LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 78250
Stefanie L Malone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250 (Online Only)
My goal is to provide hope, understanding, and a non-judgmental space for my clients to process through their life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. I am a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, body positive, and believe in normalizing mental health. I have over 10 years experience in providing mental health services to adult and adolescents in various settings. If you are experiencing distress, need a judgment-free zone to talk about your concerns, or just need an empathic listener, please contact me.
My goal is to provide hope, understanding, and a non-judgmental space for my clients to process through their life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. I am a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, body positive, and believe in normalizing mental health. I have over 10 years experience in providing mental health services to adult and adolescents in various settings. If you are experiencing distress, need a judgment-free zone to talk about your concerns, or just need an empathic listener, please contact me.
R.e.l Robinson With Innrg Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250 (Online Only)
I've learned that life is a journey that is not always kind to us, although life is chaotic you're not crazy you're just managing. The difficulties of life catch up with us and sometimes are the simplest things that are emotionally draining, knocking you off balance, and opening up wounds that may have never healed. Sometimes managing means using unhealthy and unhelpful coping methods. It may feel like you are under attack both inside and out, affecting relationships with others (family, friends, professional, or romantic) and your relationship with yourself! You are not alone.
I've learned that life is a journey that is not always kind to us, although life is chaotic you're not crazy you're just managing. The difficulties of life catch up with us and sometimes are the simplest things that are emotionally draining, knocking you off balance, and opening up wounds that may have never healed. Sometimes managing means using unhealthy and unhelpful coping methods. It may feel like you are under attack both inside and out, affecting relationships with others (family, friends, professional, or romantic) and your relationship with yourself! You are not alone.
Online Virtual Therapy With Shaudi Adel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Online Virtual Therapy With Hana Berlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Remuda Ranch Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-Sup, CAAT, CCMHC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250
Are you struggling in your marriage/relationship? Does this sound familiar? Hi, my husband and I do not seem to be happy anymore. Over the years we have both made some bad mistakes and have hurt each other. Now, we hardly talk and when we do it becomes an argument, we say a lot of hurtful things to each other. In our last argument, things got really out of hand, and he left the house, slamming the door, and hasn't been back home since. I have been crying since last night. We love each other, but, after our last fight I just don’t know what to do or where to go from here. I really need some help.
Are you struggling in your marriage/relationship? Does this sound familiar? Hi, my husband and I do not seem to be happy anymore. Over the years we have both made some bad mistakes and have hurt each other. Now, we hardly talk and when we do it becomes an argument, we say a lot of hurtful things to each other. In our last argument, things got really out of hand, and he left the house, slamming the door, and hasn't been back home since. I have been crying since last night. We love each other, but, after our last fight I just don’t know what to do or where to go from here. I really need some help.
Catherine Lovell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250 (Online Only)
One simple way to describe life is that it can be incredibly hard. Even in the best, most beautiful moments and more often in the darkest of times, it can be complicated, difficult, and challenging to navigate. At each chapter in our lives we are faced with new experiences, new emotions, and new possibilities that we have never been through before. And there’s no one way, fix-it-all solution, to get us through it. We simply try to figure it out as we go. If you're here reading this, this is your reminder that most people often need; you are not alone and do not have to walk this path on your own. We can figure it out together!
One simple way to describe life is that it can be incredibly hard. Even in the best, most beautiful moments and more often in the darkest of times, it can be complicated, difficult, and challenging to navigate. At each chapter in our lives we are faced with new experiences, new emotions, and new possibilities that we have never been through before. And there’s no one way, fix-it-all solution, to get us through it. We simply try to figure it out as we go. If you're here reading this, this is your reminder that most people often need; you are not alone and do not have to walk this path on your own. We can figure it out together!
Katrina M Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250 (Online Only)
It is my life’s work to be a therapist. I take pride in holding space for your experience and mirroring back to you the insight you want to heal. I am deeply relational and I want to experience your life with open curiosity and compassion. I specialize in attachment trauma, PTSD, anxiety and relational issues. I hope to journey with you to find you the life you’ve always wanted.
