LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Northglenn, CO
Accepting new clients for in person or virtual sessions. Stress and triggers just won't stop and it's been building for FAR too long. You can't stand how irritable you’ve become, especially around those you love. Your go-to de-stressors just aren't cutting it, and you’re growing tired of your own procrastination, rumination, and withdrawing from others. You want to be more present in your life and relationships. This can absolutely be temporary. Let's work together to move you past this!
Accepting new clients for in person or virtual sessions. Stress and triggers just won't stop and it's been building for FAR too long. You can't stand how irritable you’ve become, especially around those you love. Your go-to de-stressors just aren't cutting it, and you’re growing tired of your own procrastination, rumination, and withdrawing from others. You want to be more present in your life and relationships. This can absolutely be temporary. Let's work together to move you past this!
With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and support. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and substance use disorders.
With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and support. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and substance use disorders.
Do you need trustworthy support? Do you hope to find balance, process your past/present, or learn ways of coping?
I support individuals, primarily young/middle-aged adults and teens, navigating mood disorders, suicidal ideation, complex trauma, and anxiety/depression. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals from marginalized communities, including Black/African American identities, those involved in the criminal justice system, and neurodivergent populations (Autism/Down Syndrome). I have strong clinical interest in supporting those experiencing self-harm, higher acuity, and personality struggles.
Do you need trustworthy support? Do you hope to find balance, process your past/present, or learn ways of coping?
I support individuals, primarily young/middle-aged adults and teens, navigating mood disorders, suicidal ideation, complex trauma, and anxiety/depression. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals from marginalized communities, including Black/African American identities, those involved in the criminal justice system, and neurodivergent populations (Autism/Down Syndrome). I have strong clinical interest in supporting those experiencing self-harm, higher acuity, and personality struggles.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, past trauma, women's issues, substance use, chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues and eating disorders.
With a deep commitment to integrating mind-body connections in therapy, I strive to create a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental space for clients to navigate challenges, develop coping skills and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. I guide clients in the exploration of their thoughts, emotions and physical experiences to foster a sense of balance. I use an integrative style utilizing different evidence-based techniques. With your guidance, I can help you create goals that you hope to achieve and create a plan to reach these goals.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, past trauma, women's issues, substance use, chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues and eating disorders.
With a deep commitment to integrating mind-body connections in therapy, I strive to create a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental space for clients to navigate challenges, develop coping skills and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. I guide clients in the exploration of their thoughts, emotions and physical experiences to foster a sense of balance. I use an integrative style utilizing different evidence-based techniques. With your guidance, I can help you create goals that you hope to achieve and create a plan to reach these goals.
ADHD, Relationships, Life Transitions & Mood Disorders - LGBTQ+‑Affirming Therapist for Young Adults
My ideal client is a young adult navigating relationship stress, major life transitions, or anxiety and depression while managing school, work, identity, or feeling “stuck
I specialize in young adults experiencing relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression, with clinical expertise in suicidality, self‑harm, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. We stabilize first—focusing on safety, sleep, and coping skills—then build emotion regulation and daily functioning.
ADHD, Relationships, Life Transitions & Mood Disorders - LGBTQ+‑Affirming Therapist for Young Adults
My ideal client is a young adult navigating relationship stress, major life transitions, or anxiety and depression while managing school, work, identity, or feeling “stuck
I specialize in young adults experiencing relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression, with clinical expertise in suicidality, self‑harm, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. We stabilize first—focusing on safety, sleep, and coping skills—then build emotion regulation and daily functioning.
Are you trying hard to "be normal” and "do what you're supposed to do", but left feeling drained, anxious, and deeply unfulfilled from living for the approval of others instead of following your own internal compass? Beginning this journey can kick off a messy unraveling (think less “butterfly emerging” and more “blazing dumpster fire that keeps reigniting”) because unlearning what made up our original foundation can shake everything we built on top of that. But with every collapse will come growth and if you're willing to hold on, you can make it through—and come out stronger, wiser, and more equipped for whatever comes next.
Are you trying hard to "be normal” and "do what you're supposed to do", but left feeling drained, anxious, and deeply unfulfilled from living for the approval of others instead of following your own internal compass? Beginning this journey can kick off a messy unraveling (think less “butterfly emerging” and more “blazing dumpster fire that keeps reigniting”) because unlearning what made up our original foundation can shake everything we built on top of that. But with every collapse will come growth and if you're willing to hold on, you can make it through—and come out stronger, wiser, and more equipped for whatever comes next.
