LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
As a cisgender gay man, I use my own experiences and affirming therapies to share valuable insights into the lives of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Individual and couples 2SLGBTQ+ Community & Relationship Psychotherapist. You experience anxiety, fear, or uncertainty while navigating your sexuality, gender, relationships, and/or identity in a heteronormative society. You deal with feelings of rejection and a lack of acceptance by your family, peers, or community. Your concerns may be affecting your ability to form or maintain relationships. Ultimately, your individuality leaves you feeling unheard, judged, mistreated, and underrepresented. If you are seeking a safe and affirming space to address your concerns, gain a positive perspective, and be heard, I'm here for you.
As a cisgender gay man, I use my own experiences and affirming therapies to share valuable insights into the lives of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Individual and couples 2SLGBTQ+ Community & Relationship Psychotherapist. You experience anxiety, fear, or uncertainty while navigating your sexuality, gender, relationships, and/or identity in a heteronormative society. You deal with feelings of rejection and a lack of acceptance by your family, peers, or community. Your concerns may be affecting your ability to form or maintain relationships. Ultimately, your individuality leaves you feeling unheard, judged, mistreated, and underrepresented. If you are seeking a safe and affirming space to address your concerns, gain a positive perspective, and be heard, I'm here for you.
Whether you're grieving a loss, managing anxiety, exploring your LGBTQ+ identity, or seeking support in your relationship, I offer a safe and affirming environment where you can be heard and supported.
I believe therapy should be as unique as those who seek it. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered focus, helping you feel grounded, empowered and understood. My areas of specialty include, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, couples therapy and relationship counseling, group therapy
Whether you're grieving a loss, managing anxiety, exploring your LGBTQ+ identity, or seeking support in your relationship, I offer a safe and affirming environment where you can be heard and supported.
I believe therapy should be as unique as those who seek it. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered focus, helping you feel grounded, empowered and understood. My areas of specialty include, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, couples therapy and relationship counseling, group therapy
Do you identify as a queer or trans Asian/Filipino/a/x?
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
Do you identify as a queer or trans Asian/Filipino/a/x?
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
Shyam Anandampillai Psychotherapist &
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc(A), MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer clients a non-judgemental, empathic and queer affirmative space where they learn to identify and tolerate their emotions, articulate appropriately their needs to significant people in their life and work on breaking away from toxic negative cycles.
My approach is integrative and based in Attachment, Trauma-informed, Self-compassion, Emotionally focused, Systemic, CBT/Mindfulness therapies. I believe that my clients are resilient individuals. With my training in verbal, somatic and arts based therapies, I have several tools at my disposal to help you resolve your challenges verbally and non-verbally.
I offer clients a non-judgemental, empathic and queer affirmative space where they learn to identify and tolerate their emotions, articulate appropriately their needs to significant people in their life and work on breaking away from toxic negative cycles.
My approach is integrative and based in Attachment, Trauma-informed, Self-compassion, Emotionally focused, Systemic, CBT/Mindfulness therapies. I believe that my clients are resilient individuals. With my training in verbal, somatic and arts based therapies, I have several tools at my disposal to help you resolve your challenges verbally and non-verbally.
Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask that doesn't match how you feel inside? Whether it's intentional or not, the cost of this may be anxiety, loneliness, or unintended harm to those around you. With care and direction, I'll make space for all of you (including those quieter parts that may want to be heard). Whether you're stressed and overwhelmed or craving more authenticity, I'll help you explore different barriers like 'people-pleasing', fear of judgment, or past traumas that get in the way. Let's find inner fulfillment and strengthen the connections in your life by tending to your authentic voice and needs.
Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask that doesn't match how you feel inside? Whether it's intentional or not, the cost of this may be anxiety, loneliness, or unintended harm to those around you. With care and direction, I'll make space for all of you (including those quieter parts that may want to be heard). Whether you're stressed and overwhelmed or craving more authenticity, I'll help you explore different barriers like 'people-pleasing', fear of judgment, or past traumas that get in the way. Let's find inner fulfillment and strengthen the connections in your life by tending to your authentic voice and needs.
As a man, whether straight, gay, or queer, we're often taught to appear capable while we feel somewhat lost underneath.
I specialize in therapy for men, with significant training in complex trauma, but work with anxiety, identity, self-esteem, and relationships, as well. I integrate CBT, Somatic Therapy, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to work with both what you think and what you feel in your body and nervous system to help you start living in line with your ideal self.
As a man, whether straight, gay, or queer, we're often taught to appear capable while we feel somewhat lost underneath.
