LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Zeeland, MI
Hello there. It can be hard to know where to turn to for help or who to trust, and just as hard to ask for help in the world that we live in. Sometimes life can be uncertain, difficult or scary. You don't have to face life alone. As someone who is a full-time wheelchair user, I have learned the importance of having hope, working towards one’s goals and facing life’s challenges head on. We'll work together to reach your goals in a warm, open, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
Hello there. It can be hard to know where to turn to for help or who to trust, and just as hard to ask for help in the world that we live in. Sometimes life can be uncertain, difficult or scary. You don't have to face life alone. As someone who is a full-time wheelchair user, I have learned the importance of having hope, working towards one’s goals and facing life’s challenges head on. We'll work together to reach your goals in a warm, open, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
Life can be really difficult and sometimes we need someone to hold space and witness the struggle. I am honored to hold space and walk alongside my clients as they learn about themselves and their capacity to grow and change. It is an honor to bear witness to people showing up and doing the hard work of facing what is causing the pain in their life.
Life can be really difficult and sometimes we need someone to hold space and witness the struggle. I am honored to hold space and walk alongside my clients as they learn about themselves and their capacity to grow and change. It is an honor to bear witness to people showing up and doing the hard work of facing what is causing the pain in their life.
I am especially passionate about walking alongside members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies, providing a space where authenticity and identity are honored.
For the past 16 years, I have supported children, adults, and families impacted by trauma, complex trauma, and attachment disruptions. I also have extensive experience working across all ages with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and the stress of life transitions.
I am especially passionate about walking alongside members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies, providing a space where authenticity and identity are honored.
For the past 16 years, I have supported children, adults, and families impacted by trauma, complex trauma, and attachment disruptions. I also have extensive experience working across all ages with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and the stress of life transitions.
My goal is to journey with you in times of difficulty and in times of victory, while providing space to be yourself and feel supported. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important piece of therapy; therefore creating a safe and welcoming environment will be a priority. I value a collaborative approach, which means we will work together to make sense of the concern(s) that led you to seek out therapy. I hope to come alongside you and facilitate personal growth and empowerment in the face of life's challenges by offering empathy, support, and hope.
My goal is to journey with you in times of difficulty and in times of victory, while providing space to be yourself and feel supported. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important piece of therapy; therefore creating a safe and welcoming environment will be a priority. I value a collaborative approach, which means we will work together to make sense of the concern(s) that led you to seek out therapy. I hope to come alongside you and facilitate personal growth and empowerment in the face of life's challenges by offering empathy, support, and hope.
Carol Rodgers once said If we are able to accept ourselves just as we are, then we can change. Likewise, I believe that everyone has the unique ability to discover significance within themself. This path to personal development is often found within the context of meaningful relationships. A therapeutic relationship can offer helpful guidance towards radical acceptance, profound healing and transformational growth.
Carol Rodgers once said If we are able to accept ourselves just as we are, then we can change. Likewise, I believe that everyone has the unique ability to discover significance within themself. This path to personal development is often found within the context of meaningful relationships. A therapeutic relationship can offer helpful guidance towards radical acceptance, profound healing and transformational growth.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
I enjoy working with women during different life transitions, from pre-teen girls to women aging and growing into themselves during menopause. Often my clients are parents navigating an autism diagnosis of their child, youth struggling with executive functioning or school stress, late-diagnosed autistic women, or helping professionals (such as teachers, nurses)facing burnout, and adoptive families adjusting to complex dynamics. They often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from masking and over-functioning. They want practical tools, clarity, confidence, stronger relationships, relief, and to know they are not broken.
I enjoy working with women during different life transitions, from pre-teen girls to women aging and growing into themselves during menopause. Often my clients are parents navigating an autism diagnosis of their child, youth struggling with executive functioning or school stress, late-diagnosed autistic women, or helping professionals (such as teachers, nurses)facing burnout, and adoptive families adjusting to complex dynamics. They often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from masking and over-functioning. They want practical tools, clarity, confidence, stronger relationships, relief, and to know they are not broken.
