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Ryan Durgin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
While I work with a wide variety of clients, my areas of specialty include supporting LGBTQ+ folks (particularly trans individuals) and those processing grief/loss and trauma.
Everyone is going through something. Perhaps life has thrown a challenging situation your way or you are experiencing unexpected stress. Perhaps you feel anxious or in need of a change. Perhaps you are searching for meaning in who you are or what you have been through in the past. Whatever brings you to therapy, know that healing and joy are possible. I take a holistic approach to well-being - cultivating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment, helping to identify where you may benefit from healing, and tapping into your strengths.
While I work with a wide variety of clients, my areas of specialty include supporting LGBTQ+ folks (particularly trans individuals) and those processing grief/loss and trauma.
Everyone is going through something. Perhaps life has thrown a challenging situation your way or you are experiencing unexpected stress. Perhaps you feel anxious or in need of a change. Perhaps you are searching for meaning in who you are or what you have been through in the past. Whatever brings you to therapy, know that healing and joy are possible. I take a holistic approach to well-being - cultivating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment, helping to identify where you may benefit from healing, and tapping into your strengths.
(720) 735-3848 View (720) 735-3848
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Rachel Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
I offer trans and queer-affirming counseling, identity exploration, and am sex, sex work, kink, poly/ENM positive and affirming.
How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible
I offer trans and queer-affirming counseling, identity exploration, and am sex, sex work, kink, poly/ENM positive and affirming.
How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible
(719) 294-1656 View (719) 294-1656
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Katie Dyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I support people with developmental trauma, Complex-PTSD, PTSD, high sensitivity, anxiety, grief, depression, and LGBTQIA2S+ identity.
You make sense. With a foundation of somatic trauma-sensitive mindfulness, I collaboratively create a welcoming and client-centered space for individuals and couples to move towards wholeness. With an awake heart, curiosity, clarity, and nonjudgmental presence, I help clients find perspective, make meaning of difficulties, access innate wisdom, and gain skills to emerge into freedom. From queer lineages and white European/Celtic ancestry, I am a queer, gender-variant-femme, poet and Buddhist practitioner who derives inspiration and purpose from the forces of nature, meditation, and relationships.
I support people with developmental trauma, Complex-PTSD, PTSD, high sensitivity, anxiety, grief, depression, and LGBTQIA2S+ identity.
You make sense. With a foundation of somatic trauma-sensitive mindfulness, I collaboratively create a welcoming and client-centered space for individuals and couples to move towards wholeness. With an awake heart, curiosity, clarity, and nonjudgmental presence, I help clients find perspective, make meaning of difficulties, access innate wisdom, and gain skills to emerge into freedom. From queer lineages and white European/Celtic ancestry, I am a queer, gender-variant-femme, poet and Buddhist practitioner who derives inspiration and purpose from the forces of nature, meditation, and relationships.
(720) 650-8408 View (720) 650-8408
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Kate Ebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
While I am particularly passionate about providing care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, I welcome adults of any identities.
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by anxiety and troubled by past experiences, struggling to find peace and balance in your life? I understand how exhausting it can be to constantly replay social interactions and scan your environment for threats. As a counselor specializing in anxiety and PTSD, I offer compassionate support tailored specifically for the queer community. Together, we can work toward healing, reclaiming control of your life, and boosting your self-esteem. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let's work together to find healing and reclaim control of your life.
While I am particularly passionate about providing care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, I welcome adults of any identities.
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by anxiety and troubled by past experiences, struggling to find peace and balance in your life? I understand how exhausting it can be to constantly replay social interactions and scan your environment for threats. As a counselor specializing in anxiety and PTSD, I offer compassionate support tailored specifically for the queer community. Together, we can work toward healing, reclaiming control of your life, and boosting your self-esteem. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let's work together to find healing and reclaim control of your life.
(720) 600-7318 View (720) 600-7318
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Ashley Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
As a queer therapist specializing in identity, anxiety, and relationships, I believe in living authentically.
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of facing challenges related to your anxiety, relationships, and self-exploration, no matter what else is happening in your life? You may be fed up with the tight grip of anxiety, and feeling the erosion of your self-confidence. Making it difficult to navigate relationships with the openness and authenticity you desire. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to forge connections with others who understand and appreciate you for who you are. Most of all, you’re ready to feel empowered.
As a queer therapist specializing in identity, anxiety, and relationships, I believe in living authentically.
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of facing challenges related to your anxiety, relationships, and self-exploration, no matter what else is happening in your life? You may be fed up with the tight grip of anxiety, and feeling the erosion of your self-confidence. Making it difficult to navigate relationships with the openness and authenticity you desire. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to forge connections with others who understand and appreciate you for who you are. Most of all, you’re ready to feel empowered.
(512) 377-6314 View (512) 377-6314
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Sydney Annas With Connected Roots
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in working with college students and have expertise in supporting individuals who identify in the ENM/ LGBTQIA+ community.
My aim is to empower you on your path towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. Whatever your therapy goals are, together we can explore and help you build a more meaningful and balanced life. My approach blends new wave holistic techniques and clinically proven practices with consideration for how you have been impacted by biological, psychological, and social influences. My therapeutic modalities include: person-centered therapy, Somatic Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I have experience in mental health crisis treatment, sexual trauma advocacy, and community outreach as well.
I specialize in working with college students and have expertise in supporting individuals who identify in the ENM/ LGBTQIA+ community.
My aim is to empower you on your path towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. Whatever your therapy goals are, together we can explore and help you build a more meaningful and balanced life. My approach blends new wave holistic techniques and clinically proven practices with consideration for how you have been impacted by biological, psychological, and social influences. My therapeutic modalities include: person-centered therapy, Somatic Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I have experience in mental health crisis treatment, sexual trauma advocacy, and community outreach as well.
(720) 783-3166 View (720) 783-3166
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Emmy Lysaght
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and have worked with folx in the polyamory, kink, and enm community.
Hi there! My name is Emmy. I am an LPC in the state of Colorado and specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, self-esteem/body image challenges, relationship difficulties, and betrayal trauma from infidelity. I understand how overwhelming it can be to feel stuck or lost, and I’m here to offer a compassionate, genuine, and supportive space where you can begin to heal and reclaim your sense of self. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, battling negative self-talk, or trying to mend the wounds left by betrayal, my goal is to help you find your way back to yourself and start leading the life you want to live.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and have worked with folx in the polyamory, kink, and enm community.
Hi there! My name is Emmy. I am an LPC in the state of Colorado and specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, self-esteem/body image challenges, relationship difficulties, and betrayal trauma from infidelity. I understand how overwhelming it can be to feel stuck or lost, and I’m here to offer a compassionate, genuine, and supportive space where you can begin to heal and reclaim your sense of self. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, battling negative self-talk, or trying to mend the wounds left by betrayal, my goal is to help you find your way back to yourself and start leading the life you want to live.
(720) 702-4085 View (720) 702-4085
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Erica Brann, LCSW, Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have training in DBT, CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma and Attachment, Transgender Issues, and certifications in addictions counseling.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
I have training in DBT, CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma and Attachment, Transgender Issues, and certifications in addictions counseling.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
(720) 782-1142 View (720) 782-1142
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Erin Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
My name is Erin and Hampton and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages and specializing in addiction and codependency issues, as well as LGBTQIA issues using a client-centered approach, trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I've worked as a therapist of 10+ years and my goal is to help clients better understand themselves by connecting the past with the present and identifying unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. By understanding our past we can understand our present.
My name is Erin and Hampton and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults of all ages and specializing in addiction and codependency issues, as well as LGBTQIA issues using a client-centered approach, trauma-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I've worked as a therapist of 10+ years and my goal is to help clients better understand themselves by connecting the past with the present and identifying unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. By understanding our past we can understand our present.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Lacey Wilkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am strongly aligned with intersectional feminist, LGBTQ+ and ENM/poly communities.
HelloI'm a therapist with specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum disorder, Trauma, and PTSD. I value a creative approach to wellness that honors safety, authenticity, and honesty. I think of starting therapy like you're cleaning out a closet that you've been storing things in for years. You've been putting things in there for so long that perhaps you've forgotten what was even in there. Together we'll sort through clutter, deciding what you need, getting rid of what you don't, and building structures to organize the parts of life that need organizing.
