LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Canby, OR
Seeking counseling is a brave step and shows you are already taking action to explore changes in your life. I’m excited for you to start this process and am here to provide support and compassion along your journey. You are capable of moving mountains but know that you do not need to do it alone. Humans are excellent at finding ways to temporarily avoid painful feelings by hiding them from ourselves and others, soothing discomfort with distractions, work, denial, substance use, pursuit of pleasure, and many other strategies. Long term avoidance is not only ineffective but often creates increasingly severe emotional pain and
Seeking counseling is a brave step and shows you are already taking action to explore changes in your life. I’m excited for you to start this process and am here to provide support and compassion along your journey. You are capable of moving mountains but know that you do not need to do it alone. Humans are excellent at finding ways to temporarily avoid painful feelings by hiding them from ourselves and others, soothing discomfort with distractions, work, denial, substance use, pursuit of pleasure, and many other strategies. Long term avoidance is not only ineffective but often creates increasingly severe emotional pain and
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing with perinatal and post partum depression. I help patients uncover their strengths and develop the skills they need to lead happier, authentic lives. I am intuitive, connected, and present during sessions and strive to help children and adults build their confidence and find their voice.
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing with perinatal and post partum depression. I help patients uncover their strengths and develop the skills they need to lead happier, authentic lives. I am intuitive, connected, and present during sessions and strive to help children and adults build their confidence and find their voice.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you feeling dissatisfied with your sex life? Are you anxious about your sexual performance? Are you consumed with worry? Perhaps you feel that you have no one to talk to and aren’t sure how to get help. I welcome my clients into a friendly, and non-judgmental environment. I work with people struggling in their personal life, relationship or sex life. I especially enjoy working with couples who have difficulty connecting, have mis-matched libidos, those struggling with erectile dysfunction, people suffering through a breakup or struggling to find a relationship.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you feeling dissatisfied with your sex life? Are you anxious about your sexual performance? Are you consumed with worry? Perhaps you feel that you have no one to talk to and aren’t sure how to get help. I welcome my clients into a friendly, and non-judgmental environment. I work with people struggling in their personal life, relationship or sex life. I especially enjoy working with couples who have difficulty connecting, have mis-matched libidos, those struggling with erectile dysfunction, people suffering through a breakup or struggling to find a relationship.
Misty Bonham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Canby, OR 97013
Waitlist for new clients
Hello there! I’m Misty Bonham, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My heart lies in helping people untangle the impact of complex trauma—especially religious trauma—so they can rediscover freedom, authenticity, and wholeness in their lives.
If you are experiencing difficulty because you’re a teen, parent, or adult navigating the effects of trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual abuse, or religious trauma), struggling with depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, or living with a chronic illness—you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s meet to talk about how you’re doing and how we might work together.
Hello there! I’m Misty Bonham, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My heart lies in helping people untangle the impact of complex trauma—especially religious trauma—so they can rediscover freedom, authenticity, and wholeness in their lives.
If you are experiencing difficulty because you’re a teen, parent, or adult navigating the effects of trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual abuse, or religious trauma), struggling with depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, or living with a chronic illness—you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s meet to talk about how you’re doing and how we might work together.
I often work best with adults and older adults who are adapting to hard realities: chronic illness, dialysis, cancer support, caregiving stress, or the emotional toll of aging and life stage change. You may also be navigating trauma, abuse history, addiction, or co-occurring mental health symptoms. You want a therapist who listens closely, includes you in your care, and helps you build practical tools. Your goals may include feeling less overwhelmed, improving mood and coping, strengthening relationships, and moving through grief or transition with more stability and self trust.
I often work best with adults and older adults who are adapting to hard realities: chronic illness, dialysis, cancer support, caregiving stress, or the emotional toll of aging and life stage change. You may also be navigating trauma, abuse history, addiction, or co-occurring mental health symptoms. You want a therapist who listens closely, includes you in your care, and helps you build practical tools. Your goals may include feeling less overwhelmed, improving mood and coping, strengthening relationships, and moving through grief or transition with more stability and self trust.
At this time I am seeing clients remotely and doing video sessions; I do not do text or email therapy. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship stress using evidence based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help you build skills to navigate the stressors you face.
At this time I am seeing clients remotely and doing video sessions; I do not do text or email therapy. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship stress using evidence based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help you build skills to navigate the stressors you face.
Many of my clients are emerging from relational trauma, attachment wounds, or need to work on self esteem, identity, and establishing healthy boundaries. I take an integrative, attachment-informed approach, and combine pattern identification with practical solution-focused interventions. Let's work together to help you feel more in tune with yourself, those you're in relationships with, and use any discomfort as motivation to work towards feeling joy again and building the life you want! I have a few spots opening up soon! Reach out and let's see if we're a fit over a free 15 minute consult call.
