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LGBT therapists in Reading, PA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Reading, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Reading with 667 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.

Dr. Elizabeth Brillon

Dr. Elizabeth Brillon

Therapist

Virtual • Mechanicsburg, PA


“My approach to therapy is a collaborative partnership that is based on authenticity, safety, and affirming strength-based empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sarah Burrows

Sarah Burrows

Therapist

Virtual • Erie, PA


“As someone who is bi-ethnic and a dual national, I bring a broader, culturally informed perspective to my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raphael Alfaro

Raphael Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“With a person-centered approach and practical DBT skills, we will work through challenges and help you feel more in control and true to yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Denise Driscoll

Denise Driscoll

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


With over 10 years of experience in community health, trauma and crisis management, I have developed a strong ability to meet clients where they are, delivering real-time feedback and interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. I have worked with individuals ranging from age 3 to 75, bringing a lifespan perspective to my practice. My experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst has positively impacted my use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with solution-focused strategies to empower clients and support meaningful, lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Shane

Erica Shane

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I use humor in therapy as a way to help us find relief from feeling controlled by overwhelming emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
David Johnson

David Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albrightsville, PA


“My overall goal would include an compassionate and collaborative approach to assist you with finding relief and living a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lenka Sarzynski

Lenka Sarzynski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
John Boetger

John Boetger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! My name is John. I am a warm, welcoming therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you can feel comfortable being fully yourself-humor included. I earned my Master's degree in 2016 and bring over ten years of experience working in the Mental Health/Counseling field. I am trained in trauma-informed care and prioritize safety, trust, and empowerment in our work together, moving at a pace that feels right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Klixbull

Elizabeth Klixbull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Slippery Rock, PA


“I believe treatment is most effective when it is personalized, practical, and aligned with each client's goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Blanton

Dr. Elizabeth Blanton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in meeting clients where they are in their healing journey—honoring their pace and experiences—as we work together to navigate some of the most vulnerable parts of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Hall

Katrina Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients are able to be heard, without judgement, and to walk away from each session with insight into their own lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joellyn Norrie

Joellyn Norrie

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy is aimed at increasing self-awareness, learning coping mechanisms, developing stronger communication skills, managing difficult emotions and situations more effectively, and ultimately empowering clients to experience positive change and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a firm believer that all of us go through tough times in our lives, but also that given the proper therapeutic tools you will meet your mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Men's issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michael Boyce

Michael Boyce

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Michael is a client-centered, affirming therapist dedicated to providing an inclusive and collaborative space for healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ainsley Rager

Ainsley Rager

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • State College, PA


“Reaching out takes real courage and is a meaningful step toward healing and growth. Recognizing that you need support is a true sign of strength.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenny Kirn

Jenny Kirn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a bilingual marriage and family therapist with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families of various age groups and diversities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victor Franco

Victor Franco

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Victor is a creative arts therapist who focuses on utilizing the creative process as a means of self-expression and exploring mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danyel Sileo

Danyel Sileo

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am passionate about helping adolescents and young adults navigate gender questioning and transition.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christine Fallon

Christine Fallon

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in meeting an individual where they are with no judgement and improve on what he, she, they, or them wants to work towards.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sipho Ndlovu

Sipho Ndlovu

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


My name is Sipho (pronounced See-poh). I am a queer and non-binary therapist of color. Welcome to my practice Ubuntu Wellbeing, LLC! I got my Master's in Social Work (MSW) in 2016 from University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). I hope to begin facilitating supportive therapeutic groups in 2026.

I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ & BIPOC individuals navigating:

  • Anxiety,
  • ADHD,
  • Grief & trauma recovery.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peter Stern

Peter Stern

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to counseling is client-centered, integrating evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered theory.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Terrance Martin

Terrance Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients will come to understand that I treat people with respect and hold a space for them to be who they are with being judgmental...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Devan Gardner

Devan Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy is a powerful space for transformation, and you deserve support that truly meets you where you are!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Schlossberg

Jill Schlossberg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have worked with clients who deal with issues related to trauma, substances use, depression, anxiety and codependency.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teisha Fooks

Teisha Fooks

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I became a therapist because I believe deeply in the power of connection and feeling truly understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Snyder

Mary Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I focus on helping you better understand yourself, regulate emotions, and build a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Wojtasik

Maria Wojtasik

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


This is your journey - you’re driving, I’m sitting in the passenger seat to provide some direction when needed. Therapy is whatever you want it to be and I’m here for it! It’s not about my agenda or what I think you should work on. Just showing up for a session in an authentic way is productive. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis as well as interpersonal and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Maxwell

Stephanie Maxwell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am eclectic in my practice, which means I draw from various therapeutic approaches to find what works best for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lois Pearo

Lois Pearo

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a diversity of clients. I am here to listen, validate, challenge, support and work with you on your therapeutic goals.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Lough

Jamie Lough

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have an eclectic and client-centered approach to therapy. The modalities I pull from most often at ACT, DBT, trauma focused, SFBT, strength based, and psychodynamic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Giselle Sosa

Giselle Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Bangor, PA


“I focus on clients strengths and help them identify and change the limiting beliefs that are preventing them from becoming the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karlie Harper

Karlie Harper

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is the clients know themselves the best. They usually have the answers they need and I am just here to help them realize that...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Perk Oettinger

Perk Oettinger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is to focus on overall brain health! We will do this by utilizing many different techniques including mind-body connection, physical and lifestyle health, cognitive training and more!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolores [Dee) Littleton

Dolores [Dee) Littleton

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Dee is skilled at helping individuals, couples, and families with communication and relationship skill building; reducing and coping with stress; recovery from affairs; anxiety and depression,sex issues for couples and individuals; and LGBT issues,. Dee an LMFT is also an ordained clergy in the ELCA (a progressive Lutheran denomination) and is interested in helping clients of all (or no) religious and faith backgrounds explore the connections between their own spirituality, religion, sexuality, and relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Percival Fisher

Percival Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Burman

Brian Burman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I strive to co-create a warm, open-minded, and person-centered space in my work with individuals and couples.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Nyakana

Christy Nyakana

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, conversational, and supportive. Therapy with me is not about sitting in a cold, clinical space feeling judged or analyzed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Philicia Barbieri

Philicia Barbieri

Therapist

Virtual • White Oak, PA


“You can expect to gain clarity, coping skills, and a sene of empowerment moving forward in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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