LGBTQ+ Therapists in Bloomington, IN
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Heartland Healing Counseling & Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
HHC centers & honors
LGBTQ
+ and other marginalized communities, working with motivated individuals to build insight, confront obstacles to well-being, and heal trauma to move toward self-actualization & joy. Our team of therapists represent many identities & theoretical perspectives, and work from
queer
feminist and family systems frameworks. We value self-determination, holistic health, harm reduction, and disability & racial justice. Relationships are built through collaboration, creativity, and recognition of the environmental & cultural factors that impact client's lives. We currently have a fantastic team of 9 providers!
Dasha Carver
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT(A)
Verified
Verified
I welcome working with partnerships (non-monogamous and monogamous), families (biological, blended, transracial adoptees), and individuals with identities in
LGBTQ
+, BDSM/Kink, and other sexually diverse communities.
I believe that people often thrive when they prioritize their own individual health and are supported by their community. Challenges arise whenever our community is in chaos, our own health suffers, and the stories we once ascribed to no longer serve us. While these experiences can overwhelm us, make us feel powerless, or lose hope, I want you to know that you are not alone. She understands that being human is hard and relationships can be complicated, painful, and change the how we honor our authentic selves. That’s why I work to help empower clients by creating a space that is safe, open, curious, and built on advocacy.
Deb Pardue
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Ed, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Working with individuals who identify as
LGBTQ
+ has become a passion of mine.
I am currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals (children and adults), couples, and families, ranging in ages from 7 to 83 who are experiencing a wide range of symptoms. I have extensive work in trauma and sexual abuse issues. I have extensively researched issues and stressors that today's
LGBTQ
+ clients and families may be experiencing, and work with
transgender
clients so that they can gain the medical treatment they need. Trained in family systems, I have experience working with infidelity, breakdowns in communication, and the merging of step-families.
Waitlist for new clients
Julia Pickett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm
LGBTQ
allied and enjoy working with clients who identify as
lesbian
,
gay
,
bisexual
,
transgender
or gender
queer
or questioning.
Accepting clients onto my waitlist only. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are having symptoms such as feeling overwhelmed, intrusive/unwanted thoughts, repetitive behaviors, worry, fear, self-doubt, perfectionism and stress due to life transitions. I commonly treat OCD and other anxiety disorders, mild to moderate depression, relationship issues and some parenting difficulties. I treat Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's). I am now a provider of SPACE, which is a specialized treatment for parents of children with anxiety disorders. I work with many adults who live with ADHD and the symptoms above.
Sidni Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with the
LGBTQIA
+ community, sexual health (kink, BDSM, & polyamory included), and issues specific to women's health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Dealing with anxiety/ nervousness? Suffering from sexual and/or relationship issues? Maybe you're not sure where to start or you've tried therapy in the past and it wasn't a good fit. Life can be hard and you are not alone in your journey. As a licensed therapist and certified yoga instructor, I weave traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and meditation practices to offer you a multifaceted approach to therapy. I know that taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can be tough. KUDOS to you for taking those steps!
Travis Lawson
Counselor, MS, EdS
I strive to create an environment which fully supports my clients in making meaningful and lasting changes within their lives. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, substance use and misuse,
LGBTQ
+ populations, men and masculinity, college-aged students and those navigating life, family and career-related transitions. I completed my undergraduate, graduate and now doctoral work at Indiana University in education, counseling and human development, respectively. I have also worked at IU for many years in counseling, teaching and administrative roles, so I am well versed in campus and community culture.
Compassionate Living Now
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We are
LGBTQIA
allied, and align ourselves with anti-racist practices.
**Openings for private pay and insurance clients. Please visit our website to see individual therapist descriptions and availability. Compassionate Living Now is a mental health practice in Bloomington, Indiana, dedicated to deep therapeutic work, personal transformation, and kindness-in-action. We offer traditional talk therapy and tools for living a radically compassionate life. Our work is grounded in the principles of equity, inclusion, and acceptance, and a belief that as we work to heal individual trauma and oppression at all levels, a more global change is possible.
The Highlands Psychology Group
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, disordered eating, couples therapy, and working with
gay
,
lesbian
,
transgender
, and
queer
identified people.
We are accepting new clients April/May 2023... We are a dedicated group of mental health therapists who provide the highest level of services. We have decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Our main focus is the care of our clients. We take our time to truly understand what you are experiencing. Through this process, we will also work to help you to notice your feelings and reactions, develop your voice, and when appropriate, share this with key people in your life.
Dr. Brad Stepp
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
As of June 2023, I am currently NOT accepting new patients. Please check back later for updates. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience treating a wide variety of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, mild to moderate disordered eating, identity issues (
LGBTQ
+), and difficulties in relationships among others. Prior to March 2023, I served as Director of Indiana University's Counseling and Psychological Services before moving into private practice full-time.
Jennifer E Bradley
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
My practice includes EMDR therapy and more traditional psychotherapy for clinical concerns including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety,
LGBTQ
-related issues, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, relationship problems, trauma, and grief.
