LGBTQ+ Therapists in Portland, OR
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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.

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.

Dora Vanderpool
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I identify as
queer
.
Updated 12/4/22: 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.

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.

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.

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.
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

Roberto Olivero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Limited availability (teletherapy weekday mornings only).
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.

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

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 am licensed in Washington, Oregon, Georgia, and Florida and offer individual 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."
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Arielle Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MPH
Verified
Verified
Queer
trauma therapy for curious minds: I want to help you find that sense of belonging & trust within yourself and in your relationships, and lean into curiosity & compassion for all your parts, so that you can be seen, heard, & validated. I provide compassionate, trauma-aware, attachment-focused therapy to help clients heal from trauma, manage their ADHD, and reduce anxiety.
Not accepting new clients

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.
Waitlist for new clients

Zoë Zuschlag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 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.
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.

Caitlynn Hill
LPC Intern, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Eliot Altschul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and
queer
-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.

Joyful Awakening
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a complex trauma specialist & EMDR Certified Therapist, trained in IFS. I help trauma survivors to heal brilliantly & unapologetically & to feel at home in their bodies. My healing style is somatic & some of my work looks like helping folx to breathe, to listen deeply to their whole selves & to develop more fluency with their hearts & bodies. I believe the best therapy will always invite your fullness into the room & that by working in the body & attuning toward our full selves we step into our healing. My approach is trauma-informed, anti-racist,
queer
/
trans
-affirming, neurodivergent affirming, fat/body positive & liberatory.
Portland, OR 97211
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Azur Jafari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
first-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2s+ and BIPOC folks, and people living in marginalized bodies. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your true essence, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. This can be challenging work, and I will encourage you to tell me what is and isn’t working. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in patterns and relationships that nurture your potential, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community.

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.
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If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
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