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LGBT therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Grand Rapids, MI

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Grand Rapids is accessible through Headway's extensive network of 378 providers. Our open-minded, warm clinicians offer flexible sessions—virtual or in-person—with average savings of 75% on costs through insurance coverage and some patients paying as low as $0 per session.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Mary McEachern

Mary McEachern

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I provide a compassionate and warm environment that enables my clients to develop a strong therapeutic bond with me to help them work through their concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Catherine Moritz

Catherine Moritz

Therapist

Virtual • St. Clair Shores, MI


“I specialize in a psychodynamic approach to therapy. This means I will go deep into your history to help make sense of the present moment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nancy Thornton

Nancy Thornton

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe in the human capacity for growth and work to facilitate this process with hope and optimism.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Sarah Rothstein-Linares

Sarah Rothstein-Linares

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington Hills, MI


“I strive to achieve a comfortable rapport and build beneficial therapeutic relationships with clients to help each person work towards their specific goals of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 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
Mya White

Mya White

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a do the work therapist so I strive to find techniques and tools specifically for you, so you walk away from each session feeling like we have truly done the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
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. Annette Mccain

Dr. Annette Mccain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington Hills, MI


“Growth and forward thinking. I use wholistic approaches to help my clients have critical thinking and make sound decisions in their next step.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jearald Dudley

Jearald Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My counseling style is warm and non-judgemental and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and, compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Helen Stone

Helen Stone

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to address trauma and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richard James

Richard James

Psychologist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a Licensed Psychogist that has been in practice for over thirty years and has worked with a variety of issues and populations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
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
Mi-shael Taylor

Mi-shael Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“You are the expert of your path and have the ability to change the narrative of your life, if you choose!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Sorenson

Ashley Sorenson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My therapy style is interactive. I enjoy engaging in discussion with clients versus only sitting and listening.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shanti Turner

Shanti Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pontiac, MI


“I have a knack for connecting with my clients on a deep level, understanding their needs, and providing them with the support they require.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Shantanique Jackson

Shantanique Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Livonia, MI


“I take a real and relatable approach to therapy. I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a space where they can be fully themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bryanna Carter

Bryanna Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I have an easy-going and judgement-free approach to therapy- when we meet it will always be a safe space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lillian Brown

Lillian Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach is compassionate, client centered and focused on helping individuals tap into their own inner resources to find healing and peace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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