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LGBT therapists in Wisconsin

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Wisconsin

Wisconsin residents can access affirming mental health care through Headway's 295 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Average savings of 75% on sessions, with many starting as low as $0 with insurance coverage.

Breanna Zold

Breanna Zold

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and insight-driven. I tailor therapy to each person's needs, helping you uncover patterns, build self-understanding, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Grace Christensen

Grace Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I value genuine connection and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brigid Wenzelow

Brigid Wenzelow

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space, where clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katie Geiser

Katie Geiser

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I am confident that between EMDR or more traditional talk therapy approaches, we can find ways for you to take back your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Haupt

Katie Haupt

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I believe therapy should feel like a steady place where you can be honest about what you're going through—without judgment or pressure to be anything other than yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tierra Yonker

Tierra Yonker

Therapist

Virtual • Fond du Lac, WI


“I believe therapy should be more than talking about problems, it should help you understand yourself in a new way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I am sincere about providing my clients the space and compassion needed to feel understood and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Samantha Bell

Samantha Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I have a love for individuals that have been strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aryanna Klemme

Aryanna Klemme

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“It's important for me in my practice to support my clients with identifying and understanding their emotions so they can improve their connection to themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Wilcoxen

Laura Wilcoxen

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I combine practical coping tools with a gentle, curious space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with what matters most to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Derica Ringo

Derica Ringo

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My style is steady, direct, and compassionate, helping clients explore their patterns while building practical skills they can use in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martha Stany

Martha Stany

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“Clients often describe me as compassionate, real, and insightful...with a sense of humor that can make the work feel a little lighter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Dowis

Ashleigh Dowis

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Hello, my name is Ashleigh Dowis, and I’m glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field, 15 years as a mental health professional. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion, respect, and care. I specialize in working with women who are in transitional periods of their lives and helping them reach their goals. I have experience working with a variety of presenting problems and symptoms including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to big life changes and with traumatic injuries.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marisol McElroy Lopez

Marisol McElroy Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, a former police officer, and a mom, I bring a grounded, empathetic approach to therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Brenda Danielson

Dr. Brenda Danielson

Psychologist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My goal is to help you realize the life you are looking for and to be able to articulate what that is.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bridgette Melton

Bridgette Melton

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My style is supportive and, above all, non-judgmental. My goal is to help you reduce the shame and guilt that rules your internal world when you have ADHD, and I do so with complete empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Goldberg

Meredith Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Milwaukee, WI


To learn more about me, please visit my website:

www.wholepathpsychotherapy.com

And/or

https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/meredith-goldberg-licensed-clinical-social-worker-st-francis-wi

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Pardy

Patricia Pardy

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


I am a Mental Health Counselor, licensed in NY, MA, NJ, NH, RI, KS, UT, WI, IN, AR, and OR, with over 20 years experience in the counseling field. I have had experience assisting clients with a wide range of concerns, such as, parenting issues, family/personal relationships, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and anger management.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brittany Ellie

Brittany Ellie

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Welcome. I am a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience supporting both children and adults. I primarily work with individuals struggling with sadness, guilt, loss, loneliness, panic, overthinking, shame, ruminating thoughts, family issues, trauma, and worry. Having worked as a Grief Counselor in my previous role, I helped individuals navigate life while adjusting to their grief by sitting with people as they share their deepest thoughts and emotions. I offer an inclusive space where clients can feel safe, respected, and seen.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Gomez

Nancy Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I believe that you are the expert of your own life and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emanuel Sanchez Santiago

Emanuel Sanchez Santiago

Psychologist

Virtual • Wisconsin


When people aren't sleeping well, almost everything else becomes harder to manage.

Stress feels heavier. Emotions feel bigger. Relationships become more challenging. Even the coping skills that normally work can start to fall apart.

I'm Dr. Emanuel Sánchez-Santiago, a bilingual Clinical Psychologist providing therapy in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping adults navigate insomnia and sleep difficulties, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, grief, major life transitions, and the emotional impact of chronic stress. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, and people adjusting to significant changes in health, identity, or relationships.