I believe that human beings have an inherent longing and need for wholeness and balance, which is our natural state of being. However, we sometimes encounter damaging or traumatic events or long term stress that interrupt this natural state. When we are imbalanced, we develop psychological and/or physical symptoms, and we begin to use ineffective coping mechanisms. The good news is that with the right tools, these struggles can be used as a path back to the wholeness we seek. Having worked with clients for over twenty years, I know firsthand the power of using our difficulties to point the way towards healing.
Owen Taggart Miller
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with both complicated mental health concerns, and generally healthy people struggling adjusting to their ever-changing lives. After identifying your goals in therapy, I will support you in understanding and overcoming barriers to these goals in the context of your life, mind, and body. The exploration this entails will help you generate self-compassion while accomplishing meaningful change. Your initial goals will be the focus of this exploration, but clients often achieve even greater change as well. I have particular skill working with personality disorders, sexual concerns,
LGBTQ
+ issues, and existential issues.
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Counselor, MS, LMHC, CST
Verified
Verified
Wishing your sexual relationship or intimacy could improve? Feeling disconnected from your spouse/partner? Does your relationship feel unsatisfying sexually or emotionally? Having frequent conflicts or fights? Do you wish your partner could meet your physical or emotional needs and desires? Want help overcoming jealousy, insecurity, or sexual shame/guilt? Struggling to overcome an affair? Looking for help with non-monogamy, kinks/fetishes, or
LGBTQ
issues? Navigating solutions to these issues can feel overwhelming and difficult. Rest assured that you can have a stronger, more connected, sexually fulfilling life and relationship.
Jackson (Jack) Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I identify as
queer
and gender diverse (AFAB, NBi, TransMasc), which allows me to have a unique understanding, both personal and professional, of your experience.
Do you identify as gender diverse/non-conforming? Are you questioning/discovering your gender or needing a referral letter for transition steps? Jack is a licensed therapist in the states of IN, KY, TN, & IL and a Life Coach with no geographic restrictions. Their practice provides individual counseling and coaching, specializing in gender and they are very well versed in writing referral letters for medical transition steps (Note: All letters are written per WPATH standards and provided under an Informed Consent Assessment Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees - Letters offered in IN, KY, TN, & IL).
Alicja Kusiak-Brownstein
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked with military veterans, inner city youth and
LGBTQ
+ from the South Side of Chicago, affected by complex trauma. I have been a life-long educator and scholar, teaching at all school levels, from kindergarten to college. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in history, and taught at the University of Notre Dame and Moscow School of Social and Economic Studies, among other places. I combine my clinical practice with research, and truly believe in education as an important part in growth and healing.
Christine Dragoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, family of origin issues, and
LGBTQ
+ related issues, among others.
You are worthy of a peaceful, fulfilling, meaningful life. So many of us struggle with emotional pain, insecurities, or symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. You may find that the ways you have learned to handle these struggles are not moving your life in the direction you want. People pleasing, perfectionism, overworking, and self-sabotaging are among many ways people cope. If you want to make a change, but don’t know how, therapy can help. You deserve to be seen and understood, and you don’t have to do this alone.
Alan Murray
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a therapist who can see you for who you truly are, and who can connect with you in a way that is genuine, non-judgmental, and uniquely personal? You've come to the right place. Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. I'm passionate about helping you overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues so you can live in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and that promotes your personal growth and happiness. No matter what you're going through, I want you to know that it can get better. You're taking the first step. Let's work on finding a path forward toward a better future.
Dauntless Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
When you have suffered trauma, you learn early on that you can not say "no". As a result, maybe you struggle with people pleasing, saying "yes" to whatever comes up to avoid conflict, and hopefully, demonstrate your value. Maybe you feel like you can't trust yourself, can't trust others, and are destined to live a life of powerlessness and shame. When was the last time you remember having good sleep? The last you felt good enough? Safe? Whole? Or maybe you are concerned about ailing relationships in your life; be they with family, friends, or your partner? Maybe you want to feel closer to others but don't know how? We can help.
Jessica J Joslin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I feel disconnected and alone. I don't have anyone around that really understands my problem. I don't want to burden my friends and family with my concerns. I'm worried someone will judge me if I tell them the truth. Have you had some of these thoughts? Fear of being judged or burdensome keeps a lot of people from finding the help they want.
Melissa Dotson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Schedule today! Accepting new clients. In-network with many insurance companies and Medicaid. First, I would like to take a moment to applaud you for taking this difficult first step in the change process towards a healthier more positive you. Finding the right person to help you make these positive changes can be challenging. I am here to be your change facilitator, your partner for becoming the person you want to be. If you’re looking to meet your potential, deal with a crisis, address relationship issues, mental health issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image issues and more I can help.
Not accepting new clients
Kelley Havill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified
Verified
~I am currently not accepting new clients~ Considering therapy is a courageous step to take, as it often seems easier to avoid what is uncomfortable than to face it. It is important that we develop a safe, trusting, and comfortable relationship as the foundation to address the issues that brought you in. I have 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. My treatment approach is guided by family systems, insight-oriented, and attachment theories.
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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.