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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Chandler, AZ

Chandler's LGBTQIA+ community deserves culturally competent mental health care. Headway offers free consultations to match you with empowering providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity journeys, with flexible virtual or in-person options.

Olivia Russ

Olivia Russ

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Recovery, to me, encompasses far more than just symptom management; it encapsulates the journey toward reclaiming agency, restoring balance, and rediscovering meaning and purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“I take time to understand your complete story—not just your symptoms—so we can develop a treatment plan that actually works for your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bianca Conner

Bianca Conner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Holly Gutierrez

Holly Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


If you tend to overthink, second-guess yourself, or feel emotionally drained by stress or relationships, you're not alone. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll slow things down, make sense of the patterns keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to help you feel more confident in yourself and your relationships.

I also enjoy working with couples who feel caught in cycles of conflict or disconnection and want to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience providing therapy and more than a decade of experience in social services. I've worked in both community mental health and outpatient settings, and my approach blends insight, curiosity, and collaboration with practical strategies you can use in everyday life. I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself while creating meaningful, lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Bernstein

Rebecca Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My clinical lens is founded on the belief that clients are the true experts of their own life, and the therapeutic relationship is a means towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandi Morgan

Dr. Brandi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Communication is a very important skill and remains the basis of my treatment as I seek first to understand then to be understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Preston

Monique Preston

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Think of me as your trusty sidekick with a bag of evidenced based tools and interventions to use on our journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Casey Masen

Casey Masen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“I blend precise medication management with evidence-based therapy when appropriate, and I pair that with practical lifestyle strategies...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Steinmetz

Joshua Steinmetz

Therapist

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“Therapy is a collaborative relationship where two or more individuals work together to bring light to life's questions and unlock strengths we already hold inside...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Vaughn Tsoutsouris

Dr. Vaughn Tsoutsouris

Psychologist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“The comprehension of our the most genuine and organic aspects of ourselves is at the core of successful psychotherapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Burnett

Anna Burnett

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe the partnership between a therapist and client is one built on trust, communication, and willingness to approach challenges with curiosity and open-mindedness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Jenkins

Joseph Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I especially enjoy supporting people navigating substance use and co-occurring struggles, meeting you with understanding rather than judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Desruisseaux

Samantha Desruisseaux

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“If you are looking for a practitioner who balances meticulous clinical judgment with a warm, down-to-earth personality, I would love to partner with you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Solstice

Susan Solstice

Therapist

Virtual • Yuma, AZ


“I believe therapy is all about you. My approach is client-centered which means you are in the driver's seat.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Adam Cerami

Adam Cerami

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


“I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to therapy - meaning I regard my clients as the experts on their own lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aiden Sismondo

Aiden Sismondo

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


I’m Aiden, a Licensed Clinical Social worker that is specialize in trauma informed care and LGBTQIA affirming therapy. My clients would say that I am a warm and down-to-earth therapist that affirms and gives space for you to be yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venus Etsitty

Venus Etsitty

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I strive to create a safe space for others to share their story and find strength in their experience through feeling safe, empowered and in alignment with one's values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Teresa Kangethe

Teresa Kangethe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“Once we agree to walk this journey, it will be my duty to make you feel well taken care of in this journey of recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kevin Garza

Kevin Garza

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I provide a warm, affirming, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Donette Alexis

Dr. Donette Alexis

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to therapy is Holistic in that I consider the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual/religious aspects of my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlynn Hill

Kaitlynn Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“As an eclectic therapist and an ADHD girlie myself, I skillfully integrate various modalities such as DBT, EMDR, solutions-focused therapy, and narrative therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joseph Halloran

Joseph Halloran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. My approach blends clinical expertise with a collaborative, patient-centered philosophy, I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.

I earned my graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing from Northern Kentucky University and have experience treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and medication management for complex psychiatric presentations. My background includes working with individuals navigating life transitions, high-achieving professionals experiencing burnout, and patients seeking thoughtful, personalized medication management.

I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with a focus on clarity, safety, and long-term stability. I aim to avoid overmedication while ensuring symptoms are effectively treated. When appropriate, I integrate supportive therapy techniques into sessions to help patients build insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies.

My practice is fully telehealth-based, allowing for convenient, private access to care. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable discussing what’s really going on — without judgment — and to work together toward meaningful, sustainable improvement in your mental health.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Peterson

Dr. Karen Peterson

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“One of the aspects I find most meaningful about this work is that progress in one area often leads to progress in other areas.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Hydro

Linda Hydro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“With over 25 years in women's health and mental health care, I specialize in women's mental health from a place of deep clinical experience—not just theory.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennie McMillian

Jennie McMillian

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe you deserve a space where you can show up fully, without pretense, and start finding your way forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Gates

Laura Gates

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach is warm, direct and conversational using evidence based treatments to assist you in making the changes needed to improve your relationships including your relationship with yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Kabar

Kimberly Kabar

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I use EMDR as a primary therapeutic treatment because it works. As both a therapist and a trauma survivor, I've witnessed people who have carried unbearable pain for decades finally feel relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Alaia

Brenda Alaia

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“As a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years, my commitment to interpersonal counseling has a solid foundation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Greenberg

Jessica Greenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My work also centers on helping individuals who are ready to break cycles of intergenerational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Friedel

Kelli Friedel

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My therapeutic style is adaptive to meet the needs of each person. I have received training in somatic experiencing so I often incorporate the mind-body connection to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Personal Practitioners

Personal Practitioners

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chandler, AZ


“My treatment philosophy emphasizes both celebrating neurodivergent strengths and addressing genuine challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kathia Yanez

Kathia Yanez

Therapist

Virtual • Tucson, AZ


“I focus on understanding your unique needs and helping you identify what is within your control to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Nyakundi

David Nyakundi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, working closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term wellness and recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roxana Barrios-Orozco

Roxana Barrios-Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I enjoy working with individuals to create a mind-body connection. I focus on getting to know the individual and together working on a unique plan.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kaniz Islam

Kaniz Islam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe physical and mental health are inseparable. Stress, nutrition, sleep, environment, relationships, and emotional well-being all play vital roles in overall health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Darter

Julie Darter

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe in meeting people where they are and work with a multitude of approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, supportive and trauma-informed modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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