The mental health professionals listed below specialize in treating the mental health concerns of members of the LGBTQIA+ community with sensitivity and understanding. LGBTQIA+ people experience various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, at a higher rate than those who aren’t part of the community.

Kyle Shiver
Chicago
Illinois
I work with adults facing a wide range of concerns. I believe strongly in helping clients tap into the self-healing locked within their own psyche, as it is the deepest and most sustainable healing available. I help individuals develop healthy coping skills, and offer depth work to aid the transformation of the self and the breaking of unwanted repeated patterns by helping them learn the langua...

My style is relaxed, supportive, and conversational. I offer insights and solutions through empathy and direct communication. I intend to assist you in finding solutions to life's adversities, challenges, and mental health concerns. Together, we will foster personal development and liberation from unsatisfying or painful patterns of living. We will get curious about the interactions of your...

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. As queer- and trans-affirming therapists, we provide support to clients at any stage of their gender and sexuality exploration or transition, including providing gender-confirmation letters. With extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, we also facilitate healing from trauma, internalized shame, social isolation, and anxiety. In therapy...

Aparna Bell
San Francisco
California
I work with individuals suffering from depression, substance abuse issues, anxiety, relationship problems, co-dependency, stress and other problems. I can help you develop coping skills and gain greater insight into core issues that may be impeding your success and happiness. I provide a safe space to explore your deepest thoughts and feelings with warmth and compassion. We all struggle at time...

You’re tired of trying to act like everything is okay. It’s not — your body hurts, you’re overwhelmed, and you feel disconnected from yourself and your life. Your relationships aren’t what they used to be, and you when you do have good times, it feels like you always pay for it. And then there are the feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. You might be having a good day and all of a sudden...

I provide a safe space for people who are dealing with the stresses of modern-day life. These may include areas such as relationship issues, acknowledging sexual preference, making a decision, finding meaning, seeking purpose, wanting to make a new start, anxiety, depression, living with chronic illness or pain, adjusting to life transitions, eating disorders, recovery from abortion, spiritual...

People have the power to overcome adversity. My passion is to help you learn how to get back on your feet, find your inner strength, while supporting and empowering you. I am a down-to-earth and accepting person, which creates a safe space to discuss things that can be difficult to talk about. My objective is to create an atmosphere for personal growth, self-discovery, and an opportunity to lea...

Nkem A. Kelly.
Houston
Texas
Human beings are communal being therefore, want to build healthy connections and social support systems. Also, there is peace and growth in solitude. It'll be my pleasure to explore the different possibilities to find alternative solutions to life’s problems with my clients. I have worked with hundreds of families/individuals dealing various stages of life change issues. I'm also experienced...

Ever find yourself wondering, is this it? There has to be more than this. Day after day, you wake up feeling disconnected and unmotivated. You find yourself going through the motions. You're worried you could be trapped in this cycle leaving you drained and unfulfilled. Your mind races and you second-guess yourself constantly. You want more for your life, your relationships, or your family, and...

Shaundrieka Townes
Wichita
Kansas
EVENING AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE!! We all have the ability to make changes. I am here to help you along the way. At Allied Counseling you will find an inviting, non-judgmental, and safe environment. I will work with you at a pace where you are most comfortable. If you have thought to yourself "I want to make a change" recently or not so recently, getting help is one of the first steps on your...

Are you having family issues? Have you been struggling to communicate with your partner? Do you feel as if you’re stuck in the same cycle and want to experience things differently, but don’t know how? Have you even sought out support by talking to your closest friends and family members but somehow the burden still feels too heavy to deal with alone? If the answer to any of these questions is...

**11/23 Currently accepting new clients.** **Stress from politics.** I offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are most important to you. Therapy is a place for you to figure out problems, vent, be vulnerable, bring your questions, and show your pain and know you will be listened to. I help people who feel stuck, conflicted, unsupported, or overwhelmed. I work with couples,...

A wise philosopher once said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small changes, even increasing self-awareness, can collect and snowball into life-changing transformations. These changes and transformations currently may be hard to imagine or fully believe, and we can still choose to bravely take that step. Whatever length your journey, I offer support along the road...

Tanya Lynn Wellman
Knoxville
Tennessee
I am currently not accepting new clients. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for my first available appointment, feel free to email me thought this site. ***Calling to make a therapy appointment and then walking into a counseling office for the first time are two of the hardest things for a person to do. It takes courage even to come this far. You have what it takes to complete th...