Lesbian Therapists in Grand Rapids, MN
My ideal clients are women, young adults, parents, and caregivers who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, especially in relationships. Often, they come to therapy feeling exhausted by repeating the same cycles, unsure how to move forward, or disconnected from themselves and their needs. They may be leaving or healing from difficult relationships, adjusting to life transitions, or trying to better understand why they feel the way they do. In our work together, we will focus on building insight, increasing self-awareness, and gently working through the emotions and patterns that feel hard to shift.
My ideal clients are women, young adults, parents, and caregivers who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, especially in relationships. Often, they come to therapy feeling exhausted by repeating the same cycles, unsure how to move forward, or disconnected from themselves and their needs. They may be leaving or healing from difficult relationships, adjusting to life transitions, or trying to better understand why they feel the way they do. In our work together, we will focus on building insight, increasing self-awareness, and gently working through the emotions and patterns that feel hard to shift.
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
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I have felt honored to serve individuals (teens/adult men/adult women) and families (specifically children and parents from birth-5, adoptive/foster caregivers, families working with county based services, or grandparents raising grandchildren) who are experiencing or have experienced traumas that have left them with feelings of attachment disconnect in relationships, struggles with their sense of identity, worth, value or self compassion, difficult/painful life transitions, or the isolation/loneliness that can come with that awful question we sometimes hear our brain ask our hearts: is it just me?
I have felt honored to serve individuals (teens/adult men/adult women) and families (specifically children and parents from birth-5, adoptive/foster caregivers, families working with county based services, or grandparents raising grandchildren) who are experiencing or have experienced traumas that have left them with feelings of attachment disconnect in relationships, struggles with their sense of identity, worth, value or self compassion, difficult/painful life transitions, or the isolation/loneliness that can come with that awful question we sometimes hear our brain ask our hearts: is it just me?
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Therapy is a unique time that you have dedicated to learning and growing for yourself. I am excited to help be part of your self-discovery! I love working with adults and adolescents who are struggling and looking to make changes based on their goals and needs. I am a queer therapist and love working with those with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations, and religious preferences. I hope to offer a judgement free space for self-exploration and learning tools that may help improve important relationships or quality of life.
Therapy is a unique time that you have dedicated to learning and growing for yourself. I am excited to help be part of your self-discovery! I love working with adults and adolescents who are struggling and looking to make changes based on their goals and needs. I am a queer therapist and love working with those with diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations, and religious preferences. I hope to offer a judgement free space for self-exploration and learning tools that may help improve important relationships or quality of life.
As a person centered therapist Hannah strives to integrate evidence-based practices using a compassionate and a trauma-informed approach. Her goal is to create a safe non-judgemental environment to address areas of concern for her clients. She believes that each individual deserves respect, dignity, and the opportunity for growth and healing regardless of their background. She is passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and helping individuals navigate the complexities of identity and societal stigma.
As a person centered therapist Hannah strives to integrate evidence-based practices using a compassionate and a trauma-informed approach. Her goal is to create a safe non-judgemental environment to address areas of concern for her clients. She believes that each individual deserves respect, dignity, and the opportunity for growth and healing regardless of their background. She is passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and helping individuals navigate the complexities of identity and societal stigma.
Hello, I am Gretchen Kafer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Most of my clients state they start therapy because they are feeling inadequate, having relationship problems, and/or feeling exhausted from hiding how much they’re struggling inside with the complexities of anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, multiple stressors, or feeling dissatisfied with themselves or life circumstances. My job as a therapist is to help you identify and access your internal strength and power to accomplish your goals. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and encouraging space to work through emotions, overcome challenges, and move forward.
Hello, I am Gretchen Kafer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Most of my clients state they start therapy because they are feeling inadequate, having relationship problems, and/or feeling exhausted from hiding how much they’re struggling inside with the complexities of anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, multiple stressors, or feeling dissatisfied with themselves or life circumstances. My job as a therapist is to help you identify and access your internal strength and power to accomplish your goals. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental, and encouraging space to work through emotions, overcome challenges, and move forward.
As a therapist and licensed Methodist clergy, I believe in a holistic approach to healing—caring for the mind, soul, and body.
I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as those navigating the journey of having a disability (I'm fluent in ASL). LGBTQI+ identity and expression is a specialty of mine, parenting frustrations, adjustment disorders, adoption or just navigating the times we live in.
