LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Minden, NV
My clients are often individuals who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship stress, and are searching for a safe and supportive space to be heard. Many are navigating major life transitions—parenthood, adoption, career changes, grief, or loss and want practical tools that help in daily life. They come to therapy seeking to feel more grounded, connected, and resilient, and to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together we create a collaborative, strengths-based plan that supports healing, reduces stress, and helps them rediscover balance, growth, and joy.
My clients are often individuals who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship stress, and are searching for a safe and supportive space to be heard. Many are navigating major life transitions—parenthood, adoption, career changes, grief, or loss and want practical tools that help in daily life. They come to therapy seeking to feel more grounded, connected, and resilient, and to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together we create a collaborative, strengths-based plan that supports healing, reduces stress, and helps them rediscover balance, growth, and joy.
Accepting new clients! I see clients in person in Minden, NV and am willing to meet online. Welcome, my name is Liz and I hope I can be the one to help you through whatever hardship is currently on your plate. Congratulations on taking the first step towards getting the help you need and “no longer staying stuck in the suck”. I am more than willing to meet you where you are and help you let go of the fear. It is time to make an active change. Therapy can be intimidating to start, and I am flexible in fitting your needs. I work in partnership with you to help you not only overcome the barriers you are facing, but to rise above them.
Accepting new clients! I see clients in person in Minden, NV and am willing to meet online. Welcome, my name is Liz and I hope I can be the one to help you through whatever hardship is currently on your plate. Congratulations on taking the first step towards getting the help you need and “no longer staying stuck in the suck”. I am more than willing to meet you where you are and help you let go of the fear. It is time to make an active change. Therapy can be intimidating to start, and I am flexible in fitting your needs. I work in partnership with you to help you not only overcome the barriers you are facing, but to rise above them.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally disconnected, weighed down by trauma, or struggling to find joy in their lives. Whether you’re navigating past wounds, seeking new ways to manage anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you in moving through emotional roadblocks with safety, humor, and a sense of empowerment. Together, we will use evidenced-based techniques and strategies that help you regain clarity, resilience, and confidence in your own healing journey.
Healing is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about reclaiming your present and stepping into your fullest self.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally disconnected, weighed down by trauma, or struggling to find joy in their lives. Whether you’re navigating past wounds, seeking new ways to manage anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you in moving through emotional roadblocks with safety, humor, and a sense of empowerment. Together, we will use evidenced-based techniques and strategies that help you regain clarity, resilience, and confidence in your own healing journey.
Healing is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about reclaiming your present and stepping into your fullest self.
I work with clients ages 12 and older, and my clinical areas of focus include anxiety, trauma processing, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, and behavioral issues.
As a therapist I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client through empathy, acceptance, authenticity, and humor. My goals are for you to feel seen and understood, to provide space for processing emotions in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive way, and to join you in your journey to find congruence between your ideal and real self. I enjoy helping people who want to learn how to help themselves. You're the expert, I'm the guide. I appreciate finding what is feasible for you in your life along with identifying incremental goals to help you on your journey.
I work with clients ages 12 and older, and my clinical areas of focus include anxiety, trauma processing, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, and behavioral issues.
As a therapist I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client through empathy, acceptance, authenticity, and humor. My goals are for you to feel seen and understood, to provide space for processing emotions in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive way, and to join you in your journey to find congruence between your ideal and real self. I enjoy helping people who want to learn how to help themselves. You're the expert, I'm the guide. I appreciate finding what is feasible for you in your life along with identifying incremental goals to help you on your journey.
Our brains often understand why we react the way we do, yet insight alone rarely stops the patterns or emotional cycles we struggle with. That’s because true resolution requires working with the trauma stored in the body—shaped by developmental, medical, or emotional threats that overwhelmed our system. Somatic Experiencing is a neurobiologically based, approach that supports the body in doing what it is inherently designed to do: repair, restore, and return to homeostasis.
This gentle, attuned method helps us access our own innate wisdom—often buried beneath years of effort, coping, and survival.
Our brains often understand why we react the way we do, yet insight alone rarely stops the patterns or emotional cycles we struggle with. That’s because true resolution requires working with the trauma stored in the body—shaped by developmental, medical, or emotional threats that overwhelmed our system. Somatic Experiencing is a neurobiologically based, approach that supports the body in doing what it is inherently designed to do: repair, restore, and return to homeostasis.
This gentle, attuned method helps us access our own innate wisdom—often buried beneath years of effort, coping, and survival.
I have been in the counseling field for over 30 years. I have helped survivors of abuse and domestic violence, the LBGQT community, and adolescents. I primarily incorporate CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. It depends on the needs of my clients. Recently I was trained in Polyvagal Theory. I currently I’m only doing tele sessions. My clients range from adolescence to adult. Most of my current clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal as a counselor is to help individuals reach their full potential to lead productive successful lives based on their needs and desires.
I have been in the counseling field for over 30 years. I have helped survivors of abuse and domestic violence, the LBGQT community, and adolescents. I primarily incorporate CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. It depends on the needs of my clients. Recently I was trained in Polyvagal Theory. I currently I’m only doing tele sessions. My clients range from adolescence to adult. Most of my current clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal as a counselor is to help individuals reach their full potential to lead productive successful lives based on their needs and desires.
