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LGBT therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Gig Harbor, WA

Headway connects Gig Harbor's LGBTQIA+ community with empowering, solution-oriented providers who create safe spaces for exploring identity and relationships. With 661 licensed therapists available and flexible scheduling including next-day appointments, quality affirming care is within reach. Insurance coverage helps make therapy accessible and affordable.

Taelor Drasny

Taelor Drasny

Therapist

Virtual • Gig Harbor, WA


My journey in this field began with a fascination for individual development across the lifespan, particularly in relational and identity formation. I earned my B.S. in Developmental Psychology and Women & Gender Studies, which laid the foundation for my interest in this field. Following my undergraduate studies, I completed two terms of service with AmeriCorps, providing support to individuals and families at Community Resource Centers in California throughout the Sacramento and Bay Area. Through these experiences, I gained valuable insight into how strong communities are built by supporting the well-being of individuals and families. This work ultimately inspired me to pursue an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sonoma State University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tim Korm

Tim Korm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I conduct a thorough evaluation of both your mental and physical symptoms, focusing on how they interact to shape your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Phillips

Melissa Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I help clients facilitate an environment in which they are able to take something from each session and apply it to their daily lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 21 insurance carriers
Cindy Bouchard

Cindy Bouchard

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples, supporting them through relational challenges (such as miscommunication, attachment style differences, and parenting), life transitions (including retirement and career changes, divorce, or becoming parents), struggles with anxiety and depression, and identity exploration. I have a special passion for working with women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elise OConnell

Elise OConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach to therapy is best decribed as client centered. I deeply beleive that there is no one approach to healing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
D. Wayne Smith, MD - Dunamys Telepsychiatry

D. Wayne Smith, MD - Dunamys Telepsychiatry

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“I combine expert psychiatric care with deep therapeutic insights to address emotional, psychological, & physiological barriers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Starr

Barbara Starr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Friday Harbor, WA


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jenny Brady

Dr. Jenny Brady

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


Hello, my name is Jenny Brady. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, accepting patients between the ages of 5 and 70. I hold a doctorate degree in nursing and am also certified as a family nurse practitioner, allowing me to bring a holistic approach to your mental health. I love working with a variety of people and hold a special place in my heart for first responders and members of our military.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosalind Pistilli

Rosalind Pistilli

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My style is warm but direct. I'll challenge you when it's helpful, but I won't do it without first making sure you feel safe and seen.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebekah Studer

Rebekah Studer

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and individuals that deal with severe mental illness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katrina Ryan

Katrina Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or worn down by the demands of life or work? Many of my clients seek therapy during times of transition, burnout, self-doubt, or when they’ve lost connection with their sense of balance and purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, I’m here to provide a supportive space to explore challenges with honesty, resilience, and compassion. I help clients navigate stress, life transitions, and personal struggles while honoring their identities and cultural backgrounds to invite authenticity, balance, and self-discovery.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dana Hill

Dana Hill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Camas, WA


“I believe in the healing power of personalized care and understanding. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Uche Ike

Dr. Uche Ike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I take an integrative approach to mental health, looking at both the psychological and physical sides of well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Basia Cady

Basia Cady

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Hi everyone! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Bumblebee Therapy. I graduated from Western Washington University with my BA in Sociology before obtaining my Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2018. In my role as a social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to work with people from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations with one focus: advocating for my client’s safety and well-being, whatever that looks like for them.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Craig McElroy

Craig McElroy

Therapist

Virtual • Spokane Valley, WA


The therapeutic process is enhanced through safety and relationship. I work to build a rapport with my clients that is grounded in safety, security, and trust.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Sarah Allen

Sarah Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“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 6 insurance carriers
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“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 12 insurance carriers
Christy Fuller

Christy Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I tailor therapy to what works best for you. Techniques I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, a systems approach, mindfulness-based treatment with breathing and relaxation, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelby Spear

Shelby Spear

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I draw from attachment-based, narrative, and evidence-based approaches...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maya Nelson

Maya Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Olympia, WA


“I support Black women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Cierra Ozolin

Dr. Cierra Ozolin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe healing happens when people are given the tools, insight, and space to reconnect with their strengths and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joy Garrett

Joy Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My passion and commitment to you are to help you heal by giving you a safe space to breathe, heal, think, vent, and process your life in a healthy way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rachel Helforoush

Rachel Helforoush

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


Hello, I am a fierce advocate for my patients. My goal is to improve your functioning, thoughts, and enhance self-acceptance and self-love. I listen and together with my patients create a solution-focused treatment plan aimed at enhancing your strengths and reducing your symptoms. I have over a decade of skilled bedside nursing in critical care, hospice, and ICU. My passion is empowering and uplifting others to reach their full quality of life .