I specialize in therapy for men, with significant training in complex trauma, but work with anxiety, identity, self-esteem, and relationships, as well. I integrate CBT, Somatic Therapy, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to work with both what you think and what you feel in your body and nervous system to help you start living in line with your ideal self.
And, especially if you're queer, trans, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill or otherwise outside the box, it can be hard to know where to go to get the support and care you need.
My practice is client centred, anti-oppressive, queer & neurodiversity affirming and culturally responsive. I draw from approaches like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Gottman Couples Therapy to help you respond effectively to difficult thoughts, feelings, situations and interpersonal dynamics.
And, especially if you're queer, trans, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill or otherwise outside the box, it can be hard to know where to go to get the support and care you need.
My practice is client centred, anti-oppressive, queer & neurodiversity affirming and culturally responsive. I draw from approaches like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Gottman Couples Therapy to help you respond effectively to difficult thoughts, feelings, situations and interpersonal dynamics.
I am humbled to work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+ related challenges, shame, depression, anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, relationship challenges, and sexual health challenges, including compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual trauma, and erectile/ejaculation difficulties.
I centre my work around the therapeutic relationship created in session, and believe that through connection and trust, we can show up to counselling feeling safe and comfortable. I ground my work in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; however, I am influenced by Attachment Science and many different modalities, including EMDR, PE, ExRP, DBT, ACT, and EFT.
I am humbled to work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+ related challenges, shame, depression, anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, relationship challenges, and sexual health challenges, including compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual trauma, and erectile/ejaculation difficulties.
I centre my work around the therapeutic relationship created in session, and believe that through connection and trust, we can show up to counselling feeling safe and comfortable. I ground my work in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; however, I am influenced by Attachment Science and many different modalities, including EMDR, PE, ExRP, DBT, ACT, and EFT.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t lead to real change, you’re not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You may understand what’s happening, but not why it keeps happening—or how to shift it. I offer a direct, relational approach that goes beyond surface coping. Together, we identify what’s underneath these patterns, challenge what keeps them in place, and translate insight into meaningful, practical action. This is active, focused work aimed at helping you move forward—not just talk things through.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t lead to real change, you’re not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You may understand what’s happening, but not why it keeps happening—or how to shift it. I offer a direct, relational approach that goes beyond surface coping. Together, we identify what’s underneath these patterns, challenge what keeps them in place, and translate insight into meaningful, practical action. This is active, focused work aimed at helping you move forward—not just talk things through.
Welcome! I'm Justin. I am ready to support you through many issues such as ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Sex and Sexuality, and relationships among others. I am EMDR, Gottman Method, and EFT trained. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. I support those who are hoping for a space where they can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. I see therapy as a space we co-create to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.
Welcome! I'm Justin. I am ready to support you through many issues such as ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Sex and Sexuality, and relationships among others. I am EMDR, Gottman Method, and EFT trained. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. I support those who are hoping for a space where they can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. I see therapy as a space we co-create to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.
We all possess an inner wisdom and strength to heal, grow, and build self-compassion. I'm here to share a little company with you, offering a space of trust, curiosity, and acceptance. With an attachment and emotionally focused lens, I work with teens, adults, and professionals such as educators.
We all possess an inner wisdom and strength to heal, grow, and build self-compassion. I'm here to share a little company with you, offering a space of trust, curiosity, and acceptance. With an attachment and emotionally focused lens, I work with teens, adults, and professionals such as educators.
As a queer and trans therapist, I believe in the power of being joined by those we recognize as our people.
For many of us, building self-awareness and insight isn't the full destination. I work with people who long to come fully home to themselves, to feel safe connection to their emotional experience of their lives. I believe we have reasons for leaving the body and growing distant from parts of ourselves as we cope with cultural pressures, undiagnosed neurodiversity, or trauma. I am honoured to support others in reclaiming themselves following experiences of injustice, childhood adversity, or relational struggle. I support non-monogamous partners with increasing connection, and creative life building. This space is for homecoming.
As a queer and trans therapist, I believe in the power of being joined by those we recognize as our people.
For many of us, building self-awareness and insight isn't the full destination. I work with people who long to come fully home to themselves, to feel safe connection to their emotional experience of their lives. I believe we have reasons for leaving the body and growing distant from parts of ourselves as we cope with cultural pressures, undiagnosed neurodiversity, or trauma. I am honoured to support others in reclaiming themselves following experiences of injustice, childhood adversity, or relational struggle. I support non-monogamous partners with increasing connection, and creative life building. This space is for homecoming.
