LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lowell, AR
Kendyl Tinsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, TAC
Verified Verified
Lowell, AR 72745
With over a decade experience in a variety of settings, my passion lies in working a hybrid of school based and outpatient - working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population. I most enjoy working through life transitions be it changes in circumstances, gender/sexuality, the natural ebbs and flows of life, or taking the next step (adulthood, career, marriage, etc). I am trained in EMDR & TF-CBT, thus I excel at working with trauma. I'm a GALAP pledge signer and take a no gatekeeping approach to serving trans and nonbinary clients. I enjoy helping families find common ground and mutual respect even around difficult subjects.
With over a decade experience in a variety of settings, my passion lies in working a hybrid of school based and outpatient - working with teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ population. I most enjoy working through life transitions be it changes in circumstances, gender/sexuality, the natural ebbs and flows of life, or taking the next step (adulthood, career, marriage, etc). I am trained in EMDR & TF-CBT, thus I excel at working with trauma. I'm a GALAP pledge signer and take a no gatekeeping approach to serving trans and nonbinary clients. I enjoy helping families find common ground and mutual respect even around difficult subjects.
Brandon Thurman
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Lowell, AR 72745
I provide home-based behavioral therapies to the Northwest Arkansas community, working with the families of children 18 months to 18 years of age with challenging behaviors and/or developmental delays. Parent consults are the foundation of the services I provide, empowering you as the parent with the skills to help your child most fully express who they are. I also offer fun, play-based 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autistic children to teach them pivotal skills in the areas of communication and behavior reduction. In addition, I can provide telehealth services throughout the state of Arkansas.
I provide home-based behavioral therapies to the Northwest Arkansas community, working with the families of children 18 months to 18 years of age with challenging behaviors and/or developmental delays. Parent consults are the foundation of the services I provide, empowering you as the parent with the skills to help your child most fully express who they are. I also offer fun, play-based 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autistic children to teach them pivotal skills in the areas of communication and behavior reduction. In addition, I can provide telehealth services throughout the state of Arkansas.
Sean Hutchens
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lowell, AR 72745
Learning, growing and improving is something that should be a lifelong endeavor. If you are reading this, then clearly you are looking for help in this journey we know as life. Everything I do as a counselor revolves around helping people learn, grow and improve themselves – whether this means overcoming trauma experienced, recent life changes, or just looking to better understand how you operate as a person, my goal is for you to be able to walk away from working with me saying, “I am a better version of myself than I was a year ago”.
Learning, growing and improving is something that should be a lifelong endeavor. If you are reading this, then clearly you are looking for help in this journey we know as life. Everything I do as a counselor revolves around helping people learn, grow and improve themselves – whether this means overcoming trauma experienced, recent life changes, or just looking to better understand how you operate as a person, my goal is for you to be able to walk away from working with me saying, “I am a better version of myself than I was a year ago”.
The Therapy Office
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Lowell, AR 72745
Feeling exhausted from endless scrolling, clicking on ads, and trying every magic fix? If you've been on this search forever, tried all the fads, and still find yourself overwhelmed and at square one, we've got your back. At The Therapy Office, we offer in-office and telehealth counseling specifically for teens and young adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, and depression. No more endless searches, it's time to find the support you've been looking for.
Feeling exhausted from endless scrolling, clicking on ads, and trying every magic fix? If you've been on this search forever, tried all the fads, and still find yourself overwhelmed and at square one, we've got your back. At The Therapy Office, we offer in-office and telehealth counseling specifically for teens and young adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, and depression. No more endless searches, it's time to find the support you've been looking for.
Julie Higginbottom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lowell, AR 72745 (Online Only)
Overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or sadness? Have you experienced some recent changes (new baby, career, move, relationship) that have thrown you for a loop? Many people experience anxiety, depression, or grief, but some have difficultly trying to manage these feelings. If you are feeling stuck, let me help you explore how to make positive changes in your life by learning simple techniques and tools to help you find some inner peace and find joy in life again. You don’t have to figure it out on your own!
Overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or sadness? Have you experienced some recent changes (new baby, career, move, relationship) that have thrown you for a loop? Many people experience anxiety, depression, or grief, but some have difficultly trying to manage these feelings. If you are feeling stuck, let me help you explore how to make positive changes in your life by learning simple techniques and tools to help you find some inner peace and find joy in life again. You don’t have to figure it out on your own!
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Shelley E Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I especially welcome those in the LGBTQ+ community--and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender.
My style is client-centered, authentic and strengths-based. I will be a catalyst for helping you to see and understand yourself, so that you can live your life at your highest potential. Through active listening, empathy, and validation of experience, we will uncover the courage and skills you have within you in order to achieve positive, lasting change.
I especially welcome those in the LGBTQ+ community--and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender.
My style is client-centered, authentic and strengths-based. I will be a catalyst for helping you to see and understand yourself, so that you can live your life at your highest potential. Through active listening, empathy, and validation of experience, we will uncover the courage and skills you have within you in order to achieve positive, lasting change.
Lauren Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Lauren is passionate about helping clients find patterns and make connections. She is a very engaged therapist who asks unique questions to bring you clarity and a fresh perspective. Her clinical interests include trauma, family conflict, relationship dynamics, attachment, anxiety, and identity exploration. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic therapy, which recognizes the profound impact our past experiences have on our present thoughts and behaviors. Lauren studied social work at NYU and NYU Shanghai, and received training at The New School University. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and values a diverse clientele.
Lauren is passionate about helping clients find patterns and make connections. She is a very engaged therapist who asks unique questions to bring you clarity and a fresh perspective. Her clinical interests include trauma, family conflict, relationship dynamics, attachment, anxiety, and identity exploration. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic therapy, which recognizes the profound impact our past experiences have on our present thoughts and behaviors. Lauren studied social work at NYU and NYU Shanghai, and received training at The New School University. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and values a diverse clientele.
Shelby Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
As a trained EMDR practitioner and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, one of my specialities is working at the intersection of trauma and LGBTQ+ identities.
Taking in-person & telehealth clients - I’m happy you have made it here and can’t wait to see how therapy might improve your life. I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and couples. While I work with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, I have specific experience working with trauma, abuse, anxiety, attachment/relationship dynamics, identity development, and adjustment to life changes. Often people who are seeking therapy are hoping to find a sense of control in their life and assurance that they are not alone in their experiences. No matter what brings you to seek therapy, I am here for your journey.
As a trained EMDR practitioner and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, one of my specialities is working at the intersection of trauma and LGBTQ+ identities.
Taking in-person & telehealth clients - I’m happy you have made it here and can’t wait to see how therapy might improve your life. I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, and couples. While I work with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, I have specific experience working with trauma, abuse, anxiety, attachment/relationship dynamics, identity development, and adjustment to life changes. Often people who are seeking therapy are hoping to find a sense of control in their life and assurance that they are not alone in their experiences. No matter what brings you to seek therapy, I am here for your journey.
Jason LeCompte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a proud founding member of the Bentonville Counseling Collective, a one-of-a-kind counseling practice in NWA. We are individual counselors working together to provide excellent, affordable, and tailored therapy for a vast array of clients. For the past several years we have worked with individuals, couples, and families on many different issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, trauma, grief, LGBTQ issues, and many others. Whatever the challenge, the Bentonville Counseling Collective can help you overcome it, and help you be happier and more fulfilled in your life.
I'm a proud founding member of the Bentonville Counseling Collective, a one-of-a-kind counseling practice in NWA. We are individual counselors working together to provide excellent, affordable, and tailored therapy for a vast array of clients. For the past several years we have worked with individuals, couples, and families on many different issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, trauma, grief, LGBTQ issues, and many others. Whatever the challenge, the Bentonville Counseling Collective can help you overcome it, and help you be happier and more fulfilled in your life.
Jamey Lamb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72764 (Online Only)
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, and grief.
Unprecedented. That's a word that's been thrown around about life for a while now. What I know is that times are in fact... weird... and difficult. There are some things that feel downright impossible. Maybe life has you anxious, sad, lonely, confused, angry, or afraid. I am living in these times, just like you, so let's work together on your goals (or figuring those out) and get you to feeling more empowered and more confident with less overall stress.
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, and grief.
