LGBTQ+ Therapists in Central Business District, New Orleans, LA

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Brooke Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the state of Louisiana. With a passion for fostering personal growth and mental well-being, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with empathy, support, & empowerment. I work collaboratively with clients to cultivate resilience, develop coping skills, and foster positive change. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery! I have experience with a variety of populations and presenting stressors including individuals with PTSD, Substance Abuse, ADHD, and am an LGBTQIA+ ally!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the state of Louisiana. With a passion for fostering personal growth and mental well-being, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with empathy, support, & empowerment. I work collaboratively with clients to cultivate resilience, develop coping skills, and foster positive change. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery! I have experience with a variety of populations and presenting stressors including individuals with PTSD, Substance Abuse, ADHD, and am an LGBTQIA+ ally!
(504) 732-1701 View (504) 732-1701
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Laura Lamartina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130
I provide effective treatments for issues including but not limited to: trauma, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, career stress, depression, grief, anger and mood regulation, conflict resolution, self injurious behavior, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, parent-child relationship conflict, and coping skills for adjusting to big life changes.
I am very passionate about being a counselor and providing a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and couples to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, & career goals. I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the Counselor, having come to understand and build trust with one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, and develop future goals for an improved life. In my almost 20 years of experience in mental health work, I have worked with a diverse clientele of children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
I provide effective treatments for issues including but not limited to: trauma, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, career stress, depression, grief, anger and mood regulation, conflict resolution, self injurious behavior, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, parent-child relationship conflict, and coping skills for adjusting to big life changes.
I am very passionate about being a counselor and providing a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and couples to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, & career goals. I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the Counselor, having come to understand and build trust with one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, and develop future goals for an improved life. In my almost 20 years of experience in mental health work, I have worked with a diverse clientele of children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
(985) 381-2198 View (985) 381-2198
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Cypress Atlas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130  (Online Only)
You deserve care that centers you as the expert on your own life. I'm committed to assisting individuals and couples of all backgrounds in finding personal growth through Narrative Therapy. At the core of my practice is a deep respect for diversity and social justice, and I am committed to providing a safe and affirming space for individuals of all cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities. I am also part of the LGBTQ+ community.
You deserve care that centers you as the expert on your own life. I'm committed to assisting individuals and couples of all backgrounds in finding personal growth through Narrative Therapy. At the core of my practice is a deep respect for diversity and social justice, and I am committed to providing a safe and affirming space for individuals of all cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities. I am also part of the LGBTQ+ community.
(504) 386-5735 View (504) 386-5735
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Clarity NOLA Counseling, Megan Kern, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70158
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Diagnostic assessments; mood, anxiety, and personality Disorders; trauma-informed care; stress and anger management; substance abuse and addiction; interpersonal relationship issues; building communication skills; existential, grief, and phase-of-life issues; Working with members of the military, veterans, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Struggling is not shameful, and it takes courage to acknowledge and attend to those needs. When you are ready, I'm here to help you clarify, understand, process, and connect the pieces of the unique puzzle that is your life. I look forward to working collaboratively to build an individualized treatment plan to move toward your established goals. I'm experienced working with diverse clients in residential and community settings. I approach counseling from an integrative, holistic perspective leaning upon existential principles. I am currently accepting new clients, providing teletherapy only.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Diagnostic assessments; mood, anxiety, and personality Disorders; trauma-informed care; stress and anger management; substance abuse and addiction; interpersonal relationship issues; building communication skills; existential, grief, and phase-of-life issues; Working with members of the military, veterans, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Struggling is not shameful, and it takes courage to acknowledge and attend to those needs. When you are ready, I'm here to help you clarify, understand, process, and connect the pieces of the unique puzzle that is your life. I look forward to working collaboratively to build an individualized treatment plan to move toward your established goals. I'm experienced working with diverse clients in residential and community settings. I approach counseling from an integrative, holistic perspective leaning upon existential principles. I am currently accepting new clients, providing teletherapy only.
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Kiera Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a licensed Clinical Therapist and native of New Orleans. I have worked in the mental health field with several populations for over 5 years. I specialize in preteens, teenagers & young adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other mental difficulties. I work using a person-centered framework to empower my clients for their future. I strive to be the therapist that maybe I once needed. I am here to be a partner in your mental health journey while maintaining empathy and congruence always. I think everyone deserves to be the Beyonce of their life!