New Terrain Therapy LLC, Leah Landis, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Northglenn, CO 80234
Waitlist for new clients
On the outside, you may look like you have it all together with career, caregiving, relationships but inside it can feel like a total WTF rollercoaster. Anxiety, burnout, grief, old wounds, or life transitions like perimenopause and menopause can leave you stuck & exhausted. I support Millennial, Gen X, and Gen Z women navigating these twists together. Whether you’re facing a quarter-life shift, midlife transitions, or something in between, we’ll calm the chaos, heal what’s unfinished, and help you reconnect with yourself so you can move forward feeling grounded, clear, and authentically you.
On the outside, you may look like you have it all together with career, caregiving, relationships but inside it can feel like a total WTF rollercoaster. Anxiety, burnout, grief, old wounds, or life transitions like perimenopause and menopause can leave you stuck & exhausted. I support Millennial, Gen X, and Gen Z women navigating these twists together. Whether you’re facing a quarter-life shift, midlife transitions, or something in between, we’ll calm the chaos, heal what’s unfinished, and help you reconnect with yourself so you can move forward feeling grounded, clear, and authentically you.
Clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ individuals and those impacted by adversity, are met with compassion, respect, and understanding.
Clients who value an authentic, conversational approach to therapy often find a good fit here. I strive to create a collaborative space where personal values, strengths, and lived experiences guide the work. Whether navigating challenges, processing difficult experiences, or pursuing personal growth, clients are met with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care tailored to their unique journey. Clients who are beginners to therapy, as well as those who have been practicing for years are all welcome.
Clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ individuals and those impacted by adversity, are met with compassion, respect, and understanding.
Clients who value an authentic, conversational approach to therapy often find a good fit here. I strive to create a collaborative space where personal values, strengths, and lived experiences guide the work. Whether navigating challenges, processing difficult experiences, or pursuing personal growth, clients are met with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care tailored to their unique journey. Clients who are beginners to therapy, as well as those who have been practicing for years are all welcome.
Hello, I'm Angeliky. To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This often leads to feelings of alienation, confusion, and the use of endless methods to cope with life. In psychoanalysis, there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing psychoanalysis is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your life, and finding guidance in your desire.
Hello, I'm Angeliky. To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This often leads to feelings of alienation, confusion, and the use of endless methods to cope with life. In psychoanalysis, there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing psychoanalysis is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your life, and finding guidance in your desire.
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.
I really enjoy working with individuals seeking empowerment and an effective balance of support and challenge. If you are hoping to be understood, better cope with challenge(s), grow as a person, work on relationships, and/or heal emotional wounds, I would very much like to help. Having worked with a diverse group of people, I have both the professional training and experience for meeting people where they are in life and within the identities they hold. I value building a solid therapeutic relationship from which we can work together on your goals and building the inner and outer life you are wanting.
I really enjoy working with individuals seeking empowerment and an effective balance of support and challenge. If you are hoping to be understood, better cope with challenge(s), grow as a person, work on relationships, and/or heal emotional wounds, I would very much like to help. Having worked with a diverse group of people, I have both the professional training and experience for meeting people where they are in life and within the identities they hold. I value building a solid therapeutic relationship from which we can work together on your goals and building the inner and outer life you are wanting.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may feel unsure where to start or need support navigating their mental health. I have experience helping children manage behavior and emotions, and supporting adolescents in building self-esteem and improving social relationships. Many of my clients are looking for guidance, coping skills, and a safe space to grow. My goal is to help improve overall quality of life while supporting children and teens in building confidence, strengthening relationships, and setting a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who may feel unsure where to start or need support navigating their mental health. I have experience helping children manage behavior and emotions, and supporting adolescents in building self-esteem and improving social relationships. Many of my clients are looking for guidance, coping skills, and a safe space to grow. My goal is to help improve overall quality of life while supporting children and teens in building confidence, strengthening relationships, and setting a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who still feel stuck in patterns they can’t fully explain. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, or major life transitions. Some feel pressure to meet expectations from family, culture, or society while trying to understand who they truly are. I work best with clients who are curious about themselves and open to exploring how their experiences, beliefs, and emotions shape the way they move through the world.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who still feel stuck in patterns they can’t fully explain. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, or major life transitions. Some feel pressure to meet expectations from family, culture, or society while trying to understand who they truly are. I work best with clients who are curious about themselves and open to exploring how their experiences, beliefs, and emotions shape the way they move through the world.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, you seem to be plodding along just trying to get through it, or worse, waking up filled with dread at what the day ahead will bring. You struggle to find anything to get excited about or look forward to. It could be that something intangible has shifted and you have lost your sense of hope, optimism, and enthusiasm. Or perhaps a transitional event has occurred; you left a job, changed careers, retired, divorced, your kids grew up and moved away, you experienced the loss of someone close to you, received a life altering medical diagnosis, or a caregiving role has consumed your life.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, you seem to be plodding along just trying to get through it, or worse, waking up filled with dread at what the day ahead will bring. You struggle to find anything to get excited about or look forward to. It could be that something intangible has shifted and you have lost your sense of hope, optimism, and enthusiasm. Or perhaps a transitional event has occurred; you left a job, changed careers, retired, divorced, your kids grew up and moved away, you experienced the loss of someone close to you, received a life altering medical diagnosis, or a caregiving role has consumed your life.
