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LGBT therapists in Seattle, WA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Seattle, WA

Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare. Headway offers providers trained in culturally responsive care across neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, and Queen Anne. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and free initial consultations available, finding the right fit for your mental health journey is straightforward.

Cary Brim Reid

Cary Brim Reid

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I use strengths based, individualized, self-determined practice with an eclectic approach to mental health therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shiy Ajao

Shiy Ajao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I employ a collaborative and empathetic approach, establishing a strong therapeutic alliance with my patients by working closely with them to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies and enhance problem-solving...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Markesha Woods

Markesha Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe people change when they feel genuinely understood and have tools they can actually use — so I aim to be both a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a practical partner in the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ricardo Silva

Ricardo Silva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maya Nelson

Maya Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Mountlake Terrace, WA


“I support Black women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Ferrell

Laurie Ferrell

Therapist

Virtual • Yelm, WA


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Holt

Alexandra Holt

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I am passionate about helping clients make changes in their lives, and achieve their goals through support, clinical skill, and a genuine working relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmyn Janow

Jazmyn Janow

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“As a mom myself, I understand how these challenges can impact your sense of stability and well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Deneice Wickens

Dr. Deneice Wickens

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


PLEASE EMAIL ME, THE CALENDAR DOES NOT WORK!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Deneice, DNP, MBA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and I’m NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (For limited slots)

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Who I Help: Young-feeling adults navigating anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, ADHD, Autism, and more. If you’re ready for real change, you’ve come to the right place.
  • Why Work With Me:
    • Expertise & Compassion: Doctoral Prepared, Board-certified PMHNP-BC with degrees in Nursing, Business, and Psychology.
    • Holistic Approach: Blending evidence-based medication management with therapeutic strategies tailored just for you.
    • Flexible Scheduling: I value your time, book when it works for you via Google Calendar or drop me an email.
  • Your Next Step:
    1. Email me at ➡️[email protected]
    2. Reserve your spot instantly: Schedule on Google Calendar

Limited slots available: secure your appointment now and start your journey to lasting wellness!

  • https://calendar.app.google/mthW2bCyu8UjfChA9
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Shaver

Rebecca Shaver

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Puyallup, WA


“I have been in private practice since 2019 which has involved a focus on serving the brave individuals that have served in the Military and their family members.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amber Spencer

Amber Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Tacoma, WA


“I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed, and inclusive mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jonathan Goodman

Jonathan Goodman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Puyallup, WA


“I use a DBT based strategy to help you find acceptance of the person you are as well as the tools to make changes you want to make.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Smart Duruegbuso

Smart Duruegbuso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


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
Lawson Idon

Lawson Idon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is empowering, open-minded, and both holistic and analytical. I work with adolescents and adults in a nonjudgmental, culturally sensitive environment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rin LaVie

Rin LaVie

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to provide you with a strengths-based, collaborative, and focused environment in which you can feel free to be your whole self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Garcia

Crystal Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe therapy works best when it is honest and practical. I am not going to tell you what you want to hear.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eirin Waade

Eirin Waade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I'm a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who takes a whole-person integrative approach to care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Riki Camacho

Riki Camacho

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach to therapy is holistic and grounded in the belief that emotional well‐being is deeply connected to the way we live, work, and relate to others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Niki Oliphant

Niki Oliphant

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I take a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy, meeting you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Guest

Jason Guest

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wenatchee, WA


“My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 22 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Terrill

Melanie Terrill

Therapist

Virtual • Graham, WA


“I have worked with individuals that have experienced significant trauma, so I approach therapy with a trauma-informed mindset.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Johnny Thigpen

Johnny Thigpen

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I approach my work with clients with openness and curiosity. I believe the people I serve are inherently whole and healthy...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laila Daud

Laila Daud

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I'm caring, compassionate, and always rooting for the people around me. I love cheering others on, celebrating progress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Rodil

Emily Rodil

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“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
Melissa Hartley

Melissa Hartley

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I specialize in strengths-based, empathetic counseling that honors each client's individuality, lived experience, and personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elisa Lewis

Elisa Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe in empowering individuals and couples to live their best lives! I do this by being intentional and using a client-centered approach through an attachment lens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robin Andrus

Dr. Robin Andrus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Spokane, WA


“I believe healing and growth happen through connection, and I strive to empower clients with tools and insights to navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Lariccia

Stephanie Lariccia

Therapist

Virtual • Burien, WA


“I bring a grounded understanding of trauma because I've walked that path myself- from survivor to someone who has done the slow, disorienting, profoundly human work of healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Martin

Erin Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that curiosity and connection are transformational forces and aim to bring that to all of our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laurie Larimer

Laurie Larimer

Therapist

Virtual • Seattle, WA


“In our sessions, you can expect a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your inner world together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anna Ross

Anna Ross

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bellevue, WA


  • Outstanding Patient Reviews - Google reviews (Access Psych Meds)
  • Experienced Mental Health Provider (13 years) assisting clients with ADHD (adult) Anxiety Depression Chronic Pain Chronic Sleep problems Mood disorder PTSD: Military combat, childhood & sexual trauma Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Dual Master’s Prepared
  • ANCC Dual Board Certified - Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Veteran 22 yrs retired US Navy Commander/O-5
  • Licensed in 5 States - AZ, CA, OR, MD, WA
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yetunde Fadeyibi

Yetunde Fadeyibi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“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
Gianna Leoncavallo

Gianna Leoncavallo

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I'm very interactive with my clients. I will listen ask questions, provide you feedback and teach you skills...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


My passion is to help individuals who are stuck in life's transitions move into a productive space. I have over seven years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents impacted by stress, anxiety, life transitions, work-related challenges, lack of fulfillment, and depression. I have advanced training in EMDR, trauma-based care, and relationship dynamics. I look forward to working with you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa McDowell

Theresa McDowell

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling supported, empowered, and equipped with practical tools...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Hall

Sarah Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I approach our work together with genuine warmth and deep curiosity, holding space for whatever you are experiencing right now without judgement or rush.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gordon Zhang

Gordon Zhang

Therapist

Virtual • Redmond, WA


“Gordon has an honest, warm, and relaxing personality to therapy and strives to be empathically curious towards understanding the client's journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julie Peters

Julie Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


Congratulations in taking the brave step of considering therapy. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've worked with people from many diverse walks of life. I became a therapist a little later in life, my life experiences inform my practice, and I understand we all do the best we can with what we have. I’m here to partner with you on this journey.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Se Hee Seo

Se Hee Seo

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I've worked with families and individuals in various outpatient mental health treatment settings.

I am able to provide counseling services in English and Korean.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I listen for the deeper meaning underneath what you're experiencing and help you make sense of your reactions in the context of your life and relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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