LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 78249
Natalina Vélez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
My name is Natalina Vélez and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I am an AuDHD queer person of color and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. My approach to not only therapy but also building connections with people is through a deep understanding for empathy, accountability, and harm reduction. I have built my life around being a restorative practice practitioner with a love for social justice and creating safe and affirming spaces that are built on consent and trust.
My name is Natalina Vélez and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I am an AuDHD queer person of color and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. My approach to not only therapy but also building connections with people is through a deep understanding for empathy, accountability, and harm reduction. I have built my life around being a restorative practice practitioner with a love for social justice and creating safe and affirming spaces that are built on consent and trust.
Janet Lantry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RYT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
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MD, MBA, LCL
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
Nearly 2 years ago, my eldest child shared that she is transgender. I initially had no idea what to do. I was scared, and confused, even ashamed and guilty. I am a pediatrician who has worked with suicidal youth and understand the consequences of parental rejection, but I still struggled with my child's gender. Today, I know better. My child comes first and so does yours. I help parents love, accept, understand, and support their LGBTQ+ children so they can thrive and live out loud without judgment or limitations. Are you struggling like I did? I know what you're going through I can help, let's talk.
Nearly 2 years ago, my eldest child shared that she is transgender. I initially had no idea what to do. I was scared, and confused, even ashamed and guilty. I am a pediatrician who has worked with suicidal youth and understand the consequences of parental rejection, but I still struggled with my child's gender. Today, I know better. My child comes first and so does yours. I help parents love, accept, understand, and support their LGBTQ+ children so they can thrive and live out loud without judgment or limitations. Are you struggling like I did? I know what you're going through I can help, let's talk.
Kimberly Hawthorne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
My clinical interests include working with identity issues, sexual assault, childhood developmental trauma, life transitions, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, chronic stress, LGBTQIA+-related concerns, and race-related issues.
Hey there! Are you searching for a space where your values aren’t just acknowledged but celebrated? A space where you can put down the mask, exhale, and be yourself? As a strengths-based therapist, I focus on fostering a sense of hope within, guiding individuals to embrace their strengths and align them with their deepest and most authentic selves. Together, we can navigate life’s complexities, using these guiding lights to illuminate a path toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy is holistic, client-centered, and grounded in strengths-based practices such as solution-focused brief therapy and narrative therapy.
My clinical interests include working with identity issues, sexual assault, childhood developmental trauma, life transitions, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, chronic stress, LGBTQIA+-related concerns, and race-related issues.
Hey there! Are you searching for a space where your values aren’t just acknowledged but celebrated? A space where you can put down the mask, exhale, and be yourself? As a strengths-based therapist, I focus on fostering a sense of hope within, guiding individuals to embrace their strengths and align them with their deepest and most authentic selves. Together, we can navigate life’s complexities, using these guiding lights to illuminate a path toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy is holistic, client-centered, and grounded in strengths-based practices such as solution-focused brief therapy and narrative therapy.
Brittany Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and social justice-oriented counselor.
Life can be messy–and by messy, I mean painful and joyous and everything in between. Counseling can provide a space where you feel seen, supported, and validated through it all. My approach is grounded in relational-cultural theory and trauma-informed counseling. I have worked with survivors of various losses and traumatic events. These experiences can result in feelings of shame and isolation. For this reason, my practice centers on healing through connection. I emphasize your safety and empowerment throughout the counseling process. I meet you where you are with warmth, non-judgment, and even a little bit of humor.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming and social justice-oriented counselor.
Life can be messy–and by messy, I mean painful and joyous and everything in between. Counseling can provide a space where you feel seen, supported, and validated through it all. My approach is grounded in relational-cultural theory and trauma-informed counseling. I have worked with survivors of various losses and traumatic events. These experiences can result in feelings of shame and isolation. For this reason, my practice centers on healing through connection. I emphasize your safety and empowerment throughout the counseling process. I meet you where you are with warmth, non-judgment, and even a little bit of humor.
Ryan Daniel Buell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, EdS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Shavano Park, TX 78249
Sometimes, it's hard to walk through the door and ask for help. I've been there myself many times in my life. In today's world, it's also tough to find time to practice self-care. Therapy is meant to be a judgment-free space where we explore whatever you need to, whether it's grief, trauma, self-love, spirituality, self-esteem or cultural/identity issues.
