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LGBT therapists in Arlington, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, TX

Finding an affirming therapist in Arlington doesn't have to be difficult. Headway's network of 2,405 providers includes specialists ready to support LGBTQIA+ individuals with evidence-based care, available within two weeks. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.

Brandi Starks

Brandi Starks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.

I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.

I specialize in:

  • Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
  • High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.

Why Work With Me?

I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie Mena

Natalie Mena

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a Latina woman, a lifelong learner, and a healer, my mission is to help people uncover their struggles, heal from generational trauma, and step into the best version of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Anugeetika Vora

Anugeetika Vora

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


I am a licensed therapist in Texas for the past 8 years and my work has been in a variety of setting: Non profits working with the victims of abuse, clients suffering with addiction, trauma work and clients with depression, anxiety .

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Breanna Locke

Breanna Locke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Spring, TX


“I am 100% myself in my sessions. I cannot ask my clients to remove their masks if I am wearing one myself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lissette Amparan

Lissette Amparan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Therapy is you leading the path and having someone flash some light on things that you may have not noticed or dealt with along your journey...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Buckner

Erica Buckner

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Expect grace & compassion. Expect time to reflect rather time being allocated for an answer on the spot.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desiree Hughes

Desiree Hughes

Psychologist

Virtual • Austin, TX


I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relational modalities. We may be a good fit if you: • Value insight and depth. • Are curious about yourself and want to understand the "why". • Intuitively know that lasting change requires real work—and are ready for it. Reach out to me for a free 15 min. consultation today.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Aly Livingston-Shelburne

Aly Livingston-Shelburne

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Example: "I have always wanted a job where I was of service to others, but I didn't know how to channel that into a career until I took an introduction to psychology course in college. We learned a lot about mental illness, what causes it and different ways to treat it, which inspired me to pursue my degree. I loved the idea of helping others overcome mental illness and helping them achieve their life goals."

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Blanca Rondon

Dr. Blanca Rondon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I take pride in fully supporting our LGBTQ+ community and Veteran populations with their unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Beatriz Alaniz

Dr. Beatriz Alaniz

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


Welcome. My name is Beatriz Alaniz or "Betty" and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I provide a warm and welcoming environment with a focus on individuals who have experienced trauma, losses, grief, and relationship woes seeking healing. I believe in people's capability to be resilient in the face of adversity. I will work with you to make sure you can see yourselves as the resilient individual you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brenda Johnston

Brenda Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amarillo, TX


“I have a passion for helping others to make sense of what they have experienced, how it has impacted them and how to move forward from these experiences so that they can achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Pedro Hernandez

Dr. Pedro Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that healing happens within a safe, nonjudgmental relationship, where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shayda Heath

Shayda Heath

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I merge compassion, warmth, and openness with curiosity, investigation, and directness to help balance each session with exploration and action.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Scull

Jessica Scull

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi! My name is Ryn and I'm excited to get to know you. My curious and warm personality encourage my clients to share and feel at ease during sessions. My focus is rapport buliding as a strong therapeutic relationship will set us up for success. The first session will lay the context for treatment and during, you will identify your goals of therapy. I use humor and a strengths based approach to care. I'm direct when needed and will meet you where you are emotionally.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessie Herring

Jessie Herring

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I will offer you practical tools to use: CBT, EFT, stress relaxation, thought stopping, positive reframing, tools for overcoming negative self-talk...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Butler

Erica Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in the power of a collaborative relationship, where the client and I work together to set goals and explore the underlying factors contributing to their struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tammy Holland

Tammy Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that within us, every client knows what they need to do to better themselves. They just need someone to hear them and help them understand.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gerald Lee

Gerald Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that everyone desires to live a flourishing life. But, from time to time, life challenges threaten that goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Justine Moore

Justine Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I offer a relaxed, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to therapy, focusing on high-functioning adults with diverse concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Haywood

Christine Haywood

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy to be the most dynamic human process to finding answers, whether the answers sought are about life, oneself, or the world around us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Golden De Duke

Amanda Golden De Duke

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I work to see you, hear you, and understand you. I will help you feel connected and use a trauma-informed approach to assure you feel safe and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patricia Oviedo