Are you someone that identifies as LGBTQ+, seeking an outlet to express one’s worries?
As a Narrative therapist, empower individuals to find new ways of coping. I'm adamant on creating an environment that fosters security so folks can share their truths unapologetically. Using Emotion Focused Therapy, I help couples work better understand communication patterns, so they can learn new tools that allow them to discuss their needs safely.
Are you someone that identifies as LGBTQ+, seeking an outlet to express one’s worries?
As a Narrative therapist, empower individuals to find new ways of coping. I'm adamant on creating an environment that fosters security so folks can share their truths unapologetically. Using Emotion Focused Therapy, I help couples work better understand communication patterns, so they can learn new tools that allow them to discuss their needs safely.
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.
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain?
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.
Living with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dis-regulation, PTSD or substance use? Are you tired of feeling as if you have made progress only to find yourself relying on old, unhealthy coping mechanisms to obtain relief from emotional pain?
LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed.
I take an integrative approach to meeting you where are. I use EMDR; Clinical Hypnosis; mindfulness-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT); Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work); Narrative Therapy; Compassion Focused Therapy and more.
LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed.
I take an integrative approach to meeting you where are. I use EMDR; Clinical Hypnosis; mindfulness-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT); Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work); Narrative Therapy; Compassion Focused Therapy and more.
You’ve probably spent a long time trying to “figure yourself out” already. Maybe your mind won’t shut off. You replay conversations, overthink decisions, avoid difficult situations, or keep falling into the same emotional patterns even when you know better. Many of the people I work with feel exhausted from anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm. Some are highly analytical and self-aware; others know something is not working anymore. The challenge is usually not awareness — it’s turning insight into meaningful change.
You’ve probably spent a long time trying to “figure yourself out” already. Maybe your mind won’t shut off. You replay conversations, overthink decisions, avoid difficult situations, or keep falling into the same emotional patterns even when you know better. Many of the people I work with feel exhausted from anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm. Some are highly analytical and self-aware; others know something is not working anymore. The challenge is usually not awareness — it’s turning insight into meaningful change.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
Do you wonder if you’re the only one around who experiences the world with the intensity you do? Depending on how stressed you are, it may feel like you’re on alert or like you’re living in a soundproof glass box, cut off from others. You may have a hard time focusing on conversations with co-workers and family. You might have been told you’re "oversensitive" or have "no filter.". You may be feeling frustrated with yourself for not being able to get things together and just move forward, but the pandemic has made everything harder, and it feels like there are always too many moving parts. You want for a space to talk this through.
Do you wonder if you’re the only one around who experiences the world with the intensity you do? Depending on how stressed you are, it may feel like you’re on alert or like you’re living in a soundproof glass box, cut off from others. You may have a hard time focusing on conversations with co-workers and family. You might have been told you’re "oversensitive" or have "no filter.". You may be feeling frustrated with yourself for not being able to get things together and just move forward, but the pandemic has made everything harder, and it feels like there are always too many moving parts. You want for a space to talk this through.
Dr. Utendale works with populations experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, adjustment concerns, trauma-related symptoms, sleep disruption, pain-related distress, health anxiety, and work-related impairment. Clients often come seeking diagnostic clarity, treatment direction, rehabilitation support, or help understanding how mental health concerns affect daily functioning, relationships, and return-to-work planning. His team helps by completing focused assessments, integrating file and interview information, and providing clear, practical recommendations for next steps.
Dr. Utendale works with populations experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, adjustment concerns, trauma-related symptoms, sleep disruption, pain-related distress, health anxiety, and work-related impairment. Clients often come seeking diagnostic clarity, treatment direction, rehabilitation support, or help understanding how mental health concerns affect daily functioning, relationships, and return-to-work planning. His team helps by completing focused assessments, integrating file and interview information, and providing clear, practical recommendations for next steps.
I see individuals, families, professionals, and employers who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Some are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, relationship issues, grief, relapse, stress, or major life transitions, while others are simply looking for personal support, guidance, and healing. We meet people with compassion, honesty, and without judgment. Through counseling, coaching, intervention support, and family guidance, we help people reconnect with themselves, build healthier lives and relationships, and find hope, clarity, and lasting change.
I see individuals, families, professionals, and employers who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Some are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, relationship issues, grief, relapse, stress, or major life transitions, while others are simply looking for personal support, guidance, and healing. We meet people with compassion, honesty, and without judgment. Through counseling, coaching, intervention support, and family guidance, we help people reconnect with themselves, build healthier lives and relationships, and find hope, clarity, and lasting change.
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