LGBTQ+ Therapists in Wichita, KS
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Nick Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an openly
gay
man, trauma-informed, and sex-positive Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/psychotherapist with over ten years of experience specializing in clinical work with people living with HIV, individuals struggling with substance use disorders, as well as working with a diverse range of relationship styles.
Do you struggle to understand or name your feelings, needs, or desires? Would you like a better relationship with yourself and others? Maybe you’re looking for an open, safe, and positive space to heal and grow from past trauma? Inclusive Therapy and Consulting Services LLC strives to create access to compassionate and quality psychotherapy services for the
LGBTQIA
+ community, individuals living with HIV, and their supports.
Erin Auvinen
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, LMLP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed master's level psychologist (LMLP) who specializes in
LGBTQ
+ care.
Many people have to choose between safety and living their lives authentically. Maybe you can relate; you hide parts of who you are to protect yourself from invalidation, discrimination, or rejection. We all need safe places and safe people. Therapy can provide that sense of safety to allow you to be who you truly are and empower you to move towards the life you want to live. It can be scary reaching out to a new therapist, and it can be a wonderful gift to yourself. I believe that you deserve kindness, peace of mind and support. Therapy can be the first step in your journey of self-acceptance and being your authentic self.
Tj Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
With my
LGBTQIA
clients, I actively affirm the exceptional and unquestioned value of your rich identities to further a safe caring environment towards empowering you to reach your untapped potential, increase healthy self-esteem and creativity, and to learn to engage in more successful relationships with yourself and with others.
If you are searching therapy sites, you are most likely trying to get help for yourself or a loved one. It is essential that you find a match when selecting a psychotherapist. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without placing judgement. I am diverse in my approach, as each client is unique and will enjoy & respond differently to therapy techniques. Many individuals come in due to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, loss and/or grief. These struggles greatly affect people's ability to thrive. I help my clients work through these issues and increase positive changes.
Lori Haas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSFT, LCMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you
transgender
or wondering about your gender identity? You worry about the uncertainty of transitioning. questions. Could I lose my family? Will my friends support me? What about my job? What a relief it would be if others could see you like you see yourself. Some days the stress just feels like too much. You may have questions about what to do next, who to tell, where to get hormone therapy, or how to find your support. Most of all you just want to feel some relief and know that things can get better.
Heidi Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, Lpc
Verified
Verified
My practice centers on the needs of
transgender
, non-binary,
lesbian
,
gay
,
bisexual
and other
LGBTQ
+ spectrum community members and their friends and family. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Wichita, KS 67207
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Bobbie Alley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Maybe you are part of the
LGBTQIA
+ community or have experienced trauma and just can’t regain your footing.
Why does this still bother me? Why can't I shake this feeling? Why can’t I turn off my mind so I can rest? Why do I keep asking questions that may have no answer(s)? These questions can get in the way of living your best life. Seeking out therapy can be a difficult yet rewarding thing to do. The good news is that there is support to help you regroup and live your life authentically. I have worked with people who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, trauma, mental illness, addiction, gender dysphoria,
LGBTQIA
+ related concerns, and people who have been affected by HIV/AIDS.
Holly L Paine
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am
LGBTQ
+ experienced and affirming.
We all have what it takes to become the person we want to be in life, sometimes we just need a little help accessing those parts of ourselves. I love working with clients in a partnership to develop the tools that will best help them achieve their goals in a judgment-free environment. I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, but I believe there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health counseling. I prefer to use an eclectic approach tailored to the client's individual needs.
M-Care Healthcare
APRN, FNP-C
Verified
Verified
At M-Care Healthcare, we serve the
LGBT
+ community and allies for primary care, psychiatric medication management, therapy, and gender affirming care.
Therapy by Reno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is a powerful experience to connect with a professional who can help you navigate life in meaningful ways. Exploring our struggles within a safe and collaborative environment allow for authentic maneuvering when handling life's problems. All individuals, relationships, and families of
LGBTQIA
+, kink/BDSM, consensually/ethically non-monogamous, or other non-traditional homes are warmly accepted here.
Valerie Kreger, LCMFT, LCAC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LCAC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with adolescents (16+), teens, individuals, couples and families, and the
LGBTQ
community.
Everyone can use someone to talk to once in a while. I would love the opportunity to collaborate with you in finding a way to solve what's troubling you and keeping you from a fuller life. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relational issues, substance abuse, trauma as well as many other life issues. My down-to-earth approach and humor have been vital in the success of my clients. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist, which helps clients that feel "stuck" with a certain trauma emotions/phobias to move forward.
