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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Missouri

Find LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health support in Missouri with Headway's extensive network of empowering providers. Our platform offers flexible scheduling, free initial consultations, and sessions often covered by insurance, so you can focus on your wellbeing without financial stress.

Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a "dual perspective" to therapy—combining clinical training with the empathy of someone who has actually lived through the struggle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Edward Lachowicz

Edward Lachowicz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello!

I proudly bring lived experience to the table, so I know a different life than comes in textbooks. It increases my odds of understanding you better and of being able to develop unique strategies for you in a shorter amount of time. I've wanted to work in mental health since I was a child, and bring that enthusiasm to my work. Hope to see you soon.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lily Dawson

Lily Dawson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy with me isn't about fixing you—it's about clearing the obstacles that keep you from trusting your own inner authority.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sherri Evans

Sherri Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion is to help individuals find their way through life's challenges in order to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristy Spriggs

Kristy Spriggs

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


You've been looking for a therapist who will get it. Who won't need you to explain, defend, or translate. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or the particular weight of figuring out who you are in a world that doesn't always make that easy, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome. I'm an LCSW with 8 years in mental health and a proud member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, identity, and the everyday experience of just being your full self. My goal is to help you build toward where you actually want to be, at a pace that works for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Teasley

Melissa Teasley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion is to help individuals explore and begin to understand their mental health by helping them "connect the dots" of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ren Elliott

Ren Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a queer, neurodivergent individual who specializes in working with queer, neurodiverse clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelly McKinney

Kelly McKinney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


I'm a certified nurse practitioner of 10 years. I've been caring for patients with psychiatric conditions for the past 5 years. My goal is to create a space where you can be open, honest, and as expressive as you need to be.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Derrick Carroll

Derrick Carroll

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I truly believe that anyone can find true purpose and identity in life but often need a "guide" to assist them on their journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dayanand Shepherd

Dayanand Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Waverly Brown

Waverly Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Danelle Batterton

Danelle Batterton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Charles Patterson

Charles Patterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I want therapy to be a good use of your time and we'll work to get you some significant relief and change as soon as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sophia Howard

Dr. Sophia Howard

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to support you through periods of uncertainty while helping you gain insight, clarity, and confidence as you reconnect with your authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rebecca Benes

Rebecca Benes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Peters, MO


“I have experience working with individuals as they navigate grief and loss, family relationships, trauma, depression and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kailey Campbell

Kailey Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Kelly Goetzler

Kelly Goetzler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Kat Smith

Kat Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I aim to create a safe and welcoming therapy space by curating an authentic therapeutic relationship through acceptance, empathy, and humor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jamie Crouch

Jamie Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • Macon, MO


Hello! I am Jamie Crouch a Licensed Counselor in the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas. I have been counseling for over 10 years in both community mental health settings and private practice. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. I used a person-centered approach when it comes to therapy and working with my clients. I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT and am a Registered Play Therapist. I also utilize CBT and DBT techniques.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“My clients are the experts on their lives. I aim to create a space for clients to work through their challenges and receive feedback.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
William Dry

William Dry

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My approach to therapy is based on a healthy balance of challenge, support, and thinking outside of the box.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Perrine

Brittany Perrine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a direct and genuine therapist. This means we can joke around and afterwards I will ask you where that dark humor is coming from.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
TJ Kingsbury

TJ Kingsbury

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is straightforward and compassionate. I don't believe in sugarcoating or telling you everything is okay when you're struggling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Fisher

Megan Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I base how I work with clients off of what will work best for them. I am very authentic and specialize in trauma work, depression, and anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pedro Palomino

Pedro Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to helping others is rooted in the values of acceptance, transformation, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tiffane Friesen

Tiffane Friesen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Melissa Gerbrandt

Melissa Gerbrandt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I believe mental health is a top priority. I think that acceptance is critical to moving forward in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Colleen Chiapel

Colleen Chiapel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chesterfield, MO


“My primary intent with each of my clients is to play an active role in their improvement by offering compassion, consistency, and stability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elaine Andell

Elaine Andell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“The EMDR and attachment-based therapy I offer centers on the idea that your brain makes perfect sense, once you understand what it's been through.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tara McCullough

Tara McCullough

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Dr. Rebecca Lester

Dr. Rebecca Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience — and a rather unusual background. I also hold a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and have spent more than two decades as a researcher and professor studying the cultural dimensions of mental health. These two worlds are not as separate as they might sound: my scholarly work deeply informs how I listen and how I think about people, and my clinical work keeps my research honest and grounded in real human lives.

What this means in practice is that I pay attention not only to what's happening inside you, but also to the broader landscape that shapes you — your relationships, the institutions you've moved through, the expectations you've absorbed, the identities you inhabit or are still working out.

I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, trauma and PTSD, self-harm, dissociation, and personality disorders. I also have extensive experience with clients navigating identity and relationship questions — including LGBTQIA+ concerns, sexual issues, and alternative relationship structures such as polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. I am kink-affirming and fully inclusive in my practice.

Clients often come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like previous therapy hasn't quite fit — especially deeply reflective people, high-functioning professionals, and anyone who feels "out of step" with conventional models of health or recovery. My goal is never to fit you into a predefined model of what "well" is supposed to look like. It's to help you better understand yourself and build a life that feels genuinely livable, on your own terms.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Latier

Amanda Latier

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello, my name is Amanda Grippi. I am a licensed counselor in both Missouri and Illinois. I earned my Master's degree from Southern Illinois University with a focus in community psychology and I have been in practice for over 20 years. In addition to helping people with Anxiety and Depression, I have advanced training in neurodivergence including ADHD and Autism as well as trauma. I also have extensive experience working with members who identify as LGBTQ+.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Haleh Tabrah

Dr. Haleh Tabrah

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello — I'm Dr. Tabrah, a board‐certified psychiatrist providing compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. My extensive experience across diverse clinical settings supports a wide spectrum of psychiatric needs. I prioritize understanding your unique journey and collaborate with you to improve well‐being and functioning.

I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, board‐certified in Psychiatry (Cert #51745). I hold active medical licenses in Florida (ME‐76909), Ohio (35‐07‐9156‐T), Kansas (04‐46121), and Missouri (2022014769).

My approach combines thoughtful medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions. I create a safe, affirming space to explore concerns and work collaboratively toward your mental wellness goals.

I treat:

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder (depressive, mixed, hypomanic states)
  • Anxiety disorders: GAD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, PTSD, OCD
  • Women’s mental health: infertility, pre/postpartum care, perimenopausal concerns
  • Other: sleep disorders, anger/impulse control, LGBTQIA+ mental health, grief/bereavement, substance use, eating disorders, pain/somatoform disorders, cultural/ethnic issues

Expertise: psychopharmacology and treatment across outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, detox/rehab, consultation‐liaison psychiatry, ECT, ketamine, and TMS.

To learn more or request an appointment, contact my office.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chardial Samuel

Chardial Samuel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Lisa Daly

Lisa Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Stephanie Juhnke

Stephanie Juhnke

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have worked in a variety of settings with a diversity of populations, including but not limited to, underserved populations, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Wood

Heather Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“Clients can expect a warm, safe, relaxed environment where they are the driving force when it comes to what they want out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Woodard

David Woodard

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is client-centered and eclectic, integrating evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Madelyn Hindia

Madelyn Hindia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Shannon O'Connell

Shannon O'Connell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I often use humor in my sessions when appropriate. The greatest compliment I receive when client's overcome their challenges and meet their goals is that they never felt judged by me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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