LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Houston, TX

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Serene Bold Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069
Feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges? I'm a LGBTQ+ friendly Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who can help you create a personalized care plan to achieve your mental and emotional well-being goals.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in helping people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. I work with my clients to develop personalized care plans that meet their individual needs and goals. My ideal client is someone who's struggling with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. If that's you, I can help. Please reach out to me to get started.
Feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges? I'm a LGBTQ+ friendly Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who can help you create a personalized care plan to achieve your mental and emotional well-being goals.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in helping people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. I work with my clients to develop personalized care plans that meet their individual needs and goals. My ideal client is someone who's struggling with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. If that's you, I can help. Please reach out to me to get started.
(281) 524-3241 View (281) 524-3241
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Shire Padao
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056  (Online Only)
I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include anxiety, depression, bipolar, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatrics, LGBTQ+ issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
My name is Shire Padao, PMHNP, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management to teens and adults.
I treat an array of conditions, however, my specializations include anxiety, depression, bipolar, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatrics, LGBTQ+ issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
My name is Shire Padao, PMHNP, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management to teens and adults.
(904) 944-7404 View (904) 944-7404
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Laurel Darlington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056
Laurel is experienced with providing informed mental health care to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in advocacy since coming out as a teenager.
NP Laurel Darlington is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in TX & FL with her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. She is experienced with adults and adolescents in prescribing and supportive psychotherapy and specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Arts in History and a certificate in Women’s Studies from University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has been a nurse
Laurel is experienced with providing informed mental health care to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in advocacy since coming out as a teenager.
NP Laurel Darlington is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in TX & FL with her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. She is experienced with adults and adolescents in prescribing and supportive psychotherapy and specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Arts in History and a certificate in Women’s Studies from University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has been a nurse
(404) 882-1587 View (404) 882-1587
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Dr. Ifeoma Ude-Okoro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRNCNP, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036  (Online Only)
Meet Dr. Ifeoma Ude-Okoro, DNP! Sometimes in life, humans do not have control over what life throws at them, but collaborating with an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner like myself we can work together to chart an effective, realistic, and affordable way forward. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorder, bipolar disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, gender dysphoria, please schedule an appt, let's work together. She uses client-centered approach to get you to your highest level of functionality. Dr. Ifeoma agrees that one size does not fit all in the mental illness journey. No Controlled Substance pls!
Meet Dr. Ifeoma Ude-Okoro, DNP! Sometimes in life, humans do not have control over what life throws at them, but collaborating with an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner like myself we can work together to chart an effective, realistic, and affordable way forward. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorder, bipolar disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, gender dysphoria, please schedule an appt, let's work together. She uses client-centered approach to get you to your highest level of functionality. Dr. Ifeoma agrees that one size does not fit all in the mental illness journey. No Controlled Substance pls!
(832) 479-3733 View (832) 479-3733
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Jamie Fauth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77035  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Jamie. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience in the field. I specialize in treating women’s issues, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders as well as working with the LGBTQIA+ community. During sessions, I use a compassion focused and client centered therapeutic approach. I take a holistic perspective on mental health medication treatment and will carefully evaluate your background, lifestyle, and health history to help you choose the right medication.
Hi, I’m Jamie. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience in the field. I specialize in treating women’s issues, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders as well as working with the LGBTQIA+ community. During sessions, I use a compassion focused and client centered therapeutic approach. I take a holistic perspective on mental health medication treatment and will carefully evaluate your background, lifestyle, and health history to help you choose the right medication.
(346) 476-5016 View (346) 476-5016
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Vitality by Kym
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNPBC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007
She specializes in managing disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD, and has significant experience in working with those that are LGBTQ, homeless, or severely mentally ill.
Are you tired of being treated with medications ONLY as your primary form of mental health management? Do you wish that each of your appointments included other forms of treatment such as supportive therapy or coaching for added support? Have you ever been assessed for medical issues such as mineral/vitamin deficiencies or hormonal imbalances, which could play a major role in effective healing and recovery? Being diagnosed with or having signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorders warrants dedicated individualized attention, that includes support and diverse management for best patient outcomes.
She specializes in managing disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD, and has significant experience in working with those that are LGBTQ, homeless, or severely mentally ill.
Are you tired of being treated with medications ONLY as your primary form of mental health management? Do you wish that each of your appointments included other forms of treatment such as supportive therapy or coaching for added support? Have you ever been assessed for medical issues such as mineral/vitamin deficiencies or hormonal imbalances, which could play a major role in effective healing and recovery? Being diagnosed with or having signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorders warrants dedicated individualized attention, that includes support and diverse management for best patient outcomes.
(281) 957-3648 View (281) 957-3648
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Natalie J Tellez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77055
Waitlist for new clients
I also have a special interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community, pregnant/postpartum women, and treatment-refractory mood disorders.
