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LGBT therapists in Garland, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Garland, TX

Finding LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy in Garland doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of warm, open-minded providers offers talk therapy and medication management tailored to your unique needs. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0, plus free consultations available.

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
Dr. Judith Marie Watiti

Dr. Judith Marie Watiti

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I develop goal-directed treatment plans to augment intrinsic growth, behavior modification, & resolute commitment to recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brittany Hatcher

Brittany Hatcher

Therapist

Virtual • Round Rock, TX


“I'm supportive, relaxed, and take a straight forward approach to therapy and my sessions incorporate talk therapy with goal setting and concepts from the expressive arts, interpersonal neurobiology, and cognitive behavioral techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Biermacher

Matthew Biermacher

Therapist

Virtual • Frisco, TX


“When we empower ourselves to make choices and changes for our own happiness, we can begin to live the Life we want...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Trof

Emily Trof

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been a therapist for almost 10 years and I love my job! I have extensive training in both DBT and RO-DBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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
John Yowell

John Yowell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach incorporates existential therapy, DBT, and traditional psychotherapy to provide you with extensive support on your path to healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Roby

Jennifer Roby

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Jennifer's therapy style is warm and interactive, fostering collaboration with clients to help them reach their treatment goals in a safe and accepting environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gene Gibbs

Gene Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Everyone is special, and sometimes we need to be reminded of our unique gifts, perspectives and abilities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandi Mizell

Brandi Mizell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly process your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences without feeling rushed or criticized. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I approach each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their unique story and lived experience.

My style is warm, relational, and conversational while still grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand emotional patterns, increase self-awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools they can use outside of sessions. I value creating a therapeutic relationship that feels authentic and empowering, where clients can feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and moving at a pace that feels manageable for them.

I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that may leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on creating meaningful and sustainable change while also making space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Parker

Adam Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Healing from trauma isn't linear, and I don't treat it like it is. I start where you are, not where a textbook says you should be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary LaBelle Abu Safi

Mary LaBelle Abu Safi

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My true passion lies in neuropsychology and the brain: helping people see how thoughts shape emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hope Shelton

Hope Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping adults, women, veterans, BIPOC, and military families navigate the emotional weight of anxiety, trauma, and burnout. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply collaborative — I believe therapy should feel like a safe conversation with someone who truly gets it.

I use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT); Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-ACT); and Relationship and Family Therapies (Family Systems Therapy). My desire is to help clients begin to heal at the root, not just manage symptoms. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and gently shift the beliefs that no longer serve you. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally free — not just in therapy, but in your everyday life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Todd Puckett

Todd Puckett

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Life is scary enough, therapy shouldn't be. I work to create a very warm therapeutic relationship with all my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christopher Lewis

Christopher Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I’m Christopher Lewis, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling & development and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. My background includes crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, as well as supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions.

I understand that people can appear strong and capable while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what to do next. My goal is to provide a space where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing, better understand yourself, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Khiara Mills

Khiara Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, authentic, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasey Williams

Kasey Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Austin, Texas. I earned my Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and work with teens, adults, and couples. I primarily work with clients ages 14 and older, with much of my current caseload consisting of adults of all ages.

I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, as well as folks navigating trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity and belonging. I love working with clients who come to therapy with curiosity, openness, and a desire to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Sometimes that looks like feeling ready to dive in, and sometimes it looks like showing up with uncertainty, skepticism, or hesitation. All of it is welcome. My hope is to help you connect with the curious and compassionate parts of yourself so that together we can approach every part of your experience with kindness, understanding, and care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
K.C. Georgulas

K.C. Georgulas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing is always possible, and that you already have the capacity for change within you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lissette Amparan

Lissette Amparan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy is you leading the path and having someone flash some light on things that you may have not noticed or dealt with along your journey...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilian Bamgbose

Lilian Bamgbose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized because I believe effective treatment begins with understanding you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Grace Wood

Grace Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use a combination of existential therapy, mindfulness, parts-work, and attachment theory to help my clients understand themselves more deeply and make changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Garner

Tanya Garner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amarillo, TX


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in educational settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lita Hickey

Lita Hickey

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I provide a warm, relaxed environment that fosters comfort and the development of a trusting client-therapist relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeannine Gambles

Jeannine Gambles

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Primarily, I am solution focused, but even with clients that have underlying trauma, I believe that clients begin to create a way of life that they can be happy with.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Paul David Wadler

