LGBTQ+ Therapists in Hyde Park, Austin, TX
Jenna Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
I work well with identity: helping people find their place in the world amid crisis, trauma, & life transitions.
“You must always be yourself, no matter what the price. It is the highest form of morality.” – Candy Darling - - - - Trans people are living in an extremely violent environment right now. It's a scary place to navigate, much less figure out who you are. I want to be a support, even if just as an advocate in helping you find care. - - - - Moving through life can be overwhelming: sometimes we just need someone to be in our moment with us and give us a perspective we can't see. If you feel like you're losing your direction, not sure who you are anymore, or just need some help accepting that person, counseling can be really helpful.
I work well with identity: helping people find their place in the world amid crisis, trauma, & life transitions.
“You must always be yourself, no matter what the price. It is the highest form of morality.” – Candy Darling - - - - Trans people are living in an extremely violent environment right now. It's a scary place to navigate, much less figure out who you are. I want to be a support, even if just as an advocate in helping you find care. - - - - Moving through life can be overwhelming: sometimes we just need someone to be in our moment with us and give us a perspective we can't see. If you feel like you're losing your direction, not sure who you are anymore, or just need some help accepting that person, counseling can be really helpful.
My training includes work in an LGBTQ counseling center, the VA, and university counseling centers.
My approach to psychotherapy combines compassion-focused, heart-centered, relational, experiential psychotherapy with evidence-based practices to address your whole self. I will collaborate with you to help you to live according to your values, and I will help you untangle the stuck places in your life. My work comes from a foundation of deep listening, creating space for you to share of yourself and explore your experience. On top of that, I layer practical tools and skills that promote psychological well-being. Finally, I may engage with you through experiential work in mindfulness to help create transformative experiences.
My training includes work in an LGBTQ counseling center, the VA, and university counseling centers.
My approach to psychotherapy combines compassion-focused, heart-centered, relational, experiential psychotherapy with evidence-based practices to address your whole self. I will collaborate with you to help you to live according to your values, and I will help you untangle the stuck places in your life. My work comes from a foundation of deep listening, creating space for you to share of yourself and explore your experience. On top of that, I layer practical tools and skills that promote psychological well-being. Finally, I may engage with you through experiential work in mindfulness to help create transformative experiences.
Jené K Gutiérrez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
Are you navigating a relationship where anxiety speaks louder than love and belonging? I help individuals, couples, partners, and families within marginalized identities/communities/relational styles understand, accept, and ease their relational insecurities. I welcome the discussion of challenging issues and topics related to infidelity, jealousy, sex and kink, grief and loss, and relational/spiritual trauma, especially if those issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities and/or non-traditional relational dynamics including polyamory, non-monogamy, single parent, and blended families.
Are you navigating a relationship where anxiety speaks louder than love and belonging? I help individuals, couples, partners, and families within marginalized identities/communities/relational styles understand, accept, and ease their relational insecurities. I welcome the discussion of challenging issues and topics related to infidelity, jealousy, sex and kink, grief and loss, and relational/spiritual trauma, especially if those issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities and/or non-traditional relational dynamics including polyamory, non-monogamy, single parent, and blended families.
I am dedicated to working with marginalized communities, social justice is a strong value of mine, and I am particularly interested in serving the LGBTQIA community.
I am licensed in CA, TX, HI, and all psypact states. My mission as a clinical psychologist is to help individuals reduce suffering and achieve purpose in their lives. I view therapy as teamwork and am dedicated to collaboratively helping clients reach their goals. I strive to provide evidence-based treatment, rooted in the latest scientific findings, facilitated by a validating and safe space.
I am dedicated to working with marginalized communities, social justice is a strong value of mine, and I am particularly interested in serving the LGBTQIA community.
I am licensed in CA, TX, HI, and all psypact states. My mission as a clinical psychologist is to help individuals reduce suffering and achieve purpose in their lives. I view therapy as teamwork and am dedicated to collaboratively helping clients reach their goals. I strive to provide evidence-based treatment, rooted in the latest scientific findings, facilitated by a validating and safe space.
