Particularly within large institutions, finding a provider who is knowledgeable about the specific health needs of queer people can be overwhelming and frustrating at times. So when you set out to find an LGBTQ-Affirming provider that feels like a good fit for you, often the first step can be to determine where you fall on the spectrum of need of affirmation. Would you be okay in an environment where the doctor is an ally whose patients can discuss their health openly without fear of judgment? Would you prefer someone who specializes in LGBTQ+ healthcare, or in the specific mental or physical conditions you are facing? Would it make a difference to you if they had lived through those experiences themselves?

Questions to ask a healthcare professional 

• How do you ensure your practice is LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming?
• Do you have experience caring for transgender and nonbinary patients?
• Is your staff trained in LGBTQ+ cultural competency and communication?
• What would you do if you weren’t familiar or educated on something regarding my identity, gender experience, or health?
• How do you handle issues related to gender identity, chosen names, or pronouns in medical records?
• Are you knowledgeable about preventive care and screenings relevant to LGBTQ+ individuals (e.g., PrEP, hormone therapy, fertility options)?
• Do you work with or refer to specialists who have experience with LGBTQ+ health concerns?
• What steps do you take to ensure patient confidentiality, especially around sexual orientation or gender identity?

Methodology

We recognize that this list is by no means comprehensive. We compiled this collection of providers by asking medical, mental health, and other wellness professionals who self-identify as LGBTQ-affirming to fill out our online form. We solicited responses via direct one-to-one outreach as well as calls for entries in our weekly newsletter and on our social media pages. If you are an LGBTQ-affirming provider, or know of other providers who are not listed here, please encourage them to fill out our form so they can be listed next year!

We also recognize that due to our data collection methods, and because large institutions and small private practices handle public relations concerns differently, our first attempt at a list highly favors private practice mental health providers. Institutions, while they may take many steps to ensure affirming practices and employ providers who are actively LGBTQ-affirming, have more barriers that may prevent them from participating.

This list also does not include any insurance companies.

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Abegglen Counseling and Consulting, LLC | Sydney Walker (she/they) |  740 Regent St., Ste. 201, Madison | Sydney is an Advanced Practice Social Worker with a focus on the intersection of mental health, disability, and self-exploration. As a queer and non-monogamous provider, she aims to create a non-judgmental environment that allows for a safe and equal relationship between therapist and client.

Bobby Walker Therapy | 10 E. Doty St., Ste. 515, Madison | Bobby is a psychotherapist and sex therapist in downtown Madison. She specializes in working with queer individuals and couples/non-monogamous relationship structures, especially those struggling to connect sexually. Bobby provides a non-judgmental, sex-positive environment where expansive ideas about sex are welcome and encouraged, and where no topic is too awkward, crass, or off-limits.

Branch & Bloom Therapy, LLC | Em Walden (she/they) | 111 S. First St., Ste. 120, Madison | I provide mental health therapy to individuals. I support queer, neurodivergent, gender expansive, and polyamorous folks. I am trained in EMDR and support individuals who have experienced trauma.

Bronwyn Shiffer Psychotherapy | Bronwyn Shiffer (she/her) | Virtual | Personal transformation is the first step in healing the world. You are the expert of yourself and already have the capacity to heal. Graduate coursework training: Advanced Treatment with LGBTQ+ Clients.

Center for Community Healing | Dean Amethyst Dvorak (they/them) | 301 S Bedford St., Ste. 216, Madison | The Center for Community Healing is a counseling center dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families throughout Wisconsin. We accept Quartz, The Alliance, and Quartz Medicaid insurance, along with private pay on a sliding scale.

Corazon Counseling and Wellness, LLC | Brook Landeo (she/they) | 110 N Main St., Poynette | Corazon Counseling and Wellness is an LGBTQ-affirming mental health private practice in Poynette (30 minutes north of Madison). Our therapists are poly-friendly and provide gender-affirming care letters as needed. Fill out the contact form at corazoncounselingandwellness.com to get started!

Counseling and Consulting Professionals | Emily Belongia (she/her) | 424 E Longview Dr., Appleton | I am passionate about helping individuals gain awareness and become more empowered and authentic within their identities. I offer collaboration, respect, care, support, and empathy for each individual I work with. I believe that having genuine feedback opportunities enhances the healing process.

