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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Salem, OR

Seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health support in Salem? Headway offers free consultations with empowering providers available as soon as tomorrow. Our network supports talk therapy and medication management to help you thrive authentically.

Kellie Foster

Kellie Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I would describe my style as laid back and conversational in nature. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jessica Besner

Jessica Besner

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I believe that healing occurs through ones ability to connect with self, and feel witnessed by and connected to others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marianne Lopez

Marianne Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


My journey stems from my own story of resilience in the face of hardships. I became a therapist because I have always wanted to help people through some of their darkest hours. Being exposed to some dark hours myself, I know that it is difficult to do it alone. When you have someone to confide in, assist you through the hard times, and just let you know that you are not alone, makes a difference.

My therapeutic approach includes CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, SFT, EFT, IFS, and just speaking like a human being. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. My approach is relational and personalized—we'll explore your story together, build coping tools, and move toward healing with curiosity, courage, and care.

Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and never boring. I mix honesty, humor, and heart to make the process comfortable. I help adults manage emotions, build confidence, and tackle life's challenges with tools that work. Think of it as a safe space to be yourself, grow, and maybe laugh along the way. Please book here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heath Rossi

Heath Rossi

Therapist

Virtual • Tigard, OR


“I believe we can heal from these experiences and grow from them, becoming more of who we truly are and want to be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeremy Wade

Jeremy Wade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


Welcome! I am Jeremy Wade, a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of healthcare experience. After spending 25 years as an ER provider and clinical leader, I saw too many patients hospitalized simply because they couldn't access proactive outpatient psychiatric care. Driven by a passion to help this underserved population, I stepped away from the ER to dedicate myself fully to mental wellness. Today, I combine my deep medical background with my growing mental health expertise to treat the "whole you" in a safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Robin Fox

Dr. Robin Fox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


With decades of experience as a nurse practitioner and over 15 years specializing in mental health, I am committed to understanding each patient's unique story and life experiences. I have a special interest in resiliency and thriving after trauma. I am dedicated to supporting you as you determine the path and pace that best suits your needs.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andria Hansen

Andria Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in client-centered care, integrating effective modalities like, EMDR, somatic techniques, IFS, mindfulness & CBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aida Dabreo

Aida Dabreo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, she strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel valued.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Candace Coston

Candace Coston

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I have worked with children, teens, adults as well as people with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tera Yano

Tera Yano

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Great to meet you!As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe that a healthy relationship with yourself is the foundation for a good life. While I've worked across many demographics, my practice now focuses primarily on adult individuals navigating anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, and major life or identity transitions. I'd be glad to help you find steadier ground, whatever that looks like for you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katherine Robins

Katherine Robins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“Together, we can identify what's happening beneath the surface and create a clear, practical path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cathleen Mauricette

Cathleen Mauricette

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I aim to provide access to care for the undeserved BIPOC communities because I understand first-hand the influence one's culture has on our view of the world and the experiences we have.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ami Kernan

Ami Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Welcome! I'm Ami.

I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice and I'm glad you found your way here. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, so take a moment to read about me and how I work. If anything resonates, I'd love to connect for a free consultation to explore whether I might be a good fit for what you're looking for.

What I offer:

I provide individual therapy for people who want to move through life's with greater ease, clarity, and fulfillment. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique experiences and identities.

I identify as Queer and Asian-American, and many of my clients share these identities. If you're queer, trans, gender expansive, neurodivergent, or in some way navigating a life between cultures, I'd love to offer you a space to explore your experience and how you want to show up in the world.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Adams

Kayla Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in solution focused, trauma-informed care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebecca Kinman

Rebecca Kinman

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Rebecca earned her Bachelor’s degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Portland State University in 2019, followed by a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the same institution in 2022. Areas of study included: Racial Equity in Oregon, Housing for LGBTQIAA+ Seniors in Portland, and anti-oppressive care. Alongside her academic achievements, Rebecca has completed additional post-graduate, on-the-job training in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Bipolar Disorders (I and II), and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelby Matt-Smith

