LGBTQ+ Therapists in Aurora, CO
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Michael D. McAllister
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a counselor specializing in working with the
LGBT
community. Are you living in the present moment or always worried about the future or dwelling in the past? Are you a harsh self critic? I choose to see myself as a work in progress that I try not to judge, but to treat with compassionate acceptance. Accepting oneself for who one is...in this present moment, is they key to emotional balance and a fulfilling life. Still, we can strive for our greatest potential by recognizing negative patterns in our lives and seeking change and healthy balance. For more details: www.NowTherapy.com
Steph Ostrow
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LMT, YT500
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My specialty is working with people who are
LGBTQ
, I am a proud
trans
& nonbinary person.
Are you ready to connect your mind and body, and build a better relationship with yourself? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration.
Alan Hieu Hoa Hale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPCC, MFTC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
BIPOC individual, my passion is working with other individuals, relationships, and family systems of the
queer
and or BIPOC community. If you grew up in a culture that viewed mental health as taboo, you may be feeling alone and hopeless. Know that you are not alone in your journey. I believe that people and relationships can thrive if given the proper support, nourishment, and environment. We are all given the same tools, but how helpful can it be if we were never taught how to use them? With some direction, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard I believe people are capable of incredible things.
Kara Johnson Martone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EdS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Navigating the world can be murky, difficult and anxiety inducing. Clients come to me when they are overwhelmed with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Together we work to establish personal understanding and create a path forward that feels stable, clear and bright. I have a wide range of experience working with clients within the LQBTQIA+ community, along with those who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work from an existential framework with anti-racist and
queer
affirming lenses.
Amy Fuller
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I wholeheartedly believe that
LGBTQIA
+ folks deserve excellent counseling support in spaces where it's safe to bring our full selves to light. Therapy is a place and experience where we can grieve and heal trauma, understand and develop our relationships with loved ones and community, and each create a healthy relationship with ourselves- one where relentless inner critics can transform into wise and compassionate friends. What healing work might you be able to do in a space where you feel safe?
Colby Bruner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I love working with individuals and couples/families to navigate relational challenges (including monogamy, polyamory, fwb,
queer
platonic relationships/chosen families, etc).
Accepting new clients! It can be overwhelming to take the first step in starting your journey towards safety within your body/mind and in relationships with others. But it doesn't have to be! Whether you are navigating managing your mental health, platonic relationships, the dating/hookup scene or already established relationships with your partner(s), your family of origin, or even your chosen family of friends, it can be really easy to get lost and struggle to find your way back to satisfying and fulfilling relationships. As a
queer
relational therapist, I can offer you unique insights and a safe space to process and heal.
Jade Huggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
Society constantly tells
queer
and neurodivergent folks they are the problem, when the truth is that crafting identity and authenticity for ourselves can be the greatest source of joy and strength. For so many of us it is a major accomplishment simply to be surviving, but you deserve to be thriving.
Safe Space Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I seek to especially support the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Are you seeking support with changes in your life? Perhaps you have been held back by unprocessed experiences in your past. Wish to fine-tune an important relationship? Let's be brave together! My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to tackle challenging emotional work. I strive to help my clients on their journey toward a life built on fulfilling, empathetic, and compassionate relationships. My life's work is to create an accepting and supportive environment for all, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, age, or ability.
Cass Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Cass (he/him/his) is a licensed social worker who specializes in providing
queer
-affirming mental health and substance use treatment for the LGBTQQIA+ community and their loved ones and allies. During therapy sessions, Cass pulls from trauma-informed approaches, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic self-expression and increase their feelings of self-worth and well-being.
Waitlist for new clients
Amanda Tinkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are looking for a nonjudgmental space to heal, grow, and explore your identity, this may be a good one. I specialize in
LGBTQIA
+ communities and can provide the safety that you may be looking for in a therapist. You may be ready to deal with distressing feelings related to depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, etc. You have everything you need inside you, and I want to help you access your strengths. I enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life and have experience in various health settings. I am anti-racist, anti-diet, and utilize cultural humility and intersectionality.
Not accepting new clients
Zane Guilfoyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ACS
Verified
Verified
I work with
gay
,
lesbian
,
bisexual
,
transgender
, and gender non-conforming folk as well as those living with HIV. I specialize in a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to: substance use, depression/anxiety, trauma stemming from violence, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style encompasses many techniques such as: Gestalt therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and guided imagery to help you rediscover your personal Truth. Together we can work to identify the obstacles blocking you from manifesting your dreams and empower you to create the change you deserve in your life.
