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LGBT therapists in Layton, UT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Layton, UT

Layton's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare. Headway provides access to empowering providers trained in culturally responsive care, with 70+ insurance plans accepted nationally and average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Sue Stephenson

Sue Stephenson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I believe we all deserve to be happy and enjoy this life. I enjoy working with clients to learn skills and overcome barriers to reach this goal

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. John Evosevich

Dr. John Evosevich

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


J.M. Evosevich, PhD, LMFT, CADC, BCBA, RN is a licensed MFT specializing in individuals and couples. He has more than 30 years of experience working in healthcare and mental health with a specialization in couples therapy. He has successfully created individualized care for people with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Rebekah Studer

Rebekah Studer

Therapist

Virtual • Cottonwd Hts, UT


“I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and individuals that deal with severe mental illness.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Alexander Gray

Alexander Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Payson, UT


Alex has worked for 14 years as a therapist (LCSW) and four years as a therapist-supervisor. He graduated from BYU with his master's in social work in 2013. He uses therapeutic modalities such as ACT, CBT, IFS, MI, EMDR, EFT, CPP, Jungian, Child-centered, Adlerian, expressive arts, and narrative. He has worked with most behavioral health needs and age. He does dyadic work (couples or parent-child therapy).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,


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Rachel Puanani Green

Rachel Puanani Green

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


As a social worker with seven years of experience in the field, I strive to work from an open, curious, and empowering approach in therapy. I've worked with a number of clients who struggle with various issues including anxiety, depression, and Bipolar Disorder among other things. I recognize the lasting effects trauma can have on a person and specialize in treating it, specifically using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Call

Ryan Call

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have a warm personality and fairly broad training that has lead me to a holistic approach for therapy.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Kylee Ford

Kylee Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


“My goal is to help you manage the emotional winters of life... introducing evidenced based skills to think and live more comfortably.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


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Laura Mercer Wetzel

Laura Mercer Wetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I focus on working with folks who've suffered trauma through relationships, childhood experiences, and the justice system.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Steven Roth

Steven Roth

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I didn't go to therapy to make my external world easier, I went to make my internal world more resilient.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Jessica St. Pierre

Jessica St. Pierre

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My entire career as a social worker since 1998 has been working with individuals who have endured abuse, neglect, trauma, grief and loss.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Alfrey

Eric Alfrey

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I see my role as a therapist as being someone who can hop into the passenger seat for a bit and help reflect; provide a bit of a roadmap for some of the challenging turns on life's journey.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Jennifer Simbre

Jennifer Simbre

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I provide a safe atmosphere for clients to share their true thoughts and emotions that have been creating challenges for them...”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Xou Yang

Xou Yang

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I work collaboratively with clients using a compassionate, flexible, and evidence-informed style tailored to each client's unique needs and goals...”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“You deserve a therapist who meets you where you are and still challenges you to grow when you are ready.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eva Goodfellow

Eva Goodfellow

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I strive to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and understood.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Elissa Evans

Elissa Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Cedar City, UT


“I specialize in working with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, faith transitions, addiction, divorce, couples counseling, and trauma.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Geoffrey Olsen

Geoffrey Olsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away

4885 South 900 East, Murray, UT

My name is Geoff and I've been working as a therapist for 6 years in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I have been a clinical director and a therapist in an inpatient treatment center for 5 years and working in general outpatient for 3 years. My work tends to specialize in trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Christine Lindsey

Christine Lindsey

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Engaging in the therapeutic process affords us the opportunity to develop a positive, non-judgmental and supportive relationship.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Samantha Forsythe

Samantha Forsythe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3651 North 100 East Street, Provo, UT

“I offer you my genuine and authentic self. I offer a calm and accepting space where you can unpack the heavy burdens that you have been carrying for so long.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Thomas Hernandez

Thomas Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am committed to addressing the unique therapy needs of my clients, as I believe that feeling heard and empowered is crucial to their healing journey.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Brian Austin

Brian Austin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

746 East 1910 South, Provo, UT

“I specialize in healing traumas, and attachment wounds, among many other issues. I have experience helping individuals, families, and couples.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Dr. Debra Hain

Dr. Debra Hain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I am a PhD prepared nurse practitioner who has practiced for over 24 years caring for individuals living with mental health disorder and chronic illness.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Trinity Jenkins

Trinity Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach to therapy is strengths-based and collaborative. I work with clients to identify their existing strengths and use those as a foundation for growth...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

To Healing With Joy Always L.L.C.

To Healing With Joy Always L.L.C.

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Welina, to my practice, To Healing With Joy Always L.L.C. (THWJALLC) THWJA L.L.C. is operated by one Licensed Clinical Social Worker who finds added value in human connection during challenging times in life that a therapeutic lens can add to the support of each client.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Alma Colón

Alma Colón

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I specialize in helping adults and women heal from relational trauma, anxiety, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Jose Montoya

Jose Montoya

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe therapy works best when you feel understood as a whole person, not judged or reduced to a diagnosis.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Dr. Laurice Cabrera

Dr. Laurice Cabrera

Psychologist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal is to help you better understand the patterns that have shaped your life and find ways of moving forward that feel more authentic to you.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Josepheve Martindale

Josepheve Martindale

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I start where you are in life, and help to steady you and provide you with the necessary tools to meet your everyday challenges.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Brook Mingo

Brook Mingo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away

5784 South 900 East, Murray, UT

I'm a Utah native who studied at the University of Utah in Pesychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I've worked primarily in substance abuse and addiction, which includes depression, anxiety, family issues, and communication - all the things that come with it. In my 11 years or practice, I've picked up a lot along the way.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Tokunbo Akinleye

Tokunbo Akinleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Kelly Paluso

Kelly Paluso

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy and will work hand-in-hand with you to find what works best.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Shelby Vaughn

Shelby Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am passionate about helping those who have experienced any kind of stressor or trauma process and building skills to manage their daily life more effectively.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Gaelle Vernet

Gaelle Vernet

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I work from a collaborative, strength-based approach, using modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology, & reality therapy.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Shana Williams-Leary

Shana Williams-Leary

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe healing isn't about becoming someone you are not, and your life may not be the standard narrative.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kurt Sproul

Kurt Sproul

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I dedicate my life work to helping others find ease in their life along with meaning and purpose and whatever is most important to them and their loved ones. When we lost my son-in-law to addiction and suicide, this career was jump-started!

My education and licensing background includes:

Master of Arts - Integrated Recovery for Co-Occuring Disorders - Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School

CMHC - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

LAADC/ICAADC - Internationally Certified / Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,

Susan Agyeman

Susan Agyeman

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify problematic thought patterns that impact mood and behavior.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Heather Rowley

Heather Rowley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

9035 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT

“I believe therapy should be a positive, empowering experience focused on what works for the individual.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Shannon Nielson

Shannon Nielson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away

3195 South Main Street, South Salt Lake, UT

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work. The areas I have emphasized further training on have been childhood abuse and trauma and the trauma disorders these experiences can cause such as CPTSD, PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders. I am also deeply interested in helping individuals who have been late diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism to better understand how their brain works and how to approach life differently.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Select Health - Utah, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Binion

Michelle Binion

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My work focuses on empowering individuals through processing their stories, gaining a better understanding of self...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah,

Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that requires time, patience, and active engagement.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Layton, UT

Number of therapists serving Layton, UT
There are over 376 therapists in Layton, UT accepting new patients.
376+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 85%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 57%Select Health - Utah
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 37%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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