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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 298 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.

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 • Springfield, MO


“My therapeutic style is collaborative, supportive, strengths-based, and tailored to each client's unique goals and lived experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Danielle Kelsey

Danielle Kelsey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping adults who live with trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I draw from ACT, EMDR, embodiment practices, and parts work, and I am neurodivergent‐friendly and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I also have experience supporting clients through psychosis, grief, chronic health issues, spiritual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.

At the core of my work is a belief that every person has the capacity to choose who they become. As Jean‐Paul Sartre wrote, “We are constantly creating ourselves through action.” I see therapy as a space where you can explore that creation with support, clarity, and intention.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Candyce Bell

Candyce Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is very welcoming and inviting. I believe in honoring the values of respect, sensitivity, compassion, empathy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
Ryan Neace

Ryan Neace

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have extensive experience helping people with existential crises, finding direction in life, thematic/recurring problems in relationships, and difficulties related to religious/spiritual matters.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Schaaf

Paula Schaaf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Ally Allen

Ally Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with over three years of experience helping individuals navigate and process traumatic events. I am passionate about supporting clients in growing and excelling amid life's challenges. I want everyone to grow and become a healthier, more balanced version of themselves.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gil Salgado

Gil Salgado

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Joplin, MO


“My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, validation, and the gentle restructuring of core beliefs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Patricia Heiser

Patricia Heiser

Therapist

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


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessalyn Wininger

Jessalyn Wininger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • St. Peters, MO


I am a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma and attachment. I have served a variety of populations and have extensive experience working with pervasive mental health diagnoses, identity development processes, trauma, and holistic wellness practices.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiana Hill

Tiana Hill

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“She loves incorporating art and creative interventions to help clients develop new skills, break generational cycles, heal from trauma, and discover themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thalia Tucci

Thalia Tucci

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


***Same day appointments may be available****

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LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Angela Ryckman Thalassites

Angela Ryckman Thalassites

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Foster

Lauren Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have a compassion-focused, person-centered style. I enjoy helping others connect the dots and understand themselves a little bit better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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