LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, MN
I greatly enjoy working with adults (18+) who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and/or anybody navigating gender identity, perfectionism, life transitions, anxiety, self-worth, and/or self-compassion.
At its core, my therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, liberatory, and collaborative. I strive to be a steady and warm presence, a good listener, and to create a space where folks feel deeply accepted, understood, and valued. I approach the therapeutic relationship with gentle curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and a touch of humor.
I greatly enjoy working with adults (18+) who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and/or anybody navigating gender identity, perfectionism, life transitions, anxiety, self-worth, and/or self-compassion.
At its core, my therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, liberatory, and collaborative. I strive to be a steady and warm presence, a good listener, and to create a space where folks feel deeply accepted, understood, and valued. I approach the therapeutic relationship with gentle curiosity, compassion, authenticity, and a touch of humor.
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
I often work with trans and queer community and folks with marginalized relationship structures/embodiments.
My style is highly relational and focused on connection to the past through curiosity in here and now. I use a contemporary relational psychoanalytic lens, and am informed by queer and post modern theory. I have received training from the MN Psychoanalytic Society and Institute as well as sexual health and gender specialty supervision and training (ASSECT.)
I often work with trans and queer community and folks with marginalized relationship structures/embodiments.
My style is highly relational and focused on connection to the past through curiosity in here and now. I use a contemporary relational psychoanalytic lens, and am informed by queer and post modern theory. I have received training from the MN Psychoanalytic Society and Institute as well as sexual health and gender specialty supervision and training (ASSECT.)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, parenting, LGBTQIA issues, and couples therapy.
Are you trying to be a great parent, a loving partner, and a top performer at work—while still remembering to sleep, eat something green, and maybe have a hobby? No big deal, right? I'm Karl, a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I work with men who are juggling the very real pressures of work, relationships, fatherhood, and identity.
Whether you’re having the same argument about dishes (again), worrying you’re messing up your kids, or feeling like life’s treadmill is permanently set to “sprint,” I’m here to help you slow down, catch your breath, and reconnect with yourself.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, parenting, LGBTQIA issues, and couples therapy.
Are you trying to be a great parent, a loving partner, and a top performer at work—while still remembering to sleep, eat something green, and maybe have a hobby? No big deal, right? I'm Karl, a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I work with men who are juggling the very real pressures of work, relationships, fatherhood, and identity.
Whether you’re having the same argument about dishes (again), worrying you’re messing up your kids, or feeling like life’s treadmill is permanently set to “sprint,” I’m here to help you slow down, catch your breath, and reconnect with yourself.
Most of the people who find their way to me aren't in crisis. They're living something harder to name: a life that looks right from the outside and feels quietly off from the inside. Burnout that a long weekend doesn't touch. A relationship that has grown distant without a clear reason. A transition that has left them uncertain about what comes next. They've often tried to reason their way through it. Some have tried therapy before and didn't feel like they were getting anywhere. Together we slow things down, look honestly at what's driving the experience, and build from there. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Most of the people who find their way to me aren't in crisis. They're living something harder to name: a life that looks right from the outside and feels quietly off from the inside. Burnout that a long weekend doesn't touch. A relationship that has grown distant without a clear reason. A transition that has left them uncertain about what comes next. They've often tried to reason their way through it. Some have tried therapy before and didn't feel like they were getting anywhere. Together we slow things down, look honestly at what's driving the experience, and build from there. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
We are all deserving of joy, optimism and healthy relationships. Being human is a vulnerable experience and there are things we’re not taught or prepared for. We all seek acceptance and to be loved and cared for, yet many of us may struggle to find that as a result of past relationships and experiences.
We are all deserving of joy, optimism and healthy relationships. Being human is a vulnerable experience and there are things we’re not taught or prepared for. We all seek acceptance and to be loved and cared for, yet many of us may struggle to find that as a result of past relationships and experiences.
I have worked with folks across a wide array of presenting concerns, including managing symptoms of anxiety, mood dysregulation, and depression, healing with/from trauma, managing grief and loss, recovery from substance abuse and addiction, chronic illness, & LGBT issues.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, supervision, and training.
I have worked with folks across a wide array of presenting concerns, including managing symptoms of anxiety, mood dysregulation, and depression, healing with/from trauma, managing grief and loss, recovery from substance abuse and addiction, chronic illness, & LGBT issues.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, supervision, and training.
