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LGBT therapists in Independence, MO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO

Independence residents seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy can access 328 licensed providers through Headway who bring creative, solution-oriented approaches to your care. Our providers offer flexible scheduling with availability as soon as the next day, and support both talk therapy and medication management. Experience affirming mental healthcare that honors your identity and addresses what matters most to you.

Shelley Clayton

Shelley Clayton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


“I pride myself on the ability to meet clients wherever they are in their process; I can adapt to whatever therapy, interaction, or learning style works best for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Larson-Molzen

Robin Larson-Molzen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


“I'm versed in a large number of modalities, but I do like Cognitive-Behavioral, Short term, solution focused therapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, and Client Centered approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paula Schaaf

Paula Schaaf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I'm trauma‐informed and attachment‐based...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mara Colbert

Mara Colbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“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
Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


Taking New Clients June 8th!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Horizon Within Counseling. I work with children, teens, adult, couples and families, helping navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I offer a warm, collaborative and solution-focused approach , using evidence-based practices including EMDR to help clients feel empowered, build resilience, and move forward with greater purpose and balance.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kailey Campbell

Kailey Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Liberty, MO


Welcome!

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and have been practicing 5 years. I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who values authenticity and connection. I treat client's age 5 and up with a variety of mental health disorders.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cecil Wattree

Cecil Wattree

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My style is warm, direct, and solution-focused. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as DBT, ACT, MI, EMDR, and Mind-Body Medicine...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffane Friesen

Tiffane Friesen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“I'm queer and neurodivergent myself, and I deeply resonate with the creativity, resilience, insight, and complexity that can come with those identities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Magruder

Taylor Magruder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kansas City, MO


I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is finding a provider who you truly connect with. This is why it is my goal to make you feel seen, heard and understood as you take these important steps towards personal growth, healing and fulfillment. While I work with a wide range of populations and presenting concerns, my areas of focus include relational trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brittany Holland

Brittany Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Liberty, MO


Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master of social work degree from Walden University. With over seven years of experience in the field of social work, she brings a wide-ranging background that includes working with the Children’s Division, in hospital settings, with geriatrics, and school-based social work. This diverse experience has given her a deep understanding of individuals across the lifespan and the unique challenges they face. Helping others through therapy is more than just a career, it’s a calling. Brittany believes deeply in the power of trauma-informed care and support, and the healing that comes from having a safe, judgment-free space to process and grow. She also believes in the importance of identifying the root cause of symptoms, rather than just managing surface-level issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dayanand Shepherd

Dayanand Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“I'm a pragmatic therapist who offers a blend of straightforward, solution-focused strategies and skills that foster deeper insight and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jacob Maggard

Jacob Maggard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My non-judgmental and affirming approach empowers clients to better understand and overcome pain encountered with regard to identity, trauma, or other relational conflicts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Goetzler

Kelly Goetzler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Kansas City, MO


Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals 13+ and couples of all shapes, sizes, statuses, and kinks! Healing does not happen in isolation, and I would be honored to hold space for healing community with you! I am a certified ADHD service provider who particularly enjoys working with 2SLGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity issues, and those who feel at their wits end!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Liddell

Jessica Liddell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Lee's Summit, MO


“I strive to make a safe, compassionate environment, where clients can feel understood and comfortable exploring their concers.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Schollars

Jennifer Schollars

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kansas City, MO


“My approach to therapy involves drawing upon Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, and EMDR.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Richmond, MO


“My approach to therapy might be seen as eclectic because I consider every method simply a tool in the toolbox.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sandra Hunt

Dr. Sandra Hunt

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Lashundra Connor

Lashundra Connor

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that healing is a journey, and I walk alongside my clients with respect, patience, and hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Bertilson

Daniel Bertilson

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“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
Kelli Murphy-Small

Kelli Murphy-Small

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abigail Sylvester

Abigail Sylvester

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kenneth Ostercamp

Kenneth Ostercamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, MO


“I am very accepting and laid back, though not so laid back that we just sit and relax. Change takes effort, awareness and patience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melanie Shands

Melanie Shands

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nixa, MO


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sydney Humphrey

Sydney Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want you to be comfortable in your own skin, as your own person, and it is my mission for all people to develop a genuine Love for SELF.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Emma Grady-Pawl

Emma Grady-Pawl

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, joyful life—even when facing difficult challenges or systemic barriers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Carter

Stephanie Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity into every session, creating a space because I believe in adapting to the unique personality of each person I see.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Steven Kidd

Dr. Steven Kidd

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“Most of my career was with the VA where I saw Veterans with combat and complex PTSD and substance abuse issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Seth Showalter

Seth Showalter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, MO


“In my view, therapy is a partnership. We will collaborate as a cohesive team, striving to help you become the individual you aspire to be...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Harris

Gail Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I will challenge you, I will push you, and at the same time, I will strive to understand you, I will listen, and I will never, ever judge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Byrd

Jennifer Byrd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“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
Katie Barry

Katie Barry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe we are all on a continuous journey to become our best selves, and we deserve to enjoy that ride.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Rusca

Kaitlyn Rusca

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Benjamin Ward

Benjamin Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“My approach is deeply integrative and collaborative. We begin by building a common language, reviewing the fundamentals of the mind-body connection...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My expertise is domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and dysfunctional family systems.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Saribeth Lavely

Saribeth Lavely

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I tend to work well with people who want therapy to feel human and collaborative rather than overly formal or clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alisha Adebayo

Alisha Adebayo

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive space where clients of all identities and lived experiences feel seen, heard, and valued.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Santianna Clay

Santianna Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Louis, MO


“My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and equipped with tools to improve their emotional well-being and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tonia Short

Tonia Short

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe you are in charge of your own life. I am an empathetic listener and often help you find holistic solutions to your struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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