Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, and finding an affirming therapist or counselor is essential for LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ affirming mental health professionals understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities, including concerns related to identity, discrimination, trauma, neurodiversity, sex, kink, polyamory, and nonmonogamy. These therapists and counselors provide a supportive environment where clients can explore their mental health without fear of judgment or misunderstanding. They are trained in addressing the specific mental health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, offering specialized care for issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and navigating the complexities of gender affirmation. By providing compassionate and affirming care, these professionals help clients build resilience, foster self-acceptance, and improve their overall quality of life. Search below for LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and counselors near you to find trusted professionals in your area.

Dustin Nowaskie, MD
5.010
Los Angeles, California 101.34 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
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Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
Orange County, California 228.53 mi
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Yes
Jeremiah Matters, LMFT
Irvine, California 34.9 mi
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Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis, LMFT
Mission Viejo, California 44.95 mi
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Yes
Taeko Uchino, PsyD
San Diego, California 106.95 mi
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Yes
MaKael White, MA, LMFT, ATR
Puyallup, Washington 931.98 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
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Marta Grissom, LMHC, SUDP
5.01
Auburn, Washington 939 mi
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Yes
Anne M. Carpenter, MD
5.02
Atlanta, Georgia 2165.69 mi
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Yes
Angela R. Peters, MS, LPC
Bentonville, Arkansas 1362.21 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
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Heather L. Howard, LPC
Shreveport, Louisiana 1417.74 mi
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Yes
Heidi Selzler-Echola, APRN, WHNP-BC
5.02
Fargo, North Dakota 1423.89 mi
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Shannon Minnehan, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP-BC
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 1496.59 mi
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Michelle Young, MS, LPC, LPCC
Minnesota 1508.41 mi
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Krystal Billingsley, MA, LMHC
Terre Haute, Indiana 1738.18 mi
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Christin Collins, LMHCA, NCC
Indiana 1784.86 mi
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Yes
Malynnda Johnson, PhD, BCPA
Terre Haute, Indiana 1738.2 mi
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Katheryn Ocampo, PhD, HSPP
Terre Haute, Indiana 1738.52 mi
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Sabrina Harroll, MSW, LCSW
Brazil, Indiana 1753.77 mi
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Shannon Walsh, LMHCA
Brownsburg, Indiana 1794.44 mi
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Jess Tomlinson, MSW, LCSW
Greenwood, Indiana 1805.17 mi
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Kaycee Wilson, LMHC, ATR
Indianapolis, Indiana 1806.78 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
Yes
Jonathan Gurney, LCSW, ACSW
Indianapolis, Indiana 1808.69 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
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Diana Kafoure, LMHCA
Lawrence, Indiana 1808.89 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
Yes
Heather Fosnaugh, LMHC, NCC, EMDR Certified
Indianapolis, Indiana 1809.63 mi
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Yes
Stephanie L. Drescher, PsyD, HSPP
Indianapolis, Indiana 1814.22 mi
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Dave Payne, LPCC
Burlington, Kentucky 2143.73 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
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Bethany Johnson, LCSW
Madison, Indiana 1846.53 mi
Featured Provider
Yes
Melanie Thomas-Castillo, PsyD
Cincinnati, Ohio 1893.38 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Featured Provider
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Rachael Lastoff, LCMHC, LPCC, LPC
Newport, Kentucky 1893.75 mi
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Eutoka Quillings-Bland, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-...
Acworth, Georgia 1913.33 mi
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Yes
Brooke Towns, LMSW - IFS and EMDR
Ann Arbor, Michigan 1946.53 mi
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Yes
Kevin B. Stachowiak, MSW, LMSW
Grand Blanc, Michigan 1953.61 mi
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Timothy Goode, LPC
Columbia, South Carolina 2118.78 mi
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Nick Summa, LMFT
Irwin, Pennsylvania 2145.99 mi
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Tiffany R. Baker-Chapman, MSW, LCSW
Knightdale, North Carolina 2239.19 mi
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Yes
Jenn Sevier, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Pennsylvania 2278.08 mi
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Yes
Diana Sorrentino, PhD
Allentown, Pennsylvania 2369.34 mi
Featured Provider
Yes
Michael Kariyev, LCSW
New York, New York 2446.18 mi
Featured Provider
Yes
Laura Hoskins, MA, LCMHC, NCC
5.01
Brattleboro, Vermont 2512.5 mi
Featured Provider
Yes
Michelle Parrella, LCSW
Santa Monica, California 14.35 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Lindsay Salem, PhD
Lincoln, Nebraska 1267.4 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Annika Walker, MA
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 1534.69 mi
Karissa Tobey, LCPC
St. Charles, Illinois 1709.42 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Mary Jones, LMHC
Indianapolis, Indiana 1784.86 mi
Helen Svoboda-Barber, LCMHCA
Durham, North Carolina 2213.98 mi
OutCare Certified
Yes
Taylen Harp, LCMHC
Raleigh, North Carolina 2232.03 mi