LGBTQ+ Therapists in Portland, OR
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Grace Manger
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified
Verified
My name is Grace, and I am a white
queer
woman who works with teens and young adults to support them in learning about themselves and healing from past trauma. I specialize in working with
LGBTQIA
folks and anyone exploring their identity; as well as people of color, disabled folks, and others who face intersecting forms of oppression. My practice is rooted in social justice and anti-racism, and a belief that systemic oppression directly affects our mental health. In our work together, we’ll explore the ways in which systems of power and societal expectations interfere with our right to authenticity and wholeness.
Waitlist for new clients
Roberto Olivero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
LGBTQ
specialized. I am only available for in person sessions 6 months of the year, May through October, when health regulations allow. Now in private practice, I was a practicing psychologist with the Men's Resource Center and Women's Counseling Center for over 25 years. I specialize in men's issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships (including polyamorous). I also see women in my practice. I have a special interest in helping
gay
men and women, as I am
gay
identified myself. I conduct individual and couples' sessions.
Not accepting new clients
Alex Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in issues important to BIPOC and/or
LGBTQ
teenagers and young adults/families, including issues related to family dynamics, depression, anxiety, bipolar/schizophrenia, substance abuse concerns, transracial adoptions, grief, racial identity, gender transitioning process, and abandonment trauma. My relational approach to therapy can help you gain awareness of your road blocks and provide you with the tools (skills/coping strategies) you have for your own growth.
Dora Vanderpool
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I identify as
queer
.
Updated 3/27/23: Accepting new clients. - By deciding to engage in therapy you have already made a commitment to bettering yourself and initiating change. Let’s celebrate that! Taking a meaningful look at our day-to-day lives and pasts can be daunting-let’s create a tender and safe atmosphere to wade through this process together. Too often, our mental health challenges are reduced to diagnosis, labels, and text-book definitions that don’t quite fit—my approach departs from these systems and is more rooted in holistic and relational healing.
Eric Goodwin
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a
queer
counselor, I have a passion for supporting other people within the
LGBTQ
community to address the unique ways that wounding can happen as we move through the world around us.
It is hard to remember when you didn’t feel so overwhelmed that you’re barely holding it together. You're feeling stuck and it seems like one more challenge and you’ll be in chaos-mode, scrambling to find a way back to just keeping your head above water. Sometimes the rush of anxiety or fear is so uncomfortable that it affects your concentration and ability to follow through on plans or work. Shame has haunted you through the different parts of your life and it is hard to believe that you could feel seen or that you belong, especially when you've been hurt in the past. You want relief so that you can get your life back.
Waitlist for new clients
Tabi Evans
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in pediatric health psychology (how stress & medical problems impact youth’s mental health) and in working with
transgender
and gender diverse (TGD) youth and adults.
Please note: I am not currently accepting new OHP clients. The past few years have led to major increases in stress, uncertainty about health and safety, and experiences of social isolation and collective trauma (often leaving an unequal burden on Black and other diverse communities). This can make it difficult to find joy, experience pleasure, and be active participants in our own lives. I help young people (approximately 6-25 years old) who are dealing with these situations and are experiencing anxiety, depression, or having difficulty adjusting to stressful life events, a new illness, or other medical concerns.
Waitlist for new clients
Zoë Zuschlag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer a deep awareness of
LGBTQ
+ concerns, an anti-oppressive lens, and a background in community organizing and nonprofits.
I believe that we each already hold the inner wisdom we need to heal ourselves. My role as therapist is to honor that wise voice and work collaboratively with you to create a space for the voice to grow. In my experience, this wisdom is rooted in the body and by working holistically with mind and body we are able to cultivate the connection to our truest, and most at ease, selves. My approach is relational at its core. By building a strong, authentic relationship, we work together to recognize what makes relationships feel hard and what new things we might try to ease them.
Kierstin Leigh Oliver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, BFA, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am client-centered, creative, and interested in a holistic approach to therapy. I work to support individuals coping with: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, and relational issues. I am connected to issues faced by the
LGBTQ
community. As a mother and an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives and parents. I offer traditional talk therapy, and 'walk & talk' therapy in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about the way I work please visit kierstinolivercounseling.com. I believe in nature as co-therapist, and try to get outside with clients when possible. You get to design your life, I am happy to help with the process.
Ryan Burwell
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes life can be difficult. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, substance use, trauma or exploring your
LGBTQ
+ identity, I am here to help. I take a person-centered approach to counseling and will gladly walk alongside you on your journey towards health and healing. I strive to provide a welcoming environment that is open and caring.
Ashlee Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I identify as a white,
queer
, non-binary person and use they/she pronouns.
