LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Saskatoon, SK
I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent clients and people exploring identity, including LGBTQ+ and queer clients, in an affirming, non-judgmental, and collaborative space.
I am a Master’s-level counselling psychology student therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent clients and people exploring identity, including LGBTQ+ and queer clients, in an affirming, non-judgmental, and collaborative space.
I am a Master’s-level counselling psychology student therapist working under clinical supervision. I bring both lived and clinical understanding into my work as a person who has lived with chronic health issues, is neurodiverse, and a caretaker.
I offer a collaborative, relational approach to therapy where we move at your pace—not the pace you feel pressured to keep up with.
I meet clients where they are at. For some, that means deep emotional exploration. For others, it may simply mean having a safe space to exhale, slow down, and feel less alone in what they are carrying.
Christine Krowchenko Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, CCTP, C-DBT, CHyp
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7W
I am so glad you are here. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu - If you are experiencing life stressors, pain from past trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, mental health challenges or just need a safe space to process emotions, I am here for you. Together we will navigate the path to health and healing. Regardless of where you've been, I will meet you where you're at and together we will utilize evidence-based practices and create a personalized treatment plan that will help to get you where you want to go. Together we will build hope, resilience and calm in an uncertain world.
I am so glad you are here. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu - If you are experiencing life stressors, pain from past trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, mental health challenges or just need a safe space to process emotions, I am here for you. Together we will navigate the path to health and healing. Regardless of where you've been, I will meet you where you're at and together we will utilize evidence-based practices and create a personalized treatment plan that will help to get you where you want to go. Together we will build hope, resilience and calm in an uncertain world.
Hi! I'm Erica, a Registered Psychologist in Saskatoon. People come to me for support with: anxiety and panic, OCD and related conditions, stress, depression and mood issues, existential issues, sexuality, gender, trauma, anger, relationships, and life transitions. I offer a 2SLGBTQ+ safe practice, am sex positive, knowledgeable on traditional and non-traditional relationships, and am open to working with clients from all walks of life. I work with many folks in healthcare, academia/education, government, and the arts. I primarily see adults, and often incorporate client's personal interests, identities, and cultures into therapy.
Hi! I'm Erica, a Registered Psychologist in Saskatoon. People come to me for support with: anxiety and panic, OCD and related conditions, stress, depression and mood issues, existential issues, sexuality, gender, trauma, anger, relationships, and life transitions. I offer a 2SLGBTQ+ safe practice, am sex positive, knowledgeable on traditional and non-traditional relationships, and am open to working with clients from all walks of life. I work with many folks in healthcare, academia/education, government, and the arts. I primarily see adults, and often incorporate client's personal interests, identities, and cultures into therapy.
My name is Sarah, I am a queer, non-binary social worker and therapist with over 15 years of experience.
My therapy approach is integrative, person centred and research informed. My practice is informed by the principals of anti-oppressive practice and polyvagal theory. I often incorporate psychoeducation, somatic practices, mindfulness practices cognitive and behavioural, and compassion focused therapy into my practice.
My name is Sarah, I am a queer, non-binary social worker and therapist with over 15 years of experience.
My therapy approach is integrative, person centred and research informed. My practice is informed by the principals of anti-oppressive practice and polyvagal theory. I often incorporate psychoeducation, somatic practices, mindfulness practices cognitive and behavioural, and compassion focused therapy into my practice.
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?
Life doesn't always go according to plan, and sometimes it falls apart entirely. Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, I help adults find their footing through infidelity, grief, separation, and identity shifts.
I work with clients managing bipolar disorder, OCD, CPTSD, PTSD, and relational issues, offering a space that meets you with honesty and zero judgment.
I also provide sex therapy, exploring desire, intimacy, communication, and sexual functioning, and support couples through ENM, relational repair, and everything in between. You deserve care that sees all of you.
Life doesn't always go according to plan, and sometimes it falls apart entirely. Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, I help adults find their footing through infidelity, grief, separation, and identity shifts.
I work with clients managing bipolar disorder, OCD, CPTSD, PTSD, and relational issues, offering a space that meets you with honesty and zero judgment.
I also provide sex therapy, exploring desire, intimacy, communication, and sexual functioning, and support couples through ENM, relational repair, and everything in between. You deserve care that sees all of you.
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 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 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.
As an Indigenous therapist who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded space for healing.
Grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, my approach recognizes that healing is not a "one size fits all" solution. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and you feel supported and empowered in your healing journey.
As an Indigenous therapist who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded space for healing.
Grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, my approach recognizes that healing is not a "one size fits all" solution. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and you feel supported and empowered in your healing journey.
Clients who want to work on change, stability, who want a straight forward, honest, empathetic listener, who is motivated for change.
Clients who want to work on change, stability, who want a straight forward, honest, empathetic listener, who is motivated for change.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) certified. I work with couples and other relationships, including families. I also work with adults and adolescents one-on-one. Welcoming and affirming to 2SLGBTQ+ peers.
I know getting help is an investment and can be costly. I respect the depth of our issues but believe solutions can also be simple, immediate, and magical.
As a master’s student (School and Counselling Psychology), I have completed all practicum and course requirements. My training meets the highest professional standards, and I bring a decade-plus experience training and teaching in theatre, voice, and mind-body techniques.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) certified. I work with couples and other relationships, including families. I also work with adults and adolescents one-on-one. Welcoming and affirming to 2SLGBTQ+ peers.
I know getting help is an investment and can be costly. I respect the depth of our issues but believe solutions can also be simple, immediate, and magical.
