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LGBT therapists in Bellingham, WA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham's mental healthcare community welcomes LGBTQIA individuals seeking affirming, open-minded providers experienced in gender and sexual identity support. Headway connects you with 660 licensed providers nationally who offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.
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“My approach focuses on treating the "whole person," integrating my clinical expertise to address mental and physical health needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and medication management.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a partner in your health care journey, you will feel supported, with a treatment plan tailored to you as an individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with adults across the lifespan and strive to create a supportive, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and involved in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about the unique developmental needs of adolescents, to the transitions that happens with adulthood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take a patient-centered approach to care, combining medication management, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments to help individuals achieve lasting mental wellness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in ADHD, depression, and anxiety while blending evidence-based conventional psychiatry with holistic and functional approaches.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Smart Duru is psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of combined healthcare experience. He attended University of Derby, England for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a master’s in psychiatric mental health nursing with Distinction. Smart Duru obtained a Master of Science Degree with specialization in Psychiatry mental health Nurse Practitioner. He has extensive experience in Mental health, Primary care, Sub/Post-Acute Care, Long Term Care, Correctional Medicine, and Family Medicine.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in the transformative power of human connection, authentic storytelling, and being truly heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is gentle but active—I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help you make sense of what you're feeling without ever pushing you before you're ready.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I will work with you collaboratively to set steps, goals and strategies all the while encouraging you to own your story and find your way through whatever situation brought you into counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring a feminist-infused perspective to my practice of psychotherapy which centers on non-judgmental listening, collaborative discourse, and behaviorally specific interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop insight, build practical skills, and create meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My strength is building rapport with patients. I employ a range of different methods, including NLP, CBT, CPT, emotionally focused therapy, and EMDR.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“When you leave our sessions, you will feel heard and seen. You will feel like you have a tailored plan and know what to expect next.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“The challenges that present in our lives can be overwhelming and debilitating. It is important to know that you are not alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe healing comes on the one hand through recognizing and becoming free of those habits of action and thought that limit and harm you, and on the other hand finding and fostering your true and unique beauty.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
I’m Dr. Emem Nkanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health care. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with a focused dedication to psychiatry over the past 4 years. My passion lies in supporting mental health and emotional well-being.
I work with children ages 10 and above, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folks, as I am a member of the community myself. I know intimately what it's like to question or assess one's safety in the simple act of expressing love.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I care deeply about helping adults feel understood and supported. I work with people experiencing mood, anxiety, trauma‐related, and neurodivergent challenges, and I try to make the process feel calm, collaborative, and human. As a woman of color, I understand how meaningful it can be to have a provider who recognizes the impact of identity, culture, and lived experience on mental health. I’m committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from all backgrounds. My practice centers on safety, respect, and whole‐person wellbeing through medication management, education, and supportive guidance tailored to your goals.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is very person centered; you lead your therapy, I just assist you on along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“By fostering a trusting and empathetic relationship, we can work together to overcome many life obstacles and discover your inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Great day to you! I am Kim Rodgers, LICSW (15yrs.). To complete my Master’s of Social Work Degree, I served as a school counselor for grades K-9. Since then, I have worked in Corrections, the Homeless Department and the Vet Center (within the Federal Government), in a Behavioral Health Hospital, and in Community Health. I have a great deal of “outreach work” experience, both personally and professionally.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a counseling generalist specializing in working with teens and young adults, university students, and new parents.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My practice is centered on creating a warm, judgment‐free space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel genuinely supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is whole-person and collaborative. I draw on my background in both psychiatry and family practice to provide care that's patient-centered and tailored to your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Clients often experience me as warm, compassionate, direct, and focused on helping them make meaningful progress.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which involves exploring underlying desires, patterns, and unconscious influences that shape behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful growth happens within the context of safe, attuned relationships — both in therapy and in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I create a safe and supportive environment and make referrals when needed. The goal is to get you feeling better SOONER rather than later.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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“Clients have remarked they appreciate my light-hearted, yet direct and practical approach in addressing their concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“When you meet with Jennifer, you can expect a warm atmosphere filled with genuine compassion and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I've worked with children, youth, & families involved with the foster care system for 15 years as a Child Welfare Social Worker.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a real, supportive conversation-I listen, and I don't judge.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I help people with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, anger, dealing with life transitions, and creating a more values-driven life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma, complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression, and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and focused on finding real solutions that work for your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in fostering a deeply caring, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
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