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LGBT therapists in Madison, WI
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Madison, WI
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Madison with 260 affirming, open-minded therapists ready to support your mental health journey. Our providers offer virtual and in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, often available within days. With 70+ insurance plans accepted, the average client saves 75% on sessions—some pay as little as $0 with coverage.
“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
“I provide a compassionate and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is warm and empathic while also utilizing humor, lots of play, and straight-forward communication to build rapport.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe with my whole being that it is the shortest distance between where we are and where we want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is strengths-based, open, warm, and client centered. I believe in walking side-by-side with my clients vs leading them...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
experienced counselor of over 20 years - master's degree from the University of Iowa - college instructor - midwestern upbringing - married to a professor and two adult kids.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you where you are, help you feel understood, and support you in becoming the version of yourself you're working toward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide an empowering and easy going atmosphere while creating a safe space for the client to be challenged and supported in achieving therapeutic goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Hello, I’m Dr. Priyanka Parikh, and I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) with extensive experience providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults from a wide range of backgrounds including Veterans, students, individuals from traditionally underserved communities, and people navigating chronic medical or mental health conditions.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I want you to feel heard. I will have questions and you will have yours. I can also challenge you at times to take healthy risks to make the changes that you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My doctoral training in integrated behavioral health means I think about you as a whole person: your mental health, your history, and the life you actually want to be living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am deeply committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and those exploring or navigating questions of gender identity and transgender experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hello, I'm glad you're here. I'm Julee, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University. I am also recognized by the NBCC as a National Certified Counselor. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples, and has experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, grief, and issues related to self-harm and suicidal ideation.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“My therapy style is best described as honest and strategic in helping you discover the root of your problem...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I take a whole-person approach, considering how biological, psychological, and social factors all influence who we are and how we cope with life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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 5 insurance carriers
“You can expect warmth, curiosity, practical support, and a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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 5 insurance carriers
I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2023, and I have had the privilege of working with a great variety of clients in an outpatient hospital setting over the last three years. Through a trauma informed and person-centered lens, I want to help clients explore concerns relating to shame, depression, anxiety, identity, and more.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with people with disabilities, individuals facing significant mental health concerns, anxiety, and self-harm.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My name is Kati Niekerk and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Madison, Wisconsin. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. My aim is to help clients identify their values and goals, and then create a plan to help them get closer to those values and goals. I use CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves and their environments, and DBT to build the skills needed to live as the best versions of themselves.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with experience across virtual care, outpatient settings, and confined institutions, and a deep commitment to serving individuals from marginalized communities, including , BIPOC individuals,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to each person's unique strengths and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
“You can expect to feel seen, understood, and not judged—especially if you've spent a long time feeling like people don't "get it."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 7 insurance carriers
“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 4 insurance carriers
“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I create a safe environment for you to explore the more painful parts of your life and inner worlds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My philosophy supports the notion that mental health is the biggest investment a person can make for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“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
“I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, identities, and creeds- with a special focus on my fellow military veterans and LGBTQAI+ community members.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Madison, WI
Number of therapists serving Madison, WI
259+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Stress management
- 97%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 5%Spanish
- 1%Hmong
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 84%Woman
- 14%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 54%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 6%Psychologist
- 5%Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
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