Counseling and Consulting Professionals | Jenna Belongia (she/her) | 3301B Packerland Dr., DePere | I’m here to challenge and empower you to work toward the best version of yourself. I want to help you recognize the areas of your life that need improvement and celebrate the parts of you that make you feel proud. I’ve attended trainings on gender-expansive youth and the LGBTQ+ community.

Counseling Psychology Training Clinic | 1025 W. Johnson St., Rm 312, Madison | Our clinic offers free culturally responsive mental health care—including gender affirming care letters—to students and the Madison community, while training future psychologists under licensed supervision.

Eclipse Counseling LLC | Cory Tischman (any pronouns) | 2004 Highland Ave., Ste O, Eau Claire | Eclipse Counseling offers affirming care for LGBTQ+ folks using individual, relational, and family therapies. We specialize in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, grief, and more—supporting clients with compassion and a collaborative path toward healing and growth.

Edelweiss Behavioral Health LLC | Anna Desai (she/her) | 725 Heartland Trail, Ste. 301, Madison | We are an outpatient behavioral health clinic with multiple providers and many varying specialties. We also offer intensive outpatient programs for individuals struggling with OCD and eating disorders. We have a multidisciplinary team consisting of therapists, dietitians and medication prescribers.

Empowerment Within LLC | Anna Kraft (they/she) | N14W23777 Stone Ridge Dr., Ste. 135, Waukesha | Empowerment Within LLC is a group counseling practice located in Waukesha, WI. Our team of compassionate clinicians combines innovative techniques with genuine care to create a space where you can explore, grow, and thrive—without stigma or judgment. Some clinicians have dedicated LGBTQ+ training.

Every Little Fiber | Abby Carncross (she/her) | 120 Bishops Way, Ste. 164, Brookfield | Every Little Fiber is a mental health and nutrition counseling small, private practice with two therapists and a registered dietitian/personal trainer on staff. Our clinicians specialize in eating disorders and neurodiversity, along with other mental health concerns.

FourRivers, LLC | Dr. William Hutter (he/him) | 133 S. Butler St., Madison | Here at FourRivers, LLC, I offer virtual psychotherapy LGBTQ+ individuals (over the age of 5) and couples (living in Wisconsin, Illinois, South Carolina and Maine) supervision, consultation, coaching and/or training opportunities to individuals across the United States.

Gifts of Emotion, LLC | Leah Gold | 301 N. Broom St., Floor 2, Madison | My work is informed by psychodynamic theory, particularly relational and attachment perspectives. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I have interest in and experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.

Healthy Healing Solutions, LLC | Cathy Morrow (she/her) | 5497 W Waterford Ln., Ste. C, Appleton | I am an LPC in private practice. I specialize in providing mental health services for those 14+ that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and specialize in helping those within the LGBTQ+ community.

Home Body Counseling, LLC | Zoë Whaley | 560 Park Ave., Ste. 102, Prairie du Sac | I provide therapy to individuals & couples. I specialize in working with people who’ve been impacted by distressing or traumatic life experiences and difficult childhoods. If you feel stuck in the past or keep repeating unhelpful patterns in your life/relationships, I can help.

Honey of the Heart Coaching | Lucy Medrow (they/she) | Virtual | Since 2019, I’ve been supporting the self identified high achievers, people pleasers, and busy bees of the world. As a Registered Nurse (RN) for 13+ years, and a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC), my offerings are as unique as you are. From a lighthearted Patreon to 1-on-1 holistic health sessions. I’m a perfect coach for anyone who wants to explore the topic of holistic health and wellness open-heartedly.

Integrated Counseling | Elaina Meier (any pronouns) | 7818 Big Sky Dr, Madison| Integrated Counseling has locations in Madison and Milwaukee. Through our office locations and telehealth services, we aim to provide a space for the LGBTQ+ community throughout Wisconsin to find room to pause, to be, and to heal.

Karla Locher Psychotherapy | Karla Locher (she/her) | 2002 Atwood Ave., Ste. 217, Madison | I am a transgender woman practicing psychoanalytic psychotherapy on the eastside of Madison. Psychoanalytic therapy, practiced from a queer and feminist perspective, allows patients to cast aside burdens they have felt but could not understand. I work with clients for long-term psychotherapy.

