LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN
I specialize in working with folks with within the queer and trans communities that may experience compounded effects on their mental health from holding a marginalized identity.
I support individuals, who are navigating the impact of past trauma, providing a safe, supportive space while utilizing EMDR in therapy. Another key part of my therapy practice is exploration of identities - whether related to gender, sexuality, relationship styles, or other aspects of self. Additionally, I support neurodivergent individuals in understanding their needs and discovering ways to engage with the world that feel authentic and sustainable. If you're struggling with anxious or PTSD symptoms that are affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you find balance and build skills to cope.
I specialize in working with folks with within the queer and trans communities that may experience compounded effects on their mental health from holding a marginalized identity.
I support individuals, who are navigating the impact of past trauma, providing a safe, supportive space while utilizing EMDR in therapy. Another key part of my therapy practice is exploration of identities - whether related to gender, sexuality, relationship styles, or other aspects of self. Additionally, I support neurodivergent individuals in understanding their needs and discovering ways to engage with the world that feel authentic and sustainable. If you're struggling with anxious or PTSD symptoms that are affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you find balance and build skills to cope.
Hi, I'm Lauren. I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach. I believe recovery is about more than reducing symptoms, it's about building a new relationship with yourself that is rooted in authenticity, flexibility, and compassion. My work is grounded in dignity, mindfulness, and evidence-based care. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without shame or judgment.
Hi, I'm Lauren. I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach. I believe recovery is about more than reducing symptoms, it's about building a new relationship with yourself that is rooted in authenticity, flexibility, and compassion. My work is grounded in dignity, mindfulness, and evidence-based care. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without shame or judgment.
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma. I work with clients in safely connecting with the present moment, as well as reconnecting with parts of themself with support and compassion.
No matter a client’s reason for seeking help, I lead from a place of curiosity and openness to begin the process of therapy. I hope to work as a team with clients to help actualize in their own strength in coping with life’s various challenges. I meet with clients who may be experiencing grief, identity crises, relationship issues and recovery from trauma. I work with clients in safely connecting with the present moment, as well as reconnecting with parts of themself with support and compassion.
Kyle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
2 Endorsed
Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN 55403
You look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back. Life feels like it’s racing by, and you’re struggling to keep up. You’ve tried to make changes, but they never seem to last. Substances that once helped now leave you feeling worse. Overwhelmed and stressed, you’ve lashed out at people who care—though you're just trying your best. If this feels familiar, I’m a therapist passionate about helping clients navigate substance use, gender and sexuality, anxiety, and depression to find clarity and lasting change.
You look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back. Life feels like it’s racing by, and you’re struggling to keep up. You’ve tried to make changes, but they never seem to last. Substances that once helped now leave you feeling worse. Overwhelmed and stressed, you’ve lashed out at people who care—though you're just trying your best. If this feels familiar, I’m a therapist passionate about helping clients navigate substance use, gender and sexuality, anxiety, and depression to find clarity and lasting change.
I’m a neurodiversity- and LGBTQ+-affirming therapist with advanced training in play therapy, complex trauma, and EMDR.
With kids I use child-centered play therapy. Some feelings are so big they’re beyond words, so I inspire healing through play! As a Registered Play Therapist I help children process major events, build confidence, and regulate emotions. I utilize parent sessions to help build your parental confidence, because you are no longer alone in this!
I’m a neurodiversity- and LGBTQ+-affirming therapist with advanced training in play therapy, complex trauma, and EMDR.
With kids I use child-centered play therapy. Some feelings are so big they’re beyond words, so I inspire healing through play! As a Registered Play Therapist I help children process major events, build confidence, and regulate emotions. I utilize parent sessions to help build your parental confidence, because you are no longer alone in this!
I specializes in working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, men’s issues, ADHD, grief and loss, including pet loss. I use a blend of compassion and humor to connect with clients while helping them improve their lives. I enjoy and have experience working with a wide variety of people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, including the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities. To schedule with a session as a new client, please call (763) 575-8086 ext 1.
I specializes in working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, men’s issues, ADHD, grief and loss, including pet loss. I use a blend of compassion and humor to connect with clients while helping them improve their lives. I enjoy and have experience working with a wide variety of people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, including the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities. To schedule with a session as a new client, please call (763) 575-8086 ext 1.
I’m a cis gay harm-reduction therapist supporting gay, bi, MSM, and queer men through identity, relationships, gender expectations, body-image pressure, or healing from the lingering echoes of bullying.