I have had the privilege of being a resource to individuals facing various challenges. I will be accepting, flexible, and non-judgmental, whether you're exploring questions around anxiety, trauma, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a
queer
, transmasculine therapist, I specialize in providing a safe and accepting space for the
LGBTQ
+ community. I offer confidential online sessions. I am licensed in Washington, Oregon, Georgia, and Florida and offer individual telehealth therapy for adults seeking support for coming out, transitioning socially and/or physically, and managing mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate and understanding of the unique challenges faced by the
LGBTQ
+ community. I am committed to making the world a safer place for the
LGBTQ
+ community through providing advocacy and support to all of my clients."
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Madison Unsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC 1
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with people within
LGBTQ
+ communities and specific issues faced by these individuals and their relationships.
Healing is often a journey in which it is best to have good company, and I would love to join you on yours, to help you find hope, and create space for change, growth, and self-expansion. My approach to counseling is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. We focus on growing internal and community resources while decreasing the negative impacts of anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, shame, and stigma. I work to be culturally responsive and come from an anti-oppression framework. I seek to invite the cultures, spiritualties, and identities of each of my clients into sessions.
Caitlynn Hill
LPC Intern, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am a trauma informed, spiritually grounded, and
queer
therapist. My goal is to provide a space for folks to feel accepted and to be held in nonjudgmental understanding.
Not accepting new clients
Kaden Winterkorn
MEd
I offer individual counseling and support groups for the
trans
and non-binary community. I love working with clients who are ready for change and want support in the process of transition– into new identities, relationships, careers, and ways of relating to themselves and others. Everyone’s path of healing and growth is unique; I work together with my clients to find an approach that feels right for them, honoring their wisdom, strengths, and preferences.
Waitlist for new clients
Nick Vaske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use an anti-oppressive, person-centered and trauma-informed framework and I strive to be culturally sensitive and
queer
/
LGBTQ
+ affirming.
There are multiple approaches we can take to therapy together, whether that is dealing with stressors in the present or processing difficult or traumatic events from the past. We can work to develop better insight and self-compassion, set boundaries and develop healthier relationships, learn coping skills, or unpack privilege and learn to be a better ally. I am comfortable and knowledgeable about topics relating to sex and sexuality, sex positivity, poly/non-monogamy, and intersections of identity. I have working knowledge in domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual offending, and addiction issues.
Root and Sky LLC
PhD, MSW
Currently welcoming new clients. Coaching for queers, creatives, activists and explorers. As an experienced life and creativity coach, my specialties include:
LGBTQ
and nonbinary clients, especially those exploring identity later in life; activists and DEI practitioners engaged in honest exploration of privilege and oppression; creatives wanting to expand their artistic practice; caregivers and empaths working to hold compassionate boundaries and avoid burnout; academics and students navigating politics in higher education; & explorers seeking to integrate peak experiences from psychedelics, spiritual retreats or travel/adventure.
Portland, OR 97206
& Online
Ben Gulick
LPC Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you ever felt like you're either "too much" or "not enough"? This could be a general struggle, or it could be related to a specific trait (i.e. too Asian/not Asian enough or too
Queer
/not
Queer
enough). Perhaps you struggle to belong and don't feel like you quite fit anywhere. Or maybe factors such as perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, or comparison to others are creating problems in your life. All of these issues are quite common, but can also be extremely nuanced. I understand and I can help.
Joseph Bonnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, CADCIII
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist and clinical supervisor based in Portland, OR. Some areas I have experience in include disability, chronic illness,
queer
and
trans
folks, gender affirming care, various forms of neurodiversity, trauma, oppression, navigating social services - both as clients and workers, and substance use. I am grateful to have had a career working where I have worked with a diverse group of people on a wide range of issues and I hope this trend continues. At this time, I work with adults and teens. If you think I could be a good fit for you, or have additional questions, please reach out. I am happy to offer free consultations.
Hazel Hamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
LGBTQIA
+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
I believe in your capacity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I'm here to offer support in witnessing and helping to untangle the threads of discontent, dissatisfaction, displeasure, and emotional turmoil. I understand that there are multilayered forms of oppression that can impact our daily lives and sense of being. I specialize in concerns related to gender, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and sexual practices. I’m a psychotherapist, gender therapist/gender specialist, and consultant.
Horizon Greene (She)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a complex trauma specialist & EMDR Certified Therapist, trained in IFS. I help folx access the brilliance of mending that is available to us magically and neurobiologically with therapy that is trauma-informed, anti-racist,
queer
/
trans
-affirming, neurodivergent affirming, fat/body positive, anti-ableist, anti-oppressive, magical and liberatory. My work is somatic and I help folx learn to listen deeply to their whole selves and to develop more fluency with their hearts and bodies. I offer ongoing trauma healing work and trauma healing intensives to amplify the healing that is available to you.
Portland, OR 97214
& Online
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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.