LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Alabama
My areas of specialty are LGBTQ+ issues, including HRT, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.
I am a member of the American and Alabama Counseling Associations, Alabama Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development, Alabama Mental Health Counseling Association, and Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling of Alabama.
My areas of specialty are LGBTQ+ issues, including HRT, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.
I am a member of the American and Alabama Counseling Associations, Alabama Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development, Alabama Mental Health Counseling Association, and Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling of Alabama.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety, LGBT+, and Couples looking for a nonjudgemental perspective.
I work with people looking for positive change. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, affirming atmosphere where clients can get the help they need. I also help people with anxiety, depression, and those trying to find stability during times of stress and change.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety, LGBT+, and Couples looking for a nonjudgemental perspective.
I work with people looking for positive change. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental, affirming atmosphere where clients can get the help they need. I also help people with anxiety, depression, and those trying to find stability during times of stress and change.
I really love working with all different clientele and try to provide a BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ environment.
It takes courage to reach out and I am here to support and empower you. I want to help clients feel more affirmed, heard, and I want to provide a safe and open space to discuss issues. I hope clients leave feeling more encouraged, motivated, and relieved to take on life's issues.
I really love working with all different clientele and try to provide a BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ environment.
It takes courage to reach out and I am here to support and empower you. I want to help clients feel more affirmed, heard, and I want to provide a safe and open space to discuss issues. I hope clients leave feeling more encouraged, motivated, and relieved to take on life's issues.
I operate from a feminist, fat-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective.
I am firmly rooted in a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, and I want to see you succeed in what matters to you. Whether it's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, or something else, I will help you develop an action plan/relapse prevention plan to start taking back your power and creating a life that doesn't make you want to escape.
I operate from a feminist, fat-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective.
I am firmly rooted in a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, and I want to see you succeed in what matters to you. Whether it's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, or something else, I will help you develop an action plan/relapse prevention plan to start taking back your power and creating a life that doesn't make you want to escape.
My proverbial "couch" is open to everyone, with a specialized focus on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations.
I use a blend of techniques from reality therapy, CBT, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, feminist therapy, and more to ensure we can tackle whatever you've got going on. Clients can expect a friendly, conversational atmosphere in counseling that lets us work as a team on the issues.
My proverbial "couch" is open to everyone, with a specialized focus on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations.
I use a blend of techniques from reality therapy, CBT, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, feminist therapy, and more to ensure we can tackle whatever you've got going on. Clients can expect a friendly, conversational atmosphere in counseling that lets us work as a team on the issues.
Margaret Durham Bossaller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACHP-SW, PMH-C
Madison, AL 35758
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of specialization include perinatal and parental mental health, treatment of trauma and stress-related disorders, grief and loss, and providing affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
My style as a therapist is defined by my commitment to authenticity and belief that powerful healing can occur in the context of being seen, valued, cared for, and challenged in a supportive therapeutic relationship. I see myself as a partner in supporting you to find healing and achieve your goals.
My areas of specialization include perinatal and parental mental health, treatment of trauma and stress-related disorders, grief and loss, and providing affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
My style as a therapist is defined by my commitment to authenticity and belief that powerful healing can occur in the context of being seen, valued, cared for, and challenged in a supportive therapeutic relationship. I see myself as a partner in supporting you to find healing and achieve your goals.
These groups include adolescents/teens, college students, and minoritized populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, limited-income).
You deserve access to quality mental healthcare…regardless of insurance coverage or financial status. We are in the midst of very trying times and now, more than ever, people need to make mental health and self-preservation a top priority. Seeds of Hope is here to assist you with navigating the ebb and flow of life by offering accessible and affordable online counseling services. There is always hope - and it is right at your fingertips.
These groups include adolescents/teens, college students, and minoritized populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, limited-income).
You deserve access to quality mental healthcare…regardless of insurance coverage or financial status. We are in the midst of very trying times and now, more than ever, people need to make mental health and self-preservation a top priority. Seeds of Hope is here to assist you with navigating the ebb and flow of life by offering accessible and affordable online counseling services. There is always hope - and it is right at your fingertips.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®, clinical trauma, transgender care, The Gottman Method, and EMDR trained.
My primary practice approach is eclectic, helping those who have experienced trauma after homicide, suicide, disaster/public emergency, adjustment issues post-incarceration, domestic violence, and racial/gender hate. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming sex and gender therapist, and I provide WPATH letters to those identifying as being of the transgender experience.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, a professionally certified specialist in The Grief Recovery Method®, clinical trauma, transgender care, The Gottman Method, and EMDR trained.
