Skip to main content
Headway

Book LGBT-friendly therapy, covered by insurance

LGBT therapists in Waco, TX

Therapist and patient in a therapy session
Calculator Illustration
Get a cost estimate
People with insurance pay as low as $0 per session through Headway

Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Waco, TX

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Waco with affirming providers who understand gender and sexual identity. Access talk therapy and medication management through 60K+ licensed providers nationally, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Jessica Villegas-Porras

Jessica Villegas-Porras

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“As a strength-based, open-minded therapist, I meet you where you are without judgment, with intention.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jingwen Ni

Dr. Jingwen Ni

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“My work goes beyond managing symptoms and helps you cultivate values, mindfulness, self-compassion, and connectedness to experience a sustainable sense of fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Pierce

Melissa Pierce

Therapist

Virtual • Los Fresnos, TX


“I am passionate about individuals leaving sessions feeling respected and empowered to follow through on the individual goals they have for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 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
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
Nina Forouzan

Nina Forouzan

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Searching for the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step isn’t always easy. I’m here to make that process feel a little less stressful. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we’ll work together in a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard and understood.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bianca Hall

Dr. Bianca Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 14 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
Kristin Walker

Kristin Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baytown, TX


“I specialize in working with teens, individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, and also those who have experienced trauma or are working through grief and loss.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jose Hernandez

Jose Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Brownsville, TX


“My approach to emotional healing focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive cognitive and behavioral patterns to enhance mental and physical well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Dr. Rodrigo Munoz

Psychologist

Virtual • Texas


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Soufyane Bourass

Soufyane Bourass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“He completed his graduate studies at University of South Alabama and has been practicing to help his clients achieve mental and physical wellbeing through a personalized approach that takes into consideration the client's goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 7 insurance carriers
Julia Bourcier

Julia Bourcier

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to create an environment of unconditional acceptance where people can grow without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dellolander Ellis

Dellolander Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My goal is to help clients transition to a place of healing while incorporating compassion and empathy to assist in the empowerment of clients in obtaining a healthier state of well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
W. Beth Rule

W. Beth Rule

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Plano, TX


“I specialize in helping neurodivergent people and those who love them build healthy relationships, both personal and professional.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. J. Nicholas Huang

Dr. J. Nicholas Huang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe in a holistic approach that considers not only symptoms, but also each person's unique story, strengths, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Soland

Dawn Soland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with serious mental illness, addiction, ADHD, dementia, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorders, bipolar, and depression to name a few.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marvin Hughes

Marvin Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Austin, TX


Some of my passions include working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I have additional training on Emotion Focused Therapy allowing me to connect with attachment needs and help heal through establishing a secure attachment in relationships.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dorathy Robert

Dorathy Robert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“I am a compassionate mental health provider who genuinely cares about helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and sleep issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Scotty Gilmore

Scotty Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My role as a counselor isn't to hand you answers but to walk alongside you as a fellow traveler, helping you reconnect with that inner wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Sheehan-Crisp

Amanda Sheehan-Crisp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Antonio, TX


“I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to provide a warm, supportive space where together, we'll explore the connections between your past experiences, relationships, thoughts, and emotions to help you better understand...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tara Arevalo

Tara Arevalo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Boerne, TX


“As a PMHNP, Tara brings empathy, an easy-going communication style, and a calm demeanor making it easy for her to talk to patients and family members.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annie Allen

Annie Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Hi, I'm Annie! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over seven years of experience in helping people reconnect with themselves and find clarity about the things that are most troubling to them. Existence is hard, but I firmly believe that connection with one another is what enables us to heal, find belonging, and grow into the best versions of ourselves.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sharon Appling

Sharon Appling

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I have been focused on maternal mental health for the last 10 years working with pregnant and postpartum moms, and helping moms transition in their role as a new mom.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Scaggs

Anne Scaggs

Therapist

Virtual • Denton, TX


“I believe my clients are the experts on their lives and work with them to manage whatever brings them to me for assistance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maddie Oines Thomas

Maddie Oines Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I meet you where you are while also helping you move forward, offering practical tools, revisiting important themes, and gently guiding conversations to get to the root of what's going on.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Niara Eans

Niara Eans

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“Utilizing experiential therapy approaches and techniques allows long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions to be uncovered and improved.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carrie May

Carrie May

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


Career counseling focused on mental health in the workplace is my specialization. I help college students, job seekers and working professionals who are feeling burned out, anxious, or overwhelmed reconnect with their strengths and bring their best selves to work or school. Many of my clients juggle high expectations, relationship challenges at work or college, and feel stuck, frustrated, or held back by negative self-talk. Together, we work on recognizing these patterns, challenging self-imposed limitations, and building healthier, more confident ways of thinking.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Jessica Ingram

Jessica Ingram

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, TX


“My approach to therapy is person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic, recognizing that your experiences, needs, and healing journey are uniquely your own.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“You deserve a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and in alignment with your true self, no matter how insurmountable your struggle may feel in this moment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristin Pappas

Kristin Pappas

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My primary objective is to make sure you feel heard and understood so that we are able to set and achieve therapeutic goals collaboratively.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Landers

Mary Landers

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I want my clients to feel comfortable to share openly about themselves without judgment while providing a framework for healthy behaviors shaped by personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kathleen Dahle

Kathleen Dahle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Texas


“Kathleen prioritizes a collaborative approach with her clients to ensure individualized holistic care that is evidence/recovery-based, compassionate, and goal-oriented.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pratts

Jennifer Pratts

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My approach goes beyond hope, though, to provide practical ideas for having a life worth living and for treating specific symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Chang

Iris Chang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Houston, TX


“I am a 1st generation Taiwanese-American immigrant who came to the US as an adolescent. I can conduct therapy in fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bryce Connor

Bryce Connor

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“My therapy practice provides space to be cared for as another human being, to think and feel without judgement, and to reconnect with what helps you feel safe, supported, and excited to be alive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renata Rhodes

Renata Rhodes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Plano, TX


If you’re the one everyone depends on but you feel anxious, burned out, or emotionally drained, you don’t have to keep pushing through alone. I work with adults who are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, especially women, professionals, parents, caregivers, and veterans navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and major life transitions.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and over 20 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings. As a veteran, I bring personal understanding of military culture and chronic stress. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and judgment-free, blending evidence-based medication management with supportive, real-world conversation.

If you’re looking for care that feels thoughtful, respectful, and tailored to your life, not rushed or one-size-fits-all, invite you to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward feeling more grounded and supported.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kindall Tyson. M.Ed., Lpc-S, Ncc, Ccatp

Kindall Tyson. M.Ed., Lpc-S, Ncc, Ccatp

Therapist

Virtual • Texas


“I believe you already hold the tools to create meaningful change in your life; my role is to help you uncover them with empathy and intention.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Frequently asked questions

Therapy Chair

Happy patient looking away

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.

Find a provider - your way

Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.