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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.

Camille Cano

Camille Cano

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am passionate about empowering people to grow, heal, and prosper in life and am eager to build an unwavering level of rapport with any client I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alice Kelly

Alice Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a certified sex therapist; I draw from a wide variety of approaches with training in the Gottman Method, EMDR, CBT, and others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diane Greene

Diane Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I bring a Trauma Informed, Culturally Competent, eclectic approach to the therapeutic process, utilizing Family Systems, Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as other approaches, to help you share your story in a safe,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dora Gonzalez

Dora Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help transform anxiety and self-doubt into opportunities for growth, becoming more resilient with each challenge.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Katheryn Buckner Kiker

Katheryn Buckner Kiker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beaumont, TX


“I specialize in all things that help us be more human - self-compassion, nervous system regulation (polyvagal theory) and relational therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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 10 insurance carriers
Barbara Smith-Jordan

Barbara Smith-Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Mansfield, TX


“I have an eclectic approach being no one person is the same. I assess each client and work with the client on the treatment that is best for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lina Navar

Lina Navar

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am here to empower you to uncover your answers and facilitate your self-healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 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
Rona Amora

Rona Amora

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My background in private practice, foster care, and family court informs a thoughtful, practical approach to care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Settlemire

Hilary Settlemire

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is make sure that is client centered and working on you to become your best self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Aliyah White

Aliyah White

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


EMDR, Play therapy, trauma informed therapist, specializing in eating disorder treatment and kids

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers
Salvi Alday

Salvi Alday

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“Firmly dedicated to a holistic approach to mental health, focused on the evidence-based pharmacological treatment of Alcohol and Substance abuse disorder.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ed Lucio

Ed Lucio

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu

Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I have been caring for clients for over a decade. I treat various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorder, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nia Geiggar

Nia Geiggar

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I often consider myself to be a "homegirl therapist;" I will cheer you on in all your accomplishments, and give it to you straight when you're ignoring avenues for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Elias

Katherine Elias

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“I will continue to see the light at the end of the tunnel until you see it too and we will work together to get you there.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lillian Wendt

Lillian Wendt

Therapist

Virtual • Grapevine, TX


“I believe everyone deserves to feel joy and live authentically, and I'm here to support you in that journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lali George

Lali George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ranita Jones

Ranita Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm EMDR-trained and use a mix of approaches depending on what works best for you, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other trauma-informed techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Renee Hawkins

Renee Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am adept at short term skill building for crisis situations blended with longer term healing approaches that help you achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laurieanne Abernathy

Laurieanne Abernathy

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe everyone is a person, and every person needs to be cared for, validated, and supported throughout whatever they are facing in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help you find long term solutions and develop skills to navigate challenges on your own, so that you're not dependent on therapy forever.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jane Medema

Jane Medema

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe behavior and emotions usually make more sense when we understand what is happening underneath them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“You deserve a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and in alignment with your true self, no matter how insurmountable your struggle may feel in this moment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers
Ann Arcuri

Ann Arcuri

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I get great satisfaction seeing clients overcome challenges and moving forward with coping skills to deal with past, present and future struggles in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Bill Deggs

Bill Deggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bee Cave, TX


“I spent several years on a journey to improve my own mental health recovering from panic disorder and general anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ivy Lamb

Ivy Lamb

Therapist

Virtual • Schertz, TX


“I believe therapy works best when you can actually be yourself — messy parts, dark humor, big feelings, and all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aly Livingston-Shelburne

Aly Livingston-Shelburne

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Example: "I have always wanted a job where I was of service to others, but I didn't know how to channel that into a career until I took an introduction to psychology course in college. We learned a lot about mental illness, what causes it and different ways to treat it, which inspired me to pursue my degree. I loved the idea of helping others overcome mental illness and helping them achieve their life goals."

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Peter Oni

Peter Oni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Waller, TX


“I believe in providing honest, compassionate, and nonjudgmental care that focuses on the whole person — not just symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Stolle

Kathryn Stolle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Longview, TX


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and board-approved supervisor in Texas. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017 from The University of Texas at Tyler. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the effects of past experiences that continue to show up in the present.

In my work, I focus on creating a space that feels steady, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Many of the people I work with aren’t always sure where to start. They may just know that something feels off or overwhelming. Together, we begin to make sense of those experiences in a way that feels more manageable.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
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

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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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

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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