LGBTQ+ therapists in Phoenix, Arizona AZ
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Phoenix. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Lupe Macias-Hidalgo
Counselor/Therapist, License Associate Counselor, (LAC)
As a bilingual therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their identities, heal from past experiences, and reconnect with their sense of worth. I believe healing begins in spaces where we feel seen, heard, and validated. My work is grounded in trauma‑informed care, cultural humility, and a deep respect for each person’s lived story. I support clients in navigating identity development, family dynamics, neurodivergence, and gender‑affirming journeys with compassion and steadiness. My intention is to meet clients exactly where they are and walk alongside them as they build clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85003
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Serving LGBTQ+
Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
You’ve spent years being the strong one the person others rely on but lately the pressure has been building, and it’s getting harder to hold everything together. I help overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, and women move from survival mode into clarity, balance, and emotional resilience. My work centers on helping you live from purpose, not pressure, using a warm, collaborative, evidence‑based approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! I'm Dr. Christine Sparacino. I have been working in the mental health field for more than 20 years. I work with highly sensitive and empathic individuals, people navigating loss and life transitions, those feeling with grief and chronic illness and autoimmune disease. Since 2015 I have also worked as a diabetes psychologist, supporting patients with their health.
My main focus is to help individuals navigate difficult seasons and transitions in their lives, such as adjusting to a recent loss or change in health status. My main areas of expertise are: grief and loss, chronic illness and autoimmune disease, and working with Highly Sensitive People and empaths.
23 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Ema Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LPC
So, you're looking to start therapy? You've probably held it all together for a long time, and finally reached a breaking point. Maybe you're struggling to perform at work, your relationships are really tense, friendships feel empty and shallow, or you're not able to enjoy the things you used to. It’s time to deal with that. You don't have to be miserable, and you don't have to keep hitting dead-ends trying to get what you want. Therapy can help you figure out what's not working, and learn what actually does work. You can have fulfilling relationships and a sense of meaning and purpose, you just have to be willing to show up.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85014
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Serving LGBTQ+
Kelsi McMartin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
My clients often say.. "you nailed it!" when I offer my sense of things. Maybe its my 20 plus years in the field, maybe its pattern recognition, or maybe its intuition... hard to say. I have a way of getting to the heart of things with my clients. In these days of so much outside noise, it can be hard to tune in to what's really important, what's really needed. I help my clients connect with this and with the unlived parts of themselves.
24 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lifeline PCS
Counselor/Therapist, Dept of Health Outpatient Treatment Facility License
Lifeline is a team of counselors/therapists with the education and experience to help with most any issue that can bring a person to counseling. We offer a wide variety of programs and approaches that are designed for you. With our large team of providers we are able to find a good fit for you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85028
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Serving LGBTQ+
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that each person’s story matters. I work with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
In our work together, I combine psychiatric medication management with brief therapeutic support. This allows us to address symptoms while also exploring practical strategies that improve daily functioning, resilience, and overall wellbeing. I believe mental health is influenced by many factors, including stress, sleep, lifestyle, and physical health. I take a whole-person approach when developing treatment plans.
Seeking help can be a big step, and my role is to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we focus on identifying what is getting in the way of the life you want to live and creating a path forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
My goal is not only to help reduce symptoms but to support you in building a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
6 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Noelle Espineli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
My years of academic and professional experience have allowed me to effectively work with a diverse client population of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and behavioral/mental health issues, especially those experiencing difficult life circumstances. I strive to help clients navigate situations related to burnout, existential crises, mindfulness, self-care, distress intolerance, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, thinking disorders, and so much more.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85018
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Serving LGBTQ+
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
Our practice is about helping people with connections, whether that be connecting with a partner, friend, spirit, the greater community or with self. We believe that it is in connection that we find wellness and healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Phoenix's extreme summer heat and sprawling, car-dependent geography contribute to social isolation and depression, with many residents spending months in largely indoor environments with limited organic social contact. The city has grown rapidly through domestic migration, and therapists frequently work with the disconnection and loneliness that can accompany life in a place where many people lack long-established roots and community ties. Phoenix has a significant veteran population, and therapists specializing in military trauma, PTSD, and veteran family concerns are well represented. Banner Health and Dignity Health provide major institutional mental health resources, with a large private practice community serving Scottsdale, Tempe, and the East Valley.
LGBTQ+ therapists in Phoenix, Arizona Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Phoenix, Arizona average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (64%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Stress |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 42% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |