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LGBT therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
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.
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.
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.
I have been a therapist for 10+ years. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University. I have specialized training for trauma, anxiety, and attachment, depression, family systems, addiction, and perinatal and postpartum. My range of experience includes residential treatment programs for troubled teens, intensive outpatient, and community mental health. I love working with all ages.
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
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Salt Lake City, UT
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Trauma
- 97%PTSD
- 94%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 91%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
- 85%Select Health - Utah
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 97%English
- 3%Spanish
- 100%In-person or online
- 58%Woman
- 39%Man
- 3%Non-binary
- 67%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 97%Individual therapy
- 52%Family therapy
- 45%Couples therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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