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LGBT therapists in Austin, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Austin, TX

Austin's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare. Headway offers flexible sessions across neighborhoods like Downtown, South Congress, and East Austin, with 2,481 providers ready to support your wellness journey.

Darly Sebastian

Darly Sebastian

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a South Asian therapist with a multicultural background, I bring cultural humility, lived insight, and a deep respect for the ways our family histories, cultural identities, and environments shape our emotional worlds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Crystal Sperber

Crystal Sperber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“Often times it can be difficult to see the forest for the trees, to see the big picture. This is where therapy can step in...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kyle McCall

Kyle McCall

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with tactile techniques rooted in a poly-vagal and somatic foundation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chardial Samuel

Chardial Samuel

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I thrive on creating strong, positive therapeutic relationships where people feel safe, heard, understood, as well as, empowered to embrace a brighter future.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Cedric Wood

Dr. Cedric Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dallas, TX


“I have created a full epistemology of relationships that consists of modules that I hand out for my clients to use at home.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Akwo-Adelowo

Michael Akwo-Adelowo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I work one on one with my clients, tailoring their treatment to their unique experience and their disease process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Arthur Belmont

Arthur Belmont

Therapist

Virtual • League City, TX


“I will help you create new perspectives and strategies for improving your mood, your relationships and your life circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Garza

Kevin Garza

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I provide a warm, affirming, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wise Well

Wise Well

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Linda Akudo

Linda Akudo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that trust, open-mindedness, and nonjudgmental therapeutic communication are foundational to successful treatment outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venecia Webb

Venecia Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“I believe in helping people develop tools that will aid them in living healthier lives not just for themselves, but for the people around them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sandra Potter

Sandra Potter

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I’m passionate about facilitating your individual success. I strongly believe in collaboration and partnering to achieve your personal goals. I believe that you are the expert in your life and my role is to facilitate putting the puzzle together. My overall style is warm and compassionate.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laurie Pena

Laurie Pena

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I meet you where you are and focus on collaboratively working with you in overcoming challenges and towards your life goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hiba Khan

Hiba Khan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a trans-, LGBTQIA+-, and poly-affirming therapist supporting adults across Texas who are working through complex trauma, DID, and identity-related experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual • San Antonio, TX


“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Barbara Haralson

Barbara Haralson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Katy, TX


“I am Diamond Certified in Solution-Focused Brief Therapist (SFBT) who integrates the Gottman Method...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fidela Hinojosa

Fidela Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Ms. Fidela provides the encouragement, support, and guidance needed to help clients learn to embrace their uniqueness, overcome social/emotional engagement barriers...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Gordon Leith

Gordon Leith

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


I began the practice of professional counseling in 1991. My experience includes individual, group, family, and couples therapy. St. Mary's University, M.A., San Antonio, TX, dual specialization in counseling abd addictions. Focus: to design a goal-oriented, execute a resolution-focused plan. 12 post-graduate hours in Organizational Development, A&M Univ.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum

Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


Dr. Chika Galega-Sabum, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently accepting patients aged 5 and older. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Cincinnati and has a background in psychology. Dr. Galega-Sabum specializes in Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Dependency, Grief, Eating Disorders, and Survivors of Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse and more. She takes a holistic, evidence-based approach, addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of mental health and substance use concerns. Committed to personalized, patient-centered care, she works closely with individuals to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and lifestyles. Passionate about mental health and addiction recovery, Dr. Galega-Sabum is dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to wellness and healing.

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

Summer Sahd

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specifically feel most helpful when I'm working with clients who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Meerdink

Christopher Meerdink

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My clinical approach is grounded in person-centered therapy, where empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard guide every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lawrence Oke

Lawrence Oke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


“I take an empowering approach to treatment and will assist you in treatment based on your unique strengths, goals, and life challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Gidion Buma, Dnp, Pmhnp-Bc

Dr. Gidion Buma, Dnp, Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Arlington, TX


“A thorough evaluation, understanding of your diagnosis, and a treatment plan with options that you are comfortable with to start healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jasvir Gill

Jasvir Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


I have a very mellow, approachable style, and my main goal is to help my patients reach their goals. Many of the people I work with feel like they haven’t been truly heard before, or that medication was presented as their only option. I take time to listen and make sure you feel comfortable, understood, and involved in your care. I also grew up in an immigrant household, where mental health wasn’t always talked about or seen as an option, and that experience really shaped how I work with my patients today.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Abioye Arawole

Abioye Arawole

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Grand Prairie, TX


Finding the right mental health provider can feel like a big step — and I want you to know you're already in the right place.

