Lesbian Therapists in Litchfield Park, AZ
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, relationship problems, or feel like you can’t get past the bad things that have happened to you? I believe that even in our darkest hours, we can still find beauty, peace, and joy. Fun too! My motto is "We are all a work in progress." This idea allows us to balance self-acceptance as we are now, while still striving to be our best self. As a trauma-informed therapist, I will be your copilot on the road to wellness. Helping you to feel empowered and capable to make the changes you want. My warm and direct approach will help you feel understood yet challenged to get outside your comfort zone.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, relationship problems, or feel like you can’t get past the bad things that have happened to you? I believe that even in our darkest hours, we can still find beauty, peace, and joy. Fun too! My motto is "We are all a work in progress." This idea allows us to balance self-acceptance as we are now, while still striving to be our best self. As a trauma-informed therapist, I will be your copilot on the road to wellness. Helping you to feel empowered and capable to make the changes you want. My warm and direct approach will help you feel understood yet challenged to get outside your comfort zone.
You’re the one everyone depends on, strong, capable, always holding it together. But inside, you’re tired. You’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just feeling lost. You might struggle with setting boundaries, feeling heard in your relationships, or letting go of past hurt. What you want is simple: peace of mind, confidence in your choices, and a space where you get to fall apart and be supported.
You’re the one everyone depends on, strong, capable, always holding it together. But inside, you’re tired. You’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just feeling lost. You might struggle with setting boundaries, feeling heard in your relationships, or letting go of past hurt. What you want is simple: peace of mind, confidence in your choices, and a space where you get to fall apart and be supported.
I have experience working with many areas, including anxiety, depression, any of life's necessary adjustments, marriage and family concerns, and more. I appreciate when a client is willing to consider new ideas, to practice what we've worked on together, and to implement those new ideas into practice in day to day life. My ideal client is a collaborative individual, excited for new perspective and willing to meet those challenges head on. Tell me what you think! We are partners through this process together.
I have experience working with many areas, including anxiety, depression, any of life's necessary adjustments, marriage and family concerns, and more. I appreciate when a client is willing to consider new ideas, to practice what we've worked on together, and to implement those new ideas into practice in day to day life. My ideal client is a collaborative individual, excited for new perspective and willing to meet those challenges head on. Tell me what you think! We are partners through this process together.
We serve individuals who are currently finding it difficult to manage life stressors as it relates to work, relationships, dealing with losses, school stress and/or other life challenges.
We serve individuals who are currently finding it difficult to manage life stressors as it relates to work, relationships, dealing with losses, school stress and/or other life challenges.
Dr. Jessica Hotchkiss
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, CCLS, NCC, GC-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
We all need support in our lives. My name is Jessica, a relational counselor with a passion for helping people find hope and healing in the most difficult circumstances. Counseling can provide support for personal growth, self-awareness, trauma, anxiety/depression and relationships. Additionally, as a Certified Grief Counselor and Certified Child Life Specialist, I offer specialized support for children, adults, and families experiencing grief and loss, chronic/terminal medical conditions, and medical trauma. *I now only offer telehealth counseling.*
We all need support in our lives. My name is Jessica, a relational counselor with a passion for helping people find hope and healing in the most difficult circumstances. Counseling can provide support for personal growth, self-awareness, trauma, anxiety/depression and relationships. Additionally, as a Certified Grief Counselor and Certified Child Life Specialist, I offer specialized support for children, adults, and families experiencing grief and loss, chronic/terminal medical conditions, and medical trauma. *I now only offer telehealth counseling.*
Have you experienced betrayal by a partner or found yourself acting out in addictive, risky behaviors and want help? Rise Up Recover, LLC provides online groups for recovery from trauma and addiction. Skilled therapists are here to help you walk toward the journey of recovery. We also offer in-person intensive workshops. Ria Flanagan is also a Clinical Supervisor, a CSAT Supervisor, and Doctoral student studying leadership and organizational psychology. She also runs a coaching business IWWC, LLC including workshops on personal and leadership development, and recovery from childhood trauma and betrayal trauma.
