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LGBT therapists in Salt Lake City, UT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Salt Lake City, UT

Seeking affirming mental health support in Salt Lake City? Headway's diverse network of 409 licensed providers specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ clients. Sessions are flexible, confidential, and often covered by insurance—with many patients paying as low as $0 per session. Connect with a warm, empowering therapist who gets you.

Farrah Petersen

Farrah Petersen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • American Fork, UT


“My goal is to create a supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop the tools needed to lead fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Chris Parson

Dr. Chris Parson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • American Fork, UT


“My style is very collaborative and person‐centered. I like to get to know each individual—what they're going through, what matters to them, and what their goals are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Bradford Stucki

Dr. Bradford Stucki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Pleasant Grove, UT


“As a therapist, I believe change is possible with self-awareness, compassion, commitment, and consistency.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Stubblefield

Elyssa Stubblefield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ogden, UT


“I provide a stable and safe environment for people to explore and overcome their current and past challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kamie Barnes

Kamie Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ogden, UT


“She is passionate about creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected without judgment or pressure.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Douglas Clawson

Douglas Clawson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ogden, UT


“I believe every person deserves to feel happiness, overcome challenges, and grow through what they face.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carlie Lyons

Carlie Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orem, UT


“Therapy isn't just for the broken, and in fact nobody in therapy is "broken". Its about experiencing the richness of life more fully...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Colleen Allie

Colleen Allie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Tooele, UT


“I have an ability to build deep trust, I have specialized expertise and a stabilizing presence that 25 years of experience in residential care and community mental health brings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Nieminen

William Nieminen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Tooele, UT


“Client-centered therapy means we'll take a non-directive approach to talk therapy. You'll act as an equal partner in the therapy process...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Richards

Sarah Richards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brigham City, UT


“I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using evidence-based therapies like ERP, CBT, and mindfulness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Miles

Sarah Miles

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I approach therapy with empathy, compassion, and humor. My main goal is to form a therapeutic relationship with you in order to work on hard things and to be a support to you along your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Spencer MacDonald

Spencer MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm Spencer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in men's issues, teens, couples and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Fincher

Kimberly Fincher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. George, UT


“My goal is to help you rediscover who you are, rebuild your confidence, and find meaning and fulfillment again in everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Renee Fisher

Renee Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Come and feel supported in an environment where you are truly seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mallori Diez

Mallori Diez

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mili Leibovich

Mili Leibovich

Therapist

Virtual • South Jordan, UT


I strive to help individuals who have been plagued by past or current trauma. I am here to empower within and help my clients uncover who they truly are. My goal is to connect with your potential, find wellness, and create meaning. Finding a therapist who empathizes yet pushes you is never easy. My gentle approach will aid clients in understanding their maladaptive thought patterns and challenging the narrative that has kept them stuck for so long.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My counseling style is empathetic and relational. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erika Eisenman

Erika Eisenman

Therapist

Virtual • Midvale, UT


Hi, I am Erika! I got my Masters in Social Work at the University of Utah. I have been working in social work related fields for the last 11 years. I specialize in trauma work (EMDR Provider) and Ketamine assisted therapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Blue Parker

Blue Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I use experiential therapy (IFS/parts work, coherence therapy, & somatic practices) to help us stay connected to the felt sense of your experience rather then just intellectualizing it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ann Marie Lowder

Ann Marie Lowder

Therapist

Virtual • Draper, UT


“I work with children, teens, and adults, offering compassionate support for a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, divorce, faith transitions, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and gender identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Tucker Wallace

Tucker Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cedar City, UT


“I don't see myself as an expert, but as a partner to walk with my clients as we work together to build a life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Rees-Maw

Kelly Rees-Maw

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal is to offer a supportive, practical space where you can feel heard and begin making meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Israel Rodriguez

Israel Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal isn't to keep you in therapy — it's to help you resolve what's holding you back so you can graduate from therapy and step fully into your life with clarity, confidence, and wholeness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hannah Tracy

