LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Childress, TX
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Gina Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Iowa Park, TX 76367 (Online Only)
I hope to help my LGBTQIA clients find ways to speak and think in a positive and productive way.
Sometimes an individual may just need skills to move through a “life transition,” clarify life goals, and prioritize steps for reaching those goals. This is more of a coaching situation, and I would love to coach you through this life transition. Finally, I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work.
I hope to help my LGBTQIA clients find ways to speak and think in a positive and productive way.
Sometimes an individual may just need skills to move through a “life transition,” clarify life goals, and prioritize steps for reaching those goals. This is more of a coaching situation, and I would love to coach you through this life transition. Finally, I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work.
Shannah James Rivers Of Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Pampa, TX 79065 (Online Only)
I am highly respectful of gender expression, LGBTQ & cultural differences.
Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 12 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you! I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”
I am highly respectful of gender expression, LGBTQ & cultural differences.
Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 12 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you! I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”
Laurie Markey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Haskell, TX 79521
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive” -Brené Brown. Thank you so much for visiting my site. What I have learned about being a human, let alone a therapist, is that everybody has a story. My job is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to tell your story. Life can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes these struggles can feel overwhelming, leaving us confused and hopeless.
Tracy Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79111 (Online Only)
If you are ready to shed the pain of the past and soar into a bright new future, I'd love to join your journey and help you along the way. My name is Tracy, and I'm happy you are ready to take the next step in a transformation. I've had more than a decade of experience helping clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and past/present trauma. My clients appreciate my caring, compassionate, non-judgmental, and genuine counseling style. My therapeutic approaches consist of CBT, mindfulness, solution focused and EMDR. I provide therapy services to clients residing in Texas and Internationally through secure video.
If you are ready to shed the pain of the past and soar into a bright new future, I'd love to join your journey and help you along the way. My name is Tracy, and I'm happy you are ready to take the next step in a transformation. I've had more than a decade of experience helping clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and past/present trauma. My clients appreciate my caring, compassionate, non-judgmental, and genuine counseling style. My therapeutic approaches consist of CBT, mindfulness, solution focused and EMDR. I provide therapy services to clients residing in Texas and Internationally through secure video.
Josie Shrader Lpc - Associate Supervised By Sharyn Delgado Lpc-S
LPC-Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Pampa, TX 79065
No waitlist! Can see you this week - Philosopher Lao Tzu said “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I commend you on taking that step. You have shown a lot of courage searching for someone to help you on your journey. Maybe you feel like you have already tried everything, but there are other paths to be explored. Together we can find "you" again, and move forward. No one needs to be "fixed". What is needed are new skills to help cope with life's challenges. If you are uncertain about your needs, please call/email me. Together we can discuss options and next steps.
No waitlist! Can see you this week - Philosopher Lao Tzu said “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I commend you on taking that step. You have shown a lot of courage searching for someone to help you on your journey. Maybe you feel like you have already tried everything, but there are other paths to be explored. Together we can find "you" again, and move forward. No one needs to be "fixed". What is needed are new skills to help cope with life's challenges. If you are uncertain about your needs, please call/email me. Together we can discuss options and next steps.
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.