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LGBT therapists in Renton, WA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Renton, WA

Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Renton with affirming, open-minded providers who understand gender and sexual identity concerns. Access 699 licensed therapists offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within days and free initial consultations available.

Kelci Schaeffer

Kelci Schaeffer

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to build more authentic, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Rachel Hill

Dr. Rachel Hill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“In our first session, my focus is on listening to your story and understanding your mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nallely Martinez

Nallely Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 11 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 5 insurance carriers
Val Jones

Val Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Bellingham, WA


“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
Gina Weintraub

Gina Weintraub

Therapist

Virtual • Bellevue, WA


“My approach is holistic and compassionate, integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and evidence-based strategies to support healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keife Earley

Keife Earley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I combine medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and functional medicine principles to address mental health comprehensively.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Egleston

Amanda Egleston

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe everyone deserves the chance to have a safe and warm place to share and explore all the complexities of their lives, and I strive to provide that in my counseling sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Miu Hart

Dr. Miu Hart

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is integrated, relational, and depth-oriented, with a focus on understanding how early experiences and old wounds shape our present selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Calleaghn Kinnamon

Calleaghn Kinnamon

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“How often do we get to sit with someone who cares unconditionally, with no agenda but our wellbeing (as we define it)?”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Omoye Ehizuelen

Omoye Ehizuelen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“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
Susan Zingalli

Susan Zingalli

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


Are you the person who keeps it all together but you're exhausted doing it? I specialize in substance abuse, anxiety, burnout, and depression. Many of my patients spent decades being told they were fine, just anxious, just disorganized, just needed to try harder. They weren't. They needed the right evaluation and the right support.

I offer telehealth psychiatric care across Washington State. Most patients are seen within 1–2 weeks. I accept Cigna, Aetna, Quest Behavioral Health, and Carolina plans.

If you're ready to stop managing symptoms alone and start actually understanding your brain, I'd love to work with you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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 9 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, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seandel Aiken

Seandel Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“She has successfully utilized a therapeutic approach of reality therapy and choice theory that does not dwell on the past but how to live in the here and now...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Olley

Jennifer Olley

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


About Me

Struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and/or chronic illness and still feeling stuck? Many of my clients have done years of talk therapy but continue to feel disconnected. You understand your patterns intellectually, but your nervous system hasn't caught up yet.

In my 22 years of clinical practice, I have found that nervous system dysregulation sits at the crux of all chronic illness, trapping the body in survival mode and blocking true physical and emotional healing. As a University of Washington graduate, I provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based care specializing in trauma resolution, discovering your true life purpose, and helping individuals make meaning out of tragedies. My approach balances academic and clinical rigor with a highly intuitive style, integrating somatic work and core beliefs to create deep, lasting relief. I describe myself as a direct, compassionate "soul sister" with a humorous, no-nonsense style—because let's face it, the human plight is nuts! Beyond individual therapy, I extend this transformative work to the community by offering interactive public workshops designed to help people get out of their heads and step into integrated change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 2 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 19 insurance carriers
Jon Junejo

Jon Junejo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I am direct about what I observe and open to the kind of complexity that others sometimes step back from.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Jenny Brady

Dr. Jenny Brady

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mountlake Terrace, WA


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
Michael Lysaght

Michael Lysaght

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Washington


“I specialize in treating LGBT concerns (individual and relationship), and augment my practice with specialized training in transgender care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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
Tasha Oladipo

Tasha Oladipo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to meet you at the point of your need. I am an active listener, I strive to understand your concerns, provide clarification, and answers to your questions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Simone Kurtz-Dougherty

Simone Kurtz-Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I work especially well with LGBTQ+ adults and others who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional spaces.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anita Glenn-Reller

Anita Glenn-Reller

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


  • Hi, I’m Anita, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience and national board certification. I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, occupational and relationship struggles, burnout, and major life transitions.
  • Many of the people I work with feel stuck in painful patterns that leave them overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
  • My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies tailored to each person's unique needs, helping clients gain clarity, get unstuck, create lasting change — and ultimately exhale, feeling lighter and more grounded.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ciara Pemberton

Ciara Pemberton

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a real, supportive conversation-I listen, and I don't judge.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Robert Ring

Robert Ring

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My therapy style is warm and straightforward and I find it essential to bring respect, sensitivity, and compassion to each session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Hope

Michael Hope

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe lasting healing occurs when trauma is addressed at both the emotional and nervous system levels.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sara Abbott

Sara Abbott

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am a queer, millennial, with ADHD. This informs how I see the world and can help inform who is a best fit to practice with me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Noelani Arreola-Anduha

Noelani Arreola-Anduha

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“People describe me as calm, warm, and supportive. Like a warm sweater that you can rely on to be there for you when you need it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Noble Barkley

Noble Barkley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Spokane, WA


“I feel that counseling is most effective when the client and the clinician connect in a way that encourages honest feedback and empowerment for the client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shelby Hinders

Shelby Hinders

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I bring a deep well of experience supporting people through some of life's hardest moments. My background spans hospital ER crisis work, oncology and end-of-life care, and geriatric mental health with veterans at the VA, including those in the early stages of memory loss and the caregivers supporting them. I've also worked closely with homeless veterans, individuals navigating grief and loss, PTSD, and those trying to leave domestic violence situations. Alongside this, I support clients with anxiety and depression, and I enjoy working with teens as well. Whatever you're carrying, chances are I've sat with someone facing something similar, and I bring that experience with me into our work together.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Temple Jackson

Temple Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“It is always my professional goal for my clients to complete each counseling session having a greater sense of who they are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Ana Bulnes

Ana Bulnes

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in working with autistic and ADHD adults, parents of neurodivergent children, and highly sensitive or creative professionals who often feel misunderstood or overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Benjamin Cornell

Dr. Benjamin Cornell

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“I engage frequently with questions, observations, and hypotheses, and talk about the thought process behind them, but I rarely give advice, assign "homework," or guide "exercises."”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lacey Thompson

Lacey Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Recognizing that there is no universal manual for life, Lacey believes that through supportive collaboration, individuals can develop a personalized blueprint that honors autonomy while strengthening self-awareness and a sense of self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ireshia Smith

Ireshia Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Washington


“I am committed to creating a safe, uplifting, empowering, and supportive space where you can openly share your concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Deborah Jones

Dr. Deborah Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


I’m Dr. Deborah E. Jones, PhD, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to care—combining evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote lasting emotional wellness.

I’ve worked in nursing for more than 30 years across clinical care, education, and leadership, and for the past eight years I’ve specialized in psychiatric mental health as a nurse practitioner. My specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to invest in their personal growth and well-being.

At Deborah E. Jones, Psychiatry & Mental Wellness, PLLC — A Lucid Collaborative, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where insight, healing, and clarity come together—empowering you to live with greater peace and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Traci Tolliver

Traci Tolliver

Therapist

In-person • Yelm, WA


“I believe the client is the expert of themselves and has many of the answers they need; they just need help getting there.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Renton, WA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Renton, WA
There are over 21 therapists in Renton, WA accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Depression
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Grief or loss
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Premera Blue Cross Washington
  • 86%Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 5%Arabic
  • 5%Spanish
  • 5%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 62%Woman
  • 38%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 29%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 19%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 24%Family therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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