LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Mattawan, MI
I work with women and couples. My clients are often starting to question long-held expectations about who they should be and how they should live, and are ready to make more intentional choices in their daily lives and relationships. They may be experiencing anxiety, grief or loss, self-doubt, overthinking, depression, or relationship concerns such as boundaries and communication. I also have a unique professional interest in working with individuals and couples who have been impacted by "purity culture" and have experienced religious and/or spiritual hurt.
I work with women and couples. My clients are often starting to question long-held expectations about who they should be and how they should live, and are ready to make more intentional choices in their daily lives and relationships. They may be experiencing anxiety, grief or loss, self-doubt, overthinking, depression, or relationship concerns such as boundaries and communication. I also have a unique professional interest in working with individuals and couples who have been impacted by "purity culture" and have experienced religious and/or spiritual hurt.
I offer support in the areas of depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self worth, family conflicts, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, relationship conflicts, motivation, parenting, career exploration and sports counseling.
My approach is holistic- taking into account your identities, culture, race, and family background and how they come together to become you. My therapeutic approach is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and includes the mind-body connection, social connection and physical well being. I also offer walk and talk therapy if interested.
I offer support in the areas of depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self worth, family conflicts, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, relationship conflicts, motivation, parenting, career exploration and sports counseling.
My approach is holistic- taking into account your identities, culture, race, and family background and how they come together to become you. My therapeutic approach is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and includes the mind-body connection, social connection and physical well being. I also offer walk and talk therapy if interested.
Nobody knows you like you know yourself. Your past decisions weigh on you and stop you from moving forward, to a place of peace and growth. Your past does not determine your future, each day is a new opportunity to start fresh. You may doubt who you are or what you want out of life, but you are the keeper of your story and do have power over your future. Your journey to finding the best life possible begins when you decide to make the change. I consider it an honor to walk down the path of exploration with you. No journey is too big or small, I believe in honoring all of life’s moments with my clients in a nonjudgmental environment.
Nobody knows you like you know yourself. Your past decisions weigh on you and stop you from moving forward, to a place of peace and growth. Your past does not determine your future, each day is a new opportunity to start fresh. You may doubt who you are or what you want out of life, but you are the keeper of your story and do have power over your future. Your journey to finding the best life possible begins when you decide to make the change. I consider it an honor to walk down the path of exploration with you. No journey is too big or small, I believe in honoring all of life’s moments with my clients in a nonjudgmental environment.
With 24 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to adolescents and adults through individual and couples counseling. My work focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, identity conflict, anger management, eating disorders, chronic pain, work-related stress, school stress/relationship struggles, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, and marital conflict—including the challenges of infidelity .
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in developing practical skills, healthier thought patterns, and emotional resilie
With 24 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to adolescents and adults through individual and couples counseling. My work focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, identity conflict, anger management, eating disorders, chronic pain, work-related stress, school stress/relationship struggles, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, and marital conflict—including the challenges of infidelity .
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in developing practical skills, healthier thought patterns, and emotional resilie
Welcome! Please call me Erica:) For best overview, I invite you directly to my website! (listed on right). I am a doctoral trained clinical psychologist specializing in adult individuals experiencing chronic sadness, anxiety, or general dissatisfaction ("stuckness") in work, relationships, and beyond. Together we will uncover your “origin story" as this promotes longer-lasting outcomes as well as opportunities for healing and self-discovery. In 14 years of private practice, nearly every prospective client chooses to proceed after their initial meet-and-greet, most staying on average three years: you deserve to love your process.
Welcome! Please call me Erica:) For best overview, I invite you directly to my website! (listed on right). I am a doctoral trained clinical psychologist specializing in adult individuals experiencing chronic sadness, anxiety, or general dissatisfaction ("stuckness") in work, relationships, and beyond. Together we will uncover your “origin story" as this promotes longer-lasting outcomes as well as opportunities for healing and self-discovery. In 14 years of private practice, nearly every prospective client chooses to proceed after their initial meet-and-greet, most staying on average three years: you deserve to love your process.
I work with clients of all ages: kids, families, and individuals. Parents and guardians are often invited to come to sessions to support skills inside and outside the counseling session. Collaborating with the family supports allows for skill acquisition and client empowerment. I often take a similar approach with individuals, inviting natural or chosen supports into sessions per client permission.
I work with clients of all ages: kids, families, and individuals. Parents and guardians are often invited to come to sessions to support skills inside and outside the counseling session. Collaborating with the family supports allows for skill acquisition and client empowerment. I often take a similar approach with individuals, inviting natural or chosen supports into sessions per client permission.