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a licensed Clinical Therapist and native of New Orleans. I have worked in the mental health field with several populations for over 5 years. I specialize in preteens, teenagers & young adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other mental difficulties. I work using a person-centered framework to empower my clients for their future. I strive to be the therapist that maybe I once needed. I am here to be a partner in your mental health journey while maintaining empathy and congruence always. I think everyone deserves to be the Beyonce of their life!
(504) 708-2346 View (504) 708-2346
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Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70112  (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
(337) 202-2561 View (337) 202-2561
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Marcus Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, BBA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70112  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved and there is no better time than now to take charge of your relationship's success. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. The client is the expert. Our therapeutic relationship will help put the pieces of your puzzle together in a meaningful way. I believe therapy goes beyond crisis intervention. Let’s bring happiness back to your relationship as I emphasize healthy behaviors over unhealthy behaviors.
Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved and there is no better time than now to take charge of your relationship's success. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. The client is the expert. Our therapeutic relationship will help put the pieces of your puzzle together in a meaningful way. I believe therapy goes beyond crisis intervention. Let’s bring happiness back to your relationship as I emphasize healthy behaviors over unhealthy behaviors.
(504) 666-3399 View (504) 666-3399
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Stacy Lewis-Goins
MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130
Do others think you have it all together? But you don’t feel that way? Are you struggling trying to keep it all together? If you are reading this, congratulations! I know it takes a lot of courage to consider counseling…to choose you. You have taken the first step to reauthoring your story. Hi, I’m Stacy, a PLPC with a lifelong passion for helping individuals as they become the best version of themselves. My goal is to collaborate with you on your journey in a compassionate partnership to help you achieve your goals through encouragement and empowerment as you edit and rewrite your narrative.
Do others think you have it all together? But you don’t feel that way? Are you struggling trying to keep it all together? If you are reading this, congratulations! I know it takes a lot of courage to consider counseling…to choose you. You have taken the first step to reauthoring your story. Hi, I’m Stacy, a PLPC with a lifelong passion for helping individuals as they become the best version of themselves. My goal is to collaborate with you on your journey in a compassionate partnership to help you achieve your goals through encouragement and empowerment as you edit and rewrite your narrative.
(504) 226-6384 View (504) 226-6384
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Integrated Behavioral Health
MD, PhD, PMHNP, LCSW, LPC, PLPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130
At IBH we are a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive care to patients ages 5 and older through In-Person visits and Telehealth. Our team includes: Morgan Feibelman, M.D., Jill McCall, M.D., Aldo Mejia, M.D., Jennifer Greco, M.D., Andrew Sander, M.D., Asa Pharr, M.D., Kellie Newman, PMHNP-BC, Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC (also in BR), Karen Pellerin, PhD, Jonathan Nierman, LCSW, Frances Maples-LPC, Daja Williams, M.S.,LPC, Valeria Rodriguez, PLMFT, Marcel Albritton, PHD, C-IAYT. Please visit our website www.IBHpsych.com for both Baton Rouge and New Orleans bios .
At IBH we are a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive care to patients ages 5 and older through In-Person visits and Telehealth. Our team includes: Morgan Feibelman, M.D., Jill McCall, M.D., Aldo Mejia, M.D., Jennifer Greco, M.D., Andrew Sander, M.D., Asa Pharr, M.D., Kellie Newman, PMHNP-BC, Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC (also in BR), Karen Pellerin, PhD, Jonathan Nierman, LCSW, Frances Maples-LPC, Daja Williams, M.S.,LPC, Valeria Rodriguez, PLMFT, Marcel Albritton, PHD, C-IAYT. Please visit our website www.IBHpsych.com for both Baton Rouge and New Orleans bios .
(504) 322-3837 View (504) 322-3837
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Wise MindBody Institute, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, SAP, CSTAS
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70118
My primary role is to partner & build a therapeutic alliance with clients and families who are challenged by acute/chronic mental/behavioral health concerns related to different types of anxiety; phobias; depression; suicidal thoughts; maladaptive coping - substance abuse; school/career/life stress; grief; anger; family conflict, emotional dysregulation, & mental toughness. As I/we embark on an integrated approach unique to you, building a safe and trusting relationship is one of the most important pillars to setting realistic and attainable goals that foster & promote motivation towards change and practical sustainability.
