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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Reading, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Reading with 710 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental health support. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Erin Spencer

Erin Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ricardo Carter-Lemos

Ricardo Carter-Lemos

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm a bicultural and bilingual clinical social worker who approaches therapy with warmth, empathy, and genuine care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Denillo

Alecia Denillo

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


If you've spent a long time handling everything on your own, the idea of opening up in therapy can feel uncomfortable — maybe even a little vulnerable. You might be stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns you can't quite break no matter how hard you try. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just need a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right there.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennie Reitter

Jennie Reitter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have been providing therapy to youth and adults for over twenty years. I specialize in treating trauma and assiting youth and adults on their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jesse Adams

Jesse Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with substance and alcohol use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carly Foster

Carly Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe empathy, trust, and unconditional positive regard are core strengths that I bring to my therapeutic space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brandais Gary

Brandais Gary

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


HI! My name is Brandais and I am a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience working with individuals. I focus on anxiety, life-changes, women's issues and diverse populations including LGBTQIA populations. My experience is with people across the lifespan. Currently I work with adults from 18-65. I approach my clients with warmth and allowing you to share your experience with non-judgement.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sylvie Luzio

Sylvie Luzio

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I view myself as a partner side-by-side in your journey. Together, we explore the history and experiences that brought you to where you are today.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geraldine Pena

Geraldine Pena

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about helping guide teens and adults of minority backgrounds to live a more healed, truthful and peaceful life.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Bell

Jessica Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Some people experience fear that holds them back. Others are so weighed down by the complexities of life that it feels like there is not enough energy to do anything. Over time, they shift further and further away from the person that they know they can be, but they feel like they’ve already tried everything and feel stuck. If you can resonate, the bravest thing you can do is reach out. We all have core beliefs that define how we see ourselves and the world. These beliefs have huge implications for our emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns. Some are positive and helpful, and others are fear-based and limiting.


I help people gain awareness of their limiting core beliefs so they can actively reframe them, if necessary, into more beneficial and realistic beliefs. Together, we can explore the internal and external factors that impact not only your beliefs, but the feelings, behaviors, and relationships associated with those beliefs.


I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families, and together, we work to accomplish the changes they desperately want to make. If you are ready for a change, know I will be right by your side as you reclaim joy, face your fears, and begin to feel at peace with yourself again (or maybe even for the first time).

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Amen

Michele Amen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is gentle, direct and genuine. I provide professional counseling to adults who are seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy development, grief and loss, vocational issues, anger and low self-esteem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Julie Buttram

Julie Buttram

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hello and welcome! My name is Julie Buttram, I am an LPC in Pennsylvania, and received my degree from La Salle University. I have 10 years of experience working with a diverse population of individuals in outpatient therapy. The people I have worked with have come from all walks of life, many cultural experiences and identities, and across all ages (from 2 - 80 years of age).

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Leonidah Okemwa

Dr. Leonidah Okemwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I enjoy forming partnerships with patients to help them achieve their highest possible level of functioning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Daniel Hertzberg

Daniel Hertzberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsburgh, PA


“I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, which is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and is extremely helpful for anxiety, phobias, facing uncertainty, and other fears.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bob Pezzano

Bob Pezzano

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I try to be as direct as a person is able to tolerate but through years of practice am able to adjust to wherever a person is to help them get what they need out of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lidiaybeth VictorianoaAbreu

Lidiaybeth VictorianoaAbreu

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Greetings and thank you for stopping by my profile, I am Lidia. In my therapeutic practice, I aim to offer a space to slow down and reconnect with your inner resilience. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where we can explore your experiences, honor your emotions, and build practical strategies that help you feel more grounded and empowered. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or a sense of disconnection, my goal is to walk alongside you with empathy and curiosity as you create meaningful, lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glendale Walker

Glendale Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“My goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alisa Wiggins

Alisa Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My favorite part of being a therapist is developing therapeutic relationships. We'll work together to tackle the storms and find hope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlin Weinberg

Kaitlin Weinberg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused. I use evidence-based strategies including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Therapist