My primary practice approach is eclectic, helping those who have experienced trauma after homicide, suicide, disaster/public emergency, adjustment issues post-incarceration, domestic violence, and racial/gender hate. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming sex and gender therapist, and I provide WPATH letters to those identifying as being of the transgender experience.
I am here to listen and provide support in your journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Let’s get you back in control and living freely. We seek therapy for many reasons- we might find ourselves in the same destructive cycles or feel trapped in our own lives. We might find ourselves unable to stop thinking about traumatic memories or acting out our trauma over and over. We might feel out of place in our own bodies, knowing something is not aligning with our gender, sex, or sexual orientation but not sure where to start. Or we just may be wanting to find our greatest potential and change our behavior patterns for success. I can help. We can work together to see your life a little differently and start to make change.
I am here to listen and provide support in your journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Let’s get you back in control and living freely. We seek therapy for many reasons- we might find ourselves in the same destructive cycles or feel trapped in our own lives. We might find ourselves unable to stop thinking about traumatic memories or acting out our trauma over and over. We might feel out of place in our own bodies, knowing something is not aligning with our gender, sex, or sexual orientation but not sure where to start. Or we just may be wanting to find our greatest potential and change our behavior patterns for success. I can help. We can work together to see your life a little differently and start to make change.
Celia H McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC), Certified Transgender Care Therapist and certified in Consensual Non-Monogamy (C/ENM and Polyamory).
Do you feel like a Black Sheep? Like you’re misunderstood? Like nobody “gets you?” Then you’re in the right place! Black Sheep Counseling Services is committed to providing nonjudgmental and affirming treatment to everyone. I see both individuals 14 years and older as well as couples and polycules/multiple partners for relationship counseling. I accept Private Pay, BCBS, Behavioral Health Systems, United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna insurance. Please Note: I am currently at capacity in my practice. I do keep a waitlist, however.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC), Certified Transgender Care Therapist and certified in Consensual Non-Monogamy (C/ENM and Polyamory).
Do you feel like a Black Sheep? Like you’re misunderstood? Like nobody “gets you?” Then you’re in the right place! Black Sheep Counseling Services is committed to providing nonjudgmental and affirming treatment to everyone. I see both individuals 14 years and older as well as couples and polycules/multiple partners for relationship counseling. I accept Private Pay, BCBS, Behavioral Health Systems, United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna insurance. Please Note: I am currently at capacity in my practice. I do keep a waitlist, however.
We are trans and polyamorous entity, and welcome LGBTQIA, polyamorous, and multi-amorous persons.
This is the tough part. Picking a therapist to try. We get it. It's hard to find a therapist you can trust. Someone who gets you. Life is overwhelming sometimes. Whether it's anxiety, grief, trauma, or depression, it makes life harder to be the version of yourself that you want to be. Therapy can be affordable for everyone. Worried that you can't afford. We can work it out. We are here to help.
We are trans and polyamorous entity, and welcome LGBTQIA, polyamorous, and multi-amorous persons.
This is the tough part. Picking a therapist to try. We get it. It's hard to find a therapist you can trust. Someone who gets you. Life is overwhelming sometimes. Whether it's anxiety, grief, trauma, or depression, it makes life harder to be the version of yourself that you want to be. Therapy can be affordable for everyone. Worried that you can't afford. We can work it out. We are here to help.
With a focus on compassionate care, I see many people in the LGBTQIA community.
I believe that positive growth and change occur in the context of healthy relationships. The relationship that one has with oneself is foundational to healthy relating. Counseling is an avenue for better understanding oneself as well as oneself in relationship with others.
With a focus on compassionate care, I see many people in the LGBTQIA community.
I believe that positive growth and change occur in the context of healthy relationships. The relationship that one has with oneself is foundational to healthy relating. Counseling is an avenue for better understanding oneself as well as oneself in relationship with others.
My passion is supporting individuals around identity and LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety and mood disorders, and strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
My specialities include the use of mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT and DBT for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, behavioral issues, suicidal ideations, and history of abuse.
My passion is supporting individuals around identity and LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety and mood disorders, and strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
My specialities include the use of mindfulness, somatic practices, CBT and DBT for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, behavioral issues, suicidal ideations, and history of abuse.
I work with couples issues (from things as simple as figuring out how to address day-to-day matters, to heavier topics such as premarital or how to navigate a separation), sexual issues, family conflicts such as those between parents and their kids, LGBTQIA+ specific struggles, and also issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, etc
Hey there, my name’s Lucas, and I’m a licensed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples! I work with clients on specific issues they highlight and see as the things that need to be addressed the most, but I also take a holistic approach and address whatever you and I through therapy identify as compounding factors - be they internal, such as trauma, or external, such as relationship troubles.