Patricia Oviedo

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach in therapy is person centered and holistic, helping each individual develop self awareness, curiosity, and courage to face life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eva Ojeda

Eva Ojeda

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) specializing in adolescents, children, and families, with additional experience supporting adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield

Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that there is hope in every situation but it can be hard to see that when you are going through difficult times.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Steven Longoria

Steven Longoria

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I've been practicing for 14 years and work with individuals dealing with anxiety, life transitions, identity challenges, and burnout...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Wesley Willis

Dr. Wesley Willis

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


I have had the pleasure of practicing psychotherapy for more than 15 years helping adolescent and adults in both individual and family therapy. As a minority LBGTQ+ identified therapist, you and I will utilize Cognitive Behavior to explore and examine your thoughts, feelings and behaviors towards more rationally conscious and healthy patterns

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tammy DeGroat

Tammy DeGroat

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Having personally experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step toward healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caserea Townsend

Caserea Townsend

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My unique life experiences have given me a deep sense of compassion and understanding, which I bring to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peggy Winn

Peggy Winn

Therapist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


I’ve been where you are. As someone in long-term recovery, I understand the challenges firsthand and bring both empathy and 15 years of professional counseling experience to support you in finding your own path and developing your strengths. I work with adolescents, people struggling with substance use, and those facing anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.

I specialize in working with individuals in recovery and LGBTQ+ clients, helping you build resilience, explore your goals, and discover practical strategies that fit your life.

My approach is collaborative and empowering—you set the pace, and I walk alongside you with understanding, guidance, and support as you create meaningful change and uncover the strengths you already have within.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Liz L. West

Dr. Liz L. West

Therapist

Virtual • Humble, TX


“My specialty is Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Therapy. I am committed to supporting those who have been abused by narcissists, on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Choi

Stephanie Choi

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Stephanie values being a person who is a hope-giver, helping people feel less alone in their struggles and equipping those same people with the knowledge and tools they need to keep moving forward with strength and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Mayra Cabello

Mayra Cabello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe in forming genuine, trusting connections to create a welcoming space where you can feel safe to explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nash Condiff

Nash Condiff

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in men's issues, trauma recovery, and faith-based concerns, including the intersection of LGBTQ identity and spirituality...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Teryn Leaper

Teryn Leaper

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Teryn Leaper has a Masters in Counseling

Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University.

She is currently board certified with the BBS in

California and BHEC in Texas.

Teryn has been spent the last decade in Los

Angeles and has been living in Texas for the last

year. Outside of work Teryn likes to read, write

short stories and poems and knit.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Squiers

Laura Squiers

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Rather than relying only on coping strategies, I help you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface—especially when insight hasn't fully led to change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sandra Hernandez

Sandra Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • El Paso, TX


“I specialize in Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy for adolescents and Adults. I Also Specialize in Transgender Transitioning working in conjunction w two Endocronologists.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lindsay Colley

Lindsay Colley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Through my own encounters with anxiety, depression and grief, and the impact it can have on everyday life, I have gained a keen awareness of how debilitating these feelings can be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Desiree Martinez

Desiree Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“At the core of my practice is the belief that healing happens within authentic, compassionate, and secure relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patrick Richoux

Patrick Richoux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sugar Land, TX


“I draw from evidence-based models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help you gain clarity, understand patterns that keep you stuck, and build skills you can actually use outside of sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whit Friesen

Whit Friesen

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“When you walk away from a session with me I want you to feel inspired to be your true self, to have gained courage to work through your challenges and to find within yourself a glimmer of hope that things can change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Frequently asked questions

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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 a Therapist in Arlington

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Arlington, TX starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. Many LGBTQIA+ individuals seek care for concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or stress related to discrimination and coming out. A provider who understands these experiences can make a meaningful difference. Look for a licensed therapist or psychiatrist whose bio describes their approach to affirming care and the populations they work with.

Arlington is part of the broader Dallas–Fort Worth metro, which means you may also have access to providers in nearby cities or those who offer virtual sessions. Expanding your search to include virtual appointments can open up more options, especially if you're looking for a provider with specific experience in areas like gender identity, family acceptance, or LGBTQIA+ relationships.

Therapy in the DFW area can be costly without insurance, but using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who fits both your needs and your budget.

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