Lesbian Therapists in Hamilton, MI
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
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First, please take a moment to be proud that you’ve found yourself here, taking this step. It may feel chaotic and intimidating but remember this is all progress you’ve chose to make in order to gain some insight. I am focused on understanding your life story, values, goals and expectations. I strive to utilize your personal experiences, along with my expertise to help you to identify and establish new meanings for these challenging situations. As well as provide you with the appropriate tools to tackle life’s obstacles as they come.
First, please take a moment to be proud that you’ve found yourself here, taking this step. It may feel chaotic and intimidating but remember this is all progress you’ve chose to make in order to gain some insight. I am focused on understanding your life story, values, goals and expectations. I strive to utilize your personal experiences, along with my expertise to help you to identify and establish new meanings for these challenging situations. As well as provide you with the appropriate tools to tackle life’s obstacles as they come.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can always offer a safe space to those in that or other marginalized communities. My number one priority is your emotional and physical safety.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can always offer a safe space to those in that or other marginalized communities. My number one priority is your emotional and physical safety.
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This makes it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, existential thought, psychiatric harm, interpersonal relationships and couples counseling where at least one partner presents with Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This makes it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, existential thought, psychiatric harm, interpersonal relationships and couples counseling where at least one partner presents with Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms.
Hello, I am a bilingual and bicultural, Mexican-American therapist who works with Latino and other BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent adults and youth — including high-achievers and those navigating life’s challenges — to address ADHD, anxiety, and identity-related stress within the context of cultural and personal expectations. I understand how challenging it can feel to manage expectations, juggle multiple responsibilities, and navigate cultural, and other intersectional spaces and identity pressures while staying true to yourself.
Hello, I am a bilingual and bicultural, Mexican-American therapist who works with Latino and other BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent adults and youth — including high-achievers and those navigating life’s challenges — to address ADHD, anxiety, and identity-related stress within the context of cultural and personal expectations. I understand how challenging it can feel to manage expectations, juggle multiple responsibilities, and navigate cultural, and other intersectional spaces and identity pressures while staying true to yourself.
Taking the first step toward healing is often the hardest—and I want to start by saying I’m proud of you for being here. Choosing to begin therapy can be difficult, but finding the right therapist shouldn't be. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space—however that looks for you—where you can process, heal, and grow at your own pace.
Taking the first step toward healing is often the hardest—and I want to start by saying I’m proud of you for being here. Choosing to begin therapy can be difficult, but finding the right therapist shouldn't be. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space—however that looks for you—where you can process, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As an out lesbian, I enjoy working with queer clients, especially clients who don’t want therapy to focus on their identity or sexuality, but need a therapist that understands how those realities impact their daily life.
My clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lost. They feel like something is wrong with them. They want to figure out how to function better and feel like they belong in the world and in their relationships. They experience anxiety, people-pleasing, or intense feelings of responsibility. Some suffer from "Eldest Daughter syndrome." Many have experienced spiritual wounds that complicate their sense of self and ability to trust. My clients are also often other helping professionals or therapists. Visit my website to learn more.
As an out lesbian, I enjoy working with queer clients, especially clients who don’t want therapy to focus on their identity or sexuality, but need a therapist that understands how those realities impact their daily life.
My clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lost. They feel like something is wrong with them. They want to figure out how to function better and feel like they belong in the world and in their relationships. They experience anxiety, people-pleasing, or intense feelings of responsibility. Some suffer from "Eldest Daughter syndrome." Many have experienced spiritual wounds that complicate their sense of self and ability to trust. My clients are also often other helping professionals or therapists. Visit my website to learn more.
Making the decision to change your life can be scary. I'm dedicated to helping others work through difficult choices and helping them move their lives in a positive direction. I want to help you discover patterns and behaviors that have been holding you back, and build skills to make your life better in the future. I use an intersectional trans-inclusive feminist lens and use an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy to help solve problems. Making the decision to seek treatment is the first step. I would love to help you make your life one worth living!
Making the decision to change your life can be scary. I'm dedicated to helping others work through difficult choices and helping them move their lives in a positive direction. I want to help you discover patterns and behaviors that have been holding you back, and build skills to make your life better in the future. I use an intersectional trans-inclusive feminist lens and use an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy to help solve problems. Making the decision to seek treatment is the first step. I would love to help you make your life one worth living!
Suppression 2 Expression Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting New Clients! We believe that you are the master of your own life and that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. We are here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your goals. Our mission is to provide more accessible services to underserved clients. Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, sexual orientation and/or gender identity exploration, and more. We are best reached by email.
Now Accepting New Clients! We believe that you are the master of your own life and that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. We are here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your goals. Our mission is to provide more accessible services to underserved clients. Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, sexual orientation and/or gender identity exploration, and more. We are best reached by email.
