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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in West Chester, PA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in West Chester with 711 licensed providers who bring affirming, open-minded care to mental health support. Our network offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions, with many providers available within days and offering free consultations to help you find the right fit.

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 16 insurance carriers
Laura Prader

Laura Prader

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a trauma-informed therapist who is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat PTSD symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Dianne Marino-Surovcik PhD

Dr. Dianne Marino-Surovcik PhD

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is relaxed and collaborative. I like reciprocity in therapy sessions, and I will work as hard for you as you work for yourself in treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Frontz

Elizabeth Frontz

Therapist

Virtual • Penfield, PA


“I am a very warm and empathetic person. I help individuals, children, adults, and couples who struggle with life issues, depression, and anxiety as well as with relaionship issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Motto

Samantha Motto

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I'm a therapist who specializes in trauma. I'm familiar with symptoms of anxiety and depression both in clinical practice and from my own lived experience. I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who specializes in PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, and empowering women. I want to give my clients the vocabulary to put their feelings to words and heal old wounds. I like to focus on problem-solving and teaching coping skills to address the daily discomfort you feel. I graduated with honors from a Master's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and have 5 years of clinical experience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Cadaret

Dr. Michael Cadaret

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am collaborative in my approach, working with clients to make goals and work towards their desired outcomes for therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Rossi

James Rossi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe effective mental health care is built on trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to long-term wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kerriann Murray

Kerriann Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Welcome! I'm Kerriann and I became a therapist because I love helping others to become the best version of themselves possible. My clients choose me because I'm warm, gentle, and help them to live authentic and fulfilling lives. I'm a licensed therapist (LCSW-C), a board-approved supervisor, and received my MSW from the University of Maryland SSW. I have extensive training in my areas of specialty, which are grief and loss, parenting, and anxiety.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichelle Lynn

Nichelle Lynn

Therapist

Virtual • Bryn Mawr, PA


“I strive to bring empathy, insight, and a grounded presence into every session, creating a space where clients feel supported, respected, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 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
Norrel Sainsott

Norrel Sainsott

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy embraces different clinical perspectives such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) while staying focused on your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Whitlock

Jennifer Whitlock

Therapist

Virtual • Easton, PA


“I have a soft spot for non-conformists -- people who don't fit in the boxes. I have a special expertise in transgender issues and bipolar disorder.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Regina Lynch-Black

Regina Lynch-Black

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newtown, PA


Hello, I’m Regina, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of nursing experience caring for individuals and families across diverse backgrounds and stages of life. My nursing career has allowed me to support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, including years working in hospice and end-of-life care, emergency medicine, addictions, and mental health. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, holistic approach to psychiatric care.

I specialize in helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, and addiction concerns, including alcohol use, substance use, and gambling. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.

At Grace Psychiatry & Wellness, I believe mental health treatment should be personalized and collaborative. Together, we will explore your concerns, develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and work toward improving your overall wellness and quality of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Barbara Wilhelmy

Barbara Wilhelmy

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I focus on a strength-based approach to therapy, seeking to support the strengths of those with whom I am working.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Ermalinski

Michael Ermalinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I bring a great deal of enthusiasm and authenticity to every session, providing a safe and reliable environment for individuals to achieve their most meaningful goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Larissa Torcomian

Larissa Torcomian

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is genuine and warm, and I bring empathy, compassion, and understanding in my sessions to build strong therapeutic relationships...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Colucci

Elizabeth Colucci

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I will meet you where you are and work with you on developing a therapeutic relationship. I believed that trust building is the most important part of therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Ballester

James Ballester

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Clients can expect to walk away from sessions feeling understood, and feeling hopeful about reaching positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Thatcher

Amy Thatcher

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“It has been my experience that the benefits and rewards of self-realization achieved through the therapeutic process have significant and long-lasting effects on one's life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica De Leon