My primary role is to partner & build a therapeutic alliance with clients and families who are challenged by acute/chronic mental/behavioral health concerns related to different types of anxiety; phobias; depression; suicidal thoughts; maladaptive coping - substance abuse; school/career/life stress; grief; anger; family conflict, emotional dysregulation, & mental toughness. As I/we embark on an integrated approach unique to you, building a safe and trusting relationship is one of the most important pillars to setting realistic and attainable goals that foster & promote motivation towards change and practical sustainability.
(509) 260-9326 View (509) 260-9326
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Suzanne C. Klenck
Psychologist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70112
Dr. Klenck holds specialized training in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based practices for the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar and related disorders and a wide range of other difficulties. Dr. Klenck focuses on evidence-based treatment and evidence-based assessment practices, but finds the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Without a strong alliance with the client, she finds a therapist is limited in their ability to help the individual effect change.
Dr. Klenck holds specialized training in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based practices for the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar and related disorders and a wide range of other difficulties. Dr. Klenck focuses on evidence-based treatment and evidence-based assessment practices, but finds the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Without a strong alliance with the client, she finds a therapist is limited in their ability to help the individual effect change.
(504) 784-6838 View (504) 784-6838
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B. Gerard Woodrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70112
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
(504) 226-8313 View (504) 226-8313
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Ashley Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70153  (Online Only)
Are you feeling lost and disconnected? Do you struggle with low self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed by family conflict and dysfunction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place! I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing trauma, dissociation, and various life challenges. My approach is designed to empower you, improve your relationships, and get to the root of your problems. Let's work together to overcome your challenges and make positive changes in your life.
Are you feeling lost and disconnected? Do you struggle with low self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed by family conflict and dysfunction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place! I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing trauma, dissociation, and various life challenges. My approach is designed to empower you, improve your relationships, and get to the root of your problems. Let's work together to overcome your challenges and make positive changes in your life.
(346) 787-0752 View (346) 787-0752
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Madison Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130
Not accepting new clients
My style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and creative. I aim to collaborate with and help empower you to make positive changes based on the goals you set in therapy. Be prepared to take an active role by looking inward to reflect on what the present (and future) can look and feel like. As your therapist, I will assist you in this by promoting honesty, self-compassion, and self-acceptance in order for you to connect with your authentic self and come into your natural state of well-being.
My style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and creative. I aim to collaborate with and help empower you to make positive changes based on the goals you set in therapy. Be prepared to take an active role by looking inward to reflect on what the present (and future) can look and feel like. As your therapist, I will assist you in this by promoting honesty, self-compassion, and self-acceptance in order for you to connect with your authentic self and come into your natural state of well-being.
(504) 603-6316 View (504) 603-6316
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Dr. Denise Gilstrap
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As an experienced wellness advocate and clinician, I work with clients on various presenting issues, providing a caring and non-judgmental space for clients to feel comfortable and at ease. Clients may be struggling with feeling "stuck" or working through challenges and desire to gain insight and awareness to personal behaviors and patterns. Clients may also be seeking to explore beliefs, relationships, and life/career decisions.
As an experienced wellness advocate and clinician, I work with clients on various presenting issues, providing a caring and non-judgmental space for clients to feel comfortable and at ease. Clients may be struggling with feeling "stuck" or working through challenges and desire to gain insight and awareness to personal behaviors and patterns. Clients may also be seeking to explore beliefs, relationships, and life/career decisions.
(504) 732-9411 View (504) 732-9411
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Dena Lynn Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA 70130
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thank you for stopping by! If you are looking for a solid, seasoned, and exemplary therapist - you are in the right place! I am licensed in Louisiana as a Professional Counselor (LPC - S). I work holistically with people with a broad range of concerns, including Sex/Pornography addiction, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and other clinical issues. Advanced training and experience with relationship, parenting, work/career, education, and life transition issues of individuals, families and couples will afford you the opportunity to achieve the changes you would like to see in your life.
