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LGBT therapists in Aurora, CO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Aurora, CO

Aurora's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support from providers who truly listen and affirm your identity. Headway partners with open-minded therapists across the city offering flexible scheduling, insurance coverage, and free consultations to help you find the right fit.

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greenwood Village, CO


“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
Jaclyn Twaddle

Jaclyn Twaddle

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Clients often describe me as warm and steady, someone who makes it easier to say the things that are hardest to say.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Arrowsmith

Jacob Arrowsmith

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My background in community mental health helps me stay grounded, practical, and nonjudgmental in my approach, and I value meeting people exactly where they are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
C Blanck

C Blanck

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My aim is to create a collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered from the very first session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Moreno

Melissa Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“With over 20 years of training and experience in DBT, I guide clients in developing skills they can carry into daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Tatiana Cox

Dr. Tatiana Cox

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am driven to support individuals as they navigate the challenges of life, through collaborative and evidence-based approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anna Bellard

Anna Bellard

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


I'm Anna Bellard, LCSW, a trauma therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting adults through anxiety, PSTD, and the lasting impact of trauma. I specialize in EMDR therapy and somatic-based approaches that help clients heal not just mentally, but through the nervous system as a whole.

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Vermont and completed my Master of Social Work at University of Denver in 2020. My clinical background includes inpatient psychiatric care, adult partial hospitalization (PHP), and dual-diagnosis treatment, where I worked with complex trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.

Overtime, my work led me to focus on individual therapy for adults seeking deeper healing, emotional regulation, and reconnection with themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila Trabelsi

Sheila Trabelsi

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in working with high-achieving adults, professionals, entrepreneurs, perfectionists, fellow therapists and healthcare workers, men learning to reconnect with their emotions, pilots, and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Elste

Carrie Elste

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Evergreen, CO


Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or burnt out? Navigating the pressures of life can strain your relationships and diminish your self-worth. I specialize in helping talented and gifted high performers cultivate self compassion, stop worrying, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we'll explore your feelings, thought and behavior patterns, empower your voice, and create sustainable habits. Through this collaborative journey, we’ll set attainable goals that foster emotional balance and resilience, guiding you toward the fulfilling life you deserve. You're not alone - let's uncover your path to holistic well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Rivers

Janet Rivers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Conifer, CO


“After we meet, you will feel more competent and confident. You will have a sense of connection and feel more hopeful about life!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Erika Poling

Erika Poling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Boulder, CO


“The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margaret Dyal

Margaret Dyal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Boulder, CO


“I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and participating in decisions about their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francine Bejarano

Francine Bejarano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Boulder, CO


“I bring a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental approach to my work and genuinely believe that every person — and every relationship — is worthy of care and attention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jamie McCartney

Dr. Jamie McCartney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Boulder, CO


“My goal is not just to prescribe medication, but to truly understand what's going on and help you feel better in a way that aligns with your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robert Wickersham

Robert Wickersham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Boulder, CO


I am a published researcher and licensed professional counselor with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.


I am trained in the scientist-practitioner model and strive to ensure my clinical approach to therapy is informed by up-to-date and cutting edge research. I strive to create a safe and judgement-free therapeutic relationship where we can collaborate to accomplish your goals.



LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Wickersham

Rebecca Wickersham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Boulder, CO


“My therapeutic approach combines existential and humanistic perspectives with specialized training in trauma, dissociation, grief, anger management, and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Esther Horowitz

Esther Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Boulder, CO


“Over the past decade I have learned that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to counseling. This is why I take an integrative approach to sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cassie McCormick

Cassie McCormick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Boulder, CO


Hi, my name is Cassie! As a systemically trained therapist, I work with Couples, Families, and Individuals with ages ranging from early adolescence through to adulthood. My areas of expertise include Trauma, ADHD, ASD, Couples and Family therapy. I offer both In person and Telehealth therapy. I have an office both in Boulder and Broomfield please directly message me if you would like to learn more about what days and hours I am in each office and schedule with me for an in person appointment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beka Davis

Beka Davis

Therapist

In-person • Boulder, CO


“I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and appreciate the incredible resilience and strength of people.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Howland

Anne Howland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boulder, CO


“I help my clients to slow down and work with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Melody Bourret

Melody Bourret

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Boulder, CO


“I believe in a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that true healing goes beyond symptoms to embrace the whole person.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cory Wendling

Cory Wendling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boulder, CO


“I'm about helping you find real solutions, embrace your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Courtney Sanders