Rebecca Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
I have a lot of experience working with younger people and younger people from the LGBTQ population and enjoy all ages.
I have 15 years of experience counseling youth and adults. I am licensed to work in both Texas and Massachusetts. My focus has been young adults and the LGBTQ+ population. I take the approach of starting where you are. Through connecting and talking about your intentions, we can begin to find a pathway to addressing and exploring the issues that are impeding your happiness. Within each human is an inner wisdom, and my role is to help you connect with that part of yourself, increasing self-confidence and life satisfaction. It helps to have an outside perspective, and I support your path to choosing a life with more understanding.
I have a lot of experience working with younger people and younger people from the LGBTQ population and enjoy all ages.
I have 15 years of experience counseling youth and adults. I am licensed to work in both Texas and Massachusetts. My focus has been young adults and the LGBTQ+ population. I take the approach of starting where you are. Through connecting and talking about your intentions, we can begin to find a pathway to addressing and exploring the issues that are impeding your happiness. Within each human is an inner wisdom, and my role is to help you connect with that part of yourself, increasing self-confidence and life satisfaction. It helps to have an outside perspective, and I support your path to choosing a life with more understanding.
Lesbian Therapist-Cara Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, addiction, relationship issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I serve the LGBTQ+ community, but my practice is welcoming to everyone. I provide individual and couple counseling to those dealing with trauma, addiction and codependence/relational issues. I incorporate experiential therapy when talk therapy isn't enough. Clients will not only gain self-awareness during our sessions but will also begin to understand the "why" that influences their behaviors. Clients will be educated and empowered throughout our sessions together. You can learn more information about me and my practice by visiting www.healingwaters111.com.
I specialize in trauma, addiction, relationship issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I serve the LGBTQ+ community, but my practice is welcoming to everyone. I provide individual and couple counseling to those dealing with trauma, addiction and codependence/relational issues. I incorporate experiential therapy when talk therapy isn't enough. Clients will not only gain self-awareness during our sessions but will also begin to understand the "why" that influences their behaviors. Clients will be educated and empowered throughout our sessions together. You can learn more information about me and my practice by visiting www.healingwaters111.com.
Claudine Lucena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
I have a passion for working with multicultural identities and relationships, life transitions, relational stress and communication issues, grief and loss, creatives and artists, clients from immigrant backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodivergent folks, ranging from adolescents and teens to adults. I work with clients looking to heal interpersonal relationships, break out of harmful relational patterns, explore meaning and purpose, and process difficult transitions.
I have a passion for working with multicultural identities and relationships, life transitions, relational stress and communication issues, grief and loss, creatives and artists, clients from immigrant backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodivergent folks, ranging from adolescents and teens to adults. I work with clients looking to heal interpersonal relationships, break out of harmful relational patterns, explore meaning and purpose, and process difficult transitions.
Madison Holloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
Do you struggle with unstable moods or negative thoughts you wish you could simply make go away? Wanting those dark thoughts to change, or hoping to run away from them, is completely normal. But avoiding those thoughts can leave us even more stressed, irritable, and disconnected from our loved ones. I promote compassion, honesty, and empowerment while working with clients who struggle with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with mood, personality, and eating disorders.
Do you struggle with unstable moods or negative thoughts you wish you could simply make go away? Wanting those dark thoughts to change, or hoping to run away from them, is completely normal. But avoiding those thoughts can leave us even more stressed, irritable, and disconnected from our loved ones. I promote compassion, honesty, and empowerment while working with clients who struggle with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I’m especially passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with mood, personality, and eating disorders.
Samantha Benn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging and deeply uncomfortable at times and it is normal to need support. My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood so that you may heal and flourish into your best self. I will be on your team to help you problem-solve, heal, and create your best path forward. Clients tell me that after working together they feel more confident, understand their needs, can communicate what they want, feel empowered, and trust themselves, which translates to more satisfying relationships and feeling better.