It's never too early or too late to get the help you need and I work collaboratively with my patients to develop the most personalized treatment plan, including a balanced approach between, medication management, therapy, and lifestyle changes. I am dedicated to helping everyday adults, from various cultures and backgrounds, to cope with their unique struggles. My patients are the center of my practice.
I also have a special interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community, pregnant/postpartum women, and treatment-refractory mood disorders.
It's never too early or too late to get the help you need and I work collaboratively with my patients to develop the most personalized treatment plan, including a balanced approach between, medication management, therapy, and lifestyle changes. I am dedicated to helping everyday adults, from various cultures and backgrounds, to cope with their unique struggles. My patients are the center of my practice.
(281) 916-5630 View (281) 916-5630
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Dr. Nicole Nguyen - Board Certified Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77001  (Online Only)
She specializes in medication management & working with adult populations with concerns for ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Nicole Nguyen is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. She attained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Southern California prior to returning to her home state of Texas to complete both her medical school and residency training at UT Health San Antonio.
She specializes in medication management & working with adult populations with concerns for ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Nicole Nguyen is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. She attained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Southern California prior to returning to her home state of Texas to complete both her medical school and residency training at UT Health San Antonio.
(682) 255-1349 View (682) 255-1349
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Satang Ann
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77035  (Online Only)
I am LGBTQ-friendly and offer culturally sensitive care.
Accepting NEW Clients TODAY. SAME-DAY appointments are available. After-hours and WEEKEND appointments are available. Currently in-network with BCBS, Superior Medicaid, UHC/Optum, CIGNA, Aetna, and Medicare in Texas. Private Pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients where they are WITHOUT making them feel judged. During our initial session, we will talk about what led you to me, and at the end of the session, we will come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments.
I am LGBTQ-friendly and offer culturally sensitive care.
Accepting NEW Clients TODAY. SAME-DAY appointments are available. After-hours and WEEKEND appointments are available. Currently in-network with BCBS, Superior Medicaid, UHC/Optum, CIGNA, Aetna, and Medicare in Texas. Private Pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients where they are WITHOUT making them feel judged. During our initial session, we will talk about what led you to me, and at the end of the session, we will come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments.
(817) 383-1541 View (817) 383-1541
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Agnes Benjamin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Agnes Benjamin is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2022. She received her first MSN with concentration in Leadership and Management from Walden University and her Post Master's as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. Agnes meets her patients where they are and helps them attain their highest level of well-being. She collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships with patients. Agnes provides unique approaches to addressing underlying psychological issues coping skills and life stresses.
Agnes Benjamin is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2022. She received her first MSN with concentration in Leadership and Management from Walden University and her Post Master's as a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. Agnes meets her patients where they are and helps them attain their highest level of well-being. She collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships with patients. Agnes provides unique approaches to addressing underlying psychological issues coping skills and life stresses.
(346) 567-6929 View (346) 567-6929
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Rahab Mbugua
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77070
Rahab Mbugua is Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Liberty University. She fosters a safe environment and an easy-going communication style that makes it easy for patients to express themselves. She believes the patient is an expert on his/her health and the goal is to work with the patient to navigate the mental health difficulties in his/her life.
Rahab Mbugua is Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Liberty University. She fosters a safe environment and an easy-going communication style that makes it easy for patients to express themselves. She believes the patient is an expert on his/her health and the goal is to work with the patient to navigate the mental health difficulties in his/her life.
(281) 738-5861 View (281) 738-5861
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Chizelle Onochie
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Dr. Chizelle Onochie is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Onochie provides medication management for adult patients with depression, anxiety, psychosis, and PTSD/trauma. Outside of work, Dr. Onochie enjoys traveling, writing poetry, and volunteering.
Dr. Chizelle Onochie is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Onochie provides medication management for adult patients with depression, anxiety, psychosis, and PTSD/trauma. Outside of work, Dr. Onochie enjoys traveling, writing poetry, and volunteering.
(346) 788-1407 View (346) 788-1407
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Hai Trinh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77070
My name is Hai Trinh. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been practicing as PMHNP-BC since 2020. I have completed a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered by the University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing, from which I graduated in 2005. Then, I completed a two-year Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University-Minnesota, and graduated on May 12, 2019.
My name is Hai Trinh. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been practicing as PMHNP-BC since 2020. I have completed a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered by the University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing, from which I graduated in 2005. Then, I completed a two-year Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University-Minnesota, and graduated on May 12, 2019.
(281) 552-8239 View (281) 552-8239
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Jordan Dickens
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
Jordan Dickens is a Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2022. Jordan has multiple experiences and trainings involving diversity and inclusion, which accelerates her passion to serving diverse, underserved populations in her Nurse Practitioner practice. Jordan approaches medication management through a holistic health perspective to promote optimal wellness for her patients. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys yoga, outdoor walks, being a foodie, and traveling.
