LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Civano, Tucson, AZ
Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards healing yourself.
I also offer clinical supervision for associate level therapists looking to gain hours towards their license at $125 per hour.
Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards healing yourself.
I also offer clinical supervision for associate level therapists looking to gain hours towards their license at $125 per hour.
Rachel Sommerfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ADHD-CP
7 Endorsed
Civano, Tucson, AZ 85747
Hi! I'm the owner and Clinical Director of Olive Branch Counseling, a group practice in Tucson. We specialize in helping people who are neurodivergent and appear high-functioning on the surface but are experiencing burnout from masking, people pleasing and difficulty with boundaries, and just trying to do it all. Our team of therapists focuses on forming an authentic connection through humor, warmth, and sharing in the neurodivergent experience ourselves . Whether you come to our Tucson office near Ina and Oracle, our East office near Civano, or want to hop on a video call from home, we're ready to support you or your loved one!
Hi! I'm the owner and Clinical Director of Olive Branch Counseling, a group practice in Tucson. We specialize in helping people who are neurodivergent and appear high-functioning on the surface but are experiencing burnout from masking, people pleasing and difficulty with boundaries, and just trying to do it all. Our team of therapists focuses on forming an authentic connection through humor, warmth, and sharing in the neurodivergent experience ourselves . Whether you come to our Tucson office near Ina and Oracle, our East office near Civano, or want to hop on a video call from home, we're ready to support you or your loved one!
Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going well, work or school isn't enjoyable and fulfilling, you feel different or overwhelmed after a new baby, something inside of you doesn't feel quite right, or you just want to discover who you are, I can support and guide you through the obstacles keeping you from living the life you want. I can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, stress, career/school pressures, family/relationship problems, affairs, communication issues, and many more.
Life doesn't always go the way we envisioned it would. Sometimes we can handle life's curveballs, but sometimes we need some guidance to do so. Whether relationships aren't going well, work or school isn't enjoyable and fulfilling, you feel different or overwhelmed after a new baby, something inside of you doesn't feel quite right, or you just want to discover who you are, I can support and guide you through the obstacles keeping you from living the life you want. I can help with a wide range of issues like trauma, anxiety, stress, career/school pressures, family/relationship problems, affairs, communication issues, and many more.
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Clients who seek my services tend to be highly intelligent, high-achieving, analytical, creative types who strive for success not just in the workplace. They may have experienced profound trauma, which did not "break" them, but instead propelled them to be the best at what they chose to pursue. Clients may struggle with perfectionism & over-functioning, and as a result find themselves in loops of rumination, maladaptive coping, difficulties in relationships, & just feeling stuck. Clients may understand their issues logically, but their nervous system and "emotional" side can't seem to catch up. Sound like you?
Schedule online 24/7 at kimberly- gay-huynh
Clients who seek my services tend to be highly intelligent, high-achieving, analytical, creative types who strive for success not just in the workplace. They may have experienced profound trauma, which did not "break" them, but instead propelled them to be the best at what they chose to pursue. Clients may struggle with perfectionism & over-functioning, and as a result find themselves in loops of rumination, maladaptive coping, difficulties in relationships, & just feeling stuck. Clients may understand their issues logically, but their nervous system and "emotional" side can't seem to catch up. Sound like you?
You are or your child is someone who finds yourself in a constant state of “fight, flight, freeze or fawn” and are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Therapy is here to help people of all ages to incorporate new tools into their life so that they can break out of that long-held pattern. Sometimes the tools we have aren’t working. Sometimes we need new tools. Or sometimes the tools we have just need to be sharpened. I’ll provide you with options for choosing the most effective strategies for you to live your best life. As your therapist, my intention is to provide a connection that allows you to find meaning in your life.
You are or your child is someone who finds yourself in a constant state of “fight, flight, freeze or fawn” and are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Therapy is here to help people of all ages to incorporate new tools into their life so that they can break out of that long-held pattern. Sometimes the tools we have aren’t working. Sometimes we need new tools. Or sometimes the tools we have just need to be sharpened. I’ll provide you with options for choosing the most effective strategies for you to live your best life. As your therapist, my intention is to provide a connection that allows you to find meaning in your life.
I provide telehealth counseling services to clients in Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, and Minnesota. My therapeutic approach is supportive, direct, and client-centered, tailored specifically to your individual needs. My services are well-suited for anyone looking to change specific aspects of their life, heal old wounds, process long-standing patterns, or focus on personal empowerment.
I provide telehealth counseling services to clients in Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, and Minnesota. My therapeutic approach is supportive, direct, and client-centered, tailored specifically to your individual needs. My services are well-suited for anyone looking to change specific aspects of their life, heal old wounds, process long-standing patterns, or focus on personal empowerment.
Rob Zonfrelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Civano, Tucson, AZ 85747
Not accepting new clients
Thoughts are very powerful things. Sometimes we get stuck in negative, self-defeating thought spirals. We might think we're not good enough or that we're somehow undeserving of love, respect, and success. Often these thoughts are so automatic that we simply accept them as true. My goal as a therapist is to help people examine and question their negative self-beliefs. With a more accurate and balanced understanding of our talents, strengths, and value, our lives become fuller as we open up to new possibilities.
Thoughts are very powerful things. Sometimes we get stuck in negative, self-defeating thought spirals. We might think we're not good enough or that we're somehow undeserving of love, respect, and success. Often these thoughts are so automatic that we simply accept them as true. My goal as a therapist is to help people examine and question their negative self-beliefs. With a more accurate and balanced understanding of our talents, strengths, and value, our lives become fuller as we open up to new possibilities.
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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.