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LGBT therapists in Sioux Falls, SD

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sioux Falls, SD

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Sioux Falls with affirming mental health providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Our network of 28 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many offering free consultations to help you find the right fit for your care.

Brianna Heppler

Brianna Heppler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Sioux Falls, SD


“I am Brianna Heppler; an autistic, non-binary person, cat parent of two, and excited to start helping people become their authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marissa Hastings

Marissa Hastings

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Sioux Falls, SD


“I work with adolescents and adults navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and the complicated patterns that tend to build up alongside them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriane Cox

Adriane Cox

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


Hi! I am Adriane Cox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Cox Mental Health and Wellness. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions and chronic pain.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhonda Heath

Rhonda Heath

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to care is to meet you where you are. Ideally, you are ready for a holistic approach that focuses on supplements, therapy, TMS, and regular exercise.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Estela Chester

Estela Chester

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and cared for as we work together to help you feel more balanced, confident, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ja'Lisa Giles

Ja'Lisa Giles

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I'm passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Means

Kelli Means

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest always and blunt when needed...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Suzanne McEndree

Suzanne McEndree

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I have seen many clients who initially felt pretty hopeless recover from PTSD and make amazing changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shane Larson

Shane Larson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am committed to encouraging, guiding, and walking with clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and a healthy/happy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Kremin

Dr. Daniel Kremin

Psychologist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Psychotherapy is NOT a one size fits all approach to improving mental health. Therapy needs to be structured to the nature and needs of the parties involved.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Grueneich

Jessica Grueneich

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


Tired of pretending everything is, ok? All the while, you're in your own private battle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or grief. Life stress is inevitable. However, lack of support and distress tolerance skills can make managing life's stressors nearly impossible. It's exhausting keeping on that mask. How are you really though?

I have over10 years' experience as a therapist and 15 in social work field. I offer person centered and strength focused care to meet individuals and families in their unique places in life. I happily see patients from 5-100+. I have a special place in my heart and practice for teens, young adults, and parents raising little humans.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Walther

Angela Walther

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My biggest goal in the relationship with a client is providing services with safety, dignity and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My counseling style is warm, open and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Bethany Morgan

Bethany Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Caron

Daniel Caron

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe that people are capable of discovering their own solutions and it is my job to help them navigate that process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fran Vanbockel

Fran Vanbockel

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to therapy is holistic, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe each person already has inner strengths they can build on...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stacey Hahne

Stacey Hahne

Therapist

Virtual • Rapid City, SD


“I provide person centered concepts to therapy and work with a strengths based approach to empower clients to use their inner resources to overcome challenges and barriers to being successful in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paola Martinez

Paola Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I often hear my clients say they feel heard, safe, understood, and have come to understand their patterns more clearly.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darcy Wiebrand

Darcy Wiebrand

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I love helping clients learn the skills that will allow them to be resilient no matter what life throws at them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Theophilus

Rebecca Theophilus

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe that we are all unique and fabulous. Life tends to cover our true spark underneath all of the expectations, rules, reactions, learned behaviors, beliefs, and pressures of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Quinlan

Heidi Quinlan

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Throughout my 23 years doing therapy, I have learned that each of us has the inner gift of healing if provided a safe, supportive, empowering, respectful environment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lacey Thompson

Lacey Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Recognizing that there is no universal manual for life, Lacey believes that through supportive collaboration, individuals can develop a personalized blueprint that honors autonomy while strengthening self-awareness and a sense of self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Leafstedt

Amber Leafstedt

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of safety and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Glory Ball

Glory Ball

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Sioux Falls, SD

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Sioux Falls starts with looking for identity-affirming care. A good fit may include a therapist with experience supporting people around gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, family relationships, anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare options, look for bios that mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or direct experience working with LGBTQIA+ people. These signals can help you find a therapist whose training and listed specialties match what you want to focus on in care.

Sioux Falls has a growing mental health care community, but the number of therapists with specific LGBTQIA+ experience may vary by schedule, insurance, and appointment type. Virtual therapy can expand your options if you want an affirming therapist beyond the offices closest to you, while in-person sessions may work well if location and commute are important. When narrowing your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading therapist profiles before booking can also help you understand their communication style, approach, and experience with LGBTQIA+ clients.

Therapy in Sioux Falls can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and seeing your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking can make the process clearer. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Sioux Falls who are accepting new patients, compare bios and availability, check whether your plan is accepted, and book directly when you’re ready.

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