I offer a grounded, welcoming space for people who are holding a lot and need room to pause. My approach is collaborative and thoughtfully paced, with attention to both emotional and nervous-system needs. I work with caregivers, parents, teens, and adults navigating family stress, transitions, or feeling stretched thin. We begin where you are and work toward greater steadiness and clarity.
I offer a grounded, welcoming space for people who are holding a lot and need room to pause. My approach is collaborative and thoughtfully paced, with attention to both emotional and nervous-system needs. I work with caregivers, parents, teens, and adults navigating family stress, transitions, or feeling stretched thin. We begin where you are and work toward greater steadiness and clarity.
Sandstone Therapy’s exceptional practitioners provide individuals, couples, and families relief from suffering through an accessible, confidential, humanistic and culturally aware helping alliance. We work with a wide variety of clients and problems, so please reach out to see if we can help!
Sandstone Therapy’s exceptional practitioners provide individuals, couples, and families relief from suffering through an accessible, confidential, humanistic and culturally aware helping alliance. We work with a wide variety of clients and problems, so please reach out to see if we can help!
We are based in Reno, Nevada, however, serve members of outlying communities, such as Elko, Fernley, Fallon, Yerington, Minden/Gardenerville, and even Las Vegas and Henderson! The staff at Great Basin Behavioral Health are committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence. In fact, our staff are among the most skilled and highly trained within the Reno/Tahoe area, with specific training in the following areas: CBT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, Substance Use Treatment, EFT, and more!
We are based in Reno, Nevada, however, serve members of outlying communities, such as Elko, Fernley, Fallon, Yerington, Minden/Gardenerville, and even Las Vegas and Henderson! The staff at Great Basin Behavioral Health are committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence. In fact, our staff are among the most skilled and highly trained within the Reno/Tahoe area, with specific training in the following areas: CBT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, Substance Use Treatment, EFT, and more!
Life's journey can be rough, but no one has to do it alone. My goal is to help clients find hope, healing, and peace while making the changes they want to see in their lives. While accomplishing this is never easy, it can be done by focusing on clients' strengths, learning self-compassion, and building a solid support system.
Life's journey can be rough, but no one has to do it alone. My goal is to help clients find hope, healing, and peace while making the changes they want to see in their lives. While accomplishing this is never easy, it can be done by focusing on clients' strengths, learning self-compassion, and building a solid support system.
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Immigration Psychological Evaluations- Dr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating the immigration process is overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers—and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
Navigating the immigration process is overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers—and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
I completed a Gender-Affirming Care Certificate Program and am in ongoing consultation on providing quality care to transgender, gender expansive folks, and LGBTQ folks.
VIRTUAL-In our fast-paced culture, we are conditioned to believe that our issues are unique to ourselves and that we alone are responsible for our well-being. This is not only untrue, it is harmful. From the pandemic and the climate crisis to our individual experiences of adversity, we can often find ourselves struggling with isolation, anxiety, and depression. These challenges can so often negatively impact our relationships and sense of self worth, and my goal is to assist you in becoming your most authentic, liberated, and empowered self.
I completed a Gender-Affirming Care Certificate Program and am in ongoing consultation on providing quality care to transgender, gender expansive folks, and LGBTQ folks.
VIRTUAL-In our fast-paced culture, we are conditioned to believe that our issues are unique to ourselves and that we alone are responsible for our well-being. This is not only untrue, it is harmful. From the pandemic and the climate crisis to our individual experiences of adversity, we can often find ourselves struggling with isolation, anxiety, and depression. These challenges can so often negatively impact our relationships and sense of self worth, and my goal is to assist you in becoming your most authentic, liberated, and empowered self.
I have supported and worked with the ASD community since 2018 and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, sex workers, alternative lifestyles, and transgender clients.
Are you feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Do you need deeper insight into how you connect with others? You're at the right place! I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore attachment dynamics, process trauma, and build practical tools for lasting change. Together, we clarify goals, strengthen emotional awareness, and break repetitive cycles that no longer serve you. My approach is collaborative, humanistic, and client-centered. I can offer guidance and referrals to explore possible neurodivergence, helping you gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
I have supported and worked with the ASD community since 2018 and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, sex workers, alternative lifestyles, and transgender clients.
Are you feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Do you need deeper insight into how you connect with others? You're at the right place! I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore attachment dynamics, process trauma, and build practical tools for lasting change. Together, we clarify goals, strengthen emotional awareness, and break repetitive cycles that no longer serve you. My approach is collaborative, humanistic, and client-centered. I can offer guidance and referrals to explore possible neurodivergence, helping you gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
My interests include Asian American struggles, challenges unique to the LGBTQIA+ community, and religious trauma.
