LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including concerns related to sexuality, gender, identity, open or non-monogamous relationships, anxiety, depression, perinatal concerns, and life transitions. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, feel more grounded in who they are, and create lives that feel authentic and aligned with their values.
I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including concerns related to sexuality, gender, identity, open or non-monogamous relationships, anxiety, depression, perinatal concerns, and life transitions. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, feel more grounded in who they are, and create lives that feel authentic and aligned with their values.
I support BIPOC, Asian, and queer folx navigating relational stress, identity and sexuality exploration, adult ADHD, breakups, grief, burnout, chronic pain, and emotion regulation through culturally sensitive, attachment-based care.
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful patterns with the people you care about? Maybe you seem to be managing on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, heavy, irritable, withdrawn, exhausted, or not quite like yourself. I support clients with relationship and family stress, dating and breakup concerns, anxiety, low mood, burnout, people-pleasing, grief, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, trauma, life transitions, identity or sexuality exploration, cultural and family expectations, and recovery after a car accident. I also offer direct billing for eligible ICBC counselling clients.
I support BIPOC, Asian, and queer folx navigating relational stress, identity and sexuality exploration, adult ADHD, breakups, grief, burnout, chronic pain, and emotion regulation through culturally sensitive, attachment-based care.
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful patterns with the people you care about? Maybe you seem to be managing on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, heavy, irritable, withdrawn, exhausted, or not quite like yourself. I support clients with relationship and family stress, dating and breakup concerns, anxiety, low mood, burnout, people-pleasing, grief, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, trauma, life transitions, identity or sexuality exploration, cultural and family expectations, and recovery after a car accident. I also offer direct billing for eligible ICBC counselling clients.
I am dedicated to approaching counselling with cultural humility and a queer-affirming lens.
If you are seeking therapeutic treatment that goes beyond symptom management and explores the root causes of emotions and symptoms, you have come to the right place.
I believe that every individual has innate resources to overcome traumas that we all inevitably encounter throughout our lives and that it is a birthright to experience such freedom. I strive to create an emotionally safe and attuned environment where you can experience the personal transformation you’ve been yearning for.
I am dedicated to approaching counselling with cultural humility and a queer-affirming lens.
If you are seeking therapeutic treatment that goes beyond symptom management and explores the root causes of emotions and symptoms, you have come to the right place.
I believe that every individual has innate resources to overcome traumas that we all inevitably encounter throughout our lives and that it is a birthright to experience such freedom. I strive to create an emotionally safe and attuned environment where you can experience the personal transformation you’ve been yearning for.
I work with couples seeking relationship counselling, including LGBT, queer, non-monogamous, and poly relationships.
My work integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples with attachment theory and trauma-informed approaches including somatic experiencing and internal family systems. I support partners in understanding attachment patterns, processing emotional experiences, and reconnecting in ways that feel grounded and secure.
I work with couples seeking relationship counselling, including LGBT, queer, non-monogamous, and poly relationships.
My work integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples with attachment theory and trauma-informed approaches including somatic experiencing and internal family systems. I support partners in understanding attachment patterns, processing emotional experiences, and reconnecting in ways that feel grounded and secure.
I work with individuals who feel stuck despite insight - often after therapy that has helped, but not fully resolved what lies beneath. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet continue to find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with a persistent sense of disconnection, or feeling that something essential is missing. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the deeper emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns shaping your experience.
I work with individuals who feel stuck despite insight - often after therapy that has helped, but not fully resolved what lies beneath. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet continue to find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with a persistent sense of disconnection, or feeling that something essential is missing. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the deeper emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns shaping your experience.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ATR, LPC
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
That said, some particular areas where I have a lot to offer are: the 2SLGBTQ+ community, trans folks or those questioning their gender identity, neurodivergent people (especially my fellow ADHDers), young adults, anxiety, parents of queer and trans kids, and folks struggling with perfectionism, self-judgement and chronic shame.
I'm a Registered Social Worker and Trained Mindful Self-Compassion teacher with a career background in community development and healthcare, and an academic background in gender studies. My approach weaves mindfulness, embodiment, and authentic relationship. I offer 1:1 therapy, group work, and Hormone/Surgical Readiness Assessments & care planning.
That said, some particular areas where I have a lot to offer are: the 2SLGBTQ+ community, trans folks or those questioning their gender identity, neurodivergent people (especially my fellow ADHDers), young adults, anxiety, parents of queer and trans kids, and folks struggling with perfectionism, self-judgement and chronic shame.
I'm a Registered Social Worker and Trained Mindful Self-Compassion teacher with a career background in community development and healthcare, and an academic background in gender studies. My approach weaves mindfulness, embodiment, and authentic relationship. I offer 1:1 therapy, group work, and Hormone/Surgical Readiness Assessments & care planning.
I love working with individuals who feel they don’t quite fit into traditional or “normative” spaces. Therapy with me is a place where you can show up exactly as you are—no filtering, no judgment. Whether you’re navigating thoughts, feelings, or experiences that feel confusing, overwhelming, or even shameful, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and genuine acceptance.
