LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Allegan, MI

Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.

If you've been hoping to make a change in your life, the way you get angry, your use of alcohol or drugs, your relationships, your loneliness , it's probably time to talk with someone about making that change. I am a counselor with over 35 years experience helping people successfully deal with such problems. It is surprising how powerful we are when we accept help, understand our behaviors and learn new ways of doing things. Making the time for yourself is the first step.

I offer a uniquely warm and engaging environment that fosters positive growth and change in your life.

Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or anything else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk along side you.

Building community, living your own truth, and finding wholeness can be difficult -- especially during a pandemic. That is why finding support and affirmation is so important. As a member of the LGBTQ + community with a commitment to antiracism, I am dedicated to providing quality care and creating a welcoming space that fosters courage, healing, and growth. With over 14 years of experience, I am prepared to work together to co-create an authentic plan toward achieving your goals. There is no perfect time to begin, and I welcome each person to come as you are, when you are ready. I provide online therapy to clients in both MI and CT.

Hi everyone! My name is Benjamin Hill and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, warm, and inviting space where you are free to truly express yourself and grow into the individual you want to be. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and substance use; especially within the LGBTQIA community. Whether you're dealing with the effects of trauma, life transitions, depression, isolation, anxiety, or overwhelm; I'm here to help you work through what life may have placed in front of you.

For many of us who have felt different, including those in the LGBTQIA +, we live with the collective trauma of existing in a system that isn’t built for us to thrive as our authentic selves. My hope is that through our collaboration we will be able to explore and identify the experiences and traumas that have led you to seek therapy services, understand how these problem areas don’t impact what is the most obvious, but also understand that sometimes these problems go much deeper, and lastly work through the things we discover to help you push through the discomfort to empower you to live authentically.

Hello! Take a breath and congratulate yourself on making the first step towards living your best life. I also make personal counseling a mandatory part of my wellness. My approach to counseling is client-centered, warm, and involves a collaborative style where I listen to my client and assume they are the expert in their own life.

My approach to therapy is built upon a deep belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful vehicle for change. Our minds and hearts are profoundly intuitive tools that gauge safety and connection in each moment; when our basic needs are disrupted, that can impact our lives in challenging and persistent ways. Finding a therapist who can hold a warm, inviting space for processing will open doors to incredible insight and growth. My work centers the agency and wisdom of my clients, while acknowledging the impacts of cultural conditioning, systemic injustice, and existential issues.

Self-Improvement (is scary). Change is terrifying. It’s hard and even feels impossible. As a psychologist, I have the expertise necessary to help you/family/children no matter how difficult the change may be. Family conflict? Teenager issues? Parenting? Relationship problems? Marital discord? Body image issues? Low self-esteem? LGBTQ + matters? I can help you and we can change your concerns to successes! I center my therapy on YOUR GOALS and build on your strengths and resources. I am real and practical. Your journey to centered and balanced life has begun. WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER! https://thetruismcenter.com/therapist/dr-ryan-kron/

Life is full of challenges, which at times, may seem overwhelming. I applaud your courage as you take the first step towards personal growth and empowerment by reaching out for help. You are the expert of your life, and my goal is to meet you where you are at. Together, we can find which road works best for you and I will walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery. It is my belief that everyone has tremendous potential and that we all have something unique to give to ourselves, our loved ones and the world as a whole.

Amy (she/her) practices an active and interpersonal approach to therapy, incorporating mindfulness, popular culture, art, music, role playing games and technological aspects to modify her treatment on an individualized basis to best meet the needs of her clients. Amy identifies as a queer therapist and strives to create a genuinely warm and inclusive therapeutic environment based upon empathy, resiliency and a relatable atmosphere to help normalize mental health services.

Do you feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from the life you had imagined? Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship or parenting issues, chronic illness or health concerns, spirituality, loss/grief, or LGBTQ + issues. I individually tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals, identifying what matters most to you. In therapy, we will work to empower you to take the next steps in the direction of your personal values.

At times, life can be difficult to navigate. Managing life's expectations such as work, school, family, and relationships can often leave many feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we find ourselves needing to reach out for help. Therapy is a way to set goals or address areas of your life that require positive change. I encourage you to take the necessary steps to release yourself from emotional burdens.

As a mental health therapist, I find that everyone has the potential to reach exactly what it is they are searching for if we simply work together to find what's holding us back. Combining our efforts, we can resolve difficult situations and identify your core strengths in order to empower you on your journey to success. Currently I work well with individuals who are struggling with gender transition, coming out as LGBTQIA +, bipolar disorder(s), depression, anxiety, mens’ issues and stressors related to education/work/family.

I primarily see clients who are struggling with issues related to sexuality. This is broadly defined but would include problems with intimacy (e.g., difficulty maintaining closeness), desire (e.g., not wanting to have sex), arousal (e.g., inability to achieve or maintain erections), and orgasm (e.g., not being able to, or having it happen too quickly). If you are in a committed relationship, I encourage the partner to be involved. I also see clients who are experiencing distress related to affairs, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients who identify as LGBTQ + are welcome.