Unprecedented. That's a word that's been thrown around about life for a while now. What I know is that times are in fact... weird... and difficult. There are some things that feel downright impossible. Maybe life has you anxious, sad, lonely, confused, angry, or afraid. I am living in these times, just like you, so let's work together on your goals (or figuring those out) and get you to feeling more empowered and more confident with less overall stress.
Anna Cone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72762
Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She sees clients age 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual abuse, and relationship conflict. Anna is affirming of the LGBTQA+ community and has experience supporting members of the trans community through transition.
Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She sees clients age 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual abuse, and relationship conflict. Anna is affirming of the LGBTQA+ community and has experience supporting members of the trans community through transition.
Sean Millhouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
My areas of focus include helping clients through depression, anxiety, grief, life changes, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I believe that we are the storytellers of our lives. Along the way, we may get lost due to hardship, trauma, loss, and the disconnection from our core values. In my work as a therapist, I am dedicated to helping you rewrite your story from a place of compassion, empowerment, curiosity, and acceptance. Sometimes we need to reset or rediscover our internal compass, and I would be honored to help you find your way on your path to healing and contentment.
My areas of focus include helping clients through depression, anxiety, grief, life changes, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I believe that we are the storytellers of our lives. Along the way, we may get lost due to hardship, trauma, loss, and the disconnection from our core values. In my work as a therapist, I am dedicated to helping you rewrite your story from a place of compassion, empowerment, curiosity, and acceptance. Sometimes we need to reset or rediscover our internal compass, and I would be honored to help you find your way on your path to healing and contentment.
Daveeda 'leanne' Collins
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72758
My passion is helping those struggling with LGBTQIA+, relational, and sexual concerns.
What is your greatest desire? Take a moment to really think about it. What stands in your way? You may be struggling to answer these questions. You may feel lost, confused, helpless, and overwhelmed. Maybe you feel alone or too embarrassed to talk to someone, but you don't have to brave the journey alone. Life is full of twists and turns, obstacles, and roadblocks that create a need to adjust the route to your destination. You may need help navigating the journey, and therapy is not “one size fits all.”
My passion is helping those struggling with LGBTQIA+, relational, and sexual concerns.
What is your greatest desire? Take a moment to really think about it. What stands in your way? You may be struggling to answer these questions. You may feel lost, confused, helpless, and overwhelmed. Maybe you feel alone or too embarrassed to talk to someone, but you don't have to brave the journey alone. Life is full of twists and turns, obstacles, and roadblocks that create a need to adjust the route to your destination. You may need help navigating the journey, and therapy is not “one size fits all.”
Jenni-Kay Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CYT, LCSW, ADS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
All of my services are welcoming and affirming of LGBTQ+ individuals.
From the moment we are born, our relational experiences with family, community, and nature become intimately intertwined with our physical and psychological development. Sometimes, in childhood or adulthood, life and relationships get messy and we come out of balance. I love walking alongside people who are recovering from the complexities of trauma and attachment wounds. In sessions, we explore and work to strengthen internal relationships among parts of self and then organically bring that healing and compassion outwards to help make everyday life a bit more fulfilling and in alignment with your sense of authenticity.
All of my services are welcoming and affirming of LGBTQ+ individuals.
From the moment we are born, our relational experiences with family, community, and nature become intimately intertwined with our physical and psychological development. Sometimes, in childhood or adulthood, life and relationships get messy and we come out of balance. I love walking alongside people who are recovering from the complexities of trauma and attachment wounds. In sessions, we explore and work to strengthen internal relationships among parts of self and then organically bring that healing and compassion outwards to help make everyday life a bit more fulfilling and in alignment with your sense of authenticity.
Katherine Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springdale, AR 72764
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
Daisy Bonilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rogers, AR 72756
Waitlist for new clients
While much of my experience has been centered on work with the immigrant and LGBTQIA+ community, I strive to create an open and affirmative space for all and work with adults, young adults, families, and couples.
Life’s journey can be really challenging sometimes. Hardships, relationships, and emotions can be difficult to overcome. While people come to treatment for a variety of reasons, therapy can serve as a critical anchor when you are feeling lost, broken, or stuck. I view therapy as a safe, explorative space to help you work through the problems you're experiencing as well as learn more about the relationships affecting your life.
