LGBTQ+ Therapists in Omaha, NE
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Kathleen Kallstrom-Schreckengost
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm an
LGBT
, kink, and poly-competent (and friendly!) therapist and have experience working with clients from a variety of races and ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic classes, religious backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures.
My primary goal in therapy is to create a safe space for clients to understand themselves better and to feel understood and accepted by the important people in their lives. It is amazing what positive changes people can make when they feel safe and comfortable enough to explore themselves and their problems with another person. Please email me to find out how I can help you tackle your specific concerns and start feeling better.
Christopher Michael Fenwick
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a
LGBTQ
+ therapist.
Harmony, balance, and peace of mind are things many strive for. In today's world we encounter so many ups and downs. Have you found yourself feeling burned out or trapped? Are you surrounded by unknowns, or a wave from the past that you can't seem to outrun? Have you found yourself with a sudden weight that seems too heavy to carry? You've taken the first step by opening yourself up to the possibility of counseling. You don't have to carry the weight alone. No matter the struggle you can find healing through counseling in a safe place. If you start and stay with the journey, you can find your destination.
The Phoenix Rising Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified
Verified
We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and
LGBTQIA
+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and
queer
communities with providers of color and
queer
providers.
Abra Poindexter
Counselor, LIMHP, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I consult, supervise, and educate about sex trade, mental health, trauma, and
LGBTQ
issues.
Are you looking for an experience in exploring emotional and psychological insight, change, and healing through depth psychotherapy? My current location at The Catalyst Collective offers clients a centrally located, warm, and welcoming environment where coaching and group experiences are also offered. I have 20 years in psychotherapy practice addressing issues of trauma, mental health, gender and sexual orientation issues, and couples' relationship issues. I welcome work with individuals, couples and families. My post graduate training includes EMDR, Feminist Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (with Women's Therapy and Learning Center), Trauma Recovery, Gender and Orientation Issues, Jungian Psychotherapy, and Addictions.
Maddelyn Bal
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, MS, PLMHP
Verified
Verified
Growth, change, and struggle are a part of life and seeking professional services is a beautiful gift you can give yourself. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationship issues. I am passionate about working with those in the
LGBTQ
+ community and their families. I believe all humans have a right to live authentically and express themselves.
Rose Kirkpatrick
Counselor, MSCC, PLMHP, NCC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with daily living, situational stresses, family issues, depression, or anxiety? Feeling lost or stuck? Need someone to believe in you & you in yourself? I enjoy helping individuals of all ages and walks of life to thrive as human beings, employees, students, partners, friends, and family members. No issue is too large or small for us to tackle together. I serve adults, couples, teens, and the
LGBTQIA
+ community. I enjoy helping clients with the challenges of mental health & daily living and counsel from a practical & experiential perspective. I believe in understanding clients from their own experiences outward.
Not accepting new clients
Alyson Meadows
Counselor, MS, LIPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including
LGBTQ
+ clients and couples who wish to strengthen their relationships. I also specialize in domestic violence and sexual trauma. In addition, I love to help my clients find their own spiritual path and life purpose, regardless of their religious affiliation. I offer clients a variety of skills with the hope of increasing their sense of self-worth, self-acceptance and deep peace.
Samantha Greene McCumber
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, NCC
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients! I believe there is no problem too big to be overcome! I work with a wide variety of diagnoses and specialize in Anxiety Disorders. Other concentrations include depression, unresolved emotional issues, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, the
LGBTQ
population, and finding meaning/purpose in life. I use an individualized approach with each client, ensuring that each person's unique concerns, perspectives, and goals are met with warmth, respect, and acceptance.
Saira Bhatti
Provisional Master Social Worker, PLMHP, PMSW
Verified
Verified
My specialty is working with the
LGBTQIA
+ community and the many issues that the
LGBTQIA
+ community face.
I have 8 years of experience within this field. I believe that my job as a therapist is to walk you through your journey in a partnership with clients as they find their true happiness from resolving and healing from past pain. Engaging and allow you to share freely without judgement or shame. Helping clients find their own happiness, and goal, you may have for yourself in ways that can be achieve in a positive and healthy way. Personal growth and happiness are individualized and unique for everyone. I do not feel it is my job to force my lifestyle or goals on a client.
Dawn Morgan-Baker
Counselor, PLMHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer an open and nonjudgmental space for clients to discuss their challenges for the purpose of resolution. I have spent the last 12 years working in the child welfare system resulting in extensive experience working with children, families and the juvenile justice system. I am also experienced in working with various populations, including interracial families, those who identify as
LGBTQ
+/SOGIE, and multicultural families.
Megan Matulka
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LMHC, CPC, LIPC
Verified
Verified
Hello there. I am a compassionate advocate for mental health and
LGBTQIA
+ community. I am licensed in Iowa and Nebraska, a certified HeartMath provider, trained in Trauma Informed Care I & II, and DBT. Through my experience I have worked with teenagers, adults, and couples (CNM and mono). My specialty populations include
LGBTQIA
+, gender and sexuality, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, and codependency/ boundary concerns. My counseling approach builds on a simple foundation – getting to know you, your strengths, your challenges, and what your goals are. We can work together to establish a treatment to achieve them.
