LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ste Anne, MB
Naomi Evans
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
1 Endorsed
Ste Anne, MB R5H
Waitlist for new clients
At Highest Wing Counseling Services, I approach every client with compassion, safety, and deep respect for their unique journey. I believe that emotional and behavioral patterns are deeply connected to brain development, and I work with each individual to understand how past experiences may have shaped your emotional responses and coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward rebuilding a sense of balance, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. I have been a practicing social worker since 2014 and have been working with children, youth and families since 2011. I provide support to adults, children, teens, families and couples.
At Highest Wing Counseling Services, I approach every client with compassion, safety, and deep respect for their unique journey. I believe that emotional and behavioral patterns are deeply connected to brain development, and I work with each individual to understand how past experiences may have shaped your emotional responses and coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward rebuilding a sense of balance, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. I have been a practicing social worker since 2014 and have been working with children, youth and families since 2011. I provide support to adults, children, teens, families and couples.
Are you or your relationship struggling with infertility, loss, pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum, PPD or parenting? This stage of life can feel like a cruel joke nobody warned you about. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “this isn’t what I signed up for” while hiding out for a few minutes of peace, I get it. As a therapist and a mom who’s struggled to get here, I know how isolating it can be.
I offer a space to drop the mask, say the things you feel guilty for thinking, and find support through the messy, human reality of it all. Let’s face the stuff nobody warned you about together. No filters. No judgment. Just support.
Are you or your relationship struggling with infertility, loss, pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum, PPD or parenting? This stage of life can feel like a cruel joke nobody warned you about. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “this isn’t what I signed up for” while hiding out for a few minutes of peace, I get it. As a therapist and a mom who’s struggled to get here, I know how isolating it can be.
I offer a space to drop the mask, say the things you feel guilty for thinking, and find support through the messy, human reality of it all. Let’s face the stuff nobody warned you about together. No filters. No judgment. Just support.
Healing is not one‑size‑fits‑all—and neither is my approach. With a foundation in counselling, over 25 years of experience in education as an Art Specialist, and a deep appreciation for the healing power of human–animal connection, I offer a collaborative and non‑judgmental space for growth. Here, you can explore your story, draw on your strengths, and move toward a more authentic and empowered life. My goal is to support people in making meaningful, positive changes that align with who they truly are.
Healing is not one‑size‑fits‑all—and neither is my approach. With a foundation in counselling, over 25 years of experience in education as an Art Specialist, and a deep appreciation for the healing power of human–animal connection, I offer a collaborative and non‑judgmental space for growth. Here, you can explore your story, draw on your strengths, and move toward a more authentic and empowered life. My goal is to support people in making meaningful, positive changes that align with who they truly are.
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Since coming out in 2014, I've had the privilege of spending the past decade advocating for and working alongside queer and trans communities, especially those seeking access to gender-affirming care in Manitoba.
I believe it is important to meet people where they're at and to recognize and build on their strengths, expertise, and skills in any therapy work we do together. I have a special interest in working with racialized 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, as someone who identifies within the community.
Since coming out in 2014, I've had the privilege of spending the past decade advocating for and working alongside queer and trans communities, especially those seeking access to gender-affirming care in Manitoba.
I believe it is important to meet people where they're at and to recognize and build on their strengths, expertise, and skills in any therapy work we do together. I have a special interest in working with racialized 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, as someone who identifies within the community.
I’m Mischal (they/them), a queer, non-binary graduate practicum student with Outside the Box Counselling.
My approach is warm, gentle, curious, and at times playful. I use an integrative style tailored to each person, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational Therapy, Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Psychodrama, and Gestalt.
I’m Mischal (they/them), a queer, non-binary graduate practicum student with Outside the Box Counselling.
My approach is warm, gentle, curious, and at times playful. I use an integrative style tailored to each person, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational Therapy, Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Psychodrama, and Gestalt.
Are you in the process of understanding who you are? Or are you trying to understand what happened to you? I believe that healing is nonlinear and that everyone is entitled to process and cope with their lives uniquely; there is no one right way. I work with clients to empower, understand and nourish their rare and original intricacies. I act as a collaborator and supporter for clients to find tools that are attainable and accessible for them. I work to create a safe landing to be witnessed, seen, and imperfect. Every part of you is welcome here.
Are you in the process of understanding who you are? Or are you trying to understand what happened to you? I believe that healing is nonlinear and that everyone is entitled to process and cope with their lives uniquely; there is no one right way. I work with clients to empower, understand and nourish their rare and original intricacies. I act as a collaborator and supporter for clients to find tools that are attainable and accessible for them. I work to create a safe landing to be witnessed, seen, and imperfect. Every part of you is welcome here.
Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood trauma, substance use, or grief. Some are moving through significant life transitions: separation, loss, career changes, or parenting, while trying to stay connected to their sense of self. Others are exploring their identities, who they are, and the meaning of life. They may be reclaiming pieces of themselves that were hidden, denied, or dismissed. These clients often arrive at therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone. Many are struggling with anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts. Others feel emotionally shut down & disconnected.
Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood trauma, substance use, or grief. Some are moving through significant life transitions: separation, loss, career changes, or parenting, while trying to stay connected to their sense of self. Others are exploring their identities, who they are, and the meaning of life. They may be reclaiming pieces of themselves that were hidden, denied, or dismissed. These clients often arrive at therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone. Many are struggling with anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts. Others feel emotionally shut down & disconnected.
Welcome to my page! My name is Melissa Mushikori and I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Treaty 1 Territory. I work with clients from all walks of life, genders, ages, and sexual orientations. I specialize in relationships, self-betterment, healing from trauma, infidelity, divorce, inner child work as well as anxiety and depression. I help clients re-author their stories and separate their problems from who they are as a person. Clients can take the sessions where they need to and we will work through each focus point at a pace that works for the client.
Welcome to my page! My name is Melissa Mushikori and I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Treaty 1 Territory. I work with clients from all walks of life, genders, ages, and sexual orientations. I specialize in relationships, self-betterment, healing from trauma, infidelity, divorce, inner child work as well as anxiety and depression. I help clients re-author their stories and separate their problems from who they are as a person. Clients can take the sessions where they need to and we will work through each focus point at a pace that works for the client.
Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you.
It’s about learning how to trust yourself in ways that feel safe — especially when you’ve spent years overthinking, people-pleasing, or pushing yourself to hold it all together.
Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you.
It’s about learning how to trust yourself in ways that feel safe — especially when you’ve spent years overthinking, people-pleasing, or pushing yourself to hold it all together.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families seeking support with emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Goals often include improving communication, building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families seeking support with emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Goals often include improving communication, building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies.
Hello! I'm a certified therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy in which I will work with you to develop goals for you or your child. I see clients for a number of reasons including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes, as well as problems common in childhood such as school difficulties, self esteem, bullying, and changes in the family. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which you or your child will feel comfortable and supported.
Hello! I'm a certified therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy in which I will work with you to develop goals for you or your child. I see clients for a number of reasons including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes, as well as problems common in childhood such as school difficulties, self esteem, bullying, and changes in the family. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which you or your child will feel comfortable and supported.
I believe we all have many strengths although at times we may lose sight of them—I provide honest feedback to help mirror these strengths back to you. I believe that we all, at one time or another, find it difficult to explore our thoughts and feelings—I honour such acts of courage, bringing confidentiality, non-judgement, and unconditional care to session. Working at a pace that feels right for you, I provide support and gentle challenges as you process your experiences and develop insight into your life so that you may heal, grow, and ultimately be free to live your life in a way that is fulfilling and true to who you are.
I believe we all have many strengths although at times we may lose sight of them—I provide honest feedback to help mirror these strengths back to you. I believe that we all, at one time or another, find it difficult to explore our thoughts and feelings—I honour such acts of courage, bringing confidentiality, non-judgement, and unconditional care to session. Working at a pace that feels right for you, I provide support and gentle challenges as you process your experiences and develop insight into your life so that you may heal, grow, and ultimately be free to live your life in a way that is fulfilling and true to who you are.
I also enjoy working with young adults, queer folx, and neurodivergent people (I have ADHD, myself).
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work mainly from an attachment-based, and acceptance and commitment model. I use a person-centered, feminist approach and I am trained in stress/anxiety reduction and emotional regulation techniques. I also often use somatic experiencing and mindfulness in my practice. Recently, I received my certification in DBT.
I also enjoy working with young adults, queer folx, and neurodivergent people (I have ADHD, myself).
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work mainly from an attachment-based, and acceptance and commitment model. I use a person-centered, feminist approach and I am trained in stress/anxiety reduction and emotional regulation techniques. I also often use somatic experiencing and mindfulness in my practice. Recently, I received my certification in DBT.
Thomas J Wardell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2H
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that people are the experts in their own lives. My aim is to help you work towards your goals. As a vocal advocate for 2SLGBTTQIA rights, and having come out myself in 2012 I have a special interest in working with 2SLGBTTQIA youth. I also have an interest and experience in working with high risk youth who struggle with anger and aggression as well as, individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mood disorders.
I believe that people are the experts in their own lives. My aim is to help you work towards your goals. As a vocal advocate for 2SLGBTTQIA rights, and having come out myself in 2012 I have a special interest in working with 2SLGBTTQIA youth. I also have an interest and experience in working with high risk youth who struggle with anger and aggression as well as, individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mood disorders.