Have you experienced betrayal by a partner or found yourself acting out in addictive, risky behaviors and want help? Rise Up Recover, LLC provides online groups for recovery from trauma and addiction. Skilled therapists are here to help you walk toward the journey of recovery. We also offer in-person intensive workshops. Ria Flanagan is also a Clinical Supervisor, a CSAT Supervisor, and Doctoral student studying leadership and organizational psychology. She also runs a coaching business IWWC, LLC including workshops on personal and leadership development, and recovery from childhood trauma and betrayal trauma.
Ages 14 and up. Aetna, BCBS, Optum/UHC/UMR, & Self-Pay. Do you have trauma, thoughts, feelings, or individuals you want to be in peace with? Reach out. Dr. Sabit is compassionate, professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work together to give you a fresh start in life. Dr. Sabit's training is specifically focused in human development, personality theories, complex trauma, psychosexual development, generational trauma, depression, repression, social and emotional struggles, and behavioral and emotional impact of medical illnesses. Dr. Sabit is an EMDR therapist (9+ years) & an EMDR Consultant.
Ages 14 and up. Aetna, BCBS, Optum/UHC/UMR, & Self-Pay. Do you have trauma, thoughts, feelings, or individuals you want to be in peace with? Reach out. Dr. Sabit is compassionate, professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work together to give you a fresh start in life. Dr. Sabit's training is specifically focused in human development, personality theories, complex trauma, psychosexual development, generational trauma, depression, repression, social and emotional struggles, and behavioral and emotional impact of medical illnesses. Dr. Sabit is an EMDR therapist (9+ years) & an EMDR Consultant.
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Hello, my name is Anna, I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, my specialties include sexuality, gender diversity, paraphilias, addiction, complex trauma, autism, and ADHD. I have been trained to perform Gender Health Evaluations and can provide letters to assist with receiving gender-affirming healthcare. I focus on slowing things down, understanding behavioral patterns, noticing somatic experiences, and accepting the choices we have made. I believe that you are the expert in your life and have the capacity to create meaningful change for yourself.
Hello, my name is Anna, I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, my specialties include sexuality, gender diversity, paraphilias, addiction, complex trauma, autism, and ADHD. I have been trained to perform Gender Health Evaluations and can provide letters to assist with receiving gender-affirming healthcare. I focus on slowing things down, understanding behavioral patterns, noticing somatic experiences, and accepting the choices we have made. I believe that you are the expert in your life and have the capacity to create meaningful change for yourself.
Hi, my name is CJ, and I'm glad you're here. I specialize in supporting teenagers and adults of all ages - especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community - in healing from past and current traumas; coping with grief and loss, including pet loss; exploring self-identity, gender, and sexuality; and navigating the emotional ups and downs of life.
Hi, my name is CJ, and I'm glad you're here. I specialize in supporting teenagers and adults of all ages - especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community - in healing from past and current traumas; coping with grief and loss, including pet loss; exploring self-identity, gender, and sexuality; and navigating the emotional ups and downs of life.
As an EMDR Certified, Level 1+ Trained IFS Psychologist, I work collaboratively with clients to generate short-term and long-term goals leading to changes which bring more acceptance, joy, and contentment in life. Along the way, skills will be developed that help clients feel more resilient which may allow them to step out of the habits & patterns that have brought frustration/angst to their lives. Clinical approaches help gain more clarity about the impact of key events, issues and patterns in life. I seek to understand the impact of one's lived experience, family history, values, etc. on development & relationships with others.
As an EMDR Certified, Level 1+ Trained IFS Psychologist, I work collaboratively with clients to generate short-term and long-term goals leading to changes which bring more acceptance, joy, and contentment in life. Along the way, skills will be developed that help clients feel more resilient which may allow them to step out of the habits & patterns that have brought frustration/angst to their lives. Clinical approaches help gain more clarity about the impact of key events, issues and patterns in life. I seek to understand the impact of one's lived experience, family history, values, etc. on development & relationships with others.