Rooted in mindfulness and spirituality study at the U of M’s Bakken Center, I blend somatic awareness with Brainspotting to bridge the mind-body-spirit connection. Whether you’re seeking deep energetic shifts or simply need an irreverent, unapologetic ally, I’m here to help you find your own real, effective version of healing and growth that is truly yours.
I’m a cis gay harm-reduction therapist supporting gay, bi, MSM, and queer men through identity, relationships, gender expectations, body-image pressure, or healing from the lingering echoes of bullying.
Rooted in mindfulness and spirituality study at the U of M’s Bakken Center, I blend somatic awareness with Brainspotting to bridge the mind-body-spirit connection. Whether you’re seeking deep energetic shifts or simply need an irreverent, unapologetic ally, I’m here to help you find your own real, effective version of healing and growth that is truly yours.
I BELIEVE: 1) It is in the context of relationship that we make the deepest change. 2) We grow and excel in an environment with just the right amount of support & challenge. 3) We must feel understood--by ourselves, yes, and often by another--before we can make change. 4) Engaging in our passions make us come alive. These four core beliefs guide my work as a psychologist, life coach, author, radio host, and performer. Working collaboratively and fostering safe spaces, together we can increase awareness and create experiences that allow our best selves to emerge.
I BELIEVE: 1) It is in the context of relationship that we make the deepest change. 2) We grow and excel in an environment with just the right amount of support & challenge. 3) We must feel understood--by ourselves, yes, and often by another--before we can make change. 4) Engaging in our passions make us come alive. These four core beliefs guide my work as a psychologist, life coach, author, radio host, and performer. Working collaboratively and fostering safe spaces, together we can increase awareness and create experiences that allow our best selves to emerge.
I work most often with gay men navigating identity, sexuality, and relationships.
You want to live a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling, but for various reasons this feels hard to get to on your own. I help men who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and lost reconnect to confidence, hope, and connection.
I work most often with gay men navigating identity, sexuality, and relationships.
You want to live a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling, but for various reasons this feels hard to get to on your own. I help men who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and lost reconnect to confidence, hope, and connection.
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 12-30 & EMDR for ages 16+. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, body image, disordered eating, dissociation, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
I am a trans-genderqueer femme, disabled radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy exclusively for trans youth & young adults ages 12-30 & EMDR for ages 16+. I provide healthcare letters for all ages, youth and adults, in one 30 min session. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, body image, disordered eating, dissociation, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.
Our ideal clients are LGBTQ+ individuals, polyamorous folks, and high-achieving cycle-breakers tired of forcing themselves into traditional molds.
I specialize in queer-affirming, kink-positive care, racial identity, and ENM/polyamory, offering integrative somatic tools to heal mind and body from old hurts. I accept UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Optum, Oscar, UMR, and Private Pay across all licensed states. For Georgia residents, I also accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and Humana.
Our ideal clients are LGBTQ+ individuals, polyamorous folks, and high-achieving cycle-breakers tired of forcing themselves into traditional molds.
I specialize in queer-affirming, kink-positive care, racial identity, and ENM/polyamory, offering integrative somatic tools to heal mind and body from old hurts. I accept UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Optum, Oscar, UMR, and Private Pay across all licensed states. For Georgia residents, I also accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and Humana.
You just don’t know what to do. Feeling stuck and struggling to make a decision. No matter what you do it’s never enough. Overwhelmed and frustrated, the fear of doing the wrong thing is paralyzing. Everything is on the line and you need help figuring things out. Exhausted from the worrying, tired of the feelings of sadness, preventing you from thriving. You are ready for relief, you are ready for help.
You just don’t know what to do. Feeling stuck and struggling to make a decision. No matter what you do it’s never enough. Overwhelmed and frustrated, the fear of doing the wrong thing is paralyzing. Everything is on the line and you need help figuring things out. Exhausted from the worrying, tired of the feelings of sadness, preventing you from thriving. You are ready for relief, you are ready for help.
Tonio Gonzales Ogas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have an affinity for BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ and queer individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma throughout their lifetime.
Within my time as a therapist, I have propelled my skills to focus mainly on the following areas of mental health, aka, my trifecta: anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. I do culturally-and-trauma-informed ADHD testing and therapy and I am one of the few queer people of color in the Midwest that can tailor these specialties towards my patient's strengths and skills.
I have an affinity for BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ and queer individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma throughout their lifetime.
Within my time as a therapist, I have propelled my skills to focus mainly on the following areas of mental health, aka, my trifecta: anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. I do culturally-and-trauma-informed ADHD testing and therapy and I am one of the few queer people of color in the Midwest that can tailor these specialties towards my patient's strengths and skills.
