LGBTQ+ Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Adam G. Walterbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
While working with a variety of client concerns I primarily specialize in treating depression and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, navigating work/Denver startup stress, finding meaning & purpose, and breaking intergenerational patterns/behaviors that were learned from family (usually stemming from trauma).
Open doors to a better future, reconcile with doors left open from your past. Think of therapy as the opportunity to make the desired changes in your life to increase your overall well-being. I'm here to help you unlock your unique capabilities & strengths for maximizing your success in all the important areas of your life. This means: learning how to take better care of yourself; being a better friend, family member, and lover; having a greater impact on your community, whether that be at work or at home; taking your dreams and making them a reality.
While working with a variety of client concerns I primarily specialize in treating depression and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, navigating work/Denver startup stress, finding meaning & purpose, and breaking intergenerational patterns/behaviors that were learned from family (usually stemming from trauma).
Open doors to a better future, reconcile with doors left open from your past. Think of therapy as the opportunity to make the desired changes in your life to increase your overall well-being. I'm here to help you unlock your unique capabilities & strengths for maximizing your success in all the important areas of your life. This means: learning how to take better care of yourself; being a better friend, family member, and lover; having a greater impact on your community, whether that be at work or at home; taking your dreams and making them a reality.
Gioia Garden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I identify as a queer cis woman and I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
I take a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy. I want to know your sources of pain - but I also want to know what you value, what has shaped you, where you draw inspiration, your beliefs, and how you feel in your own body. We’ll peel back layers, we'll process distress, and we'll build practical tools to manage the challenges you're facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic, empowered sense of self. If something is no longer serving you, let’s figure out how to change it. My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
I identify as a queer cis woman and I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
I take a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy. I want to know your sources of pain - but I also want to know what you value, what has shaped you, where you draw inspiration, your beliefs, and how you feel in your own body. We’ll peel back layers, we'll process distress, and we'll build practical tools to manage the challenges you're facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic, empowered sense of self. If something is no longer serving you, let’s figure out how to change it. My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
With a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, I work with clients who are trying to better understand themselves and where they fit in the world.
Have you ever felt like you don’t fit into the boxes you’ve been given or struggled to find your place in the world? Growing up, I always knew I was knew I was different from the people around me, but didn’t know where to turn to find answers about my identity or where I belonged. As a counselor, I work with people who have had similar experiences of discomfort in their relationships, families, and communities. Together, we will explore your experiences and their impact, helping you understand and integrate all the parts of who you are. If you’re seeking clarity and a sense of belonging, I’m here to support you on your journey.
With a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, I work with clients who are trying to better understand themselves and where they fit in the world.
Have you ever felt like you don’t fit into the boxes you’ve been given or struggled to find your place in the world? Growing up, I always knew I was knew I was different from the people around me, but didn’t know where to turn to find answers about my identity or where I belonged. As a counselor, I work with people who have had similar experiences of discomfort in their relationships, families, and communities. Together, we will explore your experiences and their impact, helping you understand and integrate all the parts of who you are. If you’re seeking clarity and a sense of belonging, I’m here to support you on your journey.
I am a white neurodivergent nonbinary trans woman interested in supporting adults navigating life changes of all kinds, with specific attention to collaboration with trans, nonbinary, and (neuro) queer individuals.
I strive to stay attuned with the needs of our queer, disabled, and mad communities. I hope to reduce the negative impacts of medicalization, pathologization, and currents of curative forms of care while also supporting access to existing care with a sense of transparency and collaboration. I mask and use air filtration for in-person sessions.
I am a white neurodivergent nonbinary trans woman interested in supporting adults navigating life changes of all kinds, with specific attention to collaboration with trans, nonbinary, and (neuro) queer individuals.
I strive to stay attuned with the needs of our queer, disabled, and mad communities. I hope to reduce the negative impacts of medicalization, pathologization, and currents of curative forms of care while also supporting access to existing care with a sense of transparency and collaboration. I mask and use air filtration for in-person sessions.