Hello and thank you for stopping by! If you are looking for a solid, seasoned, and exemplary therapist - you are in the right place! I am licensed in Louisiana as a Professional Counselor (LPC - S). I work holistically with people with a broad range of concerns, including Sex/Pornography addiction, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and other clinical issues. Advanced training and experience with relationship, parenting, work/career, education, and life transition issues of individuals, families and couples will afford you the opportunity to achieve the changes you would like to see in your life.
(337) 246-5626 View (337) 246-5626

Online Therapists

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BACH Therapeutic Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70122  (Online Only)
I have provided services, including but not limited to, self-esteem, LGBTQ related issues, HIV/AIDS counseling, and Christian counseling.
Do you feel like your life is off track? Do you feel like you need support getting your life into focus? Perhaps you would benefit from therapeutic counseling services combined with life/recovery coaching? Reaching out for help is a wise and critical first step in your journey towards healing and self-growth. I believe that each person has a unique journey to recovery from the hardships of life and I work with individuals to discover their own path. Let's work together to help find recovery, purpose, and life-fulfillment.
I have provided services, including but not limited to, self-esteem, LGBTQ related issues, HIV/AIDS counseling, and Christian counseling.
Do you feel like your life is off track? Do you feel like you need support getting your life into focus? Perhaps you would benefit from therapeutic counseling services combined with life/recovery coaching? Reaching out for help is a wise and critical first step in your journey towards healing and self-growth. I believe that each person has a unique journey to recovery from the hardships of life and I work with individuals to discover their own path. Let's work together to help find recovery, purpose, and life-fulfillment.
(504) 285-2130 View (504) 285-2130
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Dylan Thomas Kolesa
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119  (Online Only)
I focus on topics such as identity, marginalization, interpersonal issues, major life transitions, and trauma. I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones, with a specialization in transgender and gender-expansive experiences. I am also dedicated to being sex positive, poly friendly, and kink aware. Additionally, I welcome you to use your creative practices as another means to explore yourself and your experiences within a therapeutic environment. I recognize that at times it may be easier to reach the heart of your emotional life through creative expression.
I focus on topics such as identity, marginalization, interpersonal issues, major life transitions, and trauma. I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones, with a specialization in transgender and gender-expansive experiences. I am also dedicated to being sex positive, poly friendly, and kink aware. Additionally, I welcome you to use your creative practices as another means to explore yourself and your experiences within a therapeutic environment. I recognize that at times it may be easier to reach the heart of your emotional life through creative expression.
(504) 233-6532 View (504) 233-6532
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Danielle Unger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, as well as clients off different cultural, racial, ethnic, and spiritual, and economic backgrounds.
Everyone deserves a judgement-free space to express themselves and be heard. My therapeutic style is empowering, participatory, person-centered, and trauma informed. I listen and ask thoughtful questions to encourage emotional awareness and help illuminate my client's goals, encouraging them to work at their own pace. I work from an anti-oppression lens, aware of the larger societal factors that contribute so much to stress, anxiety, and depression. If you are seeking an approachable therapist to work with that values your life experience, I may be a good fit.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, as well as clients off different cultural, racial, ethnic, and spiritual, and economic backgrounds.
Everyone deserves a judgement-free space to express themselves and be heard. My therapeutic style is empowering, participatory, person-centered, and trauma informed. I listen and ask thoughtful questions to encourage emotional awareness and help illuminate my client's goals, encouraging them to work at their own pace. I work from an anti-oppression lens, aware of the larger societal factors that contribute so much to stress, anxiety, and depression. If you are seeking an approachable therapist to work with that values your life experience, I may be a good fit.
(504) 535-4969 View (504) 535-4969
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Jenn Vigue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
I work from an anti-racist, anti-colonial, sex-positive, pro-disability justice, kink positive, fat positive, LGBTQ friendly, polyam-friendly, and strengths-based perspective.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New Orleans, LA. I am licensed and able to see Maine residents for therapy virtually as well. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive space for personal and relational growth.
I work from an anti-racist, anti-colonial, sex-positive, pro-disability justice, kink positive, fat positive, LGBTQ friendly, polyam-friendly, and strengths-based perspective.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New Orleans, LA. I am licensed and able to see Maine residents for therapy virtually as well. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive space for personal and relational growth.
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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.