Hey! I specialize in trauma and addiction recovery. Do you have experiences that you haven’t been able to process, face, or make sense of, or you aren’t sure why life feels so hard? Whether you're struggling with addictive behaviours, relating to others, or even with basic daily living, I will guide you to safely explore the impact your trauma is having on your life and give you tools to help your mind and body heal. With integrative therapy, you can develop an awareness of your emotional body and learn to process and let go of the pain and trauma that's so deeply impacting you within a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Hey! I specialize in trauma and addiction recovery. Do you have experiences that you haven’t been able to process, face, or make sense of, or you aren’t sure why life feels so hard? Whether you're struggling with addictive behaviours, relating to others, or even with basic daily living, I will guide you to safely explore the impact your trauma is having on your life and give you tools to help your mind and body heal. With integrative therapy, you can develop an awareness of your emotional body and learn to process and let go of the pain and trauma that's so deeply impacting you within a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
I work with queer and neurodivergent individuals in alternate lifestyles who are struggling with overcoming adverse/traumatic experiences in their past and wanting to heal and feel confident navigating spaces moving forward.
Are you neurodivergent, navigating abuse recovery while reclaiming your ownership of body/being, right to pleasure, choice, and connection? Are you unpacking survival patterns, learning how your nervous system works, practicing boundaries that feel authentic, proactive and empowered, instead of reactive and anxious? Are you looking for trauma infored and neuroaffirming care? Is your goal to understand your past, learn to feel safe, be able to identify interpersonal patterns/traps and step out of them while being confident in your voice, and free to build relationships rooted in consent, honesty, autonomy and joy?
I work with queer and neurodivergent individuals in alternate lifestyles who are struggling with overcoming adverse/traumatic experiences in their past and wanting to heal and feel confident navigating spaces moving forward.
Are you neurodivergent, navigating abuse recovery while reclaiming your ownership of body/being, right to pleasure, choice, and connection? Are you unpacking survival patterns, learning how your nervous system works, practicing boundaries that feel authentic, proactive and empowered, instead of reactive and anxious? Are you looking for trauma infored and neuroaffirming care? Is your goal to understand your past, learn to feel safe, be able to identify interpersonal patterns/traps and step out of them while being confident in your voice, and free to build relationships rooted in consent, honesty, autonomy and joy?
My ideal clients are folks who seek (holistic) spiritual, thoughtful, emotional and embodied approaches to healing and well-being. I offer a deeply humanistic perspective cultivated from my own experiences in ancestral, family, community and global systems that both made me the person I am and caused me the pain that spurs me to heal myself while offering help to others. Clients can expect to move with me through a careful process of discovery and an invitation towards self-determination and empowerment.
My ideal clients are folks who seek (holistic) spiritual, thoughtful, emotional and embodied approaches to healing and well-being. I offer a deeply humanistic perspective cultivated from my own experiences in ancestral, family, community and global systems that both made me the person I am and caused me the pain that spurs me to heal myself while offering help to others. Clients can expect to move with me through a careful process of discovery and an invitation towards self-determination and empowerment.
I am a neurodivergent, queer woman with french ancestry.
Having struggled with identity, sexuality, self esteem, depression and anxiety from a young age, I became fascinated with learning about psychology and the nervous system to begin my healing process. I specialize in working with neurodivergent and queer communities and many other client populations. I draw from various modalities to meet your unique needs.
I am a neurodivergent, queer woman with french ancestry.
Having struggled with identity, sexuality, self esteem, depression and anxiety from a young age, I became fascinated with learning about psychology and the nervous system to begin my healing process. I specialize in working with neurodivergent and queer communities and many other client populations. I draw from various modalities to meet your unique needs.
Hi! I'm Sarah.
I might be a good fit for you if you're looking for a non-judgemental space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable. We're all human, and show our feelings in unique ways.
I believe firmly in tailoring space and services to meet client needs. Is there a special way you'd like to open session? An aspect of your culture or spiritual practices that you hope to integrate? Let's have a conversation about it.
I always have sage, incense, tarot cards, and fidget toys on hand. Do you want music playing during session? Bring your favourite playlist. Let's create your bravest space possible!
Hi! I'm Sarah.
I might be a good fit for you if you're looking for a non-judgemental space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable. We're all human, and show our feelings in unique ways.
I believe firmly in tailoring space and services to meet client needs. Is there a special way you'd like to open session? An aspect of your culture or spiritual practices that you hope to integrate? Let's have a conversation about it.
I always have sage, incense, tarot cards, and fidget toys on hand. Do you want music playing during session? Bring your favourite playlist. Let's create your bravest space possible!
As a member of both the queer and ENM communities, I understand the feelings associated with not ‘fitting in’ with society’s messages about what is ‘normal
Together, we can work through challenges of intimacy or desire, identity, sexual abuse or trauma, and the ways they may impact your overall wellness. By gaining clarity and reclaiming this vital part of yourself, you can begin to live a life that is authentic to you. Additionally, I support clients in managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and more.
As a member of both the queer and ENM communities, I understand the feelings associated with not ‘fitting in’ with society’s messages about what is ‘normal
Together, we can work through challenges of intimacy or desire, identity, sexual abuse or trauma, and the ways they may impact your overall wellness. By gaining clarity and reclaiming this vital part of yourself, you can begin to live a life that is authentic to you. Additionally, I support clients in managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and more.
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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.