Julie L Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. My practice is trauma informed to address symptoms of PTSD and Acute Stress and I have received trainings in Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems as well as CBT and DBT. I incorporate mindfulness practices into my work and periodically run groups for those who desire to develop these skills more fully. Please know that my practice is
LGBTQIA
affirmative and I will not provide any form of conversion therapy.
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Ellenette (Ellie) Hiland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, MS
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I am a passionate ally and provide a safe place for teens to explore
LGBTQ
+ identities.
Are you a parent of a teen who is going through an emotional whirlwind? Does your teen have emotional outbursts seemingly out of nowhere? Does your teen seem distant, sad and disconnected? Is your teen having trouble expressing him/herself or connecting with peers? Being a parent can be the most meaningful and fulfilling experience we will ever have in our lives, and also sometimes the most challenging, exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming. The truth is that no matter how strongly we love our teens, and how powerfully we want the best for them, life's challenges can still get in the way of our teens thriving at their best.
Abbey Read
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I served clients for 17 months at Table of Hope MCC, a radically diverse
LGBTQ
-friendly congregation.
Life's challenges may seem insurmountable right now, but I promise they are not! I believe every individual holds innate value. I want to empower you to identify your own strengths and recognize your worth. Through client-centered, nonjudgmental practices, I can walk with you to create meaning in your own life and your relationships.
Shelby Batt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals who identify as being
transgender
.
As a LSCSW (Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker), my clinical training enables me to treat a variety of clinical issues such as, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, child behavioral problems, anger, trauma, ADHD as well as relational issues involving couples and families. Honoring each person's unique perspective, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults, couples and families work through difficult feelings, enhance their ability to cope with stress, change destructive patterns, adjust to change, and find a renewed sense of belonging in life, work, and relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Judi Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have a Masters in Aging which gives me great insight to the challenges faced by older adults, and I am heavily involved with the
LGBTQ
community in Wichita.
Do you feel like your life is out of control or that you get angry or cry at the smallest things? Are you struggling to sleep because your mind won't shut off? Do any of these words resonate with your current circumstances: end of life stress, conflict due to your sexual orientation, addiction, or trauma? If you are facing challenges that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest, the good news is that you don't have to face them alone. There is support available for you to regain control of life, find happiness, and begin living each moment with renewed purpose.
Anna M Wray
Psychologist, LMLP
Verified
Verified
My name is Anna Wray, and I am a Licensed Masters Level Psychologist. I strive to build trusting relationships with my clients and meet them where they are to help them achieve their goals and reach their true potential in life. I am experienced in treating a number of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood and personality disorders, adjustment disorders, interpersonal relationship concerns, sexual issues,
LGBTQIA
, health conditions, and grief and loss.
Colin Fee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked collaboratively with the
Gay
,
Lesbian
, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN); Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center; the East High
Gay
-Straight Alliance; Sedgwick County
LGBT
Health Coalition; Wichita PFLAG; and have provided trainings to WSU graduate school of social work and Harris County (Houston) Public Defender's Office.
As a therapist, I have focused my practice on working with
trans
and
queer
children and adults; hell-raising teenagers; families dealing with the foster care system; and garden variety anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Samantha Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
I am
LGBTQIA
+ affirming.
Is your adolescent or teen struggling? Have you ever felt frustrated and unsure about how to help your child address the challenges and stresses of his or her life while managing your own? You are not alone. I would like to help you and your child through these challenging times and give you the support you need to live your best lives. It can be frightening to make a change or ask for help. When you are ready, we can begin the process together.
Ericka Jobe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Approximately 90% of my clients identify as
transgender
or non-binary.
I strive to be the most effective therapist I can be for my clients. For me, being effective means helping clients succeed in learning new skills, developing upon skills they already have, and reaching their goals. In other words, helping my clients get to a place where they don’t need my services anymore. Compassion for others and wanting to help folks is what started me on the path to becoming a therapist, but seeing my clients grow stronger and succeed is what makes me want to come to work every day.
Brittney R Doll LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LCMFT, IMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She works primarily with women and young adults and is
LGBTQ
+ affirmative.
I specialize in religious trauma and women's issues. My doctoral research focuses on how religious coercion impacts critical thinking and self-awareness. I also work with women that have experienced abusive relationships and would like to work on assertiveness, boundaries, and codependency issues. No one should walk alone. I will walk with you. Certified in EMDR trauma therapy, as well as energy work and mindfulness practices, I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your own healing and feel your personal empowerment.
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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.