LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 55372
Briana Freeberg (Rynerson)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting and am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting and am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
InVision Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, C-SSWS
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Sometimes happiness feels just beyond your fingertips. You are struggling to juggle all of the aspects of life. You are feeling overwhelmed, worried, deep sadness, numb, exhausted, and/or you just don't feel good enough no matter what you do. Maybe you have had a recent life change/transition or maybe you have experienced trauma. You want to feel relief and you want to feel joy. You need an appointment soon and you want it to be with a therapist who is genuine, can understand your situation and needs, and who is able to help you accomplish your goals.
Sometimes happiness feels just beyond your fingertips. You are struggling to juggle all of the aspects of life. You are feeling overwhelmed, worried, deep sadness, numb, exhausted, and/or you just don't feel good enough no matter what you do. Maybe you have had a recent life change/transition or maybe you have experienced trauma. You want to feel relief and you want to feel joy. You need an appointment soon and you want it to be with a therapist who is genuine, can understand your situation and needs, and who is able to help you accomplish your goals.
Brittany Squillace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Have you experienced moments of anxiety and depression and don’t know why? Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you asking yourself “now what?” and wondering what life moving forward will look like? Do you have moments of feeling happy/joyful/excited and also have moments of sadness/guilt/frustration/confusion? Big life changes, both positive (such as retirement, becoming a new parent, marriage, etc.) and challenging (such as divorce, grieving the death of a loved one, receiving a life changing diagnosis, etc.), can bring a wide range of thoughts and feelings about what the change means for you and your life moving forward.
Have you experienced moments of anxiety and depression and don’t know why? Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you asking yourself “now what?” and wondering what life moving forward will look like? Do you have moments of feeling happy/joyful/excited and also have moments of sadness/guilt/frustration/confusion? Big life changes, both positive (such as retirement, becoming a new parent, marriage, etc.) and challenging (such as divorce, grieving the death of a loved one, receiving a life changing diagnosis, etc.), can bring a wide range of thoughts and feelings about what the change means for you and your life moving forward.
Enlightened Path Behavioral Health & Wellness, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Ideally, I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and experiences. I like to follow a team approach where we work together to help you become the best version of you! I appreciate feedback and insight into your unique situation and input on what is helpful/not helpful in the therapy approach. I love working from a solution and client centered approach where we can identify common goals and work together to help you meet them. Ideally, my clients are those who want to become the best version of themselves, who want to understand themselves more holistically for their own well-being and are willing to do the work to get there.
Ideally, I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and experiences. I like to follow a team approach where we work together to help you become the best version of you! I appreciate feedback and insight into your unique situation and input on what is helpful/not helpful in the therapy approach. I love working from a solution and client centered approach where we can identify common goals and work together to help you meet them. Ideally, my clients are those who want to become the best version of themselves, who want to understand themselves more holistically for their own well-being and are willing to do the work to get there.
Dr. Sharon Mahowald-Horner
Psychologist, MS, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer convenient telehealth services. My goal as a psychologist is to help you find your strength and full potential; thereby learning more effective ways to handle life's challenges. I have more than 25 years of experience and have been intensively trained in individual, martial/couples, family, and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (ages 12+). Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, school difficulties, relationship issues, life transitions, and career/leadership mentoring.
I offer convenient telehealth services. My goal as a psychologist is to help you find your strength and full potential; thereby learning more effective ways to handle life's challenges. I have more than 25 years of experience and have been intensively trained in individual, martial/couples, family, and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (ages 12+). Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, school difficulties, relationship issues, life transitions, and career/leadership mentoring.
BHSI - Shakopee
Marriage & Family Therapist, BHSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prior Lake, MN 55372
We are a group of psychologists, psychaitrists and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individualy therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychaitrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
We are a group of psychologists, psychaitrists and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individualy therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychaitrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
Jessica Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prior Lake, MN 55372
"The way out is through" - Robert Frost. As human beings navigating this complex world, we often avoid problems as a form of self-protection. In order to find more contentment in our lives, it is essential that we face our difficulties in a safe environment. I enjoy working with adults struggling with self-esteem, addictive behaviors, self-care, life-transitions, childhood trauma, parenting/step-parenting, relationship issues and more. I utilize an empathetic, genuine and kind approach in session creating a safe space for people to work through and explore their difficulties.
"The way out is through" - Robert Frost. As human beings navigating this complex world, we often avoid problems as a form of self-protection. In order to find more contentment in our lives, it is essential that we face our difficulties in a safe environment. I enjoy working with adults struggling with self-esteem, addictive behaviors, self-care, life-transitions, childhood trauma, parenting/step-parenting, relationship issues and more. I utilize an empathetic, genuine and kind approach in session creating a safe space for people to work through and explore their difficulties.
Stepping Stones Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
Robyn Alliah. Art Therapy. Licensed Clinical Counselor
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prior Lake, MN 55372
I would like to help guide you down the pathway of life with art making. Creative interventions can open the conversation and help you understand feelings, emotions, and turn those into a better understanding of yourself. Creative aspects help you move towards symptom management, increase your empowerment, your awareness, and your self-esteem.
I would like to help guide you down the pathway of life with art making. Creative interventions can open the conversation and help you understand feelings, emotions, and turn those into a better understanding of yourself. Creative aspects help you move towards symptom management, increase your empowerment, your awareness, and your self-esteem.
Larry Baumgartner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Immediate IN-PERSON in Burnsville and ONLINE openings in Minnesota! Best Hope Therapy specializes in Infidelity, Intimacy & Relationships. For nearly 10 years we have been providing dating, pre-marital counseling, couples therapy, open, poly and marriage therapy for all types of traditional and non traditional relationships. Has there been an affair, lacking intimacy and even communication? It has been far too long since your desires have been met. You seek that touch or acknowledgement that they care. Through it all you still have HOPE and want to heal and save this relationship. Your future can be full of love, care, and trust.
Immediate IN-PERSON in Burnsville and ONLINE openings in Minnesota! Best Hope Therapy specializes in Infidelity, Intimacy & Relationships. For nearly 10 years we have been providing dating, pre-marital counseling, couples therapy, open, poly and marriage therapy for all types of traditional and non traditional relationships. Has there been an affair, lacking intimacy and even communication? It has been far too long since your desires have been met. You seek that touch or acknowledgement that they care. Through it all you still have HOPE and want to heal and save this relationship. Your future can be full of love, care, and trust.
Mel Day
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Tired of Educating Your Therapist on Your Gender and Sexuality? Do you feel like you've been trained to hide parts of yourself and conform to societal expectations? Have you lost sight of what you truly want after pleasing others for so long? Therapy should be a place to embrace and affirm your authenticity, not educate or conform to your therapist. If you're neurodivergent, struggling with anxiety or depression, or dealing with challenges related to your gender and sexual identities, I provide a safe, affirming space for you to process your emotions and gain insights into your true self.
Tired of Educating Your Therapist on Your Gender and Sexuality? Do you feel like you've been trained to hide parts of yourself and conform to societal expectations? Have you lost sight of what you truly want after pleasing others for so long? Therapy should be a place to embrace and affirm your authenticity, not educate or conform to your therapist. If you're neurodivergent, struggling with anxiety or depression, or dealing with challenges related to your gender and sexual identities, I provide a safe, affirming space for you to process your emotions and gain insights into your true self.
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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.