I also enjoy working in the area of religion, spirituality or deconstructing a faith tradition which no longer serves you.
Give me a call! See if we are a good fit!
As a therapist and licensed Methodist clergy, I believe in a holistic approach to healing—caring for the mind, soul, and body.
I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as those navigating the journey of having a disability (I'm fluent in ASL). LGBTQI+ identity and expression is a specialty of mine, parenting frustrations, adjustment disorders, adoption or just navigating the times we live in.
I also enjoy working in the area of religion, spirituality or deconstructing a faith tradition which no longer serves you.
Give me a call! See if we are a good fit!
At our clinic, we offer clinical settings for services over a lifetime. Our adolescent and adult program considers it a privilege to partner with clients in processing and moving through their journey to healing, well-being, and self-actualization. Keeping an open mind and being utterly nonjudgmental while working with others is important. Our style is very open and fluid. We respect each person as unique and feel excited by the many facets of human diversity daily. We are comfortable working with individuals, children, and families dealing with various stressors and/or presenting with different mental concerns.
At our clinic, we offer clinical settings for services over a lifetime. Our adolescent and adult program considers it a privilege to partner with clients in processing and moving through their journey to healing, well-being, and self-actualization. Keeping an open mind and being utterly nonjudgmental while working with others is important. Our style is very open and fluid. We respect each person as unique and feel excited by the many facets of human diversity daily. We are comfortable working with individuals, children, and families dealing with various stressors and/or presenting with different mental concerns.
Welcome! My name is Leah DeBoer (they/she pronouns), and I am happy to congratulate you on making a big step towards healing and wellness! As a therapist, I strongly believe in personalizing my approach to your specific needs, personality, and preferences. I believe in building a strong relationship because truthfully sharing vulnerable information requires trust. This is especially true for working through trauma and trauma responses - I do not expect you to share your entire trauma history day one of working together. I believe in judgement free practice where you come exactly as you are, and I will meet you where you are at.
Welcome! My name is Leah DeBoer (they/she pronouns), and I am happy to congratulate you on making a big step towards healing and wellness! As a therapist, I strongly believe in personalizing my approach to your specific needs, personality, and preferences. I believe in building a strong relationship because truthfully sharing vulnerable information requires trust. This is especially true for working through trauma and trauma responses - I do not expect you to share your entire trauma history day one of working together. I believe in judgement free practice where you come exactly as you are, and I will meet you where you are at.
Thank you for arriving here with me. Whether you are experiencing past trauma that is resurfacing, the weight of burnout, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from always being the strong one, you deserve a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I help adults (18+) explore their inner worlds with compassion and curiosity. Clients often come to me navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, self-esteem challenges, self-identity or major life transitions like loss of a loved one, breakup/divorce or perimenopause/menopause. My intention is to provide safe space to land.
Thank you for arriving here with me. Whether you are experiencing past trauma that is resurfacing, the weight of burnout, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from always being the strong one, you deserve a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I help adults (18+) explore their inner worlds with compassion and curiosity. Clients often come to me navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, self-esteem challenges, self-identity or major life transitions like loss of a loved one, breakup/divorce or perimenopause/menopause. My intention is to provide safe space to land.
You’re a therapist or helping professional who appears capable and put-together on the outside—but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You may struggle with chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, or a sense that you’re always in survival mode. Even though you understand the language of mental health, something still feels unresolved. You don’t want quick fixes or surface-level coping strategies—you want to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck.
You’re a therapist or helping professional who appears capable and put-together on the outside—but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You may struggle with chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, or a sense that you’re always in survival mode. Even though you understand the language of mental health, something still feels unresolved. You don’t want quick fixes or surface-level coping strategies—you want to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck.
It’s no mistake that you have found yourself here… looking for help… support… guidance… something to get you out of stuckness… the “yuk”. You’re losing sleep at night, distracted during the day and just can’t seem to get it together. You’re consumed by sadness, fear, guilt and/or shame, feeling like an unmade bed … day after day after day. Maybe you’ve tried a thing or two… or maybe you think you have tried it all, and you’re still not where you want to be. What if I told you that there is a different path? A different approach to help you truly heal and live the life you want to live?
