LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Larkspur, CO
I work well with adults, parents, teens, LGBTQ+, parents of children with different needs, people dealing with anxiety or depression, and people feeling stuck in life long patterns.
What I love about being a therapist is helping people exceed their own expectations. My clients can expect to feel heard and supported. They don't want to stay stuck, so they come to me to help them see an outside perspective, and to use the tools I have learned through education and experience that have been successful in helping countless others.
I work well with adults, parents, teens, LGBTQ+, parents of children with different needs, people dealing with anxiety or depression, and people feeling stuck in life long patterns.
What I love about being a therapist is helping people exceed their own expectations. My clients can expect to feel heard and supported. They don't want to stay stuck, so they come to me to help them see an outside perspective, and to use the tools I have learned through education and experience that have been successful in helping countless others.
I support individual clients as well coping with issues such as depression anxiety, panic attacks, grief, binge eating, bipolar disorder, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma.
I love supporting couples and individuals who are wanting to make a change in their life or wanting to feel better. Maybe they are struggling with regulating their emotions and don't have enough tools to be as resilient as they would like to be. Maybe there are outside stressors with work, a relationship, or kids and want support in how to handle a situation. They may find themselves "triggered" by things from past trauma and they don't know how to cope. They may feel very stuck in a relationship and now sure how to move forward.
I support individual clients as well coping with issues such as depression anxiety, panic attacks, grief, binge eating, bipolar disorder, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma.
I love supporting couples and individuals who are wanting to make a change in their life or wanting to feel better. Maybe they are struggling with regulating their emotions and don't have enough tools to be as resilient as they would like to be. Maybe there are outside stressors with work, a relationship, or kids and want support in how to handle a situation. They may find themselves "triggered" by things from past trauma and they don't know how to cope. They may feel very stuck in a relationship and now sure how to move forward.
I work with adults, including many LGBTQ+ individuals, who are navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of emotionally harmful or high-control environments.
My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed. Together, we explore how early experiences, past relationships, and unconscious patterns may continue to shape the way you relate to yourself and others today. Therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself with greater compassion and clarity.
I work with adults, including many LGBTQ+ individuals, who are navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of emotionally harmful or high-control environments.
My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed. Together, we explore how early experiences, past relationships, and unconscious patterns may continue to shape the way you relate to yourself and others today. Therapy is not just about managing symptoms, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself with greater compassion and clarity.
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Cass (he/him) is a licensed clinical social worker and a transgender man with nearly a decade of experience providing affirming mental health and substance use care to LGBTQ+ clients and their families.
Cass takes an integrative approach, combining trauma-informed therapy, skills-building, body-centered work, and a deep understanding of how the brain and nervous system influence emotions and behavior. He adapts treatment to each client’s goals and pace, fostering self-worth, resilience, and meaningful growth in a collaborative environment.
Cass (he/him) is a licensed clinical social worker and a transgender man with nearly a decade of experience providing affirming mental health and substance use care to LGBTQ+ clients and their families.
Cass takes an integrative approach, combining trauma-informed therapy, skills-building, body-centered work, and a deep understanding of how the brain and nervous system influence emotions and behavior. He adapts treatment to each client’s goals and pace, fostering self-worth, resilience, and meaningful growth in a collaborative environment.
My passion in counseling is working with people who identify within the LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronic health communities.
Currently, I work with individuals aged 9 and over needing a helping hand with depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ related concerns. I tend to practice from a CBT point of view, but I also utilize aspects of DBT, Mindfulness, Exposure and Gestalt therapy. I offer all of my clients an open space for empathy and kindness no matter who you are.
My passion in counseling is working with people who identify within the LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronic health communities.
Currently, I work with individuals aged 9 and over needing a helping hand with depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ related concerns. I tend to practice from a CBT point of view, but I also utilize aspects of DBT, Mindfulness, Exposure and Gestalt therapy. I offer all of my clients an open space for empathy and kindness no matter who you are.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.
If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.
Alexis Adelsberger
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, EMDR-t
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I specialize in working with AuDHD folks and providing queer/trans informed and affirming care.
Welcome!
I work with kids (3-10), adolescents/teens, and adults. Teen and adult clients typically work with me to address trauma-related beliefs (“I’m not worthy”, “It’s not safe to be myself”), low self-worth, addiction, dissociation (“spacing out”), identity exploration, and difficulty regulating overpowering emotions. I use Child Centered Play Therapy in my work with kids to address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, attention difficulties/ADHD, big emotions, and aggression.
I specialize in working with AuDHD folks and providing queer/trans informed and affirming care.
Welcome!
