LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Saint Louis, MI
My name is Rhianna French, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Nationally Certified Counselor. I have training in many different approaches and techniques to service clients in unique ways that best fit their unique concerns and personalities. I take an eclectic approach to counseling, matching various approaches and theories to every client's specific needs. I often utilize humanistic approaches, which focus on each person's uniqueness and potential.
My name is Rhianna French, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Nationally Certified Counselor. I have training in many different approaches and techniques to service clients in unique ways that best fit their unique concerns and personalities. I take an eclectic approach to counseling, matching various approaches and theories to every client's specific needs. I often utilize humanistic approaches, which focus on each person's uniqueness and potential.
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I am passionate about working with late teens, young adults, and adult women. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, perfectionism, and body image. I specialize in treating college students, helping professionals, and those who are navigating stressful life transitions. Many of my clients starting out would describe themselves as “people pleasers” with overachieving tendencies who are ready to let go of these behaviors and are seeking balance in their lives.
I am passionate about working with late teens, young adults, and adult women. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, perfectionism, and body image. I specialize in treating college students, helping professionals, and those who are navigating stressful life transitions. Many of my clients starting out would describe themselves as “people pleasers” with overachieving tendencies who are ready to let go of these behaviors and are seeking balance in their lives.
I can support you if you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. Whatever the problem is, know that you make sense. Being human is hard and every person's life has challenges, lessons, and learning curves. You don't have to face it alone. You deserve a caring therapist to support you in your emotional wellness journey.
I can support you if you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. Whatever the problem is, know that you make sense. Being human is hard and every person's life has challenges, lessons, and learning curves. You don't have to face it alone. You deserve a caring therapist to support you in your emotional wellness journey.
With 14 years of experience working across diverse cultures, I offer affirming, culturally aware therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, specializing in identity exploration, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I strive to build a therapeutic alliance with clients seeking a safe, affirming space to explore their identity, heal from trauma, and manage challenges like anxiety, depression, issues of aging, or gender dysphoria. Everyone needs to feel seen, understood, and empowered with the tools to navigate life’s stressors. I work with clients to live authentically, build healthy relationships, and cultivate self-acceptance, embracing who they are without hiding.
With 14 years of experience working across diverse cultures, I offer affirming, culturally aware therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, specializing in identity exploration, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I strive to build a therapeutic alliance with clients seeking a safe, affirming space to explore their identity, heal from trauma, and manage challenges like anxiety, depression, issues of aging, or gender dysphoria. Everyone needs to feel seen, understood, and empowered with the tools to navigate life’s stressors. I work with clients to live authentically, build healthy relationships, and cultivate self-acceptance, embracing who they are without hiding.
I have worked in the mental health field since 2019 and have a strong background in assessment as well DBT, CBT, and EMDR. I primarily work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and BPD. For me, the focus of behavioral health treatment is balancing between acceptance and change - working hard together to embrace the things we cannot control, and problem-solve the things that we can. In addition to processing, cognitive reframing, and challenging thoughts, I place a strong value in skills-based psycho-education. So if you are looking to enhance your tool-belt of coping skills, I may be the right fit for you!
I have worked in the mental health field since 2019 and have a strong background in assessment as well DBT, CBT, and EMDR. I primarily work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and BPD. For me, the focus of behavioral health treatment is balancing between acceptance and change - working hard together to embrace the things we cannot control, and problem-solve the things that we can. In addition to processing, cognitive reframing, and challenging thoughts, I place a strong value in skills-based psycho-education. So if you are looking to enhance your tool-belt of coping skills, I may be the right fit for you!
As a clinician, I provide a calming demeanor and stable presence in therapy, inviting patients to feel safe, heard, and understood. With a soft-spoken, gentle, and empathetic approach, I listen without judgment or pressure and collaborate with patients to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
In my eight years of practice, my ability to remain composed in intense situations has allowed me to work effectively with patients with high needs and complex emotions. Others have described me as consistent and reliable, offering a stable foundation for patients to explore, process, and grow at their own pace.
As a clinician, I provide a calming demeanor and stable presence in therapy, inviting patients to feel safe, heard, and understood. With a soft-spoken, gentle, and empathetic approach, I listen without judgment or pressure and collaborate with patients to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
In my eight years of practice, my ability to remain composed in intense situations has allowed me to work effectively with patients with high needs and complex emotions. Others have described me as consistent and reliable, offering a stable foundation for patients to explore, process, and grow at their own pace.