It is my life’s work to be a therapist. I take pride in holding space for your experience and mirroring back to you the insight you want to heal. I am deeply relational and I want to experience your life with open curiosity and compassion. I specialize in attachment trauma, PTSD, anxiety and relational issues. I hope to journey with you to find you the life you’ve always wanted.
Online Virtual Therapy With Kayla
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Teri Johnson Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
Dr. Rosemary Z Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help. Sometimes taking this first step is the hardest for most people to take, so congratulations! My hope is to provide you with a safe place to work on whatever symptoms or concerns you are currently dealing with. I have been in the field for over 15 years and have worked with an array of populations. My experience is in the areas of trauma, PTSD, ADHD, adolescents (at-risk youth), relationship issues, divorce, and law enforcement issues. In addition, I have experience working with veterans to provide a second opinion and/or assessment in support of their VA Disability claims.
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help. Sometimes taking this first step is the hardest for most people to take, so congratulations! My hope is to provide you with a safe place to work on whatever symptoms or concerns you are currently dealing with. I have been in the field for over 15 years and have worked with an array of populations. My experience is in the areas of trauma, PTSD, ADHD, adolescents (at-risk youth), relationship issues, divorce, and law enforcement issues. In addition, I have experience working with veterans to provide a second opinion and/or assessment in support of their VA Disability claims.
Online Virtual Therapy With Lisa Page
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
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Dr. Noel Blessing
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
If you are struggling, I am here to listen. My mission is to help you through whatever challenges you're facing and to grow into the person you want to be. Through my training I’ve helped clients from many walks of life understand and develop skills to manage depression, anxiety, major life-transitions, grief, and trauma. Whatever your concern, I’ll work with you to address them in a trusting and nonjudgmental space.
If you are struggling, I am here to listen. My mission is to help you through whatever challenges you're facing and to grow into the person you want to be. Through my training I’ve helped clients from many walks of life understand and develop skills to manage depression, anxiety, major life-transitions, grief, and trauma. Whatever your concern, I’ll work with you to address them in a trusting and nonjudgmental space.
Lauren DeReese Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78250
Waitlist for new clients
Scared, overwhelmed or unmotivated while going through a big life transition? Trying to balance work with life is especially difficult during a big shift. Most of the time we mask our stress and burnout, sacrificing our much needed creativity, relationships, and opportunities to survive the transition and get ahead. Let’s reaffirm your lost joy, healing the trauma of your unbalanced life.
Scared, overwhelmed or unmotivated while going through a big life transition? Trying to balance work with life is especially difficult during a big shift. Most of the time we mask our stress and burnout, sacrificing our much needed creativity, relationships, and opportunities to survive the transition and get ahead. Let’s reaffirm your lost joy, healing the trauma of your unbalanced life.
Thomas Efird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, EMDR-AC, Veteran
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked in the mental health field for over 23 years, serving in both the military and civilian settings. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma issues, as well as depression, stress and anxiety. Traumatic issues include childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect), sexual assault (including military), crime/theft, car accidents, grief/loss, combat, first responders/medical professionals, veterans (including moral injury) and poor leadership. My experience has taught me that most of the time depression and anxiety are unresolved emotional wounds that haven't been fully addressed.
I've worked in the mental health field for over 23 years, serving in both the military and civilian settings. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma issues, as well as depression, stress and anxiety. Traumatic issues include childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect), sexual assault (including military), crime/theft, car accidents, grief/loss, combat, first responders/medical professionals, veterans (including moral injury) and poor leadership. My experience has taught me that most of the time depression and anxiety are unresolved emotional wounds that haven't been fully addressed.
Lavelda Naylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, DCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250 (Online Only)
Meaning in life can be hard to find when we are struggling to just get through each day, and therapy can help. If you feel empty, overwhelmed or lost, please reach out because you don't have to go through this without support. Let's normalize getting therapy! While I work with many issues, I specialize in mood disorders, adult 'giftedness' /GT issues, polyamory and relationship problems of all types. If you have felt othered or marginalized before, I want to assure you I offer affirming care and operate from an intersectional, inclusive point of view. Currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy only.
