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LGBT therapists in Forney, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Forney, TX

Headway connects Forney residents exploring gender and sexual identity with warm, creative providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental health. Access therapy and medication management through our platform, with sessions as soon as the next day and average savings of 75% on care.

Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Richland Hills, TX


“I believe therapy is a space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered as you work through life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Camryn Watson

Camryn Watson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, including complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and religious trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kristen Killin

Kristen Killin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“I specialize in working with children and adolescents utilizing child-centered play therapy and a client-centered approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Paulina Guzzardo

Dr. Paulina Guzzardo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“You can expect to be treated with warmth and kindness here, feeling accepted and valued for who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Priya Foster

Priya Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“My approach starts with building a strong, trusting relationship. Therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ricardo Contreras

Ricardo Contreras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“I try to create an environment free of judgment, criticism, and bias to allow you to process whatever is on your mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jesstine Brehms

Jesstine Brehms

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Keene, TX


“I believe healing happens through safety, curiosity, connection, and practical tools that actually fit real life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marivi Acuna

Dr. Marivi Acuna

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“I generally believe that people have an innate desire to survive and my role in the room is to facilitate that process and help address any blocks that may hinder your ability to thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Michael Elliott

Michael Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sulphur Springs, TX


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and begin the process of meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Exon

Candice Exon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges openly.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Daniel Lozoya

Daniel Lozoya

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, respectful, and human. My goal is to create a space where you do not have to perform, minimize your pain, or have everything figured out before asking for support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianne Banks

Adrianne Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am direct and solution focused however I am here to provide you with a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings as well.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abioye Arawole

Abioye Arawole

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Grand Prairie, TX


Finding the right mental health provider can feel like a big step — and I want you to know you're already in the right place.

I'm Abioye, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and psychosis. I see clients ages 6 and up, so whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or a loved one, I'm here for your whole family.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Felicia Segura

Felicia Segura

Therapist

Virtual • San Marcos, TX


“I view therapy as a tool for self-exploration in an attempt to improve your overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Behle

Mary Behle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Lauren Brooks

Lauren Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in the power of relationships and have a passion for cultivating a therapeutic alliance that creates safety and connectedness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ananya Sabharwal

Ananya Sabharwal

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity... build new ways of relating to yourself and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Omorogbe

Ashleigh Omorogbe

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to provide a space where you can process, heal, and leave each session feeling truly seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole Springer

Nicole Springer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles with thoughtful medication management.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jimmy McGuffin

Dr. Jimmy McGuffin

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“My integrative relational style involves clarifying what gives your life meaning & purpose, compassionate curiosity of yourself & your most important relationships, & helping you live a fulfilling, valued life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Lauren

Joanna Lauren

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I try to educate my clients on how the brain and how our nervous system works as much as possible, so that my clients can leave each session feeling empowered to work with their nervous system, and not against it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darrell Benko

Darrell Benko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Paso, TX


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Willow Katz

Willow Katz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe meaningful change happens when we slow down, build awareness, and create space to relate differently to difficult thoughts, emotions, and patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lydia Giordano

Lydia Giordano

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“This will not be "talk therapy," but a treatment that will help you excavate the gems of your strengths within...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Wolf

Michelle Wolf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kingwood, TX


“I'm a warm, curious, kind, and encouraging therapist who believes authentic connection is the foundation for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeanetta Price

Jeanetta Price

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe you are more than what happened to you, and therapy can be a place where you learn to understand your story without allowing your story to control your future.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Farha Khoja

Farha Khoja

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up fully as you are without needing to perform, hide, or have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eryka Garcia

Eryka Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in providing therapeutic services to adults (18+) in individual, group, and couples formats. My foundational background with mental health services comes from my experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings with severe mental disorders and substance use/addiction. I am also fluently bilingual in Spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Vanessa Escobedo Lora

Vanessa Escobedo Lora

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Additionally, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them reclaim their sense of self-worth and rebuild their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Uloma Okundaye

Dr. Uloma Okundaye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


“My goal is not just to treat symptoms but to empower individuals to heal, grow, and thrive in their daily lives—with the tools and support they need to maintain long-term wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 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 18 insurance carriers
Dr. Peter Secola

Dr. Peter Secola

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm psychologist who understands people where they're at and makes therapy a refuge from the storm where clients can rest, heal, and grow as they need to.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jon Anitsakis

Jon Anitsakis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Jon aims to help individuals understand themselves better, break down defense mechanisms, confront reality, and address the core issues behind their struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Fidela Hinojosa

Fidela Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Ms. Fidela provides the encouragement, support, and guidance needed to help clients learn to embrace their uniqueness, overcome social/emotional engagement barriers...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Christine Mbonu

Christine Mbonu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Every individual has a unique story and deserves quality care. I am here to listen to your story and work with you on each step for a quality outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mirza Vasquez

Mirza Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“During our first session together we will focus on creating a safe space to share, understanding expectations, and create a plan on how to better serve your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxanna Alvarez

Roxanna Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Laredo, TX


“As a Recreational Therapist I also utilize physical activities to enhance the experience in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sofie Cardinal

Sofie Cardinal

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I strive to serve as your witness and mirror, assist you to tap into your body's innate wisdom, find reverence for ways you have learned to protect yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Prisca Ughanze

Dr. Prisca Ughanze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I take the time to truly listen, collaborate on care plans, and empower each individual to achieve the best quality of life possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharron Mitchell

Sharron Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I chose to become both a family and psychiatric provider because I wanted to truly understand people, not just their symptoms, but their stories.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Forney, TX
There are over 21 therapists in Forney, TX accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 95%Relationship issues
  • 86%Stress management
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 81%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 5%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 81%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 14%Couples therapy

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