Therapists Who Specialize in Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community

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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.

Rachel M Schripsema

Chicago

Illinois

My pastoral counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client and makes space for Spirit to enter the counseling relationship and guide the work. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making...

Psychology Iowa

Des Moines

Iowa

I have been honored to work with Veterans and non-Veterans helping with a variety of mental health concerns. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from many modalities to best meet your needs. I would like to work with you to learn about your goals and discuss how I can help you achieve them. There are times when we may not have a specific idea of where to start or what our goals ar...

Frances Pena

Brooklyn

New York

Sometimes self-doubt, anxiety, depression and stress cloud our judgement and our path to a balanced, happy, functional, life. I work with individuals, couples and families to create the path that is perfect for you. We will work on improving communication and coping skills. I will guide you through your journey and help you see and overcome the obstacles that impede the person/family you want t...
When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our resistance to seeking help, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes for relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects sleep, eating behaviors, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, at work, at school, and in our relationships. We're often left with fear, anxiety, anger,...

June Keniston

Portland

Maine

I have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years and am comfortable working with a wide range of issues. My approach with individuals is holistic, person centered, humanistic and strengths-based, seeing my role as a helpful guide as I work with individuals to navigate the sometimes rocky storms and transitions of life. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck a...
My passion for advocacy and a client-centered approach were cultivated in my early years as an educator, but my intellectual curiosity regarding the process of personal change and the value of interpersonal relationships motivated me to returned to NKU for a Master’s degree in Social Work. Since graduating with an MSW, I have enjoyed working with a wide variety of clients in diverse settings...
Welcome, I'm glad you are here! Counseling is NOT for the broken, it's for the living. No one is perfect, or has a perfect life. Life is complicated and messy making it easy to loose sight of ourselves and our goals. Anger, worry, and sadness are common feelings that can affect relationships, work, school, and our families. Maybe you've struggled for a long time in these areas, or are just...
I love helping teenagers and young adults who are struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. When needed, I help them find healing from trauma that shaped who they see in the mirror. I strive to help people to learn to like themselves without having to rely excessively on others' validation, as well as creating healthy boundaries in relationships to avoid...
Adult ADHD Specialist for Men & Women. Adults with ADHD endure challenges due to lack of public & professional awareness, education, acceptance, diagnostic/treatment knowledge and social stigma. Once thought to mainly occur in boys, it is now widely recognized that a large number of girls and women suffer from ADHD. If you suspect you might have ADHD, let talk about it. I offer adult ADHD...
I'm a straight-forward, get it done therapist. My goal with any client or family is to help them quickly identify what the core issues are and to create solutions that help them function better on a daily basis. Whether it is a child struggling with behavioral issues or an adult battling depression or anxiety, I'm focused on outcomes, not blame. In addition to being a Licensed Professional...

Cyvonne Rush Gaines

Raleigh

North Carolina

I'M ONLINE! You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep everything together despite your addiction. But the truth is, everything is falling apart. Your friends and family hardly speak to you. Your partner/kids despise you and you barely can manage to keep a job, if you haven’t already lost it. You feel lonely inside but the addiction, the very thing that harms you, is the only thing...
Jannalee Evans is a licensed associate counselor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling. She has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sand Tray Therapy, EMDR, and Psychodrama. Jannalee believes that each person deserves compassion and empathy, especially in challenging times. She provides a safe environment in which to explor...
There are many reasons why you may be seeking help at this particular time in your life - struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), low self-esteem, a painful loss, grief, difficulties in relationships, or other challenging life transitions. Whether you have sought help before or are reaching out for the first time, I will collaborate with you to create a space of compassion, trust and...
Are you wanting to save your relationship? Do you often argue about the same issues? Do you desire the closeness you once had, but don't know how to reconnect? Being in a relationship is difficult work, and we all experience times when our relationship ideal is not our reality. The good news is that you can get back those warm feelings that drew you together in the beginning. I can help you mak...
Gina is a licensed professional counselor with over seven years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Gina has worked with a wide span of ages and topics, with most of her experience being with adolescents and adults. She has experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to...