Meaning in life can be hard to find when we are struggling to just get through each day, and therapy can help. If you feel empty, overwhelmed or lost, please reach out because you don't have to go through this without support. Let's normalize getting therapy! While I work with many issues, I specialize in mood disorders, adult 'giftedness' /GT issues, polyamory and relationship problems of all types. If you have felt othered or marginalized before, I want to assure you I offer affirming care and operate from an intersectional, inclusive point of view. Currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy only.
Sarah Waltz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I attended the University of Texas San Antonio, where I earned my Master of Social Work degree. I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years, and got my start in working with children in residential care through the foster care system. Throughout my career I have been an advocate and mentor for children, teens, and young adults experiencing social and emotional turmoil.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I attended the University of Texas San Antonio, where I earned my Master of Social Work degree. I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years, and got my start in working with children in residential care through the foster care system. Throughout my career I have been an advocate and mentor for children, teens, and young adults experiencing social and emotional turmoil.
Online Virtual Therapy With Ranya Marjieh
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Dr. Zachary Trevino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Relationships are the cornerstone of life. Being able to have healthy, trusting relationships with ourselves, our partners, and families allows us to truly be who we were meant to be. I offer a safe and collaborative environment that will allow you to feel heard, understood, and empowered while working towards your goals. My approach will honor your unique lived experience and be focused on your needs. To honestly know yourself is to pursue a lifelong journey of self-exploration and walking alongside you in this process would be a privilege.
Relationships are the cornerstone of life. Being able to have healthy, trusting relationships with ourselves, our partners, and families allows us to truly be who we were meant to be. I offer a safe and collaborative environment that will allow you to feel heard, understood, and empowered while working towards your goals. My approach will honor your unique lived experience and be focused on your needs. To honestly know yourself is to pursue a lifelong journey of self-exploration and walking alongside you in this process would be a privilege.
Jennifer Bahamón McKnight
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M Ed
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Welcome to a safe haven where warmth meets understanding, and compassion intertwines with expertise. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through the labyrinth of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering solace and support along the way. With a heart attuned to your struggles and a mind equipped with EMDR therapy techniques, I'm here to help you navigate through trauma and PTSD, illuminating the path toward healing and empowerment. Together, we'll embark on a journey of growth and transformation, where every step forward is nurtured by empathy and kindness.
Welcome to a safe haven where warmth meets understanding, and compassion intertwines with expertise. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through the labyrinth of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering solace and support along the way. With a heart attuned to your struggles and a mind equipped with EMDR therapy techniques, I'm here to help you navigate through trauma and PTSD, illuminating the path toward healing and empowerment. Together, we'll embark on a journey of growth and transformation, where every step forward is nurtured by empathy and kindness.
Prof. Tommie A. Colin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
Truth be told: "You matter. I'm here to listen & help. It's ok to speak your truth, and seek ways to feel better. Your story is yours to tell/change/pause/continue. Truth is: your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors are a unique and valid part of your life story journey. I am Tommie A. Colin, MFT, MA, LPC, an experienced psychotherapist, & mental health practitioner. well-prepared, to provide counseling therapy services & supportive assistance in a non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant way. As a therapist, I'll be present, helping navigate, with you, in the paths you choose to explore. A new journey is waiting to begin."
Truth be told: "You matter. I'm here to listen & help. It's ok to speak your truth, and seek ways to feel better. Your story is yours to tell/change/pause/continue. Truth is: your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors are a unique and valid part of your life story journey. I am Tommie A. Colin, MFT, MA, LPC, an experienced psychotherapist, & mental health practitioner. well-prepared, to provide counseling therapy services & supportive assistance in a non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant way. As a therapist, I'll be present, helping navigate, with you, in the paths you choose to explore. A new journey is waiting to begin."
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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.