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LGBT therapists in Springfield, MO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, MO

Finding an affirming therapist in Springfield doesn't have to be difficult. Headway's network of 329 warm and empowering providers specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ mental health with evidence-based approaches. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow, and many providers offer free consultations to help you find the right fit for your unique needs.

Ricky Cooper

Ricky Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Emotions are the main driver to healing; therefore, I like to revisit integral moments or relationships from the clients life and process the associated feelings to uncover the correlation between how these feelings impact them in the present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amber Wood

Amber Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I know what it's like to be shamed based on religious stances, so rest assured, I won't be trying to push any beliefs into our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joel Sjerven

Joel Sjerven

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I care about real connection, steady progress, and creating a space where you can show up as yourself. I’ve spent years helping people sort through heavy thoughts, navigate big life changes, and rebuild a sense of direction. I won't rush you or force you into a mold, I help you understand what matters to you and take the steps to move towards it. I'm happy to be the calm, steady guide who will walk alongside you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deacon Farrelly

Deacon Farrelly

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephen Greenberg

Stephen Greenberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I became a therapist because I got tired of defeating myself—and I don't believe I could've gotten to the other side without the support of others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 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
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
Christine Mize

Christine Mize

Therapist

Virtual • Lee's Summit, MO


“I utilize a strengths-based approach to develop client-centered goals that implement evidence-based practices of CBT or CPT based on your specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Hofman

Dr. Nicole Hofman

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“With more than 10 years of experience working with adults, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Justin Kram

Justin Kram

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to offer a safe and creative space to consider and recalibrate your relationship to the beliefs and influences that shape your experience in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 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
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
Kimberly Beck

Kimberly Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“Expect to learn and practice skills in thought evaluation, effective communication, emotional regulation and mindfulness strategies that can be immediately applied to daily life and extended to confidence in addressing future challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Koch

Shana Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and build tools to handle life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Young

Grace Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My aim is to offer you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and work toward the goals that hold significance for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Landis

Debra Landis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi, I'm Debbie Landis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than sixteen years of clinical practice and over twenty-five years of experience supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and the lasting effects of childhood experiences. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, heard, and accepted. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, MO


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wise Well

Wise Well

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Munroe

Jennifer Munroe

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is nurturing, supportive, and grounded in the belief that positive change happens when people feel accepted, safe, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cortney Dollens

Cortney Dollens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My goal is to create a collaborative space where you can feel understood while also be challenged to build a deeper understanding of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Madeline Brenner

Madeline Brenner

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm, relational, and deeply attuned. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 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
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ken Goldberg

Ken Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is experiential and relational, using metaphor, storytelling, and real-life experiences to help clients connect past experiences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Lauren Robinson

Lauren Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use humor and positive/affirming approaches to help my clients feel safe and comfortable in each session...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Beck

Joseph Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


You're navigating something hard right now, whether that's anxiety, depression, grief, a major life transition, or stress that just won't let up. You don't have to figure it out alone. I'm Joseph, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping people move through uncertainty with confidence. My work is grounded in a simple belief: when we accept change and prepare for it thoughtfully, we transform it from a source of crisis into an opportunity for growth .

Everyone experiences seasons of uncertainty, loss, transition, or feeling stuck. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, chronic illness, or overwhelming stress, you don't have to do it alone. My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence.

In addition to providing therapy, I work as a Care Progression Social Worker in a hospital setting, where I help patients and families navigate some of life's most difficult moments. This experience has reinforced my belief that meaningful change happens when people feel heard, supported, and empowered to make thoughtful decisions. I earned my Master of Social Work and am licensed in both Missouri and Kansas. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you create lasting, meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Larsen Barnds

Larsen Barnds

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My experience is that when someone reaches out, they appreciate a calm and accepting spot where they can get a better idea of WHAT to do, and HOW to feel better, as soon as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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
Melissa McCall

Melissa McCall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Peters, MO


“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
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
Cory Emily

Cory Emily

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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
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
Adam Kepka

Adam Kepka

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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
Rhonda Piazza

Rhonda Piazza

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Welcome! No matter what challenges you're facing—whether personal struggles, uncertainty in the world, or simply the weight of daily stressors—it can feel overwhelming at times. I would like to support you! I am easy to talk to and not judgmental.

I have a lot of experience with the following issues: depression, stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction/substance abuse, trauma, emotional and physical abuse, and life transitions.

I have a Masters in Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anya Fisher

Anya Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I focus on a strengths based perspective as my main approach. I also utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Spring

Erica Spring

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is open-minded, humorous, and sometimes challenging, providing a supportive space for growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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

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