LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Richfield, UT
Ryan Eddins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richfield, UT 84701
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck? Alone? Confused about how to move forward? I provide support to clients who experience mild to significant challenges with day to day activities, whether it be at work, school, home, or in relationships. If you’re going through a life transition, addressing impulsive behavior and/or addiction, or are just in need of some additional support, therapy can be a great change-agent to help you move toward your goals. I use a humanistic, client-centered focus in my therapeutic approach. I believe consistent, transparent and evidence based support is the most effective to help my clients progress through treatment.
Do you feel stuck? Alone? Confused about how to move forward? I provide support to clients who experience mild to significant challenges with day to day activities, whether it be at work, school, home, or in relationships. If you’re going through a life transition, addressing impulsive behavior and/or addiction, or are just in need of some additional support, therapy can be a great change-agent to help you move toward your goals. I use a humanistic, client-centered focus in my therapeutic approach. I believe consistent, transparent and evidence based support is the most effective to help my clients progress through treatment.
Corey Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richfield, UT 84701 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Corey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, hoping to join you in overcoming life’s challenges. I have thirteen years of experience working with teens and adults in a variety of inpatient, medical, and behavioral health settings experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, Trauma, and much more. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma informed methods in therapy. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe place that they can feel validated and empowered.
Hi! I'm Corey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, hoping to join you in overcoming life’s challenges. I have thirteen years of experience working with teens and adults in a variety of inpatient, medical, and behavioral health settings experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, Trauma, and much more. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma informed methods in therapy. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe place that they can feel validated and empowered.
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Charlene Lenkart
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glenwood, UT 84730
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with codependency, anxiety and trauma. I also love helping people learn to set boundaries and communicate more effectively. The clients who fit best with me are people who have struggled with feelings of guilt for taking care of themselves and who don't know where to start when it comes to setting boundaries. I also work well with clients who are ready to start processing, healing and resolving trauma both large and small, and treating themselves with more compassion. I am also passionate about providing supervision for interns and provisionally licensed therapists, including MFTs.
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with codependency, anxiety and trauma. I also love helping people learn to set boundaries and communicate more effectively. The clients who fit best with me are people who have struggled with feelings of guilt for taking care of themselves and who don't know where to start when it comes to setting boundaries. I also work well with clients who are ready to start processing, healing and resolving trauma both large and small, and treating themselves with more compassion. I am also passionate about providing supervision for interns and provisionally licensed therapists, including MFTs.
Online Therapists
Donald Kirk Best
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar City, UT 84721
In Holladay & Available state wide through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
In Holladay & Available state wide through video conferencing. Many people struggle with feeling different, strange, or like others do not relate to them well. Many people feel like they have to hide who they are and have no place to be themselves. Many new clients worry about being pushed to confront truths and emotions before they are ready. I seek to first get clients ready to change then support them as they lead the way. This goes for the person with depression who needs to reshape their relationships; the person with PTSD facing their painful past; and the gay person grappling with the consequences of coming out or not.
Bryson Garrett Lind
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Because I belong to the intersection or religious/ and LGBTQ experiences I understand the complex issues surrounding this intersection.
Therapy can be a great place to learn to unravel difficulties, learn new tools, and thrive no matter what life brings to the table. I help late teens and adults address various experiences such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and particularly the intersection of religious/spiritual and LGBTQ experiences. I am gay and LDS which grants me a unique perspective in this space. This helps remove barriers of fear and misunderstanding early so we can get down to the nitty gritty. Regardless of your life experiences, I honor all parts of you and want to help you get to a place of peace, wholeness, and flourishing.
Because I belong to the intersection or religious/ and LGBTQ experiences I understand the complex issues surrounding this intersection.
Therapy can be a great place to learn to unravel difficulties, learn new tools, and thrive no matter what life brings to the table. I help late teens and adults address various experiences such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and particularly the intersection of religious/spiritual and LGBTQ experiences. I am gay and LDS which grants me a unique perspective in this space. This helps remove barriers of fear and misunderstanding early so we can get down to the nitty gritty. Regardless of your life experiences, I honor all parts of you and want to help you get to a place of peace, wholeness, and flourishing.
Linda Helquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint George, UT 84790
WOW..so many great therapists to choose from. I believe you will feel guided towards the one who will serve you best!!! I am an interactive therapist. I work with individuals, couples & the LGBTQ community. My treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help address relationship problems, current life challenges and long-standing issues. With an integration of complementary approaches, including IFS, and Expressive Art concepts,I draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. I also utilize animal assisted therapy, often my dog Cocoa is in session.
WOW..so many great therapists to choose from. I believe you will feel guided towards the one who will serve you best!!! I am an interactive therapist. I work with individuals, couples & the LGBTQ community. My treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help address relationship problems, current life challenges and long-standing issues. With an integration of complementary approaches, including IFS, and Expressive Art concepts,I draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. I also utilize animal assisted therapy, often my dog Cocoa is in session.
Annie Mason
CMHC
Verified Verified
Payson, UT 84651 (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed therapist and LGBTQIA+ affirming and safe.
I have been a therapist for approximately 17 years, mainly working in the juvenile justice system as well as a school setting. Most of my experience is with school aged children and adults, but I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages!
I am a trauma informed therapist and LGBTQIA+ affirming and safe.
I have been a therapist for approximately 17 years, mainly working in the juvenile justice system as well as a school setting. Most of my experience is with school aged children and adults, but I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages!
Shannon Cayer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mapleton, UT 84664
Waitlist for new clients
I am also credentialed with the LGBTQ+-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of UT.
I work with adults and adolescents who are seeking treatment for trauma, mood disorders, identity-related topics, as well as burnout and compassion fatigue. I offer a safe place where you can explore and overcome barriers. I will guide you to find and develop your strength to heal so you can live a healthy and meaningful life. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, shameful, rejected, alone, or hurt, my evidence-based approach will empower you to progress through life in the ways you desire. I take a culturally responsive approach to treatment as I believe all individuals deserve equitable treatment and access to care.
I am also credentialed with the LGBTQ+-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of UT.
I work with adults and adolescents who are seeking treatment for trauma, mood disorders, identity-related topics, as well as burnout and compassion fatigue. I offer a safe place where you can explore and overcome barriers. I will guide you to find and develop your strength to heal so you can live a healthy and meaningful life. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, shameful, rejected, alone, or hurt, my evidence-based approach will empower you to progress through life in the ways you desire. I take a culturally responsive approach to treatment as I believe all individuals deserve equitable treatment and access to care.
Cathy Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Enoch, UT 84721
Waitlist for new clients
I provide inclusive and affirming care for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Each person has a unique story about how they came to be who they are and who they want to become. Sometimes people come to therapy with a clearly defined problem. Others aren’t quite sure why life is going the way that it is. Regardless of where people are on that continuum, I partner with my clients to explore what has brought them to this place and how we might create a new and better future. My goal is to create a space where people are emphatically heard, their strengths are validated, growth and breakthroughs are celebrated, and unhelpful patterns are transformed.
I provide inclusive and affirming care for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Each person has a unique story about how they came to be who they are and who they want to become. Sometimes people come to therapy with a clearly defined problem. Others aren’t quite sure why life is going the way that it is. Regardless of where people are on that continuum, I partner with my clients to explore what has brought them to this place and how we might create a new and better future. My goal is to create a space where people are emphatically heard, their strengths are validated, growth and breakthroughs are celebrated, and unhelpful patterns are transformed.
Jennie Christianson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and gestures, personality disorders (concentrated experience with BPD), attachment issues, low self-esteem, PTSD, trauma, transgender and LGBT community and their families.
For the past 11 years, I have worked with adolescents and their families in residential treatment and outpatient therapy. This time has only deepened my empathy and understanding for individuals that endure very difficult life circumstances. I admire those seek help and healing. A strong relationship is the foundation of therapy. I am especially skilled at building the trust necessary to address complex behavioral and emotional issues. I especially enjoy helping children, adolescents, and their parents create safety in their homes, improve communication, change negative patterns, and believe that they can heal.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and gestures, personality disorders (concentrated experience with BPD), attachment issues, low self-esteem, PTSD, trauma, transgender and LGBT community and their families.
For the past 11 years, I have worked with adolescents and their families in residential treatment and outpatient therapy. This time has only deepened my empathy and understanding for individuals that endure very difficult life circumstances. I admire those seek help and healing. A strong relationship is the foundation of therapy. I am especially skilled at building the trust necessary to address complex behavioral and emotional issues. I especially enjoy helping children, adolescents, and their parents create safety in their homes, improve communication, change negative patterns, and believe that they can heal.
Nebo Counseling, LLC
Counselor, CMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Of particular interest is also working with those who are in the LGBTQ+ community.
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbeldore. In these trying times we live in many of us find it difficult to make it through the day engaging in happiness. Trauma, depression, addiction, childhood issues, all of these can cloud the true us, I can help you sort through all the debris and find the light again.
Of particular interest is also working with those who are in the LGBTQ+ community.
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbeldore. In these trying times we live in many of us find it difficult to make it through the day engaging in happiness. Trauma, depression, addiction, childhood issues, all of these can cloud the true us, I can help you sort through all the debris and find the light again.
Dr. Dominic Schmuck
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Springville, UT 84663
Specifically, I focus on areas such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, existential dilemmas, LGBTQ+ identity issues, relationship challenges, divorce recovery, burnout, stress management, and career issues.
You deserve an authentic and fulfilling life! If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, I'm here to help empower you to make choices that resonate with your true self. I often work with driven professionals and individuals passionate about self-improvement and discovery. My clients often describe me as warm, open, caring, non-judgmental, and fun; appreciating my humor, appropriate sarcasm, and straightforward style. With me, you'll receive direct feedback as needed, and together we'll identify practical solutions to the difficulties you are facing.
Specifically, I focus on areas such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, existential dilemmas, LGBTQ+ identity issues, relationship challenges, divorce recovery, burnout, stress management, and career issues.
You deserve an authentic and fulfilling life! If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, I'm here to help empower you to make choices that resonate with your true self. I often work with driven professionals and individuals passionate about self-improvement and discovery. My clients often describe me as warm, open, caring, non-judgmental, and fun; appreciating my humor, appropriate sarcasm, and straightforward style. With me, you'll receive direct feedback as needed, and together we'll identify practical solutions to the difficulties you are facing.
Allison Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Payson, UT 84651
Specialties: Individuals (ages 8+): Trauma - PTSD and CPTSD, Attachment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Emotion Identification and Regulation, LGBTQ+ Concerns, Parenting Concerns.
I believe the therapeutic relationship to be extremely valuable in the client’s growth and strive to work in a collaborative way with clients. I draw from an attachment theory perspective, am trauma-informed and client-centered. My passion is helping my clients find their inner strength to get through their dark moments in life. I use an integrative therapeutic approach rooted in my client’s needs. I utilize a mix of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and Somatic Experience.
Specialties: Individuals (ages 8+): Trauma - PTSD and CPTSD, Attachment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Emotion Identification and Regulation, LGBTQ+ Concerns, Parenting Concerns.
I believe the therapeutic relationship to be extremely valuable in the client’s growth and strive to work in a collaborative way with clients. I draw from an attachment theory perspective, am trauma-informed and client-centered. My passion is helping my clients find their inner strength to get through their dark moments in life. I use an integrative therapeutic approach rooted in my client’s needs. I utilize a mix of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and Somatic Experience.
Jay Hafen
Counselor, CMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced.
Personal, safe, and confidential individual and couples counseling, focusing on alleviating the pain caused by depression and anxiety.
LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced.
Personal, safe, and confidential individual and couples counseling, focusing on alleviating the pain caused by depression and anxiety.
Candi Higley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, UT 84653
Waitlist for new clients
I also love working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
Hi there, my name is Candi. One of my favorite quotes about life is by James Baldwin, which says, “Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Life is too short to let trauma control us, to be anxious, depressed or angry all the time or to struggle alone in relationships. Therapy may not be the most comfortable experience, but it can be life changing. I want you to be able to find meaning and purpose and work through emotional pain so that your self-worth, relationships and other areas of life thrive.
I also love working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
Hi there, my name is Candi. One of my favorite quotes about life is by James Baldwin, which says, “Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Life is too short to let trauma control us, to be anxious, depressed or angry all the time or to struggle alone in relationships. Therapy may not be the most comfortable experience, but it can be life changing. I want you to be able to find meaning and purpose and work through emotional pain so that your self-worth, relationships and other areas of life thrive.
Cade Pryor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar City, UT 84721
Live is hard and life comes with responsibility that will bring pain and heartache. People make choices that hurt us, and we make choices that hurt us too and others. Being a father and mother brings decisions and obligation that comes with pressure, fear, stress, and anxiety. We can also find joy, happiness, and peace within these roles. I don’t know about you. I can become overwhelmed and struggle to find meaning and purpose under such circumstances. One thing for sure, life brings change and how we deal with change in life will determine much of who we are.
Live is hard and life comes with responsibility that will bring pain and heartache. People make choices that hurt us, and we make choices that hurt us too and others. Being a father and mother brings decisions and obligation that comes with pressure, fear, stress, and anxiety. We can also find joy, happiness, and peace within these roles. I don’t know about you. I can become overwhelmed and struggle to find meaning and purpose under such circumstances. One thing for sure, life brings change and how we deal with change in life will determine much of who we are.
Missy Moss, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar City, UT 84720
I believe that we all deserve to live our lives to the fullest. For me this means being able to have healthy, centered and authentic relationships with others and ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to allow individuals to heal and repair past experiences and current situations that keep them stuck.
I believe that we all deserve to live our lives to the fullest. For me this means being able to have healthy, centered and authentic relationships with others and ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to allow individuals to heal and repair past experiences and current situations that keep them stuck.
Steven Shields
Counselor, ACMHC, CETII, CECII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antimony, UT 84712
I am passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. When I started my own addiction recovery process I had to heal my own traumas and wounds. In 2016 I started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now I work with others to help them experience the freedom of healing. I also enjoy leading groups and individuals through life-changing workshops. My core belief about the healing process is that it comes from within. Everyone already has what they need to heal. Hope is possible for every heart no matter how big the trauma or hopeless.
I am passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. When I started my own addiction recovery process I had to heal my own traumas and wounds. In 2016 I started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now I work with others to help them experience the freedom of healing. I also enjoy leading groups and individuals through life-changing workshops. My core belief about the healing process is that it comes from within. Everyone already has what they need to heal. Hope is possible for every heart no matter how big the trauma or hopeless.
Colton Waldron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Mapleton, UT 84664
Your story is integral to our therapeutic process and will help me understand exactly how I can help you achieve the growth and change that you come to counseling in search of. My clients find a safe space where they can address difficult things as they face life obstacles. It is a brave step to attend counseling and I value the commitment that my clients make by making that first phone call. My goal is to guide you as you work toward your goals and create positive experiences. I specialize in working with infidelity, pornography use and partner trauma, life transitions, relationship improvement, depression and anxiety.
Your story is integral to our therapeutic process and will help me understand exactly how I can help you achieve the growth and change that you come to counseling in search of. My clients find a safe space where they can address difficult things as they face life obstacles. It is a brave step to attend counseling and I value the commitment that my clients make by making that first phone call. My goal is to guide you as you work toward your goals and create positive experiences. I specialize in working with infidelity, pornography use and partner trauma, life transitions, relationship improvement, depression and anxiety.
Erika Cain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santaquin, UT 84655
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience in Juvenile Justice Services, Women’s Leadership, Special Education, and Foster Care. I now own and operate Evergreen Family Services as of April 2022 where I focus on trauma and attachment. The clients best served at Evergreen are: Children/teens experiencing concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, and other behavioral concerns or those needing support in understanding and processing past trauma. Children/teens ready to learn skills in emotion identification, coping skills, regulation, communication, social skills, and self esteem.
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience in Juvenile Justice Services, Women’s Leadership, Special Education, and Foster Care. I now own and operate Evergreen Family Services as of April 2022 where I focus on trauma and attachment. The clients best served at Evergreen are: Children/teens experiencing concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, and other behavioral concerns or those needing support in understanding and processing past trauma. Children/teens ready to learn skills in emotion identification, coping skills, regulation, communication, social skills, and self esteem.
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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.