Browse Online Therapists offering LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

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Beth Tierney, LMHC

Spark the Change, LLC

LMHC

Licensed In:
Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
“As a licensed therapist with extensive experience in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the unique challenges that come with this condition. My practice spans several states, allowing me to provide consistent, high-quality care to clients who may divide their time between different locations, particularly college students.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Caregiver Support · Depression · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders
Nicole Morgan

Commonwealth Clinical Services LLP.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Military, First Responder, Dispatch/Communication, EMDR, Trauma, High Performers, Medical,”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Sonya S. Carter

Carter Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

LCSW, LICSW, BCTP-II, CCM

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC
“I provide individual and family psychotherapy for adults (18 years old+). As a perinatal mental health therapist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for mothers and their partners during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. I also support mothers experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and the many emotional adjustments that come with growing a family. As a trauma therapist, My role is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace. Together, we work to understand the impact of trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your strengths.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Sunny Broadhead

Portal Wellness Collective

MFTA

Licensed In:
Oregon, Washington
“I work primarily with adults seeking individual, couple, or family therapy. I focus my work on providing space for members of the Queer and Neurodivergent populations, as well as folks experiencing or interested in non-traditional relationship structures. I work well with folks who value honesty and humor in the therapy room. I tend to enjoy collaborating with my clients to explore topics related to identity, navigating complex relationships, and working through trauma that may be influencing our present day experience. I center my work on exploring how our patterns of behavior, emotions, and the stories we are carrying impact how we show up in our relationships and our beliefs about ourselves.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Gender Identity · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Marjorie DeWald

Marjorie DeWald, LCSW Counseling, PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona
“My clients are adolescents, teens, and adults who want to learn to love and trust themselves to gain a sense of direction and improve their overall life experience. Clients generally arrive with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or confusion over life events, relationships, and transitions.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Relationship Issues · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Megan Hoback

Lumina Counseling

LMFT

Licensed In:
Washington
“I provide tailored guidance for couples who are seeking deeper connection, support through relational strain, or those seeking premarital counseling preparation through a non-religious lens. I also provide therapy for individuals ages 15 and older who are navigating challenges with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, childhood attachment wounds, or relational challenges, and families working to rebuild communication and boundaries. My approach is highly tailored, thoughtful, and grounded in the belief that each person deserves work that honors the nuances of their internal world. My practice is a safe, affirming space for all clients, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Ivy Kwong

BareIvy.com

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Oregon, Washington
“I love working with 1st, 1.5, and 2nd generation Asian American individuals, couples, queer/CNM/kinky folx, LGBTQIA+, multicultural relationships, therapy for high achievers, therapists, sex workers (current and former), ancestral & intergenerational trauma healing, healing codependency (setting boundaries, recovery from people-pleasing, coming home to yourself after losing yourself in relationships), dating, sex, and relationships (healing and deepening with your partner(s), friends, parents, siblings, family, work, and most importantly, with yourself), healing complex relational trauma, meaning, fulfillment, and purpose, major life transitions, and psychedelic integration therapy.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Gender Identity · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shane Knox, LMFT

Shane Knox, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
Oregon
“I work with adults of all ages, genders, and identities. Some identities that I especially focus on are people in multicultural/mixed race relationships or families, men (often seeking therapy for the first time), people who perform for a living (performing arts, athletes). I work with people on anxiety/OCD, relationship challenges, low self-worth, chronic illness burnout, sexual issues, childhood trauma, ADHD, spiritual issues, religious trauma, parenting, addiction, & men's issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Divorce · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Annalisa Erba

Annalisa Erba, Psy.D.

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I have studied and worked with people who have experienced significant losses/grief (particularly early parental loss) in great depth. I have also had considerable experience with people who are struggling with issues around relationships, anxiety, overfunctioning, infidelity, early adulthood/mid life crises/aging, peri/menopause, fertility, cross cultural issues, perfectionism and existential questions.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Hunter Corey

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LPCC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Massachusetts
“Let’s be real — the state of the world right now is heavy. As if maintaining good mental health weren’t hard enough already, right? I’m here to support with those hard day-to-day challenges, and to help you understand and shift how your past shapes the way you move through the world today. You have a story worth telling, and I want to hear it. My role is to walk beside you — offering perspective, practical tools, and space to heal. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and anxiety, always guided by mindfulness, compassion, and a holistic perspective on healing.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Cancer · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Max Malave

Integral Psychological Services

LPC

Licensed In:
Michigan
“I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, stress, mood disorders, and low self-esteem. I work with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. I provide individual and couples therapy.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Tena Thomas

Sunridge Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont
“I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. Many of my clients experience emotions intensely, struggle with rejection sensitivity, masking, or relational instability, and feel frustrated that insight alone has not created change. 
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Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD

About LGBTQ+ Affirming

This page helps you find licensed mental health providers who offer online care for LGBTQ+ clients. Whether you are looking for affirming therapy, support around identity, relationships, family stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or medication management, telehealth can expand your options beyond the nearest zip code. Online care depends on where a provider is licensed and where you are physically located during sessions, so start by selecting the state or states where you will be during appointments. Then narrow your results with filters like service type, therapy modality, language, age group, and insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy for LGBTQ+ Support

How do I use this page to find an online provider for LGBTQ+ support?

Start by choosing the state or states where you will be physically located during sessions. Then use filters to narrow the list by service type, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and more. Read provider profiles to see whether they mention LGBTQ+ affirming care, experience with your concerns, and the kinds of virtual services they offer. That makes it easier to compare options and choose a good fit.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask whether the provider has experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and whether they support the issues you want help with, such as identity exploration, coming out, relationships, family conflict, trauma, anxiety, depression, or gender-affirming support. You can also ask about scheduling, fees, insurance, session format, and what first appointments are like. A short consultation can help you decide whether the provider feels affirming, practical, and easy to talk to.

Does my online therapist have to live in my state, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Your therapist does not usually need to live in your state, but they generally need to be licensed for the state where you are physically located during the appointment. That is why your location during each session matters. If you travel or split time between states, check whether the provider can legally continue care. You can also look for providers who are licensed in more than one state here: https://therapyexpanded.com/find-a-therapist-licensed-in-multiple-states.

Does insurance cover online therapy for LGBTQ+ support, and how does payment usually work?

Many providers accept insurance for online therapy, but coverage depends on your plan, the provider, and the service you receive. Some providers are in-network, while others provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Before booking, check the provider’s profile for insurance details, session fees, and payment policies. It is also smart to confirm telehealth mental health benefits directly with your insurance company so you know what to expect.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

Most online therapy appointments work best in a private place with a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is often ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Many sessions happen by video, but some providers may also use phone calls, secure messaging, texting, or email depending on the service. Providers may have their own policies about session location and privacy, so check ahead if that may be an issue.

What types of telehealth services are available for LGBTQ+ support?

Available services may include individual therapy for one-on-one support, couples counseling for relationship concerns, family therapy for family conflict or communication, group therapy for shared support, child or teen therapy for younger clients, and medication management when medication is part of care. Use the service filters to find providers who offer the format you want.

When is online therapy for LGBTQ+ support not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. It may also be harder if you need in-person services or frequent hands-on support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.