Valerie J Shinbaum, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Northglenn, CO 80234
As a practicing psychotherapist since 1992, I have the honor of assisting clients with the emotional issues that create obstacles and/or roadblocks in all areas of their lives. My compassionate and caring approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, and I believe all clients have the capacity for change within themselves. Clients willing to engage in the emotion and thought based therapeutic process of correcting their actions toward more positive behavior changes achieve the desired outcome of eliminating those life obstacles and roadblocks, resulting in the ultimate therapy goal - better and greater happiness!
As a practicing psychotherapist since 1992, I have the honor of assisting clients with the emotional issues that create obstacles and/or roadblocks in all areas of their lives. My compassionate and caring approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, and I believe all clients have the capacity for change within themselves. Clients willing to engage in the emotion and thought based therapeutic process of correcting their actions toward more positive behavior changes achieve the desired outcome of eliminating those life obstacles and roadblocks, resulting in the ultimate therapy goal - better and greater happiness!
Hello! I specialize in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and all related mental health struggles. My primary treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR. Maintaining participation in and control of your life during treatment is paramount for recovery, therefore, I offer virtual treatment which has proven as effective as in-person. Complete abstinence may not be the primary goal, rather, harm reduction may be the goal as we work through trauma and current symptomology. I have an abundance of proven, effective tools to help you feel better today.
Hello! I specialize in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and all related mental health struggles. My primary treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR. Maintaining participation in and control of your life during treatment is paramount for recovery, therefore, I offer virtual treatment which has proven as effective as in-person. Complete abstinence may not be the primary goal, rather, harm reduction may be the goal as we work through trauma and current symptomology. I have an abundance of proven, effective tools to help you feel better today.
I believe that change—though often challenging and uncomfortable—is the one constant in life that brings about true growth. It’s natural to want to avoid discomfort, but leaning into these moments of uncertainty is where transformation begins. I hold the belief that everyone has an innate capacity for change and resilience, no matter what life throws their way.
I believe that change—though often challenging and uncomfortable—is the one constant in life that brings about true growth. It’s natural to want to avoid discomfort, but leaning into these moments of uncertainty is where transformation begins. I hold the belief that everyone has an innate capacity for change and resilience, no matter what life throws their way.
My ideal client doesn’t need to have it all figured out—they just need a willingness to show up. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, but there’s a part of them that wants something to change. I work well with people who feel scattered or weighed down yet still have moments of curiosity or drive. Those small openings become the starting point for building clarity, direction, and meaningful progress.
My ideal client doesn’t need to have it all figured out—they just need a willingness to show up. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, but there’s a part of them that wants something to change. I work well with people who feel scattered or weighed down yet still have moments of curiosity or drive. Those small openings become the starting point for building clarity, direction, and meaningful progress.
Many of the people I work with are adolescents or adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, adjustment challenges, self-harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, ODD, or ADD/ADHD, and often struggle with frustration tolerance, negative self-talk, or expressing their needs. Some want a safe space to process experiences, while others seek practical tools to manage emotions and relationships—most want both. Our work focuses on building emotional regulation, strengthening communication, and developing healthier ways to respond to life’s challenges.
Many of the people I work with are adolescents or adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, adjustment challenges, self-harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, ODD, or ADD/ADHD, and often struggle with frustration tolerance, negative self-talk, or expressing their needs. Some want a safe space to process experiences, while others seek practical tools to manage emotions and relationships—most want both. Our work focuses on building emotional regulation, strengthening communication, and developing healthier ways to respond to life’s challenges.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and longstanding personality patterns. I offer thoughtful, in-depth therapy and specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in respect for complexity. I serve Colorado clients in person and via telehealth, and continue to see Houston clients remotely.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and longstanding personality patterns. I offer thoughtful, in-depth therapy and specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in respect for complexity. I serve Colorado clients in person and via telehealth, and continue to see Houston clients remotely.
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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.