Many of my clients have spent years adapting to their relationships and environments, leaving them feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are beneath the roles they've learned to play. I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, attachment wounds, and complex trauma. Together, we'll explore how your experiences have shaped your patterns, honor the ways you've survived, and help you reconnect with your own voice so you can move forward with greater authenticity, intention, and self-trust.
Many of my clients have spent years adapting to their relationships and environments, leaving them feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are beneath the roles they've learned to play. I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, attachment wounds, and complex trauma. Together, we'll explore how your experiences have shaped your patterns, honor the ways you've survived, and help you reconnect with your own voice so you can move forward with greater authenticity, intention, and self-trust.
I am honored to provide a supportive and inclusive space for members of LGBTQ+ community as well as those navigating a neurotypical world while neurodiverse.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the first step in the journey of becoming the best version of you. Counseling is most importantly about the relationship between the clinician and the client. I honor that you are the expert in your life, and walk beside you to determine ways to best support your overall growth.
My goal is to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore any challenges you may be experiencing and to provide support for you in achieving your goals.
I am honored to provide a supportive and inclusive space for members of LGBTQ+ community as well as those navigating a neurotypical world while neurodiverse.
Welcome, and thank you for taking the first step in the journey of becoming the best version of you. Counseling is most importantly about the relationship between the clinician and the client. I honor that you are the expert in your life, and walk beside you to determine ways to best support your overall growth.
My goal is to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore any challenges you may be experiencing and to provide support for you in achieving your goals.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults in a LGBTQ+ open and affirming practice.
I received my Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University before moving to Kalamazoo to complete my MSW. I have worked with children and families since 2006. My mission is to assist you and/or your family in reaching your full potential.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults in a LGBTQ+ open and affirming practice.
I received my Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University before moving to Kalamazoo to complete my MSW. I have worked with children and families since 2006. My mission is to assist you and/or your family in reaching your full potential.
I am a Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, which concentrates on problem solving rather than the situation itself. I create an environment that fosters the feeling that you have an advocate who helps you navigate through situations, which may be difficult. I love being a therapist and that comes through by demonstrating a genuine concern with the issues you bring forth. I am committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue with you in order to recognize and help foster an understanding of your struggles, needs, and personal goals. I will also strive to enable you to find strategies to cope with and resolve any issues.
I am a Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, which concentrates on problem solving rather than the situation itself. I create an environment that fosters the feeling that you have an advocate who helps you navigate through situations, which may be difficult. I love being a therapist and that comes through by demonstrating a genuine concern with the issues you bring forth. I am committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue with you in order to recognize and help foster an understanding of your struggles, needs, and personal goals. I will also strive to enable you to find strategies to cope with and resolve any issues.
I work with clients of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment for you to share your experiences and concerns. I believe the purpose of counseling is to establish a helping relationship whereby I will collaboratively assists you in revealing and promoting your unlimited potential. I also feel that my primary role as a counselor to help you 1) move forward in constructive directions, 2) regain the faith to change and 3) use obstacles encountered in your life as opportunities for personal growth and development.
I work with clients of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment for you to share your experiences and concerns. I believe the purpose of counseling is to establish a helping relationship whereby I will collaboratively assists you in revealing and promoting your unlimited potential. I also feel that my primary role as a counselor to help you 1) move forward in constructive directions, 2) regain the faith to change and 3) use obstacles encountered in your life as opportunities for personal growth and development.
Asking for help can feel difficult, and it could be your first step toward meaningful change. My goal is to provide a supportive space that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, struggling in relationships, juggling the demands of parenthood, considering starting a family, or coping with infertility or loss, I’m here to help. The exhaustion, the pressure to do it all, and the constant “shoulds” can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone.
Asking for help can feel difficult, and it could be your first step toward meaningful change. My goal is to provide a supportive space that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, struggling in relationships, juggling the demands of parenthood, considering starting a family, or coping with infertility or loss, I’m here to help. The exhaustion, the pressure to do it all, and the constant “shoulds” can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone.
Finding someone to trust and confide in with life's demands can be challenging. To put yourself out there and say, "Here are my problems," can be intimidating and scary. It is my hope to create an environment where you will feel safe, free from judgement, and better prepared to explore and improve your life. My goal is to help you on your journey to self discovery, growth and happiness. You are your greatest teacher and together my hope is for us to achieve your greatest potential. I am open to working with clients of all ages, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations.