I am strongly aligned with intersectional feminist, LGBTQ+ and ENM/poly communities.
HelloI'm a therapist with specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum disorder, Trauma, and PTSD. I value a creative approach to wellness that honors safety, authenticity, and honesty. I think of starting therapy like you're cleaning out a closet that you've been storing things in for years. You've been putting things in there for so long that perhaps you've forgotten what was even in there. Together we'll sort through clutter, deciding what you need, getting rid of what you don't, and building structures to organize the parts of life that need organizing.
(720) 613-2970 View (720) 613-2970
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Lynne McRae
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
My hope is to help my clients move mindfully through life transitions by decreasing anxiety and stress and increasing coping/relaxation skills.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
My hope is to help my clients move mindfully through life transitions by decreasing anxiety and stress and increasing coping/relaxation skills.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
(844) 945-2921 View (844) 945-2921
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Sarah Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I provide Telehealth services to individuals in Washington and Colorado. Are you struggling to cope with a mental health condition, difficult life circumstance, or (gestures broadly at the state of the world)? Do you feel like you “should” know what to do… but you don’t? Are you burning out? I help teens and adults struggling to cope with mental health symptoms, traumatic experiences, life stressors, chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, body image, and religious trauma. I believe every person has intrinsic worth, deserves to express their authentic self, and can participate in their own healing.
I provide Telehealth services to individuals in Washington and Colorado. Are you struggling to cope with a mental health condition, difficult life circumstance, or (gestures broadly at the state of the world)? Do you feel like you “should” know what to do… but you don’t? Are you burning out? I help teens and adults struggling to cope with mental health symptoms, traumatic experiences, life stressors, chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, body image, and religious trauma. I believe every person has intrinsic worth, deserves to express their authentic self, and can participate in their own healing.
(720) 597-7960 View (720) 597-7960
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Amy K Sapien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Amy is a liberal and progressive practitioner with a secular approach that is appreciated by the LGBTQIA community and those in nontraditional relationships.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, trauma and anxiety, unable to break free from the weight of your emotions? Amy Sapien is a 20 Year LCSW therapist, a breast cancer survivor and mom to a childhood cancer survivor, who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and somatic therapy, Amy specializes in treating depression and anxiety from a holistic perspective. By addressing the mind-body connection, she aims to help you achieve true and lasting healing. Also offering psychedelic integration and in home ketamine in Colorado
Amy is a liberal and progressive practitioner with a secular approach that is appreciated by the LGBTQIA community and those in nontraditional relationships.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, trauma and anxiety, unable to break free from the weight of your emotions? Amy Sapien is a 20 Year LCSW therapist, a breast cancer survivor and mom to a childhood cancer survivor, who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and somatic therapy, Amy specializes in treating depression and anxiety from a holistic perspective. By addressing the mind-body connection, she aims to help you achieve true and lasting healing. Also offering psychedelic integration and in home ketamine in Colorado
(720) 896-3024 View (720) 896-3024
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Carsyn Reynolds
Clinical Social Work Candidate, SWC, MSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, or LGBTQIA+ issues? I offer a safe, inclusive space for adolescents and adults, rooted in authentic human connection and curiosity. Using healing power of the therapeutic relationship and evidence-based therapies , I honor your unique journey, fostering self-compassion and empowerment. You will feel seen, heard, and deeply understood throughout our therapeutic process, fostering a profound sense of connection and support. Together, we will delve into your emotions, process trauma, foster resilience, and embark on a journey of healing and personal growth.
Are you navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, or LGBTQIA+ issues? I offer a safe, inclusive space for adolescents and adults, rooted in authentic human connection and curiosity. Using healing power of the therapeutic relationship and evidence-based therapies , I honor your unique journey, fostering self-compassion and empowerment. You will feel seen, heard, and deeply understood throughout our therapeutic process, fostering a profound sense of connection and support. Together, we will delve into your emotions, process trauma, foster resilience, and embark on a journey of healing and personal growth.