I’m not here to fix you, I’m here to help you live more fully as your true self. That means honoring the dark and light parts of life, and giving space to all of the parts of you, even the ones you don’t like very much. The goal isn’t to have a perfect life, it’s to learn to love the life you have. That means feeling our emotions, understanding ourselves and accepting every piece of our story so we can find real peace.
I am passionate about supporting people who have experienced significant loss or trauma in their life, and helping them find a way to feel like themselves again as they continue on.
I’m not here to fix you, I’m here to help you live more fully as your true self. That means honoring the dark and light parts of life, and giving space to all of the parts of you, even the ones you don’t like very much. The goal isn’t to have a perfect life, it’s to learn to love the life you have. That means feeling our emotions, understanding ourselves and accepting every piece of our story so we can find real peace.
I am passionate about supporting people who have experienced significant loss or trauma in their life, and helping them find a way to feel like themselves again as they continue on.
You don't need another person telling you how to think differently. You need a place where your whole self is welcome; your body, emotions, relationships, fears, and desires.
At Rooted Resonance, therapy is about coming home to yourself.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have done the work therapy, books, mindfulness yet still feel stuck in anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, shame, or disconnection from themselves. Insight alone doesn't always create lasting change.
You don't need another person telling you how to think differently. You need a place where your whole self is welcome; your body, emotions, relationships, fears, and desires.
At Rooted Resonance, therapy is about coming home to yourself.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have done the work therapy, books, mindfulness yet still feel stuck in anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, shame, or disconnection from themselves. Insight alone doesn't always create lasting change.
My name is Tiquana Hill and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, Georgia, Texas with approximately 10 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, adolescents and children in a variety of settings. I have 7 years of experience providing outpatient therapy to adults and adolescents. I have experience with a variety of stressors including family trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem/ self-image, career development, romantic/pre-marital, PTSD/Trauma, lack of communication and several other undesirable behaviors that may effect your daily living.
My name is Tiquana Hill and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, Georgia, Texas with approximately 10 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, adolescents and children in a variety of settings. I have 7 years of experience providing outpatient therapy to adults and adolescents. I have experience with a variety of stressors including family trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem/ self-image, career development, romantic/pre-marital, PTSD/Trauma, lack of communication and several other undesirable behaviors that may effect your daily living.
You might be here because something no longer fits—your faith, a relationship, a role you were taught to carry, or the version of yourself that learned to stay quiet to belong. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are making daily life harder to navigate. You’re thoughtful and values-driven, but tired of second-guessing yourself. Therapy can be a place to slow down, rebuild self-trust, and create a life that feels aligned and genuinely yours. Serving clients in Arizona and Utah.
You might be here because something no longer fits—your faith, a relationship, a role you were taught to carry, or the version of yourself that learned to stay quiet to belong. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are making daily life harder to navigate. You’re thoughtful and values-driven, but tired of second-guessing yourself. Therapy can be a place to slow down, rebuild self-trust, and create a life that feels aligned and genuinely yours. Serving clients in Arizona and Utah.