Life can be challenging and deeply uncomfortable at times and it is normal to need support. My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood so that you may heal and flourish into your best self. I will be on your team to help you problem-solve, heal, and create your best path forward. Clients tell me that after working together they feel more confident, understand their needs, can communicate what they want, feel empowered, and trust themselves, which translates to more satisfying relationships and feeling better.
David J Schlosz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
Welcome to a space where your journey towards healing and growth is embraced with compassion and understanding. I am a seasoned therapist with a deep commitment to supporting men and women who face the profound challenges of shame and relational pain. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help you find a path to a more fulfilling and connected life. Shame can be an isolating and debilitating experience. It often stems from feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, or the fear of being judged. Relational pain, on the other hand, arises from the hurt and wounds inflicted within our closest relationships.
Welcome to a space where your journey towards healing and growth is embraced with compassion and understanding. I am a seasoned therapist with a deep commitment to supporting men and women who face the profound challenges of shame and relational pain. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help you find a path to a more fulfilling and connected life. Shame can be an isolating and debilitating experience. It often stems from feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, or the fear of being judged. Relational pain, on the other hand, arises from the hurt and wounds inflicted within our closest relationships.
Rhea Pledger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
Most people I work with want help connecting with others more deeply. Some want help with depression or anxiety. And others want help identifying and meeting some needs in life, love, or work. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships with others, increase their emotional communication, and identify their needs in life. I bring a natural curiosity as well as empathy and compassion when helping you work through some of the barriers that may get in the way of you reaching your goals.
Most people I work with want help connecting with others more deeply. Some want help with depression or anxiety. And others want help identifying and meeting some needs in life, love, or work. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships with others, increase their emotional communication, and identify their needs in life. I bring a natural curiosity as well as empathy and compassion when helping you work through some of the barriers that may get in the way of you reaching your goals.
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Allen Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
I will demonstrate a full and accepting understanding of your difficulties, and I will listen keenly and show complete respect.
I work to make sessions time-effective, frequent when needed and intermittent when feasible.
We'll collaborate toward pragmatic solutions, and work toward your goals, not mine. I will challenge you and exert "gentle" pressure at times.
I check regularly on how you feel about the therapy process and our working relationship. The quality of our working relationship is fundamental. We expect problems to arise at times, and we take care of them right away.
I will demonstrate a full and accepting understanding of your difficulties, and I will listen keenly and show complete respect.
I work to make sessions time-effective, frequent when needed and intermittent when feasible.
We'll collaborate toward pragmatic solutions, and work toward your goals, not mine. I will challenge you and exert "gentle" pressure at times.
I check regularly on how you feel about the therapy process and our working relationship. The quality of our working relationship is fundamental. We expect problems to arise at times, and we take care of them right away.
Kevin C Eby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
When working with clients I meet them where they are at in their journey for change- whether they are unsure of what in life needs to be different or if they are already maintaining progress and change. Wherever a client is starting their therapy journey I am here to help increase insight and understanding into problems and help people come up with effective ways to manage symptoms, relationships, or seasons of transition. Areas of focus I help most clients with include skills-based anxiety and depression symptom management, trauma recovery with EMDR or talk therapy, and post-break up or divorce recovery.
When working with clients I meet them where they are at in their journey for change- whether they are unsure of what in life needs to be different or if they are already maintaining progress and change. Wherever a client is starting their therapy journey I am here to help increase insight and understanding into problems and help people come up with effective ways to manage symptoms, relationships, or seasons of transition. Areas of focus I help most clients with include skills-based anxiety and depression symptom management, trauma recovery with EMDR or talk therapy, and post-break up or divorce recovery.
Eduardo Corona
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Master Social Worker with over seven years of experience, my ideal clients are individuals and families who are seeking healing from trauma, managing anxiety, or navigating relationship challenges. They come to therapy wanting to find emotional relief, build stronger connections, and gain tools to cope with life’s difficulties. Many of my clients have faced significant hardships, including child abuse trauma, and are ready to work toward personal growth and resilience.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker with over seven years of experience, my ideal clients are individuals and families who are seeking healing from trauma, managing anxiety, or navigating relationship challenges. They come to therapy wanting to find emotional relief, build stronger connections, and gain tools to cope with life’s difficulties. Many of my clients have faced significant hardships, including child abuse trauma, and are ready to work toward personal growth and resilience.
