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LGBT therapists in Lubbock, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lubbock, TX

In Lubbock, Headway's 2,725 licensed providers include specialists trained to support LGBTQIA+ mental health with evidence-based therapies and medication management. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating relationships, or addressing mental health concerns, our warm and inquisitive providers create safe spaces for authentic conversations.

Antoinette Rittenhouse

Antoinette Rittenhouse

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe each person carries a toolbox of strengths and resources, even if it's not always clear which tools to use or when.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Lenice Villanueva

Lenice Villanueva

Therapist

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ricardo Saldivar

Ricardo Saldivar

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a former educator who specializes in anxiety/depression. I have worked with various populations and enjoy supporting clients from different backgrounds working through stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and behavior regulation. I take a holistic, personalized approach and enjoy using technology and behavioral insights to support lasting growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latosha Jackson

Latosha Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


Latosha Jackson is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 16 years in mental health care. She has worked in inpatient settings, outpatient clinics, and substance use rehab. That breadth means she has met patients at every stage of recovery and is hard to surprise.

She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Chamberlain College of Nursing. She also holds dual master's degrees, one in Executive Nursing and one in Psychiatric Mental Health. That training shapes how she thinks about diagnosis and care today.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dana Divine

Dana Divine

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm direct and collaborative. I'll ask real questions, offer honest reflections, and help you see the patterns that are keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura DeAngelo

Laura DeAngelo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria McCartney

Victoria McCartney

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use a strengths based approach meaning I validate your experiences and acknowledge that you did your best with what you had at the time, and assist and encourage while you find new healthy skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Melanie Clark

Melanie Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapeutic style aligns with cognitive behavioral therapy and on building strengths and improving self-efficacy through short and long term treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abosede Okuwa

Abosede Okuwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“With over two decades of healthcare experience, I bring a holistic approach to mental health and primary care, ensuring that my patients receive the comprehensive support they need to achieve wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ti-Onna Watson

Ti-Onna Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Clients can expect a collaborative and supportive space where they feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kendra Kendall

Kendra Kendall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lewisville, TX


“I believe therapy is a space where people come to better understand themselves and I consider it a deep honor to help others reconnect with who they are at their core.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alana Rosales

Alana Rosales

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“After leaving active duty, I recognized how challenging it could be to find providers who truly understood my experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cecily Fernandez

Cecily Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style balances empathy with accountability—I meet clients where they are, while helping them move toward where they want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katharine Jamison

Katharine Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My counseling style is empowering and grounded in humor, with a focus on helping you improve your weekly schedule.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Baldelomar

Susan Baldelomar

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Worth, TX


“I approach every client with curiosity, warmth, and deep respect for the complexity of their inner world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Turner

Aaron Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Longview, TX


“I strive to create a solution based environment so that clients see elements of success quickly utilizing Mindfulness based therapies to maintain present centeredness and Cognitive Behavioral as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tina Bollman

Tina Bollman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“The foundation of therapy is an open and honest relationship. I provide a judgment free environment to explore your choices for starting therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Edith Okotie

Edith Okotie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence-based medication management along with supportive guidance to help you make meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Johanna Krauter

Johanna Krauter

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to providing therapy focuses on giving you a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and dedicated space to talk about and work through anything troubling you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 14 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
J. Andrew Sanderson

J. Andrew Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I approach therapy with a multi-faceted and trauma informed perspective. I utilize CBT to help my patients find ways to cope with life's stressors and triggers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Ansley

Katherine Ansley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Addison, TX


“My hope is for clients to feel heard, challenged, and prepared for the next steps in the reality show of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sydney Fowler

Sydney Fowler

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hello! I’m Sydney Fowler, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist based in San Antonio, Texas. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am EMDR-trained and bring a thoughtful, creative lens to evidence-based care.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Anne Jones

Anne Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering the impact on my clients lives of their ancestry, body, family structures, work and finances, and other intersectional realities.

I am trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy by MAPS with over 3 years of practicing Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in a medically supervised clinical setting.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My name is Nicole and I am a Black queer therapist. I specialize working with BIPOC Millennial and Gen Z women who struggle to choose themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Otto Berdiel

Otto Berdiel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) with over 20 years of experience in the clinical field.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
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
Sandy Crisp

Sandy Crisp

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My greatest strength is combining evidence-based therapy with lived experience. I understand the realities of trauma, chronic illness and disability firsthand...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alyssa Flores

Alyssa Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I've got two master's degrees (in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Experimental Psychology) and a strong background in crisis work...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Mercy Ngeusang

Dr. Mercy Ngeusang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fort Worth, TX


“She believes that involving you in your treatment plan is the first step to providing informed consent in all she does, for the best outcomes to be attained.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tarkitha Williams

Tarkitha Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Pearland, TX


“My philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing is possible when we learn to navigate both past and present challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Tidwell

Lisa Tidwell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“In Using a person-centered approach, I hope to empower you to reach your potential and feel confident to handle life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Oluwatoyin Omodaratan

Oluwatoyin Omodaratan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


My name is Oluwatoyin Omodaratan, PMHNP-BC, and I go by Toyin. I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 4 years of experience as a provider and more than 19 years rooted in psychiatric nursing.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. My clinical experience spans a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, psychotic disorders, and other mental health concerns.

I believe in treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and individualized, ensuring that each client feels heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment plan. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, growth, and stability can occur.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chelsea Cheek

Chelsea Cheek

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Having navigated my own mental health challenges, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step and ask for help.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dieula Joseph

Dieula Joseph

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Missouri City, TX


“I strongly believe in each individual's capacity for growth, healing, and achieving meaningful, fulfilling goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Quintin Bailey

Dr. Quintin Bailey

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“The ultimate goal of our work is to help you build a deep, unshakeable sense of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and genuine confidence from the inside out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Jennings

Shannon Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. My approach is to create an authentic and individual relationship with my clients so they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and hopes without judgment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Cory S. Martin

Dr. Cory S. Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Corpus Christi, TX


“I help high-functioning adults who look fine on the outside but feel exhausted, tense, or disconnected on the inside.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lubbock, TX

Number of therapists serving Lubbock, TX
There are over 2,701 therapists in Lubbock, TX accepting new patients.
2,701+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Assamese
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 80%Online only
  • 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 17%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 Lubbock

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Lubbock starts with identity-affirming care. Look for a therapist who clearly states experience with LGBTQIA+ people, affirmative therapy, gender-diverse care, or World Professional Association for Transgender Health training. The right fit may also depend on what you want support with, such as identity exploration, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, or family dynamics. A therapist’s listed specialties, approach, and background can help you see whether their experience matches your needs.

In a mid-size market like Lubbock, local affirming therapists may be more limited than in larger cities, and virtual care can expand your options. You may want an in-person therapist near your home, campus, or workplace, or a virtual appointment that fits your schedule. As you compare therapists, consider appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Read each bio for direct mentions of LGBTQIA+ populations, queer affirming therapy, transgender friendly care, and the therapist’s communication style.

Therapy in Lubbock can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Lubbock who match your preferences, take your insurance, and have current availability. You can review therapist bios, compare virtual and in-person options, and book directly when you’re ready.

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