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LGBT therapists in Albuquerque, NM

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental health support. Headway connects you with 180 licensed providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and flexible scheduling within the next two weeks.

Laurie Larimer

Laurie Larimer

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“In our sessions, you can expect a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your inner world together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angelica Lopez

Angelica Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I employ a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Behavioral Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Layla Earnest

Layla Earnest

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can better understand themselves and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I adapt my therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based, and solution focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mallela Ramirez

Mallela Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I strive to create a therapeutic bond with my clients, free of fear and judgement, cultivating a safe place...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joanna Hernandez-Caudron

Joanna Hernandez-Caudron

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Beginning therapy is not just any decision, it's a courageous invitation to meet yourself with curiosity and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Poaches

Jennifer Poaches

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My driving force in this work is to cultivate a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find yourself and become the best version of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Akisha Toussaint, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Wellness isn't just about managing symptoms—it’s about feeling like yourself again. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, or just feeling off balance, you deserve support that addresses every part of your health—mind and body.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Yunlay Bridges

Dr. Yunlay Bridges

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


With over twenty-seven years of diverse nursing experience, particularly in Emergency Room and Mental Health settings, such as St. Elizabeth Hospital, Providence Hospital, and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington. These positions have equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of both clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mohammad Taha

Mohammad Taha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I treat the whole person, not just a list of symptoms. My approach is holistic and collaborative, drawing on my dual certification to bridge the gap between medical complexity and emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Darrell Benko

Darrell Benko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Myah Knight

Myah Knight

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a Certified Anxiety Informed Professional and trained in Exposure & Response Prevention & Acceptance Commitment therapies for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Infertility, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vincent Espinoza

Vincent Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Vincent is a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for delivering sexual health and trauma-informed therapy through a systems-oriented lens. Vincent strongly believes in incorporating all aspects of an individual’s identity in the journey toward healing and self-love.

LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liza Alvarado

Liza Alvarado

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to express yourself openly and honestly, knowing that your privacy and dignity are always respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Through my own self discovery and 27 years of direct clinical social work experience, I have found the key the happiness is a personal journey of self-acceptance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristien Hollingsworth

Kristien Hollingsworth

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I offer a variety of tools including self-regulation, meditation, mindfulness, CBT, belief systems analysis, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wendy Taylor

Wendy Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for 23 years and have had a variety of different roles in the behavioral health field.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. John Rossi

Dr. John Rossi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clovis, NM


Hello! I'm Dr. John Rossi, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a passion for helping people find clarity and hope on their mental health journey. At Clarity Mental Health and Wellness, I provide compassionate, personalized care — whether through medication management, therapy, or innovative options like ketamine treatment — to support you in feeling your best. I'm here to listen without judgment and work together toward lasting well-being. Welcome — I'm glad you're taking this step!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Juliet Glass

Juliet Glass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, practical, and holistic - we will look at your symptoms, your story, your lifestyle, and what you want life to feel like again.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Reiser

John Reiser

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I want your therapy to get results. I realize I am not the right match for everybody so I value honesty, communication, and openness in the therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“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 7 insurance carriers
Aili Lopez

Aili Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Gila, NM


“I believe that you are the expert on your life, and that my role as a therapist is to hold the toolbox and collaborate with you to find what works for you specifically.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Cramer

Kelly Cramer

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Kelly Cramer, a licensed professional counselor in Colorado and an LPCC in New Mexico. I have spent much of my career supporting kids, teens, and young adults—both in schools and through telehealth—so I’m comfortable with the real-life pressures that show up at home, at school, and in relationships. I also specialize in supporting adults through trauma, life transitions, and stress. I am a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University, with a research interest in the intersection of climate change and mental health. I care a lot about doing this work, engaging with thoughtfulness and integrity. I am noted as a therapist who is warm, practical, and genuinely on your team.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lizzy Avila

Lizzy Avila

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I understand what it's like to have rough times and I know that each one of us can overcome these difficult times with some elbow grease and support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Ilana Simons

Dr. Ilana Simons

Psychologist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I see therapy as the chance to do what art does: to try a new format, to dare to trust it, to nurture something new until it lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Reyes

Nicole Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I enjoy using a balanced approach with my clients, where we utilize both solution-focused AND deeper processing work in order to cohesively address the issue from all angles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Casey Applegate-Aguilar

Dr. Casey Applegate-Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am an integrative psychotherapist trained in mind-body techniques who is dedicated to guiding overwhelmed neurodivergent parents in healing their childhood wounds so they can change the course of generational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tabitha Herring

Tabitha Herring

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I enjoy helping people gain skills that restore their sense of self, confidence, and willingness to actively navigate the dynamics of their life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shari Schaffer

Shari Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to experience psychoeducation, development of insight, as well several tools that are customized to individual needs, as well as having some fun.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ruben Zurita

Ruben Zurita

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I engender to build a positive rapport, and inspire hope and strategies for implementing personal positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelechi Okwaraji

Kelechi Okwaraji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“You are alone in this struggle. There are several millions of people going through similar thing if not the exact thing you passing through but make conscious effort to be better, focused and compliant with your plan of care.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Russell Higgins

Russell Higgins

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I'm Russ! As your therapist, it is my goal to see you become a better version of yourself. Asking for help is not easy for many, and you're to be commended for taking that first step. Life's challenges can be difficult to navigate, and everyone needs some help from time to time. I have seen a multitude of clients of all ages with diverse backgrounds. Being a good listener and having a non-judgmental approach are two of the things people ask for most in a therapist. With me, you will get both of those things! I am always present when my clients are experiencing stressful life challenges. My areas of expertise include Depression, Anxiety, Men's Health, Trauma, PTSD, Grief Issues, and Couples Therapy, I am specifically very experienced and specialized with Anxiety Disorders. I use a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approach to help my clients bring out the best in themselves, but am also able to help those who may need to be in therapy more short-term with Solution-Focused therapeutic approaches. I like to use humor, challenging questions, and a direct approach. I think that growth and progress come from addressing the difficult issues head-on, but we can also make therapy a little more fun along the way.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lydia Hammond

Lydia Hammond

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have fallen in love with mental health and the difference that adequate mental health care can make.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Garrett Humphries

Garrett Humphries

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is grounded in the belief that while clients hold the personal history and insights needed for change, my role is to steward the therapeutic space and help focus those insights toward meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Vinton

Andrea Vinton

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“If past traumas are affecting your daily life, therapy can be your path to overcoming these challenges and discovering your inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Albuquerque

Searching for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Albuquerque starts with finding identity-affirming care. Look for a therapist who clearly names experience with LGBTQIA+ people, gender identity, sexual identity, relationship concerns, family dynamics, anxiety, or depression. Provider bios may also mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or trauma-informed care. These details can help you find a therapist whose training and listed specialties match what you want support with.

Albuquerque has a meaningful network of mental health professionals, but affirming therapists may still be harder to find in some neighborhoods or schedules. Virtual appointments can expand your options across New Mexico while in-person care may be a better fit if you prefer meeting at a local office. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and how directly each bio discusses LGBTQIA+ populations. A clear profile can show how a therapist communicates, who they work with, and what kind of care they provide.

Therapy in Albuquerque can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated out-of-pocket costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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