LGBTQ+ Therapists in Edmonton, AB
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Dr. Katherine Roxie McLachlan
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in couples therapy dedicated to helping
LGBTQ
+ couples, blended families, couples with anxiety, partners struggling with substance abuse, and premarital counseling.
Do you want to feel more connected to your partner? Do small arguments turn into big blowouts? Do you need to rebuild trust so you can move forward? Passionate, fulfilling, and once-thriving relationships get "stuck" sometimes and partners shut down, become defensive, or passive-aggressive. Many of us lacked examples of healthy relationships in our childhood and this is reflected in our current relationships. But relationships can become “unstuck” when partners gain a deeper understanding of one another and learn healthy communication to reduce conflict.
Kristy Harcourt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a fat,
queer
woman with deep roots in the local community.
I'm a good fit for people who are seeking affirmation and encouragement. Therapy can be a space to work on building the life you want, taking new steps: coming out, being authentic, shedding harmful ideas, changing relationships with family members, improving your relationships, building your community. Many of my clients have connections to
LGBTQ
and two-spirit communities and issues. You have the wisdom of your own experience. As a therapist I am a safe partner in gaining confidence, stating your needs and working towards your goals. I work with individuals and couples, adults and teens (and their parents).
Coltan Thompson
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified
Verified
), and
LGBTQ
+ issues (in addition to the issues listed below).
Are you ready to move beyond coping and toward change and healing? I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies/skills, while simultaneously working through the causes of issues so that symptoms reduce in the long term. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving awareness and regulation of emotions, getting in tune with your values, identifying parts of yourself that are in conflict, or making peace with past experiences... Everyone's needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach.
McKenzie Lukacs
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
therapist, I understand the challenges of finding inclusive support and the transformative effects of collaborative therapy. I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a therapeutic partnership that learns and grows together. This means that I will bring my whole self into our work together and join you in your exploration and identify the things that matter to you. Healing and growth happen in the presence of safety and being truly seen and understood. I offer an anti-oppressive,
queer
, intersectional, and social justice approach to counselling.
Cody Farrell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
Verified
Verified
Specializing in addiction/substance use,
LGBTQ
+ identities, anxiety, depression and trauma, I would be happy to work with you.
I strive to work with individuals who are looking to better understand their personal and social identity. Emphasis in the counselling field is often given to learning new thought patterns and coping skills. While I do this in my practice and find it effective, I also discuss the concept of 'unlearning' and its importance for growth, allowing us to create a new foundation which is centred on self-awareness. When we unlearn these 'autopilot' ways of responding to situations, we can create a reality where we are actively in the driver’s seat to create the lifestyle and connections that we find authentic, meaningful and long-lasting.
Erica Lane
Psychologist, RPsych, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As an
LGBTQ
+ affirming therapist, I am committed to providing competent, non-judgmental, and affirmative services.
Do you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or feelings of never being good enough? Maybe you have the same worries over and over again, and feel trapped in your own mind. If you're looking for help for these feelings, I may be the therapist for you. I take a gentle and down to earth approach to therapy, and enjoy working with clients who want to understand themselves better and change stuck patterns. Together, we can help you take control of anxious thoughts and reduce self-criticism so that you can live the life you want.
Brandy Paulson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have additional training in helping clients working through addictions and a strong interest in working with couples and BIPOC populations, as well as folks in the 2S+
LGBTQ
communities.
My goal is to provide a collaborative, open and supportive space for you to explore your experiences. I am trauma informed, gender and sexuality affirming and kink and poly friendly. I strive to create space for a variety of cultural backgrounds and I can offer a sliding scale to ensure counselling isn't financially prohibitive. I work from an existential, client-centered, and feminist perspective and believe strongly that everyone is capable of healing. I am in my final practicum of the MA Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University.
Megan Malo
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have experience with
LGBTQ
+ and gender-diverse communities.
Hello, Do you ever feel like you are doing life on hard mode? That you are stuck dealing with the same problems over and over or that things are just hard? My name is Megan and I am a registered provisional psychologist. As a therapist, I am dedicated to using science-based strategies to help you discover what life would be like if it was just a bit easier. People are all unique and their therapy should be the same.
Olivia Reverie
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a passionately
queer
human who centres on fostering a safe(r) space and practice for all 2SLGBTQ+, BDSM/kinky, BIPOC, abilities, bodies, sex work, and intersecting identities for humans and their experiences. Areas of interest include: relational diversity (poly, open, ENM/CNM), sexuality, BDSM/kink, 2SLGBTQ+ concerns, neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism), assertive communication and boundary setting, life transitions, divorce/separation, addictions, and support for incarceration reintegration/criminal justice involvement.
Meghan McDonald
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take a trauma informed and affirming approach to our work together, and my specialties include grief/loss, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and couple/partner(s) relationships and
LGBTQ
+ concerns.
Welcome! Whatever road brought you to my profile, I'm glad you are here. Are you struggling with substance use or addictive behaviours? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you needing a safe, supportive, and calm place to talk about the challenges you are facing? I will support and help guide you to make lasting, positive and sustainable changes in your life. I take a kind and compassionate approach that gives you the space to feel truly seen and understood. Together, we can help you cultivate and advance your own strengths and capabilities, to move from existing to thriving.
