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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 2,650 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.

Ashlee Peebles

Ashlee Peebles

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My role is to help you recognize those strengths, refine them, and confidently use them to build the life you truly want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelyn Luton

Kelyn Luton

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I have been working in mental health for about 10 years now and I love helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and a number of other issues become the best versions of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Suzette Castilleja

Suzette Castilleja

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I take a person centered approach to helping individuals explore all parts of a person's past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ariel Brown

Ariel Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My focus is to meet my clients where they are. I have an eclectic talk therapy approach with a foundational basis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Justin Litvin

Dr. Justin Litvin

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy is a journey that we take together. There are many paths we can choose from to go in the direction you desire.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shakira Barnes

Shakira Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I’m Shakira, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and romantic partners dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, and the impact of past trauma. I use practical tools mixed with deeper healing approaches to help you feel more at ease and confident in yourself. Therapy with me is about having a safe space where you don’t have to carry it all alone.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Harris

Ashley Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hello! My name is Ashley Harris, and I believe that counseling is for everyone. I have been a counselor for more than five years and I specialize in working this individuals and families who live with disabilities both mental and physical. I obtained my Master's Degree in professional counseling with a specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am so glad that you are here!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ariell Eneix

Ariell Eneix

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in providing holistic therapy, helping clients discover their multiple inner strengths to live a wholly present, healthy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Grace Bybee

Grace Bybee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amarillo, TX


“As a client leaves a session with me, they should have the knowledge and comfort that they are making progress towards a well defined individualized goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Neil Breese

Neil Breese

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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
Johnathan Roach

Johnathan Roach

Therapist

Virtual • Texarkana, TX


“I want you to feel like you've done some work. Made progress. Explored different emotions and be okay with that.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Dowdy

Tiffany Dowdy

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to counseling is interactive, warm, and accepting, utilizing various therapeutic modalities that are tailored to my clients needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Milira Cox

Milira Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“As we evolve and "grow through" life, we all have the capacity for resilience and personal authority to face change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tara Bates

Tara Bates

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe innovation and new ideas can spark a revolution in your life. Change is never easy, and it takes courage to work towards your own happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Butler

Elizabeth Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Texas


Hello, I’m Elizabeth Ashley Butler, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience in the mental health field and five years as a fully licensed therapist. My work is grounded in the belief that a strong and healthy client-therapist relationship is essential to successful outcomes in counseling. I see my role as a facilitator—creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space that fosters honesty, trust, healing, and personal growth.

I currently provide therapy to individuals, families, couples and adolescents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients facing challenges related to trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, obesity, stress, life transitions, communication issues, workplace concerns, LGBTQ+ matters, and various mental health diagnoses.

Clinically, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs. My core modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT), along with other integrative techniques as appropriate.

From both personal and professional experience, I’ve come to understand that connection is foundational, acceptance is transformative, and meaningful change—while often challenging—is possible. Change can lead to healing, emotional strength, and a higher quality of life. It also opens the door to new opportunities and helps us break free from generational cycles that no longer serve us.

It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, self-awareness, and growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynna Garza

Lynna Garza

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing happens through a trusting, collaborative relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nyamah Bee Johnson

Nyamah Bee Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of my clients, and psycho-therapy allows me to have the necessary time to fully understand an individual's biopsychosocial experience, and identify the best modality to address their needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Thomas

Susan Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Many of the people I work with are navigating profound turning points — preparing for adoption, navigating post adoption, moving through family transitions, or facing separations that reshape everything they've known. Others have quietly carried the weight of growing up without a strong family foundation, wondering why trusting others, or even themselves, still feels so hard. Whether you're a parent trying to show up for your child while processing your own pain, an adult learning to ask for what you need, or someone still figuring out who you are and what your purpose is, you've come to the right place.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Isaac De La Torre

Isaac De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I see therapy as a collaborative process where clients can feel safe, encouraged, and empowered to better understand themselves, strengthen their coping, and create meaningful growth in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Fatin Dubaybo

Fatin Dubaybo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am particularly passionate about being inclusive and multiculturally competent; I recognize that our many intersecting identities play a role in how we experience the world...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Candice Caillier

Candice Caillier

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to instill a sense of hope, as well as practical steps, to effectively deal with whatever difficulty you're dealing with in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Hritz

Sophia Hritz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing and growth happen within a safe, trusting relationship, and I work collaboratively with clients to build on their existing strengths, resilience, and insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Evans-Gean

Amy Evans-Gean

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Clients can expect to take away tools focused on increasing emotional safety and building resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kevin Garza

Kevin Garza

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I provide a warm, affirming, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Blackson

Melissa Blackson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and able to show up as you are without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ricardo Aleman

Ricardo Aleman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and affirmed—and it's incredibly courageous to take that first step toward support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittani Woods

Brittani Woods

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“I often work with high-functioning women and men, mothers, executives, leaders, athletes, and professionals who look put together on the outside but struggle with self-doubt, hidden stress, and emotions that feel out of control.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kira Riley

Kira Riley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe you are the expert of your life experiences, and it is my role to help you redefine your narrative to better suit who you are and who you are becoming.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sofia Lopez

Sofia Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence‐based practices that help clients build insight and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eva Ojeda

Eva Ojeda

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) specializing in adolescents, children, and families, with additional experience supporting adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elizabeth Schlimmer

Dr. Elizabeth Schlimmer

Psychologist

Virtual • Corpus Christi, TX


“My approach is collaborative and strengths‐based, grounded in respect for each person's lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • DeSoto, TX


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rayla Higginbotham

Rayla Higginbotham

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Licensed Private Counselor, MS, MEd., LPC, EMDR Trained

I am a Licensed Private Counselor serving clients in Texas. I believe all experiences in our lives whether good or bad can help a person grow by equipping themselves with knowledge and skills to better understand who they are as a person. All information about a person is important and can be used as a steppingstone toward wholeness and healing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and people with special needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lo-Ruhama Moschetti

Lo-Ruhama Moschetti

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University.

I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.

For clients seeking trauma-focused care, I am Master Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a research-backed approach that can help resolve distressing memories in a more efficient and effective way.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsie Villa

Kelsie Villa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hey there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the mental health field for five years. I have experience specializing in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we focus on building clarity, emotional regulation skills, and practical strategies that support meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Clifford McManus

Dr. Clifford McManus

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Doctor of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in trauma-informed care. I support individuals in building self-determination and addressing maladaptive thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Holly Parks

Holly Parks

Therapist

Virtual • W Lake Hills, TX


“With over 25 years of experience serving youth and families, I specialize in adoption related concerns, parenting support, and trauma-informed, healing-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine La Bruyere

Elaine La Bruyere

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I also understand, first-hand, the benefit of working with a therapist who also has experience living in a world that feels designed for everyone but you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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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