LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Niwot, CO
I work with women, queer folks, and couples who are ready to reconnect with their inner wisdom and move through trauma, anxiety, grief, or life transitions with care and support.
I work with complex trauma (C-PTSD), relational and attachment wounding, nervous system regulation, sexuality, and spiritual emergence. I also support clients through tender life thresholds — including pregnancy loss, postpartum shifts, divorce, and identity transitions.
I work with women, queer folks, and couples who are ready to reconnect with their inner wisdom and move through trauma, anxiety, grief, or life transitions with care and support.
I work with complex trauma (C-PTSD), relational and attachment wounding, nervous system regulation, sexuality, and spiritual emergence. I also support clients through tender life thresholds — including pregnancy loss, postpartum shifts, divorce, and identity transitions.
I focus on supporting First Generation Americans, BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent folks, and all people from an identity affirming and culturally attuned lens.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, wounds of the past that live in the present. I specialize in compulsive behavior, developmental trauma, emotional reactivity, dissociation, paranoia and unstable relationships. Together, we will work on fostering compassion and understanding for all the parts of you that emerged in response to your environment.
I focus on supporting First Generation Americans, BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent folks, and all people from an identity affirming and culturally attuned lens.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, wounds of the past that live in the present. I specialize in compulsive behavior, developmental trauma, emotional reactivity, dissociation, paranoia and unstable relationships. Together, we will work on fostering compassion and understanding for all the parts of you that emerged in response to your environment.
LGBTQIA+ couples welcome.
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.
LGBTQIA+ couples welcome.
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.
My approach to therapy affirms queer, BIPOC, chronically ill, and deconstructing clients.
The adults I support feel torn between family, cultural, or religious expectations and their own desires. You’ve followed the rules set by your family, culture, or former spiritual community, done everything “right,” and still feel anxious, stuck, and unseen. You second-guess every choice, carry residual guilt, and wonder if you’re betraying everyone by wanting something different. Working at the nervous system level through Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (parts work), I help overthinkers move past their anxiety loops to build lasting calm and trust their own authority.
My approach to therapy affirms queer, BIPOC, chronically ill, and deconstructing clients.
The adults I support feel torn between family, cultural, or religious expectations and their own desires. You’ve followed the rules set by your family, culture, or former spiritual community, done everything “right,” and still feel anxious, stuck, and unseen. You second-guess every choice, carry residual guilt, and wonder if you’re betraying everyone by wanting something different. Working at the nervous system level through Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (parts work), I help overthinkers move past their anxiety loops to build lasting calm and trust their own authority.
Do your struggle to feel worthy and wanted? Are you often told you are too sensitive, or maybe too emotional? Do you spend a lot of time thinking about what others need, but rarely consider what it is you want? Does the idea of knowing what you want feel totally foreign to you?
Do you only feel “ok” when you’re exercising, lost in work, or feeling validation from external accomplishments? Or maybe you drink more than you want, use substances, or doomscroll through your screen time alerts for half the night trying to escape how you feel?
If you're nodding along, chances are you have long known what it's like to feel insecure.
Do your struggle to feel worthy and wanted? Are you often told you are too sensitive, or maybe too emotional? Do you spend a lot of time thinking about what others need, but rarely consider what it is you want? Does the idea of knowing what you want feel totally foreign to you?
Do you only feel “ok” when you’re exercising, lost in work, or feeling validation from external accomplishments? Or maybe you drink more than you want, use substances, or doomscroll through your screen time alerts for half the night trying to escape how you feel?
If you're nodding along, chances are you have long known what it's like to feel insecure.
Hi, my name is Charlie, being a teen or young adult is hard. You might be
navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationship stress, or simply
feeling unsure about what comes next. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with teens and young adults (ages 13-28) to help them cultivate the tools they need to navigate through some of the most chaotic times in their lives with confidence
and joy. I received my master's degree in transpersonal wilderness therapy from Naropa
University in 2023 and have since become EMDR trained and Certified as a
Mindfulness-Informed Practitioner.
Hi, my name is Charlie, being a teen or young adult is hard. You might be
navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationship stress, or simply
feeling unsure about what comes next. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with teens and young adults (ages 13-28) to help them cultivate the tools they need to navigate through some of the most chaotic times in their lives with confidence
and joy. I received my master's degree in transpersonal wilderness therapy from Naropa
University in 2023 and have since become EMDR trained and Certified as a
Mindfulness-Informed Practitioner.