It’s no mistake that you have found yourself here… looking for help… support… guidance… something to get you out of stuckness… the “yuk”. You’re losing sleep at night, distracted during the day and just can’t seem to get it together. You’re consumed by sadness, fear, guilt and/or shame, feeling like an unmade bed … day after day after day. Maybe you’ve tried a thing or two… or maybe you think you have tried it all, and you’re still not where you want to be. What if I told you that there is a different path? A different approach to help you truly heal and live the life you want to live?
With 25+ yrs experience as a therapist, I enjoy and have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, stress management, & professional burnout. I particularly enjoy and have experience supporting other helping professionals in all of these areas. I appreciate using humor and gratitude in combination with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, EMDR, DBT strategies, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART; trauma modality). I truly love being a therapist and appreciate being allowed to be a part of such meaningful change in people's lives.
With 25+ yrs experience as a therapist, I enjoy and have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, stress management, & professional burnout. I particularly enjoy and have experience supporting other helping professionals in all of these areas. I appreciate using humor and gratitude in combination with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, EMDR, DBT strategies, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART; trauma modality). I truly love being a therapist and appreciate being allowed to be a part of such meaningful change in people's lives.
Cedar Branch Counseling Group, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
International Falls, MN 56649
Waitlist for new clients
Cedar Branch Counseling Staff are Licensed Therapists offering quality authentic counseling services. We offer in person and online telemental health video counseling. We specialize in depression, anxiety, Trauma Therapy including TFCBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered as well as Solution Focused and various integrated therapy as needed.
Cedar Branch Counseling Staff are Licensed Therapists offering quality authentic counseling services. We offer in person and online telemental health video counseling. We specialize in depression, anxiety, Trauma Therapy including TFCBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered as well as Solution Focused and various integrated therapy as needed.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.
I am a licensed psychologist who has extensive therapy experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school settings. I have provided individual, family and group therapy services to, as well as conducted psychological evaluations on, children, adolescents, adults and families of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions affiliations, sexual orientations, and levels of socioeconomic status. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems,and disorders usually diagnosed during childhood. I value each client as a unique individual and tailor my treatment approaches based on individual characteristics.
You really can have a life of abundance, peace, and joy! Starting therapy can be difficult, as some people are afraid that they won't be able to experience a real connection with their therapist. I can promise you that I am as genuine as it gets! We will work together to achieve whatever goals you want in life while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
You really can have a life of abundance, peace, and joy! Starting therapy can be difficult, as some people are afraid that they won't be able to experience a real connection with their therapist. I can promise you that I am as genuine as it gets! We will work together to achieve whatever goals you want in life while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping to navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to, I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram into my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
I'm here to not only listen, but help you find a path forward. I enjoy working with couples, folks struggling with anger, and helping to navigate and heal from trauma. If you are an angry person yourself or you have an angry teen that needs someone to talk to, I'm ready to listen and help. For couple's therapy, I follow the Gottman theory rather closely. Issues I can help with are broad, but cover general intimacy, infidelity, communication struggles, and so on. In the past few years, I've started incorporating the Enneagram into my work as well and found it helpful both in couple's and individual therapy.
I have many years of experience in human services; including the fields of mental health, social services, education, medicine and crisis intervention. I have worked with a variety of populations; urban and rural, racial and ethnic, cultural and religious, age and socio economic level. I have done counseling with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I have skills in crisis intervention, diagnosis and assessment, short term counseling, and group work. I have worked in the areas of sexual and domestic violence, serious and persistent mental illness, chronic pain and disease issues. I help clients adjust and cope with life changing events.
I have many years of experience in human services; including the fields of mental health, social services, education, medicine and crisis intervention. I have worked with a variety of populations; urban and rural, racial and ethnic, cultural and religious, age and socio economic level. I have done counseling with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I have skills in crisis intervention, diagnosis and assessment, short term counseling, and group work. I have worked in the areas of sexual and domestic violence, serious and persistent mental illness, chronic pain and disease issues. I help clients adjust and cope with life changing events.
MAP Behavioral Health Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PsyD, LP, LADC, APRN
Duluth, MN 55802
Immediate Openings Available! Welcome to MAP, a comprehensive mental health center dedicated to providing individual and family counseling and medication management/psychiatric-mental health care in a warm, welcoming environment.
Immediate Openings Available! Welcome to MAP, a comprehensive mental health center dedicated to providing individual and family counseling and medication management/psychiatric-mental health care in a warm, welcoming environment.
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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.