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Chrysalis Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a
queer
-identifying therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and empowerment. With a specialization in child sexual abuse, navigating life beyond the binary, and facilitating attunement and empowerment after trauma, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to explore their identities, experiences, and emotions.
Cara L Lipford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with QTBIPoC,
LGBTQIA
+, BIPoC Veteran, and BIPoC individuals between the ages of 18 and 40.
My approach to therapy focuses heavily on building a genuine therapeutic relationship. I use a holistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and base the modality of therapy on each client and their therapy goals. Sometimes, the things that have helped us survive are not the things that will help us thrive. I work with people to lean more heavily on the behaviors that will help them thrive. I am aware of the impact that transphobia, monosexism, homophobia, ablelism, fatphobia, racism, classism, xenophobia and the intersections between, can have on individuals and groups. My overall goal is for you to feel safe being yourself!
Jessy Boon
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , LPCC, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with a range of clients, including but not limited to
LGBTQ
+ persons, adults, adolescents, and children.
We all have our own, unique story to tell and it is important to make sense and meaning out of our every day experiences. Sometimes we need a person who will listen, help us process, or provide a non-judgmental perspective, Other times we may need someone to help us make sense of our stories and provide a supportive, safe space to write our next chapter. I have found the desire to work with clients to share their struggles, differences, and experiences within a space founded on safety and openness. I strive to understand and have opportunities for growth and wellness for all.
Ersin (Air-Sin) Sulukioglu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Worried? Sad? Maybe you're trying to navigate some difficult relationship issues. Maybe you're trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be. Maybe you're not exactly sure what's going on. And, maybe life just feels like too much right now. Whether you'd like to create some new coping skills, have a supportive space to talk and process, or have other goals in mind, let me help. I support MEN and
LGBTQ
+ clients ages 18+ and I would love to work with you and support you on your journey.
Dr. Kelly D Cromer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Therapy: I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, and Oscar Health in Florida. I am currently accepting 5 new clients and prefer
LGBTQIA
+ clients and allies. Virtual Psychological Evaluations: Are you looking for a real licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide you with a thorough, accurate psychological evaluation? I excel at diagnostics and would be happy to help you. I offer a full package including interview, surveys, feedback session, report, and letter(s).
Faith Nielsen - Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CYT, CCTS-I, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am
LGBTQ
+ affirming, and use a culturally informed approach.
EMDR Therapy is extremely helpful in QUICKLY reducing symptoms of PTSD, ANXIETY, and major life stressors. I specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety, women's issues, depression, emotion management, relationship issues, & general trauma. Together, we'll process your traumatic memories so they are no longer holding you back in life. We'll develop tools to help you live in the present moment. My focus is helping you live your best life despite setbacks and hardships.
Laine Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat people of all types of backgrounds and all are welcome! I particularly enjoy working with the
queer
community, artists, trauma survivors, people navigating their sexuality and preferences, and spiritual seekers of all backgrounds! I look forward to meeting you, please visit my website for more information and to setup an appointment!.
Do you feel emotionally numb? Or perhaps feel your emotions are too big? Do you wonder how to feel greater joy and let go of wounds that don't seem to resolve no matter what you try? I take a holistic approach to treating mental health that incorporates the body, mind, and spirit using a somatic lens. Somatic therapy is a body-centric approach to therapy that guides you to notice sensations in your body as a way of exploring emotions and beliefs. I teach people how to connect to their internalized emotions through mindfulness, visualizations, and breath work, using bodily sensation as a way to transform deeply held wounds.
Melita L Quance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have also worked with
LGBTQIA
identified folx since 2004.
Are you struggling in with your relationship after recently giving birth or adopting a child? Does it not seem like the rosy picture everyone painted for you? Are you afraid that you might never be YOU again? I can help! I have been working as a postpartum and birth doula since 2012. This led to my passion for couple and family therapy. Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are you questioning your relationship? Do you want a therapist who gets it? If you are experiencing a big change in your life or relationship, I'd like to help you brave it!
Diane Reichmuth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also work with
LGBTQ
individuals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, who works with children, adolescents and adults. I also work at the Children's Hospital, Colorado, and work with children and families, who are struggling with a variety of issues. I work with both adults and children. My goal is to help children, adolescents and adults come up with ways to cope and manage life stressors, and focus on sustained solutions to their problems. I provide clients with state-of-the-art, empirically-supported behavioral health interventions shown to result in fast and sustainable relief from a variety of emotions.
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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.