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LGBT therapists in Detroit, MI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Detroit, MI

Find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists across Detroit neighborhoods like Corktown, Midtown, and Downtown through Headway's network of 379 licensed providers. Our open-minded, warm practitioners offer flexible scheduling and work with your insurance to make mental healthcare accessible.

Joseph Leo

Joseph Leo

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I view therapy as a transformative space where you are the author of your own narrative, and our work centers on helping you respond to life with intention rather than reaction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Madrid

Katie Madrid

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I have worked in the Social Work field for about 10 years and found my specialty and passion in therapy. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who enjoys working one-on-one with individuals seeking help. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, trauma, family conflict, postpartum, and LGBTQ+ issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Pamela Byrd

Pamela Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My Style to Behavioral Intervention Practice consist of facilitating effective active listening skills and communication skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eric Houston

Eric Houston

Psychologist

Virtual • Michigan


“My goal as a clinical psychologist is to empower individuals so that they get unstuck in making progress with their goals...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Hi, I'm Heather Johnson, a faith centered Christian therapist passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where healing, growth, and restoration can take place. I have over 5 years of experience and my approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, grace and meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey. I work with individuals and families to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional wellness. Guided by the belief that healing and restoration are possible through faith, hope and connection, I strive to reflect God's love by offering a space of understanding, encouragement, and support. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients as they move toward healing, clarity, and peace.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Steven Weier

Steven Weier

Therapist

Virtual • Coleman, MI


“I approach counseling with a curious mind. I am here to be present with you and help organize change on your terms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley McCaul-Parent

Shelley McCaul-Parent

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I provide a nonjudgmental, relaxed atmosphere allowing you to safely explore thoughts and feelings, to work through your baggage, and create the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeremy Sundby

Dr. Jeremy Sundby

Psychologist

Virtual • Michigan


My approach to therapy is to help you uncover what is blocking you from living your life to the fullest. I do not believe I hold all the answers; rather, I will assist you in discovering the answers to the problems you are facing through our counseling services. We will work together to find the best solutions to what is troubling you. I sincerely believe in listening to you fully and not judging you for how you feel or think.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachelle Willits

Rachelle Willits

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


“I help clients understand what's actually driving their symptoms, build awareness, and develop practical strategies they can use outside of sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Vandertuuk-Perkins

Dr. Jennifer Vandertuuk-Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe that true wellness involves the whole person – mind and body together – and that each individual deserves care that respects their unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Caldwell

Nicole Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Rapids, MI


“My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ladd

Jennifer Ladd

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I have received specialized training in the treatment of PTSD utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kiera Dymit

Kiera Dymit

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I work with my clients to create a safe, caring atmosphere. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Bowman

Kevin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe in creating a safe nonjudgmental space where clients can fill in power to take meaningful steps toward their personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathryn Bonar

Kathryn Bonar

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is compassionate and tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering a safe space for growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ronald Goheen

Ronald Goheen

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My goal is to help you build resilience, find clarity, and move toward the life you want—one session at a time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Alan Deibel

Alan Deibel

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“When I lost my mother at 13, I learned to survive by staying strong, keeping it together, and minimizing my own pain.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chris Genther

Chris Genther

Therapist

Virtual • Lansing, MI


As a fully licensed mental health therapist, I believe self-awareness and meaningful connections are essential to finding happiness and stability in life. Taking the first step to seek support can be challenging, so congratulations on reaching out! I’ve been practicing since 2020 and, at the end of 2024, I decided to start my own private practice. I primarily work with individuals (ages 12 and older) who find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or other life adjustment challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Diane Giancaspro

Diane Giancaspro

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My practice is based on my belief that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bri Harless