Hannah Tracy

Therapist

Virtual • Murray, UT


“Hannah prioritizes creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all identities, specializing in LGBTQA+ affirming therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonathan Wetzel

Jonathan Wetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“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
Rachel Rollins

Rachel Rollins

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach is warm and relational, but I am also here to compassionately challenge old beliefs that no longer serve us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Anklan

Michelle Anklan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I'm a queer, cis, feminist atheist living in Utah, which informs my work as a therapist specializing in sex therapy and LGBTQ+ identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christine Fiscer

Christine Fiscer

Therapist

Virtual • St. George, UT


“I am energetic, warm, humorous, and am not afraid to challenge clients if their goal includes changing thought and behavioral patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renee Podunovich

Renee Podunovich

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe optimal wellness comes from feeling connected to our essential nature within and to the larger world around us.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Helquist

Laura Helquist

Therapist

Virtual • St. George, UT


“My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and flexible, drawing on evidence-based techniques Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessie Koltz

Dr. Jessie Koltz

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am dedicated to helping individuals thrive within all aspects of their lives. With a focus on supporting students, athletes, postpartum females, and families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Silvestrini

Elizabeth Silvestrini

Therapist

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


Hello! I am an existential therapist and former lawyer. I understand the challenges of working in a high-stress job, managing family obligations, finding time for rest, and coping with anxiety and depression. I specialize in relationship trauma, panic attacks, insomnia, post-divorce, IVF difficulty, climate/political anxiety, and work-related performance issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
James Wren

James Wren

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Much of my practice focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ clients and exploring the complex questions that can arise in their lives and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Sherman

Brittany Sherman

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I make it a point to ensure that sessions are safe and supportive so that you can feel empowered as we explore the things that you're struggling with through learning skills to cope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carrie Merino

Carrie Merino

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Maybe you have sensed something was different but never had the words for it. Maybe you have been carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or other struggles that have made everyday life feel harder than it should. Or maybe you have wondered whether ADHD or Autism is part of your story. As a PhD, I conduct formal assessments for ADHD, Autism, and more. I also provide ongoing therapy so you leave with real tools for a more joyful life.

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

Kristy Brubaker

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have a welcoming and warm approach to therapy, however, I will also challenge clients to change and put in the work needed for the change they want to see.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Holly Snyder

Holly Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My style is solution-focused, meaning our work together is active and aimed at helping you create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kileigh Morgan

Kileigh Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I offer a supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. My work is compassionate, practical, and shaped around your needs and strengths. I help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, self‐trust, and a sense of groundedness.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Salt Lake City, UT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Salt Lake City, UT
There are over 33 therapists in Salt Lake City, UT accepting new patients.
33+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 97%Trauma
  • 97%PTSD
  • 94%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 100%Cigna
  • 91%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 85%Select Health - Utah
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 58%Woman
  • 39%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 67%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 27%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 52%Family therapy
  • 45%Couples therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a LGBTQIA Therapist in Salt Lake City

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Salt Lake City starts with looking for identity-affirming care. An affirming therapist may support people navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for therapists who list experience with LGBTQIA+ clients, affirmative therapy, gender-diverse care, or World Professional Association for Transgender Health training. The right fit goes beyond general experience — a therapist’s listed specialties and approach should match what you want support with.

Salt Lake City has a range of mental health therapists, but LGBTQIA+-affirming options may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and appointment format. Virtual therapy can expand your choices, especially if you want a therapist with specific experience or prefer more scheduling flexibility. Beyond specialty, consider whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that work for you, provides a free phone consultation, or shares identity and background details that matter to you. Reading bios can help you see how each therapist describes their communication style, populations served, and approach to care before you book.

Therapy in Salt Lake City can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Salt Lake City who are accepting new clients, compare bios, check appointment availability, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. You can review therapists who match your needs, accept your plan, and offer in-person or virtual appointments when you’re ready.

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