Whitney Bryant
Psychologist, BHSc, MEd, RPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a
queer
therapist I bring lived experience, compassion & understanding to our work together.
Whatever road brought you to this page, welcome. I'm glad you are here. Do you feel lost or disconnected from yourself? Would you like to take steps to live a more authentic life? Do you want others to get to know the real you? Maybe you are wanting out of the closet, out of the shadows, or to have a space to explore your identity, sexuality or relationships. You might also be looking for a gender affirming therapist to support your journey as you begin or continue your transition. I take a holistic and anti-oppressive approach to mental health, and believe we all have the potential to grow, rewire our brains and heal.
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Verified
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I also have wide-ranging experience working with people who want to focus on personal growth and self-improvement, and I have a particular interest in
LGBTQ
-specific issues such as navigating the coming-out process and dealing with discrimination.
The emphasis of my practice is on working with adults, both individually and in groups, and I strive to engage with each person in a collaborative and holistic process of growth and change. I use a variety of theories and interventions, always working to find the best fit between the unique individual, the issues they face, and one or more proven, research-based approaches. My therapeutic style includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Solution-Focused, Reality, mindfulness-based, and Hypnotherapies. I have worked with clients dealing with such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, addictions, and grief and loss.
Ignite Counselling & Wellness Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I maintain a body positive, sex positive, poly,
queer
and
trans
friendly, safe(r) space within my practice.
At Ignite Counselling & Wellness Services we specialize in feminist, social justice focused, anti-oppressive counselling. Our team members have experience working collaboratively with clients on wide array of concerns. Please check out our website at www.ignitewellness.ca for our full bios or email hello@ignitewellness.ca for our availability.
Dynamic Change Counselling & Consulting Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years. Tony has developed expertise in working with individuals around issues of housing, life redevelopment and overcoming barriers in the justice system. He has worked with youth and adults living with substance use issues, mental health diagnoses, PTSD and other emotional issues. Tony is a
gay
, black, cis-gendered man who provides services to individuals seeking to explore how issue related to their identities impact their mental and emotional health and also to all those seeking to address their histories of trauma.
Jena Iuliano
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have a special interest working with the
LGBTQ
* community and strive to create a safe space for them.
I believe each person is the expert in their own life but sometimes along our journey the lens through which we see the world and ourselves becomes a bit muddied and this impacts the way we behave and react to new experiences. My role in your journey is to help you see clearly again through that lens so you can get back to living more true to your authentic self. I work primarily from an attachment lens and have a gentle, yet direct approach to therapy. I work best with clients who aren't afraid to bring a little humor into sessions when appropriate and safe to do so.
Chris Graham
Psychologist
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have particular experience working with identity, stress, trauma, people of diverse abilities, sex and sexuality,
trans
and gender diverse care, and intersections between these identities and experiences.
I believe that our ability to create meaningful connections with ourselves and those around us is central to our wellbeing. I look forward to connecting with you to support you in further embedding wellbeing in your life. I aim to provide a safer environment where you can explore yourself and your struggles and am here to support you in creating the life that you want. As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to ongoing training, using the latest research, and creating the meaningful therapeutic relationship necessary to support you in navigating your way toward the life you deserve.
Debbie Jabbour
Psychologist, MC
Verified
Verified
I’ve been privileged to live and work in Alberta’s far north, where I’ve become familiar with a wide diversity of cultures and personalities. I understand the unique challenges – such as isolation, transportation, lack of access to support services - that Northerners face. My clients include those facing issues related to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, 60s scoop, addictions, family violence and systemic racism. I have experience working with trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, separation/divorce, and the
LGBTQ
community.
YEG Family Counselling
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Trans
? Autistic? Fat?
Queer
? Come on in and join the party. If you've found us, it's probably because you (or your relationship or your family) are a little different. Maybe you have a specific set of unique personalities in your family. Maybe you want a practice that is overtly
queer
-friendly. Maybe you've got a new diagnosis of ADHD or autism on your hands. Maybe you have a bunch of labels but what you really want to talk about is being lonely. Your problems don't fit in a neat little category, and you don't have a nice little summary of who you are, where you came from, and what is ailing you.
Parker Pothier
Pre-Licensed Professional, BCYC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I often use my lived experience as a
queer
, non-binary, and neurodivergent practitioner to connect with and understand clients.
I have experience working with children (ages 10+), teens, and adults facing challenges related to grief & loss, gender & sexual identity, chronic illnesses, disordered eating (including ARFID), school, phobias, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and trauma. I have a special interest in working with those who have experienced (or who will experience) the death of someone they love, and I also particularly enjoy working with
queer
,
trans
+, and gender-creative young people.
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Colin Auschrat
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have worked with a variety of presenting issues including: trauma, FASD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, work-related stress/issues, divorce, reconciliation, extra marital affairs, addictions, sexual dysfunction, anger management,
LGBTQ
issues, suicidal ideation, abuse in relationships, relationship issues, conflict management, grief and loss, and crisis situations.
Available evenings and weekends. I take a person centred approach, believing that every client is different and therefore match my approach to where they are on their journey towards health and wellness. I believe in working from the client's point of reference and building strengths and capacities. As a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists I have worked with a variety of different clients: individuals, couples, and families, I particularly enjoy working with the dynamics of a couple, I also enjoy working with men's mental health issues and depression.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.