LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Webster Groves, MO
Queer, kinky, or non-monogamous (open, poly, ENM, etc) and want to work with a counselor that is open and comfortable talking these identities?
My speciality is working with individuals and partners that might be considered "untraditional" with being LGBTQIA+, open, poly, and/or ethically non-monogamous. Society has created it's own rules and you have decided that your relationship deserves to be defined as you and your partner(s) see fit. I'll work with you on that exploration from your POV.
Queer, kinky, or non-monogamous (open, poly, ENM, etc) and want to work with a counselor that is open and comfortable talking these identities?
My speciality is working with individuals and partners that might be considered "untraditional" with being LGBTQIA+, open, poly, and/or ethically non-monogamous. Society has created it's own rules and you have decided that your relationship deserves to be defined as you and your partner(s) see fit. I'll work with you on that exploration from your POV.
Jason Eccker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a social worker, my goal is to partner with my clients so that they may achieve their goals. I have a diverse background in treating trauma, addiction and mental health from a strengths-based perspective, and I have been successful in helping clients to integrate long-term solutions in their daily lives. I feel that my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients as one of my biggest strengths. For those suffering from PTSD/other past trauma, I offer EMDR therapy which continues to be researched as highly effective for individuals suffering from these conditions.
As a social worker, my goal is to partner with my clients so that they may achieve their goals. I have a diverse background in treating trauma, addiction and mental health from a strengths-based perspective, and I have been successful in helping clients to integrate long-term solutions in their daily lives. I feel that my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients as one of my biggest strengths. For those suffering from PTSD/other past trauma, I offer EMDR therapy which continues to be researched as highly effective for individuals suffering from these conditions.
I specialize in offering trauma-informed therapy to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults residing in Missouri.
My approach involves guiding clients to slow down and mindfully connect with their bodies. I use a trauma-informed practice that honors the information we receive from our protective parts and bodies, rather than ignoring or pushing past them. This approach helps clients develop more connection with themselves and flexibility in their nervous systems.
I specialize in offering trauma-informed therapy to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults residing in Missouri.
My approach involves guiding clients to slow down and mindfully connect with their bodies. I use a trauma-informed practice that honors the information we receive from our protective parts and bodies, rather than ignoring or pushing past them. This approach helps clients develop more connection with themselves and flexibility in their nervous systems.
I’m a queer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ folks and other deeply caring, justice-aware, highly sensitive people, especially those navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, and anxiety.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. Together, we’ll notice patterns, explore what’s underneath, and practice new ways of relating, both to yourself and others. I draw from relational-cultural, mindfulness, and narrative therapies to help you deepen self-compassion, heal from trauma, and strengthen connection.
I’m a queer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ folks and other deeply caring, justice-aware, highly sensitive people, especially those navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, and anxiety.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. Together, we’ll notice patterns, explore what’s underneath, and practice new ways of relating, both to yourself and others. I draw from relational-cultural, mindfulness, and narrative therapies to help you deepen self-compassion, heal from trauma, and strengthen connection.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who practices both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive experience working with client's from diverse backgrounds. My training as a social worker has given me the understanding of how both childhood and current life circumstances impact people. I work to assist client's in understanding how they deal with these problems. My goal is never to provide answers for people, but to help people to understand themselves so that they can function and operate independently of their conflicts and problems.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who practices both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive experience working with client's from diverse backgrounds. My training as a social worker has given me the understanding of how both childhood and current life circumstances impact people. I work to assist client's in understanding how they deal with these problems. My goal is never to provide answers for people, but to help people to understand themselves so that they can function and operate independently of their conflicts and problems.
My name is Wendy, and I am an EMDR-trained, provisionally licensed trans therapist.
Processing our emotions makes us more resilient and helps us better understand ourselves. EMDR is an especially useful tool for reprocessing traumatic memories and improving self-worth. Additionally, I equip clients with innovative coping skills for anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
My name is Wendy, and I am an EMDR-trained, provisionally licensed trans therapist.
Processing our emotions makes us more resilient and helps us better understand ourselves. EMDR is an especially useful tool for reprocessing traumatic memories and improving self-worth. Additionally, I equip clients with innovative coping skills for anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
I'm a queer therapist passionate about working with people who want support in navigating life's complexities.
I integrate a variety of modalities in sessions, including parts work, attachment theory, somatic techniques, and creative exploration. I utilize a trauma-informed perspective, operating from a place of non-judgment and curiosity. I view therapy as a collaborative process that helps us rebuild connection to ourselves, our loved ones, and our community.
I'm a queer therapist passionate about working with people who want support in navigating life's complexities.
I integrate a variety of modalities in sessions, including parts work, attachment theory, somatic techniques, and creative exploration. I utilize a trauma-informed perspective, operating from a place of non-judgment and curiosity. I view therapy as a collaborative process that helps us rebuild connection to ourselves, our loved ones, and our community.
