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LGBT therapists in Garland, TX

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Garland, TX

Finding LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy in Garland doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of warm, open-minded providers offers talk therapy and medication management tailored to your unique needs. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0, plus free consultations available.

Susan Payne

Susan Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to working with you is to spend some time getting to know you and developing a rapport with you, so you can feel safe and comfortable with me.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aubrey Plumley

Aubrey Plumley

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I offer a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that supports healing at every level — emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ivonne Mouser

Ivonne Mouser

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a therapist I want you to feel seen and heard. I use different approaches when working with clients, being aware that each individual comes with different needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lydia Sosa

Lydia Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I provide a warm, affirming space where you can explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rebecca Perez

Rebecca Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Sugar Land, TX


“I endeavor to help my client's feel more hopeful about the future and confident that we can find solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Sellers

Dr. Jennifer Sellers

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Healing doesn't have to take years. Whether you're experiencing flashbacks, shutdown, moral injury, or just feeling stuck-I offer immersive, results-driven care in a peaceful setting where transformation is the result.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lillian Wendt

Lillian Wendt

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe everyone deserves to feel joy and live authentically, and I'm here to support you in that journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
VeeVee Nguyen

VeeVee Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am here to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathize. I want to create a safe space to process emotions and implement treatment goals collaboratively.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Sparkman

Laura Sparkman

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“She uses a combination of therapy orientations tailored to the individual including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy to instill hope...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Roser

Stephen Roser

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I’m Stephen. I work with people who feel overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, or stuck in cycles of anxiety and depression. Many of my clients are juggling work, relationships, and health while struggling to be kind to themselves. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, regain balance, and reconnect with what matters most.

I believe you deserve support that meets you with compassion and respect. Seeking therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s also a powerful step toward healing and growth. My goal is to help you feel supported as you work through the habits, patterns, and stressors that have been holding you back.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jason Wilson

Jason Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I bring 25 years of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations across various settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Agha Hussain

Agha Hussain

Therapist

Virtual • The Woodlands, TX


“I see therapy as a collaborative journey, one where you lead the way, and I walk beside you with curiosity, encouragement, and steady support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adalit Mateos Aguilar

Adalit Mateos Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • Murphy, TX


“Life can be hard to navigate without support. Having the right kind of support can help you overcome barriers and make navigating life possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Misty Thompson

Misty Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe that while adversity shapes us, it does not define us. My goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and move forward with renewed confidence and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Yowell

John Yowell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach incorporates existential therapy, DBT, and traditional psychotherapy to provide you with extensive support on your path to healing and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelina Ortiz

Angelina Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corpus Christi, TX


I am Angelina Ortiz, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in psychotherapy. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, and relationship issues. I offer both in-person sessions and virtual therapy for clients throughout Texas. My passion to help other on their healing path to live calm and fulfilling lives has always been my life's purpose as I believe people are deserving of peace and happiness in their lives, no matter their story.

Play Therapy Trained

EMDR Trained

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaime Nichols

Jaime Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Austin, TX


“My aim as a therapist is to work with individuals, couples, triads, and families in a way that celebrates their uniqueness and "incurable deviance."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Victoria, TX


“Wayne takes a collaborative approach to therapy to assist clients with engaging in curiosity, humility, and love in their relationships with others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 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
Cassandra Shelton

Cassandra Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand how exhausting day to day life can feel and how frustrating it can be when things that seem simple for others are not.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carlos Ayala

Carlos Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach to healing draws upon evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and IFS to equip you with tools to manage difficult emotions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shelby Hawkins

Shelby Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe people can change their lives and love the opportunities I get to work alongside my clients as they take this next step toward living a life they love!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Oksana Panchenko

Oksana Panchenko

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I draw from trauma-informed, holistic, and integrative approaches, weaving together both evidence-based methods and mind-body practices that help restore balance and presence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nichole Nava

Dr. Nichole Nava

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My passion is to help provide you with guidance, encouragement, and the tools for empowerment to find your own sense of normalcy and lead you down the road of growth and change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ja'Lisa Giles

Ja'Lisa Giles

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“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
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Czar

Courtney Czar

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I am highly creative and open-minded while also grounded in the latest research and evidenced-based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carmen Simon

Carmen Simon

Therapist

Virtual • Houston, TX


“I have a strong commitment to upholding diversity in my work, with an emphasis on social justice and racial justice-alliance building.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ireland

Stephanie Ireland

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe in the transformative power of self-discovery and work collaboratively with you to help you recognize and actualize your innate potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lilia Montes

Lilia Montes

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hello and thank you for taking a chance on therapy, reaching out is one of the hardest parts. I am a Texas State University graduate. I have experience in multiple settings including schools, hospitals, inpatient treatment facilities, and group practices. This has allowed me to work with diverse humans and engage in many different therapeutic styles. I have a passion for creating space for my community of color, ADHD, and LGBTQIA. I support adolescents, adults, and parent clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rajaa Traynor

Rajaa Traynor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth care across Texas. I’m passionate about helping clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey. I believe every patient deserves a safe, judgment-free space to explore their challenges, build coping skills, and work toward emotional balance.

I prioritize collaboration and open communication, so you’ll always be an active participant in your care. My goal is to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported as you navigate your mental health journey.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Marla Curtis

Dr. Marla Curtis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and rooted in mutual respect. I've had the privilege of working across diverse therapeutic settings, supporting clients from all walks of life—including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, military and veteran communities,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Virginia Bloom

Virginia Bloom

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“My approach is very holistic. It is a blend of Eastern wisdom disciplines, success coaching and Western Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kawaski Owens

Kawaski Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


“I use a person-centered approach meaning we go at your pace ensuring that you are comfortable and respected during our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn Russell

Kaitlyn Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I specialize in working with adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, addiction, and women's mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dulcinea Sanchez Valdez

Dulcinea Sanchez Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • Austin, TX


Being a Marriage and Family Therapist, I fundamentally believe the family is a system and if something is going on with one person in the family, it will likely affect other members of the family. As such we are products of our environment. In working together, I will acknowledge that you are the expert of you and provide you with a safe space to explore concerns and build on strengths learning new healthy coping skills.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shirley Power

Shirley Power

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“You can expect me to be understanding, validating and still challenging with direct, honest feedback.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Peggy Utecht

Peggy Utecht

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with symptoms related to trauma and life losses, I help people work through developmental or other trauma to reconnect with themselves, and to find their potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 LGBTQIA Therapist in Garland, TX

Searching for LGBTQIA therapists in Garland starts with finding care that is identity-affirming and aligned with your needs. An LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist may support people navigating identity exploration, gender identity, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or stress. As you compare therapists, look for clear signs of relevant training or experience, such as affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or a focus on LGBTQIA+ populations in their listed specialties.

Garland has local therapy options, and nearby Dallas and the broader DFW area may add more choices for in-person care. Virtual therapy can also expand access to LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists, especially when local availability is limited or your schedule makes travel harder. To narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how they describe their approach, communication style, and experience with LGBTQIA+ care before you book.

Therapy in Garland can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept insurance, and offer clear next steps. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, then review bios and schedule directly when you’re ready.

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