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LGBT therapists in Lansing, MI

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lansing, MI

Lansing's LGBTQIA+ community can access open-minded, affirming mental health support through Headway. Our 383 providers offer compassionate talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available virtually or in-person and many starting as soon as the next day.

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
Simon Anderson Schelling

Simon Anderson Schelling

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I'm a queer licensed social worker who provides affirming, client-centered care with a focus on LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Papiez

Lisa Papiez

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“By creating a safe, nurturing environment built on empathy, compassion and trust, together we will identify coping skills, establish healthy boundaries and reframe negative self talk.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hillary Phillips

Hillary Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I will show up to every session ready to work with you to make choices, changes or cope appropriately with either.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beth Caldwell

Beth Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA and MI. I believe in providing a non-judgmental space and personal connection to open up the opportunity for you to explore what's causing strain in your life: grief, anxiety, depression, past trauma, or other challenges. I offer practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

If you're feeling exhausted, anxious, weary, or down.. I believe there is a way to strengthen your sense of self, set realistic expectations and boundaries that value your needs, and bring yourself and your loved ones the best of you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carllie Meeks

Carllie Meeks

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Hi, I’m Carllie Meeks, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, and identity work. I hold a Masters degree from Loyola University Chicago and have extensive experience supporting adults in their recovery through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies with compassion and curiosity, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and sense of self. I’m especially passionate about creating affirming spaces for BIPOC individuals navigating healing and self-acceptance

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
AK Smee

AK Smee

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My passion is helping individuals heal from relationship trauma, build healthier connections, and find lasting fulfillment in their interpersonal lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Griffith

Dr. Tonya Griffith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harper Woods, MI


Hi, I’m Dr. Tonya Griffith, a trauma-informed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples navigating the effects of trauma. I help you make sense of how past experiences may be shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today—without judgment.

Together, we focus on building practical coping skills, stability, and a stronger sense of control in your life. My approach is compassionate, straightforward, and centered on your growth. If you’re ready to start, feel free to call or email me.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cynthia Shields

Cynthia Shields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • St. Clair Shores, MI


I’m a dual-certified psychiatric (PMHNP-BC) and Adult-Gero Primary Care (NP-C) nurse practitioner with 17 years of experience across a variety of healthcare settings. My clinical education includes a Master of Science in Nursing and post-graduate certificate from the University of Michigan-Flint. I treat clients age 13-65 with a variety or mental health conditions, but I especially enjoy working with middle-aged adults struggling with life and health transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Newhouse

Joy Newhouse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Michigan


“Clients can expect a relaxed provider who will listen to what they are saying and how they are feeling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shelley Bultje Moore

Shelley Bultje Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Livonia, MI


“Clients can expect to feel valued, heard, and empowered. I will meet each individual where they are at...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arlana Buxton-Carter

Arlana Buxton-Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I provide a safe relaxing space for you to be yourself without judgement, to speak freely and be heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Christopher Wojdak

Christopher Wojdak

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I help my clients to craft SMART goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, time-sensitive, and, perhaps most importantly, relevant to their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Bonham

Ashley Bonham

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Rapids, MI


“I believe in the unique healing powers of storytelling and creativity. I use a relational approach; meaning our relationship is of utmost importance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sasha Ospina

Sasha Ospina

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I like working with people who have not found therapy helpful in the past - I like figuring out why it didn't work well and how to make it work better this time.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Friske

Emily Friske

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Therapy that helps you feel more like yourself again. Many of my clients are the people others rely on. They are caregivers, professionals, business owners, parents, partners, and helpers who spend so much time taking care of everyone else that they lose connection with their own needs, emotions, and sense of self. On the outside, they may appear capable and high functioning. Internally, they often feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

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

Renee Glass

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My collaborative approach empowers you with practical, evidenced -based skills so you can achieve lasting positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glen Lavarias

Glen Lavarias

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My approach to therapy is what I like to keep simple. I like to meet my clients where they are at during the session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Teach

Samantha Teach

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Plymouth, MI


“I believe that mental wellness incorporates your total well being. In addition to evaluation and medication (if necessary) I am a strong proponent of utilizing exercise, diet, therapy and meditation as part of treatment plans.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hrit