I'm Abioye, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and psychosis. I see clients ages 6 and up, so whether you're seeking support for your child, yourself, or a loved one, I'm here for your whole family.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karhonda Houston

Karhonda Houston

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques to help clients build coping skills and create positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sofia Lopez

Sofia Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence‐based practices that help clients build insight and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Dr. Carter integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to address the whole person—recognizing that mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Carla Cavazos

Carla Cavazos

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is rooted in client-centered and solution-focused therapy, allowing me to tailor my method to each unique situation and empower clients on their personal journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Uzo Mbonu

Uzo Mbonu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Every individual has a unique story and deserves quality care. I am here to listen to your story and work with you on each step for a quality outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Fidelia Chukwuto

Dr. Fidelia Chukwuto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-use disorders, integrating evidence-based medication management with supportive psychotherapy and education.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brittany Presley

Brittany Presley

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I prioritize getting to know you as the complex individual you are and building a strong, trusting, therapeutic relationship above everything else.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Shrum

Kevin Shrum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frisco, TX


“I enjoy getting to know each person's unique story, including the challenges they face and the strengths they bring to the counseling process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Esther Agbo

Esther Agbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I believe in meeting each person where they are and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and asking questions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexis Baker

Alexis Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in helping clients who are managing a life transition, especially those who are deconstructing their experiences in high control groups or relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Abidemi Adewoyin

Abidemi Adewoyin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


You should know that I truly care about who you are, not just the symptoms you’re experiencing. I understand that reaching out for mental health support can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve ever felt judged, misunderstood, or dismissed in the past. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected from the very first conversation.

I approach every person with compassion, patience, and curiosity. I take the time to understand your story, your stressors, and what matters most to you, so your care is never one-size-fits-all. I believe healing happens best when you feel supported and involved in your treatment, and I see our work as a true partnership.

I am committed to using evidence-based practices while also honoring your lived experience. Whether we are focusing on medication, coping strategies, or long-term growth, I will always be honest, supportive, and collaborative.

Above all, you should know that you are not alone here, and your well-being is my priority.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susana Ofori-Buadu

Susana Ofori-Buadu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dallas, TX


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and VA residency-trained in specialized areas including PTSD, Psychotic disorders, Depression, Substance abuse, Bipolar disorders, ADHD and Anxiety disorders with experience in...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Donahue

Kimberly Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have direct experience in working with clients with ADHD and Autism. I have experience in working with members of the LGBT community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelcey Nichols

Kelcey Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Authenticity is essential to my therapy approach. In our sessions, you decide what works for your lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Delmy Barahona

Delmy Barahona

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have over 14 years experience working with child and adolescents and their families. My experience includes working with clients diagnosed with behavioral problems, ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, low self esteem, anger issues and developmental...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

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 Austin

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Austin starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. You may want help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, coming out, or navigating the specific stressors that come with living as an LGBTQIA+ person in Texas. An affirming provider is one who respects and supports your identity as a foundation of care — not something that needs to be explained or justified in session.

Austin has a large community of licensed mental health providers with experience in LGBTQIA+ concerns, including LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, and psychiatrists. When evaluating a provider, consider their stated specialties, approach to affirming care, and whether they offer the session format that works for you — virtual, in-person, or both. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their style and background before you commit to a first appointment.

Therapy in Austin can be expensive out of pocket, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before booking. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Every provider listed on Headway is accepting new patients, so you can move from searching to scheduling without the back-and-forth of verifying availability or coverage on your own.

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