LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 76208

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TheraPride Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208  (Online Only)
The foundation of our practice is built on helping those in the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and others who desire to be understood and valued.
Have you ever felt lost, misunderstood, unappreciated, lonely, broken, or stuck? What about angry, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or heartbroken? Maybe you have been persecuted, afraid, confused, hopeless, or helpless? If your answer to any of these is YES, then you are not alone! These are normal human experiences many of us go through at some point during our lives and there is no shame in being human. Our team is here to listen and provide you with the compassion, support, and authenticity you deserve. We are human just like you and understand how challenging life can be. Together, we can work to find you peace and healing.
The foundation of our practice is built on helping those in the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and others who desire to be understood and valued.
Have you ever felt lost, misunderstood, unappreciated, lonely, broken, or stuck? What about angry, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or heartbroken? Maybe you have been persecuted, afraid, confused, hopeless, or helpless? If your answer to any of these is YES, then you are not alone! These are normal human experiences many of us go through at some point during our lives and there is no shame in being human. Our team is here to listen and provide you with the compassion, support, and authenticity you deserve. We are human just like you and understand how challenging life can be. Together, we can work to find you peace and healing.
(940) 260-2636 View (940) 260-2636
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Edna 'janette' Orona
LPC Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corinth, TX 76208
Here you will be accepted as you are and challenged to move into neutrality/acceptance. I understand that sometimes our cultural values and the way we were raised can leave behind beliefs that are both hurtful and helpful. Climbing the mountain of self love is possible and here you’ll discover tools within yourself to manage the peaks and valleys along your journey.
Here you will be accepted as you are and challenged to move into neutrality/acceptance. I understand that sometimes our cultural values and the way we were raised can leave behind beliefs that are both hurtful and helpful. Climbing the mountain of self love is possible and here you’ll discover tools within yourself to manage the peaks and valleys along your journey.
(940) 340-5633 View (940) 340-5633
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Dr. Kachanda L Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, PhD
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208
I have always had the heart to help others. I have had the opportunity to provide counseling services, mentoring, and life coaching in the community, private, and educational sectors. Providing counseling and mentoring to families to improve families’ dynamics in the form of family, couples, individual, and group counseling has been my passion for many years. I strive to help clients overcome circumstances and learning how to be self-sufficient and emotionally stable.
I have always had the heart to help others. I have had the opportunity to provide counseling services, mentoring, and life coaching in the community, private, and educational sectors. Providing counseling and mentoring to families to improve families’ dynamics in the form of family, couples, individual, and group counseling has been my passion for many years. I strive to help clients overcome circumstances and learning how to be self-sufficient and emotionally stable.
(469) 663-8776 View (469) 663-8776
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Carly Shannon-Rigby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76208  (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for your click of curiosity to view my corner of the Psychology Today world! My name is Carly and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor going on 15 years. My practice includes working with tweens, teens, and adults across the life span. I treat those who have challenges with adjustment and life transitions, relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, self esteem issues, recovery needs, and grief resolution. After becoming a mother, I developed a passion working with women’s issues and parenting. Serving a diverse clientele gives me to opportunity to build a variety of connections, client to client.
Hello and thank you for your click of curiosity to view my corner of the Psychology Today world! My name is Carly and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor going on 15 years. My practice includes working with tweens, teens, and adults across the life span. I treat those who have challenges with adjustment and life transitions, relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, self esteem issues, recovery needs, and grief resolution. After becoming a mother, I developed a passion working with women’s issues and parenting. Serving a diverse clientele gives me to opportunity to build a variety of connections, client to client.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Ichange Counseling, Psychiatry & Testing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC, MD
Verified Verified
Corinth, TX 76208
All ages welcome. Finding a counselor is overwhelming. We can offer you support. Counseling and coaching for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma and much more. We use play therapy, Cog. Behavioral, couples and family techniques, expressive therapies and individualized approaches. In contract with local EAP's. Treatment is customized for clients' specific needs. Licensed supervisor, and published book author. Both undergrad and grad degrees from MSU with continued training in CBT, solution focused, and family systems in New Jersey and Boston.
