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LGBT therapists in Fort Collins, CO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fort Collins, CO

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Fort Collins with 1,169 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating relationships, or managing stress, our providers deliver personalized care through flexible virtual or in-person sessions. With an average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, many clients pay as low as $0 per session.

Lori Geissinger

Lori Geissinger

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am here to provide you with a kind and empathetic ear to process through whatever you need to in order to find inner peace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ben Graf

Ben Graf

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I describe my approach as abundantly human. My approach is active, collaborative, and action-oriented.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Milagros Garcia

Milagros Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore the challenges you're facing at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Pacheco

Patricia Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is compassionate, steady, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing begins at the foundation of our lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. April Tinajero

Dr. April Tinajero

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“In therapy sessions with me, we will establish goals and explore ways to make those objectives happen for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lewis

Jennifer Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I bring a natural optimism to sessions and enjoy exploring clients' strengths as a base to build on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shelly Edwards

Shelly Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I have a deep passion for helping children, teens, adults, and senior adults find their footing, rediscover their strengths, and build lives that feel truly meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathryn Konicek

Kathryn Konicek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cañon City, CO


I'm Kathryn Konicek, founder and owner of Evolve Therapy & Consulting. I am dedicated to helping you cultivate the life you want—without judgment. Seriously, fuck judgment! Whether you're navigating intense life transitions, or recovering from trauma, I work to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can show up exactly as you are, with all the messy, real parts of your story.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 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
Chelsea Staver

Chelsea Staver

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hi there! How's the search for a therapist going? Amidst your sea of options, here's what you need to know about me: I use holistic approaches that value my clients’ trust in their own body and emotions. I specialize in religious trauma, postpartum, and parenthood issues, depression, anxiety, and other traumas. I am a sex-positive LGBTQ+ ally who is HAES aligned. I support Black Lives Matter. Let's talk if that feels in alignment with what you're looking for.

I have been providing individual and couples therapy since I graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015, and I specialize in treating adults.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Arellano

Katherine Arellano

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My clients describe me as kind, direct, interactive, supportive but challenging them when they get stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shawna Urbanski

Dr. Shawna Urbanski

Psychologist

Virtual • Colorado


“I see therapy as a journey in learning how to adapt to yourself, you're whole self; body, brain, and mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ms. Kristy Hayes

Ms. Kristy Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe that feeling safe, accepted, and genuinely understood is the foundation for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Wettlin

Jessica Wettlin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“I pride myself on providing a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. My approach is built on being approachable, personable, caring, and attentive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Medina

Jennifer Medina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Arvada, CO


“When you meet with Jennifer, you can expect a warm atmosphere filled with genuine compassion and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laura Harter

Laura Harter

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am often described by the people I work with as warm yet direct, slightly woo, heart led and intuitive...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Erica M Joy

Erica M Joy

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I offer compassionate attention, deep listening and witnessing along with evidence-based, consent-based, trauma-informed, and intuitive therapy customized for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Allison Quinones

Allison Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in treating religious abuse and spiritual trauma, along with generalized anxiety, depression and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Salazar

Erica Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the infinite capacity of humans to move through and beyond experiences that have brought us down. I bring my real self to the therapy space. I'm a therapist who personally understands the struggle. My clients work with me because they want somebody authentic and down to earth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Ilela

Tanya Ilela

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is a meaningful healing space- one that supports deeper connection to self, others & the world around us.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bryan Contreras

Bryan Contreras

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) master-level clinician with a strong foundation in multicultural counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Nicole Shelton

Krystal Nicole Shelton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


I'm Nicole Shelton, a double board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PMHNP, FNP). My experience in ICU and the ER informs my holistic approach to care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, and trauma across the lifespan. As a military wife and mother, I emphasize lifestyle balance, encouraging patients to integrate nutrition and exercise. I am dedicated to breaking mental health stigma and advocating for veterans and those impacted by trauma, ensuring you feel seen, supported, and empowered on your journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kourtney Tapnio

