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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Iowa
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Iowa with 102 affirming, open-minded providers who offer culturally sensitive mental health support. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender identity, sexual orientation, and related mental health needs.
“I was once a queer kid with ADHD, so I understand how complicated it can feel to navigate identity, relationships, and mental health, especially when you don't always feel like you fit in.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing and personal growth occur within the context of safe, trusting relationship with both oneself and with others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about getting people through a rough patch in their life or unpacking painful experiences from the past.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in people and change. I believe that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is collaborative and focused on helping all clients feel safe and comfortable in sessions so that change is more likely to occur.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 4 insurance carriers
I am trained in helping you (and the people you care about) to work through challenges in life like sensory issues, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, and trauma. My background includes training in trauma-informed expressive arts therapies and strengths-centered approaches so that we are supporting you living your best life.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored approaches to help manage mood swings, enhance emotional regulation, and create lasting stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as a central part of an overall wellness plan, one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work focuses on finding the root causes of my client's current struggles and empowering them to feel confident in their ability to be true to themselves and live their lives to their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I offer medication management with supportive therapy in a safe, compassionate, and warm space where you are heard and valued.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is for my clients to be able to explore and accept all parts of themselves so that they can discover their unique tools that they can always access for lifelong personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota, Arizona and Idaho with over 20 years of experience working with adults struggling with difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief/loss.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about working with my clients to promote reflection, develop self-compassion, improved relationships, and find a more peaceful pace of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am the own of A Mindfulness Practice LLC. I earned my MS in Counseling with a concentration in mental health at NOVA Southeastern University in 2019. I have experience working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. My work with adolescents includes depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and sexual identity.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Sessions focus on exploring what matters most to you, building on your strengths, and developing tools to create steady, lasting change that feels realistic and sustainable in daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is rooted in trauma-informed care and a client-centered perspective. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, my work is rooted in my own lived experience and a deep commitment to creating the spaces I once needed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have been a counselor for 46 years. I am comfortable with and good with all kinds of of issues excluding only the eating disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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