LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Elliot Park, Minneapolis, MN
The human experience is driven by connection, and I would be honored to join with you on your journey of connecting with self, soul, and spirit. I am committed to empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities and experiences to cultivate the life of growth and stability they desire. Whether your story has been impacted by justice involvement, substance use and addiction, relational conflict, or community and racial stigma, I would be honored to join with you on your path of breaking free of the chains that once held you, and empower you to become the author of your own story.
The human experience is driven by connection, and I would be honored to join with you on your journey of connecting with self, soul, and spirit. I am committed to empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities and experiences to cultivate the life of growth and stability they desire. Whether your story has been impacted by justice involvement, substance use and addiction, relational conflict, or community and racial stigma, I would be honored to join with you on your path of breaking free of the chains that once held you, and empower you to become the author of your own story.
I welcome all family structures and partnerships, including couples/partners, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, and interracial relationships.
My work as a Marriage and Family Therapy practitioner takes a holistic, Systems approach to relationships. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed lens to explore how connections shape experiences. In play therapy, I primarily use non-directive, experiential approaches to support children and families in navigating challenges and fostering growth together.
I welcome all family structures and partnerships, including couples/partners, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, and interracial relationships.
My work as a Marriage and Family Therapy practitioner takes a holistic, Systems approach to relationships. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed lens to explore how connections shape experiences. In play therapy, I primarily use non-directive, experiential approaches to support children and families in navigating challenges and fostering growth together.
Sometimes we need additional help to get through challenges or significant life events. Therapy is important to help you and your family heal and grow from things that impact the entire family. I, Dr. Erin Guyette, provide therapy services for individuals of all ages and families who are experiencing significant distress and focus on healthy daily living and personal well-being. Let's work together to address your personal or your family's mental health needs and create achievable goals. I am providing in-person and telehealth services at this time.
Sometimes we need additional help to get through challenges or significant life events. Therapy is important to help you and your family heal and grow from things that impact the entire family. I, Dr. Erin Guyette, provide therapy services for individuals of all ages and families who are experiencing significant distress and focus on healthy daily living and personal well-being. Let's work together to address your personal or your family's mental health needs and create achievable goals. I am providing in-person and telehealth services at this time.
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
I work with adults and couples, including LGBTQ+ folks, moving through trauma, identity shifts, life transitions, and persistent mental health challenges.
I'm a Complex Trauma & Integrative Practitioner specializing in somatic and nature-based healing. If you're carrying trauma, moving through a major life shift, or searching for deeper meaning, we'll work together to reconnect you with your body and your sense of self gently, and at your pace.
I work with adults and couples, including LGBTQ+ folks, moving through trauma, identity shifts, life transitions, and persistent mental health challenges.
I'm a Complex Trauma & Integrative Practitioner specializing in somatic and nature-based healing. If you're carrying trauma, moving through a major life shift, or searching for deeper meaning, we'll work together to reconnect you with your body and your sense of self gently, and at your pace.
I envision my ideal client as someone navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. They seek understanding, a safe space, and coping skills. Their goals include symptom management, improved relationships, self-understanding, and personal growth. They desire to feel better, to improve their quality of life, and to lead a fulfilling, balanced, and happy life. They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and I am here to guide and support them every step of the way.
I envision my ideal client as someone navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. They seek understanding, a safe space, and coping skills. Their goals include symptom management, improved relationships, self-understanding, and personal growth. They desire to feel better, to improve their quality of life, and to lead a fulfilling, balanced, and happy life. They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and I am here to guide and support them every step of the way.
I work with those who have experienced trauma and the troubling symptoms that arise from it. Struggles with relationships, a lack of motivation, and difficulties in navigating daily life can arise when past or present traumatic events get in the way. As a trauma-informed therapist and an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I can help you understand why you may feel hopeless, sad or anxious by gently examining and processing troubling life events together. To begin, I offer a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what it would be like to work together and determine if we would be a good fit.
I work with those who have experienced trauma and the troubling symptoms that arise from it. Struggles with relationships, a lack of motivation, and difficulties in navigating daily life can arise when past or present traumatic events get in the way. As a trauma-informed therapist and an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I can help you understand why you may feel hopeless, sad or anxious by gently examining and processing troubling life events together. To begin, I offer a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what it would be like to work together and determine if we would be a good fit.
