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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Bend, OR

Bend's vibrant and inclusive community deserves mental healthcare that honors your identity. Headway connects you with over 402 licensed providers nationwide who bring affirming, open-minded approaches to support your unique needs. Access therapy virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage.

Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD with 25 years experience working with adults, children and youth. My goal is to help you in your path towards feeling better, and experiencing an improved sense of confidence, self-esteem and functioning in your life. My specialties include adoption issues, LGBTQ issues and women's issues. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, elderly issues, disability, and stress reduction.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tuyet Gwardys

Tuyet Gwardys

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I bring over 15 years of rich experience in mental health care, having worked with a diverse patient population in the clinics & hospitals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beaverton, OR


“I believe the therapeutic relationship is itself one of the most powerful catalysts for lasting change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beaverton, OR


“With a Master of Science in Nursing from West Coast University and over six years of emergency and psychiatric nursing experience, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health crises to my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beaverton, OR


Hello, I'm Jennifer Eastman, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide comprehensive care for the full spectrum of complex psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia and psychosis disorders, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals who need specialized expertise across multiple areas.

What sets my practice apart is my extensive experience with co-occurring conditions and complex presentations. Many patients come to me after struggling to find providers comfortable with their multifaceted needs. I understand that conditions like ADHD and autism often intersect with trauma, that personality patterns can develop alongside substance use, and that psychotic symptoms can complicate other diagnoses.

My approach combines evidence-based treatments with genuine empathy and respect for your unique journey. Whether you're seeking your first diagnosis, managing multiple conditions, or looking for someone who can see the bigger picture of your mental health, I bring the expertise and patience needed to address complexity without judgment.

I believe in collaborative care where your voice guides treatment decisions. Together, we'll work to understand your conditions, develop effective strategies, and build resilience. Real progress begins with feeling truly understood. I'm here to support you with clinical excellence and compassionate care every step of the way.

IMPORTANT: For current availability, visit https://mentalhealthpractitioners.com/ or call or text us anytime at 415-968-6515—we make it super easy! Intake forms are required before your first appointment. You can text us your info or email us at [email protected]. Please send us a picture of your insurance information and photo ID!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I believe exceptional psychiatric care demands clinical expertise, genuine emotional awareness, and a deep commitment to treating every person with dignity and warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Oswego, OR


“I translate complex research into clear, practical care plans that help my patients feel informed and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Ollar

Patrick Ollar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe in fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard and empowered in their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leslie Aragon

Leslie Aragon

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My therapeutic approach is grounded in collaboration, with the goal of supporting clients as they grow, explore, and integrate all aspects of their holistic selves in alignment with their personal values and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roe Cohen Jules

Roe Cohen Jules

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Portland, OR


Welcome,

I am glad you have found your way here. I created this space for you to feel authentically seen, to access the parts of yourself that have been ushered into hiding; that depend on strategies like compulsively-spending, masking, frenetic cleaning, schedule cramming, and perseverating on nearly anything to avoid eye-gazing with the parts of yourself and your life that make you cringe.

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and somatic therapist, and I support millennials like you, who are experiencing burnout as a result of adulting through late-stage capitalism.

I weave integrative psychiatry + somatic coaching with the

belief that you are and will always be your own greatest healer. I am here to offer skill, clarity + tools in that company.

Through this work you will undoubtedly find more ease, pleasure, gratification + gratitude in your day to day life.

I specialize in Queer + Trans mental health, ADHD, Anxiety, Panic, Trauma repair + integration, PTSD, Perinatal mental health and the nuance of being human.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jourdan Johnson

Dr. Jourdan Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and goal-oriented, focusing on each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Don Cleland

Dr. Don Cleland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Springfield, OR


“My approach is whole-person and collaborative. I draw on my background in both psychiatry and family practice to provide care that's patient-centered and tailored to your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erin Dougherty

Erin Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Portland, OR


“I believe that times of change, while often overwhelming, are also powerful opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cindy Nesiba