I work with kids (3-10), adolescents/teens, and adults. Teen and adult clients typically work with me to address trauma-related beliefs (“I’m not worthy”, “It’s not safe to be myself”), low self-worth, addiction, dissociation (“spacing out”), identity exploration, and difficulty regulating overpowering emotions. I use Child Centered Play Therapy in my work with kids to address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, attention difficulties/ADHD, big emotions, and aggression.
I love working with adolescents and adults across the span of adulthood, with a particular focus on members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Welcome! I'm Molly (they/them), and I'm glad to be a step in your journey moving forward. I bring a warm and grounded presence to the counseling space, making room for moments of grief and rage as well as moments of laughter and celebration, and everything that comes in between. I believe that well-being and satisfaction with life come when we feel deeply and safely connected to ourselves, our people, and the world around us, in all the shapes and colors it comes in. Whatever path our work leads us toward, I'm excited and ready to be there alongside you, bringing curiosity and compassion to every step we take together.
I love working with adolescents and adults across the span of adulthood, with a particular focus on members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Welcome! I'm Molly (they/them), and I'm glad to be a step in your journey moving forward. I bring a warm and grounded presence to the counseling space, making room for moments of grief and rage as well as moments of laughter and celebration, and everything that comes in between. I believe that well-being and satisfaction with life come when we feel deeply and safely connected to ourselves, our people, and the world around us, in all the shapes and colors it comes in. Whatever path our work leads us toward, I'm excited and ready to be there alongside you, bringing curiosity and compassion to every step we take together.
My heart holds special concern for those who identify themselves with the LGBT community.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I provide individual, group and couples counseling in person or online. Since being licensed I have had additional training and am currently a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. Although these are my specialties I am also a generalist, I will talk with anyone about anything.
My heart holds special concern for those who identify themselves with the LGBT community.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I provide individual, group and couples counseling in person or online. Since being licensed I have had additional training and am currently a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. Although these are my specialties I am also a generalist, I will talk with anyone about anything.
Cam Murphy, LPCC, is a compassionate mental health counselor who offers trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive care.
I am trained in Somatic Body Psychotherapy and EMDR therapy, both of which help process trauma and restore emotional balance. My approach is attachment-focused, relational, and trauma-informed, considering not just past experiences but also present-day dynamics.
Cam Murphy, LPCC, is a compassionate mental health counselor who offers trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive care.
I am trained in Somatic Body Psychotherapy and EMDR therapy, both of which help process trauma and restore emotional balance. My approach is attachment-focused, relational, and trauma-informed, considering not just past experiences but also present-day dynamics.
Carlee
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! As a counselor, I center my work around non-judgemental, affirming, and collaborative care for marginalized and underserved communities. I have clinical experience supporting clients ages 10-65, with an emphasis on the unique developmental needs of adolescents and young adults. Whether you're exploring your identity, living with trauma, struggling with sensory sensitivity or executive function, wrestling anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts, or you just need someone who gets it, I'm here for you.
Welcome! As a counselor, I center my work around non-judgemental, affirming, and collaborative care for marginalized and underserved communities. I have clinical experience supporting clients ages 10-65, with an emphasis on the unique developmental needs of adolescents and young adults. Whether you're exploring your identity, living with trauma, struggling with sensory sensitivity or executive function, wrestling anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts, or you just need someone who gets it, I'm here for you.
Kade Stanzilis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I provide individual therapy for teens and adults, focusing on substance use and recovery, queer-related issues, and neurodivergent support.
Being truly seen and understood is at the heart of my work. My goal is to help you make sense of painful stories, patterns, and the different parts of yourself — parts that hold what couldn't be felt or processed at the time. I believe the relationship between us can become a place to notice old patterns as they show up, and to practice something different. I am particularly grateful to work with teens and adults from marginalized backgrounds, especially those who are LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent, as well as those struggling with substance use and recovery.
I provide individual therapy for teens and adults, focusing on substance use and recovery, queer-related issues, and neurodivergent support.
Being truly seen and understood is at the heart of my work. My goal is to help you make sense of painful stories, patterns, and the different parts of yourself — parts that hold what couldn't be felt or processed at the time. I believe the relationship between us can become a place to notice old patterns as they show up, and to practice something different. I am particularly grateful to work with teens and adults from marginalized backgrounds, especially those who are LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent, as well as those struggling with substance use and recovery.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of gender identity, transition, attachment styles, relationship dynamics, trauma resolution, and internalized oppression.
Are you struggling with a current life transition, relationship, loss, or continuing to see residual effects from past difficulties or trauma? Maybe you thought you could figure it out on your own, but nothing is feeling better. That's okay. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are. It takes courage to reach out for help. Together we can explore the ways in which you interact with your inner and outer worlds, uncover faulty belief systems, address habitual or self-destructive patterns that are no longer working for you, and help you practice new ways of being.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of gender identity, transition, attachment styles, relationship dynamics, trauma resolution, and internalized oppression.