Many of my clients are emerging from relational trauma, attachment wounds, or need to work on self esteem, identity, and establishing healthy boundaries. I take an integrative, attachment-informed approach, and combine pattern identification with practical solution-focused interventions. Let's work together to help you feel more in tune with yourself, those you're in relationships with, and use any discomfort as motivation to work towards feeling joy again and building the life you want! I have a few spots opening up soon! Reach out and let's see if we're a fit over a free 15 minute consult call.
My name is Amber Marinoff (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a LMFT, I have been trained in family systems. Consequently, I view individuals’ struggles as part of a larger whole. I love working with individual adults, and you may find that my ability to offer unconditional positive regard to all my clients, helps to establish the trust that is vital to healing. People would say that I’m an empathic and compassionate advocate who believes if trauma can be passed through generations, so can healing. I love assisting people with remembering who they really are through reconnection to true self.
My name is Amber Marinoff (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a LMFT, I have been trained in family systems. Consequently, I view individuals’ struggles as part of a larger whole. I love working with individual adults, and you may find that my ability to offer unconditional positive regard to all my clients, helps to establish the trust that is vital to healing. People would say that I’m an empathic and compassionate advocate who believes if trauma can be passed through generations, so can healing. I love assisting people with remembering who they really are through reconnection to true self.
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You don't have to know exactly what you need or where to begin. Whether you're new to therapy or have been here before, we'll start with where you are and what matters to you. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in understanding your experience. Together, we'll explore patterns, make room for what feels difficult, and find practical ways to move toward the life you want. I want therapy to be a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and get to know yourself beyond expectations of who you should be. You can come as you are, take things at your pace, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and true to you.
You don't have to know exactly what you need or where to begin. Whether you're new to therapy or have been here before, we'll start with where you are and what matters to you. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in understanding your experience. Together, we'll explore patterns, make room for what feels difficult, and find practical ways to move toward the life you want. I want therapy to be a space where you can be honest, feel understood, and get to know yourself beyond expectations of who you should be. You can come as you are, take things at your pace, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and true to you.
Openings for gender affirming letters available for people seeking referral. Dian's Well Counseling is a therapy practice that provides quality mental health services to trans and gender expansive adults living in Oregon. We acknowledge the US healthcare system is rooted in violence and discrimination targeted toward many communities, including those who are Black, Indigenous, trans, disabled, and the list goes on. We are committed to providing therapy that does not perpetuate harmful attitudes, stereotypes and treatments.
Openings for gender affirming letters available for people seeking referral. Dian's Well Counseling is a therapy practice that provides quality mental health services to trans and gender expansive adults living in Oregon. We acknowledge the US healthcare system is rooted in violence and discrimination targeted toward many communities, including those who are Black, Indigenous, trans, disabled, and the list goes on. We are committed to providing therapy that does not perpetuate harmful attitudes, stereotypes and treatments.
Are you struggling to find your purpose or understand the direction your life is taking? Do you grapple with questions of identity or acceptance? Does uncertainty often cloud your thoughts? If any of this resonates with you, or if you're seeking a deeper understanding of your life, I am here to guide you on your journey. I understand the profound importance of finding representation and connecting with someone who shares or understands similar narratives. It can be challenging to trust that a therapist truly relates to your experiences, especially during life’s most difficult moments.
Are you struggling to find your purpose or understand the direction your life is taking? Do you grapple with questions of identity or acceptance? Does uncertainty often cloud your thoughts? If any of this resonates with you, or if you're seeking a deeper understanding of your life, I am here to guide you on your journey. I understand the profound importance of finding representation and connecting with someone who shares or understands similar narratives. It can be challenging to trust that a therapist truly relates to your experiences, especially during life’s most difficult moments.
Even in deeply complex and uncertain times, we have the potential to heal and grow more fully through our relationships with others. With over twelve years of experience in attachment-focused, trauma-informed care, I provide a trusting, supportive space to explore your emotions, experiences, and inner world. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel seen, affirmed, and safe enough to engage deeply with themselves. Grounded in curiosity, compassion and warmth, my approach helps uncover patterns that shape your life while building on your strengths, resilience, and capacity for lasting growth.
Even in deeply complex and uncertain times, we have the potential to heal and grow more fully through our relationships with others. With over twelve years of experience in attachment-focused, trauma-informed care, I provide a trusting, supportive space to explore your emotions, experiences, and inner world. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel seen, affirmed, and safe enough to engage deeply with themselves. Grounded in curiosity, compassion and warmth, my approach helps uncover patterns that shape your life while building on your strengths, resilience, and capacity for lasting growth.
I work with highly-motivated adults who want to dig deep and heal. My style tends to be working with all parts of you who are able to show up, in order to better understand where big (and sometimes lonely and scary) emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors are coming from and how to move forward with these to live a life worth living
I work with highly-motivated adults who want to dig deep and heal. My style tends to be working with all parts of you who are able to show up, in order to better understand where big (and sometimes lonely and scary) emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors are coming from and how to move forward with these to live a life worth living
I'm also a trans man, and I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, families, and allies.
