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LGBT therapists in Portland, OR

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Portland, OR

Find LGBTQIA-affirming mental health support in Portland through Headway's extensive network of 392 providers. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with flexible scheduling and average savings of 75% on care when using insurance.

Stephanie Schabel

Stephanie Schabel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I specialize in ADHD, depression, and anxiety while blending evidence-based conventional psychiatry with holistic and functional approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hana Taberner

Hana Taberner

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe that change happens when we take a step back, open ourselves up to the possibilities, and learn how to work with ourselves and whatever life has thrown at us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Saren

Mark Saren

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe that anyone who chooses to live an empowered life can optimize their reality of health and happiness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nolanda Bush Msw, Lcsw

Nolanda Bush Msw, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Hello and welcome to therapy. You are one step closer on your journey to achieving your goals, passions, and intentions. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship as you work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and other areas that you would like growth in. You will utilize the strengths that you already have, and keep expanding on those. It is my job to create a safe, open, and person-centered environment. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey! Keep going and growing.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Mariolle

Amber Mariolle

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lillian Channing

Lillian Channing

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am a somatic therapist, and my approach is to always have a lens focused on how your body holds your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Larson

Anna Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I have a passion for helping individuals feel more empowered navigating life's challenges, work through past traumas, and feel an increased sense of connection to self and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Nadeau

Lee Nadeau

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“My work integrates relational therapy, somatic awareness, and evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 9 insurance carriers
Matthew Fuller

Matthew Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I empower patients by leaning on nonjudgmental, positive regard, building strong rapport and trust with patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tracye Valentine

Tracye Valentine

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tasha Oladipo

Tasha Oladipo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to meet you at the point of your need. I am an active listener, I strive to understand your concerns, provide clarification, and answers to your questions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Margaret Quartey-Papafio

Margaret Quartey-Papafio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katrina Long

Katrina Long

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“As a queer and affirming therapist, I am honored to have the opportunity to walk beside you and help support you with therapeutic tools, learning new practices, exploring fear and identifying opportunities for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Gallanos

James Gallanos

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I like to explore and invite curiosity in addressing common mental health issues and challenges we face.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Harmon

Angela Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe every person has worth, and some time we need support and guidance to find the worth in ourselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jenny Brady

Dr. Jenny Brady

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tigard, OR


Hello, my name is Jenny Brady. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, accepting patients between the ages of 5 and 70. I hold a doctorate degree in nursing and am also certified as a family nurse practitioner, allowing me to bring a holistic approach to your mental health. I love working with a variety of people and hold a special place in my heart for first responders and members of our military.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lina Toyos

Lina Toyos

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Nathan Goins

Dr. Nathan Goins

Psychologist

Virtual • Oregon


“Ultimately, I want my clients to see themselves as strong, capable people who can maintain their well-being and continue to grow both in and out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Travis Litz

Travis Litz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is collaborative and supportive — we'll explore what's going on together and find treatment options that fit your goals and lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Juan Quintanilla

Juan Quintanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My ultimate goal is to empower you, fostering self-acceptance, self-awareness, self- kindness and self-compassion...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Suzanne Feist-Matson

Suzanne Feist-Matson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental relationship through warmth and empathy, insight, curiosity, and creativity!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vincent Espinoza

Vincent Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“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 13 insurance carriers
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers
Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Breona Dunlap-Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, helping clients understand how past experiences, identity, and environment shape their current thoughts, emotions, and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Allen

Kristen Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Building a strong rapport is central to my practice, as I believe this foundation is essential for effective therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cub Larkin

Cub Larkin

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe every person deserves a therapist who truly gets who they are without requiring explanation or justification.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Kopecky

Jennifer Kopecky

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristina Mills-Gregory

Kristina Mills-Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Goals are specific to the individual, and we will set goals together. Each goal will be to work towards the overall goal of feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Calvino

Nicole Calvino

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My communication style is warm and direct. I will try to call your attention to the discrepancy between your goals and your behaviors and help you figure out how to remove obstacles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lora Hasse

Lora Hasse

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Charree Graham

Charree Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Tigard, OR


“I truly believe as the client you are the expert in their own life and I appreciate taking a person-centered approach to the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Medina

Jennifer Medina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salem, OR


“When you meet with Jennifer, you can expect a warm atmosphere filled with genuine compassion and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amelia Jensen

Amelia Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“As a therapist, I bring a person-centered, solution-focused approach, believing the answers you seek are already within you, waiting to be illuminated with a gentle flashlight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelica Amaya

Angelica Amaya

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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 Portland, OR

Searching for LGBTQIA therapists in Portland starts with finding care that is clearly affirming of your identity, relationships, and goals. The right therapist may support concerns related to gender identity, coming out, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare options, look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or direct experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. This can help you find a therapist whose background matches what you want to discuss in care.

Portland has many mental health therapists, and the number of choices can make the search harder to narrow. Location may matter if you prefer in-person care near your neighborhood, workplace, or transit route. Virtual appointments can also expand access to LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, especially when you want a therapist with specific experience in therapy for gender identity, bisexual therapy, gay couples therapy, lesbian therapy, or LGBTQIA+ relationship support. Review therapist bios before booking to see how they describe their approach, the populations they work with, their availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Portland can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps you see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. You can search for LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists in Portland, filter by insurance, appointment format, specialty, and availability, then review bios and book directly when you’re ready.

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