Stephanie Hrit

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you uncover your inner resilience and empower positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shana Dancer

Shana Dancer

Therapist

Virtual • Alma, MI


Shana decided at a young age that it was her life's purpose to speak for those that did not have a voice. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Olivet College in 2014 and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2016. Her primary specialty includes working with those with any kind of addiction. She also assists clients in working through life's problems, such as relationship issues, history of trauma, and occupational problems.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Wells

Tiffany Wells

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Southfield, MI


“I believe in partnering with my clients to create individualized treatment plans that honor their unique goals, strengths, and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Camila Manrique

Camila Manrique

Therapist

Virtual • Ann Arbor, MI


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, strength-based journey. There is no one-size-fits-all model, each person brings unique experiences, values, and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Riley

Heather Riley

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Hi, I'm Heather Riley, LCSW—a neurospicy therapist who helps people quiet the harsh inner voice and stop getting stuck in the same emotional patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Larson

Anna Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I have a passion for helping individuals feel more empowered navigating life's challenges, work through past traumas, and feel an increased sense of connection to self and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Kesterson

Katie Kesterson

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am a highly empathic and affirming counselor whose first goal is to create an environment safe enough for my clients to be authentically seen without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jay Patel

Jay Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Michigan


“I strongly believe in a collaborative model of care, encouraging patients to take an active role in their treatment so they feel empowered, informed, and in control of their own mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Lyon

Katie Lyon

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I believe you already have everything within you to succeed and I am just here to guide you in this important journey towards health and wellness!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Devika Choudhuri

Dr. Devika Choudhuri

Therapist

Virtual • Ypsilanti, MI


“I typically use EMDR as a modality and incorporate brain-based and body psychotherapies in conjunction with attachment-focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shell Freeman

Shell Freeman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southfield, MI


“I focus on providing evidence-based interventions that empower clients to build a life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Reaca Pearl

Reaca Pearl

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“As a Transpersonal, transgender & neurodiversity-affirming licensed professional counselor... I have worked for nearly 20 years with a dedication to helping folx connect to the truest versions of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Tomassi

Tiffany Tomassi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ypsilanti, MI


“I seek to develop genuine and collaborative relationships with my clients and to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where every individual feels heard...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carissa Ferdinand

Carissa Ferdinand

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I particularly enjoy working with Asian and Asian American women as well as individuals identifying as LGBTQ+.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Taren Growe

Taren Growe

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I am passionate about my work as a social worker and have committed my practice to empowering individuals to manage their daily life with self-compassion and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sharna DeLuca

Sharna DeLuca

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“My goal is to help you make changes in your life that will lead to a healthier and happier version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claudia Pozo

Claudia Pozo

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


I received my Master's degree in Counseling from Barry University in Florida. Since I graduated, I have worked with a wide variety of populations, from severely emotionally disturbed children to adults experiencing addiction. I believe clients who are experiencing any disruption to their identity, whether that be the transition to adulthood, retirement, or even towards the end of life, are the clients I work best with. I am a firm advocate for creating safe spaces for any population that is critically underserved and have seen the positive outcomes that come from a client feeling seen and heard. Please book only through the Headway website.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elaine Noland-Sepko

Elaine Noland-Sepko

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


Hi, I’m Elaine! I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with adults, couples, and military families navigating life’s ups and downs. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling with an addendum of Crisis and Trauma Counseling.

Many of my clients come to me struggling with relationship challenges (like communication struggles, Parenting conflicts and infidelity), trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression—feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and equipped to create the changes you want in your life

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eunice Banks

Eunice Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“Fear is one of the earliest and most basic emotions. Fear is similar to pain. I can help you learn to acknowledge, accept and regulate these emotions through the use of active listening, mindfulness techniques and a variety of evidence-based...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Harris

Katrina Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southfield, MI


“I am dedicated to providing personalized services, in a safe space that can promote individual growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patty Hovey

Patty Hovey

Therapist

Virtual • Michigan


“I truly love helping individuals bust through feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem and am comfortable working with almost any treatment need.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

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