Kettle Moraine Counseling | Christina Lachner (she/her) | Virtual | I believe in empowering you to be your fullest, best self based on what you would like that to be. All people deserve to be their authentic selves and I will support you in your Mental Health Journey.

Kettle Moraine Counseling | Angela Waldoch (they/them) | 303 S. Paterson St., Ste. 6, Madison | I’m a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, CPTSD, SH/SI, identity exploration, grief and loss, those coping with chronic illnesses, and life changes & transitions.

Kindness Matters Counseling | Erika Wagner-Martin (she/her) | Virtual| Kindness Matters Counseling aims to provide safe, connected mental health care to Wisconsin residents ages 16 and older. I’ve been doing my best to help and support clients in the LGBTQ+ community since 2013. All therapy sessions are provided virtually. Please visit my website for more information.

Lake City Counseling | Sarah Armstrong (she/her) | 1532 W. Broadway, Ste. 202, Monona | Person-centered, strengths-based therapy in person and virtually. I use evidence based therapies to help clients identify strengths, make lasting change and hold themselves with love and acceptance. Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment and relationships.

LifeStance Health | Emily Lutzen (she/her) | 440 Science Dr., Ste. 330, Madison | I currently provide outpatient mental health counseling through Life-Stance health. My practice uses different cognitive behavioral interventions to help clients gain insight into their specific mental health care needs. I also use a trauma-informed approach with all clients to help them understand how different factors have influenced their experiences. | Abigail Cohn (she/her) | 4811 S. 76th St., Ste. 208, Greenfield | Abigail offers a relaxed and non-judgmental approach. She aims to create a collaborative environment to enable clients to develop their own goals and experiment with making important changes. Abigail has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. | Kristine Jacobs (she/her) | 1143 Warwick Way, Unit A, Racine | Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2015. She has a BS in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MSW from University of California, Los Angeles. Kristine specializes in working with children and families. Kelly Theodore | 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1500, Milwaukee | I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. I excel at building strong therapeutic relationships, affirming and inclusive care, tailoring medication management, and integrating evidence-based approaches to support recovery. My strength lies in combining clinical expertise with empathy, helping patients and families navigate healing with compassion and clarity.

Luna Counseling, LLC | Kyle Egerdal (he/him) | 6709 Raymond Rd., Ste. 174, Madison | I specialize in psychotherapy for teens, LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships, adults whose parents were distant or abusive, and survivors of physical and sexual violence.

​​Milk Thistle Clinic LLC | Finn Phoenix (they/them) | Virtual | My practice is LGBTQIA+-and-neurodivergent-affirming; my clients tend to be queer folx, women, conscientious parents and caregivers, novel thinkers, disabled/chronically ill folx, survivors, creatives, and those generally looking to fortify themselves within their ecosystemic niche.

MindKind, LLC | Dr. Brittany Mathews, PhD (she/her) | Virtual | Mathews provides evidence-based telehealth psychology services to children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression and aims to work from a cultural humility framework, provide LGBTQ+ affirming care, and celebrate each individual’s identity.

Northshore Clinics, LLC | Sam Schommer (they/them) | W67N222 Evergreen Blvd., Ste. 209, Cedarburg | We are here to help you navigate life’s challenges. ​Our therapy sessions are designed to address a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.

Nova Mental Health Services | Tayler Clark | 4465 N Oakland Ave., Ste. 360, Shorewood | I am the founder at Nova MHS. At NMHS, our mission is to support individuals on their journey toward improved mental health and overall well-being. Providing for diverse age groups and health challenges, Nova empowers clients with evidence-based tools and psychoeducation in order to provide a safe space for one to flourish.

Nova Mental Health Services | Paige Flannery (she/her) | 4465 N Oakland Ave., Ste. 360, Shorewood | I’m passionate about helping others feel supported and understood, and I bring curiosity, compassion, and a strong foundation in social work values. I am the first point of contact at Nova. I can schedule intake, match you to a therapist, and scheduling concerns. Ben Mattson (he/him) | 4465 N Oakland Ave., Ste. 360, Shorewood | I’m a psychotherapist with a deep belief in the power of empathy, collaboration, and identity-affirming care. I’m passionate about creating a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ folks, especially those navigating identity, trauma, and life transitions. | Ashley Trapp | 4465 N Oakland Ave., Ste. 360, Shorewood | I earned my bachelor’s degree in nutrition and my master’s degree in clinical counseling. I’m especially passionate about working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals. My approach centers on creating a safe, affirming space where clients can be their full, authentic selves.

