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LGBT therapists in St. Louis, MO

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in St. Louis, MO

Find affirming mental health support in St. Louis with 328 licensed providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals with open-minded therapists offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many clients saving 75% through insurance.

Erin Cerio

Erin Cerio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I specialize in helping clients rebuild and repair their relationships with their bodies and food through a holistic, trauma-focused, and relational approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jordan Phelps

Jordan Phelps

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Heyo! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I attended the University of Central Missouri (aka CMSU) for my Bachelor Degree and Avila University for my Master Degree. I utilize EMDR and IFS techniques to explore things from anxiety to trauma.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 11 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
Paul Dohearty

Paul Dohearty

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a therapist that is focused on helping people with sex and sexuality issues. I am currently a member of AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors , and Therapists. I am open minded, solution-oriented, and compassionate towards clients.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Malachi Oledibe

Dr. Malachi Oledibe

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My therapeutic approach is typically a holistic that takes the whole person under treatment consideration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
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
Sarah Landers

Sarah Landers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, MO


“My goal for therapy is to give you as my client a comfortable space to share openly, feel supported, and gain resources and skills to improve your life in a way that you determine is needed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Using the creative/eclectic process to explore the conscious and unconscious, discovering feelings/experiences when words are not enough.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lindsey Gischer

Lindsey Gischer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello and welcome! I have decade of experience treating adults, children, and families from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. I take a holistic, integrative approach that enhances the mind-body-spirit connection. Currently, I meet virtually with adults, typically offering a combination of psychoeducation and skills in CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 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
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
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
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
Norinee Thomas

Norinee Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I will walk through those hard times with my clients and offer a healing approach rooted in compassion and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristy Weeks

Kristy Weeks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am very strengths-based, so I love to work from the current resources that you have and build upon those.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My professional journey and lived experiences shape how I show up in the therapy space—with empathy, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for each client's story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Hanson

Amy Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“For the past 15 years I have worked in a variety of settings offering mental and behavioral health therapy to children, families and individuals, specializing in trauma and attachment focused therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
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
Nic Harris

Nic Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have a particular home with trans and nonbinary clients. I built my practice around identity-centered care because I know what it's like to need a therapist you don't have to explain the basics of your life to.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Allison Leavitt

Allison Leavitt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is interactive and I'm not afraid to get in the trenches with you and talk about anything you need to get off your chest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emmogene Chepely

Emmogene Chepely

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating an environment of safety, trust, and acceptance in order to help people learn how to begin to provide those things for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shakera Garrard

Shakera Garrard

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“My focus is on implementing a client-centered approach, where I believe the most important aspect is to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for all of my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Lakey

Mary Lakey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am an empathic, open-minded and compassionate counselor willing to actively listen, validate, and encourage you to become the best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Tina Chaney

Tina Chaney

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in the psychological effects of societal events on both children and adults, particularly in the context of immigration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Pangelinan

Joseph Pangelinan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is rooted in deep listening and respect—integrating learning, meaning-making, and skill development to help clients reflect on the past, live fully in the present, and move forward with clarity and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Hall

Christopher Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a compassionate and skilled mental health therapist with a Master's degree, committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds—especially those within BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marquita Tolbert

Marquita Tolbert

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kori Cherry

Kori Cherry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My use of DBT, CBT and trauma focused interventions will help improve management of high stress, increase meaningful communication with those significant in your life, increase self awareness, and better regulate intense emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melissa Gomez-Erickson

Melissa Gomez-Erickson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Folks from the LGBTQIA+, Kink/BDSM, CNM, and neurodivergent communities in particular often have a harder time finding healthcare providers willing to truly listen.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Frederick

Amanda Frederick

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have been successful in developing therapeutic relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds, using culturally competent counseling techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Scarlet Chatman

Scarlet Chatman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


At an early age I spent hours listening to people talk about the transitions, traumas, and troubles in their life as I played just out of ear’s reach (or so they thought). These special moments ignited a passion for people and what happens when human beings start being human.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Casey Kapple

Casey Kapple

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“At the core of my work is a belief that healing happens best in the context of a trusting relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mickee Anderson

Mickee Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interview. I'm naturally curious and genuinely interested in getting to know your story, your strengths, and the experiences that have shaped you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Marty

Amy Marty

Psychologist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“I have training in clinical psychology as well as theology. I provide a holistic perspective and support in areas of body, mind, soul, spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 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
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
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

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