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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 388 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.

Carina Nation

Carina Nation

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and respected, where we can explore what matters to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jasmine Travis

Jasmine Travis

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in the inherent ability of everyone to heal and grow when provided the appropriate opportunity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Thomas Hernandez

Thomas Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am committed to addressing the unique therapy needs of my clients, as I believe that feeling heard and empowered is crucial to their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 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
Shelby Vaughn

Shelby Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I am passionate about helping those who have experienced any kind of stressor or trauma process and building skills to manage their daily life more effectively.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Pfeffer

David Pfeffer

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Zane

David Zane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Sandy, UT


“My default is always kindness. I allow my clients to guide this via me asking questions and mirroring their overall mood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Jason Duenas

Jason Duenas

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“People often tell me I'm warm, honest, and easy to talk to. I show up as a real person, not a distant expert.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Haley Beeson

Haley Beeson

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi, I’m Haley Beeson, LCSW, licensed in Utah and co-founder of EternalBloom Counseling in Austin. My background includes working with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, disordered eating, identity concerns, trauma, and relationship challenges. I believe the relationships we have with ourselves and others shape how we experience the world. My work centers on helping people understand those patterns and find more peace and connection within them. I bring warmth, humor, and a trauma-informed, relational lens to each session. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sabrina Shupe

Sabrina Shupe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brigham City, UT


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where healing, growth, and connection can begin, whether that be for short-term or long-term treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Adam Love

Adam Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Holladay, UT


Adam Love is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people through life’s hardest transitions—grief, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and identity shifts. His path to becoming a therapist was anything but linear. Originally trained as a writer, Adam earned an MFA in Creative Writing and worked for over a decade in content marketing. But after the loss of his best friend in 2020, everything changed. In processing his own grief, Adam discovered social work and felt an immediate calling to the field. In his free time, Adam can often be found skiing at Alta or touring Big/Little Cottonwood Canyon, walking the golf course at Bonneville, traveling with his dogs, or losing himself in a photography or videography excursion - and sometimes attempting a beautifully difficult video game.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Beth Pembroke

Beth Pembroke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kanab, UT


“My style is approachable, straightforward, and judgment-free. Mental health can be serious, but psychiatric care doesn't have to feel intimidating or overly clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandee Downes

Dr. Brandee Downes

Therapist

Virtual • Layton, UT


“I approach therapy as a collaborative, steady, and deeply attuned process that honors both the nervous system and the human spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Therapy isn’t supposed to feel like performance. It’s supposed to feel like relief.

I’m Kristen — a licensed clinical social worker who’s spent over 20 years supporting people through transitions, overwhelm, and deep life work. I live in South Portland, Maine with my family, and I understand firsthand the emotional labor, coordination, and internal pressure that come with being a capable, high-achieving woman and mother.

As someone who is neurodivergent myself, I intimately understand the cost of masking — and what it takes to stop performing and start feeling and living.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alicia Fisher

Alicia Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • West Jordan, UT


Hi! My name is Alicia Fisher, I went to the University of Utah for my undergrad and masters in social work. I have spent many years working for various treatment centers throughout Utah. I do drug and alcohol assessments and specialize in addiction, trauma and grief.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paula Bruce

Paula Bruce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Holladay, UT


“I offer real, open-minded, compassionate support. I'd love to learn more about how I can help you on your journey!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Calie Adams

Calie Adams

Therapist

In-person • Provo, UT


I have a deep compassion for people. I am uniquely positioned from the experiences I've had in my life to have the privilege of walking with others on their healing journeys. I believe we all have the capacity for healing, which is a very individualized process. I love what I do and am privileged to do it!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I love animals and have two cats. I have a lot of interests including Yoga, dance, Tai Chi, traveling, art, and nature.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sunny Anderson

Sunny Anderson

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • South Jordan, UT


“I am non-binary, neurospicy, direct and kind, funny, honest, lgtb+, chronically ill, and down to earth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ana Borges De Martinez

Ana Borges De Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Murray, UT


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alona Crigger

Alona Crigger

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I rely on a Person-Centered approach to build rapport with each unique client... I use a variety of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Play Therapy, based on client needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sabrina Finstad

Sabrina Finstad

Therapist

Virtual • Vernal, UT


“Her approach is client-centered and tailored to each person's unique goals, creating a supportive environment where clients can build resilience, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Lowe

David Lowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Provo, UT


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ayaka Lingard

Ayaka Lingard

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeremiah VanDyke

Jeremiah VanDyke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orem, UT


“My goal is to help my clients know themselves better in order to have a better relationship with themselves and those around them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sam Cook

Sam Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Holladay, UT


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Betina Steiger

Betina Steiger

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


“I approach clients from a person-centered view, encouraging them to explore their individual strengths and capacity for growth...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Cynthia Cayer

Cynthia Cayer

Therapist

Virtual • Utah


Hi! I am Cynthia Cayer Sandoval, MS. I moved to Park City for the Olympics and fell in love! For 35 years I have been fortunate enough to have had experience working in multiple settings in the field of counseling treating children, adolescents, and adults. My services include individual therapy, family therapy, and group counseling for all ages. In my free time you will find me out on my trail bike or if I am I am lucky in the powder!!!

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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Utah

Number of therapists serving Utah
There are over 394 therapists in Utah accepting new patients.
394+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 84%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • 58%Select Health - Utah
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 80%Online only
  • 19%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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  • 51%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%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
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 39%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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