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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 672 licensed providers nationally who offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.

Caitlin Pitchon

Caitlin Pitchon

Therapist

Virtual • Kirkland, WA


“I genuinely love helping people better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and feel more hopeful and confident moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorinda Sanders

Lorinda Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado, Idaho Washington & Oregon. I've been in practice 26 years. I graduated from Walla Walla University with a Master in Social Work in 2000. My experience includes working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQ, relational conflict, grief & loss, and adjustment/transitional challenges. I use a number of therapeutic techniques including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness and strengths based techniques. My goal is to help you become a better version of yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ugonna Okafor

Ugonna Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kirkland, WA


“Together, we will evaluate emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, cultural, and rational dimension of your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nimue Love

Nimue Love

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I love working with adults who are ready to dig deep and make healthy changes to live their best lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aen Brauer

Aen Brauer

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe in fostering a deeply caring, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shari French

Shari French

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor (LMFT-S) and an AAMFT Clinical Fellow with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges using a systems-informed approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Raul Padilla

Dr. Raul Padilla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wenatchee, WA


Stimulants, Suboxone and Benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice with DEA guidelines. Dr. Padilla is a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the New York tri-state area and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 6 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. He specializes in mental health and has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Padilla takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Nielson

Deborah Nielson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Psychotherapy provides a safe place to discuss fears, thoughts, and difficult decisions we as humans must make during our journey in life. I believe we are capable of making life changes with the right tools. I am here to listen without judgement. I believe we all have a story to share. Being heard is one of the most important aspects of communication.

My passion is working with clients who have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. By sharing your story, we can begin to process the trauma from experience to a new understanding, while remaining in the present.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Maulden

Lauren Maulden

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I take a hands on approach in sessions to help guide you to make new connections and brainstorm ideas to improve your day to day functioning and well being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Janathan Grace

Janathan Grace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Silverdale, WA


“I believe healing comes on the one hand through recognizing and becoming free of those habits of action and thought that limit and harm you, and on the other hand finding and fostering your true and unique beauty.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Eucheria Mbata

Eucheria Mbata

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I use a holistic approach to complete a comprehensive assessment by diving into your history and health, from childhood illness to current stressors, and using a collaborative approach to achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charles Hoy-ellis

Charles Hoy-ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“As a therapist and a member of the LGBTQ+ community I have experience in navigating rejection, trauma, and discrimination.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gianna Leoncavallo

Gianna Leoncavallo

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I'm very interactive with my clients. I will listen ask questions, provide you feedback and teach you skills...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Chiasson

Dr. Melissa Chiasson

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse clientele; I treat adults ages 21+ presenting with a wide range of issues...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tasha Yibeyin

Tasha Yibeyin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I help clients feel empowered and supported in taking care of their mental health through an interactive, multicultural and trauma-informed lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shannon Eaton

Shannon Eaton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I create a safe and supportive environment and make referrals when needed. The goal is to get you feeling better SOONER rather than later.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Leiva

Christina Leiva

Therapist

Virtual • Seattle, WA


I am a licensed counselor with a Masters in Counseling. My practice is rooted in extensive experience working with diverse populations. I offer a unique blend of evidence-based and creative approaches.I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Somatic interventions such as Expressive Arts.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Bullock

Melissa Bullock

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I strive to not only help folks find an understanding of their situation, thoughts and feelings but to leave with a lightness about them that will carry them through the next week and beyond.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rahab Wanyoike

Rahab Wanyoike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I believe in meeting each person where they are, taking time to understand your story before we talk about next steps.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeffery Watson

Jeffery Watson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seattle, WA


My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Youri Archer

Youri Archer

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“By working collaboratively with my clients, I aim to empower them to develop healthier coping strategies and achieve their therapeutic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Kennedy

Nicole Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seattle, WA


“I believe hope is gritty and requires courage and I believe the magic is found right in that liminal space where we start to open the door to new possibilities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Randall

Ethan Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I have special training in trauma (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) and I know trauma can impact us in many ways...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Charlton Hall

Dr. Charlton Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in trauma treatment, suicidal ideations, supporting people with gender identity issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, anxiety, and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Lindy Steece

Lindy Steece

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I am a believer in Dreams. I believe life is short and quality counts. Trauma, Victim Issues, Domestic Violence & Abuse issues are my primary focus. I have been working with Victims and Survivors for over twenty years.

I am curious about your life and how you handle things. I love animals and nature and take a holistic approach to therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Justin Clarke

Justin Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“With 12 years of experience, I'm an ACT-trained therapist specializing in trauma-informed care & use attachment-based approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Wickersham

Maria Wickersham

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I’m an experiential therapist who helps individuals reconnect with their most authentic selves. I believe that true healing begins when we start living from within—free from the weight of external expectations imposed by society, timelines, family roles, and other outside pressures. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work from a systemic lens. I take a holistic and humanistic approach, considering the full context of who you are—your relationships, sociocultural environment, attachment history, and life experiences.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Gordon Zhang

Gordon Zhang

Therapist

Virtual • Redmond, WA


“Gordon has an honest, warm, and relaxing personality to therapy and strives to be empathically curious towards understanding the client's journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie (Stevie) Willoughby

Stephanie (Stevie) Willoughby

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I aim to normalize and validate my clients' experiences without judgment, and above all, provide the most basic of human needs: to feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Weigle

Amanda Weigle

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I have a background working with people who have survived interpersonal trauma and abuse, emotional distress, grief, chronic physical pain, depression, and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianne Scott

Brianne Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic environment is the best way to create and sustain positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Linda Chia

Linda Chia

Therapist

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“I work with black and indigenous people of color, specifically women of color to remind and reconnect them to the resilience, support and healing that is available internally and externally.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Michael Jennings

John Michael Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


My name is John Michael Jennings and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I'm passionate about creating a supportive space for clients to process what they're feeling and what they've been through. I believe that therapy is about helping people figure out how to live a life that's most authentic to who they are. I specialize in working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, difficult family dynamics, complex trauma, and questions about gender identity and/or sexuality.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Using the creative/eclectic process to explore the conscious and unconscious, discovering feelings/experiences when words are not enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rosenie Dorce

Rosenie Dorce

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Renton, WA


Welcome! and thank you for taking the time to do this step for yourself. As a psychiatric provider, I am committed to working with you and your family on your journey to healing and discovering your best self throughout this process. I am a board certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), currently licensed in Washington State and Massachusetts. I have been working in the healthcare industry for over two decades, treating adults age 18+ with chronic severe anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kim Rodgers

Kim Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Great day to you! I am Kim Rodgers, LICSW (15yrs.). To complete my Master’s of Social Work Degree, I served as a school counselor for grades K-9. Since then, I have worked in Corrections, the Homeless Department and the Vet Center (within the Federal Government), in a Behavioral Health Hospital, and in Community Health. I have a great deal of “outreach work” experience, both personally and professionally.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Rodil

Emily Rodil

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“By fostering a trusting and empathetic relationship, we can work together to overcome many life obstacles and discover your inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yetunde Fadeyibi

Yetunde Fadeyibi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I am passionate about the unique developmental needs of adolescents, to the transitions that happens with adulthood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vincent Dimone

Vincent Dimone

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I create an environment where we start with a Lifestyle Assessment to help understand where you are, where you may want to focus and work on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Chinyere Turner

Dr. Chinyere Turner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and medication management.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Bellingham, WA

Number of therapists serving Bellingham, WA
There are over 658 therapists in Bellingham, WA accepting new patients.
658+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 89%Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Cigna
  • 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%Mandarin
  • 1%French
  • 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 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
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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