I also work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and aim to provide a space that is open, thoughtful, and responsive to each person’s experience.
You may have insight into your thoughts and experiences, yet still feel caught in patterns that persist over time. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective but struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or recurring difficulties in relationships. I offer depth-oriented, psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and couples in Minneapolis–St. Paul. This work focuses on understanding the emotional patterns and underlying experiences that shape how you relate to yourself and others.
I also work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and aim to provide a space that is open, thoughtful, and responsive to each person’s experience.
You may have insight into your thoughts and experiences, yet still feel caught in patterns that persist over time. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective but struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or recurring difficulties in relationships. I offer depth-oriented, psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and couples in Minneapolis–St. Paul. This work focuses on understanding the emotional patterns and underlying experiences that shape how you relate to yourself and others.
Lora Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am the owner of Kos Counseling, and have been working in the mental health field for 20 years with an emphasis on serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks.
I work collaboratively with my clients from a strengths-based mindset. I help them learn tools to cope with stress, communicate, set boundaries, and manage depression and anxiety. I also work with religious trauma. Specifically, I often use DBT, CBT, Narrative, IFS, EMDR, dry humor, and sensorimotor techniques.
I am the owner of Kos Counseling, and have been working in the mental health field for 20 years with an emphasis on serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks.
I work collaboratively with my clients from a strengths-based mindset. I help them learn tools to cope with stress, communicate, set boundaries, and manage depression and anxiety. I also work with religious trauma. Specifically, I often use DBT, CBT, Narrative, IFS, EMDR, dry humor, and sensorimotor techniques.
Hello! I am a Clinical Psychologist fully licensed in Virginia, Hawaii, and Oregon and can provide telehealth mental health assessment and treatment for adults living in those states (no worries, it’s very simple to access the online platform). I have more than 15 years of experience working with veterans and can provide various assessments, including ESA, general psychological, Nexus letters, and Fitness for Duty assessments.
Hello! I am a Clinical Psychologist fully licensed in Virginia, Hawaii, and Oregon and can provide telehealth mental health assessment and treatment for adults living in those states (no worries, it’s very simple to access the online platform). I have more than 15 years of experience working with veterans and can provide various assessments, including ESA, general psychological, Nexus letters, and Fitness for Duty assessments.
It can feel like you were given a different social playbook than everyone else. Trying to keep up at work while managing friendships and family expectations can feel like a constant performance, leaving you depleted. This pressure often leads to a cycle of social burnout, persistent anxiety, and feeling completely misunderstood. You might wonder why balancing it all feels so draining, or if you'll ever find a rhythm that doesn't lead to exhaustion.
It can feel like you were given a different social playbook than everyone else. Trying to keep up at work while managing friendships and family expectations can feel like a constant performance, leaving you depleted. This pressure often leads to a cycle of social burnout, persistent anxiety, and feeling completely misunderstood. You might wonder why balancing it all feels so draining, or if you'll ever find a rhythm that doesn't lead to exhaustion.
On the surface, you’re the picture of success - polished, driven, and put-together. Your resume reads like a how-to guide on acing life, and those around you probably see you as a model of discipline and achievement. But deep down, there's a different story. You feel like you’re one misstep away from being unmasked as an imposter, or worse, a failure. The perfectionism that once fueled you now feels like a relentless critic, and that ever-present pressure to stay on top of things is starting to drain your spark. The more you push, the more you feel stuck in a never-ending battle with yourself.
On the surface, you’re the picture of success - polished, driven, and put-together. Your resume reads like a how-to guide on acing life, and those around you probably see you as a model of discipline and achievement. But deep down, there's a different story. You feel like you’re one misstep away from being unmasked as an imposter, or worse, a failure. The perfectionism that once fueled you now feels like a relentless critic, and that ever-present pressure to stay on top of things is starting to drain your spark. The more you push, the more you feel stuck in a never-ending battle with yourself.
