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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sugar Land, TX

Find affirming mental health support in Sugar Land with 2,746 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental health care. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who provide virtual and in-person sessions, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Kenneth Freeman

Kenneth Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My personal and professional motto is to help people recognize the importance of mental health wellness through warmth, acceptance, and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brandi Mizell

Brandi Mizell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly process your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences without feeling rushed or criticized. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I approach each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their unique story and lived experience.

My style is warm, relational, and conversational while still grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand emotional patterns, increase self-awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools they can use outside of sessions. I value creating a therapeutic relationship that feels authentic and empowering, where clients can feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and moving at a pace that feels manageable for them.

I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that may leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on creating meaningful and sustainable change while also making space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Cardona

Shannon Cardona

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yasmin Ceacal-Releford

Yasmin Ceacal-Releford

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, Veterans & LGBTQ+ populations.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Novana Barney

Novana Barney

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I earned my bachelor's in Psychology at Smith College and my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rowan University. I believe in tailoring my clients' experience to their likes and needs. I enjoy creative therapy, ACT, manifestations, physical activity, CBT, and strength-based approaches to help individuals reach their full potential.

I am a wife and mother and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy using creative outlets to help make therapy a fully integrated experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lauren Garcia

Lauren Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I feel that all problems are the problem and not the person themselves—regardless of neuro-alignment, gender, sexuality, race or age.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Pedro Palomino

Pedro Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to helping others is rooted in the values of acceptance, transformation, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ariel Roberson

Dr. Ariel Roberson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I'm Ariel, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, professor, and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).I provide care for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. My background includes working across telehealth, inpatient, and outpatient settings, including detox and addiction treatment.

I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach and value working collaboratively with my clients. My focus is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and respected as we work together toward real, lasting progress

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Judith Ufondu

Judith Ufondu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


I'm a compassionate mental health provider who believes healing is possible for everyone. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, chronic illness and pain, and substance use and addiction. My work is rooted in the belief that you are the expert on your own life — and my role is to walk alongside you with evidence-based tools and unwavering support. I bring warmth and authenticity to every session, creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Whatever you're carrying, I'm here to help.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lisa DeMoss

Lisa DeMoss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cedar Park, TX


“I am open-minded, non-judgemental, and offer a safe, confidential space where you can start the process to realize your best life!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Ghadimi

Elizabeth Ghadimi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • El Paso, TX


I’m Elizabeth, a Filipina American Psychiatric‐Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I believe that mental‐health care should feel human, culturally aware, and deeply supportive.

I believe healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and understood. My practice blends modern psychiatry with a nurturing, human approach — creating a space where you can breathe, reset, and rebuild your wellness with guidance that feels gentle, clear, and empowering.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Faith Mwangi

Faith Mwangi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jaelah Mendez

Jaelah Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“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
Victoria Nunez

Victoria Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I draw not only from professional training and evidence-based practices, but also from lived experiences that allow me to genuinely understand many of the challenges my clients face.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Dr. Chioma Igwiloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Prosper, TX


“My style is calm, respectful, and practical, focusing on measurable progress and long-term stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Madri Patel

Madri Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I try to make our visits feel different: calm, unhurried, and like you're talking to someone who's genuinely on your side.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Abereoje

Leah Abereoje

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe mental health care should feel like a partnership built on trust, compassion, and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Bruce

Rachel Bruce

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is collaborative, practical, and deeply human. I believe thereapy should feel safe, comforting and inviting.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Savannah Knott

Savannah Knott

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. My style is person-centered, warm and genuine, and sometimes sprinkled with humor because healing doesn't have to happen in a perfectly serious room.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Elder

Derek Elder

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I prioritize a gentle, compassionate and goals-oriented approach in addressing a variety of issues: addiction, trauma and abuse, family instability, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and academic and/or professional exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Brooklyn Pete

Brooklyn Pete

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, culturally responsive, and rooted in both accountability and grace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emilly Gomez

Emilly Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to build meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yena Malik

Yena Malik

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am compassionate, unbiased, and authentic with a profound interest in fostering growth, strength, and purpose within individuals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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 9 insurance carriers
Melisa Martinez

Melisa Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ogechi Lebeanya

Ogechi Lebeanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in ADHD evaluations and medication management, helping you better understand your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that fits your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Antonio Romaguera-Rodriguez

Dr. Antonio Romaguera-Rodriguez

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“In my 10 years of clinical practice I have been dedicated to working with adults who struggle with trauma, anxiety, or depression using evidenced based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Milira Cox

Milira Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“As we evolve and "grow through" life, we all have the capacity for resilience and personal authority to face change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Phipps

Rebecca Phipps

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My counseling is highly interactive, educational, and practical. I believe therapy is most effective when we partner together to design a plan to specifically meet your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Richland Hills, TX


“I believe therapy is a space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered as you work through life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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 10 insurance carriers
Elianette Pettit

Elianette Pettit

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and valued.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Roby

Jennifer Roby

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Jennifer's therapy style is warm and interactive, fostering collaboration with clients to help them reach their treatment goals in a safe and accepting environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damaris Gracia

Damaris Gracia

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy is a beautiful and uncomfortable journey, and on the other side of that is growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chioma Onuorah

Chioma Onuorah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and patient-centered. I believe the best treatment begins with listening carefully and understanding your story, not just your symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dadakpoye Johnson

Dadakpoye Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


“Passionate about helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns, I offer empathetic, evidence-based support tailored to each patient's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Miguel Anglada

Miguel Anglada

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri City, TX


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a veteran of the United States Air Force and also have an MBA with a specialization in management.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamesha Williams

Tamesha Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lubbock, TX


“You'll get a warm, inclusive environment & a therapist who supports you wholeheartedly while gently challenging what keeps you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Sugar Land, TX
There are over 70 therapists in Sugar Land, TX accepting new patients.
70+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 87%Relationship issues
  • 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 4%Hindi
  • 3%Punjabi
  • 3%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 63%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Couples therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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