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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Orem, UT

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Orem with 411 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating relationships, or addressing mental health concerns, our network includes specialists experienced in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with evidence-based talk therapy and medication management available both in-person and virtually.

Karen Keith

Karen Keith

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Are you carrying trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship pain and wishing someone truly understood? I work with individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, grief, and life transitions, and with couples who want to rebuild trust and strengthen communication. After 25 years in special education, I became a therapist to offer steady, compassionate support that helps people feel heard, accepted, and understood.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Abdullah El-Hattab

Abdullah El-Hattab

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach to therapy is client centered. We begin by addressing basic needs first, identifying systemic challenges and ways to address them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Renee Wallace

Renee Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I take an empathetic, and trauma informed approach and believe in meeting clients where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Geoffrey Olsen

Geoffrey Olsen

Therapist

Virtual • 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, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. David Fawcett

Dr. David Fawcett

Therapist

Virtual • Provo, UT


I believe that meaningful change happens in relationships—with ourselves and with others. Whether you're navigating conflict with your partner, healing after betrayal, strengthening family relationships, grieving a loss, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide a place to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and create lasting change.

For more than 14 years, I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and children to help them move beyond patterns that no longer serve them. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, and educator with a PhD and master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I bring extensive clinical training to my work. My background also includes a master's degree in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience, which informs my understanding of how our brains, emotions, and relationships shape the way we experience the world. I use this knowledge to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannon Bernstein

Shannon Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 24 years of experience in human services, medical social work, and mental health therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alicia Chiasson

Alicia Chiasson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


When life gives you lemons...

My education gave me the tools to be a skilled clinician. But it was my own trauma that gave me the insight and depth I bring to this work. I know what it feels like to live in a body that doesn’t feel safe—to question everything, including yourself. I spent over a decade learning how to heal, reclaim my voice, and become the kind of guide I once needed.

In the midst of that long journey, I had a quiet moment of clarity: what I was going through wasn’t just about survival—it was about becoming someone who could walk with others through the dark. That experience grounds my work in both knowledge and deep compassion.

Learning to love the desert

I’ve come to believe that being lost isn’t a problem—it’s part of the path. Like La Loba, the mythical bone-gatherer who wanders the desert collecting what’s been buried and brings it back to life, I help others gather what they’ve lost along the way. That process is sacred, slow, and often surprising—but it’s how we come home to ourselves.

There are parts of you that haven’t died; they’ve just been waiting. And sometimes, when it all falls apart, that’s when the wild, wise parts of you rise again.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenni Bair

Jenni Bair

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe healing begins the moment you feel truly heard, and that's the space I want to build with you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Mikesell

Christina Mikesell

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“You will have a relevant homework assignment, often in the form of journaling or self-assessment to show areas of growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Hill

Natalie Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I take a personalized approach to therapy—because there really isn't a "one size fits all" solution when it comes to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gano Hasanbegovic

Gano Hasanbegovic

Therapist

Virtual • West Valley City, UT


Hello! I am Gano. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor in Utah, though I am originally from Bosnia and Croatia. I have a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and specialization in Child and Family Therapy from Boston College, and a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Westminster University. I have been a therapist since 2019, and I have experience working with a wide variety of clients of different ages, backgrounds, and mental health issues. I have specialized training in EMDR trauma therapy and Attachment Based Family therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tayler J. Iversen

Tayler J. Iversen

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I generally take a person centered approach when it comes to therapy. Which means, I focus on affirmation, empathy, and promoting self worth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynetta Martindale

Lynetta Martindale

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am a dedicated therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and mood disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leah Stratton

Leah Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm a very relaxed and flexible therapist. I prefer to follow the direction of my clientele instead of taking charge and telling the client what to do.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emilee Oldroyd

Emilee Oldroyd

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Life is full of challenges both big and small. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for individuals and families to feel empowered to take on whatever life brings them, whether it seems too overwhelming to handle or too minor to matter. Anything that matters to you is worth talking about.

