LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 46218
Angel Sebastian Barraza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46218
My background since 2013 is in counseling adults through making life transitions and strategizing to utilize the resources around them.
Therapy with me is ideal for people who are interested in developing self-awareness and coping skills and contextualizing those skills across environments. Tools like self re-evaluation, consciousness raising and environmental re-evaluation go a long way to help understand why particular situations are upsetting. Processing on how to intervene on your own behalf can mean all the difference in difficult times. We can work together in a way that finds comfort in your natural strength in order to help you sit in your own genius, power and resilience.
My background since 2013 is in counseling adults through making life transitions and strategizing to utilize the resources around them.
Therapy with me is ideal for people who are interested in developing self-awareness and coping skills and contextualizing those skills across environments. Tools like self re-evaluation, consciousness raising and environmental re-evaluation go a long way to help understand why particular situations are upsetting. Processing on how to intervene on your own behalf can mean all the difference in difficult times. We can work together in a way that finds comfort in your natural strength in order to help you sit in your own genius, power and resilience.
Chelsea Chojnacki
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (Online Only)
Are you feeling like your life has been more difficult to manage than it used to be? Are there things holding you back from feeling content with your life, whether it has been weeks or years? There are so many moving parts we are constantly managing to keep a balanced and fulfilling life, and keeping it together alone doesn't always work. My goal is to help you make sense of the chaos and get to a balance that works for you, like a piece of art composed entirely of dots. I provide a space driven by empathy, compassion, and the value of an outside perspective to help find blind spots or reframe meaning.
Are you feeling like your life has been more difficult to manage than it used to be? Are there things holding you back from feeling content with your life, whether it has been weeks or years? There are so many moving parts we are constantly managing to keep a balanced and fulfilling life, and keeping it together alone doesn't always work. My goal is to help you make sense of the chaos and get to a balance that works for you, like a piece of art composed entirely of dots. I provide a space driven by empathy, compassion, and the value of an outside perspective to help find blind spots or reframe meaning.
Beverli D Mason
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHCA, LCACA, CSAYC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Waitlist for new clients
We are living in some very difficult times. At times it's hard to take it all in and find healthy ways to cope. My hope is that I'll be able to join you on your journey of healing by using therapeutic interventions and skill building. I will use a variety of therapeutic interventions (CBT, REBT, DBT) to help you understand how negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked. I use TF-CBT and EMDR to work specifically with those who struggle with complex trauma. My areas of specialty are Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Addictions, Sexual Abuse or Sexual Maladaptive Behaviors, Mood and Personality Disorders, and Hoarding,
We are living in some very difficult times. At times it's hard to take it all in and find healthy ways to cope. My hope is that I'll be able to join you on your journey of healing by using therapeutic interventions and skill building. I will use a variety of therapeutic interventions (CBT, REBT, DBT) to help you understand how negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked. I use TF-CBT and EMDR to work specifically with those who struggle with complex trauma. My areas of specialty are Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Addictions, Sexual Abuse or Sexual Maladaptive Behaviors, Mood and Personality Disorders, and Hoarding,
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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.