Kourtney Tapnio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boulder, CO


“I specialize in devising comprehensive treatment plans that address the individual needs of my patients, ensuring a balanced approach to mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Andraschko

Katherine Andraschko

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I enjoy working with youth, members of the LGBTQ community, anxious individuals and people who have experienced trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nyamah Bee Johnson

Nyamah Bee Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of my clients, and psycho-therapy allows me to have the necessary time to fully understand an individual's biopsychosocial experience, and identify the best modality to address their needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Lind

Patricia Lind

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, foster/adoptive parents, and teens and adults living with sensory difficulties.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Grace Bryan

Grace Bryan

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I've always loved working with folks who feel like they're "too much"—the ones who worry they're too loud, cry too easily, or just feel things way more intensely than everyone else.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Rasmussen

Sarah Rasmussen

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I believe therapy is most effective when it's rooted in collaboration and connection. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change, and I work to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as full partners in the process. Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of working in both community-based organizations and private practice — experiences that have shaped a flexible, grounded perspective on how people heal and grow. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and earned my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University. Outside of formal training, I'm committed to continued learning so that I can show up for every client with curiosity, presence, and care.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erin McMahon

Erin McMahon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


Hi, I’m Erin McMahon, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) providing telehealth care across Colorado. I focus on outpatient medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and women’s mental health.

Before becoming a psychiatric NP, I spent more than a decade as a nurse in emergency and critical care, along with inpatient psychiatric experience — so I bring a steady, grounded presence, even when things feel complicated. My care is rooted in shared decision making: you’re an active partner in your treatment, not just a recipient of it. I take time to understand not only your symptoms, but your history, your life, and what matters most to you before we talk about next steps. I’m trauma-aware, identity-affirming, and comfortable with complexity, and I offer culturally humble care to clients of all identities and backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.

I have a particular soft spot for high achievers, eldest daughters, and the people who quietly hold everything together for everyone else. Your first visit is about getting to know you — not rushing to a diagnosis or a prescription. We’ll talk about what brought you in and what you’re hoping for, and my goal is for you to leave feeling genuinely listened to, with a clearer sense of what working together might look like. I’m not your typical provider, and I tend to attract clients who aren’t looking for typical care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Dorothy Sanchez

Dorothy Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Through both short and long-term therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths which can improve their mental/emotional well-being...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“Working with me will allow you to make significant and lasting changes in your life and increase your insight, self-knowledge, and self-reflection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Skagen

Michelle Skagen

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“Healing is possible when trust is established, when unconditional positive regard is felt, and when one's guard is down.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Schopper

Julie Schopper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Basalt, CO


“My clients describe me as laid back, authentic therapist with a good sense of humor, offering a unique and approachable style that makes clients feel at ease while navigating life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“I believe true healing involves hard work, a dose of self-awareness and the diligence to see oneself as being capable of it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Kirk

William Kirk

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I was that kid. ADHD, struggling through high school, barely getting by. I didn't get real support until the end, and treatment changed the trajectory of my life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Leeman

Chris Leeman

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My role as a therapist is not to tell people who they should be, but to help them better understand themselves, overcome barriers, and develop the tools necessary to move forward in healthier and more meaningful ways.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


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
Monica Beltran

Monica Beltran

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am an Indigenous, Latina, and Somatic-based therapist from the Sonoran Desert. I am bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Working to remove the barriers that trauma creates is my expertise. I hold my B.F.A in Dance, a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology/Dance Movement Therapy, and I am EMDR and DARe certified. In my professional career I have worked as an educator and therapist, with over 25 years of experience, serving diverse ethnic and LGBTQ communities. I currently see clients in person in Tucson, Arizona, and I have flexibility in scheduling after the initial consult. I am licensed in Arizona and Colorado. I can see clients via virtual visits in both states.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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