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LGBT therapists in Utah

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Utah

Finding affirming mental health support in Utah is easier with Headway's network of 412 warm and empowering providers. Sessions are flexible, covered by insurance, and clients typically save 75% on costs—some paying as low as $0 per session.

Kendee Hamilton

Kendee Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe everyone has the power within themselves to heal. Our brains are incredible and can facilitate healing when equipped with the right tools.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Hall

Sarah Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I approach our work together with genuine warmth and deep curiosity, holding space for whatever you are experiencing right now without judgement or rush.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Valentine

Matthew Valentine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. George, UT


“My success as a therapist is measured by the love I feel for my clients and the interest that I take in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Shannon Dickerson

Shannon Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I mainly use Cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional therapy and EMDR, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for the work that you will do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rachel Sweet

Rachel Sweet

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to genuinely be yourself. I’m a down-to-earth and approachable therapist, and my goal is to create a space where you feel supported and understood without feeling judged. I also believe therapy doesn’t always have to feel heavy—there is absolutely room for humor and being human.

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals. I have extensive experience working in mental health, particularly with adolescents, young adults, and families. Much of my professional background has been in residential treatment, where I have supported individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, relationship difficulties, and family conflict.

One thing my experience has taught me is that behavior usually makes a lot more sense once we understand what is happening underneath it. I enjoy helping clients understand themselves better, recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and find healthier ways to cope, communicate, and move forward.

I especially enjoy working with people who may have had a difficult experience with therapy in the past—or who aren't completely sure they want to be in therapy in the first place. You don't have to come in knowing exactly what you want to work on. We can figure that out together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach is warm and entirely tailored to you, drawing from a range of methods grounded in research...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Morgan Condie

Morgan Condie

Psychologist

Virtual • Utah


“In our sessions, you can expect a supportive and empowering environment tailored to facilitate the changes you wish to see in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
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
Jeanette Nelson

Jeanette Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi there—I’m so glad you’re here. Life has thrown me my share of curveballs: childhood trauma, family struggles with addiction, deep losses, and the constant upheaval of moves and changing homes. Those experiences taught me what it feels like to question your worth—and how powerful it is to reclaim it.

Since 2022, I’ve been walking alongside people who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply trying to make sense of being human in a complicated world. As an EMDR-certified and EFT-trained therapist, I love helping clients uncover the roots of their pain and build the skills to heal and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and always centered on you—your story, your goals, your pace.

I work with teens and adults specializing in complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma related mental health issues. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about what therapy might offer, I’m here to help you reconnect with your strengths and move toward the life you want—with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools for lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
River Barry

River Barry

Therapist

Virtual • Salt Lake City, UT


I am passionate about people and I love being a therapist. I get excited about getting to know new clients, learning their story, unpacking it in order to gain insight into why things have become the way they are and then using this insight to then foster healing, growth, and change. Change occurs once new ways of being are identified and barriers are removed in order to try on new ways of being.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Logan McKibbin

Logan McKibbin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Salt Lake City, UT


I help clients explore their sense of self, accept who they are, and live a fulfilling life. Whether you’re figuring out identities, like gender and sexuality, recovering from trauma related to relationships, sex, or gender and sexuality, or having other sexual concerns, I can support you through the healing process. It is an honor and a privilege to be invited into the most sensitive parts of life to work towards a sense of safety, fun, and authenticity.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
Vito Pelikan

Vito Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based it's core, rooted in humanistic, person-centered models, and is trauma-informed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Watkins

Michelle Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I'm a marriage and family therapist who loves to work with couples and families. I also do a lot of individual work with folks navigating grief and loss. I am trained in ART and use this tool to help clients work through trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Whitaker

Amber Whitaker

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Rather than believing there is one approach that works for everyone, I tailor therapy to your needs, goals, personality, and circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mallory Garrett

Mallory Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My therapeutic approach centers on meeting you where you are and fostering a collaborative environment to address the issues causing you distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Donald Best

Donald Best

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adam Watanabe

Adam Watanabe

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I am an LCSW. I am a trauma and neurodivergent-informed therapist that specializes in EMDR and DBT. I am good at building relationships with clients and helping them feel safe. I use humor and direct communication to overcome barriers with clients. I use things like art, culture, media, etc. to reach clients where they are at. I am non-binary and work on LGBT issues with clients. I am also a person of color, so I work with cultural trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Motley

Caroline Motley

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My style is nurturing, non-judgmental, and attuned to nuance. I work from a non-pathological, trauma-informed framework.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toshia Shaw

Toshia Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Clients value my client-centered, solution-focused approach, characterized by a combination of compassion and empathy, enabling me to be perceived as calm, approachable, and an excellent listener free of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Brooklyn Cook

Dr. Brooklyn Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I have a client-focused eclectic approach to therapy, meaning that I adapt my treatment to the needs and goals of the client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jessica Wyly

Jessica Wyly

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“Jess uses her personal experience in recovery and compassion for others to create a safe, non-judgmental, and sometimes even fun place for therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marie West

Marie West

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship difficulties, and I have a deep personal passion for working with members of the LGBTQ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anita Thornton

Anita Thornton

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


I approach therapy as a collaborator. My method is client-centered and humanistic. I aim to accompany my clients in achieving the goals brought into the therapeutic environment with openness, empathy, and compassion. Creating goals in small steps is vital for progress and change. Identifying insecure attachment and dysfunctional patterns will lead to lasting change. My clients can learn to recognize unhealthy cycles and gain a deeper understanding of their attachment styles.

Currently, I do not provide therapy for couples or minors.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beth Makar

Beth Makar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Utah


“I combine medication management and therapy with an integrative approach that connects your mood to your gut health, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexandra Agar

Dr. Alexandra Agar

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal is to help you increase your self confidence, sexual self esteem and knowledge around sex and sexuality.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Utah

Number of therapists serving Utah
There are over 400 therapists in Utah accepting new patients.
400+
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
  • 89%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
  • 1%In-person only
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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