I am a doctor of Psychology who has gained a high level of education and training in both Western and Eastern therapeutic and healing methods. I synthesize my methods and create an individualized treatment plan for each client. The client plays a significant part in making the treatment plan and the goals that will be reached throughout the therapeutic process. A holistic approach considers all facets of the body and the human experience. The client can be assured that the practitioner will have knowledge and expertise in many domains that have been synthesized into a new approach to growth, transition, transformation, and healing.
I am a doctor of Psychology who has gained a high level of education and training in both Western and Eastern therapeutic and healing methods. I synthesize my methods and create an individualized treatment plan for each client. The client plays a significant part in making the treatment plan and the goals that will be reached throughout the therapeutic process. A holistic approach considers all facets of the body and the human experience. The client can be assured that the practitioner will have knowledge and expertise in many domains that have been synthesized into a new approach to growth, transition, transformation, and healing.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, like something inside has gone quiet or out of reach. You might be carrying trauma, chronic illness, grief, or the weight of holding everything together while losing touch with your own needs. You may have tried therapy before and found it helpful in some ways, yet not quite reaching the depth you were longing for. Perhaps the work stayed at the level of understanding, but didn’t fully touch what lives deeper. There may be parts of you that still feel unseen, or difficult to access through words alone, leaving a sense that something important remains just out of reach.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, like something inside has gone quiet or out of reach. You might be carrying trauma, chronic illness, grief, or the weight of holding everything together while losing touch with your own needs. You may have tried therapy before and found it helpful in some ways, yet not quite reaching the depth you were longing for. Perhaps the work stayed at the level of understanding, but didn’t fully touch what lives deeper. There may be parts of you that still feel unseen, or difficult to access through words alone, leaving a sense that something important remains just out of reach.
For over 25 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
For over 25 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
The therapy process can help you to develop a deeper connection to your true feelings, more authentic communication, healthier and more satisfying relationships, a clearer path through life, and a sense of being more "yourself".
I take an eclectic approach, using talk therapy, dreamwork/play, creative expression, insight into family relationships, and exploring beliefs developed in childhood and the ways that they influence your current patterns and choices.
The therapy process can help you to develop a deeper connection to your true feelings, more authentic communication, healthier and more satisfying relationships, a clearer path through life, and a sense of being more "yourself".
I take an eclectic approach, using talk therapy, dreamwork/play, creative expression, insight into family relationships, and exploring beliefs developed in childhood and the ways that they influence your current patterns and choices.
I provide couples therapy for partners facing conflict, disconnection, betrayal, the parenting journey, and the painful question of whether to stay or divorce. Couples come to me feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, reactivity, or misaligned dreams and values. I will help you slow down, and delve into the under layers of your dynamic, creating mutual understanding of what is driving the conflict. Our process will rebuild relational trust support more effective communication. Together we create space for honest conversations so your relationship can feel more secure and connected. My approach is warm, curious, and direct.
I provide couples therapy for partners facing conflict, disconnection, betrayal, the parenting journey, and the painful question of whether to stay or divorce. Couples come to me feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, reactivity, or misaligned dreams and values. I will help you slow down, and delve into the under layers of your dynamic, creating mutual understanding of what is driving the conflict. Our process will rebuild relational trust support more effective communication. Together we create space for honest conversations so your relationship can feel more secure and connected. My approach is warm, curious, and direct.
You’ve been running on empty, stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, chronic pain, or trauma that won’t let up. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from trying to "push through." You don’t just want temporary relief—you want to heal. You’re looking for practical tools to regulate your nervous system, break free from survival mode, and feel safe in your body again. You’re ready for a real shift, not just surface-level coping.
You’ve been running on empty, stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, chronic pain, or trauma that won’t let up. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from trying to "push through." You don’t just want temporary relief—you want to heal. You’re looking for practical tools to regulate your nervous system, break free from survival mode, and feel safe in your body again. You’re ready for a real shift, not just surface-level coping.
Accepting! Schedule online instantly through my website link! With a caring and trauma-informed approach, Laura helps clients explore and examine the root causes of their current distress, weariness, and emptiness to begin the process of healing old wounds, breaking unhelpful patterns, and finding new hope. In this exploration, clients also uncover and celebrate their positive traits and strengths, helping them to shift their perspective to a more generous and compassionate understanding of themselves. She supports her clients in self-exploration, helping them to build the courage to trust themselves, and make lasting change.
