LGBTQ+ therapists in Amarillo, TX
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Amarillo, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Despite being a good listener, I don't see myself as a "talk" therapist. I am interested in how you, your nervous system, and the environment are getting along with each other. We will DO things in our work just as much as talk and reflect. I provide ways to reduce overwhelming emotions that impact effectiveness, break unhelpful reactions/patterns, and enhance internal resources for navigating the world as it is. My personal style is a combination of a little irreverent spice and humor while deeply honoring your concerns and goals.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS LMFT
New clients can start in late October 2026. I currently have limited openings for discounted fees. For those using insurance, I am only in-network with United and Optum plans. I offer clients time and space to be heard with open-minded compassion & decades of experience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX
Serving LGBTQ+
Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans.
I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Sara Pesic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
In years of practicing counseling and doing my own training and research, I have learned that besides knowing "Why" it is also important to know "How." I find many people knowing where their trauma or problem is coming from, but they are still not able to move forward and resolve the issue. My focus is on understanding the client's challenges and then helping them move forward with practical and manageable steps.
13 Years Experience
Online in Amarillo, TX (Online Only)
Amarillo sits at the heart of the Texas Panhandle — a vast agricultural and energy-producing region — with a therapy community shaped by its role as the commercial and medical center for a large, largely rural surrounding population. The city's predominantly conservative, faith-oriented culture means spiritually integrated therapy is a mainstream part of the local offering rather than a specialty niche. BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System provide institutional mental health anchors for the Panhandle region, with a private therapy community that serves both city residents and clients traveling in from smaller surrounding communities. Amarillo's significant Hispanic population and growing refugee and immigrant communities create ongoing demand for bilingual and culturally informed therapists.
LGBTQ+ therapists in Amarillo, TX Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Amarillo, TX average 14 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 45% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |