LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Tiffin, IA
I've worked with clients from ages 18 to 80 and have a strong connection to the LGBTQ and college communities.
My clients like how I listen to their stories and help them find ways to feel more grounded and peaceful, especially while experiencing stressful situations. Much of my expertise is in helping clients with relationship struggles and career-related anxiety like experiencing burnout or desiring a change.
I've worked with clients from ages 18 to 80 and have a strong connection to the LGBTQ and college communities.
My clients like how I listen to their stories and help them find ways to feel more grounded and peaceful, especially while experiencing stressful situations. Much of my expertise is in helping clients with relationship struggles and career-related anxiety like experiencing burnout or desiring a change.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
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All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
All of us have some hard and difficult times in life and we need some help. Although this can be humbling, it usually pays off in the end. I am a very flexible and laid back person and am here to help you with whatever it is you are struggling with. There will be no judgment and we will work on what only you want to work on. I believe there is no magic answer to everything and not everything works for everybody, so it is you and I trying to figure out what works best for you.
She identifies as queer and works with adults navigating life transitions, grief, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
Dani earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa and also holds degrees in Psychology and Occupational Therapy. She brings an extensive background in mental health, having worked across a wide range of populations and settings. This diverse experience informs her integrative and client-centered approach to therapy.
She identifies as queer and works with adults navigating life transitions, grief, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
Dani earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa and also holds degrees in Psychology and Occupational Therapy. She brings an extensive background in mental health, having worked across a wide range of populations and settings. This diverse experience informs her integrative and client-centered approach to therapy.
Erin E. Elm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions.
I adapt to my client's needs & use a wide variety of treatment modalities. My approach is relaxed, positive, honest & understanding. My hope is you feel like you are having a friendly conversation in your living room, only with someone trained to help. Grab your comfort items, kick back & let's explore your concerns together without guilt or shame.
I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions.
I adapt to my client's needs & use a wide variety of treatment modalities. My approach is relaxed, positive, honest & understanding. My hope is you feel like you are having a friendly conversation in your living room, only with someone trained to help. Grab your comfort items, kick back & let's explore your concerns together without guilt or shame.
I have worked with various ages and backgrounds, but I have a passion for working with Dissociation, PTSD, LGBTQ+, Suicidality, Domestic violence, and childhood trauma.
Now offering Ketamine assisted Therapy!
As humans, we are the experts in our lives and experiences, but we long for connection. I believe we can heal through a safe place, occasional laughter, nature, music, animals, and sometimes art. I find myself grounded in attachment-based, somatic, trauma-focused care. The way that trauma is carried with us throughout the lifespan is a topic a tend to "geek-out" on. Utilizing mindfulness throughout sessions with adults and as a play therapist, I believe that children communicate and heal through play; I include sensory work, sand tray, attachment-based play, and EMDR to assist all.
I have worked with various ages and backgrounds, but I have a passion for working with Dissociation, PTSD, LGBTQ+, Suicidality, Domestic violence, and childhood trauma.
Now offering Ketamine assisted Therapy!
As humans, we are the experts in our lives and experiences, but we long for connection. I believe we can heal through a safe place, occasional laughter, nature, music, animals, and sometimes art. I find myself grounded in attachment-based, somatic, trauma-focused care. The way that trauma is carried with us throughout the lifespan is a topic a tend to "geek-out" on. Utilizing mindfulness throughout sessions with adults and as a play therapist, I believe that children communicate and heal through play; I include sensory work, sand tray, attachment-based play, and EMDR to assist all.
I have a lot of experience with professionals in the workplace, especially those in leadership or management roles; college students, faculty, staff, and administrators; and LGBTQ people.
I enjoy work with clients of different backgrounds. No matter the issue, I strive to provide a non-judgmental, open, genuine, and empathic environment where you can express yourself freely and with confidence in privacy.
I have a lot of experience with professionals in the workplace, especially those in leadership or management roles; college students, faculty, staff, and administrators; and LGBTQ people.
I enjoy work with clients of different backgrounds. No matter the issue, I strive to provide a non-judgmental, open, genuine, and empathic environment where you can express yourself freely and with confidence in privacy.
I provide trauma-informed therapy across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri for children, teens, and adults navigating addiction, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and attachment wounds, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ and marginalized populations.
I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps process PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other trauma-related concerns. As an attachment- and trauma-informed therapist, I help clients understand how the body and brain work together in the healing process.
I provide trauma-informed therapy across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri for children, teens, and adults navigating addiction, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and attachment wounds, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ and marginalized populations.
I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps process PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other trauma-related concerns. As an attachment- and trauma-informed therapist, I help clients understand how the body and brain work together in the healing process.