My ideal clients are high-functioning but tired: Black women, LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent professionals, caregivers, and creatives who've spent years showing up for everyone else. They arrive carrying burnout, complex trauma, identity strain, or relationship stress — often after feeling unseen in therapy before. Using EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, and CBT/DBT, I help them regulate their nervous systems, understand protective patterns, and reconnect to parts of themselves they've had to shrink or shelve. We move at their pace, without pressure to perform. My goal isn't to fix them — it's to walk alongside them as they come home to who
My ideal clients are high-functioning but tired: Black women, LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent professionals, caregivers, and creatives who've spent years showing up for everyone else. They arrive carrying burnout, complex trauma, identity strain, or relationship stress — often after feeling unseen in therapy before. Using EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, and CBT/DBT, I help them regulate their nervous systems, understand protective patterns, and reconnect to parts of themselves they've had to shrink or shelve. We move at their pace, without pressure to perform. My goal isn't to fix them — it's to walk alongside them as they come home to who
Ambrose (nicola) Fulk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide therapy to adults that focuses on the understanding and reduction of undesired symptoms, acceptance, empowerment, authenticity, and the improvement of your mental health and wellness. I am a directive, goal-oriented, and active clinician that will work with you on examining your patterns of thinking, learning to understand and better regulate your mood, and increasing healthy behaviors. I believe everyone is entitled and deserving of the life they want to live.
I utilize a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I provide therapy to adults that focuses on the understanding and reduction of undesired symptoms, acceptance, empowerment, authenticity, and the improvement of your mental health and wellness. I am a directive, goal-oriented, and active clinician that will work with you on examining your patterns of thinking, learning to understand and better regulate your mood, and increasing healthy behaviors. I believe everyone is entitled and deserving of the life they want to live.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Would you like to talk about gender with a caring professional in a confidential space? We are a therapy practice devoted to supporting teens, adults, and families who are transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender queer, or just wanting to explore gender identity. We can connect you to needed resources, write referral letters, and network you in to our LGBTQ supportive community. Most importantly we value creating safe and trusting therapeutic relationships so that we can be in the journey of gender identity with you and you do not have to go it alone.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Would you like to talk about gender with a caring professional in a confidential space? We are a therapy practice devoted to supporting teens, adults, and families who are transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender queer, or just wanting to explore gender identity. We can connect you to needed resources, write referral letters, and network you in to our LGBTQ supportive community. Most importantly we value creating safe and trusting therapeutic relationships so that we can be in the journey of gender identity with you and you do not have to go it alone.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.
Are you feeling stressed, sad, in pain, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! Since 2007, I've counseled diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier, & brighter present & future.
Aloha!
My name is Dillon (they/them), and I am a queer therapist originally from the occupied island of Hawai’i. I specialize in working with queer, trans/gender expansive folks, people in multiamorous relationships, and folks who are discovering the power in their identity. My primary specialty is helping trans/queer individuals explore what their identity means to them and navigate social, medical, and legal transition options.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ business owners, healthcare workers, and dancers who need a safe place to discuss their daily stressors and work on developing better boundaries.
Aloha!
My name is Dillon (they/them), and I am a queer therapist originally from the occupied island of Hawai’i. I specialize in working with queer, trans/gender expansive folks, people in multiamorous relationships, and folks who are discovering the power in their identity. My primary specialty is helping trans/queer individuals explore what their identity means to them and navigate social, medical, and legal transition options.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ business owners, healthcare workers, and dancers who need a safe place to discuss their daily stressors and work on developing better boundaries.
Maybe you are the person who “has it all together,” but deep down is struggling with unprocessed childhood trauma, attachment wounds, relationship trauma, or boundary setting. You have quiet, yet core beliefs like “I’m not good enough.” You might be grieving the loss of a loved one, looking for ways to stay connected to them and feeling unseen by those around you. Maybe you are a teen or young adult experiencing the complex realities of growing up, navigating relationships, and deciding on what you want for your future. Or perhaps you just want a space to vent and express your feelings about the current state of the world.
Maybe you are the person who “has it all together,” but deep down is struggling with unprocessed childhood trauma, attachment wounds, relationship trauma, or boundary setting. You have quiet, yet core beliefs like “I’m not good enough.” You might be grieving the loss of a loved one, looking for ways to stay connected to them and feeling unseen by those around you. Maybe you are a teen or young adult experiencing the complex realities of growing up, navigating relationships, and deciding on what you want for your future. Or perhaps you just want a space to vent and express your feelings about the current state of the world.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.