Courtney Sanders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boulder, CO


“I am passionate about helping people build healthier relationships, identify behavioral patterns, find their purpose and improve their confidence and self worth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jenna Drennen Lpc, Lac

Jenna Drennen Lpc, Lac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Longmont, CO


“My passion lies in guiding adolescents and adults (18+) on their wellness journeys, helping them take transformative steps toward healing, embodiment, and self-leadership.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathleen King

Kathleen King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Longmont, CO


“Kayti believes in meeting clients where they are at, in order to form a strong therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Mangum

Samantha Mangum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Longmont, CO


“My approach sits on the foundation of person-centered theory and eco-psychology. I believe in office-space therapy but really enjoy using the environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kait Keeley

Kait Keeley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Longmont, CO


“I view behavior as communication and work to understand what a child's nervous system is expressing rather than focusing on symptoms alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Trent Claypool

Dr. Trent Claypool

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Monument, CO


“I specialize in empowering athletes to overcome performance anxiety, build confidence, and enhance resilience through personalized mental training.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brittney Abuso

Brittney Abuso

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greeley, CO


I was born in Wyoming and raised in Colorado. I attended The University of Northern Colorado for my undergraduate degree in Psychology and then I completed my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.

I have certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicole Bridge

Nicole Bridge

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Loveland, CO


“Clients often describe me as direct, honest, and warm, and I work to help you better understand yourself, take accountability, and build meaningful skills for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lewis Headrick

Lewis Headrick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Loveland, CO


“Learning to be kind to yourself will help you to self-regulate. Building good habits, with warmth, humor, and compassion for yourself are learnable skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Chapman

Andrea Chapman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Windsor, CO


“I always want my clients leaving session knowing that they have the power to really challenge anxiety and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Hodge

Rebecca Hodge

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I provide every client with a compassionate, non-judgmental, safe space, where they feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Sakamoto

Dawn Sakamoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I work with ages 12 through adulthood, meeting people wherever they are—emotionally, mentally, and sometimes just "barely holding it together on a Tuesday."”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kendrick Lutz

Kendrick Lutz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I have had many successful outcomes with clients like you, where they have learned many coping skills and gained insight into their thinking, feelings, behaviors, and shifts in their perspective of everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Ryan Clay

Ryan Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Peyton, CO


“I like to think I am an easy going and very charismatic person so when you leave my first session you should be feeling much more comfortable with therapy and hopeful for results.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicena Fontaine

Nicena Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Collins, CO


“I help people understand their mental health and personality, so that they can find what helps best, and enjoy their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Higbee

Kayla Higbee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


Hello! I'm Kayla, and I’m excited to be part of your journey. After spending over 13 years in education, I transitioned into the mental health field, earning my Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Services from UCCS here in Colorado Springs. I deeply believe that each person’s path to growth is unique, and I’m committed to supporting my clients with the therapeutic approach that best fits their needs. I’ve seen incredible healing unfold through the strong, authentic connections and relationships we build together. I’m here to walk with you every step of the way.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ashley Nielsen

Ashley Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Collins, CO


“Ashley uses a holistic approach to help her clients explore their stories at their own pace and create the future they want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Goltz

Kristen Goltz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Collins, CO


Hi, I'm Kristen Goltz, MS, LMFT — a trauma therapist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 therapy. I work with teens (13-17) and adults (18+) in-person in Fort Collins and virtually throughout Colorado and Florida.

I came to this work not just through training, but through my own healing journey. I know what it feels like to be weighed down by the past, to understand your patterns but still feel stuck, and to wonder if real change is actually possible. It is. I've lived it.

I specialize in complex trauma, relational trauma, attachment wounds, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, co-parenting and divorce recovery, and ADHD. If you've done therapy before but still feel stuck in the same patterns — this work goes deeper than traditional talk therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Aurora

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Aurora, CO starts with identifying what kind of support matters most to you. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, gender identity, coming out, relationship dynamics, or the cumulative stress of navigating a world that isn't always affirming. A provider with specific experience in LGBTQIA+ concerns can make a meaningful difference — look for licensed therapists or psychiatrists who list affirming care as a specialty and describe their approach in their bio.

Aurora is part of the broader Denver metro area, which means you may have access to providers who offer both in-person sessions locally and virtual appointments across Colorado. When comparing providers, consider their credentials, areas of focus, and whether their communication style feels like a fit. Many providers offer a free phone consultation, which can help you gauge comfort before committing to a full session.

Therapy in Aurora can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options are available when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before booking. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Using your benefits is one of the most straightforward ways to access consistent, affirming care at a price that works for you.

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