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LGBT therapists in Yakima, WA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Yakima, WA

Finding culturally competent mental health support in Yakima is accessible through Headway's network of empowering providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. Our platform supports both talk therapy and medication management with convenient virtual and in-person sessions designed around your schedule.

Marisa Dotts

Marisa Dotts

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Brittany Canfield

Dr. Brittany Canfield

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I am a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused care and integrative therapies. I utilize EMDR alongside other bottom-up approaches such as somatic and IFS-informed therapy. I am clinically trained in classical psychoanalysis, brief psychodynamic interventions, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and will draw upon these frameworks when clinically relevant.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Nathan Goins

Dr. Nathan Goins

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“Ultimately, I want my clients to see themselves as strong, capable people who can maintain their well-being and continue to grow both in and out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yanlin Tso

Yanlin Tso

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in working with queer, neurodivergent and BIPOC people using Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing training to help people learn to resolve trauma at the body level beyond verbal processing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Skaggs

Christopher Skaggs

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I currently accept individual adult clients only through Headway. I do not provide couples or family therapy through this platform at this time.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+ clients seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and more connected relationships. My approach is warm, relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through safety, honesty, and meaningful connection.

I specialize in relationship therapy, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, attachment wounds, complex trauma, and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. I also support clients navigating life transitions, grief, shame, self-worth, communication challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves and others.

My work draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, somatic awareness, humanistic and existential therapy, and trauma-informed care. I help clients slow down, listen inward, understand their patterns, and develop more compassionate and empowered ways of relating.

As a queer-affirming therapist, I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients and relationships. I strive to create a space where clients can bring their full selves—without judgment—and explore healing in a way that honors their identities, histories, relationships, spirituality, and lived experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Thurman

Michelle Thurman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Olympia, WA


“At the heart of my practice is a belief that healing happens when we stop fighting ourselves and start listening.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers
Antonia Sloan

Antonia Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I aspire to find the best approach that will enable you to gain insights, achieve personal growth and develop happiness within your life and personal relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lynsey Isaacs

Lynsey Isaacs

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, getting to the root cause of problematic thoughts and behavioral patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ruby Stocking

Ruby Stocking

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, neurodivergent affirming care, anxiety, depression, reproductive and perinatal psychiatry, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamal Williams

Jamal Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I combine my psychiatric and psychotherapy work together, to treat my clients through an integrative approach that works to treat the entire challenge you're facing, from a medicinal but also therapeutic way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I aim to cultivate a therapy relationship that merges lived, desired, and present experiences with a long-developed capacity for understanding trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Pollard-Szollosy

Ruth Pollard-Szollosy

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I identify as a queer, jewish, latinx individual. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, adolescents and children, family issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues, addiction issues, and have experience with neurodivergent individuals on the...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Colleen Marion

Colleen Marion

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I have worked in the mental health field for 15+ years and love working with people from all backgrounds. I graduated from the University of Washington School of Social Work where I earned my Masters in Social Work. I have spent time working in outpatient mental health clinics, local hospitals and various non-profits in King County. My passions include providing gender-affirming care, support for members of the LGBTQ+ community and adolescents.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andrea Marino

Andrea Marino

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I've witnessed the vulnerability, grit, strength, courage, resilience, and determination of people in extremely compromised circumstances...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ozzie Hairston

Dr. Ozzie Hairston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


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 8 insurance carriers
Tenishia Santiago

Tenishia Santiago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“Tenishia is a retired Navy Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, that specializes in attention difficulties, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, OCD, military issues, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emma Pereira

Emma Pereira

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Through thoughtful reflection and exploration in a therapeutic environment, we will work to identify what's important to you, the strengths you possess and the direction you seek.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ares Minks

Ares Minks

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My mantra is, there is always another perspective. In any situation I encourage empowerment which means looking at the circumstances from different angles and owning what you can so you can change what you can.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“My approach is collaborative, integrative, and individualized. I take time to understand your symptoms, medical and medication history, sleep, stress, physical health, daily routines, and goals before recommending a plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lee Gilman

Lee Gilman

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Hi there, my name is Lee. I am a bi-racial, first-generation Vietnamese-American, and I believe the best therapy happens when we bring our full, authentic selves into the room. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I have a passion for working with couples and diverse populations. My goal is to truly understand and connect, offering a space filled with warmth, radical acceptance, clear accountability, and—fair warning—the occasional painful dad joke.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chanin Hanson

Chanin Hanson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I combine integrative health methods with evidence-based Western practices to create a holistic treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
John Arlotto

John Arlotto

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My style is relaxed and conversational. I want our meetings to be a safe space for you to heal, learn, and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly Holmes

Kelly Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I believe in our capacity to adapt, grow, love, grieve, overcome & thrive. Stressful events, trauma, loss, illness & change can overwhelm our ability to cope. We become stuck. We protect ourselves to avoid ever feeling that pain again. Solutions that once worked become part of the problem. When the wound is triggered, we experience pain & distorted ways of thinking. In therapy, we journey together to uncover & remove blocks to healing, transforming pain & loss into meaning, awareness & choice.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Susan Poznyansky

Susan Poznyansky

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I want to be here to support you in riding out and navigating the challenges so you can thrive and take in the joys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Tallar

Sandra Tallar

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, WA


I want to provide a warm environment for you to grow, and learn more about yourself. My office is a place of healing and warmth. I have been counseling for 13 years, and love meeting new clients and working with them in their story.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Morgan

Heather Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I help people with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, anger, dealing with life transitions, and creating a more values-driven life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dee Edwards

Dee Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


My name is Randi, but I go by Dee. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience supporting women through life’s most challenging and transformative seasons.

I specialize in working with women who may appear to have it all together on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Whether you’re navigating trauma, depression, or simply feeling stuck and in need of clarity and support, I offer a space where you can exhale, be understood, and begin to move forward with confidence.

My approach is feminist-led, direct, warm, collaborative, queer, and tailored to your unique needs. I bring extensive experience from a variety of clinical settings, along with a deep respect for the complexities of balancing personal, professional, and emotional demands.

Together, we’ll focus on helping you regain a sense of control, strengthen your resilience, and create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica Brown

Erica Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My passion lies in empowering individuals to develop healthier relationships, enhance emotional regulation, and build the tools needed to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Patrick Martin

Dr. Patrick Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am also a transgender man. I bring lived awareness of what it can mean to navigate systems and relationships that do not always understand or respect difference.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jenna Lopez

Jenna Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Vancouver, WA


“I enjoy helping others discover their most authentic self, learning to use self love, compassion and nurturing skills to cope with anxiety and overcome blocks...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
RJ Solomon

RJ Solomon

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“As a counselor of color, my calling is to offer an intersectional perspective, particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Tallant

Carol Tallant

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My expertise is working primarily with female identifying individuals who have survived sexual trauma, childhood related abuse, and other forms of interpersonal trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Williams

Victoria Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I have been a LPC for over 10 years and have worked with a very diverse group of clients. They range in age from 6 to 60. I specialize in adolescents and trauma. I have also worked with depression, anxiety, personal relationships, parenting problems, addictions, emotional abuse, and physical trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jeremy Fain

Jeremy Fain

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“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 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Yakima, WA

Number of therapists serving Yakima, WA
There are over 691 therapists in Yakima, WA accepting new patients.
691+
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
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 90%Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 85%Cigna
  • 51%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 23%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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