LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Broomfield, CO
Elizabeth (Preferred: Lou) Byrd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I primarily work with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folx, women, as well as people from other marginalized communities, with a focus on healing from complex PTSD from chronic childhood/developmental trauma. People who experience societal oppression and/or complex PTSD are at high risk for many mental health struggles, including a persistent sense of not belonging in the world, anxiety, depression, and self-medicating with substances. I support individuals in finding personal freedom through the cultivation of compassion, awareness, and understanding.
I primarily work with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folx, women, as well as people from other marginalized communities, with a focus on healing from complex PTSD from chronic childhood/developmental trauma. People who experience societal oppression and/or complex PTSD are at high risk for many mental health struggles, including a persistent sense of not belonging in the world, anxiety, depression, and self-medicating with substances. I support individuals in finding personal freedom through the cultivation of compassion, awareness, and understanding.
Cameron Kantner
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80021 (Online Only)
As a cis, gay, white male, I support those who create diverse, inclusive, anti-racist, and welcoming environments and workplaces.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, feeling down or in the dumps, transitioning to the next stage of your life, experiencing career development or change, or building self-esteem, I offer a welcoming and reassuring perspective to therapy. After identifying your goals and defining success, we will create steps and therapeutic experiences to achieve those goals. Uncovering and discovering your feelings, emotions, and thoughts and working towards therapeutic goals will make you more resilient when faced with changes and challenges, growth and development.
As a cis, gay, white male, I support those who create diverse, inclusive, anti-racist, and welcoming environments and workplaces.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, feeling down or in the dumps, transitioning to the next stage of your life, experiencing career development or change, or building self-esteem, I offer a welcoming and reassuring perspective to therapy. After identifying your goals and defining success, we will create steps and therapeutic experiences to achieve those goals. Uncovering and discovering your feelings, emotions, and thoughts and working towards therapeutic goals will make you more resilient when faced with changes and challenges, growth and development.
Bev S Weiler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
While I am interested in working with a wide variety of individuals and issues, I have two main areas of expertise. First, I am passionate about working with young people searching for insight into difficult life circumstances. I have experience across the spectrum working with gifted children and adolescents, as well as justice-involved youth, LGBTQ individuals, and youth across cultures. I also provide intelligence and learning disability assessments.
While I am interested in working with a wide variety of individuals and issues, I have two main areas of expertise. First, I am passionate about working with young people searching for insight into difficult life circumstances. I have experience across the spectrum working with gifted children and adolescents, as well as justice-involved youth, LGBTQ individuals, and youth across cultures. I also provide intelligence and learning disability assessments.
Stephanie McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80023
I specialize in working with anxiety and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, lost, or powerless? Through nature based therapy in a farm setting, you can begin to grow out of the patterns that aren't serving you any more, reduce anxiety and empower you to make the changes you are ready for. My work as a nature based therapist reconnects you to your environment, the people in your life, and to yourself.
I specialize in working with anxiety and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, lost, or powerless? Through nature based therapy in a farm setting, you can begin to grow out of the patterns that aren't serving you any more, reduce anxiety and empower you to make the changes you are ready for. My work as a nature based therapist reconnects you to your environment, the people in your life, and to yourself.
Sara Su-Castillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I work with children, teens, and adults with a special focus on providing support to the LGBTQIA community.
Are you feeling lost and need some help to get you back on the right path? While in session with me, you’ll discover a safe space, one that is judgement free and that will allow you to express whatever feelings you may be experiencing. I will meet you where you are in life and join you on your journey.
I work with children, teens, and adults with a special focus on providing support to the LGBTQIA community.
Are you feeling lost and need some help to get you back on the right path? While in session with me, you’ll discover a safe space, one that is judgement free and that will allow you to express whatever feelings you may be experiencing. I will meet you where you are in life and join you on your journey.
Lauren Tejeda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer therapist of mixed race & culture descent, I know how important it is that you feel welcome as your full self in therapy.
Perhaps you are looking for a non-judgmental and knowledgeable space to explore your experiences of gender, sexuality, and relationships. Perhaps you are experiencing barriers in your sexual and relational health: you feel out of control, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Perhaps you seek a space that affirms gender and sexuality, non-traditional relationships, and the whole of your identities to discuss broader mental health needs or to integrate life transitions. I find survival strength, resilience, and creativity at work even in the most challenging of circumstances.