Are you struggling with a current life transition, relationship, loss, or continuing to see residual effects from past difficulties or trauma? Maybe you thought you could figure it out on your own, but nothing is feeling better. That's okay. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are. It takes courage to reach out for help. Together we can explore the ways in which you interact with your inner and outer worlds, uncover faulty belief systems, address habitual or self-destructive patterns that are no longer working for you, and help you practice new ways of being.
With experience supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and at-risk populations, I offer a warm, collaborative space to help you heal and grow.
I work with people who are carrying a lot and are ready for things to feel different, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected due to trauma, anxiety, ADHD, mood struggles, parenting stress, or major life changes.
I keep therapy real, human, direct, supportive, and collaborative. Humor is a big part of my approach, because even heavy work should feel human. Together, we build practical tools, process what you’ve been through, and create change that actually lasts, so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
With experience supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and at-risk populations, I offer a warm, collaborative space to help you heal and grow.
I work with people who are carrying a lot and are ready for things to feel different, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected due to trauma, anxiety, ADHD, mood struggles, parenting stress, or major life changes.
I keep therapy real, human, direct, supportive, and collaborative. Humor is a big part of my approach, because even heavy work should feel human. Together, we build practical tools, process what you’ve been through, and create change that actually lasts, so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
I seek to answer resounding calls from neurodivergent and queer populations for support from counselors with similar lived experience.
Work with Mutuality centers trauma-informed and anti-oppression tools which cross domains like ecopsychology, psychotherapy, personal alchemy, rites of passage, ritual, mythology, and community building. We may focus together on anything you are ready to bring into a therapeutic relationship.
I strive to facilitate learning, growth, and healing via restorative solitude, direct connection, and groups in natural settings or video conferences.
I seek to answer resounding calls from neurodivergent and queer populations for support from counselors with similar lived experience.
Work with Mutuality centers trauma-informed and anti-oppression tools which cross domains like ecopsychology, psychotherapy, personal alchemy, rites of passage, ritual, mythology, and community building. We may focus together on anything you are ready to bring into a therapeutic relationship.
I strive to facilitate learning, growth, and healing via restorative solitude, direct connection, and groups in natural settings or video conferences.
At the heart of my approach is one simple belief: people grow best in relationships where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely accepted. My priority is building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can show up exactly as you are.
I draw heavily from Schema Therapy to help us understand how early experiences shape the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. Once we understand those patterns, we can begin replacing them with healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
At the heart of my approach is one simple belief: people grow best in relationships where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely accepted. My priority is building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can show up exactly as you are.
I draw heavily from Schema Therapy to help us understand how early experiences shape the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. Once we understand those patterns, we can begin replacing them with healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, supported, and safe. Those who are dealing with trauma and anxiety, especially young adults, find that this is essential for their growth. As therapy is a collaborative process, and your comfort and safety are my top priorities, I create a relaxed atmosphere with an informal, friendly communication style, allowing you to express yourself freely. Together, we’ll explore what’s important to you and devise a personalized approach to meet your unique needs.
I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, supported, and safe. Those who are dealing with trauma and anxiety, especially young adults, find that this is essential for their growth. As therapy is a collaborative process, and your comfort and safety are my top priorities, I create a relaxed atmosphere with an informal, friendly communication style, allowing you to express yourself freely. Together, we’ll explore what’s important to you and devise a personalized approach to meet your unique needs.
Nadia
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I support children, teens, and young adults in Colorado Springs experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional challenges, or life transitions. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe being themselves. Using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches, I incorporate play therapy techniques, sandtray techniques, and DBT skills to build coping skills, emotional awareness, confidence, and healthier relationships.
I support children, teens, and young adults in Colorado Springs experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional challenges, or life transitions. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe being themselves. Using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches, I incorporate play therapy techniques, sandtray techniques, and DBT skills to build coping skills, emotional awareness, confidence, and healthier relationships.
I specialize in supporting queer and/or neurodivergent adults through trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
I show up as a human first. My work is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own world. I offer curiosity, compassion, and gentle interventions attuned to your unique needs. When it is healing for our work, I draw from my lived experience as a neurodivergent, queer, and trauma-informed therapist. Let's work together.
I specialize in supporting queer and/or neurodivergent adults through trauma, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
I show up as a human first. My work is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own world. I offer curiosity, compassion, and gentle interventions attuned to your unique needs. When it is healing for our work, I draw from my lived experience as a neurodivergent, queer, and trauma-informed therapist. Let's work together.
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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.