LGBTQ+ Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ
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Rick Isenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a proud member of the
LGBTQ
community, I work with those who feel alone, different, bullied, abandoned, and afraid.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you ready for a change for the better? Then let me help you. I work with people who feel unfulfilled and dissatisfied; people who feel frustrated in their ability to connect with others or themselves; people who feel ashamed, inauthentic, blocked, or unable to live to their fullest potential. I believe in your ability to make a difference in your life and with your life; I have devoted my career to helping people like you.
Tyler Alexander
Counselor, LAC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I currently work with all
LGBTQ
+ clients in central Phoenix.
I have my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University. During my professional experience, I have had the opportunity to support clients ranging from adolescents to adults. My main focus is on the therapeutic relationship with the client. I believe creating a safe space for the client and therapist to connect cultivates trust and makes the client feel validated in their journey. As a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I can understand the challenges that comes with navigating the process of trying to best understand yourself and explore what makes you feel the most comfortable.
Tres Adames
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, BCPC, CPT
4 Endorsed
4 Endorsed
Are
LGBTQ
+ but also a spiritual person? Are you looking for a place that respects who you are and doesn't question your faith in the process? I specialize in helping
LGBTQ
+ adults and teens struggling with various emotional and relational issues. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and complex situations including grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship problems with insight on how these issues intersect with one's spirituality. I also work with those who are wrestling with their faith, whether they have experienced church hurt, trauma, or are seeking to reconcile their faith and sexuality.
Ashley Pangilinan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Ashley! I am a therapist at Ellie Mental Health in Scottsdale. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and strive to provide a safe and judgement-free space for us to work together toward your goals. It is important to me to build a strong and trusting relationship, facilitating a space where you are able to feel comfortable opening up. I specialize in trauma and the
LGBTQ
+ community. I also have diverse experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, gender/sexual identity, domestic violence, BPD, and neurodivergence. I am experienced and open to working with all ages!
Not accepting new clients
Sharna Horn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My experience includes the
LGBTQ
community, mood disorders, substance use, grief, trauma, major life changes, youth and adolescents, couples counseling and group counseling.
I am proud to say that I’m a generalized that have specialized in meeting my clients where they are at. I want to walk alongside my clients on their journey towards healing and thriving in their lives. I don’t have an “ideal” client because each client is unique. We all come to the table at different stages in our life which means as a clinician and supervisor it is my goal to support you as a client to get to your goals or as a supervises grow as a clinician into who you want to be as a therapist.
Jordan Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As a
queer
woman of color, I believe in creating a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space that allows clients to grow safely.
Hi! I’m Jordan Hicks (she/they), and I am accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker at the Gender Identity Center in Phoenix. I received my bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Psychology with a focus on Gender Studies and Human Development. I earned my Master of Arts in Social Work from The University of Chicago, with a focus on trauma informed care. I recently moved back to Arizona to begin my professional career. I believe knowing oneself intimately is a special gift that we all deserve. Therapy can be used as a guiding tool in understanding your mind and body in more intimate ways.
Jay Lance Lary
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC, THTC
Verified
Verified
Let's chat about how therapy in an
LGBTQ
+ affirming environment may by what you're looking for and how it can help you move forward to reach your goals.
Affirmative therapy provides a safe environment for clients in the
LGBTQ
+ community to express and understand their unique emotional and mental health needs in a heteronormative culture. As part of the community, I approach everyone with an open mind understanding my experience may be similar but also unique from your own identity and sexual experience. Most of my therapy is provided via online video sessions. I have completed certification in telemental health to better assist my clients. Online therapy provides greater access to clients, offers greater flexibility, removes barriers to therapy, & decreases anxiety to seeking care.
John Santacrose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My experience has included psychotherapy in non-profit setting serving a diverse group of clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, coping skills, self-esteem, grief/loss,
LGBTQA
+, HIV, stigma, men's issues, and relationship.
We have all faced adversity, distress, anxiety or depression and during these times we can feel incredibly overwhelmed and alone. My clients often reminded me that it only takes one courageous step to bring about positive meaningful change. I believe that this is the time that we should reach out courageously for assistance and start to look for answers to deal with these challenges. I encourage you to take that first step. I meet my clients where they are in the moment and help them in managing their feelings and provide overall emotional support.
Annie Memmott
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in facilitating individuals who identify as
LGBTQIA
+ as well as addiction treatment.
Have you always known you were different? Like, so different most people just... don't get it? It may feel like there is just no corner of the planet where you can be yourself. You have spent your whole life trying to be what everyone else wanted you to be. When you think about who you are, you can't really put a finger on what that is exactly. Maybe you believe that if you just play along with everyone else you will be safe, successful, and better off. Maybe you have reached a point where you realize that, that is no longer working for you. I am here to listen and give a voice to who you are and would like to be.