Finding someone to trust and confide in with life's demands can be challenging. To put yourself out there and say, "Here are my problems," can be intimidating and scary. It is my hope to create an environment where you will feel safe, free from judgement, and better prepared to explore and improve your life. My goal is to help you on your journey to self discovery, growth and happiness. You are your greatest teacher and together my hope is for us to achieve your greatest potential. I am open to working with clients of all ages, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations.
If you’re reading this, you might be worried about your child’s anxiety, stress, or big emotions. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your footing during a challenging stage of life. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate challenges with confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
If you’re reading this, you might be worried about your child’s anxiety, stress, or big emotions. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your footing during a challenging stage of life. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate challenges with confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
Corinne Renee Graber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationships, with problems including trust issues, communication problems, infidelity, or other problems that occur within a relationship. I also specialize in anxiety and depression related to trauma. I graduated from Arizona State with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009 and am also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work with couples, families, children, adolescents, elderly and individuals with diverse backgrounds. I believe therapy is a collective and transforming process in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
I specialize in relationships, with problems including trust issues, communication problems, infidelity, or other problems that occur within a relationship. I also specialize in anxiety and depression related to trauma. I graduated from Arizona State with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009 and am also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work with couples, families, children, adolescents, elderly and individuals with diverse backgrounds. I believe therapy is a collective and transforming process in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
LGBTQ+Ally
Welcome to Hope & Healing Therapy Services, LLC, in Portage, Michigan. I offer compassionate care and practical support tailored to your mental health needs. I strive to listen, teach and guide you through evidence-based treatment to help you heal and grow.
Grief, loss, anxiety, sadness, stressful relationships, past trauma, and life transitions are the most common concerns addressed in my practice. I will sit with you in your pain and help you to find a way toward healing.
LGBTQ+Ally
Welcome to Hope & Healing Therapy Services, LLC, in Portage, Michigan. I offer compassionate care and practical support tailored to your mental health needs. I strive to listen, teach and guide you through evidence-based treatment to help you heal and grow.
Grief, loss, anxiety, sadness, stressful relationships, past trauma, and life transitions are the most common concerns addressed in my practice. I will sit with you in your pain and help you to find a way toward healing.
Stephanie Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step towards therapy is a courageous choice. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or facing the challenges of trauma and substance use, I am here to help you find clarity and create positive change in your life. Together, we will explore your inner world, build resilience, and work towards the positive changes you seek in your life.
Taking the first step towards therapy is a courageous choice. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or facing the challenges of trauma and substance use, I am here to help you find clarity and create positive change in your life. Together, we will explore your inner world, build resilience, and work towards the positive changes you seek in your life.
I offer EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma, anxiety, and experiences that feel stuck or unresolved. I bring a steady, thoughtful presence to my work, shaped by both professional and personal experience. I value mindfulness and slowing things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. I believe people are not their symptoms, but individuals who have adapted in meaningful ways to their lives.
I offer EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma, anxiety, and experiences that feel stuck or unresolved. I bring a steady, thoughtful presence to my work, shaped by both professional and personal experience. I value mindfulness and slowing things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. I believe people are not their symptoms, but individuals who have adapted in meaningful ways to their lives.
I have more than eighteen (18) years of experience, working with children and adolescents struggling in school. I have helped numerous children and adolescents who suffer from severe behavior issues. My passion is helping a child learn the skills that they need to communicate and get along more effectively with others. I believe with the right tools any child can be more successful in school and their community. I enjoy helping children learn to better control their emotions and improve relationships within their families.
I have more than eighteen (18) years of experience, working with children and adolescents struggling in school. I have helped numerous children and adolescents who suffer from severe behavior issues. My passion is helping a child learn the skills that they need to communicate and get along more effectively with others. I believe with the right tools any child can be more successful in school and their community. I enjoy helping children learn to better control their emotions and improve relationships within their families.
First and foremost, kudos to you for prioritizing your self-care and wellness. My name is Elisabeth Bock and my practice is Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness. Rise was founded to create a safe and comfortable space for those seeking a holistic approach to addressing human experiences like anxiety and depression, relationship problems, life transitions, career/home/school stress, pressures of parenting, trauma, and grief. But Rise was also created with the intention to offer services to those who would like to focus on self-care, personal growth, and finding meaning and purpose. All are welcome here.
First and foremost, kudos to you for prioritizing your self-care and wellness. My name is Elisabeth Bock and my practice is Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness. Rise was founded to create a safe and comfortable space for those seeking a holistic approach to addressing human experiences like anxiety and depression, relationship problems, life transitions, career/home/school stress, pressures of parenting, trauma, and grief. But Rise was also created with the intention to offer services to those who would like to focus on self-care, personal growth, and finding meaning and purpose. All are welcome here.
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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.