Meredith has extensive experience with LGBTQIA+ populations, Transgender health, women's health, gender roles & societal expectations, romantic relationships, sexual violence, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.
Meredith believes that therapy is a collaborative process where both the client and Meredith can actively ‘lean in’ together and support the client’s inherent wisdom & strengths to lead to a healing space. “I am typically described as warm, empathic, and honest while incorporating an appropriate sense of humor.” She consistently incorporates her values of authenticity and transparency throughout the therapeutic process and tends to work best with clients who welcome honest feedback.
Meredith has extensive experience with LGBTQIA+ populations, Transgender health, women's health, gender roles & societal expectations, romantic relationships, sexual violence, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.
Meredith believes that therapy is a collaborative process where both the client and Meredith can actively ‘lean in’ together and support the client’s inherent wisdom & strengths to lead to a healing space. “I am typically described as warm, empathic, and honest while incorporating an appropriate sense of humor.” She consistently incorporates her values of authenticity and transparency throughout the therapeutic process and tends to work best with clients who welcome honest feedback.
Do you question if you're expecting too much from your significant other? Are you anxious about your relationship but unsure how to make it better? Have you struggled to get your partner to take your concerns seriously or join you in therapy?
I support women who feel lonely in their relationships develop the tools to make it better. I'll help you break the patterns that disrupt connection and understand the root causes of your relationship issues. We'll work together to identify what actually works for your unique situation. You'll walk away from therapy feeling empowered, confident, and a lot less anxious.
Do you question if you're expecting too much from your significant other? Are you anxious about your relationship but unsure how to make it better? Have you struggled to get your partner to take your concerns seriously or join you in therapy?
I support women who feel lonely in their relationships develop the tools to make it better. I'll help you break the patterns that disrupt connection and understand the root causes of your relationship issues. We'll work together to identify what actually works for your unique situation. You'll walk away from therapy feeling empowered, confident, and a lot less anxious.
At Uptown Center for Psychotherapy, we help people make sense of the thoughts, feelings, and “why do I keep doing that?” moments that show up in real life. Our clinicians mix warmth, humor, and practical strategies so therapy feels like a real conversation—not a lecture or a blank stare. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship stress, burnout, or just feeling stuck, we offer a supportive space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
At Uptown Center for Psychotherapy, we help people make sense of the thoughts, feelings, and “why do I keep doing that?” moments that show up in real life. Our clinicians mix warmth, humor, and practical strategies so therapy feels like a real conversation—not a lecture or a blank stare. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship stress, burnout, or just feeling stuck, we offer a supportive space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
Whether you are entering therapy with a clear vision of what you are looking for or are more uncertain of your goals, I will work with you to come up with strategies for growth and the development of optimal emotional health and functioning. I believe that healing occurs through the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and confidential environment I will help you to better understand patterns (which are often outside of your awareness) that lead to emotional distress. Recognition of these patterns empowers you to make choices that can lead to life long change.
Whether you are entering therapy with a clear vision of what you are looking for or are more uncertain of your goals, I will work with you to come up with strategies for growth and the development of optimal emotional health and functioning. I believe that healing occurs through the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and confidential environment I will help you to better understand patterns (which are often outside of your awareness) that lead to emotional distress. Recognition of these patterns empowers you to make choices that can lead to life long change.
Jeannine Katherine Myrvik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, MN 55403
I have been working with adults experiencing life challenges for the last 20 years. I believe the vulnerability of seeking help to make your life better is pure courage. I understand the investment required in doing this work and seek to make your time in therapy valuable and worthwhile. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients say that I am able to understand their situations quickly, and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills oriented therapist who has many ideas for strategies in working towards your goals.
I have been working with adults experiencing life challenges for the last 20 years. I believe the vulnerability of seeking help to make your life better is pure courage. I understand the investment required in doing this work and seek to make your time in therapy valuable and worthwhile. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients say that I am able to understand their situations quickly, and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills oriented therapist who has many ideas for strategies in working towards your goals.
Kelsey Sorensen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, MN 55403
I am passionate about supporting women as they navigate the perinatal period - pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This is a period of transformation, where we may experience changes emotionally, physically, interpersonally, and with identity. The experience surrounding pregnancy and birth, especially when one or both don’t go as planned, can increase feelings of distress, isolation, and overwhelm - adding challenge to an already intense life transition. We tend to have a lot of judgements about how we "should" feel during this time, and it can be quite upsetting when that doesn't match our experience.