Sometimes, it's hard to walk through the door and ask for help. I've been there myself many times in my life. In today's world, it's also tough to find time to practice self-care. Therapy is meant to be a judgment-free space where we explore whatever you need to, whether it's grief, trauma, self-love, spirituality, self-esteem or cultural/identity issues.
Carly Kay Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
This can be a difficult time of year. Family obligations, financial stress, and balancing work and family can be especially stressful. It's the perfect time to change our cognitions and behavior to improve our daily experience. Together, we can move towards better coping and optimism. I take joy in working with clients to develop skills, gain self-awareness, experience growth, & appreciate their strengths. My affirmative approach includes changing beliefs & behaviors that are no longer serving you in a supportive and accepting environment. Immediate openings for virtual & in-person counseling with teens, adults, and couples.
This can be a difficult time of year. Family obligations, financial stress, and balancing work and family can be especially stressful. It's the perfect time to change our cognitions and behavior to improve our daily experience. Together, we can move towards better coping and optimism. I take joy in working with clients to develop skills, gain self-awareness, experience growth, & appreciate their strengths. My affirmative approach includes changing beliefs & behaviors that are no longer serving you in a supportive and accepting environment. Immediate openings for virtual & in-person counseling with teens, adults, and couples.
Victoria Annette Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
Davorian “Trey” Marion
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Hi and Hello! My main goals and objectives for helping my clients is to provide a sense of enlightenment and empowerment as well as to improve their self-worth and value as they navigate through their journey to healing themselves.
Hi and Hello! My main goals and objectives for helping my clients is to provide a sense of enlightenment and empowerment as well as to improve their self-worth and value as they navigate through their journey to healing themselves.
Kyndal Hoepken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CATP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
I am here to do my best to help empower my clients to focus on their strengths in the bad times, take off some of the heaviness of the past, and laugh a little along the way. My main goal is to make someone feel heard while also challenging that negative voice in their heads.
I am here to do my best to help empower my clients to focus on their strengths in the bad times, take off some of the heaviness of the past, and laugh a little along the way. My main goal is to make someone feel heard while also challenging that negative voice in their heads.
Abby Hasberry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
After years in education as a college professor, teacher, and principal, my joy is working with older adolescents and young adults. My ideal client is reflective and purposeful. My clients are typically young adults transitioning to careers and learning to “adult”, adoptees discovering their identities and processing trauma, and birth/first mothers navigating grief and loss. I support my clients through reflection, trauma processing, self-discovery, and identity development so that they can embrace mental clarity live purposefully.
After years in education as a college professor, teacher, and principal, my joy is working with older adolescents and young adults. My ideal client is reflective and purposeful. My clients are typically young adults transitioning to careers and learning to “adult”, adoptees discovering their identities and processing trauma, and birth/first mothers navigating grief and loss. I support my clients through reflection, trauma processing, self-discovery, and identity development so that they can embrace mental clarity live purposefully.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
I am Licensed Psychologist providing services to clients in Texas, Iowa, and PSYPACT participating states. I began working with adults, children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals of diverse backgrounds back in 2012. I am passionate about helping individuals set and accomplish their treatment goals.
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Foresight Mental Health Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists and nutrition providers in Texas dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists and nutrition providers in Texas dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Emily Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Shavano Park, TX 78249
Waitlist for new clients
First of all, I'm already proud of you for getting this far. I know how intimidating getting the ball rolling on therapy can be so the fact that you're even looking into it, speaks so much about your readiness to better yourself and your life! I treat depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, relationship issues, and chronic illness. I view all clients as the driver of their own lives while I sit in the passenger seat to guide. I will assist you by collaboratively setting therapy goals, instilling empowerment, and equipping you with the tools needed to sustain long-term progress.
First of all, I'm already proud of you for getting this far. I know how intimidating getting the ball rolling on therapy can be so the fact that you're even looking into it, speaks so much about your readiness to better yourself and your life! I treat depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, relationship issues, and chronic illness. I view all clients as the driver of their own lives while I sit in the passenger seat to guide. I will assist you by collaboratively setting therapy goals, instilling empowerment, and equipping you with the tools needed to sustain long-term progress.
Frank (Pancho) Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
Whether it is past experiences or present circumstances that you are working through, it can be helpful to have someone walk with you on that journey. I seek to make a connection and create a relationship with clients that is built on trust, empathy, curiosity, and respect in a safe and judgement free environment. My hope is that through our time together you are able to gain further insight into who you are, gain an understanding into the nature of your difficulties, and together find ways to overcome your current struggles.
