LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 97707
Are you seeking true transformation? I love meeting individuals who are ready for deeper work & revolutionary growth. Whether you are new to counseling or a long-time therapist, if you are wanting to push beyond the familiar shadow parts and let go of the old stories, then we may be an ideal fit. I work with a wide variety of adult clients and enjoy working with various issues including; Self Realization & Potential, Relationships, Romance, Spirituality, The Self, Self-image, Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Communication, Sexual Issues, Sexual Orientation, LGBTQ issues, Trans-Gender issues, Faith/Religion, Spirituality, etc.
Are you seeking true transformation? I love meeting individuals who are ready for deeper work & revolutionary growth. Whether you are new to counseling or a long-time therapist, if you are wanting to push beyond the familiar shadow parts and let go of the old stories, then we may be an ideal fit. I work with a wide variety of adult clients and enjoy working with various issues including; Self Realization & Potential, Relationships, Romance, Spirituality, The Self, Self-image, Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Communication, Sexual Issues, Sexual Orientation, LGBTQ issues, Trans-Gender issues, Faith/Religion, Spirituality, etc.
Roberta Stopler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunriver, OR 97707 (Online Only)
Understanding your feelings is key to making a difference in your own life. You can change how you feel. I work with individuals, couples and families to better understand the difference they can make in their own llives.
Understanding your feelings is key to making a difference in your own life. You can change how you feel. I work with individuals, couples and families to better understand the difference they can make in their own llives.
FLUID Community, Inc. - Devora Moon Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707
I help minimize the impact of stress, loss, trauma, self-doubt, chronic pain, interpersonal conflict, compassion fatigue, societal pressures, identity issues, and life transitions.
At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.
I help minimize the impact of stress, loss, trauma, self-doubt, chronic pain, interpersonal conflict, compassion fatigue, societal pressures, identity issues, and life transitions.
At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.
Jay C Bluestine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707
"YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON'S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES." That's especially true regarding the thoughts and feelings that often surround deeply personal issues. My practice is informed by my own life experiences as well as a nuanced understanding of the complexity of human nature. Together we will build the degree of trust and rapport necessary for you to: identify maladaptive patterns, challenge negative beliefs, gain insight into past and present events and most importantly, use this information to create permanent positive change in your relationships and the way you think and feel about yourself.
"YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON'S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES." That's especially true regarding the thoughts and feelings that often surround deeply personal issues. My practice is informed by my own life experiences as well as a nuanced understanding of the complexity of human nature. Together we will build the degree of trust and rapport necessary for you to: identify maladaptive patterns, challenge negative beliefs, gain insight into past and present events and most importantly, use this information to create permanent positive change in your relationships and the way you think and feel about yourself.
Sara Beth Feley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, YTT, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707 (Online Only)
I support people to balance their nervous system by contextualizing their experience within the Polyvagal theory. I work with attachment wounding to rewire the neural circuitry of the brain and utilize somatic experience to create an internal sense of safety. This will create a loving and kind environment to come home to when all other coping skills are not working. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, IFS, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.
I support people to balance their nervous system by contextualizing their experience within the Polyvagal theory. I work with attachment wounding to rewire the neural circuitry of the brain and utilize somatic experience to create an internal sense of safety. This will create a loving and kind environment to come home to when all other coping skills are not working. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, IFS, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.
Julianna Gentry
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, hopeless, frustrated, or stuck in your current life chapter? We all try our best to navigate the challenges life throws at us, but sometimes it can become too much to bear on our own. Moving through life, these issues can accumulate leading to unresolved trauma that leaks into all facets of who we are. Working through current and previous life stressors and traumas can help to find balance and peace in the present. We all need support at times through the tremendous difficulties life has a way of throwing at us.
Are you feeling anxious, hopeless, frustrated, or stuck in your current life chapter? We all try our best to navigate the challenges life throws at us, but sometimes it can become too much to bear on our own. Moving through life, these issues can accumulate leading to unresolved trauma that leaks into all facets of who we are. Working through current and previous life stressors and traumas can help to find balance and peace in the present. We all need support at times through the tremendous difficulties life has a way of throwing at us.
Diana Franck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707 (Online Only)
I see clients via Telehealth Only. I’ve enjoyed several careers which helps me to relate to a wide variety of clients. I use an eclectic approach to therapy with a person centered and trauma informed perspective. I meet clients where they are and respect their pace of making change. I have an ability to build trust and rapport very quickly by my non-judgmental style and full acceptance of my clients. I can be direct and gentle at the same time, building self-worth along the way. I believe in empowering clients to be their best self so they can rise to accomplish their hopes and dreams.
I see clients via Telehealth Only. I’ve enjoyed several careers which helps me to relate to a wide variety of clients. I use an eclectic approach to therapy with a person centered and trauma informed perspective. I meet clients where they are and respect their pace of making change. I have an ability to build trust and rapport very quickly by my non-judgmental style and full acceptance of my clients. I can be direct and gentle at the same time, building self-worth along the way. I believe in empowering clients to be their best self so they can rise to accomplish their hopes and dreams.
Lindsey Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunriver, OR 97707
You are not alone; developing a sense of connection with authentic self, others, and the world around you is a worthy pursuit. I enjoy empowering people as they navigate through trauma, grief and loss. It’s my focus to provide a collaborative and compassionate treatment approach while incorporating a genuine presence with a gentle sprinkle of humor.
You are not alone; developing a sense of connection with authentic self, others, and the world around you is a worthy pursuit. I enjoy empowering people as they navigate through trauma, grief and loss. It’s my focus to provide a collaborative and compassionate treatment approach while incorporating a genuine presence with a gentle sprinkle of humor.
Now taking new client and can now take Aetna! I approach counseling much like Sam helps Frodo in Lord of the Rings, I will follow you and help you with your burden for as long as you need me, still knowing it's your journey and burden to bear. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are experiencing existential dread or feel like they are searching for some sort of meaning in life. This could include but is not limited to: feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed without knowing why, a loss of interest in your hobbies and relationships, and/or questioning your goals, ideals and values.
Now taking new client and can now take Aetna! I approach counseling much like Sam helps Frodo in Lord of the Rings, I will follow you and help you with your burden for as long as you need me, still knowing it's your journey and burden to bear. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are experiencing existential dread or feel like they are searching for some sort of meaning in life. This could include but is not limited to: feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed without knowing why, a loss of interest in your hobbies and relationships, and/or questioning your goals, ideals and values.
You’ve been scrolling through social media for an hour now even though you said you’d meet up with a friend. Your electric bill is overdue—because you simply forgot to pay it. Your laundry and dishes pile up while you spend most of your time on your latest hobby—one that you will drop as soon as it becomes boring or difficult. This leaves you feeling frustrated, helpless, and as though something is wrong with you.
You’ve been scrolling through social media for an hour now even though you said you’d meet up with a friend. Your electric bill is overdue—because you simply forgot to pay it. Your laundry and dishes pile up while you spend most of your time on your latest hobby—one that you will drop as soon as it becomes boring or difficult. This leaves you feeling frustrated, helpless, and as though something is wrong with you.
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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.