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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Richardson, TX
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Richardson with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access virtual or in-person therapy with 2,725 licensed providers nationally, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
“I believe in fostering a culture of trust and openness, encouraging individuals to embrace vulnerability as a pathway to healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Katrina's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Margaret Quartey-Papafio
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Richardson, TX
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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“My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and a strong therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about providing a nurturing space where everyone—regardless of age—can feel heard, accepted, and valued for who they truly are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship to promote lasting change, and I work alongside my clients to explore and understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions; dreams, fantasies, and ambitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have 30 years of experience. I have a masters in clinical psychology, a Ph.D. (in family therapy and relationships).”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have been through valleys of suffering and pits of darkness in my own life, and all my experiences had made who I am now.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Kristina's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
I have two graduate degrees in the field (Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology and Professional Counseling) and am a licensed behavioral health clinician in both Texas & California. My experience includes working with individuals and groups with a wide range of mental health, substance use, and basic counseling issues. I believe we all need help at points of our life and, if we are willing to ask for it, the support and guidance can be invaluable.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Fostering curiosity, inspiring hope and developing a concrete path for success are the foundational elements of your therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I strive to play an active role in the therapy process by blending encouragement with honesty and directness about your own role in life struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I'm supportive but also direct, and I'll help each of you take responsibility for creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about helping young adults and teens find meaning in their lives and realize their ability to heal themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I strive for creating the conditions were humans can regain their curiosity, hope, and a new interactional perspective of themselves. Having also also known love, generosity, tolerance, respect and solidarity. I reject the need for cynicism: under the right conditions one can comfortably adhere to the unconditional confidence in the human potential for self-understanding, tolerance and positive change.
Please visit my website at: www.healingmarriagedallas.com
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but have difficulty changing, often related to early trauma, complex family dynamics, or relationships. You may find yourself disconnected from yourself or others, struggling with shame, boundaries, people-pleasing, or a sense of who you are. Together, we can slow down, get curious about what’s happening, and explore what might be possible.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in helping neurodivergent people and those who love them build healthy relationships, both personal and professional.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where each person's story and view is both honored and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“With more than 30 years of experience, I understand that people rarely fit neatly into a single concern or diagnosis.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I use a trauma-informed approach and recognize the impact relationships and life events can have on an individual's well-being, sense of safety, and sense of self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help young humans (and their parents) to achieve wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul in order to fulfill their individual purposes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have been through valleys of suffering and pits of darkness in my own life, and all my experiences had made who I am now.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I am committed to providing a safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals, affirming their identities and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm James Greenwald, a licensed professional counselor with 10+ years of experience in both private practice and public mental health services here in North Texas. I'm a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, and my training centers on concepts and skills from dialectical behavioral and family systems models of therapy. I specialize in assisting clients struggling with depression, anxiety, patterns of addiction, life transitions, boundaries, and various levels of trauma recovery.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as a person-centered approach to help clients work through issues of depression, family violence, eating disorders, trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, self-harm, and stress management.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believes that, at times, life can be challenging, and we might need some extra help, and that's okay.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Hi there! I'm Lauren a queer, neurodivergent woman who is passionate about supporting and empowering members of my communities. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, with teens and emerging adults, and with both perpetrators and survivors of domestic violence. I am EMDR trained and work frequently with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and life transitions. I am currently accepting individual clients ages 15 and up.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with those experiencing eating disorders (binge eating, anorexia, bulimia), individuals living with body image concerns, those that are healing from trauma, OCD, and individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for almost three decades, using cognitive-behavioral techniques to treat adults and children.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
“LaTreece is dedicated to helping clients find new ways to cope with everyday life as they reframe their thought patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My passion for counseling comes from a deep commitment to helping people grow, overcome life's challenges, and reach their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Bob partners with clients, and empowers them with information to bring insight and motivation for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is interactive, collaborative, and goal oriented from a self empowerment frame of mind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is affirming, LGBT+ positive and multicultural, drawing mostly from cognitive-behavioral and brief, solution-focused interventions for rapid results.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I have spent my entire career working in both the research and clinical sectors of treatment for Psychotic disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is not just a place to unpack pain, but also a sacred ground for growth, resilience, and reconnection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Raven is passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and creating a therapeutic space where every client feels valued.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Dr. Wright advocates for an optimistic and ambitious approach to mental health. He holds the goal of working together to help his patients not only recover but thrive...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“As a counselor, I try to see the world through your eyes, to understand how you think of yourself, your partner, and the world around you.”
LGBTQIA+, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Richardson, TX
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Richardson, TX
84+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 96%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 90%Relationship issues
- 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 87%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 80%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 5%Mandarin
- 4%Hindi
- 2%Urdu
How they see their clients
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 29%Man
- 4%Non-binary
License types
- 75%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 7%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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