Whether it is past experiences or present circumstances that you are working through, it can be helpful to have someone walk with you on that journey. I seek to make a connection and create a relationship with clients that is built on trust, empathy, curiosity, and respect in a safe and judgement free environment. My hope is that through our time together you are able to gain further insight into who you are, gain an understanding into the nature of your difficulties, and together find ways to overcome your current struggles.
Dr. Jordan E. Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
People often seek counseling with a desire for healing or change during times of suffering, pain, or distress. Everyone’s pain is personal and everyone’s experiences are unique, so I strive to provide a soft place for you to land as you self-direct your healing and understanding. I believe change occurs because of your growth in awareness and adaptability to your situation. My ultimate goal and hope is to act as a conduit of healing for you throughout this process.
People often seek counseling with a desire for healing or change during times of suffering, pain, or distress. Everyone’s pain is personal and everyone’s experiences are unique, so I strive to provide a soft place for you to land as you self-direct your healing and understanding. I believe change occurs because of your growth in awareness and adaptability to your situation. My ultimate goal and hope is to act as a conduit of healing for you throughout this process.
Dr. Jules Arkangel
LC, PhD, CRC, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78249
Archangel Therapy Group is a small, privately-owned boutique therapy and Life Coaching practice that helps individuals, couples, and families live their best lives. Our approach to therapy and Life Coaching is a trauma informed care, taking into consideration the entire life of an individual client. Our focus is not what is wrong with a client more what has happened to a client. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows clients to feel relaxed and promotes a culture of openness and honesty. We aren’t here to “fix” anyone, but to be supportive and help guide clients through the journey step-by-step.
Archangel Therapy Group is a small, privately-owned boutique therapy and Life Coaching practice that helps individuals, couples, and families live their best lives. Our approach to therapy and Life Coaching is a trauma informed care, taking into consideration the entire life of an individual client. Our focus is not what is wrong with a client more what has happened to a client. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows clients to feel relaxed and promotes a culture of openness and honesty. We aren’t here to “fix” anyone, but to be supportive and help guide clients through the journey step-by-step.
Mark B Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LSOTP-S, CCFC, ATSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I am often referred adolescents who are involved in the Juvenile Justice System. I am qualified to provide sexual education and guidance to all ages within the framework of their family, community, and religious beliefs. I give parents guidance in helping them to navigate through the courts and their children's schools while offering advice and additional resources. I provide psychotherapy for people struggling with family or personal issues. I am available daytime and early evening hours.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I am often referred adolescents who are involved in the Juvenile Justice System. I am qualified to provide sexual education and guidance to all ages within the framework of their family, community, and religious beliefs. I give parents guidance in helping them to navigate through the courts and their children's schools while offering advice and additional resources. I provide psychotherapy for people struggling with family or personal issues. I am available daytime and early evening hours.
Amanda Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-SWHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Are you a woman juggling life's demands, feeling stuck or underappreciated? Whether you're a mom, caregiver, or professional woman, I'm here to help. I value healing, inner peace, and security. My expertise includes women's issues, trauma, chronic illness, and more. Seeking EMDR, psychedelics, couples therapy, or traditional therapy? I offer individual and group sessions from your own home. I now offer clinical supervision for aspiring therapists too. Let's embark on this healing journey together.
Are you a woman juggling life's demands, feeling stuck or underappreciated? Whether you're a mom, caregiver, or professional woman, I'm here to help. I value healing, inner peace, and security. My expertise includes women's issues, trauma, chronic illness, and more. Seeking EMDR, psychedelics, couples therapy, or traditional therapy? I offer individual and group sessions from your own home. I now offer clinical supervision for aspiring therapists too. Let's embark on this healing journey together.
Jennifer E Pinkerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC , EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249
I am a LCSW, LCDC, and Certified EMDR therapist providing in-person and tele-health therapeutic services across the state of Texas. I offer a holistic approach where we will explore the mind, body and spirit to develop a personalized path of healing and growth for you. I draw on multiple evidenced based and experiential treatment modalities, and client centered therapies to guide you in identifying your inner strengths to find solutions to elicit the change you desire. Let's discover your path to healing.
I am a LCSW, LCDC, and Certified EMDR therapist providing in-person and tele-health therapeutic services across the state of Texas. I offer a holistic approach where we will explore the mind, body and spirit to develop a personalized path of healing and growth for you. I draw on multiple evidenced based and experiential treatment modalities, and client centered therapies to guide you in identifying your inner strengths to find solutions to elicit the change you desire. Let's discover your path to healing.
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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.