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted—physically, emotionally, or both. Together, we work to understand what's keeping them stuck and build a path toward greater stability, resilience, and well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michele Paoli

Michele Paoli

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wisconsin


“At the core of my practice is the conviction that mental wellness empowers individuals to cope with stress effectively, function well in their daily lives, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brandy George-Copeland

Brandy George-Copeland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, WI


“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
Miriam Corona

Miriam Corona

Therapist

Virtual • Mount Pleasant, WI


“I am an experienced dually Bilingual Professional Counselor working with clients encountering a wide variety of challenges in different stages of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Noelle Muter

Noelle Muter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ashwaubenon, WI


“I believe mental health care is most effective when it feels collaborative, compassionate, and personalized to each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Schneider

Amy Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I believe it's important to understand what's happening before setting any intentions for action, so the first few times we talk, I really just want to listen, and let you speak freely about what's going on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dana Wittenberg

Dana Wittenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


If you've been holding a lot together on the outside while struggling on the inside, you're in the right place! Our work is collaborative and forward focused. With over ten years of experience providing therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and across the lifespan. I am here to help you explore your inner world and reclaim clarity and purpose. I take a strengths-based approach, incorporating tools like mindfulness, grounding, and the creative outlets that resonate with you, with a strong emphasis on whole-person self-care--mind, body, and spirit.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamie Koivisto-Goeppinger

Jamie Koivisto-Goeppinger

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I approach therapy with compassion and curiosity. I have a deep respect for each person's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alex Robison

Alex Robison

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


Hi, I'm Alex! My path into this work began in early childhood development, where I learned just how much our earliest relationships and experiences shape the way we move through the world as adults. That foundation still informs everything I do; I'm endlessly curious about the "why" behind how we feel and behave, and I hold that curiosity with warmth and zero judgment.

Outside of my practice you'll usually find me behind a camera. Photography taught me to slow down and pay attention to small, beautiful details, and to appreciate that the same scene can look completely different depending on where you're standing (a lesson that I find turns out to be pretty useful in therapy as well). I love being out in nature whenever I can and at home I share my space with a cuddly cat who supervises most of my day.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sima Paul

Dr. Sima Paul

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I try to hear what the person is saying and relate to how they feel, I find that approach has helped.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Gustafson

Nicole Gustafson

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I offer a blend of cognitive-behavioral and contemplative approaches to the counseling relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aaron Neumann

Aaron Neumann

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach is compassionate and practical, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your strengths and build tools for the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheree Nelson

Sheree Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My goal is to offer a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Orser

Emily Orser

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


I strive to provide a place of safety and security for those seeking emotional and mental wellness by building meaningful relationships with my clients. I enjoy working with trauma survivors while they find a new way of living with their past. I like to look at a person from a system perspective. What system (family or otherwise) did you grow up with? What does that look like now? What changes can you make in your system to create healthier boundaries and more meaningful relationships?

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsey Retzer

Lindsey Retzer

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I am trained in EMDR and I often take a trauma-informed and interpersonal approach with my therapy clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Boknevitz

Michelle Boknevitz

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ebony Phillips

Ebony Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“I believe in providing an empathetic, curious, and challenging space for adults to learn about themselves and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Ostromencki

Tara Ostromencki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Crosse, WI


“My approach to mental health care is a combination of traditional psychiatry and integrative health practices...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Broussard

Lisa Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“Sessions focus on exploring what matters most to you, building on your strengths, and developing tools to create steady, lasting change that feels realistic and sustainable in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christy Vachavake

Christy Vachavake

Therapist

Virtual • Wisconsin


“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 12 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Wisconsin

Number of therapists serving Wisconsin
There are over 296 therapists in Wisconsin accepting new patients.
296+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Stress management
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%Hmong
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 15%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 6%Psychologist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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