LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 77020
Maria D. Roehrkasse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77020
I am affirming and open to working with LGBTQIA populations and those with alternative life and/or relationship styles and orientations.
It's an act of bravery to seek support and engage in the therapeutic journey. To sit with pain, fear, and discomfort can be challenging, yet it can have a profound impact on our growth, healing and well-being. Your whole self is welcome in our work together. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment while empowering you to reach your goals through developing your strengths and equipping you with practical psychoeducation and tools along the way. Rooted in an ecological systems framework, I integrate various evidence-based techniques, incorporating mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies in particular.
I am affirming and open to working with LGBTQIA populations and those with alternative life and/or relationship styles and orientations.
It's an act of bravery to seek support and engage in the therapeutic journey. To sit with pain, fear, and discomfort can be challenging, yet it can have a profound impact on our growth, healing and well-being. Your whole self is welcome in our work together. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment while empowering you to reach your goals through developing your strengths and equipping you with practical psychoeducation and tools along the way. Rooted in an ecological systems framework, I integrate various evidence-based techniques, incorporating mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies in particular.
J.Johnson Behavioral Health & Consulting Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd NCC, LPC, BC-TMHC, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77020
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, Washington DC, and Texas with a decade of professional work experience ranging from adolescents to adults. I help clients with family conflicts, life transitions, parenting issues, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My goal is to collectively work with you to decrease behaviors and return to a prior level of functioning. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, Washington DC, and Texas with a decade of professional work experience ranging from adolescents to adults. I help clients with family conflicts, life transitions, parenting issues, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My goal is to collectively work with you to decrease behaviors and return to a prior level of functioning. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Susannah Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77020
Susannah Smith, Ph.D., is an Executive Coach, Systems Consultant, and Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, with active licenses in Colorado, California, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana. She is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Smith graduated with honors from Vassar College in Social Psychology; completed her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at San Jose State University in California; and received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, with a double emphasis in clinical psychology and organizational development consulting. She is a Certified Trauma Specialist.
Susannah Smith, Ph.D., is an Executive Coach, Systems Consultant, and Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, with active licenses in Colorado, California, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana. She is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Smith graduated with honors from Vassar College in Social Psychology; completed her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at San Jose State University in California; and received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, with a double emphasis in clinical psychology and organizational development consulting. She is a Certified Trauma Specialist.
Kierra Pickens
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77020 (Online Only)
As a clinician, my greatest satisfaction is derived from observing the progress of my clients. Let’s work together to create a comfortable and safe space that will allow you or family members/significant others to work towards issues and conflicts. My specialties include children and teens, relationship issues and mood disorders. Are you experiencing difficulty controlling emotions or behaviors? Do you feel that no one understands you? Have you been having a tough time with your child? Are you having relationship issues? My goal is to help individuals live healthy and stable lives through therapy.
As a clinician, my greatest satisfaction is derived from observing the progress of my clients. Let’s work together to create a comfortable and safe space that will allow you or family members/significant others to work towards issues and conflicts. My specialties include children and teens, relationship issues and mood disorders. Are you experiencing difficulty controlling emotions or behaviors? Do you feel that no one understands you? Have you been having a tough time with your child? Are you having relationship issues? My goal is to help individuals live healthy and stable lives through therapy.
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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.