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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.

Dr. Delarious Stewart

Dr. Delarious Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“My therapeutic approach is primarily rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a well-established and evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shamon Williams

Shamon Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, MO


“I believe it is important for people to show up as their truest self, without the feelings of fear or judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tiffany Castleman

Dr. Tiffany Castleman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly and collaboratively work towards your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tracye Valentine

Tracye Valentine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in listening to clients and providing them life-long tools for their behavioral and mental health success.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ravi Starr

Ravi Starr

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“After our first session, you will have learned one concrete skill that you can use in your everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danielle Kennedy

Danielle Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hillsboro, MO


“My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of your mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sesilia Conchola

Sesilia Conchola

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Sesilia is committed to working with you to determine an approach that will help guide you toward your journey to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alyssa Cline Spencer

Alyssa Cline Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Before I became a therapist, I was a foster care caseworker for 7 years and worked with so many families on repairing family dynamics...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Natalie Fleming

Natalie Fleming

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in the transformative power of creative expression... traditional talk therapy combined with art making or other creative forms of expression has been instrumental for my clients in promoting problem solving, self-discovery, storytelling,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Horen

Susan Horen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have been married for 41 years and am a mother and grandmother. I have have an MSW degree and have been in private practice as a therapist for 27 years. I prefer serving adults and have a passion for individual and couples counseling.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Lisa Moreau

Lisa Moreau

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to walk alongside you—creating space for insight, self‐realization, and meaningful change at a pace that feels supportive and empowering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wendy Bryant

Wendy Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Curryville, MO


“I can help you get your life back on track. If you are struggling with life situations, past trauma, work issues, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Walbridge

Jennifer Walbridge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I create a safe space with emphasis on a strong trusting relationship that will enable us to explore even the most complicated and difficult of subjects.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Robert Soucy

Robert Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As a person in long-term recovery, I bring a unique perspective to this work, combining personal experience with professional expertise.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alexa Wright

Alexa Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you with care wherever you are on your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristi Heritage

Kristi Heritage

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Calvin Spinks

Dr. Calvin Spinks

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“My goal is to provide empowering opportunities and provide you tools to break cycles, reclaim your strength, and build a healthier, more fulfilled life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Taylor Scott

Taylor Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I offer Telehealth services. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating mind and body connection. I believe the best way to heal is to embrace our uniqueness and live from a place of creativity. I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more life!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Howard

Benjamin Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I approach the therapeutic process as a partnership - I am the mental health expert, and you, the client, are the expert on your experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
MJ Willis

MJ Willis

Therapist

Virtual • Lee's Summit, MO


Are you tried of doom scrolling? Do your days feel impossibly long? Is it hard to get out of bed? If so, it might be time to consider therapy. Sometimes, having someone walk alongside you with care and intention can help you reconnect with yourself.

Let's start with a 15-minute consultation today.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Farrell

Sara Farrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I prioritize empowerment and self-care. Discover a safe space for exploration and healing as you work towards establishing healthy boundaries and overcoming obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Schollars

Jennifer Schollars

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Zaire Archuleta

Zaire Archuleta

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I blend relational mapping and family-systems insight with outcome-oriented skills training to help women like you restore balance to their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Covert

Sarah Covert

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, MO


“My approach is person-centered, focusing on understanding my client's experience. The therapeutic relationship is essential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Brigette Banks

Brigette Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Brigette Banks has experience helping clients in the areas of stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Perry

Tanya Perry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is collaborative and supportive, ensuring that you feel empowered throughout your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacob Maggard

Jacob Maggard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Cara Love

Cara Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I am a compassionate counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals achieve their goals for a better life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Frank

Kathleen Frank

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy with me isn't about slapping a coping skill on top of stress and calling it a day... It's about understanding why your nervous system is over stimulated, where that reaction comes from, and how to respond to your life with more clarity,...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Latasha Barber

Latasha Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My mission is to support you, meet you where you are in your journey to mental wellness and empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Onukwue

Andrea Onukwue

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Joanna Brodersen

Joanna Brodersen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have based my practice on working with adults who struggle with Anxiety, OCD, Trauma and Substance Use struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Lewis

Dolly Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
Taneshia Carey

Taneshia Carey

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I believe we all have what we need to take care of ourselves. Sometimes we have to dig deep to find those strengths...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Edward Scott

Dr. Edward Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to help adolescents and young adults thrive amidst stress, uncertainty, losses, and challenging transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matt Fanning

Matt Fanning

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to better understand your experiences and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Garrity

Tara Garrity

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My therapeutic style is collaborative, supportive, strengths-based, and tailored to each client's unique goals and lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sylvia Lawson-Cook

Sylvia Lawson-Cook

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I listen to understand. Each client is the expert on themself, and I am there to help guide them in their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

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