It's Spring! time for some emotional healing! My practice focuses on GenX , Millenial and Gen Z Women, and their needs. Women of a certain (r)age. Each generation carriers burdens that are unique to the shifting tides of parenting, parterning and self worth. Prioritize our mental health, and your overall well-being. Let's do it together so you can thrive and experience joy and happiness every day! By nurturing connections that can encourage recovery from chronic PTSD, relationship trauma, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, general burnout, caretaking burnout, etc., you'll find your inner voice and learn how to ROAR!
It's Spring! time for some emotional healing! My practice focuses on GenX , Millenial and Gen Z Women, and their needs. Women of a certain (r)age. Each generation carriers burdens that are unique to the shifting tides of parenting, parterning and self worth. Prioritize our mental health, and your overall well-being. Let's do it together so you can thrive and experience joy and happiness every day! By nurturing connections that can encourage recovery from chronic PTSD, relationship trauma, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, general burnout, caretaking burnout, etc., you'll find your inner voice and learn how to ROAR!
Amy Lynn Ver Wey
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, RPT
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Ash Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
2 Endorsed
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer, trans therapist, my work is rooted in lived experience, compassion, and authenticity. I offer a laid-back, affirming space where you can explore identity, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your true self. Using approaches like TF-CBT and Person-Centered Therapy, I meet you where you're at—with honesty, warmth, and no pressure. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating anxiety, or seeking support around gender or life transitions, I'm here to walk with you—at your pace, in your way.
As a queer, trans therapist, my work is rooted in lived experience, compassion, and authenticity. I offer a laid-back, affirming space where you can explore identity, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your true self. Using approaches like TF-CBT and Person-Centered Therapy, I meet you where you're at—with honesty, warmth, and no pressure. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating anxiety, or seeking support around gender or life transitions, I'm here to walk with you—at your pace, in your way.
Trauma Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LLP
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Our therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. No matter what you’re facing, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. We offer a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to help you develop the skills and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and find greater happiness and fulfillment.
Our therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. No matter what you’re facing, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. We offer a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to help you develop the skills and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and find greater happiness and fulfillment.
My work is grounded in a person-centered approach, meaning sessions move at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. When anxiety feels constant, depression makes everything heavier, or anger starts showing up in ways you do not like, it can be hard to know where to begin. Therapy can be a place to slow down and talk through what is really going on without feeling judged or rushed. I offer secure online therapy across Michigan, making it easier to meet from home, during a break in your day, or wherever you feel most comfortable and private.
My work is grounded in a person-centered approach, meaning sessions move at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. When anxiety feels constant, depression makes everything heavier, or anger starts showing up in ways you do not like, it can be hard to know where to begin. Therapy can be a place to slow down and talk through what is really going on without feeling judged or rushed. I offer secure online therapy across Michigan, making it easier to meet from home, during a break in your day, or wherever you feel most comfortable and private.
Sometimes life can present us with difficulties, as well as opportunities, that we don't expect or aren't sure how to handle. Many people find ways of healing, growing, and even striving through the counseling process. Once you've decided to seek out psychotherapy, finding the therapist who is the right fit for you can feel overwhelming. The psychologists, professional counselors and social workers at River City Psychological Services (RCPS) strive to create a safe environment where people can grow and heal.
Sometimes life can present us with difficulties, as well as opportunities, that we don't expect or aren't sure how to handle. Many people find ways of healing, growing, and even striving through the counseling process. Once you've decided to seek out psychotherapy, finding the therapist who is the right fit for you can feel overwhelming. The psychologists, professional counselors and social workers at River City Psychological Services (RCPS) strive to create a safe environment where people can grow and heal.
Maybe you are dealing with grieving a significant loss, anxiety and depression, adjusting to become a parent, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Just as we require food and rest, we also require intentional time for ourselves. Being deeply seen and heard fortifies our courage to live as we want to live, and love as we want to be loved. Being understood is an investment we make in ourselves. I work to build the sense of trust needed for such vulnerable work and have a thoughtful style of care.
Maybe you are dealing with grieving a significant loss, anxiety and depression, adjusting to become a parent, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Just as we require food and rest, we also require intentional time for ourselves. Being deeply seen and heard fortifies our courage to live as we want to live, and love as we want to be loved. Being understood is an investment we make in ourselves. I work to build the sense of trust needed for such vulnerable work and have a thoughtful style of care.
Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
I have lived experience navigating our society as a visibly trans /queer / lesbian and neurodivergent (AuDHD/C-PTSD) individual living in Northern Michigan.
Clients continue to confirm that having a therapist who understands their perspective as a queer person has made a huge difference in their therapy experience. I have experience assessing and providing support for Anxiety, Depression, C-PTSD, OCD, Autism, and ADHD.
I have lived experience navigating our society as a visibly trans /queer / lesbian and neurodivergent (AuDHD/C-PTSD) individual living in Northern Michigan.
Clients continue to confirm that having a therapist who understands their perspective as a queer person has made a huge difference in their therapy experience. I have experience assessing and providing support for Anxiety, Depression, C-PTSD, OCD, Autism, and ADHD.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.