As a master’s student (School and Counselling Psychology), I have completed all practicum and course requirements. My training meets the highest professional standards, and I bring a decade-plus experience training and teaching in theatre, voice, and mind-body techniques.
Hello! I'm Adam, a Registered Doctoral Psychologist and partner at City Psychology. My practice is now open and accepting new clients. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for those looking to explore their thoughts, manage emotions, and deepen their connection to their experiences. With a background in academia, I integrate research-based insights into therapy. Together, we can work on navigating life's challenges, reducing stress reactivity, and staying grounded in the present moment. My practice is 2SLGBTQ+ safe, sex-positive, and inclusive of clients from all backgrounds. Let's work together on your path to well-being.
Hello! I'm Adam, a Registered Doctoral Psychologist and partner at City Psychology. My practice is now open and accepting new clients. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for those looking to explore their thoughts, manage emotions, and deepen their connection to their experiences. With a background in academia, I integrate research-based insights into therapy. Together, we can work on navigating life's challenges, reducing stress reactivity, and staying grounded in the present moment. My practice is 2SLGBTQ+ safe, sex-positive, and inclusive of clients from all backgrounds. Let's work together on your path to well-being.
I work with individuals experiencing:
•Compulsive sexual behaviours (sex/porn addiction)
•Substance use
•Family + addiction (with a special interest in sexual betrayal trauma)
•Family systems (with a special interest in enmeshment and emotional (covert) incest)
•Grief + loss
•Relationships.
I work with individuals experiencing:
•Compulsive sexual behaviours (sex/porn addiction)
•Substance use
•Family + addiction (with a special interest in sexual betrayal trauma)
•Family systems (with a special interest in enmeshment and emotional (covert) incest)
•Grief + loss
•Relationships.
I work with all sorts of people, but 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the challenges of being queer in a majority heterosexual world are often the centre of conversation.
As a cisgender gay man myself, I have personal experience with this self-acceptance journey and I use that knowledge to help clients reframe thoughts, enact self-compassion and remember that thoughts are just thoughts, not facts. My approach is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and eclectic, including cognitive, narrative, and compassionate elements.
I work with all sorts of people, but 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the challenges of being queer in a majority heterosexual world are often the centre of conversation.
As a cisgender gay man myself, I have personal experience with this self-acceptance journey and I use that knowledge to help clients reframe thoughts, enact self-compassion and remember that thoughts are just thoughts, not facts. My approach is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and eclectic, including cognitive, narrative, and compassionate elements.
Specializing in addiction/substance use, LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, depression and self discovery, I would be happy to work with you.
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand their personal and social identity. Emphasis in the counselling field is often given to learning new thought patterns and coping skills. While I do this in my practice and find it effective, I also discuss the concept of 'unlearning' and its importance for growth, allowing us to create a new foundation which is centred on self-awareness. When we unlearn these 'autopilot' ways of responding to situations, we can create a reality where we are actively in the driver’s seat to create the lifestyle and connections that we find authentic, meaningful and long-lasting.
Specializing in addiction/substance use, LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, depression and self discovery, I would be happy to work with you.
I work with individuals who are looking to better understand their personal and social identity. Emphasis in the counselling field is often given to learning new thought patterns and coping skills. While I do this in my practice and find it effective, I also discuss the concept of 'unlearning' and its importance for growth, allowing us to create a new foundation which is centred on self-awareness. When we unlearn these 'autopilot' ways of responding to situations, we can create a reality where we are actively in the driver’s seat to create the lifestyle and connections that we find authentic, meaningful and long-lasting.
I understand the challenges of moving through a heteronormative, neurotypical world that wasn’t built for queer or neurodivergent minds.
I offer online counselling via Virtual or Telephone sessions, as well as in-person Walk and Talk Therapy sessions.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and holistic, integrating mindfulness, somatic techniques, and person-centred care. I have particular interests in Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and the Mind-Body connection.
I understand the challenges of moving through a heteronormative, neurotypical world that wasn’t built for queer or neurodivergent minds.
I offer online counselling via Virtual or Telephone sessions, as well as in-person Walk and Talk Therapy sessions.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and holistic, integrating mindfulness, somatic techniques, and person-centred care. I have particular interests in Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and the Mind-Body connection.
As a provisionally registered psychologist, supervised by doctoral-level psychologists, I offer individual therapy and comprehensive ADHD, psychoeducational, and mental health assessments for clients across the lifespan, including children ages 6+, adolescents, teens, and adults. I support clients facing anxiety, mood concerns, identity confusion, stress, relationship/interpersonal challenges, and trauma.
As a provisionally registered psychologist, supervised by doctoral-level psychologists, I offer individual therapy and comprehensive ADHD, psychoeducational, and mental health assessments for clients across the lifespan, including children ages 6+, adolescents, teens, and adults. I support clients facing anxiety, mood concerns, identity confusion, stress, relationship/interpersonal challenges, and trauma.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental virtual counselling that supports you on your path to your most authentic self. I focus on the whole person; considering all aspects of clients' lives (physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual). Rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or diagnoses, I'll work with you to consider the effects of all of these factors on your mental health and well-being, and to create a path forward.
I offer virtual therapy so you can attend from a preferred location, whether that’s the comfort of home, a walk in the park, or a quiet spot on your lunch break.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental virtual counselling that supports you on your path to your most authentic self. I focus on the whole person; considering all aspects of clients' lives (physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual). Rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or diagnoses, I'll work with you to consider the effects of all of these factors on your mental health and well-being, and to create a path forward.
I offer virtual therapy so you can attend from a preferred location, whether that’s the comfort of home, a walk in the park, or a quiet spot on your lunch break.
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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.