LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Peyton, CO
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected from others and from yourself and want to find your spark again? Has the anxiety become to much to handle? Do you keep your true feelings and identity hidden because you feel no one will understand or accept the real you? Are you exhausted from your perfectionism and constant need to overachieve and want to let that go? Maybe you're a caregiver who gives so much of yourself to others, but your cup is empty. I want you to find relief and it's not necessary for you to suffer alone anymore. Holistic practices can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected from others and from yourself and want to find your spark again? Has the anxiety become to much to handle? Do you keep your true feelings and identity hidden because you feel no one will understand or accept the real you? Are you exhausted from your perfectionism and constant need to overachieve and want to let that go? Maybe you're a caregiver who gives so much of yourself to others, but your cup is empty. I want you to find relief and it's not necessary for you to suffer alone anymore. Holistic practices can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms.
Therapy for me means that we are two people in a room trying to work through issues and struggles. I maintain that viewpoint throughout our working relationship together and believe that therapy can look a myriad of different ways. Together, you and I will determine what therapy should look like, what goals are appropriate, and how we can facilitate healing for you! My ideal clients are clients with a willingness to try. Showing up authentically and genuinely is of the utmost importance when you are trying to work on yourself.
Therapy for me means that we are two people in a room trying to work through issues and struggles. I maintain that viewpoint throughout our working relationship together and believe that therapy can look a myriad of different ways. Together, you and I will determine what therapy should look like, what goals are appropriate, and how we can facilitate healing for you! My ideal clients are clients with a willingness to try. Showing up authentically and genuinely is of the utmost importance when you are trying to work on yourself.
Helen Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Now offering in-person sessions with Bright Futures Psychiatry!
Life can get so hard and messy sometimes! You do not have to walk through it alone. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, lack of focus, addictive behaviors, and anything in between, there is hope and a path forward.
Now offering in-person sessions with Bright Futures Psychiatry!
Life can get so hard and messy sometimes! You do not have to walk through it alone. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, lack of focus, addictive behaviors, and anything in between, there is hope and a path forward.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and the complex life experiences that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. I work with individuals who are navigating emotional pain, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel difficult to break, whether that’s anxiety, depression, substance use, or the lingering impact of past experiences. A first session with me is structured, supportive, and focused on understanding your goals, history, and needs while building comfort and clarity.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and the complex life experiences that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. I work with individuals who are navigating emotional pain, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel difficult to break, whether that’s anxiety, depression, substance use, or the lingering impact of past experiences. A first session with me is structured, supportive, and focused on understanding your goals, history, and needs while building comfort and clarity.
Warm greetings! I am a LCSW and earned my Masters degree at Augsburg College of MN. I have been providing individual and group therapy for over 5 years in a variety of settings which includes; psych-hospitals, Medical hospitals, crisis residential, and currently a private prison. I offer a free 20 minutes phone consultation through my private practice at My Recovery LLC.
Warm greetings! I am a LCSW and earned my Masters degree at Augsburg College of MN. I have been providing individual and group therapy for over 5 years in a variety of settings which includes; psych-hospitals, Medical hospitals, crisis residential, and currently a private prison. I offer a free 20 minutes phone consultation through my private practice at My Recovery LLC.
Accepting new clients! When things get rough with your child it doesn't just impact the child it can have an impact on the entire family system. I can help you, your child and family cope with behavioral or emotional difficulties and build skills that translate in many different areas of life. School and work can put a lot of stress on us and I work to help the client regulate their emotions and use appropriate coping skills. Family dynamics are a huge area of our life and can cause strife. Utilizing Systems theory I work to address the areas affecting the client negatively and help them learn ways to deal with these stressors.
Accepting new clients! When things get rough with your child it doesn't just impact the child it can have an impact on the entire family system. I can help you, your child and family cope with behavioral or emotional difficulties and build skills that translate in many different areas of life. School and work can put a lot of stress on us and I work to help the client regulate their emotions and use appropriate coping skills. Family dynamics are a huge area of our life and can cause strife. Utilizing Systems theory I work to address the areas affecting the client negatively and help them learn ways to deal with these stressors.
I specialize in working with individuals who feel disconnected—from themselves, their voice, their relationships, and the life they truly want to be living. Many of them have spent years prioritizing others, pushing down their needs, and trying to be who they thought they were “supposed” to be. They come to therapy feeling exhausted, anxious, unfulfilled, and unsure of who they are underneath it all. Deep down, they long to feel more grounded in themselves, more confident in their choices, and more authentic in how they show up in the world.
