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LGBT therapists in Lafayette, LA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lafayette, LA

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Lafayette is easier with Headway's extensive network of warm, empowering providers trained in gender and sexual identity exploration. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Dr. Kim Davis

Dr. Kim Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“Clients should leave my session feeling heard and seen. I believe in validating my clients, encouraging them to use their strengths, and allowing them to grow in whatever way they desire.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jan Horner

Jan Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience working with adults. I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Molly Holmes

Molly Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is transparent and collaborative - I'll always let you know why I'm asking a certain question or what benefit I think a certain recommendation might have for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


Greetings,

My name is Bridget Suire. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in behavioral health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Together we will explore the choices that clients can make to live their best life. The client is the driver, and I am the navigator. We will work together to improve your mental wellness and address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Megan Thiel

Megan Thiel

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Megan recognizes that not everyone might be familiar with talking to a therapist and she wants everyone to feel comfortable getting the help they want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judy White-Jackson

Judy White-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I begin by creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to share their stories at their own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shavez Pinestraw

Shavez Pinestraw

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a Black male, I know how hard it can be to open up, especially when the world expects you to always have it together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alora Cleere

Alora Cleere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


I am a licensed professional counselor with 3+ years of private practice experience. I hold a Master's in Counselor Education from LSU (2021) and have specialized training and certification in Brainspotting and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (2024). I am passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, and providing a safe, trusting space to explore past experiences, coping mechanisms, and growth opportunities. My mission is to support your journey toward healing and moving forward.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arianne Washington

Arianne Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


When I tell you I love what I do, I love what I do! I am not hear to manage symptoms, I'm here to heal. As a current doctoral student, I value continued education to maintain the highest form of evidence-based care for my clients. I walk the walk of healing and believe every therapist should do the same.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Callie MacKenzie

Callie MacKenzie

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have focused my expertise on working with elderly individuals who are grappling with serious medical issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimana LeMaster

Kimana LeMaster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Metairie, LA


“I specialize in working with those who walk their own path—particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and those practicing ENM or polyamory, as well as those recovering from spiritual or religious abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Berkowitz

Erica Berkowitz

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My hope is that after every session you have something tangible to take away such as a new skill or insight about yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carlene Kobe

Carlene Kobe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to create personalized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ericka Lillis

Ericka Lillis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a safe space for individuals to feel heard, valued, and inspired in their personal growth and well-being journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erin Primeaux

Erin Primeaux

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which you, the client, with the support of me, your therapist, work together to identify and implement strategies for creating meaningful and fulfilling change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Vadeisha Williams

Vadeisha Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a therapist specializing in empowering black women through pivotal life changes, I embrace the individual experiences and cultural nuances that shape my clients' lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ann-Elyse Karam

Ann-Elyse Karam

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a welcoming and warm space where clients feel safe to explore the deepest parts of themselves free from judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Xylina Eyemaro

Xylina Eyemaro

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop tools for lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Timpe

Stephanie Timpe

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to empower you with practical, positive coping skills so you can feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Anderson

Emma Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I work well with young adults and adults, particularly women, navigating complex emotions and experiences. Together we'll explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, environment, relationships, and past shape how you feel and act today. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build insight and practical tools. We might shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop coping strategies, learn to regulate emotions, and explore your inner world to better understand your relationship to the outside world. I bring in mindfulness techniques to help you connect with yourself as you work through challenges, heal, and grow.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamiko Gay

Tamiko Gay

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I feel mental health is the foundation for happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Khovita Jainarine

Khovita Jainarine

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is to honor each individual's unique circumstances as I work with them to build a practical plan for achieving positive change and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherile Smith

Sherile Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“We do a brief check-in each session (similar to a temperature check.) Reviewing your sleep pattern, any appetite fluctuations and the like are essential to overall well-being and can provide valuable clues to your experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Lewis-Williams

Andrea Lewis-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My experience includes working with adults and adolescents who have dealt with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katie Lynn

Katie Lynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Elmwood, LA


“I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful progress, and I prioritize building a safe, trusting space where you feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Brown

Eric Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Orleans, LA


“Working from a perspective that is Humanistic and Mindfulness informed, I help people develop a connection with the inner guidance that is our natural source of healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Rivas

Adam Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I see the counseling relationship as a process in which you, the Client, and I, the Counselor, have come to an understanding to trust one another and work as a team...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Misha Vernatter

Misha Vernatter

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Life's challenges don't skip us just because we're therapists—I know how it feels to realize you need help but feel afraid to seek it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Haylea Ewing

Dr. Haylea Ewing

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe you are the pilot of your own life, and I am your copilot by helping you navigate the journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Vanessa Batiste-Leal

Vanessa Batiste-Leal

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauren Nalepa

Dr. Lauren Nalepa

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, navigate life's challenges, and foster personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fran Holmes

Fran Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to empowering individuals and couples to lead fulfilling lives. With years of experience, I specialize in strengthening relationships and helping clients explore their authentic selves

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tasha Fortenberry

Tasha Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Feeling empowered as you develop a new awareness about the capacity for holistic growth in understanding your mental health which is NEVER a stigma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsay LaBorde

Lindsay LaBorde

Therapist

Virtual • Metairie, LA


“My main clientele are young women ages 14 to 34. If that's you and you're experiencing any array of life's challenges such as loneliness, sadness, anxiety or perfectionism, then I may be able to help you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Marchand

Karen Marchand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“I believe it's not where you start but where you finish in life. I am committed in treating everyone with respect by utilizing quality listening skills with no judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Jackson-Wardlaw

Lisa Jackson-Wardlaw

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


With over 20 years of experience in community, inpatient, and outpatient behavioral health settings, I specialize in guiding individuals through a wide range of life challenges. I hold Master’s degrees in Education and Clinical Social Work and am licensed to provide therapy via telehealth counseling services (i.e., video and phone) in Virginia, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Gee

Dr. Michael Gee

Psychologist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to fostering a constructive and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance characterized by cooperation, trust, and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristi Rachal

Kristi Rachal

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“By using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, my goal is to help clients learn to take control of their thoughts and feelings and to implement coping skills to improve their daily lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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