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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sandy, UT

Finding culturally affirming mental health support in Sandy is accessible through Headway's diverse provider network of 411 licensed professionals nationwide. Our providers offer flexible talk therapy and medication management services, with many available for free consultations and appointments within two weeks. Insurance coverage can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Gina Major

Gina Major

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Are you tired of what feels like the "same old" therapy?

My approach to create a space with my clients to have a more personally tailored approach utilizing a wellness approach!

Thriving instead of just surviving.

I am a strong believer in meeting those I serve where they are.

Whether you are experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life transition, stress or need a sounding board, I am here to be a support!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Lueken

Alyssa Lueken

Therapist

Virtual • Millcreek, UT


I work with individuals experiencing sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, difficulties with orgasm, premature ejaculation, etc), anxiety during sex, low/no desire, desire mismatch in couples, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, sexual shame, gender identity, pornography or sex “addiction,” and LGBTQ+ related issues. I specialize in polyamory and ethical non-monogamy; and have experience working with polycules. I practice couples communication coaching and conflict resolution. I am kink-allied, sex work-allied, LGBTQ+ allied.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 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
Alexander Gray

Alexander Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ligia Taylor

Dr. Ligia Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


“I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and High Conflict Certified Consultant who specializes in supporting individuals navigating post-separation abuse and high-conflict divorce.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Lacy

Karen Lacy

Therapist

Virtual • Providence, UT


“I specialize in a very effective trauma treatment called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 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
Brayden Sloan

Brayden Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have over a decade of experience working with individuals to uncover and build upon their innate strengths, helping them live more fulfilled and authentic lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amy Brotherson

Amy Brotherson

Therapist

Virtual • St. George, UT


“My passion is bringing hope and healing to individuals who have experienced a traumatic or stressful event or situation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarah Keegan

Sarah Keegan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I specialize in working with anxiety, ADHD, and women's issues. I provide individual and relational therapy.

I received a MS in Human Development and Family Science with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Michael Mccracken

Michael Mccracken

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach is focused on a shame-free environment so that my clients can be seen and heard for who they are and liberated from the shame is connected to trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Tara Stireman

Tara Stireman

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Life can be a fulfilling and challenging journey. It is part of the human experience to need support at different times depending on our life stage or situation. Seeking support can be intimidating. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to foster learning and growth, enabling you to live your best life.

Originally from Ohio, I moved to Utah in 2003 to provide therapeutic outdoor experiences to youth and families. I have spent much of my career working with adolescents and young adults after receiving my Master of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2008. As a LCSW, I think its valuable to utilize resources specific to an individual instead of resources specific to a therapist. With that, I primarily lean on the principles of DBT, ACT, CBT, MI, Seven Challenges, Narrative therapy and EMDR/Trauma informed approaches. I also have experience with substance use and problematic media and technology use. As a psychedelic-assisted therapist, I believe in set and setting as a foundation for growth.

I spend much of my free time outdoors and sleep better under the stars. I love the mountain and desert surroundings that Utah provides and can often be found boating, skiing, hiking, backpacking and traveling the western U.S. I am also a land steward in Cache Valley, raising a menagerie of animals and vegetables. I also enjoy cooking and listening to live music.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adriane Cavallini

Adriane Cavallini

Psychologist

Virtual • Provo, UT


“I believe recovery is not about perfection—it is about building flexibility, resilience, and a healthier relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Woodland

Joshua Woodland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Midvale, UT


“Rather than offering quick appointments and rushed prescriptions, my style is a holistic, personalized approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Liza Sanderson

Dr. Liza Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I use a very warm, direct approach to therapy which fosters a healthy, trusting therapeutic relationship facilitating change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Brunner-Houser

Renee Brunner-Houser

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in collaborative care between myself and the patient. I think that it is important to get to the root cause of the issues the patient is experiencing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Blair Nicol

Blair Nicol

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi I'm Blair, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in behavioral health, residential, and community-based settings. My work is rooted in a relational, intuitive approach, with a strong focus on the connection between mind and body. I care a lot about helping people reconnect, with themselves, their bodies, and the world around them. Outside of therapy, I’m deeply drawn to nature and have led outdoor programs for adolescents around the world, which continues to shape how I show up in this work. Because of this background, I am offering walk and talk sessions in addition to virtual. I aim to be authentic, present, and genuinely curious with the people I work with.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joseph Halloran

Joseph Halloran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. My approach blends clinical expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered philosophy, I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.

I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing from Northern Kentucky University and have experience treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and medication management for complex psychiatric presentations. My background includes working with individuals navigating life transitions, high-achieving professionals experiencing burnout, and patients seeking thoughtful, personalized medication management.

I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with a focus on clarity, safety, and long-term stability. I aim to avoid overmedication while ensuring symptoms are effectively treated. When appropriate, I integrate supportive therapy techniques into sessions to help patients build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies.

My practice is fully telehealth-based, allowing for convenient, private access to care. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable discussing what’s really going on — without judgment — and to work together toward meaningful, sustainable improvement in your mental health.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tara Agee

Dr. Tara Agee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I take a trauma-informed approach to care and recognize that every experience we have shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jody Drewry

Jody Drewry

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My therapy style is person-centered and collaborative—grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by the belief that healing happens in a space of trust, connection, and empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Zachery Samson

Zachery Samson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Zachery utilizes evidence-based modalities such as DBT, ART, EMDR, and CBT, driven by a profound compassion for serving others and helping clients achieve their highest potential in a safe, non-judgmental space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Irina Campbell

Irina Campbell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Spanish Fork, UT


“My goal is to help patients feel heard, understood, and empowered—supporting meaningful change and improved quality of life through compassionate, thoughtful care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamille Johnson

Jamille Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Layton, UT


“I have been a therapist for 15 years and I specialize in trauma for all ages; children, teens and adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jen Poulos

Jen Poulos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Clearfield, UT


I have been in residential substance abuse most of my career and I have a SUDC license (Substance Use Disorder Counselor). I moved over to general outpatient in 2019 and have been working with a wide array of clients since then. Since most of my career and training has been with single adults, I do not see children and I do not work with couples and families.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bobi Pace

Bobi Pace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Ogden, UT


“I prioritize individualized care by tailoring my approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathi-Ann Busha

Kathi-Ann Busha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. George, UT


“I believe that by learning to retell your story, you can change the impact that it has on your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Veronica Haley

Veronica Haley

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I utilize an integrative approach using multiple therapeutic modalities while leaning on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic-based therapies, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Russ Vollmer

Russ Vollmer

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I bring a warm, conversational, and deeply human approach to therapy. I'm not a distant clinician sitting behind a clipboard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Primerano

Jessica Primerano

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I bring 20 years of experience as a social worker across a range of mental health settings, but individual therapy is where I feel most at home. I often work with people navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, and that “stuck” feeling. I also use DBT-informed approaches to help build coping skills and emotional balance.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Escobar

Sarah Escobar

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in building rapport and trust until my client feels comfortable to use various approaches to treat diverse mental health symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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
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
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
Glenda Wilkinson

Glenda Wilkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My primary focus in counseling is to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows for sharing and vulnerability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bergan McArdle

Bergan McArdle

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal is to create a space that feels like sitting around a campfire—warm, grounded, and safe enough to let your guard down.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Sandy, UT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Sandy, UT
There are over 42 therapists in Sandy, UT accepting new patients.
42+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 98%PTSD
  • 95%Stress management
  • 95%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 83%Select Health - Utah
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 2%Danish
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 60%Woman
  • 38%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 43%Couples therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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