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LGBT therapists in Corpus Christi, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare. Headway offers sessions with empowering providers who celebrate your authenticity, available both virtually and in-person. With 2,403 providers nationwide and average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, quality care is accessible and affordable.

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
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
Jim Ming

Jim Ming

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Worth, TX


“I specialize in working with stressed-out professionals, career challenges, and workplace-connected trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
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
Marilia Araujo

Marilia Araujo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Allen, TX


Hi, I’m Marilia. I offer therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I strive to create a calm, welcoming space where you feel heard and respected. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life changes, and emotional pain. My goal is to help you feel less alone, better understood, and more supported as you take steps toward healing.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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
Melissa Seiter

Melissa Seiter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lewisville, TX


“I believe everyone has the potential to achieve optimum wellness, but no one is a one-size fits all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Craig Dike

Dr. Craig Dike

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to treatment is first & foremost an "evidence based approach"... utilize a variety of well researched principles & techniques to assist you in moving towards the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Rickenberg

Monica Rickenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


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LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliet Gatobu

Juliet Gatobu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeana Owens

Jeana Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am a trauma therapist with special interests in neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ issues, religious trauma, and grief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Karchaske

Holly Karchaske

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“When confronting an issue head-on, I believe that you are hiring me to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwan Piles

Dr. Taiwan Piles

Therapist

Virtual • Manvel, TX


“I believe therapy should be a liberating experience where you don't just survive but begin to truly thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ananya Sabharwal

Ananya Sabharwal

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity... build new ways of relating to yourself and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cortney Edwards

Cortney Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been a licensed counselor for 10 years and thoroughly enjoy walking alongside my clients as they heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Whitney Mathison

Dr. Whitney Mathison

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is supportive and challenging. I create a safe space for healing while encouraging meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ramiro Cruz

Ramiro Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe that therapy is most effective when it's a safe space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Landin

Marcia Landin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I find it a privilege to help someone along their health journey. I know it can be hard to trust and share with a stranger so I find it helpful to take our time building a therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenna Pywell

Jenna Pywell

Therapist

Virtual • Wimberley, TX


“I help individuals navigate through trauma, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and attachment wounds with a compassionate, multicultural approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Tompkins

Rebecca Tompkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I see myself as a mirror encouraging my clients to confront their issues and a teammate assisting my clients to embrace and harness their innate strength and power to move forward even when choices seem limited.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aimee Fuller

Aimee Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is centered on finding balance in the biological, environmental, and social systems that impact mental well-being to help clients feel empowered in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sandra Dominguez

Sandra Dominguez

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Because I became a therapist later in life I bring a lot of personal practical experience to the therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 4 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 a Therapist in Corpus Christi

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Corpus Christi starts with knowing what kind of support matters most to you. Whether you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, gender identity, or the effects of minority stress, a provider with specific experience in LGBTQIA+ mental health care can make a meaningful difference. Licensed providers — such as LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, and psychiatrists — who identify as affirming have training or direct experience working with queer and gender-diverse individuals.

Corpus Christi is a mid-sized metro, and the number of local LGBTQIA+-affirming providers may be more limited than in larger Texas cities like Houston or San Antonio. Virtual sessions can expand your options significantly, connecting you with affirming providers licensed in Texas who may not practice locally. On Headway, you can browse providers by specialty and read detailed bios to understand their approach and background before reaching out.

Therapy in Corpus Christi can be expensive without insurance, but in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to see estimated session costs before booking — and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit depending on their plan and location.

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