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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Mcallen, TX

Find affirming mental health support in McAllen with 2,626 licensed providers experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions with empowering, open-minded providers who create safe spaces for your mental health journey.

Kettia Duperval

Kettia Duperval

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I speak Haitian Creole!

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage! I am here to support you in that process.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Beneza Marquez

Dr. Beneza Marquez

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


I help adults who feel stuck in anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief find steadier ground and move forward with more clarity and confidence. With over 20 years of experience, I support adults through life transitions, loss, and emotional pain that can feel hard to carry alone. I’m especially passionate about helping women navigate motherhood, identity shifts, and grief. I offer sessions in English and Spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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 9 insurance carriers

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Allison Quinones

Allison Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • W Lake Hills, TX


“I specialize in treating religious abuse and spiritual trauma, along with generalized anxiety, depression and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Christine Anderson Runnells

Christine Anderson Runnells

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is grounded in building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, understood, and supported as we work together toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brenda (Bren) Berry

Brenda (Bren) Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that one of the main goals is to give clients the tools and skills they need to make positive changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Melissa Medina-Longbine

Melissa Medina-Longbine

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I've been a therapist for 14 years, and in that time I've learned that people need space to be heard. I work with clients navigating relationships, identity, cultural and ethnic experiences, LGBTQ+ concerns, stress, trauma, and the particular weight that women often carry without anyone noticing. My style is warm and direct. I'll laugh with you, and I'll also tell you the truth when it matters. Outside of work, I'm usually on the sidelines at my son's games, hunting down a restaurant I've never tried, or talking someone into an experience that's a little more immersive than they signed up for. A bit of whimsy goes a long way, in therapy and everywhere else.

LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chelby Mendell

Chelby Mendell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My highest priority is to create a safe space that allows you to fully explore your innermost thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Laura Lee

Laura Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Welcome! I have over 11 years of experience successfully assisting clients navigating a variety of challenges. I have been on both sides of the therapeutic process as a client, parent, spouse and provider. I know firsthand the powerful and positive impact therapy can have in our lives.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Jessica Villegas-Porras

Jessica Villegas-Porras

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a strength-based, open-minded therapist, I meet you where you are without judgment, with intention.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a fierce advocate for marginalized populations with a particular clinical focus in LGBTQ+ needs and support causes that promote equity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacob Acosta

Jacob Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


You might feel stuck between who you thought you’d be by now and where life has actually taken you. Maybe you’re navigating a new diagnosis, old patterns that won’t let go, or relationships that feel like the same argument on repeat. As someone in long‐term recovery who once struggled to launch into adulthood, I understand how overwhelming it can be to rebuild your life from the inside out. I work with adults 17+ of all genders, and I have specific experience supporting people living with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and men who are exploring identity, emotions, and connection.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 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 8 insurance carriers
Tori Davis-Henry

Tori Davis-Henry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I help people just like you-sharp, self-sufficient, and deeply insightful-learn how to let their guard down without losing themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristina Robertson

Kristina Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Great to meet you

If you’re struggling with anxiety, overthinking, trauma, or relationship stress, you’re not alone. Many people face these challenges, and support is available to help you feel understood and less isolated.

I work with adults and adolescents who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break. Many of my clients deal with high anxiety, racing thoughts, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries. Still, therapy can help you find hope and a way forward, even if it looks like you have everything together on the outside.

If you’re constantly overanalyzing, feeling on edge, or carrying the weight of past experiences, therapy can help you slow things down and regain control, empowering you to manage your thoughts and feelings more effectively.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Misty Thompson

Misty Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe that while adversity shapes us, it does not define us. My goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and move forward with renewed confidence and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suzanne Ayarza

Suzanne Ayarza

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapeutic approach is very compassionate yet challenging. I tend to focus on healing, while shifting focus and challenging negative thoughts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anna Sand

Anna Sand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellaire, TX


“I like to make the intake session conversational and validating while establishing safety and trust.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Davis

Dr. Amanda Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I don't consider myself a "textbook" style therapist... I take a more non-traditional approach and meet my client's needs on an individual and personalized basis.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacee Reicherzer

Dr. Stacee Reicherzer

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


Hi there—I'm Dr. Stacee Reicherzer (she/her), a transgender therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and identity development for LGBTQ+ adults and the people who love us.

Many of my clients are navigating painful histories that show up as intrusive thoughts, panic, compulsive behaviors, or emotional numbness. Some are struggling with obsessive fears and mental rituals that make daily life feel exhausting. Whether you're dealing with trauma-based anxiety, obsessive-compulsive cycles, or a mix of both, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

My approach is warm, affirming, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and other evidence-based strategies to support clients dealing with OCD, complex PTSD, and chronic shame. Sessions are collaborative and attuned—you’ll never feel rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.

I specialize in working with queer and trans adults, survivors of complex trauma (including medical trauma), and individuals navigating anxiety tied to identity, safety, and belonging. My work with OCD includes contamination fears, intrusive harm or sexual thoughts, religious scrupulosity, and perfectionism—often themes deeply rooted in early experiences of fear or control.

I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, am EMDR-Certified, and have served the LGBTQ+ community for over two decades. I'm licensed in both Texas and Illinois and offer virtual sessions to clients across both states. If you're ready for real healing—not just coping—I’d be honored to support your journey.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Elizabeth Moberg

Elizabeth Moberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, TX


“My style is solution-focused, emphasizing personalized strategies tailored to each individual's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy where I use many different styles to craft an approach to counseling that is as unique as you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melanie Mahanger

Melanie Mahanger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lockhart, TX


“The backbone of my therapy is family systems theory because our family relationships shaped how we act and feel now.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Smith

Allison Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“With a person-centered foundational approach, Allison Smith inclusively affirms and supports within a genuine therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Milton Hernandez

Milton Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is from a philosophical standpoint to help individuals pursue meaningful lives and a balance within themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
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.

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

Virginia Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I prefer a collaborative and strength-based method to help you find the skills that will allow you to overcome any challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


It's easy to feel stuck in life with limited support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in private practice and inpatient settings, I strive to make my clients seen and heard for who they are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erica Lohmann

Erica Lohmann

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use a variety of evidence-based methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focussed CBT, mindfulness strategies, and incorporate person centered techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharron Terry

Sharron Terry

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a counselor who is passionate about partnering with clients to provide tools that will help them overcome those challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ramona Aalyn

Ramona Aalyn

Therapist

Virtual • Spring, TX


“What I have experienced over my lifetime as a counselor is the pleasure of observing many of my clients move from a place where they have felt stuck to a place of empowerment and clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
JonTaye Bonds

JonTaye Bonds

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters degree from the University of Houston. I have been practicing therapy in Texas since 2016. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT), and Positive Disciple.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebecca Perez

Rebecca Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


“I endeavor to help my client's feel more hopeful about the future and confident that we can find solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Soleil Kell

Soleil Kell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for my clients, walking alongside them as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves and identify their inner strengths and self-worth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacinda Balboa-Hurley

Jacinda Balboa-Hurley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing begins with connection, and I strive to build authentic, collaborative relationships with each person I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cortney Edwards

Cortney Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been a licensed counselor for 10 years and thoroughly enjoy walking alongside my clients as they heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alisha Woodall

Alisha Woodall

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy involves empowering clients to discover themselves through guided introspection and real life exercises...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Mcallen, TX

Number of therapists serving Mcallen, TX
There are over 2,615 therapists in Mcallen, TX accepting new patients.
2,615+
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
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Assamese
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%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
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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