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Mercy Ngeusang

Dr. Mercy Ngeusang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“She believes that involving you in your treatment plan is the first step to providing informed consent in all she does, for the best outcomes to be attained.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kent Kelley

Kent Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Let's work together and help you find your direction. My counseling style is highly consultative and coaching-like. It is typically non-directive, as I believe each client pilot's their own ship, but when the situation warrants, there is plenty of idea sharing and strategizing as well.


I have been practicing for 21 years and work with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. I believe that with a strong therapeutic alliance, we can mutually come together and help you find a path forward that suits you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Olivia White

Olivia White

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“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 6 insurance carriers
Donna Rhodes

Donna Rhodes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“With over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, the evolving landscape of mental health care requires not only this intricate understanding of new developments but compassion to approach everyone's unique circumstance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rhonda Heath

Rhonda Heath

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“My approach to care is to meet you where you are. Ideally, you are ready for a holistic approach that focuses on supplements, therapy, TMS, and regular exercise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brooke Pate

Brooke Pate

Therapist

Virtual • Vancouver, WA


“I believe therapy should feel human: honest, relatable, and rooted in genuine connection rather than pressure or perfection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katy Shand

Katy Shand

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My work is guided by a firm belief in each person's ability to navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“LGBTQ+ issues are a deeply meaningful intersection of accepting ourselves and others that I find to be some of the most rewarding to work with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Kristin Puleo

Kristin Puleo

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Hi, I’m Kristin, a compassionate licensed therapist passionate about helping people heal from life’s toughest experiences while rediscovering joy and lightness along the way. With 15 years of experience in mental health counseling, I am licensed in both Washington and New York State. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and respected. I specialize in trauma and PTSD integration, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and building emotional resilience—especially for those navigating complex past experiences. I bring warmth, empathy, and a great sense of humor to every session because laughter can be a powerful ally in healing—it helps lighten the load, build trust, and remind us that hope and humanity coexist even in hard times. Whether you’re in the Pacific Northwest dealing with burnout or deeper wounds, I’m here to support you with genuine care and gentle humor toward greater freedom and connection.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deborah Rutt

Deborah Rutt

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I help people discover new perspectives about themself and their world, plus learn practical tools to help navigate their life with less stress and more joy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Roth

Steven Roth

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I didn't go to therapy to make my external world easier, I went to make my internal world more resilient.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laurie Larimer

Laurie Larimer

Therapist

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“In our sessions, you can expect a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your inner world together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristin Iannuzzelli

Kristin Iannuzzelli

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I integrate traditional talk therapy with deeper, evidence-based modalities—including mindfulness and somatic practices, EMDR, Parts Work, and ADHD coaching—offering a flexible approach where we can draw from what feels most supportive for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Allycen Kurup

Dr. Allycen Kurup

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


I'm Dr. Allycen Kurup, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Tacoma and licensed to practice virtually across Washington State. I specialize in LGBTQIA+-affirming care, transgender issues, trauma, and stress management, and I work with individuals and families. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychological Science from Purdue University and have trained specifically in gender health and LGBTQ+-focused clinical settings. My passion is being a fierce guide and advocate for LGBTQ+ clients, but that is not solely what we need to focus on. I aim to provide an affirming space where LGBTQ+ folks feel inherently understood and can work on any issue.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Thomas Fleming

Thomas Fleming

Therapist

Virtual • Tacoma, WA


“I am a therapist you can feel comfortable opening up too! My sessions provide empathy, insight and effective strategies to assist you to find relief and change!!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ms. Kristy Hayes

Ms. Kristy Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that feeling safe, accepted, and genuinely understood is the foundation for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

Number of therapists serving Gig Harbor, WA
There are over 649 therapists in Gig Harbor, WA accepting new patients.
649+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 92%Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 85%Cigna
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 5%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 27%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 24%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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