Taking the first step towards improving your relationship with yourself and others requires an acknowledgement and recognition of challenges that continue to reveal themselves over time. The next step revolves around making the decision to make proactive change. What about the next step? Finding a practitioner who can meet your needs requires you to email, call, and schedule an initial consultation where both you and the clinician screen one another. If it's not the right fit, you would restart the process to find another. What if we could make that process easy for you?
Taking the first step towards improving your relationship with yourself and others requires an acknowledgement and recognition of challenges that continue to reveal themselves over time. The next step revolves around making the decision to make proactive change. What about the next step? Finding a practitioner who can meet your needs requires you to email, call, and schedule an initial consultation where both you and the clinician screen one another. If it's not the right fit, you would restart the process to find another. What if we could make that process easy for you?
Kathryn Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who feel less than welcome in our culture, including the gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, gifted, multipassionate, entrepreneurial, artistic, etc.
You care deeply—about people, justice, beauty, truth. You might be an artist, activist, entrepreneur, gender non-conforming person, or deep thinker carrying invisible grief, burnout, or overwhelm. Maybe you have ADHD and feel like your big ideas outpace your capacity. Or maybe you’ve hit a wall—exhausted, scattered, unsure what's next. You're not looking for a quick fix. You want to feel whole again, to reconnect with meaning, and to move through the world without losing yourself. You want to talk to someone comfortable with unconventional terrain who can join with you in the difficult work of mapping out new territory.
I work with people who feel less than welcome in our culture, including the gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, gifted, multipassionate, entrepreneurial, artistic, etc.
You care deeply—about people, justice, beauty, truth. You might be an artist, activist, entrepreneur, gender non-conforming person, or deep thinker carrying invisible grief, burnout, or overwhelm. Maybe you have ADHD and feel like your big ideas outpace your capacity. Or maybe you’ve hit a wall—exhausted, scattered, unsure what's next. You're not looking for a quick fix. You want to feel whole again, to reconnect with meaning, and to move through the world without losing yourself. You want to talk to someone comfortable with unconventional terrain who can join with you in the difficult work of mapping out new territory.
I am glad to provide care to clients with a variety of presenting issues. I particularly value providing affirmative care to members of diverse communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. My hope as a therapist is to help clients connect with their love and respect for themselves, as well as find new strategies for coping.
I am glad to provide care to clients with a variety of presenting issues. I particularly value providing affirmative care to members of diverse communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. My hope as a therapist is to help clients connect with their love and respect for themselves, as well as find new strategies for coping.
Have you been combing the St. Louis area for a therapist, only to be discouraged because no one felt like the right fit? Been there. Have you been putting off seeing someone because the thought of laying on a chaise lounge, talking about yourself to a stranger across the room for an hour gives you heartburn? Been there. Have you been avoiding getting help because you feel like that means you actually have to acknowledge that you need it? Holy moly, I’ve been there. While I can’t speak to your experience, I understand that the decision to go to therapy can feel impossibly hard. Seeking therapy/treatment shouldn’t feel like a burden.
Have you been combing the St. Louis area for a therapist, only to be discouraged because no one felt like the right fit? Been there. Have you been putting off seeing someone because the thought of laying on a chaise lounge, talking about yourself to a stranger across the room for an hour gives you heartburn? Been there. Have you been avoiding getting help because you feel like that means you actually have to acknowledge that you need it? Holy moly, I’ve been there. While I can’t speak to your experience, I understand that the decision to go to therapy can feel impossibly hard. Seeking therapy/treatment shouldn’t feel like a burden.
I have experience working with couples, non-traditional relationships, family system-related concerns, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, sexual challenges, poly concerns, religious trauma, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic illness, and reproductive grief.
The therapeutic relationship is one of healing and hope. Facilitating that relationship is very important because I understand the value of working with someone, not pushing an agenda onto your situation. Someone outside our problems who has no investment in how we handle those problems can offer limitless perspective and an abundance of compassion. In addition to being a listening ear, therapists have many resources and tools to help us navigate whatever challenges and changes life throws at us. This is the type of therapist I strive to be.
I have experience working with couples, non-traditional relationships, family system-related concerns, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, sexual challenges, poly concerns, religious trauma, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic illness, and reproductive grief.
The therapeutic relationship is one of healing and hope. Facilitating that relationship is very important because I understand the value of working with someone, not pushing an agenda onto your situation. Someone outside our problems who has no investment in how we handle those problems can offer limitless perspective and an abundance of compassion. In addition to being a listening ear, therapists have many resources and tools to help us navigate whatever challenges and changes life throws at us. This is the type of therapist I strive to be.
Do you feel like you're treading water, barely holding it together, or sinking under stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion? Maybe you're worn out from pretending to be okay when you're not. You might be the caretaker, the strong one, the peacekeeper and always showing up for others but neglecting yourself. Deep down, you want to feel whole again, to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic version of you that’s been buried under pain, pressure, or past trauma. You deserve to come home to yourself.
