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LGBT therapists in Appleton, WI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Appleton, WI

Whether navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions, LGBTQIA+ individuals in Appleton deserve culturally competent mental health support. Headway offers a diverse community of solution-oriented providers ready to meet you where you are. Access talk therapy and medication management services with average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance.

Corinna Heindel

Corinna Heindel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Appleton, WI


“Above all, I strive to make therapy feel human rather than clinical, connecting with clients as people first.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Connie Bode

Connie Bode

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Appleton, WI


“I like to help people move toward a life with living. I like people to be thinking and practicing between sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Patricia Ellis

Dr. Patricia Ellis

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oshkosh, WI


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. My role is to walk alongside you — creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore what's on your mind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Buerger

Jacqueline Buerger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oshkosh, WI


“I'm blunt, honest, and focused on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and what needs to shift.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bethany Harrison

Bethany Harrison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Green Bay, WI


“My goal as a counselor is to help those in our communities to communicate their thoughts, needs, or emotions more productively in order to build stronger bonds AND healthy relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle Boehrig

Gabrielle Boehrig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oshkosh, WI


“I am on your side. Healing is hard. You deserve to feel better and have healthier relationships so let's just start already.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jeramie-Anne Kream

Jeramie-Anne Kream

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sheboygan, WI


“I value real conversations, consistency, and creating an environment where you feel understood, supported, and able to show up fully as yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lucinda Moody

Lucinda Moody

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach is empowering, teaching you about neurobiology so you can understand your behavior and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sabrina Loomis

Sabrina Loomis

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and approachable, with gentle humor when it helps lighten a difficult moment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leah Sutherland

Leah Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I function from a relational, ecowomanism, afrofuturism and Black Queer feminist framework where I use creative processes, curiosity, and compassion as a guide...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Saul

Jennifer Saul

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Kenosha, WI


Clients working with Jenna Saul, MD can expect a clinician who sees the whole person in context. From her psychiatry career, she knows "nature vs. nurture" is one continuum—life events shape us from community to DNA. She focuses on strengths after adversity, helping clients act authentically, true to who they are, not emotions. Avoiding "resilience" (events change us permanently), she sees us as malleable: a chink in armor becomes strength. Dr. Saul tunes into language's power to free or trap us.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Figueroa

Sara Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My focal point is ALWAYS meeting my clients where they are at in life and not where I would like them to be as this is their journey, not mine.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Megan Noren

Dr. Megan Noren

Psychologist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I am passionate about empowering my clients to build self-compassion, nurture healthy relationships, and establish boundaries in a way that aligns with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sarah Groeschel

Sarah Groeschel

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“Therapy isn't about having all the answers, it's about understanding yourself, learning new ways to respond to challenges, and building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
April Shields

April Shields

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“Therapy with me blends CBT, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and somatic tools to support healing and resilience, so you can manage anxiety and burnout with confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lisa Strub

Lisa Strub

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My clients share with me how they feel better after our sessions because they are heard, supported and not judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Woodruff

Emily Woodruff

Therapist

Virtual • Madison, WI


“I strive to provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anne Hysaw

Anne Hysaw

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I don't believe in asking, "What's wrong with you?" I believe behavior makes sense within the context of your life and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Francisco Davila

Francisco Davila

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“Drawing on evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, I aim to help you develop practical tools to manage challenges and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey King

Dr. Stacey King

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a steady belief that people can move toward meaningful change when they feel safe enough to do the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Douglas

Andrea Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, SFT, and trauma-informed care to fit each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kenneth Freeman

Kenneth Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • La Crosse, WI


“My personal and professional motto is to help people recognize the importance of mental health wellness through warmth, acceptance, and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
William Stoner

William Stoner

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I believe that all human beings have a great purpose to be fullfilled. It is my role to help clients develop the skills, confidence and insights necessary to remove the barriers that stand in the way of fulfilling that purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shane Summers

Shane Summers

Therapist

Virtual • Appleton, WI


“I believe people are more than their symptoms or diagnosis, and therapy should help you understand yourself better while also building realistic ways to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
April Zamzow

April Zamzow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Whitewater, WI


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique needs. With younger clients, I incorporate play therapy and expressive techniques; with teens and adults, I use CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Cheryl Welch

Cheryl Welch

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


I serve a broad population of clients coping with crisis, trauma, faith-based issues, relationship and marital issues, substance use and addictions, anger management and emotional dysregulation, career decisions, self-esteem and self-efficacy skill development, and other challenges clients are facing.

My philosophy is meeting clients where they are, without bias or judgment. I believe the client is the expert in their own life, and I am here to walk beside, providing the tools and techniques to support finding solutions and healing. I use an integrative theoretical approach to tailor services to meet the clients' needs. I work with clients from a holistic approach.

I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision, a Master's in Professional Counseling, a Masters in Health Care Administration, and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. I am licensed in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Nurse.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marci Zago

Marci Zago

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what's getting in the way and build practical tools to feel more confident and balanced.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Gutierrez

Emily Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Milwaukee, WI


“I work best with adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and struggling internally, often holding a lot together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain on the inside.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Derek Alcala

Derek Alcala

Therapist

Virtual • Union Grove, WI


“I bring several years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families across school, community, and home settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
LaRae LeTexier

LaRae LeTexier

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Hi, I'm LaRae! I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have experience working with adults and teens struggling with anxiety, life changes, and trauma. I am especially passionate about my work with women and members of the LGBTQ+ community!

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chou Lee

Chou Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I provide a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kara Catrelle, PhD

Dr. Kara Catrelle, PhD

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My work is grounded in Jungian psychology and depth-oriented psychotherapy, with particular expertise in relationships, sexuality and intimacy, life transitions, and the deeper patterns that shape how we understand ourselves and relate to others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ambrosia Spaulding

Ambrosia Spaulding

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a trusting and collaborative space where clients feel supported and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Amanda Westerlund

Amanda Westerlund

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach to therapy is a very direct one. I tell clients that I am a good fit for someone who is ready to work on themselves and create change, even though that can be incredibly hard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carllie Meeks

Carllie Meeks

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Hi, I’m Carllie Meeks, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, and identity work. I hold a Masters degree from Loyola University Chicago and have extensive experience supporting adults in their recovery through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies with compassion and curiosity, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and sense of self. I’m especially passionate about creating affirming spaces for BIPOC individuals navigating healing and self-acceptance

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amber Bouche

Amber Bouche

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“You can expect a space where you feel comfortable being fully yourself, often sooner than you might expect.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly O'Brien-Sillman

Kimberly O'Brien-Sillman

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My goal is to utilize the therapeutic relationship as a conduit of healing in which a strong, trusting relationship between us provides a safe space for you to explore your deepest thoughts and emotions, allowing you to process pain, gain...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nina Powell

Nina Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Welcome! I'm glad you are taking this step towards your growth and healing. Are you challenged with relentless thoughts, communication, or quieting your critical voice? I enjoy helping others manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and foster emotional resilience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Fitchburg, WI


“I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Betsy Atwell

Betsy Atwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evansville, WI


“I have a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and specialized training in treating symptoms of trauma and substance use.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Appleton, WI

Number of therapists serving Appleton, WI
There are over 277 therapists in Appleton, WI accepting new patients.
277+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 75%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%Hmong
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 15%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 6%Psychologist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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