Jordan Dickens is a Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2022. Jordan has multiple experiences and trainings involving diversity and inclusion, which accelerates her passion to serving diverse, underserved populations in her Nurse Practitioner practice. Jordan approaches medication management through a holistic health perspective to promote optimal wellness for her patients. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys yoga, outdoor walks, being a foodie, and traveling.
(832) 501-3235 View (832) 501-3235
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Step by Step Psychiatry Services, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084  (Online Only)
At Step-by-Step Psychiatry, we provide psychiatric evaluations & assessments to ensure that we are providing the best treatment plan for you. We provide medication management, and therapy as needed. We specialize in treating different mood disorders including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral disorders like Schizophrenia, ADHD, among others. We want to ensure that we are working together as team so that you better understand your diagnosis and provides your input to your treatment. I believe that working together helps build trust, understanding and allows you to be heard without judgement.
At Step-by-Step Psychiatry, we provide psychiatric evaluations & assessments to ensure that we are providing the best treatment plan for you. We provide medication management, and therapy as needed. We specialize in treating different mood disorders including Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral disorders like Schizophrenia, ADHD, among others. We want to ensure that we are working together as team so that you better understand your diagnosis and provides your input to your treatment. I believe that working together helps build trust, understanding and allows you to be heard without judgement.
(346) 273-2920 View (346) 273-2920
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Christina Shephard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
Christina Shephard is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. Christina provides a warm and collaborative approach to psychiatry by using an unbiased approach and active listening. She focuses on what motivates the client. Christina is empathetic, knowledgeable, and responsive. She's known for her attention to detail and patience. She has six years of nursing experience. Outside of work, Christina enjoys ice-skating, traveling, playing with her dog, binge watching her favorite shows, and trying new restaurants.
Christina Shephard is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2023. Christina provides a warm and collaborative approach to psychiatry by using an unbiased approach and active listening. She focuses on what motivates the client. Christina is empathetic, knowledgeable, and responsive. She's known for her attention to detail and patience. She has six years of nursing experience. Outside of work, Christina enjoys ice-skating, traveling, playing with her dog, binge watching her favorite shows, and trying new restaurants.
(832) 990-1053 View (832) 990-1053
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Maher Chehab
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Hello, my name is Maher Chehab and offer immediate face to face and tele visits. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with education and training in treating clients with mental health conditions across the lifespan.
Hello, my name is Maher Chehab and offer immediate face to face and tele visits. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with education and training in treating clients with mental health conditions across the lifespan.
(832) 345-3830 View (832) 345-3830
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Michelle Petmi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
I understand that the individual is the expert of his or her own life, and try to foster an environment where one can develop skills to manage difficulties and gain insight into unique personal challenges. I am trained in the use of both medication management and brief psychotherapy to help individuals reach their desired goals. I have experience in treating a range of Psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma related disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
I understand that the individual is the expert of his or her own life, and try to foster an environment where one can develop skills to manage difficulties and gain insight into unique personal challenges. I am trained in the use of both medication management and brief psychotherapy to help individuals reach their desired goals. I have experience in treating a range of Psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma related disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
(832) 430-7822 View (832) 430-7822
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Sylvie Djoumessi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002
I am available to assist my patients every day of the week, including evenings, until 7 PM on days. I provide scheduling options, mainly catering to individuals who work.
I am available to assist my patients every day of the week, including evenings, until 7 PM on days. I provide scheduling options, mainly catering to individuals who work.
(682) 243-8012 View (682) 243-8012
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Shannon Skolaut
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77072
Go to centerforgreenpsychiatry.com/shannonskolaut to book directly! Currently accepting new patients with immediate openings - Shannon Skolaut is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who embraces a holistic and humanistic approach to healthcare. Shannon believes that the body and mind must be treated together as one. She encompasses an approach toward wellness that must be individualized, and each person must be treated based off their individual strengths, abilities, and treatment goals. Shannon embraces an empathetic, compassionate, non-discriminatory, and culturally centered approach to medicine and care.
Go to centerforgreenpsychiatry.com/shannonskolaut to book directly! Currently accepting new patients with immediate openings - Shannon Skolaut is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who embraces a holistic and humanistic approach to healthcare. Shannon believes that the body and mind must be treated together as one. She encompasses an approach toward wellness that must be individualized, and each person must be treated based off their individual strengths, abilities, and treatment goals. Shannon embraces an empathetic, compassionate, non-discriminatory, and culturally centered approach to medicine and care.
(737) 234-7884 View (737) 234-7884
LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
We should make clear that not all the psychiatrists listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in Houston or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.

If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in Houston or for a Houston gay psychiatrist these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly psychiatrists plus gay psychiatrists in Houston, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.