I enjoy seeing a range of clients from older adults to elementary age kiddos. It is my job is to help you work on the issues that you want to address. I have a wide range of experience dealing with issues from anxiety and depression to working through traumatic situations. There are a lot of ways to accomplish your goals for therapy so let's work together to find what works for you!
I enjoy seeing a range of clients from older adults to elementary age kiddos. It is my job is to help you work on the issues that you want to address. I have a wide range of experience dealing with issues from anxiety and depression to working through traumatic situations. There are a lot of ways to accomplish your goals for therapy so let's work together to find what works for you!
Beyond The Matter Counseling & Consulting Srv LLC
Counselor, LMHC, QualSup, Veteran
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Areas of expertise include trauma, relationship/intimacy issues, emotional difficulties, phase-of-life challenges, personal growth and development, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Greetings! I'm Maria Giuliana, founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC. I'm committed to caring for the whole person. I use an existential-humanistic-integrative approach that is trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent, and offer a safe space for all. I provide individual, couples counseling, and clinical supervision services via telehealth only. I'm a 20-year Navy Veteran who understands the unique stresses and the full impact of the military lifestyle on our active, retired, and veteran service members and their families. Together, we'll develop tools to better navigate your course.
Areas of expertise include trauma, relationship/intimacy issues, emotional difficulties, phase-of-life challenges, personal growth and development, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Greetings! I'm Maria Giuliana, founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC. I'm committed to caring for the whole person. I use an existential-humanistic-integrative approach that is trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent, and offer a safe space for all. I provide individual, couples counseling, and clinical supervision services via telehealth only. I'm a 20-year Navy Veteran who understands the unique stresses and the full impact of the military lifestyle on our active, retired, and veteran service members and their families. Together, we'll develop tools to better navigate your course.
I work with people who experience neurodivergence, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use or addiction concerns, and folks in the LGBTQIA community.
There are things in our life that we have never spoken about or told anyone about, and you have decided that you would like to start exploring something that is impacting your life, that is holding you back and holding you down. Maybe this brings up emotions that are difficult to manage. Do you need a safe, affirming, and empowering space to address these things in your life?
You deserve an affirming, supportive, and empowering therapist to help you sort through these intense emotions and create strategies to manage the stress and fear that come with confronting these dark and scary areas of your life. You are in the right place.
I work with people who experience neurodivergence, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use or addiction concerns, and folks in the LGBTQIA community.
There are things in our life that we have never spoken about or told anyone about, and you have decided that you would like to start exploring something that is impacting your life, that is holding you back and holding you down. Maybe this brings up emotions that are difficult to manage. Do you need a safe, affirming, and empowering space to address these things in your life?
You deserve an affirming, supportive, and empowering therapist to help you sort through these intense emotions and create strategies to manage the stress and fear that come with confronting these dark and scary areas of your life. You are in the right place.
I have been working with queer, neurodivergent, and marginalized communities for over a decade and decided to become a therapist to address the gap in accessible, inclusive care in Iowa.
Hey there! I'm Em (she/they) and I use liberation-oriented approaches to care. It's rough out there - and sometimes even harder to find a therapist who is in it with you. If your mental health has been impacted by the state of the world, systems of oppression, challenging relationships, repression of feelings, or feeling stuck with capacity, reach out! I use a relational approach centering curiosity, collaboration, and consent. Most of my clients begin to see impacts on presenting issues within a couple of months, but choose to stay longer term to unpack deeper concerns.
I have been working with queer, neurodivergent, and marginalized communities for over a decade and decided to become a therapist to address the gap in accessible, inclusive care in Iowa.
Hey there! I'm Em (she/they) and I use liberation-oriented approaches to care. It's rough out there - and sometimes even harder to find a therapist who is in it with you. If your mental health has been impacted by the state of the world, systems of oppression, challenging relationships, repression of feelings, or feeling stuck with capacity, reach out! I use a relational approach centering curiosity, collaboration, and consent. Most of my clients begin to see impacts on presenting issues within a couple of months, but choose to stay longer term to unpack deeper concerns.
I feel passionate about working with teens and adults as they heal from trauma, navigate recovery from addiction, and find healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Although I use more than one evidence-based modality in my practice; my therapeutic style is always compassionate and collaborative. I'm here to highlight and affirm your strengths, while also offering support, resources, and tools to help you along your healing journey.
I feel passionate about working with teens and adults as they heal from trauma, navigate recovery from addiction, and find healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Although I use more than one evidence-based modality in my practice; my therapeutic style is always compassionate and collaborative. I'm here to highlight and affirm your strengths, while also offering support, resources, and tools to help you along your healing journey.