While much of my experience has been centered on work with the immigrant and LGBTQIA+ community, I strive to create an open and affirmative space for all and work with adults, young adults, families, and couples.
Life’s journey can be really challenging sometimes. Hardships, relationships, and emotions can be difficult to overcome. While people come to treatment for a variety of reasons, therapy can serve as a critical anchor when you are feeling lost, broken, or stuck. I view therapy as a safe, explorative space to help you work through the problems you're experiencing as well as learn more about the relationships affecting your life.
Lauren McCoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rogers, AR 72757 (Online Only)
I have experience with clients seeking therapy for: couple/family counseling, infidelity, co-parenting, miscommunication, teens/children, grief, adjustment issues, stress/anxiety, depression, self esteem, LGBTQIA issues, sexuality, and more.
I focus on relationship/couples work. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, & families overcome obstacles and hardships that are throwing life off course. I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when you are truly ready for change and I applaud you for being brave enough to take the first steps towards that change. Therapy can seem scary , but the right connection with the right therapist will make it a rewarding experience. I offer nonjudgemental and safe therapy. I believe that trust between therapist and client is the foundation of a good therapeutic experience. Follow me on IG @therapylauren.
I have experience with clients seeking therapy for: couple/family counseling, infidelity, co-parenting, miscommunication, teens/children, grief, adjustment issues, stress/anxiety, depression, self esteem, LGBTQIA issues, sexuality, and more.
I focus on relationship/couples work. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, & families overcome obstacles and hardships that are throwing life off course. I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when you are truly ready for change and I applaud you for being brave enough to take the first steps towards that change. Therapy can seem scary , but the right connection with the right therapist will make it a rewarding experience. I offer nonjudgemental and safe therapy. I believe that trust between therapist and client is the foundation of a good therapeutic experience. Follow me on IG @therapylauren.
DeAnna Dale Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Springdale, AR 72762
I am LGBTQ+ accepting.
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
I am LGBTQ+ accepting.
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
Allie Wakefield
MS, LPE-I
Verified Verified
Rogers, AR 72758
When times get tough, we all need compassionate support and lots of coping skills! Allow me to help you through the hard times while teaching effective strategies to calm the inner chaos. By learning to care for yourself and understand your struggles you will find true stability and control that can be sustained, no matter the circumstances. Teens, especially need to learn these skills in order to successfully launch into adulthood. I strive to equip each of my clients with a coping skills set early on in treatment. I am trained in EMDR for treating trauma. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQ+ community.
When times get tough, we all need compassionate support and lots of coping skills! Allow me to help you through the hard times while teaching effective strategies to calm the inner chaos. By learning to care for yourself and understand your struggles you will find true stability and control that can be sustained, no matter the circumstances. Teens, especially need to learn these skills in order to successfully launch into adulthood. I strive to equip each of my clients with a coping skills set early on in treatment. I am trained in EMDR for treating trauma. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Tori Francis
Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, TA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rogers, AR 72756
479 Counseling is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and welcoming to people of all spiritualities.
Identity exploration is the heart of transformative therapy. You absolutely deserve to feel grounded in who you are, and it is my privilege to help clients explore the patterns or hardships causing inner turmoil. People often come to me with histories of emotional abuse, difficult upbringings, or toxic romantic relationships. Some feel stuck or alone in their current circumstances, and they want help navigating a tender transition. The introspective nature of therapy can be vulnerable, but the healing is often profound. Wherever you are on your journey, I will strive to help you build a more authentic and meaningful life.
479 Counseling is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and welcoming to people of all spiritualities.
Identity exploration is the heart of transformative therapy. You absolutely deserve to feel grounded in who you are, and it is my privilege to help clients explore the patterns or hardships causing inner turmoil. People often come to me with histories of emotional abuse, difficult upbringings, or toxic romantic relationships. Some feel stuck or alone in their current circumstances, and they want help navigating a tender transition. The introspective nature of therapy can be vulnerable, but the healing is often profound. Wherever you are on your journey, I will strive to help you build a more authentic and meaningful life.
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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.