LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 73130
Kinsey Bethea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73130 (Online Only)
CONNECT: The best predictor of success in therapy is your relationship with your therapist. The foundation of any healthy relationship is trust. It is my priority to make sure our therapeutic relationship is based on mutual trust by establishing credibility, reliability, and comfort. HEAL: We are not responsible for what happens to us, but fair or not, we are responsible for our own healing. The good news is you do not have to do it alone! I am trained to hold space for you so we can discover together what healing means to you. GROW: I will meet you where you are to support you in growing towards where you discover what is best.
CONNECT: The best predictor of success in therapy is your relationship with your therapist. The foundation of any healthy relationship is trust. It is my priority to make sure our therapeutic relationship is based on mutual trust by establishing credibility, reliability, and comfort. HEAL: We are not responsible for what happens to us, but fair or not, we are responsible for our own healing. The good news is you do not have to do it alone! I am trained to hold space for you so we can discover together what healing means to you. GROW: I will meet you where you are to support you in growing towards where you discover what is best.
Tin Roof Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Midwest City, OK 73130
We are a small, 2 person agency in Choctaw! Lanita Toelle LPC is accepting clients! We love working with Teenagers and adults. We accept Pre-Teens, Young Adults, Adults and Families. Clients work collaboratively, discuss expectations at onset, bring in family members as needed, set and evaluate goals. Communication is key! Issues and Stressors include; Chronic Depression, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, Relationship and Communication problems, Career Exploration, Focusing Issues, and Pre-Martial Counseling. Please contact us via email for more info!
We are a small, 2 person agency in Choctaw! Lanita Toelle LPC is accepting clients! We love working with Teenagers and adults. We accept Pre-Teens, Young Adults, Adults and Families. Clients work collaboratively, discuss expectations at onset, bring in family members as needed, set and evaluate goals. Communication is key! Issues and Stressors include; Chronic Depression, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, Relationship and Communication problems, Career Exploration, Focusing Issues, and Pre-Martial Counseling. Please contact us via email for more info!
Paula J Hurst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midwest City, OK 73130
Feeling alone? Not feeling like yourself and “can’t put your finger on it”? Are you experiencing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Do you have a purpose and/or lack direction? Maybe you have solutions playing in your head but need a trustworthy and non-judgmental person in your life to help you process through it all!
Feeling alone? Not feeling like yourself and “can’t put your finger on it”? Are you experiencing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Do you have a purpose and/or lack direction? Maybe you have solutions playing in your head but need a trustworthy and non-judgmental person in your life to help you process through it all!
Aleicia L Stafford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Midwest City, OK 73130
Not accepting new clients
Recognizing we need help is hard. Reaching out for help is even harder. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment where positive change can occur. A positive support system is essential to maintain any changes made and prevent relapse. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I look forward helping you with life's challenges and providing encouragement and guidance toward your ideal future.
Recognizing we need help is hard. Reaching out for help is even harder. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment where positive change can occur. A positive support system is essential to maintain any changes made and prevent relapse. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I look forward helping you with life's challenges and providing encouragement and guidance toward your ideal future.
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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.