I specialize in helping people who are tired of being everything to everyone, couples who can’t seem to stop arguing about “nothing,” and "everything," trauma and/or anxiety that just seems to keep coming up, and children who swear they don’t need/want therapy, but secretly appreciate talking to someone who is not their parents' for an hour.
My therapy style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and infused with just enough humor to make the hard stuff feel a little lighter. I am here to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and how healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
I specialize in helping people who are tired of being everything to everyone, couples who can’t seem to stop arguing about “nothing,” and "everything," trauma and/or anxiety that just seems to keep coming up, and children who swear they don’t need/want therapy, but secretly appreciate talking to someone who is not their parents' for an hour.
My therapy style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and infused with just enough humor to make the hard stuff feel a little lighter. I am here to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and how healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Dr. Rebecca Lynn Gomez de Tuinstra
Psychologist, PhD, LP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a way to work through difficult life situations, manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other conditions, or a way to explore new avenues of coping. I believe counseling works best when both the therapist and the client are actively involved in the process. I believe therapy should be catered to the individual and the client should be seen as a whole person rather than broken apart into their symptoms.
Therapy can be a way to work through difficult life situations, manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other conditions, or a way to explore new avenues of coping. I believe counseling works best when both the therapist and the client are actively involved in the process. I believe therapy should be catered to the individual and the client should be seen as a whole person rather than broken apart into their symptoms.
Are you feeling exhausted, worried, lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or just want someone to hear you? You are not alone. I'm a licensed clinical therapist and I specialize in treating PTSD (+complex trauma) as well as anxiety and depression. I love meeting new people and I would be honored to work together to help you clear a path towards the healthiest version of you!
Are you feeling exhausted, worried, lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or just want someone to hear you? You are not alone. I'm a licensed clinical therapist and I specialize in treating PTSD (+complex trauma) as well as anxiety and depression. I love meeting new people and I would be honored to work together to help you clear a path towards the healthiest version of you!
People are my Passion. If you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or support for managing mental health conditions, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing effects of a positive, supportive relationship, to teach you coping strategies to manage stress and improve your emotional well-being. I especially enjoy working with families of children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues.
People are my Passion. If you need a listening ear to process feelings, a helping hand to navigate life transitions or interpersonal relationships, or support for managing mental health conditions, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience and being CBT Certified, I use DBT-informed CBT techniques, combined with the healing effects of a positive, supportive relationship, to teach you coping strategies to manage stress and improve your emotional well-being. I especially enjoy working with families of children and adolescents struggling with emotional or behavioral issues.
Our lives are full of changes, struggles, and great joys. It is during the times when we are experiencing a variety of family or personal struggles that we need someone to listen, offer resources & alternative points of view while we challenge ourselves to grow. I work with men and women of all ages and disorders. I have more than 20 years of experience working with adolescents specifically & I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-minded individuals. I co-own Trio Wellspace in Holland where mental, physical and emotional health are supported.
Our lives are full of changes, struggles, and great joys. It is during the times when we are experiencing a variety of family or personal struggles that we need someone to listen, offer resources & alternative points of view while we challenge ourselves to grow. I work with men and women of all ages and disorders. I have more than 20 years of experience working with adolescents specifically & I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-minded individuals. I co-own Trio Wellspace in Holland where mental, physical and emotional health are supported.
For over 20 years I have been involved in the mental health system and have had the privilege of helping individuals & families achieve their goals and overcome a variety of challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, mood disorders, new transitions, relational, & substance use struggles). While speaking both English & Spanish languages, my hope is that each individual I encounter will gain a better understanding of themselves, and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
For over 20 years I have been involved in the mental health system and have had the privilege of helping individuals & families achieve their goals and overcome a variety of challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, mood disorders, new transitions, relational, & substance use struggles). While speaking both English & Spanish languages, my hope is that each individual I encounter will gain a better understanding of themselves, and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
I believe in a person-centered approach that helps each individual clarify the impact their experiences and relationships have on their daily lives. Through our work together, we will tailor a specific treatment plan that will challenge you to move forward with your life, while identifying supportive steps we need to take to get you there. You can do this!
In addition, I am an ally to the lgbtq+ community and infuse a multicultural approach to my therapeutic work.