No Worries Wellness LLC | Jordan Brown (she/her) | 10425 W. North Ave., Ste. 236, Wauwatosa | No Worries Wellness is a collective of affirming, compassionate, and authentic mental health therapists, including both strong supporters and members of the LGBTQ+ community, offering individual, couples, and group sessions in Wauwatosa and virtually.

Prism Psychotherapy LLC | Leslie Golden (she/her) | 2002 Atwood Ave., Ste. 223, Madison | I provide individual psychoanalytic therapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. I focus on concerns like depression, anxiety, identity, women’s issues, interpersonal difficulties, chronic pain/health difficulties and their roots in the unconscious and early life.

Rogers Behavioral Health | Katrina Welborn (she/her) | 406 Science Dr., Ste. 110, Madison | Rogers provides PHP/IOP levels of care. I specifically work in the Depression Recovery program where I use CBT and DBT skills in a group setting as well as meet with patients individually.

Roots Work Therapy | Kas Gossens (she/her) | 313 Price Pl., Ste. 212, Madison | The heart of therapy is feeling seen and understood. I practice third-wave psychotherapy as an LGBTQ+ affirmative ally, knowing gender is a social construct and who you love doesn’t limit your potential. I welcome couples, teens, and adults into a quiet space near Hilldale Mall.

Sacred Art Counseling | Zara Abu-Hamdan (she/her) | 6123 Green Bay Rd., Ste. 140, Kenosha | Outpatient clinic working with many issues, including trauma, substance use, eating disorder, etc. The clinic is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Sapling Psychotherapy | Mariessa Robles (they/them) | Virtual | I specialize in providing gender-affirming therapy and providing surgery readiness letter assessments to adults across Wisconsin. My practice is informed by my lived experience as a trans/Indigiqueer person as well as many years of training in and coordination of LGBTQ-affirming healthcare.

Stone In Harmony Counseling | Kirk Stone (he/him) | 6402 Odana Rd., Ste. 302, Madison | Everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, but not everyone is provided with the support, mentoring and practical tools to navigate this life. I provide assistance, guidance and practical tools in your individual, couples and family therapy sessions.

That Gay Therapist | Karisa Quick (they/she) | Virtual | I’m a queer, nonbinary white therapist. I use talk therapy, and EMDR. I mainly work with trauma, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, and gender affirmation letters. I’m licensed in Wisconsin, California, and Oregon.

Therapy Solutions | Liz Hanson Will (she/her) | 5605 Washington Ave., Ste. 7D, Mount Pleasant | Solo outpatient mental health therapy practice serving people ages 10-99 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, identity, relationships or stress

Water Tiger Psychotherapy, LLC | Sara Todd, LCSW (she/they) | 2002 Atwood Ave., Ste. 211, Madison | Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for teens and adults that addresses the root causes of mental health issues and distress through greater self-awareness and changing old patterns. Specialities include: trauma & complex trauma; depression; grief, loss & mourning; LGBTQ+ concerns; mindfulness.

Waterways Counseling & Consulting | Dr. Victoria Sepulveda (she/her) | 116 West Grand Ave., Ste. 104, Port Washington | I have a small private practice and can see folx in-person and online on a limited basis from an affirming, compassionate, empathic, and empowering perspective. I have had training in LGBTQQIAP+ needs and services.

Whole Hearted Wellness | Margaret Renninger (she/her) | Virtual | I support individuals, couples, and non-monogamous relationships using a blend of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and other approaches. My practice affirms trans, queer, and neurodivergent experiences. I have training and experience with writing letters in support of affirming care.

Willow Counseling & Therapeutic Arts Center | Abby Greiten (she/her) | 1137 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Willow Counseling and Therapeutic Arts Center, is a queer- and woman-owned counseling agency with specialization working with the LGBTQIA+ community including those seeking support in gender & sexual identity exploration, trans health & advocacy, and sexual health and satisfaction–among others. | Laura Stoesz (she/her) | 1137 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Rooted in intersectional feminism, Laura provides trauma-informed counseling to adults, teens, and children (8+) for anxiety, mood, and trauma symptoms. She’s dedicated to supporting individuals through identity exploration, life transitions, and creating an affirming, inclusive space for all.