I love working with individuals who feel they don’t quite fit into traditional or “normative” spaces. Therapy with me is a place where you can show up exactly as you are—no filtering, no judgment. Whether you’re navigating thoughts, feelings, or experiences that feel confusing, overwhelming, or even shameful, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and genuine acceptance.
I am a queer and neurodivergent ON and BC Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings.
Clients I've worked with over time describe me as authentic, compassionate, and non-judgemental. When working together some themes explored could be identity, trauma healing, self-compassion, mood challenges, life transitions, boundary navigation, relationships, coping strategies, and more.
I am a queer and neurodivergent ON and BC Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings.
Clients I've worked with over time describe me as authentic, compassionate, and non-judgemental. When working together some themes explored could be identity, trauma healing, self-compassion, mood challenges, life transitions, boundary navigation, relationships, coping strategies, and more.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a relational, social justice oriented, and somatic lens. My areas of specialization include trauma, particularly sexual assault; intimate partner violence; and childhood abuse. I frequently (though not exclusively!) work with folks who identify as LGBTQ2S. I received my MSW from UBC in 2016.
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a relational, social justice oriented, and somatic lens. My areas of specialization include trauma, particularly sexual assault; intimate partner violence; and childhood abuse. I frequently (though not exclusively!) work with folks who identify as LGBTQ2S. I received my MSW from UBC in 2016.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I see clients individually or in dyads, and I also offer professional consultation to other counsellors - I work well with folks trying to unmask, LGBTQ+ people, disabled folks, BPD-ers, sex workers, and those in non-normative relationships.
I focus on working with intense emotions, insecure attachment, acute and developmental trauma, nervous system healing, and neurodiversity. Part of therapy with me is practicing being in safe, secure relationship where your feedback and needs are valued & integrated into our work. I primarily work through a body-based somatic lens, with additional training in the worlds of sex therapy, relationships, and altered state integration. I have seen how connecting with and resourcing the body to process stuck emotions in a loving container leads to healing and relief.
I see clients individually or in dyads, and I also offer professional consultation to other counsellors - I work well with folks trying to unmask, LGBTQ+ people, disabled folks, BPD-ers, sex workers, and those in non-normative relationships.
I focus on working with intense emotions, insecure attachment, acute and developmental trauma, nervous system healing, and neurodiversity. Part of therapy with me is practicing being in safe, secure relationship where your feedback and needs are valued & integrated into our work. I primarily work through a body-based somatic lens, with additional training in the worlds of sex therapy, relationships, and altered state integration. I have seen how connecting with and resourcing the body to process stuck emotions in a loving container leads to healing and relief.
I have advanced training in somatic therapy and specialize in trauma healing, queer and trans mental health, and eating disorder recovery.
As an intersectional and trauma-informed practitioner, I hold awareness and curiosity around the ways in which we are each uniquely shaped by lineage, upbringing, community, culture, institutions, and social norms. This shaping is often reflected in our resiliencies as well as our struggles. I believe that there is deep wisdom in the strategies we develop to keep ourselves safe, even those that may no longer be serving us.
I have advanced training in somatic therapy and specialize in trauma healing, queer and trans mental health, and eating disorder recovery.
As an intersectional and trauma-informed practitioner, I hold awareness and curiosity around the ways in which we are each uniquely shaped by lineage, upbringing, community, culture, institutions, and social norms. This shaping is often reflected in our resiliencies as well as our struggles. I believe that there is deep wisdom in the strategies we develop to keep ourselves safe, even those that may no longer be serving us.
Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or the life you hoped to be living. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or the effects of past attachment wounds, and feeling unsure where to begin. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and more fulfilling relationships.
Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or the life you hoped to be living. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or the effects of past attachment wounds, and feeling unsure where to begin. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and more fulfilling relationships.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
I support couples to communicate more clearly, heal attachment wounds, and cultivate deeper, more secure and loving relationships. I work with individuals concerns including self empowerment, self image, addictions, grief, and mental wellness challenges, I welcome men, women, and LGBTQ2+ clients into a compassionate, collaborative, trauma informed and respectful counselling space.
I support couples to communicate more clearly, heal attachment wounds, and cultivate deeper, more secure and loving relationships. I work with individuals concerns including self empowerment, self image, addictions, grief, and mental wellness challenges, I welcome men, women, and LGBTQ2+ clients into a compassionate, collaborative, trauma informed and respectful counselling space.
As an Indigenous therapist who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded space for healing.
Grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, my approach recognizes that healing is not a "one size fits all" solution. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and you feel supported and empowered in your healing journey.
As an Indigenous therapist who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded space for healing.
Grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, my approach recognizes that healing is not a "one size fits all" solution. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and you feel supported and empowered in your healing journey.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, mixed Indigenous Social Worker and Therapist.
I draw from traditional Indigenous knowledge and clinical training to offer holistic, culturally grounded support. I'm trained in IFS, EMDR, art therapy, attachment therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Circle of Security Parenting. I create treatment plans to address root causes while offering tools to support daily life as you process and heal.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, mixed Indigenous Social Worker and Therapist.
I draw from traditional Indigenous knowledge and clinical training to offer holistic, culturally grounded support. I'm trained in IFS, EMDR, art therapy, attachment therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Circle of Security Parenting. I create treatment plans to address root causes while offering tools to support daily life as you process and heal.
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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.