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 29 years of experience providing therapy and coaching to individuals navigating life’s challenges. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and the lasting effects of physical and emotional trauma. Many of the individuals I work with seek relief from emotional distress, greater clarity during times of transition, improved relationships, and a deeper sense of balance and fulfillment.
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 29 years of experience providing therapy and coaching to individuals navigating life’s challenges. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and the lasting effects of physical and emotional trauma. Many of the individuals I work with seek relief from emotional distress, greater clarity during times of transition, improved relationships, and a deeper sense of balance and fulfillment.
James Neubauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
16 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals, children 16 and up, LGBTQ+, couples, and partnerships.
I consider you the expert on what is going on with you, including your feelings, worries, and concerns. In a collaborative and shared space, we can find new meaning in the problems you experience. As we go through life, roadblocks and barriers to success are inevitable. My goal is to provide an open and accepting space where all people feel heard and accepted throughout the therapeutic experience. I offer a brave space for adults, teens, couples, and families from all backgrounds and populations seeking therapy, and I am committed to acceptance and mutual respect.
I enjoy working with individuals, children 16 and up, LGBTQ+, couples, and partnerships.
I consider you the expert on what is going on with you, including your feelings, worries, and concerns. In a collaborative and shared space, we can find new meaning in the problems you experience. As we go through life, roadblocks and barriers to success are inevitable. My goal is to provide an open and accepting space where all people feel heard and accepted throughout the therapeutic experience. I offer a brave space for adults, teens, couples, and families from all backgrounds and populations seeking therapy, and I am committed to acceptance and mutual respect.
Dr. Kalen D
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you queer?
I am a queer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples/partners, families, parents, and groups. I have a PhD in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Iowa; am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado, Iowa, and Wisconsin; a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP); and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).
Are you queer?
I am a queer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples/partners, families, parents, and groups. I have a PhD in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Iowa; am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado, Iowa, and Wisconsin; a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP); and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).
Dr. Jacob A Sandoval
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Among other important parts of my identity, I am neurodiverse, Queer, and biracial.
I provide services to individuals, partners, or families, and to people aged 18 and up. Additionally, I specialize in working with Queer and Trans/GNC clients and sex therapy. I am: LGBTQIA-affirming, ENM/poly-affirming, fat-affirming, furry-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, sex-worker-affirming, and kink-affirming.
Among other important parts of my identity, I am neurodiverse, Queer, and biracial.
I provide services to individuals, partners, or families, and to people aged 18 and up. Additionally, I specialize in working with Queer and Trans/GNC clients and sex therapy. I am: LGBTQIA-affirming, ENM/poly-affirming, fat-affirming, furry-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, sex-worker-affirming, and kink-affirming.
I am currently taking new clients, and can do appointments in person or via telehealth, with mostly evening availability. Starting therapy can be a big step, whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, or want trying to make life changes. I help clients develop coping skills, navigate stressful relationships, and above all provide a safe space to feel heard and express your authentic self.
I am currently taking new clients, and can do appointments in person or via telehealth, with mostly evening availability. Starting therapy can be a big step, whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, or want trying to make life changes. I help clients develop coping skills, navigate stressful relationships, and above all provide a safe space to feel heard and express your authentic self.
I offer a structured two-session therapy intensive for neurodivergent adults in Iowa who feel high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside. You may suspect ADHD or autism, be self-identified, or already have a diagnosis and still feel stuck or burned out. This is a structured two-session model with a clear purpose and outcome.
In your three hours with me, we will examine how your brain functions under stress, where energy gets drained, what patterns keep repeating, and which tools are most likely to help. You receive a written roadmap summarizing how you function, what to prioritize, and what to stop forcing.
I offer a structured two-session therapy intensive for neurodivergent adults in Iowa who feel high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside. You may suspect ADHD or autism, be self-identified, or already have a diagnosis and still feel stuck or burned out. This is a structured two-session model with a clear purpose and outcome.
In your three hours with me, we will examine how your brain functions under stress, where energy gets drained, what patterns keep repeating, and which tools are most likely to help. You receive a written roadmap summarizing how you function, what to prioritize, and what to stop forcing.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals navigating the intersection of identity and spirituality, particularly those healing from religious trauma or life transitions.
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing to help you release trauma and anxiety where they live: in the body. Whether you are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, religious trauma, or grief, we move beyond talk therapy to regulate your nervous system. I offer a safe space for all ages to find flow, resolve "stuckness," and return to a sense of wholeness.
I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals navigating the intersection of identity and spirituality, particularly those healing from religious trauma or life transitions.
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing to help you release trauma and anxiety where they live: in the body. Whether you are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, religious trauma, or grief, we move beyond talk therapy to regulate your nervous system. I offer a safe space for all ages to find flow, resolve "stuckness," and return to a sense of wholeness.
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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.