Accepting! Schedule online instantly through my website link! With a caring and trauma-informed approach, Laura helps clients explore and examine the root causes of their current distress, weariness, and emptiness to begin the process of healing old wounds, breaking unhelpful patterns, and finding new hope. In this exploration, clients also uncover and celebrate their positive traits and strengths, helping them to shift their perspective to a more generous and compassionate understanding of themselves. She supports her clients in self-exploration, helping them to build the courage to trust themselves, and make lasting change.
Psychotherapy is a valuable journey of self-discovery, working with you to forge a deeper connection with your authentic self, a place to work though life's challenges and pave a way for growth, resilience and personal fulfillment. There is tremendous value in designating a time to prioritize yourself and focus on your needs and goals. I strive to build an environment that is open, where curiosity and compassion thrive, and one that honors your unique perspectives and identities. Together we can cultivate a new relationship to your own experiences, and build effective strategies to navigate life's inevitable hurdles.
Psychotherapy is a valuable journey of self-discovery, working with you to forge a deeper connection with your authentic self, a place to work though life's challenges and pave a way for growth, resilience and personal fulfillment. There is tremendous value in designating a time to prioritize yourself and focus on your needs and goals. I strive to build an environment that is open, where curiosity and compassion thrive, and one that honors your unique perspectives and identities. Together we can cultivate a new relationship to your own experiences, and build effective strategies to navigate life's inevitable hurdles.
Are you longing for a more meaningful existence that actually aligns with your wiring? I support neurodivergent individuals (ADHDers, Autistic folks, AuDHDers, & HSPs) through an affirming approach rooted in curiosity, creativity, and neuroscience. I work with people navigating transitions, processing trauma, moving through grief & loss, or yearning to understand their emotions and body sensations more fully. You get to decide what matters to you as you balance your time, energy, and attention (precious, finite resources). Therapy is a collaborative process, and I deeply enjoy working with people who are committed to their growth.
Are you longing for a more meaningful existence that actually aligns with your wiring? I support neurodivergent individuals (ADHDers, Autistic folks, AuDHDers, & HSPs) through an affirming approach rooted in curiosity, creativity, and neuroscience. I work with people navigating transitions, processing trauma, moving through grief & loss, or yearning to understand their emotions and body sensations more fully. You get to decide what matters to you as you balance your time, energy, and attention (precious, finite resources). Therapy is a collaborative process, and I deeply enjoy working with people who are committed to their growth.
Hello, I'm Christine Zwart, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. My journey in the fields of Psychology, Healing, and Wellness has been deeply fulfilling, and I am passionate about supporting you through your current challenges to achieve the success and fulfillment you seek in life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, experiential, proactive, and integrative. I believe in bringing a sharp mind and a warm heart to my work with you.
Hello, I'm Christine Zwart, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. My journey in the fields of Psychology, Healing, and Wellness has been deeply fulfilling, and I am passionate about supporting you through your current challenges to achieve the success and fulfillment you seek in life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, experiential, proactive, and integrative. I believe in bringing a sharp mind and a warm heart to my work with you.
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As a White, queer, and trans person who survived conversion therapy, I know firsthand that survival can require disconnection from ourselves.
Whether seeking individual, relational, or family therapy, I hold the belief that we are all made up of many parts—each carrying its own story, protection, pain, wisdom, and longing. No part is inherently bad. Along the way, we inherit stories: stories told about us, stories we tell ourselves, stories shaped by family, trauma, relationships, and dominant culture. These stories influence how our parts relate to one another, how we move through relationships, and how we come to understand ourselves. Often, it is within this tension that the call for therapy emerges.
As a White, queer, and trans person who survived conversion therapy, I know firsthand that survival can require disconnection from ourselves.
Whether seeking individual, relational, or family therapy, I hold the belief that we are all made up of many parts—each carrying its own story, protection, pain, wisdom, and longing. No part is inherently bad. Along the way, we inherit stories: stories told about us, stories we tell ourselves, stories shaped by family, trauma, relationships, and dominant culture. These stories influence how our parts relate to one another, how we move through relationships, and how we come to understand ourselves. Often, it is within this tension that the call for therapy emerges.
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.
As a queer and non-binary person myself (they/them/their), I have special interest in working with LGBTQ+ populations, clients practicing consensual non-monogamy/polyamory, and clients engaged in community work and helping professions.
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
As a queer and non-binary person myself (they/them/their), I have special interest in working with LGBTQ+ populations, clients practicing consensual non-monogamy/polyamory, and clients engaged in community work and helping professions.
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
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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.