LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
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.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples.
I integrate CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems into my practice to support clients in overcoming hardships, challenging negative thought patterns, cultivating self-compassion for lasting personal growth.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples.
I integrate CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems into my practice to support clients in overcoming hardships, challenging negative thought patterns, cultivating self-compassion for lasting personal growth.
As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, diasporic Chinese person, my lived experience has moved me to help others to process intergenerational pain and to fully embody one’s power and worth.
I offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and body-oriented/somatic psychotherapy that seeks to support and honour all aspects of one’s being. Often we have had to push away or hide parts of our self and our experiences. All the while, we continue to carry these unprocessed emotions and beliefs that weigh on our mind, heart, body, and spirit. In session, we’ll work together to create a non-judgmental and empowering space to be present with these parts of you, and in the process help you gain new insight, skills, and transformative experiences that could not be accessed before.
As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, diasporic Chinese person, my lived experience has moved me to help others to process intergenerational pain and to fully embody one’s power and worth.
I offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and body-oriented/somatic psychotherapy that seeks to support and honour all aspects of one’s being. Often we have had to push away or hide parts of our self and our experiences. All the while, we continue to carry these unprocessed emotions and beliefs that weigh on our mind, heart, body, and spirit. In session, we’ll work together to create a non-judgmental and empowering space to be present with these parts of you, and in the process help you gain new insight, skills, and transformative experiences that could not be accessed before.
Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Are you, or you and your partner(s) finding yourselves stuck in a negative cycle of interaction? Are you hoping to revive the once had connection you experienced when you first met, but in turn are constantly fighting or experiencing mismatched sexual desires? From a sex positive framework, I work with individuals, couples and partnerships struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, communication challenges and sexual intimacy, to uncover obstacles that are blocking you from living more freely and authentically!
Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Are you, or you and your partner(s) finding yourselves stuck in a negative cycle of interaction? Are you hoping to revive the once had connection you experienced when you first met, but in turn are constantly fighting or experiencing mismatched sexual desires? From a sex positive framework, I work with individuals, couples and partnerships struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, communication challenges and sexual intimacy, to uncover obstacles that are blocking you from living more freely and authentically!
As a queer person, I also love working with other community members.
Currently accepting new clients for M-F daytime appointments-
It can be hard to know where to start when you’re feeling exhausted, anxious, or disconnected. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes creating a non-judgmental and collaborative space. Together, we can explore the stories you tell yourself, gently unpack the context, and learn to approach your challenges with curiosity and care. Befriending our more vulnerable parts can empower us to make impactful changes and build stronger relationships. The main frameworks that inform my approach are narrative therapy, IFS, EFT, and attachment theory.
As a queer person, I also love working with other community members.
Currently accepting new clients for M-F daytime appointments-
It can be hard to know where to start when you’re feeling exhausted, anxious, or disconnected. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes creating a non-judgmental and collaborative space. Together, we can explore the stories you tell yourself, gently unpack the context, and learn to approach your challenges with curiosity and care. Befriending our more vulnerable parts can empower us to make impactful changes and build stronger relationships. The main frameworks that inform my approach are narrative therapy, IFS, EFT, and attachment theory.
As a queer therapist, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that is not only affirming, but also celebratory of queer identities, resilience, and chosen family.
Finding a therapist who understands your values, identities, and lived experiences can make all the difference in feeling safe enough to do meaningful therapeutic work. Many people come to therapy having spent years educating providers about their identities, relationships, or family structures, I believe you deserve a space where that labor isn’t required. You are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and respect. I work with individuals and relationships of many structures, including 2SLGBTQ+, non-monogamous, and polyamorous partnerships.
As a queer therapist, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that is not only affirming, but also celebratory of queer identities, resilience, and chosen family.
Finding a therapist who understands your values, identities, and lived experiences can make all the difference in feeling safe enough to do meaningful therapeutic work. Many people come to therapy having spent years educating providers about their identities, relationships, or family structures, I believe you deserve a space where that labor isn’t required. You are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and respect. I work with individuals and relationships of many structures, including 2SLGBTQ+, non-monogamous, and polyamorous partnerships.
