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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Edinburg, TX

Affirming mental healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Edinburg. Headway connects you with 2,557 licensed providers who understand your unique experiences and support your wellbeing. Virtual or in-person sessions available with flexible scheduling.

Julie Troegel

Julie Troegel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I excel at identifying people's strengths, as well as illuminating thought patterns and behaviors that might be keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Milton Hernandez

Milton Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is from a philosophical standpoint to help individuals pursue meaningful lives and a balance within themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Britney Monahan

Britney Monahan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have 12+ yrs of experience helping adults who are facing life's challenges, & we can work together...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Guerra

Deborah Guerra

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


It’s so nice to meet you. I believe that taking care of your mental health is an important part of living a balanced and fulfilling life. As a licensed professional counselor, I’ve spent years helping children, teens, and adults work through challenges like depression, anxiety, and everyday stress. My goal is to create a warm and supportive space where you can feel comfortable, understood, and ready to take steps toward feeling better.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janna McKinley

Janna McKinley

Therapist

Virtual • Bartonville, TX


“I approach your mental health concerns with curiosity, compassion and creativity in order to help you begin to learn how to use all these qualities for a healing relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kayte Hughes

Kayte Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My expertise in Performance Psychology was forged in the high-pressure world of elite athletes and top-tier professionals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samina Long

Samina Long

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline DiFiore

Jacqueline DiFiore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a client, you need a safe space where you feel heard and seen so you can make the changes you want to make.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum

Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently accepting patients aged 5 and older. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Cincinnati and has a background in psychology. Dr. Galega-Sabum specializes in Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Dependency, Grief, Eating Disorders, and Survivors of Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse and more. She takes a holistic, evidence-based approach, addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of mental health and substance use concerns. Committed to personalized, patient-centered care, she works closely with individuals to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and lifestyles. Passionate about mental health and addiction recovery, Dr. Galega-Sabum is dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to wellness and healing.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
May Zhou

May Zhou

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston. I specialize in helping adults and older adults navigate workplace stress, family challenges, and emotional wellbeing. My areas of focus include career burnout, work-life balance, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, divorce, caregiving stress, and cross-cultural adjustment.

I believe every person carries an inner strength that can be uncovered and nurtured. In therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share your story, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Hinojosa

Crystal Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • Buda, TX


“In gaining self-awareness, you begin the journey of uncovering patterns and behaviors that may not be serving you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Boyd

Megan Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where clients feel free to express themselves openly.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dyna Benson

Dyna Benson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Patients can expect a warm and caring environment when visiting Dyna. Her genuine concern for their well-being and commitment to their success in both health and overall quality of life creates a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Valencia

Rachel Valencia

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I draw from attachment theory, EMDR, and parts work to help you explore your inner experience, process painful memories, and build healthier emotional patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chardial Samuel

Chardial Samuel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I thrive on creating strong, positive therapeutic relationships where people feel safe, heard, understood, as well as, empowered to embrace a brighter future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katina Walker

Katina Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My practice centers on helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of infertility, postpartum, perinatal mental health, anxiety, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthonia Duru

Anthonia Duru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Grand Prairie, TX


“My role is to walk alongside you, not just as your provider, but as a partner in your journey toward feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janet Dowell

Janet Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I utilize a client centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused and psychodynamic techniques while also incorporating creativity including art, writing, and play to express feelings that are not always easy to...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Dr. Carter integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to address the whole person—recognizing that mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Matthew Mobley

Matthew Mobley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I focus on creating a safe, honest space where you can talk openly and feel supported as you work toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ileana E. Rodriguez

Ileana E. Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable exploring your story, learning new tools, and reconnecting with your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Christina Reyes

Christina Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


I’m Christina Reyes, LPC, and I provide a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy. I specialize in:

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • 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
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 3 insurance carriers
Carmen Smith

Carmen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a trauma-informed therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in helping adolescents and adults break through the patterns that keep them feeling stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Esther Heffler

Esther Heffler

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“By modeling authenticity, I help clients build the courage to practice vulnerability — unlocking connection, resilience, and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Kennedy

Dr. Amanda Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am open-minded, holistic, and solution-oriented. My hope is that patients leave their appointment feeling like their concerns have been heard and addressed...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Simran Shallwani

Simran Shallwani

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Whitney Mathison

Dr. Whitney Mathison

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is supportive and challenging. I create a safe space for healing while encouraging meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Hawkins

Laura Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe a little warmth and even a bit of humor can go a long way when navigating the mind and messier parts of being human.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teeny Das

Teeny Das

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through life’s most challenging transitions. My background spans mental health therapy, crisis intervention, trauma recovery, child welfare, and geriatric care, which allows me to work with clients from a holistic, compassionate, and well-rounded perspective.

I use a strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, meeting each client where they are and honoring their unique experiences. My clinical work integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to set meaningful goals, build coping skills, and create sustainable change.

I have experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also bring a strong background in crisis support and safety planning, ensuring clients feel supported, grounded, and safe throughout the therapeutic process.

Above all, I strive to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to your needs, with a focus on helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jean-Marie Schweizer

Jean-Marie Schweizer

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work from an existential-humanistic perspective, focusing on individuals' meaning-making and recognizing their strive toward self-actualization.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Pieper

Christopher Pieper

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“The objective for my clients during this journey is to create a partnership where they feel safe and free to speak their minds...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is practical, collaborative, and grounded in helping you understand both your thoughts and your nervous system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
America Cardona

America Cardona

Therapist

Virtual • DeSoto, TX


“Therapy with me is a safe space to be yourself, even in the chaos—because that's where growth begins.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Paige Espinosa

Paige Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I want clients to feel that therapy with me is a place where they can be honest, feel respected, and do meaningful work that helps them understand themselves more clearly and move forward with greater confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stacy Tate

Stacy Tate

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“Working with each client from a strengths-based perspective allows both client and therapist to discover the innate tools the client already possesses to help achieve desired outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Christopher DeFranco

Christopher DeFranco

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Christopher has over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life stressors including LGBTQ+ issues, chemical dependency, depression and anxiety. He also has extensive experience working with neurodiversity, eating disorders, and PTSD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Souddress

Brianna Souddress

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockwall, TX


“I promise to meet you with the utmost kindness and compassion as you do the hard work required to grow and heal.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwo Abioye

Dr. Taiwo Abioye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Paso, TX


What truly sets me apart is my calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach. I believe in meeting every individual exactly where they are, creating a safe and affirming space for open, honest communication. Together, we’ll build a collaborative relationship where goals, preferences, and values guide every step of your care. I am committed to providing stigma-free care; including those navigating challenges related to neurodivergence, substance use, trauma, identity or difficult past experiences. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and respected without fear of shame or judgment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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