
Haley Demaree

Haley Demaree

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I take an empathic, intuitive, and non-judgmental stance in therapy; providing space for my clients to explore themselves and their relationships...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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