Shelby Matt-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Medford, OR


“I prioritize the person by encouraging authenticity and offering a calm, curious, and compassionate presence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mimosa Constans

Mimosa Constans

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is collaborative, affirming and compassionate. A goal for me, is to empower you to make meaningful changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Cooney

Dr. Lisa Cooney

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“You're trauma-informed, attuned to nervous systems, and you understand recovery, resilience, and transformation not just academically, but lived and embodied.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karel Winner

Karel Winner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beaverton, OR


“I've spent nearly two decades in medicine and healthcare, and I pull all of it into the way I care for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 7 insurance carriers
Marquita Tolbert

Marquita Tolbert

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“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 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Whitted

Jennifer Whitted

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“As am EMDR Certified Therapist, I'm always looking through an EMDR lens, but am well versed in many modalities of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Francesca Derius

Dr. Francesca Derius

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“Here at Elohim Health and Wellness, we believe in treating the patient holistically whether we caring for addiction, mental health or both.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sally Van Meter

Sally Van Meter

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


If you're feeling stuck, challenged, or noticing yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Many people reach a point where they feel unsure about how to move forward or how to live in a way that feels more aligned with who they truly are. Together, we can work through these burdens and begin exploring what may be keeping you from experiencing the life you want. If you're not sure what your goals are or what might be preventing you from moving forward, that is a perfectly valid place to begin—or continue—your path toward change, clarity, and healing.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a secondary focus in Art Therapy. My background allows me to incorporate both traditional therapeutic approaches and creative expression when helpful, offering multiple ways to explore emotions, gain insight, and support meaningful personal growth.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chelsea Canning

Chelsea Canning

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


We all need a little help from time to time to get support for our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. Sometimes we just need someone to stand by us, assure us that it's going to be okay and guide us through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Randy Mallari

Randy Mallari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“My style is collaborative and compassionate. I specialize in helping clients through medication management and psychotherapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Darrell Benko

Darrell Benko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“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
Jessica Ellington

Jessica Ellington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beaverton, OR


“As an ADHDer and the parent of neurodivergent children, I know firsthand how deeply these unique neurotypes shape your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Steven Bowen

Steven Bowen

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I begin by helping you with the top stressors that are disrupting your life by using a solution-focused approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mickina Biagi

Mickina Biagi

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that firmly believes in personalized and whole-person care. I am a neurodivergent therapist that loves to work with other neurodivergent people. I have been practicing therapy since 2019. I have worked in schools as well as working in a group therapy practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristi Rachal

Kristi Rachal

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“By using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, my goal is to help clients learn to take control of their thoughts and feelings and to implement coping skills to improve their daily lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Percival Fisher

Percival Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Client's have shared with me that at the end of each our session together that they have felt heard, validated, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rena Pazienza

Dr. Rena Pazienza

Psychologist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach to therapy is empathic, collaborative, and strengths-based; I aim to provide a balance of support and challenge to help you meet your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Allison Chambers-Dixson

Dr. Allison Chambers-Dixson

Psychologist

Virtual • Oregon


I practice primarily from a Gestalt therapy orientation that is humanistic, holistic, and experiential. I also integrate cognitive behavioral, somatic, and internal family systems strategies as needed. I approach therapy collaboratively, with the assumption that you are the expert of your experiences and my role is to guide you toward increased awareness, insight, and behavior integration in order to make meaningful changes that meet your goals. I believe psychotherapy is a powerful tool for achieving self-understanding, reducing distress, and relieving symptoms.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sylvie Djoumessi

Sylvie Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I excel in being patient, a listener, and showing empathy. I have a passion for helping others heal and prioritize well-being...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Mueller

Karen Mueller

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My style is positive, warm and interactive and I believe in treating all clients with respect, sensitivity and compassion, without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tabitha Rupard

Tabitha Rupard

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe in the power of collaboration and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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