I specialize in working with individuals who feel disconnected—from themselves, their voice, their relationships, and the life they truly want to be living. Many of them have spent years prioritizing others, pushing down their needs, and trying to be who they thought they were “supposed” to be. They come to therapy feeling exhausted, anxious, unfulfilled, and unsure of who they are underneath it all. Deep down, they long to feel more grounded in themselves, more confident in their choices, and more authentic in how they show up in the world.
Do you or your child feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle with ADHD, or feel like traditional approaches haven’t quite fit? Therapy doesn’t have to happen only in an office. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of behavioral health experience, I offer both traditional counseling and animal-assisted therapy, creating opportunities for healing, growth, and connection in a supportive farm environment.
Do you or your child feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle with ADHD, or feel like traditional approaches haven’t quite fit? Therapy doesn’t have to happen only in an office. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of behavioral health experience, I offer both traditional counseling and animal-assisted therapy, creating opportunities for healing, growth, and connection in a supportive farm environment.
We all need a safe-space to express ourselves, to be seen, to be heard, and to be validated without any judgement. I am passionate about helping people and making them feel emotionally safe. People come to therapy for different reasons but I believe that people have a basic need of being listened to and not judged for how they feel or think. I am passionate about providing my clients the freedom to be themselves and guide them to discover who they aspire to be. I equip my clients with necessary skills and empower them to choose and explore what works well for their personal life and personality to achieve distinctive goals.
We all need a safe-space to express ourselves, to be seen, to be heard, and to be validated without any judgement. I am passionate about helping people and making them feel emotionally safe. People come to therapy for different reasons but I believe that people have a basic need of being listened to and not judged for how they feel or think. I am passionate about providing my clients the freedom to be themselves and guide them to discover who they aspire to be. I equip my clients with necessary skills and empower them to choose and explore what works well for their personal life and personality to achieve distinctive goals.
Do you struggle with finding your voice or knowing where to start? I would love the opportunity to walk with you on your journey! I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, body shaming, relationships, identity, stress and boundaries. Together, we can develop your natural insights, strengths, resiliencies, and remove any barriers that get in your own way. I value building rapport and trust through empathy, respect, and actively listening.
Do you struggle with finding your voice or knowing where to start? I would love the opportunity to walk with you on your journey! I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, body shaming, relationships, identity, stress and boundaries. Together, we can develop your natural insights, strengths, resiliencies, and remove any barriers that get in your own way. I value building rapport and trust through empathy, respect, and actively listening.
I am Kayla Thompson, a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), and my passion lies in working with couples and individuals facing concerns about life transitions, attachment issues, and trauma. I am also deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate and overcome unhealthy substance use.
I am Kayla Thompson, a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), and my passion lies in working with couples and individuals facing concerns about life transitions, attachment issues, and trauma. I am also deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate and overcome unhealthy substance use.
My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of authentic human connection. I strive to create a space where people feel genuinely seen, respected, and understood, especially during times when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or painful. At the core of my work is a deep respect for each person’s story and the understanding that meaningful change often begins when someone feels safe enough to explore that story openly.
My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of authentic human connection. I strive to create a space where people feel genuinely seen, respected, and understood, especially during times when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or painful. At the core of my work is a deep respect for each person’s story and the understanding that meaningful change often begins when someone feels safe enough to explore that story openly.
Congratulations, you've just taken the first step - reaching out... Working out problems on your own can be tough. Change is sometimes painful, but can be liberating. We can work together to find solutions that work for you. It's true that if you don't change something ... nothing will change. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and have helped people create solutions for over 20 years. I have experience with life transitions (divorce, grief, job loss or change), depression, trauma, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and PTSD. Credentialed for Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo counties for Medicaid.
Congratulations, you've just taken the first step - reaching out... Working out problems on your own can be tough. Change is sometimes painful, but can be liberating. We can work together to find solutions that work for you. It's true that if you don't change something ... nothing will change. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and have helped people create solutions for over 20 years. I have experience with life transitions (divorce, grief, job loss or change), depression, trauma, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and PTSD. Credentialed for Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo counties for Medicaid.
You've tried help before but not sure what was missing. You struggle but don't always know why and that makes you feel more isolated and alone. You feel like something needs to give without you breaking in the process.
You've tried help before but not sure what was missing. You struggle but don't always know why and that makes you feel more isolated and alone. You feel like something needs to give without you breaking in the process.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.