Staj Hanson
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I work mostly with: LGBTQ+, non-monogamy and polyamory, relationship work, conflict resolution, gender identity and transition, queer clients, infidelity & affairs, sex and intimacy, gender-affirming care referral letters.
I specialize in working with consensually non-monogamous (CNM) & polyamorous individuals & partners, as well as with queer, trans, & questioning / non-conforming clients. My primary therapeutic focus is on working with relational & sexual traumas & conflicts. Anti-racism & decolonization are also huge foci of mine.
I work mostly with: LGBTQ+, non-monogamy and polyamory, relationship work, conflict resolution, gender identity and transition, queer clients, infidelity & affairs, sex and intimacy, gender-affirming care referral letters.
I specialize in working with consensually non-monogamous (CNM) & polyamorous individuals & partners, as well as with queer, trans, & questioning / non-conforming clients. My primary therapeutic focus is on working with relational & sexual traumas & conflicts. Anti-racism & decolonization are also huge foci of mine.
Samantha Slawson
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, LPCC , LMFT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I am sex positive, queer and poly competent.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
I am sex positive, queer and poly competent.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
Marisa Kraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I strive to be a Neurodiversity-affirming, HAES-embracing, LGBTQIA-affirming, be-whoever-you-are-supporting person and therapist.
When was the last time you felt safe? When you could really relax, and not worry about anything? Sometimes, the impacts of trauma are clear. The constant tension, panic, nightmares... Other signs can be trickier to recognize. Maybe you feel like you always have to be perfect. Maybe you don't know how to let yourself be vulnerable around others. Trauma can make it hard to speak up for yourself, can convince you that you are unlovable, or drive you to serve others while ultimately neglecting yourself. It can even make you sick or feel pain. Healing from trauma IS possible. It would be my privilege to help you learn how.
I strive to be a Neurodiversity-affirming, HAES-embracing, LGBTQIA-affirming, be-whoever-you-are-supporting person and therapist.
When was the last time you felt safe? When you could really relax, and not worry about anything? Sometimes, the impacts of trauma are clear. The constant tension, panic, nightmares... Other signs can be trickier to recognize. Maybe you feel like you always have to be perfect. Maybe you don't know how to let yourself be vulnerable around others. Trauma can make it hard to speak up for yourself, can convince you that you are unlovable, or drive you to serve others while ultimately neglecting yourself. It can even make you sick or feel pain. Healing from trauma IS possible. It would be my privilege to help you learn how.
Neil Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I also have post-graduate certification in LGBTQ Family Systems.
Dr. Neil Cannon is a Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor and AAMFT approved supervisor. Neil has two decades of experience working with individuals & couples on any matter related to sex, intimacy & relationships. Neil is well known as a leader throughout the field of sex therapy. Neil is a published author and nationally known thought leader, mentor/supervisor. Neil is an instructor at the University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certificate Program and has served as the Colorado Section Leader for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) since 2007.
I also have post-graduate certification in LGBTQ Family Systems.
Dr. Neil Cannon is a Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor and AAMFT approved supervisor. Neil has two decades of experience working with individuals & couples on any matter related to sex, intimacy & relationships. Neil is well known as a leader throughout the field of sex therapy. Neil is a published author and nationally known thought leader, mentor/supervisor. Neil is an instructor at the University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certificate Program and has served as the Colorado Section Leader for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) since 2007.
I specialize in helping women and LGBTQ+ folks navigate through their healing journeys so that they can thrive as their most authentic selves.
If you’re here you might feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or others in your life. You may be overwhelmed with negative or critical thoughts about yourself and wonder why it’s hard for you to navigate life when others seem to do it effortlessly. You may have felt like you were different your whole life or like it’s hard to fit in anywhere. You are not alone. Our society is purposely crafted so that we feel constantly inferior. The truth is that there is no schedule or no one direction that works for everyone. Each person walks their own path and realizing this truth is part of the healing process.
