LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 85749
Marjorie DeWald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85749 (Online Only)
I am LGBTQ+ aware, with close family experience, and I listen closely to understand and work within a client's unique cultural and world view.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona for over 20 years. I enjoy working with youth, teens and adults wanting to function more fully or dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, chronic illness (incl. Huntington's Disease), or adjustment issues. I am dedicated to helping clients find their own motivation to make changes that serve to improve health, emotional wellness, and balance in life. I guide individuals to heal and self-actualize in a developmental, holistic, mindful, and authentic way through self-reflection and taking personal responsibility.
I am LGBTQ+ aware, with close family experience, and I listen closely to understand and work within a client's unique cultural and world view.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona for over 20 years. I enjoy working with youth, teens and adults wanting to function more fully or dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, chronic illness (incl. Huntington's Disease), or adjustment issues. I am dedicated to helping clients find their own motivation to make changes that serve to improve health, emotional wellness, and balance in life. I guide individuals to heal and self-actualize in a developmental, holistic, mindful, and authentic way through self-reflection and taking personal responsibility.
Manifest Joy Counseling has moved and expanded and we are accepting new clients. We have several wonderful therapists to choose from. Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dealing with grief? Is stress, anxiety, and self-doubt weighing heavily on you? Or have your relationships become unsatisfying? As your therapist, my goal is to help you sort out the challenges you are facing. I can help you develop new coping skills to handle everyday stressors and process lingering traumas. Call me so we can talk more about scheduling you to begin the work that will help you regain control, and bring you peace of mind.
Manifest Joy Counseling has moved and expanded and we are accepting new clients. We have several wonderful therapists to choose from. Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dealing with grief? Is stress, anxiety, and self-doubt weighing heavily on you? Or have your relationships become unsatisfying? As your therapist, my goal is to help you sort out the challenges you are facing. I can help you develop new coping skills to handle everyday stressors and process lingering traumas. Call me so we can talk more about scheduling you to begin the work that will help you regain control, and bring you peace of mind.
Maybe life feels like a train wreck (or, worse yet, dull and boring) at the moment, but with some help: you've got this. I work with women, especially, who are quietly considering making life changes and are learning not to fear "upset" on their ways to living freely as the beautiful gifts to the universe each of us is! Time to learn to love everything about you-- you deserve an engaging and joyful life. While therapy can be scary, plan on laughing a lot if you're working with me to discover how liberating it is to live authentically. As an advanced level ETT™ specialist, I'm again offering emergency and rapid resolution of PTSD.
Maybe life feels like a train wreck (or, worse yet, dull and boring) at the moment, but with some help: you've got this. I work with women, especially, who are quietly considering making life changes and are learning not to fear "upset" on their ways to living freely as the beautiful gifts to the universe each of us is! Time to learn to love everything about you-- you deserve an engaging and joyful life. While therapy can be scary, plan on laughing a lot if you're working with me to discover how liberating it is to live authentically. As an advanced level ETT™ specialist, I'm again offering emergency and rapid resolution of PTSD.
Calling Creatives, therapists and artistic souls in search of not only solving your immediate personal problems, but exploring the underlying psychological and spiritual issues which may be contributing to these problems. A Jungian depth psychology approach to life issues and the suffering your symptoms bring, can be transformative and healing. Individuation is the process of becoming who you are meant to be, accepting your true nature. I'll help you get there as you connect to and stay grounded in your authentic Self, discover/recover lost parts of yourself, and create a life that has meaning for you.
Calling Creatives, therapists and artistic souls in search of not only solving your immediate personal problems, but exploring the underlying psychological and spiritual issues which may be contributing to these problems. A Jungian depth psychology approach to life issues and the suffering your symptoms bring, can be transformative and healing. Individuation is the process of becoming who you are meant to be, accepting your true nature. I'll help you get there as you connect to and stay grounded in your authentic Self, discover/recover lost parts of yourself, and create a life that has meaning for you.
Heart of the Horse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC, MS
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85749
The core of the work done here is allowing you to access in real time, instinctual solutions for what ails you. This is done by employing specific activities that all but require the client to become present with their emotional reality. The horse only responds favorably to self-awareness and honesty. When this is achieved, the honesty, vulnerability, and awareness are reinforced via undoubted connection with the horse. Often, this leads to feelings of contentment, confidence, and awareness. These are then applied to both intra and inter-personal relationships when not with the horse.
The core of the work done here is allowing you to access in real time, instinctual solutions for what ails you. This is done by employing specific activities that all but require the client to become present with their emotional reality. The horse only responds favorably to self-awareness and honesty. When this is achieved, the honesty, vulnerability, and awareness are reinforced via undoubted connection with the horse. Often, this leads to feelings of contentment, confidence, and awareness. These are then applied to both intra and inter-personal relationships when not with the horse.