I am passionate about supporting women as they navigate the perinatal period - pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This is a period of transformation, where we may experience changes emotionally, physically, interpersonally, and with identity. The experience surrounding pregnancy and birth, especially when one or both don’t go as planned, can increase feelings of distress, isolation, and overwhelm - adding challenge to an already intense life transition. We tend to have a lot of judgements about how we "should" feel during this time, and it can be quite upsetting when that doesn't match our experience.
Let me help guide you on your path to healing. We often repeat the same patterns without knowing why or understanding how to break free of these unhealthy cycles. By working together with my clients, we're able to recognize these patterns and get to the underlying root of where and how they may have developed. This process helps give my clients better clarity and insight of their own emotional experience, inner world, and behaviors. By understanding and healing from our past, we're able to improve our relationships with ourselves and with others.
Let me help guide you on your path to healing. We often repeat the same patterns without knowing why or understanding how to break free of these unhealthy cycles. By working together with my clients, we're able to recognize these patterns and get to the underlying root of where and how they may have developed. This process helps give my clients better clarity and insight of their own emotional experience, inner world, and behaviors. By understanding and healing from our past, we're able to improve our relationships with ourselves and with others.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, women's health issues, chronic pain and chronic health conditions, healing from religious trauma, and perinatal mental health. I believe that therapy can be beneficial for anyone and am honored to hold space for the individuals that I see. I am considerate of my client's evolving needs and create a safe space where change can happen.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, women's health issues, chronic pain and chronic health conditions, healing from religious trauma, and perinatal mental health. I believe that therapy can be beneficial for anyone and am honored to hold space for the individuals that I see. I am considerate of my client's evolving needs and create a safe space where change can happen.
Whoever you are and whatever you bring with you, I'm glad you're here! I'm a relational therapist who enjoys supporting people across the lifespan in navigating transitions, exploring identity, and strengthening relationships. I am particularly drawn to working with teens, Jewish folks, couples—particularly those in interracial/intercultural relationships, those working to heal personal, relational, or intergenerational trauma, and anyone desiring depth work and personal insight. I have particular skills working with Neurodiverse clients, drawing on my personal experience and clinical practice.
Whoever you are and whatever you bring with you, I'm glad you're here! I'm a relational therapist who enjoys supporting people across the lifespan in navigating transitions, exploring identity, and strengthening relationships. I am particularly drawn to working with teens, Jewish folks, couples—particularly those in interracial/intercultural relationships, those working to heal personal, relational, or intergenerational trauma, and anyone desiring depth work and personal insight. I have particular skills working with Neurodiverse clients, drawing on my personal experience and clinical practice.
I believe that providing a collaborative, calm, non-judgmental, and empathic environment is key to encouraging healing and growth. My aim is to help guide clients through choices that move them toward living a more valued life. Having worked in the advertising & marketing fields for many years, I'm intimately familiar with the fast-paced and performance-demanding environment that many of us are faced with in modern society and strive to find ways to bring a sense of calm to everyday life.
I believe that providing a collaborative, calm, non-judgmental, and empathic environment is key to encouraging healing and growth. My aim is to help guide clients through choices that move them toward living a more valued life. Having worked in the advertising & marketing fields for many years, I'm intimately familiar with the fast-paced and performance-demanding environment that many of us are faced with in modern society and strive to find ways to bring a sense of calm to everyday life.
I am a white, queer ciswoman, passionate about all things process.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
I am a white, queer ciswoman, passionate about all things process.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.
Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.
Hello! At some point or another, we all benefit from talking to another person to work through problems, explore who we are, or just get thoughts or feelings outside of our head. I'd love to be that external person for you! With an emphasis on human connection, our sessions may look different week to week. Some weeks there might be a focus on problem solving, others an exploration of patterns, and some may just be talking about things (we call this externalizing!).
From young kids to older adults, we face transitions in every stage of life. I'm here to listen without judgement and help you navigate anything life throws your way!
Hello! At some point or another, we all benefit from talking to another person to work through problems, explore who we are, or just get thoughts or feelings outside of our head. I'd love to be that external person for you! With an emphasis on human connection, our sessions may look different week to week. Some weeks there might be a focus on problem solving, others an exploration of patterns, and some may just be talking about things (we call this externalizing!).
From young kids to older adults, we face transitions in every stage of life. I'm here to listen without judgement and help you navigate anything life throws your way!
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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.