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LGBT therapists in San Antonio, TX
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in San Antonio, TX
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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
“I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, women's issues, cultural and ethnic identity, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ clients who want a space where their relationships, identity, and lived experiences can be explored without...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal as a therapist is simple: I want to help you understand how to successfully get your needs met, challenge your patterns that aren't serving you, connect with your feelings, and discover how to live in this chaotic and unprecedented time with...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe that every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can openly discuss your concerns and work toward meaningful change. I understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to make the process approachable, collaborative, and personalized. I'm committed to partnering with you to help you achieve your goals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I also understand, first-hand, the benefit of working with a therapist who also has experience living in a world that feels designed for everyone but you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe true healing involves hard work, a dose of self-awareness and the diligence to see oneself as being capable of it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with tactile techniques rooted in a poly-vagal and somatic foundation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taking the step to seek support isn’t easy, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and retired Army veteran who believes caring for your mental health is essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves. I work with teens and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or major life transitions, and I strive to meet you with respect, compassion, and understanding.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 10 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based trauma treatments such as exposure-based therapy, mindfulness strategies, and clinical hypnosis to help clients safely process difficult experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to treatment is first & foremost an "evidence based approach"... utilize a variety of well researched principles & techniques to assist you in moving towards the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 11 insurance carriers
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University.
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.
For clients seeking trauma-focused care, I am Master Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a research-backed approach that can help resolve distressing memories in a more efficient and effective way.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is that patients feel respected and not judged. I can help you find the right balance to continue living life optimally.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I strive to promote a warm environment where one can quickly feel accepted, not judged, heard, and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel genuinely supported, and explore what you need without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy to me is: part vent session, part reality check, and then action planning for next step moves to make sure life feels more meaningful and on track.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“She believes therapy should be both healing and practical, helping clients understand the root of their challenges while also building real-life coping skills they can apply daily.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strongly believe that we are relational beings and that most of our struggles are related to relationships with friends, family, and partners.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower each person to find peace, healing, and joy, regardless of the challenges they may be facing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you gain insight, develop healthy coping strategies, and build the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have extensive experience working as a school counselor, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and juvenile/adult criminal justice system with crisis intervention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable exploring your story, learning new tools, and reconnecting with your strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I'm an empathetic therapist who knows what it's like to feel disconnected or unsure. In my own life, I've faced these moments, and they've shaped my passion for guiding others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe healing is not one-size-fits-all, and I take a personalized, strengths-based approach to support each client's unique journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My evidence-based and highly relational approach to healing assumes that you have the tools inside to be the person you want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I've also been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD myself, which shapes how I approach clients navigating similar struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I utilize a Transactional Analysis approach to help individuals identify and heal their child ego state and parent ego state, empowering them to develop an autonomous adult ego state...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, but I believe therapy should be flexible, authentic, and sometimes even include a little humor because life can be hard enough without taking ourselves too seriously all the time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
My passion is helping women to regain a feeling of control and authorship in their lives. I specialize in helping women with postpartum depression/anxiety, self-esteem issues and stress from life transitions. I received my Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Ohio State in 2008. I'm a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing is always possible, and that you already have the capacity for change within you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate, culturally aware, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are respected and your well-being is the focus.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I am retired law enforcement and have over 35 years experience working with citizens and first responders in behavioral health crisis. I provide individual therapy for adults and specialize in crisis intervention. I believe people have the ability to guide their own path - they just need a map.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to make high-quality psychiatric care feel clear, respectful, and accessible through convenient telehealth visits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My treatment approach focuses on a personalized treatment plan, medication management and psychotherapy which is based on evidence-based practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of San Antonio, TX
Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Antonio, TX
47+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 96%Trauma
- 94%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 98%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 96%Cigna
- 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 83%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 26%Spanish
- 2%Arabic
- 2%Japanese
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 87%Woman
- 13%Man
License types
- 68%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 45%Family therapy
- 26%Child or adolescent therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
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