All ages welcome. Finding a counselor is overwhelming. We can offer you support. Counseling and coaching for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma and much more. We use play therapy, Cog. Behavioral, couples and family techniques, expressive therapies and individualized approaches. In contract with local EAP's. Treatment is customized for clients' specific needs. Licensed supervisor, and published book author. Both undergrad and grad degrees from MSU with continued training in CBT, solution focused, and family systems in New Jersey and Boston.
(940) 236-0662 View (940) 236-0662
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Dr. Samuel Y. Kim
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are so many profiles and acronyms after people's names on this website, and you just want some help with a mental health issue, life stressors, or maybe you're not entirely sure what you need help with. Perhaps the pandemic has just rocked your world, and things haven't quite gotten back to where it used to be for you. And you're here because a friend or family member encouraged you to look for some help, but now, it's kind of overwhelming with all of these profiles and degrees and specialities.
There are so many profiles and acronyms after people's names on this website, and you just want some help with a mental health issue, life stressors, or maybe you're not entirely sure what you need help with. Perhaps the pandemic has just rocked your world, and things haven't quite gotten back to where it used to be for you. And you're here because a friend or family member encouraged you to look for some help, but now, it's kind of overwhelming with all of these profiles and degrees and specialities.
(720) 740-3661 View (720) 740-3661
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Janette Hargrove
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corinth, TX 76208
Janette works with children, adults and families. She has experience working with clients that are dealing with ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, stressful life events, grief, college transitions and career guidance.
Janette works with children, adults and families. She has experience working with clients that are dealing with ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, stressful life events, grief, college transitions and career guidance.
(940) 329-5498 View (940) 329-5498
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Bonnie Dianna Alagood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Corinth, TX 76208
We all get "stuck" from time to time. Using client centered counseling, I begin in"the here and now". Solution based therapy is also an integral part of the experience. The client guides while I serve as the agent in the helping process. I offer tools to get you "unstuck". Life is full of conflicts. Gaining the skills to manage conflict gives you confidence, empowerment, and liberation! You will enter an environment of acceptance, encouragement, as well as growth. Each individual has special gifts to offer in this life. I am here to offer you insight into your life journey.
We all get "stuck" from time to time. Using client centered counseling, I begin in"the here and now". Solution based therapy is also an integral part of the experience. The client guides while I serve as the agent in the helping process. I offer tools to get you "unstuck". Life is full of conflicts. Gaining the skills to manage conflict gives you confidence, empowerment, and liberation! You will enter an environment of acceptance, encouragement, as well as growth. Each individual has special gifts to offer in this life. I am here to offer you insight into your life journey.
(940) 220-3436 View (940) 220-3436
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Jenny Streit-Horn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Shores, TX 76208
Are you feeling stuck and looking for a way to turn your momentum in a positive direction? I help people identify where they're getting stuck and how to move forward. I help people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and spiritual and existential concerns as well as with difficulties adjusting to major life changes. For those who have already done a lot of therapy and/or a lot of self-analysis, I can provide insight, presence, and techniques that help resolve long-standing, and sometimes subtle, issues.
Are you feeling stuck and looking for a way to turn your momentum in a positive direction? I help people identify where they're getting stuck and how to move forward. I help people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and spiritual and existential concerns as well as with difficulties adjusting to major life changes. For those who have already done a lot of therapy and/or a lot of self-analysis, I can provide insight, presence, and techniques that help resolve long-standing, and sometimes subtle, issues.
(940) 202-9952 View (940) 202-9952
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LiveWell Counseling of Denton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208
We all have our ups and downs, and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding into your current life. You may not feel safe leaving the house due to anxiety or debilitating depression. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad, and process the parts of your past that continue to affect you today. We work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on techniques, like EMDR, to assist you in moving beyond the symptoms of your struggles to uncover the underlying causes of “stuckness” or suffering.
We all have our ups and downs, and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding into your current life. You may not feel safe leaving the house due to anxiety or debilitating depression. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad, and process the parts of your past that continue to affect you today. We work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on techniques, like EMDR, to assist you in moving beyond the symptoms of your struggles to uncover the underlying causes of “stuckness” or suffering.
