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LGBT therapists in Columbia, MO
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO
Headway supports LGBTQIA individuals across Columbia with talk therapy and medication management from 333 empowering providers. Many sessions are covered by insurance, and clients save an average of 75% on care, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
“My work centers on trauma healing using various approaches. Together, we'll build emotional resilience and restore a sense of trust and power in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“In our work together, you can expect a supportive, collaborative space where your experiences are heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe true healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported, rather than relying solely on willpower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“You can takeaway the feeling of being heard and listened to. Validating your feelings, so you do not have to feel alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“As a medically retired Army veteran who served in two combat zones, I deeply understand the unique challenges faced by veterans, military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and their families.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you build confidence, develop healthy coping tools, and improve how you handle life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Everyone has the capacity for growth. Therapy offers a space to process life experiences with someone who will listen with empathy and support as you pursue a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My theoretic approach is based on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and are in charge of their counseling experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“As a Licensed Professional Counselor, that has been helping people for over 20 years, I believe in focusing on positive lifestyles...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. I've been practicing for 15 years, and my main focus is to help alleviate your pain, whether it be from depression, anxiety, trauma, or dissociation. I've excelled myself in and places great value on serving clients from diverse racial, gender, and sexual backgrounds. I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful tool for healing, and I work to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I want clients to feel as though they have sat down with a friend to discuss life and all the curve balls it throws us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma recovery using mindfulness, affect regulation, coping methods, relaxation techniques, and cognitive processing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in both inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient therapy. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Missouri State University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, client-centered care.
My background includes working with individuals across a range of needs, from acute crisis stabilization to ongoing therapeutic support. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-harm, anger, aggression, and oppositional defiant behaviors. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which I frequently use to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical coping strategies.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you stop being a character in your own life and start becoming the author of your own story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as using family systems theory...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is deeply rooted in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and patient-centered philosophy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style tends to be direct and conversational, and I often use metaphors to help make complex emotions and patterns easier to understand.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have spent the last few years of my career supporting individuals and families on their journey of "who am I?" and "who are WE?"”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I support clients to reach their individual goals by helping identify thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them in a never-ending cycle.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I thrive on creating strong, positive therapeutic relationships where people feel safe, heard, understood, as well as, empowered to embrace a brighter future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about helping you recognize your strengths, process difficult experiences, and move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I am warm, supportive and action oriented. I want to team up with you to improve your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I believe there is something special that happens when we share our story and become vulnerable in each others presence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I'm a trauma-focused counselor offering an integrative affirming space where healing and growth are possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a therapist, I have come to find that shame is one of the biggest enemies, if not the biggest, to growth in my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I show up as a human first and a therapist second someone who cares about your story, your values, and the things you're carrying that other people might not see.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“A therapist using Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing creates a warm, respectful space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I value building a strong therapeutic connection—without confusing jargon—so that you feel understood, respected, and supported from the start.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in treating individuals with Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Mara integrates the tools and techniques of yoga practice and theory with more traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in order to treat people...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I particularly enjoy working with people struggling with relationship issues and impacts from having ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I bring warmth and genuine curiosity to every session, helping people feel truly heard from the very first conversation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is primarily existential-humanistic while utilizing evidence-based therapies that are the most effective for the specific disorders or symptoms with which the individual presents.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that's always been there.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is to work as a team with my clients. I tailor each session to my clients individual needs and readiness for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is warm and compassionate, while using evidence-based methods to help people overcome difficulties.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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