We combine professional expertise with genuine compassion to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Our team of licensed therapists create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can feel heard and supported. With flexible appointment options, evidence-based approaches, and a deep commitment to your well-being, we’re here to help
We combine professional expertise with genuine compassion to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Our team of licensed therapists create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can feel heard and supported. With flexible appointment options, evidence-based approaches, and a deep commitment to your well-being, we’re here to help
Much of our life-functioning happens unconsciously; some responses or patterns that we develop and learn along the way can cease to continue meeting our needs - so what do we do then? While there are many things outside of our control in life, there are choices we can learn (and unlearn) to make that help find a new way of being that is more aligned with the life you want to live. Your unique context, identities, and worldviews are core to our co-created goals for your counseling. I enjoy working with folks of all genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, and communities.
Much of our life-functioning happens unconsciously; some responses or patterns that we develop and learn along the way can cease to continue meeting our needs - so what do we do then? While there are many things outside of our control in life, there are choices we can learn (and unlearn) to make that help find a new way of being that is more aligned with the life you want to live. Your unique context, identities, and worldviews are core to our co-created goals for your counseling. I enjoy working with folks of all genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, and communities.
Chantelle Benko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MHP &ES
3 Endorsed
Sidney, MI 48885
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
As we navigate though our life we experience the high and lows, some easier then others. Days can turn into weeks of ongoing stressors or feeling overwhelmed as if we just can not take on one more thing. This is where Growing Through Change, PLLC can help. Brittney Mosqueda is an LMSW who has earned her CAADC (Certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor) as well. Brittney's mission is to help her client's navigate the growing pains of life. Brittney believes that everyone has the ability to take steps forward to a better tomorrow.
As we navigate though our life we experience the high and lows, some easier then others. Days can turn into weeks of ongoing stressors or feeling overwhelmed as if we just can not take on one more thing. This is where Growing Through Change, PLLC can help. Brittney Mosqueda is an LMSW who has earned her CAADC (Certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor) as well. Brittney's mission is to help her client's navigate the growing pains of life. Brittney believes that everyone has the ability to take steps forward to a better tomorrow.
It can be hard to find someone who understands the unique struggles that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience, but as a queer myself, I am happy to stand beside you.
The approach I take is centered on creating a non-judgemental environment where you feel comfortable and safe enough to grow in whatever way you feel is necessary. I use a person-centered, strengths-based and holistic approach with the belief that only the individual knows exactly what is true and right for them.
It can be hard to find someone who understands the unique struggles that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience, but as a queer myself, I am happy to stand beside you.
The approach I take is centered on creating a non-judgemental environment where you feel comfortable and safe enough to grow in whatever way you feel is necessary. I use a person-centered, strengths-based and holistic approach with the belief that only the individual knows exactly what is true and right for them.
Everyone has a story. Everyone wants flow in their life. The ease of making it through a day well lived. Moving from just living to feeling more alive. Battling our antagonists, even if that antagonist is ourselves. That's where therapy and counseling come in. To help you write the story you want to live and rediscover your new flow.
Everyone has a story. Everyone wants flow in their life. The ease of making it through a day well lived. Moving from just living to feeling more alive. Battling our antagonists, even if that antagonist is ourselves. That's where therapy and counseling come in. To help you write the story you want to live and rediscover your new flow.
I have experience working with individuals with ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, depression or autism spectrum disorders. I am fully trained to work with adults, children, and adolescents. I am trained to evaluate individuals for ADHD. I have also worked extensively with individuals struggling with severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
I have experience working with individuals with ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, depression or autism spectrum disorders. I am fully trained to work with adults, children, and adolescents. I am trained to evaluate individuals for ADHD. I have also worked extensively with individuals struggling with severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Our ideal client feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, even if they appear high-functioning on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions. They want a therapist who listens without judgment, offers practical tools, and helps them understand why they feel the way they do. Their goal is to feel more grounded, emotionally regulated, and aligned with their values—building healthier relationships with themselves and others in a space that feels safe, human, and collaborative.