Virtual • Bethlehem, PA


I believe therapy should be a safe space for you to work towards your goals, without any judgment. Rather than feeling alone, a therapist should assist you on your journey to build the life you have envisioned, while understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I will be that therapist for you. I am passionate about assisting others to understand how their past impacts their current, in order to move forward to their future. I have experience working with those who have experienced trauma, endure the daily challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder, and/or deal with LGBTQ+ issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Dagmawi Dagnew

Dr. Dagmawi Dagnew

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools to handle life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arielle Ray

Arielle Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I have done specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Healy

Ryan Healy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and ICU nurse who believes therapy should feel real, supportive, and judgment-free.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Emma Herman

Dr. Emma Herman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I lean into a more holistic and eclectic clinical approach, with my work primarily infusing elements of narrative therapy, mindfulness / mindful-CBT, somatic / mind-body therapies, relationship and sex therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Colin Halko

Colin Halko

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! My name’s Colin and I’m a Philly-based therapist. I work with introverts and LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing problems within socializing. Whether you’re struggling with social anxiety, setting boundaries, loneliness, isolation, or depression, I’m here to help. I enjoy watching people grow and try out new techniques to improve their lives and relationships.

I've received my Master's degree from Temple University and have worked in the mental health field for 8 years in a variety of settings.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn LaRock-Sharrer

Dawn LaRock-Sharrer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is warm, down to earth, person-centered, and solution-focused, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Latoya Smalls

Dr. Latoya Smalls

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“As a counseling professional, it is essential to challenge my clients in a supportive and encouraging way that will not present as overly critical of their knowledge and experience, that will assist with promoting personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Krista McCourt

Krista McCourt

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is that you are the expert on you! I collaborate with you as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clyde King

Clyde King

Therapist

Virtual • Marcus Hook, PA


Hello I am Clyde who wants to ensure you receive the best treatment you can, offering treatment in a safe space, nonjudgmental, honest, confidential, timely warm, kind, considerate, professional, ethical, skillful, relevant, current way. Look forward to getting to know you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that there are no "bad parts," only parts of us that are seeking to be understood, healed, and balanced.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Herwick

Jason Herwick

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Since 2013, I’ve helped clients overcome social anxiety, gaming addiction, and substance abuse—while also developing emotional intelligence and building healthier relationships. I understand firsthand how internet culture, modern relationships, and existential doubt shape our struggles. My approach is direct but empathetic, balancing honesty with actionable solutions to help you take control of your life.

If you're stuck in a cycle of doomscrolling, blackpilling, or social withdrawal, I can help you break free. We’ll work on improving emotional communication, navigating online and offline relationships, and developing a stronger sense of self. Therapy with me is engaging, sometimes humorous, but always focused on real growth. I minimize worksheets and prioritize evidenced-based solutions. I utilize ACT, REBT and CBT to help you identify issues and create lasting change. I also draw from my academic background in existential philosophy and critical theory. I'm a genuine, goofy but direct person, I like having real conversations and I offer free consultations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Morgan McGregor

Morgan McGregor

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal for the first session is to build a genuine connection with each client and provide space for them to share what has brought them to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that mental health is the foundation of overall wellbeing, and that when you're thriving mentally, every other area of your life begins to improve as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Inzana

Samantha Inzana

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Using a strength-based approach and evidence-based therapy we will work together to tackle any change and heal from any trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Cara Jones

Cara Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeanne Dukes

Jeanne Dukes

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work to provide a safe, nurturing environment while assessing the social and emotional needs of clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roderick(Roe) Thomas

Roderick(Roe) Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“As someone who has lived experience as a Black trans nonbinary polyamorous person I have had to navigate this and more on my life journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Schamp

Christina Schamp

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to uncover your strengths, understand your challenges, and achieve your personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Courtney Linn

Courtney Linn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Williamsport, PA


“My approach to providing care is preforming a comprehensive evaluation and getting to know my patients needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Caliskan

Jennifer Caliskan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I offer a kind and compassionate approach to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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