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Sarah E Abegglen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, domestic violence and abuse, sexual abuse, and
LGBTQ
+ individuals.
Reaching out for help or just someone to talk to can be a difficult first step. I am glad you are here and considering therapy. I am a client-centered, gender affirming, non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic person. My goal is to help you be and feel your best. My focus is on the relationship between the client and the therapist to make change. I believe when you cultivate a therapeutic relationship based on trust and honesty it allows the client to be vulnerable and make change.
Not accepting new clients
Ashton Jordan Page
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PLMHP, PCMSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic lens is rooted in the tenants of social work and social justice. As a clinician I meet clients where they are and recognize that no person functions outside of their environment. So as we delve into issues of mental health symptoms, we will also be investigating how society at large plays a role in our health. I lean heavily on psychodynamic processing and a focused mindfulness practice called Brainspotting. I also engage clients through CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. I am
LGBTQIA
+ friendly and am continually in the process of being anti-racist.
Brian Shaw Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LIMHP, LISW, LICSW, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
LGBTQIA
+ issues, Bipolar Disorder, Sex Therapy, ADHD, sexual/gender issues, anxiety, and religious trauma are areas of interest.
As a psychotherapist, I can assist you in unlocking your innate potential. In our busy lives we tend to lose perspective and neglect caring for the body, mind and inner self. In psychotherapy, you are assessed in a holistic manner using a biopsychosocial approach and together we work on areas of your life that are in need of examination and healing. You will feel safe and supported on your journey and will never be judged for being who you are. I enjoy working with clients from a diverse background and embrace diversity in my practice. I'm open-minded, compassionate, experienced (but not stuffy), and have a sense of humor.
Adrienne Lee Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LIMHP, CMSW, SIFI
Verified
Verified
Adrienne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing psychotherapy and providing clinical supervision in New York, Nebraska, and Florida. She is a warm, attentive therapist who works with you to determine your individual needs and goals and to help you move toward finding clarity, healing, and happiness. Adrienne’s interest in counseling began as a volunteer on The Trevor Project’s suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline. Her early career focused on working with
LGBTQIA
+ youth at The Ali Forney Center before transitioning to an outpatient hospital clinic for adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS.
Randy Hager
Counselor, LMHP, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Negative experiences in relationships or your past don't have to leave you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. Process both your past and the present in healthy ways. Stresses from today can trigger past experiences and negative habits. I will help you get through today and give you hope for tomorrow. It makes no difference if you are
gay
or straight, faith or no faith, black, brown or white. Your concerns can be safely explored and your beliefs respected. Make this year a turning point to a better life.
Michael James Valdez
Counselor, MA, MS, PLMHP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with many who have a spiritual background, those in the
LGBT
community, those with anger and anxiety issues, and those who have problems with a relationship, either family or otherwise.
My ideal client is someone who has a desire to work through things and is open to hearing other points of view. Someone who will challenge themselves and create opportunities for discussion. My ideal client would be someone who has a belief system, whatever that is, and can grow from that. I feel as though a client that would work best with me would have an open mind, understanding that I am there for them, and know that I truly want the best and ideal outcome for them.
Waitlist for new clients
Evelynn Rachel Freeman
Counselor, MSEd, PLMHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hey, I'm Evelynn! I enjoy working with a variety of issues, but I'm especially passionate about working with gender expansive clients! I'm a
transgender
woman, and my experiences absolutely inform how I approach working with my clients. I will provide space to explore which aspects of expression, pronouns, sexuality, and other elements you want to incorporate into your gender. There are no wrong answers, but we'll work together to find one you are comfortable with! I also have found neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum & ADHD) and eating disorders as additional specialties through working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Julie Ann Jurich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples with
gay
,
lesbian
and
bisexual
issues.
One of the most important issues in a marriage is sexuality. Some people feel their sexual relationship could be better, others think if they didn't have to have sex again in their lifetime that would be fine with them. If you are dealing with some of these issues, I can help.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples with lack of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, female orgasmic disorder, premature ejaculation, and sexual addiction issues.
Today is the day to begin taking steps toward a satisfying and fulfilling sex life.
Not accepting new clients
James Poppert
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked in the Omaha and surrounding communities for over 30 years in community service agency and private practice . I am licensed for both mental health and alcohol/drug counseling. I have had the opportunity to experience a wide variety of issues that people bring to psychotherapy as well as being mentored by leading practitioners in the area. My general area of practice involves treating adolescents and adults with concerns or questions related to depression/anxiety, substance abuse, relationship/marriage, sexual orientation/gender identity/coming out, and trauma. I work with individuals, families and couples. My office is a Safe Space for
LGBTQ
clients.
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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.