I specialize in helping women and LGBTQ+ folks navigate through their healing journeys so that they can thrive as their most authentic selves.
If you’re here you might feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or others in your life. You may be overwhelmed with negative or critical thoughts about yourself and wonder why it’s hard for you to navigate life when others seem to do it effortlessly. You may have felt like you were different your whole life or like it’s hard to fit in anywhere. You are not alone. Our society is purposely crafted so that we feel constantly inferior. The truth is that there is no schedule or no one direction that works for everyone. Each person walks their own path and realizing this truth is part of the healing process.
Trayci Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Additional expertise and extensive experience with LGBTQ youth, adults and families; and pediatric and adult HIV.
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. And how difficult it can be to find the time to take care of yourself. Especially if experiencing depression, anxiety or grief related to stressful life transitions. I believe you are ultimately the expert of your own life, but there are times when each of us could benefit from help. As your therapist, I will partner with you in an active, yet non-judgmental manner, to help you achieve your identified goals. My approach is eclectic, holistic and tapered to meet your unique needs.
Additional expertise and extensive experience with LGBTQ youth, adults and families; and pediatric and adult HIV.
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. And how difficult it can be to find the time to take care of yourself. Especially if experiencing depression, anxiety or grief related to stressful life transitions. I believe you are ultimately the expert of your own life, but there are times when each of us could benefit from help. As your therapist, I will partner with you in an active, yet non-judgmental manner, to help you achieve your identified goals. My approach is eclectic, holistic and tapered to meet your unique needs.
Melanie Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
I strive to help clients that are having difficulties living life for themselves. I pride myself on being a counselor who is professional but approachable. When you share your story, I see the unique individual separate from the problems that you are facing. My goal is to help people nurture their self-esteem and recognition of personal freedom. Along with recognizing freedom comes with personal responsibility and accountability. I bring empathy and connection to the table to help recognize their own capabilities and creativities to navigate problems from the inter-personal to societal.
I am a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
I strive to help clients that are having difficulties living life for themselves. I pride myself on being a counselor who is professional but approachable. When you share your story, I see the unique individual separate from the problems that you are facing. My goal is to help people nurture their self-esteem and recognition of personal freedom. Along with recognizing freedom comes with personal responsibility and accountability. I bring empathy and connection to the table to help recognize their own capabilities and creativities to navigate problems from the inter-personal to societal.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Therapists
Felix J Lefevre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
trans and nonbinary folks, Autistic and neurodivergent folks, folks in the kink community, in the polyamorous community, and in the furry fandom.
There's something different about you. Maybe you're figuring out what sexuality, gender, and romantic life can look like, or exploring polyamory or kink. Or maybe your life has been changed by traumatic experiences. Maybe you're a plural system. You may view the world through a neurotype or spiritual lens that doesn’t match the people around you. Or you might be a parent, just looking for answers for your kid. It might be really hard to trust people...to risk opening up about what you're dealing with. I get it. It’s hard to know who actually has your back.
trans and nonbinary folks, Autistic and neurodivergent folks, folks in the kink community, in the polyamorous community, and in the furry fandom.
There's something different about you. Maybe you're figuring out what sexuality, gender, and romantic life can look like, or exploring polyamory or kink. Or maybe your life has been changed by traumatic experiences. Maybe you're a plural system. You may view the world through a neurotype or spiritual lens that doesn’t match the people around you. Or you might be a parent, just looking for answers for your kid. It might be really hard to trust people...to risk opening up about what you're dealing with. I get it. It’s hard to know who actually has your back.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
I have received specialized training in and/or have worked with clients facing challenges associated with identifying with the LGBTQIA+ population, those struggling with opioid and other substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, sex therapy, monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and prenatal and postpartum issues.
