LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lumsden, SK
In this space, mistakes are expected, met with curiosity rather than judgment, and are part of learning and growth. Because let's be real, the current climate of the 21st century is complex, ever-changing, anxiety-ridden, and honestly… chaotic. To survive, counsellors need a place where they can be themselves, feel confident, reflect, and feel supported in their emotionally demanding role as a professional. The purpose of supervision is to gain confidence and competency in your practice. I primarily work with Social Workers and Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC’s) in private practice settings.
In this space, mistakes are expected, met with curiosity rather than judgment, and are part of learning and growth. Because let's be real, the current climate of the 21st century is complex, ever-changing, anxiety-ridden, and honestly… chaotic. To survive, counsellors need a place where they can be themselves, feel confident, reflect, and feel supported in their emotionally demanding role as a professional. The purpose of supervision is to gain confidence and competency in your practice. I primarily work with Social Workers and Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC’s) in private practice settings.
Our Mission: We are here to support you or the child you are concerned about. Our goal in providing services is to help clients find a balance between learning to cope with the elements that cause stress and encouraging the elements that bring joy through therapy and assessment.
Our Mission: We are here to support you or the child you are concerned about. Our goal in providing services is to help clients find a balance between learning to cope with the elements that cause stress and encouraging the elements that bring joy through therapy and assessment.
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Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
Jacqueline Barbara Anderson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Health issues; grief, LGBT issues (parent) ; issues unique to those of Indigenous descent (parent and spouse) ; child of a parent with Alzheimer's, and being the parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder have all helped to shape my unique therapeutic approach.
I am a warm , down to earth , Registered Social Worker with 25 years of experience. I have been in private practice for over 11 years.
I am originally from NFLD and Labrador and have lived in Regina for 7 years. I work with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds and their struggles with trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, among many others.
I draw heavily on the strengths-based perspective and believe that a strong rapport between client and counselor is the biggest determinant of success. Building an atmosphere of trust where one can open up without judgment is something I strive to provide for every client.
Health issues; grief, LGBT issues (parent) ; issues unique to those of Indigenous descent (parent and spouse) ; child of a parent with Alzheimer's, and being the parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder have all helped to shape my unique therapeutic approach.
I am a warm , down to earth , Registered Social Worker with 25 years of experience. I have been in private practice for over 11 years.
I am originally from NFLD and Labrador and have lived in Regina for 7 years. I work with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds and their struggles with trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, among many others.
I draw heavily on the strengths-based perspective and believe that a strong rapport between client and counselor is the biggest determinant of success. Building an atmosphere of trust where one can open up without judgment is something I strive to provide for every client.
People are complex and various and as a counselor I want to help my clients meet their potential as humans. I am very interested in clients who are struggling with sexual issues, depression, anxiety, and pain managment. I can help couples work on improving intimacy and/or enhancing their sex life. I also can help individuals who are struggling with sexual dysfunction or addiction and work with individuals who may be struggling with sexual identity issues or dealing with family and societal stigma. You can book online at https://lebellandassociatescounselling.janeapp.com/login. We also do TeleHealth (video) and telephone counselling
People are complex and various and as a counselor I want to help my clients meet their potential as humans. I am very interested in clients who are struggling with sexual issues, depression, anxiety, and pain managment. I can help couples work on improving intimacy and/or enhancing their sex life. I also can help individuals who are struggling with sexual dysfunction or addiction and work with individuals who may be struggling with sexual identity issues or dealing with family and societal stigma. You can book online at https://lebellandassociatescounselling.janeapp.com/login. We also do TeleHealth (video) and telephone counselling
My main areas of experience are in trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. I am a Registered Psychologist with an Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE). I have extensive experience working with men, women, and youth. My primary theoretical models are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. As a therapist, I understand that both past and present struggles can have a significant influence on our ability to maintain ideal emotional and mental health.
My main areas of experience are in trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationships. I am a Registered Psychologist with an Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE). I have extensive experience working with men, women, and youth. My primary theoretical models are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. As a therapist, I understand that both past and present struggles can have a significant influence on our ability to maintain ideal emotional and mental health.
Many of us spend years becoming who others need us to be. Then one day, something changes. A relationship ends, our identity shifts, loss reshapes us, or we realize the life we built no longer feels like our own. I support individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, trauma, burnout, and grief. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten, hidden, or lost along the way.
Many of us spend years becoming who others need us to be. Then one day, something changes. A relationship ends, our identity shifts, loss reshapes us, or we realize the life we built no longer feels like our own. I support individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, trauma, burnout, and grief. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten, hidden, or lost along the way.
Alison has a special interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and those navigating separation and divorce. Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice. Alison is dedicated to empowering her clients through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapies. Alison is known for her warm, caring, and empathetic approach and creates a welcoming and collaborative environment for clients to explore their challenges and barriers in a safe supportive space.
Alison has a special interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and those navigating separation and divorce. Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice. Alison is dedicated to empowering her clients through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapies. Alison is known for her warm, caring, and empathetic approach and creates a welcoming and collaborative environment for clients to explore their challenges and barriers in a safe supportive space.