(720) 807-3336 View (720) 807-3336
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Jeff Paulez - Wander Haven Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Feeling stressed, anxious, unsure of yourself? Experienced trauma and don't know how to heal and move forward? Struggling with finding relationships that feel good and meaningful? I help individuals and couples/relationships feel seen, safe, and understood while healing and gaining emotional skills for navigating our often isolating, unsafe, and stressful world. We'll compassionately explore your story, identities, values, and ways of surviving and coping to figure out what's working and what you want to change. Being human is messy. You don't have to do this alone. I'd love to connect.
Feeling stressed, anxious, unsure of yourself? Experienced trauma and don't know how to heal and move forward? Struggling with finding relationships that feel good and meaningful? I help individuals and couples/relationships feel seen, safe, and understood while healing and gaining emotional skills for navigating our often isolating, unsafe, and stressful world. We'll compassionately explore your story, identities, values, and ways of surviving and coping to figure out what's working and what you want to change. Being human is messy. You don't have to do this alone. I'd love to connect.
(720) 619-6875 View (720) 619-6875
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Ashe Levi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I believe that we all have a natural resilience that allows us to thrive, but life has a way of challenging that resilience. When someone finds themselves at a low point, it 's always helpful to have some there reminding us of our own strengths and abilities. My focus as a therapist is helping clients find that natural resilience in order to tackle life's challenges head on.
I believe that we all have a natural resilience that allows us to thrive, but life has a way of challenging that resilience. When someone finds themselves at a low point, it 's always helpful to have some there reminding us of our own strengths and abilities. My focus as a therapist is helping clients find that natural resilience in order to tackle life's challenges head on.
(970) 591-4632 View (970) 591-4632
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Flatirons Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSMFT, CSAT, MDiv, IITAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Therapist who works with men who are struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I love to work with couples, individuals and families helping to put anchor's back into their lives. For 3 decades I have sat front row and center in thousands of peoples lives. I have found that this is a most privileged position. My goal is to give my clients proven tools to learn to have healthy intimate relationships with those individuals who are most important to them.
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Therapist who works with men who are struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I love to work with couples, individuals and families helping to put anchor's back into their lives. For 3 decades I have sat front row and center in thousands of peoples lives. I have found that this is a most privileged position. My goal is to give my clients proven tools to learn to have healthy intimate relationships with those individuals who are most important to them.
(562) 573-8944 View (562) 573-8944
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Raegan Grant
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who works with young adults struggling to manage the impact of trauma – anxiety, depression, social and mental isolation, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and ideation, dissociation from the body, difficulty with school, etc.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who works with young adults struggling to manage the impact of trauma – anxiety, depression, social and mental isolation, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and ideation, dissociation from the body, difficulty with school, etc.
(720) 704-3347 View (720) 704-3347
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Michael Putzel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in helping you see your value and the power of combining personal accountability with kind self awareness. I have experience helping people navigate a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, grief, transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Above all, I believe that a genuine, honest, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and recovery. It is my aim to help you to unlock your strengths and expertise in becoming your fullest, most joyful self.
I specialize in helping you see your value and the power of combining personal accountability with kind self awareness. I have experience helping people navigate a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, grief, transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Above all, I believe that a genuine, honest, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and recovery. It is my aim to help you to unlock your strengths and expertise in becoming your fullest, most joyful self.
(720) 513-1571 View (720) 513-1571
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Dr. Sydney Cople
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and adolescents (ages 7+), adults, and families. I specialize with treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Major life changes such as attending a new school, divorce/separation, work-life struggles, health issues, or social concerns/bullying can greatly affect wellbeing. Such stressors can then be compounded when faced with a wide range of traumatic events. We will work together to express and explore any current struggles and restore balance to your life and relationships. There is no need to navigate these life, family, and emotional challenges alone. Reach out today for support!
I work with children and adolescents (ages 7+), adults, and families. I specialize with treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Major life changes such as attending a new school, divorce/separation, work-life struggles, health issues, or social concerns/bullying can greatly affect wellbeing. Such stressors can then be compounded when faced with a wide range of traumatic events. We will work together to express and explore any current struggles and restore balance to your life and relationships. There is no need to navigate these life, family, and emotional challenges alone. Reach out today for support!
(303) 997-3386 View (303) 997-3386
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.