I work with couples issues (from things as simple as figuring out how to address day-to-day matters, to heavier topics such as premarital or how to navigate a separation), sexual issues, family conflicts such as those between parents and their kids, LGBTQIA+ specific struggles, and also issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, etc
Hey there, my name’s Lucas, and I’m a licensed therapist who works with teens, adults, and couples! I work with clients on specific issues they highlight and see as the things that need to be addressed the most, but I also take a holistic approach and address whatever you and I through therapy identify as compounding factors - be they internal, such as trauma, or external, such as relationship troubles.
I currently specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gender identity.
I believe in helping individuals find agency within their lives. It is my philosophy that everyone, regardless of individual challenges, should have access to the tools of self-improvement. As a therapist, my goal is to empower clients by helping them gain insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact one another.
I currently specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gender identity.
I believe in helping individuals find agency within their lives. It is my philosophy that everyone, regardless of individual challenges, should have access to the tools of self-improvement. As a therapist, my goal is to empower clients by helping them gain insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact one another.
Reframe Counseling and Wellness/Candace Bailey,LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Candace Bailey and I offer confidential and professional counseling to adults and adolescents who are in need of talk therapy for life stressors, depression, anxiety, family/marriage issues, career/school issues, LGBTQIA affirming, trauma/grief, and other various mental health concerns.
I work with ages 13 and older. Some of my specialties include women's issues, LGBTQIA, and military life issues. Feel free to contact me for more information about my practice and appointment requests. All communication is private and confidential.
My name is Candace Bailey and I offer confidential and professional counseling to adults and adolescents who are in need of talk therapy for life stressors, depression, anxiety, family/marriage issues, career/school issues, LGBTQIA affirming, trauma/grief, and other various mental health concerns.
I work with ages 13 and older. Some of my specialties include women's issues, LGBTQIA, and military life issues. Feel free to contact me for more information about my practice and appointment requests. All communication is private and confidential.
My professional background includes working extensively with adults on Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, and LGBTQ populations.
I approach counseling from a client-centered and affirming perspective utilizing Strength Based Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Acceptable to assist clients in maximizing their full potentials.
My professional background includes working extensively with adults on Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, and LGBTQ populations.
I approach counseling from a client-centered and affirming perspective utilizing Strength Based Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Acceptable to assist clients in maximizing their full potentials.
I am a rehabilitation counselor that specializes with diverse populations which include the LGBT and disability communities.
It is my belief that you can reach your goal(s) if you chose to with the right mix of support and encouragement. I am here to help you get there. Call me, I look forward to working with you.
I am a rehabilitation counselor that specializes with diverse populations which include the LGBT and disability communities.
It is my belief that you can reach your goal(s) if you chose to with the right mix of support and encouragement. I am here to help you get there. Call me, I look forward to working with you.
I'm passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life, but also proudly serves those of all religions, LGBTQIA+ community at large.
Using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), I work with the client to notice how their thoughts and feelings impact their behavior, as well as create new ways of behaving that will move the client closer to their goals. I also use Narrative Therapy because it uncovers opportunities for growth & development as well as help us better understand ourselves.
I'm passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life, but also proudly serves those of all religions, LGBTQIA+ community at large.
Using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), I work with the client to notice how their thoughts and feelings impact their behavior, as well as create new ways of behaving that will move the client closer to their goals. I also use Narrative Therapy because it uncovers opportunities for growth & development as well as help us better understand ourselves.
I support LGBTQ+ individuals in their desire to live freely & authentically by providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore identity & related concerns.
I specialize in helping adults & adolescents express and understand their emotions, strengthen relationships, & gain confidence through self-reflection. No two people are alike, which is why I never rely on a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, in a respectful environment, my clients and I co-create an individualized plan to meet their goals. We will focus on reducing current suffering, while also exploring factors from your past that may contribute to present day difficulties. I view my role as helping people become their best selves. I welcome clients who are eager for change & ready to invest in themselves.
I support LGBTQ+ individuals in their desire to live freely & authentically by providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore identity & related concerns.
I specialize in helping adults & adolescents express and understand their emotions, strengthen relationships, & gain confidence through self-reflection. No two people are alike, which is why I never rely on a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, in a respectful environment, my clients and I co-create an individualized plan to meet their goals. We will focus on reducing current suffering, while also exploring factors from your past that may contribute to present day difficulties. I view my role as helping people become their best selves. I welcome clients who are eager for change & ready to invest in themselves.
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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.