I believe in a person-centered approach that helps each individual clarify the impact their experiences and relationships have on their daily lives. Through our work together, we will tailor a specific treatment plan that will challenge you to move forward with your life, while identifying supportive steps we need to take to get you there. You can do this!
My ideal client is someone who’s been carrying the weight of expectations, identity, and survival for far too long. They may come to counseling feeling unseen or disconnected, yet holding a deep desire to heal, to rest, and to live more authentically.
Together, we create a space where every part of their story is honored, where pain and resilience can coexist, and where healing feels rooted in culture, community, and self-love.
My ideal client is someone who’s been carrying the weight of expectations, identity, and survival for far too long. They may come to counseling feeling unseen or disconnected, yet holding a deep desire to heal, to rest, and to live more authentically.
Together, we create a space where every part of their story is honored, where pain and resilience can coexist, and where healing feels rooted in culture, community, and self-love.
My goal is to spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes. I use a holistic approach to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all levels. The process of therapy is a great tool to help you grow when you are ready to do the work and unlock your innate capability to explore yourself. Therapy is about being there to help people explore their histories, uncover patterns and make choices to let go and move forward. If you are struggling because life has given you obstacles with communication and connections, I want to help you take back your life.
My goal is to spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes. I use a holistic approach to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all levels. The process of therapy is a great tool to help you grow when you are ready to do the work and unlock your innate capability to explore yourself. Therapy is about being there to help people explore their histories, uncover patterns and make choices to let go and move forward. If you are struggling because life has given you obstacles with communication and connections, I want to help you take back your life.
Hi. I'm Michelle Sheridan. I have over 28 yrs. of experience helping couples & individuals through difficult times, transitions & struggles both past & present. I'd like to help you, if you feel it's "Time For A Change"! Is anger, resentment, frustration, depression or overall unhappiness an issue? There's no time like the present to look at what choices you've made in the past & how your past may be affecting today & your future. Learning to communicate in a productive way, finding your voice and control your emotions can help change your future. Let's identify problem areas, understanding yourself and others better.
Hi. I'm Michelle Sheridan. I have over 28 yrs. of experience helping couples & individuals through difficult times, transitions & struggles both past & present. I'd like to help you, if you feel it's "Time For A Change"! Is anger, resentment, frustration, depression or overall unhappiness an issue? There's no time like the present to look at what choices you've made in the past & how your past may be affecting today & your future. Learning to communicate in a productive way, finding your voice and control your emotions can help change your future. Let's identify problem areas, understanding yourself and others better.
We love working with clients with a variety of issues. We find it engaging and rewarding to help people find happiness and contentment. Our ideal client is one who is motivated for personal change and healthier relationships with others. We believe happiness is based in developing a kind characters and connecting with others. In order to develop kinder characters and healthier attachments, one must be willing to question their own actions, thoughts and beliefs. This process can be intimidating; yet is made easier with the kind support of a caring therapist.
We love working with clients with a variety of issues. We find it engaging and rewarding to help people find happiness and contentment. Our ideal client is one who is motivated for personal change and healthier relationships with others. We believe happiness is based in developing a kind characters and connecting with others. In order to develop kinder characters and healthier attachments, one must be willing to question their own actions, thoughts and beliefs. This process can be intimidating; yet is made easier with the kind support of a caring therapist.
I have worked as a Hospice Social Worker, an outpatient therapist for Pine Rest, and as a therapist treating adults with major mental health disorders with two Community Mental Health organizations. I have experience treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, sleep issues, compulsive behaviors, bipolar disorder, relationship and marital issues, grief and loss, domestic violence, stress, post-traumatic stress, trauma, anger management, and women's issues. I currently have immediate openings and no waiting list.
I have worked as a Hospice Social Worker, an outpatient therapist for Pine Rest, and as a therapist treating adults with major mental health disorders with two Community Mental Health organizations. I have experience treating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, sleep issues, compulsive behaviors, bipolar disorder, relationship and marital issues, grief and loss, domestic violence, stress, post-traumatic stress, trauma, anger management, and women's issues. I currently have immediate openings and no waiting list.
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
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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.