I use a variety of therapeutic models to help in my work, with connection being at the core. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, faith crisis/transition, couple/family conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, but am open to seeing clients of all ages and backgrounds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Ord

Ashley Ord

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My therapeutic style is empathetic, interactive and genuine. My aim is to support and collaborate with you, in helping you to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Stevens

April Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi Y'all! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 21 years. I am specially trained in co-occurring disorders of substance and mental health diagnoses. I love all people and want to help as many people as possible, to heal and move forward towards a healthier happier life. I hope to work with you soon!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Hurtado

Susan Hurtado

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Therapy to restore pleasure and emotional safety after sexual assault and other trauma for adults and their partners. I specialize in three areas: sex & intimacy, trauma & emotional regulation, and anxiety disorders such as OCD and BPD. I have extensive experience supporting individuals and partners experiencing intimacy challenges related to desire discrepancy, neurodivergence, and partners hoping to rebuild healthy sexual relationships. I strive to provide care in a space that deeply honors identity and lived experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 true to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Head

David Head

Therapist

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


I’m David Head, LPC—an existential psychotherapist with more than a decade helping people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship and interpersonal struggles, motivation blocks, compulsivity, and the deeper exhaustion that comes from feeling disconnected from your own life.

I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and am a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education at Sam Houston State University, where my research focuses on identity, emotional dissonance, and the inner experience of helping professionals. My path has taken me through community mental health, residential treatment with children and families, school-based programs, and extensive telehealth work. I’ve seen how personal pain often intersects with bigger systems—work, family, culture—and I bring that grounded perspective without ever losing sight of you as the author of your story.

What matters most to me: You already have the capacity to choose, to take responsibility for your thoughts/feelings/behaviors, and to build a life that feels more aligned. My job isn’t to fix you. It’s to walk alongside you with curiosity, straight talk, and respect for your autonomy so you can develop the self-awareness, confidence, and tools to navigate whatever comes next—on your terms

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Shepard

Amanda Shepard

Therapist

Virtual • St. George, UT


“I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients from the first session and onward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carrie Moore

Carrie Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I am Carrie Moore a licensed therapist with 10 years of experience. I have a passion for helping clients to find positive solutions to lead their best lives. I have extensive experience in dealing with addictions, anxiety, and depression.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jo Merrill

Dr. Jo Merrill

Psychologist

Virtual • Utah


“I incorporate a collaborative, strengths-based approach with evidence-based practices to promote healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Jueschke

Mark Jueschke

Therapist

Virtual • Draper, UT


“I have a kind, gentle, non-judgmental approach. I do love to laugh. I feel it is essential that people feel at ease when they come to see me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Treshain Elerson

Treshain Elerson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been practicing for over 10 years, primarily as a school-based therapist working with youth of all ages.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Paxton

Hannah Paxton

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in meeting a client where they are at. I use creative out of the box approaches combined with evidence-based therapy practices...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dishonda Hopkins

Dishonda Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


With over a decade of experience, I offer tailored therapy for diverse challenges: Disruptive Behavior, Parental Stress, LGBTQIA Support, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Grief, Life Transitions, BIPOC Concerns, and Personal Growth. I use a holistic approach integrating Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and Behavior Therapy. Let's work towards healing and growth together!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cody Northup

Cody Northup

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have worked in child welfare, adult protective services, and public mental health for roughly 15 years...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Fuller

Jennifer Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I rely on body and nervous system focused practices, mindfulness and intentionality, as well as healing, relational, and experiential strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diana Handy

Diana Handy

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I have almost twenty years experience working with children, teens, and adults experiencing mental health struggles. I feel confident working with clients and families in crisis. I have extensive experience in DBT therapy, and I believe that everyone can learn skills that will help them build a life worth living.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chloe Woods

Chloe Woods

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Logan, UT


“My overall goal as a therapist is that my clients feel empowered with tools and information in managing their own mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Hanson

Ashley Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Ashley believes that every client already has the solutions to their own challenges, and she is merely a mirror into their own greatness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Simms

Dr. Amanda Simms

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I’m Amanda, and I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves a place where they can show up exactly as they are. I bring warmth, authenticity, and even a bit of humor into the room when it feels right. I want you to feel genuinely seen—not judged—and supported in whatever you’re working through.

I’ve been in the counseling field for over 15 years and hold a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee. My experience ranges from private practice and telehealth to correctional mental health, hospitals, and leadership roles in community programs. A. Simms Resume copy

I work with adults experiencing mood challenges, anxiety, identity concerns, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, as well as individuals who are justice-involved or adjusting to major life changes. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Reality Therapy, giving us room to explore both deeper patterns and practical skills.

Clients describe me as encouraging, steady, and real—someone who helps them feel grounded and capable while taking meaningful steps toward a more balanced and authentic life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Cottonwood Heights, UT


“I strive to create a safe and compassionate space for my clients and I am committed to fostering collaborative relationships that empower individuals to achieve positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Orem, UT

Number of therapists serving Orem, UT
There are over 399 therapists in Orem, UT accepting new patients.
399+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 92%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 55%Select Health - Utah
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 76%Online only
  • 24%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 37%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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