As a queer therapist of mixed race & culture descent, I know how important it is that you feel welcome as your full self in therapy.
Perhaps you are looking for a non-judgmental and knowledgeable space to explore your experiences of gender, sexuality, and relationships. Perhaps you are experiencing barriers in your sexual and relational health: you feel out of control, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. Perhaps you seek a space that affirms gender and sexuality, non-traditional relationships, and the whole of your identities to discuss broader mental health needs or to integrate life transitions. I find survival strength, resilience, and creativity at work even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Geoff Phillip
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020
When he is not working, Geof is passionate about video games (especially any of the Final Fantasy titles), singing in a choir, doing karaoke, and traveling with his partner and close friends! He is very active in LGBT advocacy and activities, as well.
Geof Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2015. He was educated at the University of Northern Colorado for both his BA and MA. He brings a wealth of life experience coupled with the rigorous and accredited education he received at UNC. Geof offers a warm, empathic, and gently challenging aura for your counseling. It is Geof's belief that growth happens in times of discomfort, and he is here to gently, and often humorously, walk with you as you go through the difficulty together. Expect a nerdy or pop culture reference here and there and you will get through this together.
When he is not working, Geof is passionate about video games (especially any of the Final Fantasy titles), singing in a choir, doing karaoke, and traveling with his partner and close friends! He is very active in LGBT advocacy and activities, as well.
Geof Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2015. He was educated at the University of Northern Colorado for both his BA and MA. He brings a wealth of life experience coupled with the rigorous and accredited education he received at UNC. Geof offers a warm, empathic, and gently challenging aura for your counseling. It is Geof's belief that growth happens in times of discomfort, and he is here to gently, and often humorously, walk with you as you go through the difficulty together. Expect a nerdy or pop culture reference here and there and you will get through this together.
Dr. Linda Baker
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I'd like to offer you a warm welcome to Unstuck Therapy where I specialize in men's issues and LGBTQ+ individuals. I know that life's challenges can often get in our way causing us to get stuck in our relationships, our jobs, our choices, and even our own heads. However, I also know that each of us has the ability to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. I have had the privilege of helping people find joy and contentment by providing a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space. I am happy to provide you with the tools that can help you get unstuck. Please don't hesitate to be in touch. I'm here to help.
I'd like to offer you a warm welcome to Unstuck Therapy where I specialize in men's issues and LGBTQ+ individuals. I know that life's challenges can often get in our way causing us to get stuck in our relationships, our jobs, our choices, and even our own heads. However, I also know that each of us has the ability to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. I have had the privilege of helping people find joy and contentment by providing a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space. I am happy to provide you with the tools that can help you get unstuck. Please don't hesitate to be in touch. I'm here to help.
Erin Wolfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
As a queer therapist, affirming and celebratory of all sexualities, relationship styles and genders, I offer safe space for you to be you, no explanation needed.
Are you ready to heal from past painful experiences or traumas, or struggling with a present situation that you want to change? Are you suffering from depression? I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental presence and skillful support to help you work through these challenges and reclaim a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. As a committed and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work together.
As a queer therapist, affirming and celebratory of all sexualities, relationship styles and genders, I offer safe space for you to be you, no explanation needed.
Are you ready to heal from past painful experiences or traumas, or struggling with a present situation that you want to change? Are you suffering from depression? I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental presence and skillful support to help you work through these challenges and reclaim a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. As a committed and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work together.
Anastasia Bamond Hanson
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with consensually non-monogamous (CNM) & polyamorous individuals & partners, as well as with queer, trans, & questioning / non-conforming clients.
It is your right as a human being to have fruitful, loving, and supportive relationships with others and yourself. Often, we are brought out of alignment with this truth. We come to believe that we are not deserving of love and kindness or that others are incapable of giving us these things. Therapy provides a connected space for us to explore our needs & desires, our fears & hopes. I work mostly with: LGBTQ+, non-monogamy and polyamory, relationship work, conflict resolution, gender identity and transition, queer clients, infidelity & affairs, sex and intimacy, gender-affirming care referral letters.
I specialize in working with consensually non-monogamous (CNM) & polyamorous individuals & partners, as well as with queer, trans, & questioning / non-conforming clients.