Do you feel like you're treading water, barely holding it together, or sinking under stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion? Maybe you're worn out from pretending to be okay when you're not. You might be the caretaker, the strong one, the peacekeeper and always showing up for others but neglecting yourself. Deep down, you want to feel whole again, to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic version of you that’s been buried under pain, pressure, or past trauma. You deserve to come home to yourself.
As a polyamorous gay man that grew up in the South, I have often found myself at different thresholds trying to figure out how to move through them.
I am generally eclectic in my approach with clients. I have found in my time working with clients that there is no one magic strategy. Therefore, I work with clients to build an environment of trust and comfort. This is the first and best step toward finding a therapeutic journey that fits each client.
As a polyamorous gay man that grew up in the South, I have often found myself at different thresholds trying to figure out how to move through them.
I am generally eclectic in my approach with clients. I have found in my time working with clients that there is no one magic strategy. Therefore, I work with clients to build an environment of trust and comfort. This is the first and best step toward finding a therapeutic journey that fits each client.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and seasoned yoga instructor with over 20 years experience. I take a body-centered approach and specialize in couples and individuals under stress. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and also the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy. If you are tired of talking about your issues and getting nowhere, then I can help. I go beyond traditional talk therapy methods to get to the heart of the problem, so that you can mend that great divide of heart, body and mind and get the love you deserve.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and seasoned yoga instructor with over 20 years experience. I take a body-centered approach and specialize in couples and individuals under stress. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and also the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy. If you are tired of talking about your issues and getting nowhere, then I can help. I go beyond traditional talk therapy methods to get to the heart of the problem, so that you can mend that great divide of heart, body and mind and get the love you deserve.
Navigating today’s world is not easy at any age. Whether someone is forming new friendships, managing relationships, balancing school, work, or family life, or moving through major transitions, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. The pace of change and the weight of daily responsibilities can leave anyone feeling like they are on an emotional rollercoaster.
Navigating today’s world is not easy at any age. Whether someone is forming new friendships, managing relationships, balancing school, work, or family life, or moving through major transitions, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. The pace of change and the weight of daily responsibilities can leave anyone feeling like they are on an emotional rollercoaster.
Life is constantly evolving, and I encourage my clients to embrace change & make the commitment to do so. The decision to seek therapy is not always easy, so I commend you for taking the first step. My office is a judgement-free zone, where you are free to express yourself in an empathetic and compassionate setting.
Life is constantly evolving, and I encourage my clients to embrace change & make the commitment to do so. The decision to seek therapy is not always easy, so I commend you for taking the first step. My office is a judgement-free zone, where you are free to express yourself in an empathetic and compassionate setting.
I work especially well with women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who know themselves deeply yet are searching for more in their lives and relationships. I help people of all backgrounds deepen their natural ability to be with life as it unfolds. I enjoy co-creating a compassionate and curious space for parts of my clients and experiences they aren’t ready to be alone with, and bringing gentle attention to aspects that are outside their awareness. I specialize in sexual health, sexuality and healing sexual trauma.
I work especially well with women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who know themselves deeply yet are searching for more in their lives and relationships. I help people of all backgrounds deepen their natural ability to be with life as it unfolds. I enjoy co-creating a compassionate and curious space for parts of my clients and experiences they aren’t ready to be alone with, and bringing gentle attention to aspects that are outside their awareness. I specialize in sexual health, sexuality and healing sexual trauma.
Whether you're a parent struggling with the balance of it all, a healthcare worker who's overworked and burnt out, or a therapist who feels like they have nothing left to give, I'm here to hold space for you and help you find new ways of coping. My motto in therapy is often, "It's not about feeling better but getting better at feeling". Emotions do not disappear overnight but we can find so many strategies to cope with them to improve our day-to-day life.
Whether you're a parent struggling with the balance of it all, a healthcare worker who's overworked and burnt out, or a therapist who feels like they have nothing left to give, I'm here to hold space for you and help you find new ways of coping. My motto in therapy is often, "It's not about feeling better but getting better at feeling". Emotions do not disappear overnight but we can find so many strategies to cope with them to improve our day-to-day life.
Freedom of mind. Don’t let worrying, about your past or current life stressors take up any more free real estate in your mind. Worrying offers no return on your investment. I’m Andrea Onukwue! It’s a pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Freed Mind Consulting, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Psychotherapy Privileges licensed to practice independently in the states of MO and NY. For the past five years, I've had my full-time private practice.
Freedom of mind. Don’t let worrying, about your past or current life stressors take up any more free real estate in your mind. Worrying offers no return on your investment. I’m Andrea Onukwue! It’s a pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Freed Mind Consulting, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Psychotherapy Privileges licensed to practice independently in the states of MO and NY. For the past five years, I've had my full-time private practice.
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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.