Cindy Nesiba

Therapist

Virtual • Cottage Grove, OR


“I really love working with individuals who struggle with treatment resistant depression and anxiety because of the relief that I see from clients, as well as the hope in finding meaning after many years of struggle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yazmin Alvarez-Soeum

Yazmin Alvarez-Soeum

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I approach therapy from a systems perspective, recognizing not only the individual but the relationships and environments that influence well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Casey VanHoutan

Casey VanHoutan

Therapist

Virtual • Tigard, OR


“I like to approach counseling through a holistic lens based on the assumption of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Gregory Peterson

Dr. Gregory Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am a counseling generalist specializing in working with teens and young adults, university students, and new parents.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joshua Stierley

Joshua Stierley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach blends medication management with integrative therapy strategies to help you find balance and relief.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madeline Ball

Madeline Ball

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I love working with couples developing healthy sexualities, LGBTQIA+ individuals developing their sexual and gender expression, and people on the journey of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I specialize in populations, including Sexual and Gender Minorities/LGBTQIA+, emerging adults (18-29 years), creative professionals, and educators.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sumaiya Ahmed

Sumaiya Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am a warm, empathetic, and compassionate listener cradled with a sense of deep optimism and genuine curiosity that comes from my own life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronika Solomon

Veronika Solomon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I understand what it feels like to move through the world with multiple marginalized identities, and I bring that lived perspective into my clinical practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salem, OR


“He empowers his clients with the tools to be in control, advocate for themselves and make well-informed treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Cara Bussell

Dr. Cara Bussell

Psychologist

Virtual • Oregon


“Clients often describe me as calm, genuine, and steady. Together, we'll work to understand what's keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that help you move toward the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvonne Ekama

Yvonne Ekama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm a Dual-Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over seventeen years of psychiatric nursing experience with focus on medication management and supportive therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adrienne Holloway

Adrienne Holloway

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Medford, OR


Accepting new patients. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Holsan Behavioral Health who provides medication management with psychotherapy to ages six and older. I offer in-person appointments in Raleigh, NC, and telehealth services across the state of North Carolina. I specialize in attention difficulties, behavioral challenges, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, military issues, and trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claire Morrison

Claire Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I’ve worked as a therapist for the past ten years, helping people untangle their stories and find compassion for the messy, imperfect parts of being human. My own experiences as a client deeply shaped my approach. I bring empathy, warmth, and a genuine understanding of how vulnerable therapy can feel. I work with clients of all ages, from tweens to adults, to build insight, resilience, and self-acceptance. My style is collaborative and grounded in authenticity, humor, and humanity. Above all, I aim to create a space where you can feel understood, supported, and free to explore what healing might look like for you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Eaton

Shannon Eaton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hillsboro, OR


“I create a safe and supportive environment and make referrals when needed. The goal is to get you feeling better SOONER rather than later.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brannon La Force

Brannon La Force

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Annie Laughlin

Annie Laughlin

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“The most important thing in the world to me is to sit with you in your pain. You are not alone, and we will figure this out together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My style is practical, collaborative, and grounded in helping you understand both your thoughts and your nervous system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christopher Kennedy

Christopher Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I describe my role as that of a driving instructor- You tell me where you want to go and I will help you get there (but you do the driving).”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Moss

Jennifer Moss

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I am an ADHD, dog loving, quirky therapist who tends to ask and say things like they are, with care and humor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Zena Vevaina

Dr. Zena Vevaina

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is active, collaborative, and insight-oriented — I help you identify the roots of your struggles, develop healthier ways of relating, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Kuttner

Jason Kuttner

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I use a client centered approach in my work, meaning I'll get to know your preferences in order to work with you in ways which you find to be most helpful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanika Torres

Shanika Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I've learned that the best therapy happens when you feel safe to show up as your full, authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Patricia Montoya

Dr. Patricia Montoya

Psychologist

Virtual • Ashland, OR


“I treat clients as the unique individuals they are and never take a cookie-cutter approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Korm

Timothy Korm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I conduct a thorough evaluation of both your mental and physical symptoms, focusing on how they interact to shape your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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