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LGBT therapists in Buda, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Buda, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Buda with 2,515 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care tailored to your unique experiences and identity. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity journeys, with many offering free consultations and flexible scheduling starting as soon as next day.

Dr. April Tinajero

Dr. April Tinajero

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“In therapy sessions with me, we will establish goals and explore ways to make those objectives happen for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eunice Gaston

Eunice Gaston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Denton, TX


“I believe that mental wellness is not just the absence of symptoms, but the presence of balance in your physical, emotional, and social life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Phelan Dickerson

Phelan Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in working with complex and often stigmatized issues, including addiction (substance and behavioral), Borderline Personality disorder, sexual trauma and sexual behavior concerns, emotional dysregulation, psychosis, autism, and mood...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shanika Torres

Shanika Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I've learned that the best therapy happens when you feel safe to show up as your full, authentic self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marina Randall

Marina Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership built on trust, honesty, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Barkat Ali

Barkat Ali

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“I practice integrative holistic medicine by listening to and understanding client's concerns and providing a personalized treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cristina Zacarias

Cristina Zacarias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McAllen, TX


Hello! My name is Cristina and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Texas. I help Millennials and Gen Z unlearn negative self-talk, perfectionism, and overthinking so they can stop feeling not-good-enough and start enjoying the phase they’re in

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 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
Wayne Marrs

Wayne Marrs

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Challenges shouldn’t just be endured—they should be the catalyst for your breakthrough. My goal is to help you transform life's toughest hurdles into a foundation for lasting resilience and self-discovery, giving you the tools to reclaim your strength and lead a more intentional life.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Scheef

Whitney Scheef

Therapist

Virtual • Frisco, TX


“I believe that healing happens within a supportive, nonjudgemental therapeutic alliance between client and counselor.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Teeny Das

Teeny Das

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through life’s most challenging transitions. My background spans mental health therapy, crisis intervention, trauma recovery, child welfare, and geriatric care, which allows me to work with clients from a holistic, compassionate, and well-rounded perspective.

I use a strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, meeting each client where they are and honoring their unique experiences. My clinical work integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to set meaningful goals, build coping skills, and create sustainable change.

I have experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also bring a strong background in crisis support and safety planning, ensuring clients feel supported, grounded, and safe throughout the therapeutic process.

Above all, I strive to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to your needs, with a focus on helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Catherine Kahla

Catherine Kahla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, adults, and children ages 7 and older navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood and supported. I draw from person-centered therapy, attachment work, mindfulness, and I’m trained in EMDR to help process past experiences. I especially enjoy working with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Ellis

Natalie Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that when people feel safe enough to be vulnerable without pause, meaningful growth and healing can begin.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe healing begins with honest conversations. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chantal Pierre

Chantal Pierre

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I'm here to support you as an attentive and active participant – as someone who has walked a similar path...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ene Isidahomen

Ene Isidahomen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based care with a focus on holistic wellness, cultural competence, and truly patient-centered treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Herrera

Tina Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mansfield, TX


“I take a direct yet empowering approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that each client is the expert of their own life and fully capable of meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adam Parker

Adam Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Healing from trauma isn't linear, and I don't treat it like it is. I start where you are, not where a textbook says you should be.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Daniel Leal

Daniel Leal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lubbock, TX


“I specialize in helping children and teens struggling with school refusal, behavioral challenges, and emotional distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittani Woods

Brittani Woods

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“I often work with high-functioning women and men, mothers, executives, leaders, athletes, and professionals who look put together on the outside but struggle with self-doubt, hidden stress, and emotions that feel out of control.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I'm Michael Jackson, LPC, a therapist dedicated to helping adults navigate life's challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I specialize in working with clients experiencing grief and loss, trauma, relationship concerns, men's issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, domestic violence, and racial dynamics. My goal is to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to create meaningful change. I currently accept new adult clients for telehealth, and I accept insurance. Whether you're facing a difficult transition or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you on your journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abby Nickle

Abby Nickle

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I firmly believe in creating a safe and inclusive space where you can feel heard, valued, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pennie Higdon

Pennie Higdon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas with nearly 30 years of experience in the mental health field. I completed my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology (1995–1997) at Mississippi College, graduating with Special Distinction. My experience includes work within psychiatric hospitals, the prison system, and specialized Christian‐based care through my internship at Charter Hospital in North Jackson, Mississippi where I served within the Rapha division. After relocating to Texas in 2001, I transitioned into managed care, where I spent almost 25 years conducting clinical reviews with psychiatric and substance abuse facilities nationwide, supporting treatment teams, and maintaining direct patient contact.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ogechi Lebeanya

Ogechi Lebeanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in ADHD evaluations and medication management, helping you better understand your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that fits your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janet Dowell

Janet Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I utilize a client centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused and psychodynamic techniques while also incorporating creativity including art, writing, and play to express feelings that are not always easy to...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristina Casel

Kristina Casel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I believe prioritizing mental health is the key to our overall well-being and what allows us to truly live life thriving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Hope Shelton

Hope Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping adults, women, veterans, BIPOC, and military families navigate the emotional weight of anxiety, trauma, and burnout. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply collaborative — I believe therapy should feel like a safe conversation with someone who truly gets it.

I use evidence-based modalities such as🧠 Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT); 🧘 Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-ACT); and ❤️ Relationship and Family Therapies (Family Systems Therapy). My desire is to help clients begin to heal at the root, not just manage symptoms. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and gently shift the beliefs that no longer serve you. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally free — not just in therapy, but in your everyday life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluwakemi Okunlola

Oluwakemi Okunlola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


I am a Compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey. With nearly 20 years of global nursing experience providing both psychiatric and medical care across the lifespan, I offer a unique, holistic perspective on well-being. My approach centers on comprehensive psychiatric assessment, careful medication management, and expert crisis intervention. I’m passionate about building genuine therapeutic relationships, collaborating with other providers, and promoting evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Dr. Louise B Agyemang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“She has extensive experience in psychiatric mental health both in pediatric, teenagers and geriatric population and effective management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance abuse, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Schizophrenia and Mood...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Reeves

Laura Reeves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Jackson, TX


“My practice helps teens and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma, or substance-use patterns regain control of their lives through compassionate, skill-based therapy focused on resilience and real-life change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rupert Thompson

Dr. Rupert Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“My priority isn't simply reducing symptoms. It's helping you function better, feel more like yourself, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Traxler

Katherine Traxler

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in LGBTQIA+ individuals and their relationships (couples, families, polycules, etc.), as well as individuals and relationships that struggle with sex, anxiety, depression, and/or trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Loren Johnson

Loren Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I use evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family-systems therapy to help clients better understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and strengthen relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Audrey Atkins

Audrey Atkins

Therapist

Virtual • Richardson, TX


“I help clients learn to identify and re-frame destructive thought patterns that may be causing them distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Wright

Stephanie Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


I’m an experienced mental health professional and leader with a strong background in therapy, behavioral health, and military family support. With over a decade of post-graduate experience, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals, families, and service members navigate life’s challenges with compassion and professionalism. I combine clinical expertise with a warm, approachable style that fosters trust and collaboration.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Gonzales

Melissa Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“In my approach to therapy, I want to create a space where you can feel heard and supported every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joy Garrett

Joy Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My passion and commitment to you are to help you heal by giving you a safe space to breathe, heal, think, vent, and process your life in a healthy way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Victoria Waldon-Gordon

Victoria Waldon-Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have extensive experience working in crisis management, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and other complex diagnoses.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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