(940) 260-0011 View (940) 260-0011
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Adam C. Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208
Two Openings Left! I specialize in working with sexual problems, family conflict, adjusting to illness and disability, addiction, and many other relationship challenges. I have a small private practice and only see clients on Fridays because I also teach full-time at a local university. I also offer a free over-the-phone consultation. You can call, email, or send a text message and we can discuss if I am a good fit for your therapy needs.
Two Openings Left! I specialize in working with sexual problems, family conflict, adjusting to illness and disability, addiction, and many other relationship challenges. I have a small private practice and only see clients on Fridays because I also teach full-time at a local university. I also offer a free over-the-phone consultation. You can call, email, or send a text message and we can discuss if I am a good fit for your therapy needs.
(940) 394-0630 View (940) 394-0630
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Sarah Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76208  (Online Only)
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her therapeutic style is influenced by DBT & mindfulness-based approaches to healing. Sarah enjoys using the technique of expressive arts when working with clients in treatment. She enjoys working in a collaborative setting with both adults and adolescents/their families to understand and reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, grow self-love and acceptance, increase mindfulness practices, structure enriching self-care practices, and explore the powerful and dynamic internal world that resides within each client. For fun Sarah enjoys musical theater and has an obsession for llamas and alpacas!
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her therapeutic style is influenced by DBT & mindfulness-based approaches to healing. Sarah enjoys using the technique of expressive arts when working with clients in treatment. She enjoys working in a collaborative setting with both adults and adolescents/their families to understand and reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, grow self-love and acceptance, increase mindfulness practices, structure enriching self-care practices, and explore the powerful and dynamic internal world that resides within each client. For fun Sarah enjoys musical theater and has an obsession for llamas and alpacas!
(940) 245-4834 View (940) 245-4834
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Melissa Manila
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76208
Counseling is an excellent method of learning new skills and developing insight for a more fulfilling life experience. I believe that individuals have the capacity to heal and grow through new experiences, and that therapy can provide the opportunity to create changes in a supportive environment. I frequently work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Counseling is an excellent method of learning new skills and developing insight for a more fulfilling life experience. I believe that individuals have the capacity to heal and grow through new experiences, and that therapy can provide the opportunity to create changes in a supportive environment. I frequently work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
(940) 220-3175 View (940) 220-3175
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Jennifer L Washburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76208  (Online Only)
Are you tired of struggling with anxiety symptoms that disrupt your daily life? Look no further! As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety and regain control of their well-being Anxiety can manifest in various ways, such as persistent worrying, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, irritability and even physical symptoms. Together, we'll delve into the underlying causes of your anxiety, exploring past experiences, thought patterns, and triggers that contribute to your distress. Through evidence-based techniques and personalized strategies, we will work together to explore effective coping skills.
Are you tired of struggling with anxiety symptoms that disrupt your daily life? Look no further! As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety and regain control of their well-being Anxiety can manifest in various ways, such as persistent worrying, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, irritability and even physical symptoms. Together, we'll delve into the underlying causes of your anxiety, exploring past experiences, thought patterns, and triggers that contribute to your distress. Through evidence-based techniques and personalized strategies, we will work together to explore effective coping skills.
(817) 405-2660 View (817) 405-2660
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Shaneé Hucks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corinth, TX 76208
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
(817) 790-9312 View (817) 790-9312
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Melena Ornelas Ayres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76208
We all have our ups and downs in life and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding in your current life. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad and process the parts of your past that continue to effect you today. I work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on techniques, like EMDR and sand tray, to assist you in moving beyond the symptoms of your struggles to uncover the underlying causes of “stuckness” or suffering.
We all have our ups and downs in life and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding in your current life. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad and process the parts of your past that continue to effect you today. I work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on techniques, like EMDR and sand tray, to assist you in moving beyond the symptoms of your struggles to uncover the underlying causes of “stuckness” or suffering.
(940) 260-0011 View (940) 260-0011
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Michele Menzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Corinth, TX 76208  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and EMDR Trained. When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a trauma or stressful experiences. I help my clients, who include adolescents, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as healthy, complete, whole and safe.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and EMDR Trained. When human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a trauma or stressful experiences. I help my clients, who include adolescents, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as healthy, complete, whole and safe.
(972) 770-4791 View (972) 770-4791

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LGBTQ+ Therapists

Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?

Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program 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 marginalization 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 specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.