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LGBT therapists in Surprise, AZ

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Surprise, AZ

Find open-minded, warm therapists in Surprise who specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ mental health and identity exploration. Headway offers flexible scheduling with availability within two weeks, free intake consultations, and works directly with your insurance so you can focus on your care without worrying about costs.

Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“My clinical focus includes autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders...”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“I translate complex research into clear, practical care plans that help my patients feel informed and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Flagstaff, AZ


Shara Ally, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based medication management for adults (18+) via telehealth. As an author and TEDx speaker, she translates complex research into clear, practical care plans that help patients feel informed and supported.

Shara specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (PTSD), adult ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, and women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan—including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, PMDD, and menopausal transitions. Her practice is medication-focused and highly collaborative, with education, skills coaching, and supportive check-ins integrated into visits. She coordinates closely with therapists, primary care providers, OB-GYNs, and other clinicians to ensure cohesive treatment.

Patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation reviewing history, symptoms, prior treatments, and goals. Shara practices thoughtful prescribing with transparent discussion of options, benefits, and side effects so decisions are truly shared. She uses measurement-based care—structured symptom tracking—to guide adjustments and reduce trial-and-error. Her whole-person approach integrates sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management when relevant, with streamlined access through secure telehealth and clear after-visit summaries.

Shara's style is warm, direct, and person-centered, grounded in shared decision-making. Her care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in current clinical evidence. Beyond clinical practice, she serves as a nurse educator and academic mentor, shaping future psychiatric clinicians through evidence-based teaching. An international fellowship in India enriched her global perspective through research and teaching in hospital and university settings.

For up-to-date availability, please visit us or call/text us at 415-968-6515.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Abieyuwa Salami

Abieyuwa Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol use recovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Tully

Alexis Tully

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I tailor sessions to your unique goals while drawing from evidence-based treatments. I prioritize helping you understand your nervous system, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a sense of empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Reshma Maharaj

Reshma Maharaj

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gilbert, AZ


Hello, my name is Reshma, and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

I work with individuals to support their mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.

We’ll work together on therapy, medications if appropriate, and practical coping strategies.

My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard and supported.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Drinkman

Melissa Drinkman

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I approach therapy from a collaborative space. I work with people to determine the most appropriate path to healing and growth that is suited to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gary Zarchy

Gary Zarchy

Therapist

Virtual • Gilbert, AZ


“I hope that all my clients can expect to feel unconditionally supported and learn tools and skills they can use to move forward in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carolyne Mburu

Carolyne Mburu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“Carolyne maintains a pleasant atmosphere during consultations, putting her patients at ease and encouraging them to speak freely of their afflictions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ed Lucio

Ed Lucio

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I'm passionate about supporting mothers and fathers through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Colburn

Mary Colburn

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I like to say I "meet clients where they are at." We will explore issues you believe are holding you back from meeting your goals in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heidi Green

Heidi Green

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe we must understand our personal history and heal from the past traumas that contribute to our current problems.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mesa, AZ


“My commitment is to provide a different experience—one where you feel heard, understood, and valued as a whole person rather than just a collection of symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bree Scott

Bree Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe that mental health care should be compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Aaron Ronn

Aaron Ronn

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I know firsthand that yesterday does not have to define tomorrow — and that hope, more than almost anything else, has the power to change the trajectory of a life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sam Barrons

Sam Barrons

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I specialize in working with LGBTQAI+ folks who are struggling with relationships, trauma, panic disorder, and social anxiety to go from feeling overwhelmed and disconnected to finding safety, calm, and confidence within themselves and their...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christopher Fletcher

Christopher Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My basic philosophy is that as long as you're willing to work with me, I am willing to work for you & go through the necessary growing points.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Daniel Lamoreaux

Dr. Daniel Lamoreaux

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“I'm a licensed psychologist offering a warm, collaborative space where you can feel at ease exploring your inner world at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mike Fitch

Mike Fitch

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


There's a point where pushing through on your own stops being resilience and starts just being exhausting. I'm Mike, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, trauma, panic, depression, and the kind of mood and identity questions that are hard to untangle alone. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and actively work with men who are ready to take their mental health seriously. I believe you already have strengths you may not be giving yourself credit for. Clients often describe me as direct, clear, and collaborative.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My approach to mental health care is centered on building trust and understanding, ensuring that each client feels heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Ellis

Dr. Stephanie Ellis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My goal is to have the client feel understood. Asking for help can often be one of the most difficult parts of treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 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
Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Kacey Ardoin Billiot

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My counseling style is empathetic and relational. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with mutual respect.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Malisa Komolthiti

Malisa Komolthiti

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I am an easy-going psychotherapist with a sense of humor. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kayla Smith

Kayla Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


Kayla, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community mental health, recognized the profound disparities in access to mental health care within BIPOC communities. Inspired by a vision of creating a space where healing is both inclusive and affordable, she founded Helen’s Project with the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of their background or financial situation.​​Helen’s Project operates on the principle that culturally competent and empathetic mental health care is essential for holistic well-being. The organization collaborates with a diverse team of mental health professionals who not only possess clinical expertise but also understand the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by the BIPOC community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves. In my spare time, I work as an outdoor educator and manage my own private practice and guide Outdoor Retreats

I believe it is helpful and important to translate what is discussed in session and in telehealth meetings into lived experience and real change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Madden

Daniel Madden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arizona


“My background includes over five years of psychiatric healthcare experience, which has shaped a calm and practical approach to medication management and therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Braunstein

Rebecca Braunstein

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“By strengthening awareness and self-attunement, one can truly begin to become enlightened and embrace healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Mahlon Roun

Dr. Mahlon Roun

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I have a very laid back approach to therapy. I take my role, as a guide, very seriously and have found that a relaxed approach is best for helping people feel comfortable opening up to me.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Ewald

Christine Ewald

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I believe that we all have a need to feel truly heard and understood in a safe and supportive space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Douglas

Andrea Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“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 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Michelle James

Dr. Michelle James

Psychologist

Virtual • Arizona


“Licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and older adults dealing with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marisa DiMartino

Marisa DiMartino

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I combine evidence-based practices like CBT and mindfulness-based interventions with a reflective, relational style that honors the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Heim

Yvonne Heim

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I help clients learn how they can take control over their mental health rather than their mental health having control over them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Casey Stone

Casey Stone

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I approach therapy from a person centered perspective, which means I believe a strong relationship built on trust and safety is the foundation for meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa De Leon

Vanessa De Leon

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“I bring a unique mix of energy, creativity, and empathy to my work, integrating mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Greg Custer

Greg Custer

Therapist

Virtual • Scottsdale, AZ


“I'm here to help you heal yourself with a new, creative perspective and find resources you didn't know you possessed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 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
Katina Walker

Katina Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Arizona


“My practice centers on helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of infertility, postpartum, perinatal mental health, anxiety, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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