Our ideal client feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, even if they appear high-functioning on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions. They want a therapist who listens without judgment, offers practical tools, and helps them understand why they feel the way they do. Their goal is to feel more grounded, emotionally regulated, and aligned with their values—building healthier relationships with themselves and others in a space that feels safe, human, and collaborative.
I specialize in EMDR and CBT for depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, and Queer issues.
You’re a high-achieving, driven person—but anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic illness won’t quiet down. I offer trauma-informed online therapy in Michigan to help you heal, rebuild confidence, and feel like yourself again. With over 15 years of experience in trauma treatment and prevention, my speciality areas include chronic Illness, women's issues, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care. Trained in EMDR and CBT, I integrate evidence-based approaches with a nuanced understanding of the mind-body connection; helping you address root causes of anxiety/depression, reconnect with your sense of self, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in EMDR and CBT for depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, and Queer issues.
You’re a high-achieving, driven person—but anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic illness won’t quiet down. I offer trauma-informed online therapy in Michigan to help you heal, rebuild confidence, and feel like yourself again. With over 15 years of experience in trauma treatment and prevention, my speciality areas include chronic Illness, women's issues, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care. Trained in EMDR and CBT, I integrate evidence-based approaches with a nuanced understanding of the mind-body connection; helping you address root causes of anxiety/depression, reconnect with your sense of self, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My focus as a therapist is to work with my clients to create genuineness and authenticity in order to begin deeper work in therapy. I hope to challenge clients in ways that are collaborative, and encourage them in ways that feel attainable and reasonable.
My focus as a therapist is to work with my clients to create genuineness and authenticity in order to begin deeper work in therapy. I hope to challenge clients in ways that are collaborative, and encourage them in ways that feel attainable and reasonable.
Spicer Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, attention problems or relationship issues? Do you wish you had some additional support, coping skills or strategies? I help my clients let go of fears, establish strong boundaries, and create healthier more fulfilling relationships. I assist my clients in developing more self-awareness, self-confidence, and emotional connection to themselves and others. You deserve to be happy in your journey through life and develop meaningful relationships. Feel free to call or email me and we can determine if I would be a good fit for you and your needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, attention problems or relationship issues? Do you wish you had some additional support, coping skills or strategies? I help my clients let go of fears, establish strong boundaries, and create healthier more fulfilling relationships. I assist my clients in developing more self-awareness, self-confidence, and emotional connection to themselves and others. You deserve to be happy in your journey through life and develop meaningful relationships. Feel free to call or email me and we can determine if I would be a good fit for you and your needs.
I am a clinical social worker with 30+ years' experience in the mental health field. My passion is assisting adults who are facing difficulties in their personal or professional lives. I offer a compassionate, safe, and supportive environment that allows my clients to gain insight and explore their thoughts and feelings while learning the skills they need to make their lives more manageable. If you are feeling overwhelmed and struggling, supportive therapy can bring back hope and balance to your daily life.
I am a clinical social worker with 30+ years' experience in the mental health field. My passion is assisting adults who are facing difficulties in their personal or professional lives. I offer a compassionate, safe, and supportive environment that allows my clients to gain insight and explore their thoughts and feelings while learning the skills they need to make their lives more manageable. If you are feeling overwhelmed and struggling, supportive therapy can bring back hope and balance to your daily life.
I am a fully licensed master level clinician in Michigan. With over 20 years of experience working with patients, I have decades of knowledge in helping others identify and reach their goals in therapy. Providing a safe, judgement-free space for patients to feel comfortable is goal number one at Human Kind. We offer a variety of interventions that are evidence based and effective in treating: Medical Diagnosis (Cancer), Divorce and Co-Parenting, Toxic Work Environments, Relationship Problems, Reproductive health, intimacy, sexual relationships, Couples, Fertility related issues, ADHD and families coping with ADHD.
I am a fully licensed master level clinician in Michigan. With over 20 years of experience working with patients, I have decades of knowledge in helping others identify and reach their goals in therapy. Providing a safe, judgement-free space for patients to feel comfortable is goal number one at Human Kind. We offer a variety of interventions that are evidence based and effective in treating: Medical Diagnosis (Cancer), Divorce and Co-Parenting, Toxic Work Environments, Relationship Problems, Reproductive health, intimacy, sexual relationships, Couples, Fertility related issues, ADHD and families coping with ADHD.
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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.