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LGBT therapists in Southlake, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Southlake, TX

Finding an open-minded provider in Southlake who affirms your identity matters. Headway's 2,725 provider network includes specialists experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ mental health through talk therapy and medication management. Free consultations available, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage.

Jay Krenek

Jay Krenek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Denton, TX


You may be the person everyone counts on, but that does not mean you are built to carry everything alone

You deserve to feel human, not just functional. You can be competent, capable, and still need help. Those things aren't in conflict.

I work with busy professionals, exhausted parents, healthcare professionals, and LGBTQ+ individuals, who look "fine" but feel lonely, resentful, or stuck in survival mode. You want life to work without running on stress and guilt. Together we'll identify what's draining you and build practical boundaries, routines, and skills that calm your nervous system, protect your energy, and make daily life feel manageable and yours again.

You can verify your insurance in minutes and view my real-time availability directly through Headway — making it simple to get started.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Deanna Parsons

Deanna Parsons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Denton, TX


“Being trained in trauma informed care, I believe in taking a holistic approach to mental health therapy and creating a safe place for collaboration...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Alexis Montang

Alexis Montang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
W. Beth Rule

W. Beth Rule

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Constance Canada

Constance Canada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Addison, TX


“Constance believes in assisting people to reach their potential by meeting the client where they are emotionally, in an honest, straightforward and solution focused way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rana Amini

Rana Amini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I'm a trauma therapist with a deep commitment to supporting those who feel unseen, unsupported and overburdened by cultural, familial, and societal expectations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Philip Valentinetti

Philip Valentinetti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Dallas, TX


If you’re considering therapy, chances are something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, disconnected from yourself or the people around you, or simply ready for something to change.

I work with people navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, people-pleasing and conflict avoidance, trauma, grief, identity concerns, life transitions, and difficulty expressing what they need or want. My goal isn’t to fit you into a box or tell you who you should become. It’s to understand what life is like for you, what is getting in your way, and where you want to go from here.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Hawkins

Linda Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


“My therapy style is engaging, personable, and raw, and I believe there isn't a power control in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Latreece Ross

Latreece Ross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Margaret Quartey-Papafio

Margaret Quartey-Papafio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Jason Maxtin

Jason Maxtin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


Every person will encounter difficult obstacles in life, but your past or current struggles do not have to define your future. I have devoted my life to empowering people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, and other issues, helping them find long-term solutions. I provide therapy in a non-judgmental, supportive space with the goal that you will recognize your value and capacity for wholeness regardless of what holds you back today.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raven Lucas

Raven Lucas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Dallas, TX


“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
Shanna Wilder

Shanna Wilder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Bibiana Pena

Bibiana Pena

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


Hello, I’m Bibiana Peña, a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I am a bilingual therapist, offering sessions in both English and Spanish. I work with clients ages 10 and up. Using a person‐centered approach, I strive to build genuine therapeutic relationships that honor each person’s lived experiences, cultural background, and unique strengths.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sara Bales

Sara Bales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Frisco, TX


Hi and welcome, I am Empathetic, non judgmental, and down to earth. As an EMDR CERTIFIED therapist- I care deeply for my clients healing.

My "niche" is helping women with trauma (abuse/domestic violence etc). Clients with anxiety are drawn to me due to my calm demeanor. I have been in the field since 2008.

I worked at Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri County Mental Health) in Kansas City MO for nearly 10 years.

I am licensed in Texas and Missouri. I offer in person in Frisco Texas and telehealth sessions throughout the state of Texas and Missouri.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Zainab Sajjad

Zainab Sajjad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Rania Qashmar

Rania Qashmar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Frisco, TX


“I work with individuals navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, cultural identity, and generational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deb Bushong

Deb Bushong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Dallas, TX


“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
Dr. Kenneth Siedler

Dr. Kenneth Siedler

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Dallas, TX


“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
Courtney Sawyer

Courtney Sawyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


“I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, as well as siblings of individuals with special needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Azure Murphy

Azure Murphy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Frisco, TX


“Azure has specific training in EMDR therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She is a certified expert in Personality Disorders...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Lane

Katrina Lane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Richardson, TX


“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
Danny Mulnix

Danny Mulnix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Carolina Utz

Carolina Utz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


“This transformative process allows you to gain insight into what happened and the many ways you managed to overcome adversity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Seyffert

Laura Seyffert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Frisco, TX


I graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Master's Degree in Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I spent the beginning of my career in mental health working at an MHMR, as well as working with those struggling with addiction and eating disorders.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley Howard

Shelley Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Denton, TX


“I see it as an honor and deep privilege to be able to provide a safe, accepting environment for which greater clarity, joy and fulfillment can arise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Josephine Etta

Josephine Etta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


“We provide a safe platform for you to be HEARD, the Shared Decision-Making model where we empower you with the resources needed to make the right decisions about your care is used.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anna Morales

Anna Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Dallas, TX


“A trauma informed therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent folks.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stefan Waltke

Stefan Waltke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Richardson, TX


“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
James Greenwald

James Greenwald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Dallas, TX


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
Samia Geraghty

Samia Geraghty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I am an integrative therapist with over twenty years of experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, work-place stress, trauma and the LGBTQIA community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Kimberly Pearson

Dr. Kimberly Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I am a trauma focused therapist who assist clients with eliminating behaviors that leads to self-defeating or societal-defeating consequences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Pfau

Susan Pfau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Frisco, TX


“I create a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment where clients can find success in managing symptoms of depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lindsey Bass

Lindsey Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Richardson, TX


“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
Carol Walsh

Carol Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Dallas, TX


“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
Reema Cherian

Reema Cherian

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Richardson, TX


“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
Stephanie Crowe

Stephanie Crowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Monica Govindarajan

Monica Govindarajan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Plano, TX


“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
Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Fort Worth, TX


“I believe the best therapy is collaborative and I look forward to working as partners to help you achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Farah Gilani

Farah Gilani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Frisco, TX


“I specialize in effective, solution-focused strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Southlake, TX

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Southlake, TX
There are over 76 therapists in Southlake, TX accepting new patients.
76+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 89%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 80%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 4%Mandarin
  • 1%Cantonese
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 25%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 28%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy

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