Paul David Wadler

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


My individual work helps you build on your strengths while you gain a healthier perspective on what you may currently perceive as weaknesses. I want to help you understand and appreciate the unique combination of gifts you have to draw on. My goal is to help you find more meaningful and fulfilling ways to negotiate your life's path. I work with non-traditional individuals using traditional insight-oriented methods. Many of my clients are individuals in non-traditional jobs and/or relationships who want to look deeply into their own experiences.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Letticia Brown-Gambino

Letticia Brown-Gambino

Therapist

Virtual • Garland, TX


“I am a solution-focused therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alyssa Vera

Alyssa Vera

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you can explore what's been weighing on you, heal at your own pace, and build skills that support lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elissa Grannan

Elissa Grannan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we will work together to build practical strategies that work with your brain - not against it!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Silguero

Kayla Silguero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harlingen, TX


Hi, I’m Kayla Silguero, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, grief, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I know reaching out can feel overwhelming, so I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jo Ann Laughrin

Jo Ann Laughrin

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


You might look like you're holding it all together on the outside while feeling exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed on the inside. Maybe you've spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you've stopped checking in with yourself. Or maybe life changed unexpectedly, and you're trying to figure out who you are now.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

I work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, major life transitions, and the stress that comes from simply trying to keep up. My goal isn't to tell you how to live your life. It's to help you understand yourself more deeply, quiet the constant mental noise, and feel more confident in the choices you make.

Clients often tell me they appreciate that I'm easy to talk to, calm, honest, and genuine. Therapy with me is a place where you don't have to have it all figured out. You can show up exactly as you are, and we'll take it one step at a time.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joseph Montellano

Joseph Montellano

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


If you've spent your life providing, surviving, and holding things together for everyone else, therapy can feel like one more thing to manage. I work with men and working people who are tired of feeling anxious, isolated, or stuck, and who want to feel like themselves again. As a bilingual therapist raised in San Antonio, I understand the pressures of low wages, generational trauma, and the expectation to keep pushing no matter what. Whether you're navigating relationships, identity, or stress that never fully turns off, you don't have to figure it out alone. Sessions can be held in Spanish or English. Si prefieres hablar en español, aquí estamos.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Grace Okugbere

Grace Okugbere

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am proud of you for starting to work toward a more fulfilling and happier life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Diane Eunice

Diane Eunice

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am an advocate of emotionally healthy love and my mission is simple: to help people love better, by starting with themselves and understanding that they don't have to choose between healing and happiness, because they deserve both!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Steffanie Grossman

Dr. Steffanie Grossman

Psychologist

Virtual • Fort Worth, TX


“I believe problematic behaviors often began as ways to cope or survive; therapy is a chance to honor what helped you get here while creating new ways to thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sophia Bordon

Sophia Bordon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. In our sessions, we'll move at a pace that feels safe while still focusing on real change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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 11 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 12 insurance carriers
Laura Phillips

Laura Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I have 23 years of experience helping people to improve their lives and relationships with proven cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darian Stephens

Dr. Darian Stephens

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Brownwood, TX


Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to caring for individuals and families across Texas. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2025 and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University in 2018. I have experience in emergency medicine, inpatient psychiatry, crisis services, substance detoxification, trauma, and sexual assault care—backgrounds that shape my compassionate, trauma-informed approach. I enjoy working with children (ages 5+), teens, and adults. I treat a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood and behavioral disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, always with warmth, respect, and clinical expertise.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimberly Donahue

Kimberly Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have direct experience in working with clients with ADHD and Autism. I have experience in working with members of the LGBT community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Garland, TX
There are over 77 therapists in Garland, TX accepting new patients.
77+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 79%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 5%Mandarin
  • 4%Hindi
  • 3%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 75%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 8%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Garland

Searching for LGBTQIA therapists in Garland starts with finding care that is identity-affirming and aligned with your needs. An LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist may support people navigating identity exploration, gender identity, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or stress. As you compare therapists, look for clear signs of relevant training or experience, such as affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or a focus on LGBTQIA+ populations in their listed specialties.

Garland has local therapy options, and nearby Dallas and the broader DFW area may add more choices for in-person care. Virtual therapy can also expand access to LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists, especially when local availability is limited or your schedule makes travel harder. To narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how they describe their approach, communication style, and experience with LGBTQIA+ care before you book.

Therapy in Garland can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept insurance, and offer clear next steps. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, then review bios and schedule directly when you’re ready.

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