It is your right as a human being to have fruitful, loving, and supportive relationships with others and yourself. Often, we are brought out of alignment with this truth. We come to believe that we are not deserving of love and kindness or that others are incapable of giving us these things. Therapy provides a connected space for us to explore our needs & desires, our fears & hopes. I work mostly with: LGBTQ+, non-monogamy and polyamory, relationship work, conflict resolution, gender identity and transition, queer clients, infidelity & affairs, sex and intimacy, gender-affirming care referral letters.
Gina Henschen
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
Waitlist for new clients
I also have extensive experience in working with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients facing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, religious trauma, disordered eating/eating disorder, life transitions, and interpersonal struggles.
I believe that we are all born on this planet as whole, worthy human beings. I also believe that our various lived experiences — including trauma in all its forms — can have a big impact on our beliefs about ourselves and the ways we show up in the world. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get back in touch with your most authentic Self and uncover whatever it is that's preventing you from living your most joyful life. I work from a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative perspective, offering a non-judgmental space for clients to explore all parts of themselves.
I also have extensive experience in working with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients facing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, religious trauma, disordered eating/eating disorder, life transitions, and interpersonal struggles.
I believe that we are all born on this planet as whole, worthy human beings. I also believe that our various lived experiences — including trauma in all its forms — can have a big impact on our beliefs about ourselves and the ways we show up in the world. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get back in touch with your most authentic Self and uncover whatever it is that's preventing you from living your most joyful life. I work from a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative perspective, offering a non-judgmental space for clients to explore all parts of themselves.
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True Essence Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020
We provide an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming, holistic & relational therapeutic environment to help you thrive.
You feel stuck between being true to yourself and losing or disappointing those you love. You are tired of feeling invisible or alone. You feel anxious, might never have felt good enough, are burned out, and fear you won’t ever get to live a life you want to be living. You are tired of fitting into the box of who you are supposed to be and want to know, or be, who you really are. You long to feel more free, confident, secure, able to make decisions, and able to reach for your dreams or have a life you feel good in.
We provide an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming, holistic & relational therapeutic environment to help you thrive.
You feel stuck between being true to yourself and losing or disappointing those you love. You are tired of feeling invisible or alone. You feel anxious, might never have felt good enough, are burned out, and fear you won’t ever get to live a life you want to be living. You are tired of fitting into the box of who you are supposed to be and want to know, or be, who you really are. You long to feel more free, confident, secure, able to make decisions, and able to reach for your dreams or have a life you feel good in.
David Audelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
As a queer therapist of color, I am committed to respecting and celebrating the diversity of human experience.
I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.
As a queer therapist of color, I am committed to respecting and celebrating the diversity of human experience.
I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.
Scott Church
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC/MHC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I am a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, gay male who celebrates healthy relationships-both with self and partner(s).
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couple/Relationship Counselor, licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. I help individuals and those in traditional, or non-traditional, relationships, explore issues surrounding: sex, sexuality/sexual orientation, gender, sexual performance/functioning, desire discrepancy, kink/fetishes, compulsive sexual behavior/sex addiction, sexual abuse/trauma, communication, intimacy, and betrays of trust/infidelity. I celebrate diversity and approach our work together with empathy and non-judgment.
I am a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, gay male who celebrates healthy relationships-both with self and partner(s).
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couple/Relationship Counselor, licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. I help individuals and those in traditional, or non-traditional, relationships, explore issues surrounding: sex, sexuality/sexual orientation, gender, sexual performance/functioning, desire discrepancy, kink/fetishes, compulsive sexual behavior/sex addiction, sexual abuse/trauma, communication, intimacy, and betrays of trust/infidelity. I celebrate diversity and approach our work together with empathy and non-judgment.
Anna Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
I specialize in body-based relationship and intimacy therapy, for couples and individuals, welcoming poly, kinky & LGBTQIA relationships.
You can't shake the feeling that you're settling for less than is possible in your relationship. You've been trying on your own, but the problems in your relationship feel stuck, like they're just not going anywhere. You find yourself and your partner getting upset and reacting in the same old unhelpful ways over and over, but just don't know how to find your way back to authentic, loving intimacy. You're scared there might not be a way back. But you're hopeful that, with professional support, you can reclaim the sexual and emotional intimacy you've been missing, and find a way out of the same old fights and back into being in love.
I specialize in body-based relationship and intimacy therapy, for couples and individuals, welcoming poly, kinky & LGBTQIA relationships.