Dr. Jessica De Leon

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal in therapy is to create a space where clients feel heard, seen, and safe, allowing them to build a therapeutic relationship and collaborate on identifying reasons for specific behaviors/beliefs, and work towards healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Allison Schubert

Allison Schubert

Therapist

Virtual • Whitehall, PA


As a board certified and state licensed art therapist, I believe that you know yourself best and everyone's journey is different. I’ve been in the mental health field since 2015. Most of my work has been with people diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, anxiety, and depression. Most recently I have had more sessions pertaining to ADHD, relationship conflicts, and grief. Let's learn and grow together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Rebecca Kephart

Rebecca Kephart

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Bayer

Jennifer Bayer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsburgh, PA


“I'm a grounded, straightforward, and deeply supportive therapist who believes people do their best work when they feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Hallahan

Emily Hallahan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandi Ferguson

Brandi Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have been working in Mental Health for over 2 decades and provide a very relaxing and comfortable safe place to help you work with any challenges you are facing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karrington Pease

Karrington Pease

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi - I am so glad you are here. I am Karr, a Licensed Professional Counselor and wounded healer with a burning passion to support the healing journey of others. I specialize working with the queer community and those who feel stuck in their survival mode after surviving traumatic experiences. I have training and experiencing navigating trauma, gender affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy.

I am an avid reader and obsessed with all things fantasy. At my core, I am a lifetime learner and dedicated challenger. I enjoy exploring the way systems operate, how they impact us today, and ways we can resist and challenge as a collective. When I am not working with clients, you can find me with my head in my kindle, spending far too many hours playing video games, or in some other hobby I am currently hyper-fixated on only to forget about a month later!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Monae Rector

Monae Rector

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m deeply committed to providing nonjudgmental, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. I understand that mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I take the time to listen, learn, and adapt to what works best for you.

I don’t expect perfection — I expect real people, with real experiences, showing up as they are. I bring not only clinical expertise but also lived understanding of how layered and complex healing can be. You’ll never have to shrink or code-switch in my care — your story, identity, and truth are all welcome here.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angelica Thorne

Angelica Thorne

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I incorporate an integrative therapeutic approach which means I incorporate different therapeutic tools and strategies to fit the need of the client I am working with.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elijah Jackson

Elijah Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I want to treat therapy like a holistic grounding space. My practice is compassionate, culturally competent, and encompasses more than just one form of therapeutic support or school of thought.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsey Klein

Chelsey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I can offer a safe space to process and internally resolve the heaviness of everyday life with unconditional positive regard as well as tools to manage daily stressors using a bottom up approach that will include coping skills and trauma processing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Benjamin Adiletto

Benjamin Adiletto

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Maribel Aheran

Dr. Maribel Aheran

Therapist

Virtual • Lancaster, PA


I am Dr. Maribel Aheran, a neurodivergent, licensed mental health therapist and Certified Autism Specialist dedicated to helping individuals finally get answers. Drawing from my background as a K-12 special education staffing coordinator and counselor, I specialize in adult Autism and ADHD evaluations. Every day, I assess, identify, plan, educate, and build strong therapeutic alliances. Moving past "the tip of the iceberg," I use advanced pattern recognition and differential diagnosis to find underlying issues, equipping clients with targeted psychoeducation and the exact tools they need.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashley Glenn

Ashley Glenn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My goal is to provide you with a welcoming and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colynn Ohen

Colynn Ohen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am direct and straightforward in my communication, ensuring clarity about diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Poplinski

Sarah Poplinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Deep down inside of us we have inherent wisdom it is only a matter of tapping in to that wisdom as a resource for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shaunaca James

Shaunaca James

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mechanicsburg, PA


“I am very passionate about helping others walk into their greatness and I look forward to helping you do just that!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittney Schmoyer

Brittney Schmoyer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work with individuals to reach their goals in a supportive, person-centered, and trauma-informed space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
James Goldberg

James Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My first priority is in collaborating with my clients to create spaces where change feels possible...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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