I am EMDR trained and I currently have availability for both virtual and in-person sessions, and you can schedule directly with me through my website on this page.
I am EMDR trained and I currently have availability for both virtual and in-person sessions, and you can schedule directly with me through my website on this page.
I am deeply passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults as they explore and navigate identity, relationships, life transitions, and the many challenges that can make life feel overwhelming.
My passion for mental health is shaped by both personal experience and my work with children, teens, and families. I believe our mental health is deeply connected to the world around us, and I take a person-in-environment approach that considers the impact of relationships, identity, and larger social systems on our well-being.
I am deeply passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults as they explore and navigate identity, relationships, life transitions, and the many challenges that can make life feel overwhelming.
My passion for mental health is shaped by both personal experience and my work with children, teens, and families. I believe our mental health is deeply connected to the world around us, and I take a person-in-environment approach that considers the impact of relationships, identity, and larger social systems on our well-being.
I am a queer Femme with over 25 years of psychotherapy experience working with queer (LGBTQAI) individuals and families.
Even though your life is pretty good, do you feel like something is missing? Seeking inner calm, improved relationships, and life satisfaction? I provide in-depth therapy where you can develop skills to tolerate difficult feelings, develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into your life patterns. Mindfulness, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and attachment-style therapies can help you to understand and change your patterns in life. I am also informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, dance, & psychoanalysis. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am a queer Femme with over 25 years of psychotherapy experience working with queer (LGBTQAI) individuals and families.
Even though your life is pretty good, do you feel like something is missing? Seeking inner calm, improved relationships, and life satisfaction? I provide in-depth therapy where you can develop skills to tolerate difficult feelings, develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into your life patterns. Mindfulness, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and attachment-style therapies can help you to understand and change your patterns in life. I am also informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, dance, & psychoanalysis. I look forward to hearing from you!
Josette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, AuDHD, cis-female therapist that works with adult 18+ for individual with trauma, depression, anxiety, shame, attachment issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, late diagnosed Autism Level 1, and ADHD.
Through early connections we learn about ourselves, others and our world. Sometimes, safe connections and acceptance have been missing in our lives due to neurodivergence, social rejection, abuse or neglect. We may walk through life feeling like outsiders struggling to understand the world and ourselves. I work to provide a safe place to unmask and develop self compassion, self acceptance and healing. I offer collaborative, nonjudgmental support to explore your strengths and manage life's challenges. My style is compassionate yet direct, and utilizes multiple evidence-based therapy models.
I am a queer, AuDHD, cis-female therapist that works with adult 18+ for individual with trauma, depression, anxiety, shame, attachment issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, late diagnosed Autism Level 1, and ADHD.
Through early connections we learn about ourselves, others and our world. Sometimes, safe connections and acceptance have been missing in our lives due to neurodivergence, social rejection, abuse or neglect. We may walk through life feeling like outsiders struggling to understand the world and ourselves. I work to provide a safe place to unmask and develop self compassion, self acceptance and healing. I offer collaborative, nonjudgmental support to explore your strengths and manage life's challenges. My style is compassionate yet direct, and utilizes multiple evidence-based therapy models.
Humans aren’t one-size-fits-all, so therapy shouldn’t be either. I look forward to figuring out with you how to get you to where you want to be… “living your best life”, as they say. Together, we'll blend different types of therapies, such as Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and others, while using a trauma-informed lens to help you heal and grow.
Humans aren’t one-size-fits-all, so therapy shouldn’t be either. I look forward to figuring out with you how to get you to where you want to be… “living your best life”, as they say. Together, we'll blend different types of therapies, such as Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and others, while using a trauma-informed lens to help you heal and grow.
You may be experiencing a sense of disconnection due to chronic stress or being in constant survival mode. Unacknowledged or unprocessed experiences with trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, can lead to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. This can show up as overfunctioning, fatigue, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-talk. Life doesn't have to feel this way. Together, we will work toward cultivating a deeper sense of safety, connection, and resilience, helping you feel more grounded in mind and body.
You may be experiencing a sense of disconnection due to chronic stress or being in constant survival mode. Unacknowledged or unprocessed experiences with trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, can lead to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. This can show up as overfunctioning, fatigue, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-talk. Life doesn't have to feel this way. Together, we will work toward cultivating a deeper sense of safety, connection, and resilience, helping you feel more grounded in mind and body.
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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.