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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Goodyear, AZ

Find affirming mental health support in Goodyear with 590 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage.

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 • Phoenix, 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
Allison Fond

Allison Fond

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to therapy centers on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jade Shelton

Jade Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I assist my clients with managing any addictive disorder. Gambling, substances, sex addiction, food addiction, internet addiction, shopping addiction, codependency etc.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alicia Goodman, MA, Lpc

Alicia Goodman, MA, Lpc

Therapist

Virtual • Phoenix, AZ


“I am a part of the LGBTQ community and wish to support any member of the community especially transgender.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dazhoni Scott

Dazhoni Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Take a moment to sit with someone who offers genuine care, understanding, and a non-judgmental space that's guided by you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pedro Palomino

Pedro Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to helping others is rooted in the values of acceptance, transformation, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maddie Asghari

Maddie Asghari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Goodyear, AZ


“Mental health treatment shouldn't feel like something that happens to you—it should feel like something you're actively creating for yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heather Moore

Heather Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tucson, AZ


My practice is able to see clients for most mental health diagnoses, utilizing most modalities. I specialize in the treatment of addictions and trauma and my experience in these areas is vast. I most enjoy utilizing IFS, EMDR, and AEPD to address these issues. I am EMDRIA certified in EMDR and IFS level I trained.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelly Lewin

Shelly Lewin

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:

  • The Joint Commission
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Common Spirit
  • Mount Sinai Health System

This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:

  • Anxiety & panic disorders
  • Depression & mood disorders
  • PTSD and trauma recovery
  • Substance use and addiction
  • LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
  • Men’s issues & identity exploration
  • Life and career transitions
  • Chronic illness & long-term stress

Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anat Schure

Anat Schure

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I'm passionate about creating an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people can openly express themselves, explore their experiences, and prioritize their emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maria Dahlmann

Maria Dahlmann

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“Maria is a dynamic and compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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