Are you ready for a change, and lost about how to make it? Many of us spend a lot of our lives struggling with what should be and the challenges of what is not. Whether it be substance use, relationship orientation and desires, grief, issues of depression and anxiety, or something else that is bothering you, I hope to co-create a journey in which you can allow yourself to let down, reflect, and gain skills to change the aspects of your life that you want to see improve or shift. *I believe access to mental health care should be a basic human right and provide reduced fee services, please inquire.*
I have received specialized training in and/or have worked with clients facing challenges associated with identifying with the LGBTQIA+ population, those struggling with opioid and other substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, sex therapy, monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and prenatal and postpartum issues.
Are you ready for a change, and lost about how to make it? Many of us spend a lot of our lives struggling with what should be and the challenges of what is not. Whether it be substance use, relationship orientation and desires, grief, issues of depression and anxiety, or something else that is bothering you, I hope to co-create a journey in which you can allow yourself to let down, reflect, and gain skills to change the aspects of your life that you want to see improve or shift. *I believe access to mental health care should be a basic human right and provide reduced fee services, please inquire.*
Maria Mims
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm particularly passionate about working with queer couples seeking a clinician with shared experience.
I assist couples and families in conflict through validation, storytelling, and reframing. Understanding each other's perspectives is crucial. I prioritize fostering empathy and compassion in therapy.
I'm particularly passionate about working with queer couples seeking a clinician with shared experience.
I assist couples and families in conflict through validation, storytelling, and reframing. Understanding each other's perspectives is crucial. I prioritize fostering empathy and compassion in therapy.
Lauren Doshier
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself.
I'm here to support you with a heartfelt, curious, and direct approach. In the safe and supportive space we create together, I tailor my skillset to your dynamic, unique needs, offering practical (and, if you're into it, spiritual) opportunities for transformative insight and growth.
You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself.
I'm here to support you with a heartfelt, curious, and direct approach. In the safe and supportive space we create together, I tailor my skillset to your dynamic, unique needs, offering practical (and, if you're into it, spiritual) opportunities for transformative insight and growth.
Lucy Introcaso - Queer | Gender Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Are you queer, neurodivergent, kinky, or poly and tired of having your therapist not get you?
I strive to work in a client-centered, socially-just, and strength-based way. I enjoy working with clients who identify as gender non-conforming, neuro-diverse, or differently-abled. I am poly-competent, pro-pleasure, and kink-friendly, too! I want to guide my clients to self-empowerment by being integrative in my approach and modeling authenticity.
Are you queer, neurodivergent, kinky, or poly and tired of having your therapist not get you?
I strive to work in a client-centered, socially-just, and strength-based way. I enjoy working with clients who identify as gender non-conforming, neuro-diverse, or differently-abled. I am poly-competent, pro-pleasure, and kink-friendly, too! I want to guide my clients to self-empowerment by being integrative in my approach and modeling authenticity.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I'm very passionate about helping those who are trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life.
Clients have remarked on how quickly they felt safety in our sessions because of my warm and approachable style. While still maintaining professional boundaries, I make it a point to be authentically myself. It would hardly be fair for me to expect clients to be vulnerable if I were to hide behind an artificially stiff and formal facade.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I'm very passionate about helping those who are trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life.
Clients have remarked on how quickly they felt safety in our sessions because of my warm and approachable style. While still maintaining professional boundaries, I make it a point to be authentically myself. It would hardly be fair for me to expect clients to be vulnerable if I were to hide behind an artificially stiff and formal facade.
Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Specialties include: depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, grief & loss, LGBTQ, mood disorders, family conflict, dual diagnosis, neurofeedback, EMDR and healing from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
Specialties include: depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, grief & loss, LGBTQ, mood disorders, family conflict, dual diagnosis, neurofeedback, EMDR and healing from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
I work with adults of all ages and specializing in addiction and codependency issues, as well as LGBTQIA issues using a client-centered approach, trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I use a client-centered approach to therapy, as well as a psycho-analytical approach. Additionally, I use trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice
I work with adults of all ages and specializing in addiction and codependency issues, as well as LGBTQIA issues using a client-centered approach, trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I use a client-centered approach to therapy, as well as a psycho-analytical approach. Additionally, I use trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice
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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.