I help women use the wisdom of their own bodies to heal from traumas large and small. I believe unrecognized trauma is the core and cause of much suffering women experience in daily life. I also believe, no matter your past experiences or your story, that you have the innate ability to feel whole again.
I help women use the wisdom of their own bodies to heal from traumas large and small. I believe unrecognized trauma is the core and cause of much suffering women experience in daily life. I also believe, no matter your past experiences or your story, that you have the innate ability to feel whole again.
As a person of color, a transnational and transracial adoptee, and a member of the queer community, I understand the struggle of trying to find providers who share your identity.
I work with adults from a variety of backgrounds and particularly like to work with adoptees, BIPOC folks, and queer folks. My clinical focus is on trauma (PTSD, cPTSD, systemic, relationship, religious, family, etc.) and I integrate a variety of modalities in my practice, including: relational, somatic, DBT, narrative, and psychodynamic therapy.
As a person of color, a transnational and transracial adoptee, and a member of the queer community, I understand the struggle of trying to find providers who share your identity.
I work with adults from a variety of backgrounds and particularly like to work with adoptees, BIPOC folks, and queer folks. My clinical focus is on trauma (PTSD, cPTSD, systemic, relationship, religious, family, etc.) and I integrate a variety of modalities in my practice, including: relational, somatic, DBT, narrative, and psychodynamic therapy.
Online Therapists
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant Life!
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant Life!
Eiko identifies as mixed, of Asian and European descent, gender non-conforming, and queer.
Eiko can help you expand your capacity to feel a wider range and intensity of feelings and increase self-compassion for yourself and others.
Eiko identifies as mixed, of Asian and European descent, gender non-conforming, and queer.
Eiko can help you expand your capacity to feel a wider range and intensity of feelings and increase self-compassion for yourself and others.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
Peak’s dedication to inclusivity begins with all of the members on our Team. Our diverse backgrounds, world-views, experiences and clinical interests have led us to do this important work, together. Our dedication to inclusivity extend beyond the radical acceptance of race, nationality, sexuality, gender, ability, education, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, education and more. Our dedication to this work also means that we never stop learning or looking for new and different ways to be more inclusive, informed and knowledgable to better serve our clients.
I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
I am licensed in CA, AZ and MN and can provide IN-PERSON in Minneapolis or Telehealth in all 3 States. Who doesn't want freedom in all aspects of life? I believe that true freedom comes from transformation of self from the inside out. We are not on this planet to struggle, rather to find the courage to let our light shine. If you feel stuck in your relationships, career or family; if inner peace and contentment elude you; if you feel lost and overwhelmed but aren’t sure why; if you feel that others got the instructions on how to do life but you missed the memo, perhaps it is time for a change. Life is short. You are worth this.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Are you struggling with emotional intimacy, trust, communicating, or taking up space?
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being—but they can also be a source of confusion and pain. In my work, I help people reclaim their capacity to emotionally connect to themselves and others. Together, we'll explore relational dynamics, and how some challenging relational patterns may be rooted in past traumatic experiences. Through this process, we'll increase insight and begin to develop new ways of thinking and relating—ones that foster connection rather than conflict and distance.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Are you struggling with emotional intimacy, trust, communicating, or taking up space?
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being—but they can also be a source of confusion and pain. In my work, I help people reclaim their capacity to emotionally connect to themselves and others. Together, we'll explore relational dynamics, and how some challenging relational patterns may be rooted in past traumatic experiences. Through this process, we'll increase insight and begin to develop new ways of thinking and relating—ones that foster connection rather than conflict and distance.
I am a Mixed Race, Mexican, Second Generation immigrant, Queer Femme.
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
I am a Mixed Race, Mexican, Second Generation immigrant, Queer Femme.
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Elliot Park, Minneapolis
- Downtown
- Downtown West
- East Bank-Nicollet Island
- Loring Park
- Marcy Holmes
- Phillips
- Stevens Square
- Ventura Village
Nearby Searches for Elliot Park, Minneapolis
- Cedar-Riverside
- Downtown
- Downtown West
- East Bank-Nicollet Island
- Loring Park
- Phillips
- Stevens Square
- Ventura Village
- West Bank
- Whittier
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.