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LGBT therapists in Bellingham, WA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham's mental healthcare community welcomes LGBTQIA individuals seeking affirming, open-minded providers experienced in gender and sexual identity support. Headway connects you with 674 licensed providers nationally who offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.
“The seeds of recovery lie within the stories we tell about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have a decade of experience working in mental health and specialize in the treatment of mood disorders (bipolar and major depressive disorder), OCD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and psychotic disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I create a safe, supportive environment for clients struggling with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, and mood dysregulation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I'm warm and direct. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. I do believe that creating a compassionate environment for therapy is an essential foundation for personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is centered on you—the patient. I take the time to understand your specific needs and goals, creating a personalized treatment plan that fits your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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 10 insurance carriers
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed lately? Or struggling with depression or anxiety for as long as you can remember? Everyone might be dealing with something different. My job is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for your pain to be seen. I hope you will feel safe to talk about everything in this space. I believe that psychotherapy, at its core, should be a healing relationship. Through this relationship, you can slowly learn to experience your life a little differently.
My name is Bryant. I hold a doctorate degree in clinical psychology (Psy.D.). I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in WA. I have experience working with patients across age ranges who struggle with various issues. I can provide therapy in both English and Mandarin.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m Ozzie (Ohh-Zee) —a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 26 years of experience in healthcare. I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, supporting individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and more.
In my practice, I strive to create a warm and collaborative environment where you feel heard and supported. My approach blends therapy and medication management, always tailored to your unique needs and goals. I’m here to help you navigate your journey toward healing and to help you feel more like your true self.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“The challenges that present in our lives can be overwhelming and debilitating. It is important to know that you are not alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is gentle, person‐centered, and strengths‐based, using solution‐focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to help young people feel more confident, understood, and connected with themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma, complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression, and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I tailor my approach to fit each individual or couple I work with. Every person has different needs/learning/coping styles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My primary approach is OCD-specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a method I learned directly from its creator, Dr. Steven Phillipson.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With advanced training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have been caring for clients for over a decade. I treat various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorder, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I integrate medication management with providing a deeply caring space for compassion and healing, because all healing is nurtured from genuine human connection and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to navigate challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, Washington State University.
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon UniversityLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy with me isn't a sterile clinical interview or a place to be judged. I believe in real, human to human conversation...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I help clients build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity using an existential, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I offer a realistic and nonjudgmental approach to care. I aim to create an environment where my patients can really open up and tell me what they are feeling and we work TOGETHER to create an effective plan of care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis—by combining evidence-based medication management with supportive psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that trust, open-mindedness, and nonjudgmental therapeutic communication are foundational to successful treatment outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic approach is direct, but kind, and focused on helping clients find empowerment, self-acceptance, greater joy, sources for meaning, and deep inner peace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is that you blossom into the healthiest version of yourself and thrive in all aspects of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma with a holistic perspective of psychodynamic modalities, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, yoga, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is client-centered, rooted in deep respect for your unique journey. Together, we'll work to gently unravel what's happening within...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Dr. De La Mora believes true long-term health happens when we use many tools at the same time which include medications, psychotherapy, sleep hygiene, adequate nutrition, sufficient exercise, social connection and mindfulness techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe you have the ability to create the change you want for yourself, and I am here to help you uncover that potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a systems perspective, recognizing not only the individual but the relationships and environments that influence well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Our sense of self is shaped by the stories we create about ourselves. I believe those stories are better expressed through art.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“She gently pushes clients to confront patterns that no longer serve them while consistently reinforcing their strengths, resilience, and inherent worth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I am committed to empowering individuals and fostering resilience through evidence-based, compassionate care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Like Life, therapy is a journey. I'm here to help facilitate the new perspectives, healing, and empowerment to lead you towards growth, insight and clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My experience has primarily encompassed LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent populations, those seeking identity-affirming and kink-friendly/sex-positive care, substance abuse treatment, and those struggling with grief, mood disorders and life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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I have a Master's degree in Psychology. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Child Mental Health Specialist with a background in teaching. My specialty is childhood trauma, (children and adults), grief and PTSD Nero divergent individuals such as ADHD, OCD, Autism spectrum
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Bellingham, WA
Number of therapists serving Bellingham, WA
658+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 89%Regence BlueShield of Washington
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Cigna
- 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%Mandarin
- 1%French
- 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
- 92%Online only
- 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 76%Woman
- 21%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 28%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 23%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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