You can't shake the feeling that you're settling for less than is possible in your relationship. You've been trying on your own, but the problems in your relationship feel stuck, like they're just not going anywhere. You find yourself and your partner getting upset and reacting in the same old unhelpful ways over and over, but just don't know how to find your way back to authentic, loving intimacy. You're scared there might not be a way back. But you're hopeful that, with professional support, you can reclaim the sexual and emotional intimacy you've been missing, and find a way out of the same old fights and back into being in love.
Kim Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020 (Online Only)
I also have a passion for those in the LGBTQ+ community and the unique issues that we face on our journey.
Do you feel as though you have lost your spark, your direction, or control of your life? Maybe you are struggling with alcohol or drug use and are ready to make some changes. Maybe anxiety, depression, and stress are winning the fight right now. It could be that you are dealing with a major (or minor) life change and are struggling to find solid ground. Whatever it may be that led you to decide to find a therapist, I am so glad that you are here and I am proud of you for taking this step. Let's work together to help you shine again!
I also have a passion for those in the LGBTQ+ community and the unique issues that we face on our journey.
Do you feel as though you have lost your spark, your direction, or control of your life? Maybe you are struggling with alcohol or drug use and are ready to make some changes. Maybe anxiety, depression, and stress are winning the fight right now. It could be that you are dealing with a major (or minor) life change and are struggling to find solid ground. Whatever it may be that led you to decide to find a therapist, I am so glad that you are here and I am proud of you for taking this step. Let's work together to help you shine again!
Shannon Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020
Do you find the state of the world overwhelming, or question your purpose in life? Are you exhausted from fighting with your partner, but don't want to give up on the love you share? Or maybe, your family is having a hard time coping with a member coming out LGBT+? Whatever unique challenges you're facing, it's important to me to contribute to creating an atmosphere where you feel welcomed and comfortable to share what's going on. My goal is to collaborate with you to make the changes you desire more manageable.
Do you find the state of the world overwhelming, or question your purpose in life? Are you exhausted from fighting with your partner, but don't want to give up on the love you share? Or maybe, your family is having a hard time coping with a member coming out LGBT+? Whatever unique challenges you're facing, it's important to me to contribute to creating an atmosphere where you feel welcomed and comfortable to share what's going on. My goal is to collaborate with you to make the changes you desire more manageable.
Joshua Korac
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
Hi there! I am so glad you’re here. As a counselor, I am passionate about serving my community. I hold my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I pull from a variety of experiences in working in the mental health care industry including working with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, adolescents in school settings, adult and adolescent inpatient treatment, mental health and the outdoors, corrections counseling, private practice, and group counseling for transgender adolescents. I also host my own mental health podcast, Kare With Korac!
Hi there! I am so glad you’re here. As a counselor, I am passionate about serving my community. I hold my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I pull from a variety of experiences in working in the mental health care industry including working with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, adolescents in school settings, adult and adolescent inpatient treatment, mental health and the outdoors, corrections counseling, private practice, and group counseling for transgender adolescents. I also host my own mental health podcast, Kare With Korac!
Amanda Fowler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020
I have special interests working with the LGBTQ+ community, consensual non-monogamy, human potential/self-actualization, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Life is complex. It can be difficult to gain clarity as to what we want... what we need... where we want to go. The human experience is unique, which is why I approach counseling with openness, authenticity, acceptance, and radical presence to join those seeking to expand awareness and make meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
I have special interests working with the LGBTQ+ community, consensual non-monogamy, human potential/self-actualization, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Life is complex. It can be difficult to gain clarity as to what we want... what we need... where we want to go. The human experience is unique, which is why I approach counseling with openness, authenticity, acceptance, and radical presence to join those seeking to expand awareness and make meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Lori Lee Frey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80020
I have worked with the LGBTQ community for the past twenty years as a peer counselor and domestic violence advocate.
I work in a general practice setting and have helped a wide variety of clients with a wide variety of issues. In addition, I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children and am certified as a Child and Family Investigator. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family needing assistance with problem issues, I would like to hear from you. Together we can find options to solve your problem issues and move you forward in your life.
I have worked with the LGBTQ community for the past twenty years as a peer counselor and domestic violence advocate.
I work in a general practice setting and have helped a wide variety of clients with a wide variety of issues. In addition, I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children and am certified as a Child and Family Investigator. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family needing assistance with problem issues, I would like to hear from you. Together we can find options to solve your problem issues and move you forward in your life.
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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.