Ash Shewchuk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MA
4 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3G
Waitlist for new clients
Whether this is your first step into therapy, or one of many- welcome. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to create a space that reflects your unique needs, where your thoughts, emotions, and self-knowledge are heard and valued. With a trauma-informed, intersectional approach, I understand that healing is unique to each individual and shaped by your identity, experiences, and history. We’ll explore your concerns, strengthen your resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Your journey is important, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Whether this is your first step into therapy, or one of many- welcome. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to create a space that reflects your unique needs, where your thoughts, emotions, and self-knowledge are heard and valued. With a trauma-informed, intersectional approach, I understand that healing is unique to each individual and shaped by your identity, experiences, and history. We’ll explore your concerns, strengthen your resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Your journey is important, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I'm Jett - a white, queer & non-binary settler therapist located on Treaty 1 territory.
I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from strengths-based, relational, feminist, attachment, Internal Family Systems, narrative, and somatic therapies. I embrace an anti-diet, weight-neutral, and fat liberation perspective and am particularly attuned to moving alongside folks in larger bodies through challenges with food and body image.
I'm Jett - a white, queer & non-binary settler therapist located on Treaty 1 territory.
I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from strengths-based, relational, feminist, attachment, Internal Family Systems, narrative, and somatic therapies. I embrace an anti-diet, weight-neutral, and fat liberation perspective and am particularly attuned to moving alongside folks in larger bodies through challenges with food and body image.
As a queer and neurodivergent person, I’m sensitive to holding rich and nuanced identities and lived experiences.
Remaining open to ourselves and other people takes courage in a world that is often heavy. I’m excited to work with people curious to explore their identities (social, culturally, gender and sexual, racial, political and otherwise) and people trying to understand, strengthen and sustain their relationships and communities.
I believe we can do this difficult work of reconnection and repair while still calling on playfulness and creative expression.
I'm Dunja, a relational therapist with a background in cultural studies, community work, and a creative streak that runs across everything I do.
As a queer and neurodivergent person, I’m sensitive to holding rich and nuanced identities and lived experiences.
Remaining open to ourselves and other people takes courage in a world that is often heavy. I’m excited to work with people curious to explore their identities (social, culturally, gender and sexual, racial, political and otherwise) and people trying to understand, strengthen and sustain their relationships and communities.
I believe we can do this difficult work of reconnection and repair while still calling on playfulness and creative expression.
I'm Dunja, a relational therapist with a background in cultural studies, community work, and a creative streak that runs across everything I do.
I support those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction, and major life transitions, using a trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and client-centered approach.
Before becoming a counsellor, I ran a wellness business specializing in Reflexology and Reiki. This experience strengthened my ability to offer support, lead workshops, and collaborate with holistic providers. It also deepened my understanding of how trauma can manifest in the body and how energy healing supports emotional release and balance.
I support those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction, and major life transitions, using a trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and client-centered approach.
Before becoming a counsellor, I ran a wellness business specializing in Reflexology and Reiki. This experience strengthened my ability to offer support, lead workshops, and collaborate with holistic providers. It also deepened my understanding of how trauma can manifest in the body and how energy healing supports emotional release and balance.
Shannah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BBA
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you searching for clarity, steadiness, or a renewed sense of direction in your life?
Are you hoping to reconnect with yourself after concussion symptoms, ongoing stress, or the weight of anxiety or depression? Are you looking for spaces where your compassion-centred values are understood and respected? Are you wanting support as you navigate identity, culture, or experiences of discrimination? Are you exploring your gender identity or romantic orientation and seeking care that feels affirming and grounded?
I offer a place to slow down, make sense of what’s unfolding, and move toward a life that feels aligned and truly yours.
Are you searching for clarity, steadiness, or a renewed sense of direction in your life?
Are you hoping to reconnect with yourself after concussion symptoms, ongoing stress, or the weight of anxiety or depression? Are you looking for spaces where your compassion-centred values are understood and respected? Are you wanting support as you navigate identity, culture, or experiences of discrimination? Are you exploring your gender identity or romantic orientation and seeking care that feels affirming and grounded?
I offer a place to slow down, make sense of what’s unfolding, and move toward a life that feels aligned and truly yours.
Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck—at school, at work, or at home? You're not alone, and support is available. At our ADHD clinic, we offer two evidence-based services: Occupational Therapy and ADHD Coaching, designed to help individuals across all life stages navigate the unique challenges of ADHD and executive functioning differences.
Founded by Jennifer Hogan—an Occupational Therapist and ADHD Coach with over a decade of experience and lived experience with ADHD—we specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care that is grounded in empathy, science, and real-world strategies.
Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck—at school, at work, or at home? You're not alone, and support is available. At our ADHD clinic, we offer two evidence-based services: Occupational Therapy and ADHD Coaching, designed to help individuals across all life stages navigate the unique challenges of ADHD and executive functioning differences.
Founded by Jennifer Hogan—an Occupational Therapist and ADHD Coach with over a decade of experience and lived experience with ADHD—we specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care that is grounded in empathy, science, and real-world strategies.
Judith Kovalski
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW, RSW(IJE
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? It can be really difficult to know what to do when life gets complicated. I’m here to help you take your control back and figure out next steps. With over 30 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. No matter your background or where you’re at in life, I’m here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I am fully licensed Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and have Interjurisdictional licenses (IJE) to support clients in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? It can be really difficult to know what to do when life gets complicated. I’m here to help you take your control back and figure out next steps. With over 30 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. No matter your background or where you’re at in life, I’m here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I am fully licensed Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and have Interjurisdictional licenses (IJE) to support clients in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to want to self harm, Use, think of dying, - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
Life - forever changing. How does one merge in with the change of time when they are stuck in the past with the stories that created such impact and varying degrees of trauma? How does one continue on trying to understand the experiences which led to behavioural addictions or substance use disorders? The battle to "be" and feel free and "okay" is so overwhelming they see no other option than to want to self harm, Use, think of dying, - or feel such shame for thinking about it. What crisis has you gripped by the throat leaving you immobile or so dissociated you don't know where one self begins and the other ends?
My name is Grace, my pronouns are she/her, and I am a cisgender queer woman who is living and working on Treaty 1 Territory.
As a therapist, I strive to help the people I work with empower themselves to create change in their lives and discover what wellness looks like for them. I believe that the therapeutic space can be used to explore many different facets of our lives, such as people’s strengths, growing edges, and their experiences with the various identities that they hold.
My name is Grace, my pronouns are she/her, and I am a cisgender queer woman who is living and working on Treaty 1 Territory.
As a therapist, I strive to help the people I work with empower themselves to create change in their lives and discover what wellness looks like for them. I believe that the therapeutic space can be used to explore many different facets of our lives, such as people’s strengths, growing edges, and their experiences with the various identities that they hold.
I have been working in the mental health and social services field for the past ten years across various organizations. I value connecting with clients to explore how I can support them in their journey toward meaningful change and personal growth, including collaboratively establishing treatment goals that align with their needs. I am committed to providing therapy that is tailored to each individual’s unique values and preferences. My approach is trauma-informed, with an emphasis on creating a safe and supportive space.
I have been working in the mental health and social services field for the past ten years across various organizations. I value connecting with clients to explore how I can support them in their journey toward meaningful change and personal growth, including collaboratively establishing treatment goals that align with their needs. I am committed to providing therapy that is tailored to each individual’s unique values and preferences. My approach is trauma-informed, with an emphasis on creating a safe and supportive space.
Spaces available. We carry within us an image of our best selves: our lives, our relationships, our goals. But sometimes your thoughts, feelings, and actions paint a different picture, and they can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disappointed and unsure how to move forward. As a counsellor, I can guide you through the process of connecting with yourself and building the tools you need to foster growth and move towards the person you desire to be.
Spaces available. We carry within us an image of our best selves: our lives, our relationships, our goals. But sometimes your thoughts, feelings, and actions paint a different picture, and they can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disappointed and unsure how to move forward. As a counsellor, I can guide you through the process of connecting with yourself and building the tools you need to foster growth and move towards the person you desire to be.
I am an EMDR-trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 19 years of experience working in addiction services and mental health, both as a Clinical Counsellor and a Clinical Supervisor. I work with adults and provide individual counselling only; I do not offer couples therapy.
My clinical experience includes extensive work with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, as well as supporting individuals navigating addictions, mental health challenges, grief and loss, and trauma. I strive to offer a safe, respectful, and affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported in their healing.
Fees:
• Individual: $145
• EMDR: $155
I am an EMDR-trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 19 years of experience working in addiction services and mental health, both as a Clinical Counsellor and a Clinical Supervisor. I work with adults and provide individual counselling only; I do not offer couples therapy.
My clinical experience includes extensive work with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, as well as supporting individuals navigating addictions, mental health challenges, grief and loss, and trauma. I strive to offer a safe, respectful, and affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported in their healing.
Fees:
• Individual: $145
• EMDR: $155
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.
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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.