Veronica M Machado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85749 (Online Only)
My name is Veronica Machado, I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor serving adults and teenagers in the Tucson area. My therapy practice is supportive and kind, and my purpose is to help you find meaning, navigate changes, heal and come back to yourself. Therapy is a space where you are not judged or stereotyped for your identities. I am currently seeing clients via telehealth.
My name is Veronica Machado, I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor serving adults and teenagers in the Tucson area. My therapy practice is supportive and kind, and my purpose is to help you find meaning, navigate changes, heal and come back to yourself. Therapy is a space where you are not judged or stereotyped for your identities. I am currently seeing clients via telehealth.
Taking new patients 14 years and older. Virtual appointments available. The hardest step in the journey to self-care is asking for help. Every individual is different in how they process emotions and difficult experiences. Together, we will focus on a person-centered approach that builds on your strengths and identifies the barriers. We will develop skills that allow you to be present, while acknowledging the past and building your future. We will use a broad array of therapy methods that fits your individual needs and goals.
Taking new patients 14 years and older. Virtual appointments available. The hardest step in the journey to self-care is asking for help. Every individual is different in how they process emotions and difficult experiences. Together, we will focus on a person-centered approach that builds on your strengths and identifies the barriers. We will develop skills that allow you to be present, while acknowledging the past and building your future. We will use a broad array of therapy methods that fits your individual needs and goals.
As we know, life does not always work the way we want it to work. Our well-meaning attempts to make life work, too often become patterns that keep us from fulfilling the life we were made to live. When we can’t change these patterns, we get stuck. When life isn’t working, we need help. And NO, It’s never too late to change. Therapy is a collaborative, interactive process between patient and therapist. During this process, the therapist can treat specific issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, adjustments, sexual integrity, trauma, etc.) or everyday concerns (e.g. relationships and family problems, career issues, etc.).
As we know, life does not always work the way we want it to work. Our well-meaning attempts to make life work, too often become patterns that keep us from fulfilling the life we were made to live. When we can’t change these patterns, we get stuck. When life isn’t working, we need help. And NO, It’s never too late to change. Therapy is a collaborative, interactive process between patient and therapist. During this process, the therapist can treat specific issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, adjustments, sexual integrity, trauma, etc.) or everyday concerns (e.g. relationships and family problems, career issues, etc.).
It’d be my honor to develop the same supportive experience for you, as you work through stress, grief, life transitions, trauma, whatever is troubling you-to help you Flourish.
Now accepting new clients. I enjoy working with people looking to find answers to current stressors, working on depression or anxiety, past trauma, or who are facing issues that develop with age. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, worried about the world – or at a crossroads between staying where you’re at or building a happier life, I’d love to work with you!
It’d be my honor to develop the same supportive experience for you, as you work through stress, grief, life transitions, trauma, whatever is troubling you-to help you Flourish.
Now accepting new clients. I enjoy working with people looking to find answers to current stressors, working on depression or anxiety, past trauma, or who are facing issues that develop with age. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, worried about the world – or at a crossroads between staying where you’re at or building a happier life, I’d love to work with you!
Life is hard, and sometimes feels impossible to navigate. You want to feel better and discover and build your ideal life. You want to enjoy life and be successful. But there are barriers that keep you from this life you desire. Perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed, unmotivated, struggling to make decisions, unable to control your emotions, falling behind in school, work, or other obligations. You remember a time when anxiety, depression, and painful emotions weren’t “the norm” … but those days feel like a distant memory. Don’t you wish you had the tools to change that? Life doesn’t have to stay this way.
Life is hard, and sometimes feels impossible to navigate. You want to feel better and discover and build your ideal life. You want to enjoy life and be successful. But there are barriers that keep you from this life you desire. Perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed, unmotivated, struggling to make decisions, unable to control your emotions, falling behind in school, work, or other obligations. You remember a time when anxiety, depression, and painful emotions weren’t “the norm” … but those days feel like a distant memory. Don’t you wish you had the tools to change that? Life doesn’t have to stay this way.
Holly Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85749
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with symptoms of trauma/abuse, and other issues related to identity development and self-worth. My approach in therapy is warm, genuine, person-centered (as opposed to symptom-centered) and collaborative. Starting from a place of compassion and self-acceptance is essential for real change to occur. I provide a safe space for clients to explore the deepest aspects of themselves. To create a sense of safety, I listen without judgment, interact with genuineness, provide empathic reflection and feedback, and treat clients with respect and unconditional positive regard.
I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with symptoms of trauma/abuse, and other issues related to identity development and self-worth. My approach in therapy is warm, genuine, person-centered (as opposed to symptom-centered) and collaborative. Starting from a place of compassion and self-acceptance is essential for real change to occur. I provide a safe space for clients to explore the deepest aspects of themselves. To create a sense of safety, I listen without judgment, interact with genuineness, provide empathic reflection and feedback, and treat clients with respect and unconditional positive regard.
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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.