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LGBT therapists in West Chester, PA

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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.

Ariana Wood

Ariana Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


“I specialize in EMDR, a therapy that helps you move past what's keeping you stuck—not just in your mind, but in your body and nervous system, too.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lee Shadeck

Lee Shadeck

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I will work closely with you to help you solve your own issues as I feel we hold the answers to our own questions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Peluso

Jessica Peluso

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take an active role in my job as your therapist, providing you with understanding of what is going on as well as tools to make lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Allard

Christina Allard

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi! My name is Christina Allard. I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years with experience with residential, inpatient and outpatient therapy. I graduated with my Masters of arts in Counseling from Regis University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Krista Stanick

Dr. Krista Stanick

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe my greatest strength as a clinician is my ability to connect and empathize with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tracey Pauls

Tracey Pauls

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I also have experience partnering with members of the LGBTQ community in their journey to becoming self affirmed and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zoe Roben

Zoe Roben

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Together, we will make room for the full range of feelings—excitement, grief, rage, fear, sadness, and joy—and reconnect with your inner strength and stability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lori Carpenter

Lori Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I've built a practice grounded in creating a truly affirming, safe space — especially for the LGBTQ+ community and survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and complex experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Oaks

Allison Oaks

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


“I believe healing happens when clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences at a pace that feels safe.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Moran

Megan Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in working with clients to identify their strengths and identify solutions, I believe my role is to support my clients as they identify their goals and strategies that work best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lucas Dangler

Lucas Dangler

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I value lifelong learning, openness to new experiences, curiosity about the self and the world, and working to enhance our capacity for compassion for ourselves and others, individually and collectively.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monica Zack

Monica Zack

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I hope to help clients deepen their personal awareness and insight while building tools that empower them to make desired changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Osmun

Dr. Roger Osmun

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that therapy should be solution-focused and that clients respond best when they are appropriately challenged so that they can break maladaptive cycles and subsequently make progress toward their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stacy Shuchter-Gomez

Stacy Shuchter-Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, lonely, or uncertain? You don't have to face life's challenges on your own. I provide a supportive, compassionate space where we can work together to help you better understand your experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward greater balance and well-being.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, work-related stress, identity exploration, health challenges, family conflict, or relationship concerns, I offer an empathetic, inclusive approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll address challenges in your relationships—with partners, spouses, family members, friends, or colleagues—as well as the demands of caregiving for children, loved ones, or aging parents.

I welcome individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including clients of all genders, ethnicities, races, and LGBTQ+ identities.

All therapy sessions are offered virtually, providing convenient, confidential care from the comfort of your own home.

You deserve a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported. If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tierra Thorne

Tierra Thorne

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My work is rooted in helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered while navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, relationships, burnout, identity, and overall emotional wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Riek

Jennifer Riek

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am also a queer single mom who is very committed to these parts of my identity and also believe they are strengths to my practice that both guide and contribute to the work that I do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michele Gudknecht

Michele Gudknecht

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I view therapy as a partnership. We work together to set goals, explore challenges, and celebrate progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Carey Deeters

Carey Deeters

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have provided services to children and youth, adults, and the elderly in county, in-patient, hospice, community-based and clinical agencies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danielle Giuliano

Danielle Giuliano

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • King of Prussia, PA


“My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where patients feel truly heard, understood, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Cella-Roe

Jennifer Cella-Roe

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I use a strengths-based person-centered approach to therapy. I specialize in treating people with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 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
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 10 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Paige Morris

Dr. Paige Morris

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in evidence-based assessment and treatment for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder/agoraphobia, anger and irritability, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, OCD, and alcohol and other substance use. I also work with clients navigating concerns such as relationship or family conflict, grief, and general life stressors.

I earned my doctoral degree in clinical psychology and have experience providing both individual, couples, and group treatment across inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. I’ve worked closely with psychiatrists and other medical professionals, including nurse practitioners and social workers, as part of interdisciplinary treatment teams. Much of my clinical work has focused on adults presenting with complex and co-occurring concerns.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Kate Meade

Dr. Kate Meade

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work collaboratively with my clients to create this space and foster growth through warmth, humor, vulnerability, authenticity, and the relationship we build together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Croslin

Nicole Croslin

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is to provide evidence based models to ensure that people are finding ways to be more healthy in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Michael Charnock

Michael Charnock

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and have experience providing safe and affirming therapy for transgender and nonbinary clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kori Jerles

Kori Jerles

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a very relaxed, down to earth approach to life that I incorporate into my role as a counselor.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keyairrah Jones

Keyairrah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I bring a warm, solution oriented, and direct approach that is trauma-informed and tailored to your unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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
Kimberly Zimmer

Kimberly Zimmer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warrendale, PA


Hello! My name is Kimberly or you can call me Kim. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years of experience in counseling and therapy. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, as well as anyone who is open to making changes in their life. I am strengths-based and solution-focused.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pamela Kimmel

Pamela Kimmel

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I’ve dedicated much of my life to the mind body connection, holistic wellness and creating balance. I am fascinated by how small changes can make such a big impact on someone’s life. I work with individual clients.

Specialty 1: ADHD

  • Burnout
  • Sensitivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Hyper focused
  • Time blindness
  • Poor sleep habits

Specialty 2: ASD

  • Burnout
  • Social norms
  • Feeling different
  • Relationships with others
  • Advocacy or accommodations at work

Specialty 3: Anxiety

  • Difficulty regulating or keeping a schedule
  • Overwhelmed
  • Fear of judgement
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lillian Beach

Lillian Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I enjoy collaborating with my clients to identify the areas of focus within therapy while providing trauma-informed and identity-affirming treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carla Wisner

Carla Wisner

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is all about empathy, helping you build practical coping skills, shift perspectives, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dakota Barrow

Dakota Barrow

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and received my Masters of Social Work from West Chester University, specializing in integrated care for medically vulnerable populations. I have worked in a variety of settings, including children and youth crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and LGBTQ+ specific behavioral health services.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Minnie Blackman

Minnie Blackman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am warm, relatable, and often use humor in sessions to connect with folks in ways that support safety to explore themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Wofford

Shannon Wofford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tarentum, PA


“My primary goal is to help you find your inner strength (it's in there!) and move forward into a place where you can start truly living your life instead of trying to "just get through it."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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

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