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LGBT therapists in Houston, TX


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Houston, TX
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Houston with 2,526 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within days.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Deanna Ramirez
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away
17904 West Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita, TXLGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Providence Health Plan insurance
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Houston, TX



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues

- 100%Aetna
- 89%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 80%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 75%Ascension

- 95%English
- 16%Spanish
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Urdu
- 2%Cantonese

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 83%Woman
- 17%Man

- 63%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

- 100%Individual therapy
- 44%Couples therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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 Houston
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Houston starts with looking for identity-affirming care. An affirming therapist may have experience with LGBTQIA+ identity, gender identity, family or relationship stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Some therapists list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or work with LGBTQIA+ couples in their profiles. Reviewing those details can help you find someone whose training and listed focus areas match the care you want.
Houston has a large mental health community, which means there may be many options across neighborhoods like Montrose, Midtown, the Heights, and the Medical Center. That volume can make it harder to narrow your search. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions near home, work, or school, or virtual appointments that expand access to affirming therapists across Texas. You can also compare appointment availability, therapist background, therapeutic approach, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Therapist bios can show how someone describes their style, the communities they work with, and what you can expect in a first session.
Therapy in Houston can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can filter by insurance, appointment type, availability, and specialty, making it easier to find a therapist who matches your needs, accepts your plan, and is ready to take new patients.
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