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LGBT therapists in Colorado

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Colorado

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Colorado with 1,171 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Sheila Lores

Sheila Lores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Denver, CO


“My approach blends traditional psychiatric care with holistic, mind-body methods to support your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carol Cohen

Carol Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Developing strategies together for improving your situation, communication and self awareness are keys to accomplishing goals for living your best & most productive life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Heather O'Brien

Heather O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aurora, CO


“I approach therapy as a collaborative process and work with you to identify what you need and what you want your goals to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa McCormick

Melissa McCormick

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I am a queer therapist and have been a licensed therapist for over a decade. I graduated with my Masters in Mental Health Counseling in 2013, and have focused my career on the intersection of eating disorder treatment and the queer community. I am passionate about my community role and am excited to meet you! I have experience working with clients who are struggling with health disabilities, chronic conditions, ADHD, OCD, end of life issues and more. I encourage you to book a session to see if we're a good fit!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Schwartz

Andrea Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe that feeling safe and understood is essential for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Josh Burke

Josh Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“I would describe my approach to be goal-oriented and client/person-centered, which leads to engaging, practical approaches to problem-solving many concerns as they relate to individual stressors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Bradley

Nicole Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I guide individuals towards resilience and confidence through the use of colorful interventions & therapeutic techniques that are adapted to your lifestyle, needs, personality, and interests.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicena Fontaine

Nicena Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual • 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 5 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Schnellinger

Jacqueline Schnellinger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hot Sulphur Springs, CO


“My background is in community and school based mental health and my focus is on helping children work through difficult feelings and behaviors that are interfering with success at home and school.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiara McCray

Tiara McCray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colorado Springs, CO


“I believe life is built upon five core principles: physical health, meaningful relationships, a sense of belonging, economic stability, and creative expression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Cruz

Christina Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I work especially well with neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply and create healthier boundaries.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Emily Ferrando

Emily Ferrando

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I see the therapeutic relationship as the most important aspect of therapy, and show up in a a compassionate and authentic way that allows for development of a trusting relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elaine Zaragoza

Elaine Zaragoza

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with extensive experience in both community settings and private practice. I specialize in supporting women through the unique challenges they face in life. I offer a compassionate, empathetic approach to help women navigate anxiety, depression, struggles with identity, and the journey toward recognizing their self-worth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Richards

Ashley Richards

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma and co-occurring disorders, as well as maternal mental health during the prenatal and postpartum periods.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Nadeau

Lee Nadeau

Therapist

Virtual • Denver, CO


“My work integrates relational therapy, somatic awareness, and evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
AJ Smith

AJ Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, CO


“My presence is direct but warm. My approach is individualized and includes a combination of somatic awareness, parts work, mindfulness, recovery programming, DBT, therapy in nature, ceremony & ritual, and neuroscience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Karl

David Karl

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Respecting your culture, empowering you: individuals, couples, families; providing guidance and advice to solve your own problems.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice, providing mental health services in Spanish and English. I conduct individual, marriage/couple, and family therapy. Helping children 6 years old and up, pre-teens, teenagers, parents/guardians, and adults. I have 11 years of experience working as an educator. I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling in 2006, worked as a school counselor for 4 years, started working as a clinical therapist in 2010, and received my Professional Counselor License (LPC) in 2012. I meet with clients Wednesdays -Saturdays 9 am – 7 pm.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mary Ramatici

Mary Ramatici

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Denver, CO


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where clients can show up fully as themselves while learning skills to feel more grounded and confident.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Ostromencki

Tara Ostromencki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“My approach to mental health care is a combination of traditional psychiatry and integrative health practices...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Afrah Caraballo

Afrah Caraballo

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or anger.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ellen Thistle

Ellen Thistle

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“Clients can expect to speak to a professional who creates an inviting and non-judgmental environment and listens to their needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Corrine Pearl

Corrine Pearl

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I find a trusting client-therapist relationship is a key to success in counseling, and I encourage all clients to seek a therapist they feel they can genuinely connect with and open up to.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Diana Houghton

Dr. Diana Houghton

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I specialize in trauma response and integration while holding space for various populations and needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Boulder, CO


“I develop friendly and close connections with my clients. I really enjoy what I do; it is fulfilling to see my clients have powerful insights about themselves, their relationships, and their life situations.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Barma

Erin Barma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Denver, CO


Finding mental health care can be daunting. Often individuals come to me confused about what they are feeling, why they are feeling that way, and how to make change. This process can be even more confusing if you come from a marginalized community or have felt othered in ways that make you question your intuition. I want to take the time and care necessary to get to the heart of what makes you who you are. The details of what you are experiencing matter. The only way I can help is if I truly understand.