I am glad you are here! It can take time to share one’s feelings or identify them, and I create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves, feel, connect, and grow in self-awareness. Working alongside anyone seeking healing and growth is a gift and privilege. If you are looking for someone who can walk alongside you and help process what lies beneath the surface, I would be honored to be that person. For those interested in utilizing EMDR to recover from trauma or difficult experiences, I am EMDR-trained through EMDRIA.
My interests include Asian American struggles, challenges unique to the LGBTQIA+ community, and religious trauma.
I am glad you are here! It can take time to share one’s feelings or identify them, and I create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves, feel, connect, and grow in self-awareness. Working alongside anyone seeking healing and growth is a gift and privilege. If you are looking for someone who can walk alongside you and help process what lies beneath the surface, I would be honored to be that person. For those interested in utilizing EMDR to recover from trauma or difficult experiences, I am EMDR-trained through EMDRIA.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—perhaps weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of major life changes and is ready to find a way forward. They may be navigating difficult relationships, adjusting to new roles, managing the effects of past experiences, or trying to break free from unhealthy patterns. What they want most is to feel balanced, confident, and connected again to rediscover their strengths and live a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—perhaps weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of major life changes and is ready to find a way forward. They may be navigating difficult relationships, adjusting to new roles, managing the effects of past experiences, or trying to break free from unhealthy patterns. What they want most is to feel balanced, confident, and connected again to rediscover their strengths and live a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Reno, I work with men, women, teens, young adults, couples, and families who are seeking to improve the quality of their relationships and their lives. Whether you are working to ease the symptoms of depression or anxiety, healing from grief and loss, resolving trauma, or seeking to deepen a relationship with yourself and others, I can help you move forward in an accepting and engaging environment.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Reno, I work with men, women, teens, young adults, couples, and families who are seeking to improve the quality of their relationships and their lives. Whether you are working to ease the symptoms of depression or anxiety, healing from grief and loss, resolving trauma, or seeking to deepen a relationship with yourself and others, I can help you move forward in an accepting and engaging environment.
Kristi has expertise in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and is an LGBTQ+ Ally.
Chances are that you have come here looking for someone to support you and your family through the rockier parts of life. Kristi is a well-trained, committed professional who specializes in working with children and their families to regain balance at home and school. She believes that, as humans, we all come to a place where we need someone understanding and compassionate that can provide guidance. Sometimes a professional with knowledge and experience in child development, attachment difficulties and the importance of play is just what you need. That's where Kristi and the staff at Journey Within can help!
Kristi has expertise in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and is an LGBTQ+ Ally.
Chances are that you have come here looking for someone to support you and your family through the rockier parts of life. Kristi is a well-trained, committed professional who specializes in working with children and their families to regain balance at home and school. She believes that, as humans, we all come to a place where we need someone understanding and compassionate that can provide guidance. Sometimes a professional with knowledge and experience in child development, attachment difficulties and the importance of play is just what you need. That's where Kristi and the staff at Journey Within can help!
Does life feel overwhelming for you sometimes? Are you looking for ways to integrate more presence throughout your day? Do you wish to experience increased satisfaction in your relationships with yourself and with others? Would you like to cultivate a relationship with yourself that accepts you just as you are and feels nourishing and nurturing? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, I may be a good fit for you, as a warm and genuine witness on your journey, supporting you in your goals for a more fulfilling life. I am licensed in California.
Does life feel overwhelming for you sometimes? Are you looking for ways to integrate more presence throughout your day? Do you wish to experience increased satisfaction in your relationships with yourself and with others? Would you like to cultivate a relationship with yourself that accepts you just as you are and feels nourishing and nurturing? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, I may be a good fit for you, as a warm and genuine witness on your journey, supporting you in your goals for a more fulfilling life. I am licensed in California.
Welcome! No problem is too big or too small to address in therapy. Do you have childhood trauma you were hoping would disappear but that really needs attention and healing? Are you in the midst of loss, grief, or chronic illness that is impacting your sense of self? Maybe you're in a season of transition and are wondering what life would look like with more clarity and confidence. From complex trauma to brief bouts of the blues - I am here for it!
Welcome! No problem is too big or too small to address in therapy. Do you have childhood trauma you were hoping would disappear but that really needs attention and healing? Are you in the midst of loss, grief, or chronic illness that is impacting your sense of self? Maybe you're in a season of transition and are wondering what life would look like with more clarity and confidence. From complex trauma to brief bouts of the blues - I am here for it!
Relationships can be a great source of health and joy, because they can help us feel fulfilled and connected with others. When relationships are in conflict, it can also be a great source of anxiety or sadness. As a relationship specialists, we focus on strengthening communication skills and increasing your own insight, to help you achieve greater connection and intimacy. Within the safe/neutral environment, we work with individuals, couples and families in a warm and collaborative manner. We find it important to build trust and have a good rapport with our clients.
Relationships can be a great source of health and joy, because they can help us feel fulfilled and connected with others. When relationships are in conflict, it can also be a great source of anxiety or sadness. As a relationship specialists, we focus on strengthening communication skills and increasing your own insight, to help you achieve greater connection and intimacy. Within the safe/neutral environment, we work with individuals, couples and families in a warm and collaborative manner. We find it important to build trust and have a good rapport with our clients.
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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.