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LGBT therapists in Mesquite, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Mesquite, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Mesquite with 2,553 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity journeys. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per visit.

Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ricardo Saldivar

Ricardo Saldivar

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a former educator who specializes in anxiety/depression. As such, I enjoy supporting clients 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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Yanez

Allison Yanez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been trained in the DBT framework, finding its irreverent style and structure helpful for patients struggling with emotional regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthony Bundy

Anthony Bundy

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Nyamah Bee Johnson

Nyamah Bee Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of my clients, and psycho-therapy allows me to have the necessary time to fully understand an individual's biopsychosocial experience, and identify the best modality to address their needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Calisha Gipson

Calisha Gipson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, strengths, and goals at their own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathryn Omarkhail

Kathryn Omarkhail

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a licensed mental health professional who works with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional impact of difficult experiences. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood as they work through life’s challenges.

I believe therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Together, we explore those challenges, build insight, and identify practical steps toward meaningful change.

I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for each person’s story. My hope is that clients leave each session feeling more grounded, empowered, and confident in their ability to navigate life’s challenges and move forward with greater clarity.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
BriAnn Williams

BriAnn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I believe therapy should feel like a real, supportive conversation — not something overly clinical or intimidating.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Boyd

Megan Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where clients feel free to express themselves openly.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mason Kemph

Mason Kemph

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, grounded in a human-centered perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Alexander

Sarah Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is compassionate, empathetic but not enabling. I believe recovery is possible for every individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ty'Esha Taylor

Ty'Esha Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to be flexible, understanding and empathetic while providing a safe space to foster growth and empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathi Boren

Kathi Boren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Perryton, TX


“I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with extensive experience providing support to individuals, couples, and families with mental health and substance use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Harold Gibson

Harold Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that lasting change happens in the context of safety, trust, and compassionate exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kearin Miller

Kearin Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“We will work together in developing helpful behaviors and collaborate to create a safe place to develop emotional and physical wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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 7 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
Avery Wageman

Avery Wageman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in a tailored approach to therapy. Everyone's life is different and everyone should have a customized therapy plan that works best for them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Dr. Patrice Patton-Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in helping you feel safe, seen, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stella Ihesiaba

Stella Ihesiaba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing holistic, person-centered care for children, adolescents, and adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing begins with honest conversations. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Akwo-Adelowo

Michael Akwo-Adelowo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I work one on one with my clients, tailoring their treatment to their unique experience and their disease process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jonathan Shelburne

Jonathan Shelburne

Therapist

Virtual • Abilene, TX


I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families who want to gain deeper insight, heal from the past, and create positive change in their lives. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or significant life transitions, I’m here to help you uncover your resilience and empower you to move forward with confidence. I see my role as both a guide and a partner, helping you tap into your own strengths and resources to make lasting changes.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jordana Hudson

Jordana Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy should be a space where you do not have to shrink, perform, or explain every part of who you are in order to feel supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Sims

Dr. Tonya Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“With over twenty years of experience in mental health, I have learned that true healing begins with connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rupert Thompson

Dr. Rupert Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My priority isn't simply reducing symptoms. It's helping you function better, feel more like yourself, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Cunningham

Ashley Cunningham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“We will delve deeply into the issues during our initial session and collaborate to create a treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Esther Agbo

Esther Agbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I believe in meeting each person where they are and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and asking questions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anthony Almas

Anthony Almas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


You may be used to carrying everything on your own. From the outside, it can look like you're managing just fine, but internally you're exhausted from anxiety, past experiences that still affect your relationships, family conflict, or a struggle with substance use that's become harder to ignore. Asking for help isn't easy, but you don't have to figure everything out by yourself. I specialize in helping clients navigate substance use and addiction, trauma, men's issues, family issues, and relationship issues so they can build healthier relationships, regain confidence, and create lasting change. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors, believing that meaningful progress begins with honest conversations, practical support, and a space where you feel respected, understood, and challenged to grow.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yajaira Escobedo

Yajaira Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Yajaira has substantial training in finding the root cause of mental health conditions instead of settling with medication that does not heal but puts a band aid to the issue.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Karhonda Houston

Karhonda Houston

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques to help clients build coping skills and create positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jacqueline DiFiore

Jacqueline DiFiore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a client, you need a safe space where you feel heard and seen so you can make the changes you want to make.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rahab Mbugua

Rahab Mbugua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered as we work together to help you regain balance and start feeling like yourself again.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kameika Bagio

Kameika Bagio

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe every person can benefit from having a compassionate, unbiased space to process life's challenges and build clarity, resilience, and direction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yvonne Schilling

Yvonne Schilling

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm committed to helping clients develop deeper self-understanding, cultivate meaningful connections, and move toward more authentic, fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Lynn Hicks

Lynn Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lubbock, TX


“I offer an inclusive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported as you begin to heal and build resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toni Privado

Toni Privado

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is calm, practical, and empowering. You set the pace, and together we explore the patterns affecting your relationships, self-confidence, and emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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