A little bit about me:

I moved to Denver in the summer of 2020 having spent most of my life as a northern Californian.

My earlier experiences working in behavioral research on HIV prevention led me to a career in nursing. I attended the University of CA - San Francisco where I finished my master’s degree in nursing in 2008. I trained both as an adult primary care nurse practitioner and also as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, which was particularly helpful when starting my first nursing job in a very busy ED in Washington DC. There I found myself gravitating towards psychiatric care and decided to practice mental health care exclusively.

Since that time I have worked in mental health in various roles and settings, both inpatient and outpatient, in high acuity contexts as well as in primary care and prevention. I gained experience working with medically complicated/fragile patients and those with co-occurring substance use disorders. I've provided integrated behavioral health care to adult outpatients attending primary care clinics in CA, working closely with MDs, NPs and others, and across various specialties, in order to increase utilization and improve outcomes in behavioral health care. This work led me to my current interest in caring for healthcare providers themselves, whose mental health can often go overlooked.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geoffery Phillip

Geoffery Phillip

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am the kind of therapist that will combine excellent clinical skills, a good sense of humor, personality, and even a bit of fun into my work with you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Johnson

Whitney Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Leadville, CO


“I like to take a holistic and pragmatic approach to our work together, showing up authentically and bringing a sense of levity and humor (when appropriate!).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Vetrano

Laura Vetrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boulder, CO


My directive yet compassionate style is intuitive, creative, and growth-oriented—encouraging you to explore, challenge, and ultimately expand your capacity for joy and connection.

Education & Background

  • MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology – Adler University, Chicago
  • Member of EMDRIA, ACA, and AASECT
  • As a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, I’ve dedicated my career to helping clients cultivate emotional awareness, healthier relationships, and a grounded sense of self. My directive yet compassionate style is intuitive, creative, and growth-oriented—encouraging you to explore, challenge, and ultimately expand your capacity for joy and connection. Education & Background
    • MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology – Adler University, Chicago
    • Member of EMDRIA, ACA, and AASECT
    • Advanced training in Brainspotting, EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Raegan Quattlebaum

Raegan Quattlebaum

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I believe that understanding and exploring one’s identity is essential to achieving mental well-being and emotional balance. Taking the step to seek therapy is a powerful decision, and I applaud you for choosing to invest in your well-being. I’ve been practicing for 5 years and specialize in working with individuals ages 12 and up, particularly those grappling with identity-based concerns.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Morgan

Erin Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Have you been feeling overwhelmed by your ever-growing to-do list? Between work, dishes, laundry, cooking, and cleaning, you're feeling overwhelmed and shut down, and that's not including kids or school demands. Time management is a constant battle; you procrastinate, lose track of time, and miss important deadlines. It feels impossible to stay on top of everything. Your brain feels scattered and you feel like you’re underachieving, despite your potential and the effort you're putting in.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Delaney Rapisardo

Suzanne Delaney Rapisardo

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Hello! I am a LCSW specializing in therapy for ADHD & anxiety. I spent the first eight years of my career in diverse and challenging social work roles in a community mental health setting. I have been working as a therapist for the past five years, first as a general practitioner and later as an ADHD specialist within my own practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tara Barrett

Tara Barrett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Denver, CO


“I take a very relational approach to therapy. I want our time to be a space where you can show up as you are, share openly, and feel heard and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Dobson

Shana Dobson

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am here to be a supportive guide without judgement and with empathy and regard for you and your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Catherine Smiley

Catherine Smiley

Therapist

Virtual • Golden, CO


“I love walking alongside clients, working to collaboratively develop new coping strategies and ways of seeing themselves...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruchi Malhotra

Ruchi Malhotra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lakewood, CO


“I utilize a variety of tools to address stress, anxiety and depression associated with wounds incurred throughout our lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colorado


“I believe in a shared decision-making approach when it comes to healthcare and seek to empower my patients through education.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lenda Martinez

Lenda Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felicidad Fraser-Solak

Felicidad Fraser-Solak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westminster, CO


“Being person-centered, person-in-environment, and empowered is the most incredible path to finding peace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Donna Goldstrom

Donna Goldstrom

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


Maybe you've tried to manage it on your own and are still struggling. That's not a failure. That's a sign that what you need is a space where you get to discover your own strengths. Whether you're working through something related to substance use, depression, anxiety, or just life stress, the answers aren't somewhere outside of you. They're within you. I have nearly 30 years of experience helping people unlock their own potential. I accept most insurances and booking is simple. A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest first step — no commitment, just a conversation to see if it's the right fit. Click below to schedule yours.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Madsen

Lisa Madsen

Therapist

Virtual • Colorado


“I am direct and humorous, I welcome partnering with you on whatever life changes and challenges you are wanting to take on at this time.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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