Sometimes life gets overwhelming. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and those times when we just feel stuck. Therapy gives you a place to slow down, sort through it, and figure out what comes next.
I'm also a trans man, and I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, families, and allies.
Sometimes life gets overwhelming. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and those times when we just feel stuck. Therapy gives you a place to slow down, sort through it, and figure out what comes next.
Maybe you're queer, gender-expansive, neurodivergent and coping with complex trauma.
With a trauma-informed and relational lens, I'll help you build practical skills that are attuned to your needs (even if you're not sure what those are) and your reality (no matter what that is). We'll work to unpack shame, restore self-trust, and develop your sense of dignity and belonging, all while listening deeply to the wisdom in your body.
Maybe you're queer, gender-expansive, neurodivergent and coping with complex trauma.
With a trauma-informed and relational lens, I'll help you build practical skills that are attuned to your needs (even if you're not sure what those are) and your reality (no matter what that is). We'll work to unpack shame, restore self-trust, and develop your sense of dignity and belonging, all while listening deeply to the wisdom in your body.
I believe many of us become so good at surviving that we lose touch with ourselves in the process. We learn to hide parts of who we are, question our own experiences, or live from fear instead of choice. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, and neurodivergent adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, relationships, emotional intensity, grief, and life's many transitions. Together, we make sense of your story, reconnect with what matters most to you, and build a life that feels more honest, connected, and worth living.
I believe many of us become so good at surviving that we lose touch with ourselves in the process. We learn to hide parts of who we are, question our own experiences, or live from fear instead of choice. I work with LGBTQIA2S+, trans, and neurodivergent adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, relationships, emotional intensity, grief, and life's many transitions. Together, we make sense of your story, reconnect with what matters most to you, and build a life that feels more honest, connected, and worth living.
I help neurodivergent, LGBTQ, polyamorous adults, navigate trauma, identity, connection, and overwhelm so they can build stable, grounded, authentic lives.
My work integrates social justice, family systems, art therapy, Brainspotting, and evidence-based approaches like CBT. Together, these create an intuitive and practical therapy experience that builds insight, emotional resilience, and more confident, connected relationships.
I help neurodivergent, LGBTQ, polyamorous adults, navigate trauma, identity, connection, and overwhelm so they can build stable, grounded, authentic lives.
My work integrates social justice, family systems, art therapy, Brainspotting, and evidence-based approaches like CBT. Together, these create an intuitive and practical therapy experience that builds insight, emotional resilience, and more confident, connected relationships.
We offer a soft place to land so clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
Nour Agape Integrative Wellness is a practice for meaningful change. Here, you’re invited to make space for your emotions in a safe, supportive environment, so your nervous system can settle, and your truth can rise. From that grounding, we help you move through life transitions with greater clarity and strength, and gently, intentionally, and at a pace you can sustain, transform old patterns into new possibilities.
We offer a soft place to land so clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
Nour Agape Integrative Wellness is a practice for meaningful change. Here, you’re invited to make space for your emotions in a safe, supportive environment, so your nervous system can settle, and your truth can rise. From that grounding, we help you move through life transitions with greater clarity and strength, and gently, intentionally, and at a pace you can sustain, transform old patterns into new possibilities.
I'm a trans masculine queer clinician who values authenticity, humor and showing up as a real person in the room.
I work with teens and adults who want life to feel a little easier, a little lighter, and a lot more themselves. Whether you’re trying to build healthier relationships, feel more confident, or just make sense of everything happening around (and inside) you, I’m here to support you.
A lot of the people I meet come in feeling judged, misunderstood, or like they’ve had to shrink parts of themselves to fit in. Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to do that. You get to show up exactly as you are.
I help youth and adults. I serve clients in Washington and Oregon via telehealth and in person in Oregon. Flexible scheduling.
I'm a trans masculine queer clinician who values authenticity, humor and showing up as a real person in the room.
I work with teens and adults who want life to feel a little easier, a little lighter, and a lot more themselves. Whether you’re trying to build healthier relationships, feel more confident, or just make sense of everything happening around (and inside) you, I’m here to support you.
A lot of the people I meet come in feeling judged, misunderstood, or like they’ve had to shrink parts of themselves to fit in. Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to do that. You get to show up exactly as you are.
I help youth and adults. I serve clients in Washington and Oregon via telehealth and in person in Oregon. Flexible scheduling.
I particularly love to work with my fellow LGBTQIA community members and neurodivergent folks!
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback, neurobehavioral counseling, (behavioral counseling based on neurobiology), and play therapy.
I particularly love to work with my fellow LGBTQIA community members and neurodivergent folks!
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback, neurobehavioral counseling, (behavioral counseling based on neurobiology), and play therapy.
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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.