I look forward to helping you understand and confront anxiety, revel in the freedom to choose, and find insight and enthusiasm. Let's explore the possibility for relationships that are richer, more tolerant, more honest, more loving, and have deeper communication. We will work to resolve ambivalence by exploring the discrepancy between your deeply-held values, day-to-day behavior, and how you want your life to be. Services include interventions for depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment/life transitions, and challenges related to gender, sexual identity, and racial and systemic oppression.
I look forward to helping you understand and confront anxiety, revel in the freedom to choose, and find insight and enthusiasm. Let's explore the possibility for relationships that are richer, more tolerant, more honest, more loving, and have deeper communication. We will work to resolve ambivalence by exploring the discrepancy between your deeply-held values, day-to-day behavior, and how you want your life to be. Services include interventions for depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment/life transitions, and challenges related to gender, sexual identity, and racial and systemic oppression.
Whether it be a difficult life transition, struggles with mental illness, working through trauma, or identity exploration.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a daunting task, and I work with many clients who have mixed feelings about being in counseling. For some, coming to counseling is a welcomed relief and having a space that is all your own can bring comfort. Others find that it feels scary and overwhelming to seek help, and they may not know where to begin. Whatever your feelings about therapy may be and at whatever point you may be in your process, I’m here to help.
Whether it be a difficult life transition, struggles with mental illness, working through trauma, or identity exploration.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a daunting task, and I work with many clients who have mixed feelings about being in counseling. For some, coming to counseling is a welcomed relief and having a space that is all your own can bring comfort. Others find that it feels scary and overwhelming to seek help, and they may not know where to begin. Whatever your feelings about therapy may be and at whatever point you may be in your process, I’m here to help.
I offer an attuned, flexible form of evidence-based therapy that treats you as a unique person--not just a set of symptoms. Surprising though it may sound, your emotional distress is meaningful. It contains patterns and also clues that allow you to better know yourself and overcome obstacles to your goals. As an experienced psychologist, I'll help you to pinpoint these patterns and decipher these clues.
I offer an attuned, flexible form of evidence-based therapy that treats you as a unique person--not just a set of symptoms. Surprising though it may sound, your emotional distress is meaningful. It contains patterns and also clues that allow you to better know yourself and overcome obstacles to your goals. As an experienced psychologist, I'll help you to pinpoint these patterns and decipher these clues.
When we encounter loss, trauma, or conflict, we often gain new perspectives about what is working well in our lives, what we would like to change, and how we can deepen our understanding of how to find the life we desire. I'm here to help foster this growth with your collaboration.
When we encounter loss, trauma, or conflict, we often gain new perspectives about what is working well in our lives, what we would like to change, and how we can deepen our understanding of how to find the life we desire. I'm here to help foster this growth with your collaboration.
Laura Ebady
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to reclaim, or perhaps discover, who you are and what brings you pleasure in life? Whether you are seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, a lack of direction, or other difficulties, I provide support and challenge when needed to assist you in creating a more enjoyable and meaningful life. An important part of our work together involves exploring what obstacles, both internal and external, are preventing you from moving forward. I use targeted questions to help you identify patterns, make connections, uncover unproductive ways of thinking, and highlight your areas of strength.
Do you want to reclaim, or perhaps discover, who you are and what brings you pleasure in life? Whether you are seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, a lack of direction, or other difficulties, I provide support and challenge when needed to assist you in creating a more enjoyable and meaningful life. An important part of our work together involves exploring what obstacles, both internal and external, are preventing you from moving forward. I use targeted questions to help you identify patterns, make connections, uncover unproductive ways of thinking, and highlight your areas of strength.
Laura L. Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hyde Park, Austin, TX 78751
Do you find that your anxiety is leaving you feeling really overwhelmed and creating difficulty connecting emotionally with your partner?
Do you find that your anxiety is leaving you feeling really overwhelmed and creating difficulty connecting emotionally with your partner?
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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.