Online Therapists
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.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist who primarily works with adolescents, adults and those in both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.
As an anti-oppressive counsellor I have a deep appreciation of how people with marginalized identities struggle to navigate systems that make it difficult to simply exist. Together we can look at how to best survive, thrive and heal within and beyond these systems. I draw on somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist who primarily works with adolescents, adults and those in both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.
As an anti-oppressive counsellor I have a deep appreciation of how people with marginalized identities struggle to navigate systems that make it difficult to simply exist. Together we can look at how to best survive, thrive and heal within and beyond these systems. I draw on somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems.
I’m Noni Vatish (she/her), a queer South Asian Art Therapist and Social Worker.
I believe strongly in the importance of both formal education and lived experience in shaping a therapeutic approach. My background in social work, along with my experience supporting those with mental health and addictions in harm reduction settings, equips me to guide clients through their healing journeys with compassion and expertise.
I’m Noni Vatish (she/her), a queer South Asian Art Therapist and Social Worker.
I believe strongly in the importance of both formal education and lived experience in shaping a therapeutic approach. My background in social work, along with my experience supporting those with mental health and addictions in harm reduction settings, equips me to guide clients through their healing journeys with compassion and expertise.
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.
Feeling stuck in "autopilot"? Going through the motions and struggling to feel alive? You might be doing everything "right" but still can't break free from unhelpful habits. Ready for change but overwhelmed with anxiety, endless online scrolling, or persistent physical discomfort. If you recall or long for a deep sense of joy but can't quite find a way to experience it, you're not alone. I'm here to guide you toward satisfying change.
Feeling stuck in "autopilot"? Going through the motions and struggling to feel alive? You might be doing everything "right" but still can't break free from unhelpful habits. Ready for change but overwhelmed with anxiety, endless online scrolling, or persistent physical discomfort. If you recall or long for a deep sense of joy but can't quite find a way to experience it, you're not alone. I'm here to guide you toward satisfying change.
As a queer, non-binary, Métis, autistic, and ADHD clinician, I value affirming care rooted in lived understanding.
I specialize in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults navigating identity, burnout, masking, boundaries, codependency, and late diagnosis. My work is queer-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive. I use talk therapy with practical tools such as regulation strategies, habit stacking, and strengths-based education.
As a queer, non-binary, Métis, autistic, and ADHD clinician, I value affirming care rooted in lived understanding.
I specialize in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults navigating identity, burnout, masking, boundaries, codependency, and late diagnosis. My work is queer-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive. I use talk therapy with practical tools such as regulation strategies, habit stacking, and strengths-based education.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
You’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and disconnected and you’re tired of the quick fixes. They don’t work. You want to dive deeper: to get out of your head, explore your inner world, heal from your past hurts, and let go of the unhelpful stuff you've been taught. You are ready for things to shift, and to feel more like yourself (again, or for the first time). You want to understand why you feel anxious, reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected, burnout or depressed so that you can actually CHANGE your patterns and feel more connected to yourself and others. You're ready for a shift - to feel more calm, joyful, present and authentic.
You’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and disconnected and you’re tired of the quick fixes. They don’t work. You want to dive deeper: to get out of your head, explore your inner world, heal from your past hurts, and let go of the unhelpful stuff you've been taught. You are ready for things to shift, and to feel more like yourself (again, or for the first time). You want to understand why you feel anxious, reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected, burnout or depressed so that you can actually CHANGE your patterns and feel more connected to yourself and others. You're ready for a shift - to feel more calm, joyful, present and authentic.
Life is hard to navigate and it’s even harder to navigate life feeling stuck, hopeless, and overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, persistent financial issues, and stress. You are not defined by the problems affecting you. I belief that with the right support, you have the strength to resolve these problems. With personal and professional experience and training in CBT and DBT, I will work with you to set goals and to provide you with the tools you need to begin to understand and overcome your problems. Reaching out for help can be intimidating and scary. I want you to know that you are not alone. Reach out today.
Life is hard to navigate and it’s even harder to navigate life feeling stuck, hopeless, and overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, persistent financial issues, and stress. You are not defined by the problems affecting you. I belief that with the right support, you have the strength to resolve these problems. With personal and professional experience and training in CBT and DBT, I will work with you to set goals and to provide you with the tools you need to begin to understand and overcome your problems. Reaching out for help can be intimidating and scary. I want you to know that you are not alone. Reach out today.
Hello and welcome! I offer a safe, welcoming, and confidential space where you can share your feelings and challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns that may be holding you back, and discover practical coping strategies to support your growth. I've completed thousands of counselling sessions and hundreds of assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I am licensed to assess and diagnose Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. As an expert in autism, I offer timely assessments for all ages with minimal wait times.
Hello and welcome! I offer a safe, welcoming, and confidential space where you can share your feelings and challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns that may be holding you back, and discover practical coping strategies to support your growth. I've completed thousands of counselling sessions and hundreds of assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I am licensed to assess and diagnose Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. As an expert in autism, I offer timely assessments for all ages with minimal wait times.
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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.