Bri Harless

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I have been doing this work since 2009 — which means I have sat with a lot of people through a lot of different kinds of hard. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling with a dual focus in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy, and my career has moved through two distinct chapters that have shaped how I practice. The first half was spent in the world of substance use — working with individuals and families where the stakes were high and the complexity was real. The last several years have been in private practice, where I've worked with the full range of human struggle: depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorders, parenting stress, and the disorienting moments when life shifts beneath your feet. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. Very few things surprise me at this point — and that's exactly what makes this work feel safe.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shanna Jackson

Shanna Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“As your therapist it is my job to create and hold space for you... This allows for vulnerability and connection, two qualities that are necessary in a successful therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Butcher

Yolanda Butcher

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach to therapy is a collaborative, empowering, process where personalized strategies or solutions are developed based on the client's unique needs, situation and preferences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maggie Alsalah

Maggie Alsalah

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build healthier coping skills and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Debbie Bletstein

Debbie Bletstein

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Building rapport with clients is important to me. I am curious to learn about your experiences and what brought you to seek therapy at this time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Joellen Rhyndress

Joellen Rhyndress

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I'm Joellen Rhyndress, LCSW, and I specialize in working with veterans, first responders, and executives — and I genuinely love this work. I'm trained in EMDR and have spent years as a trauma expert, particularly around critical incidents and life-disrupting events. I've worked with over 250 clients and I understand your world, your culture, and what it takes to finally ask for help.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Drake

Amber Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shaina Johnson

Shaina Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults (18+) experiencing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and life transitions. I earned my Bachelor’s from Spring Arbor University and my Master’s from Western Michigan University, where I also completed a certification in Trauma Across the Lifespan. My training includes EMDR, DBT, and CBT, and I’m passionate about creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and accepted.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Aldrich

Melissa Aldrich

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I take a trauma-informed and intuitive approach, and I focus on helping you feel comfortable and empowered as we begin to build rapport.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sameerah Davenport

Dr. Sameerah Davenport

Therapist

Virtual • Southfield, MI


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to counseling grounded in trust, respect, and openness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toia Dennis

Toia Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I work with you to address depression and anxiety by helping you feel safe, supported, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Oskin

Mark Oskin

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“As a licensed therapist, I have an innate desire to help people understand their inherent strengths, as well as their weaknesses, so that they can live more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robin Sparks

Robin Sparks

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I specialize in holistic somatic depth therapy for those who are ready to stop performing their lives and start actually living them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Rinker

Melissa Rinker

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person. I am a whole life counselor and work with people to explore what it would take to move past the difficult times in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Segal

Emily Segal

Therapist

Virtual • Niles, MI


“I work within a relational-cultural framework, which is based on the idea that disconnection is a source of suffering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Labiba Radwan

Labiba Radwan

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is centered on promoting wellness and helping clients build new patterns of thought and action that lead to healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Captain Soderstrom

Captain Soderstrom

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I firmly believe that you (yes, you reading this right now) are a person worthy of respect, empathy, and acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ryan Sforza

Ryan Sforza

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My framework consists of: Relational Psychodynamic/Interpersonal, CBT, and Life Course Approaches with the sensitivity drawn toward Trauma Informed Therapy practices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarid Hill

Jarid Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe everyone deserves a place where they feel deeply understood rather than just managing surface-level symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Lenning

Rebecca Lenning

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Becky approaches therapy as a change-oriented process focused on client needs & emphasizes strengths in a supportive, compassionate environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Detroit

Finding the right LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Detroit starts with identifying what you're looking for in a provider. You may want someone who specializes in a specific area — like anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or experiences related to coming out or gender identity. You may also have preferences around a provider's background, therapy style, or whether they offer virtual or in-person sessions. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their approach and decide if they feel like a good match.

Detroit has a wide range of licensed mental health providers, including therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, many of whom have specific training in LGBTQIA+-affirming care. Look for providers who clearly identify their experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns in their profiles — this can include work with identity exploration, minority stress, family dynamics, and intersecting identities. A free phone consultation is another way to gauge whether a provider is the right fit before committing to a full session.

Therapy in Detroit can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to see estimated costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who fits both your needs and your budget.

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