Not accepting new clients
Alessia Kosta
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
and
trans
-affirming therapist, I also work with individuals who are navigating and defining their identity in life.
When we experience feelings of hollowness, sadness, anger, and anxiety, it can impact our relationships with others and ourselves. This can make us feel like we have no direction in life and no way to find our purpose. To help others navigate these struggles, I use a trauma-informed perspective to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. This means taking your internal experiences, family dynamics, identity, and possible social barriers into account to provide care that is the best fit for you.
Enrique I. Gracian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
He especially loves delivering the Affirmative CBT plan with
LGBTQ
+ individuals, the Racial Stress plan, and the Unified Protocol for anxiety, depression, or bipolar mood disorder.
Dr. Enrique I. Gracian joined Therapy Lab in early 2020 while completing his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute. Therapy Lab clients and the team appreciate the compassion, intellect, and sense of humor that Dr. Gracian brings to his sessions. With his additional expertise in neuroscience—the human brain, Dr. Gracian brings that special insight into his work with clients. He specializes in all Therapy Lab plans and treatments, including the Unified Protocol, CBT for Insomnia, CBT for IBS, DBT-based interpersonal and emotion regulation, positive psychology, VR-enhanced exposure therapy, and crisis response.
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Tee Jay Netters
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TF-CBT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The world is constantly evolving and can be hard to navigate with life transitions and stress, especially for
gay
men and people of color. My goal is to provide services to those that struggle with barriers of PTSD, communication relationship issues, and life transitions. I utilize a unique systemic approach to working with individuals and couples. I enjoy guiding and exploring solutions at a client-centered pace using accountability for change.
Gender Identity Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
***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.
Maureen Zdanis
Psychologist, PhD, she/her
Verified
Verified
At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked extensively with clients across all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have a speciality in working with
LGBTQIA
+ individuals, especially GNC and
transgender
folks. I am licensed to treat people in about 25 states. This means if you relocate for college or other life circumstances, you can maintain continuity of treatment.
Suzanne DeSerto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC, CTC
Verified
Verified
My experience is working with individuals, adolescents, couples and families and my areas of specialties are marriage & family therapy, addictions, alcoholism/substance abuse, adolescents, depression/anxiety, fertility issues,
LGBTQ
*, divorce/co-parenting. I have a warm and empathic style and focus on strengths that allows a client to empower themselves.
Not accepting new clients
Kim Glenn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a kink-positive, and
LGBTQ
-affirmative therapist.
As an AASECT certified sex and relationship therapist, I believe our sexuality, and our relationships with others are important contributors to our overall well-being. When we are out of sync with ourselves, or with the ones we love, we may experience anxiety, depression, fear, and shame. I provide a nurturing place where individuals and couples can learn to experience joy, curiosity, and acceptance of themselves, and with their significant others. I specialize in sexual challenges such as mismatched desire, low or absent desire, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, inability to achieve orgasm, and erotic injuries such as infidelity.
Amber Cline
Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a compassionate and empathetic counselor with over 3 years of counseling experience working with teenagers and adults. My specialties include helping manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harming,
LGBTQ
+ issues, identity struggles, grief & loss, major life changes, trauma, attachment, family and peer relationship problems, communication, work or school problems, anger, and bipolar disorder. My therapeutic approaches I use include supportive counseling, person-centered and strengths-based.
Haley Fieger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you tired, burnt out, or feeling lost? I get it, I really do! I am passionate about creating a safe place for anyone experiencing stress or a lack of control, major life transitions (i.e. adulthood, college, starting a family, marriage), individuals who have been exposed to trauma, and for those identifying with the
LGBTQ
+ community. I also am passionate about working with couples and families and helping them communicate effectively and love more openly through increased vulnerability in their relationship.
Lisa Stewart Demas
Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
Therapy should be a positive experience for you and when you find the right therapist for you, it is meaningful. I believe all people can benefit from therapy and it’s a courageous step to take. I offer my warmth to allow you to unpack what you need to in a safe place. Some of the most requested types of psychotherapy I provide are: Couples and family, individuation work, strained relationships, healing the inner child, ADHD, codependency, women’s issues, men’s issues, trauma,
LGBTQIA
, career counseling, self-esteem, stress techniques, healthy parenting, love addiction, anxiety, depression, and grieving.
Not accepting new clients
Kiesha Collins
Counselor, ACMHC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with Trauma, PTSD, ADHD,
LGBTQIA
+, and Psychedelic Integration Therapy.
Uncomfortable feelings and memories from your past have been making it super hard to focus. Hard to really connect with others. And sometimes to even get through another day. You feel trapped in patterns you're sick of but not sure how to break them on your own. You've been needing a safe space to work through and heal all this trauma. If this resonates with you, I believe you stumbled upon my page for a reason.
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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.