LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Aldan, PA
I enjoy working directly with adults in the queer community, individuals struggling with grief and loss, and those struggling with substance use.
Using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, humanistic therapy, and solution-focused techniques, we will explore avenues for moving forward, finding ways to help you feel empowered and ready to face the coming journey and the meaning it may bring.
I enjoy working directly with adults in the queer community, individuals struggling with grief and loss, and those struggling with substance use.
Using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, humanistic therapy, and solution-focused techniques, we will explore avenues for moving forward, finding ways to help you feel empowered and ready to face the coming journey and the meaning it may bring.
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
Are you feeling unhappy, unfulfilled or unstable due to anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma? Do you struggle with cognitive distortions, rumination, or negative self-talk? If you are feeling frustrated, exhausted, and hopeless, I can help you identify and change disruptive thinking and behavioral patterns, as well as regulate out of control emotions. Using evidence based practice, we'll build upon your strengths and skills to implement healthy coping strategies, which will improve your health and well being for a happier life. In our sessions together, you will feel safe and heard, without judgement.
Are you feeling unhappy, unfulfilled or unstable due to anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma? Do you struggle with cognitive distortions, rumination, or negative self-talk? If you are feeling frustrated, exhausted, and hopeless, I can help you identify and change disruptive thinking and behavioral patterns, as well as regulate out of control emotions. Using evidence based practice, we'll build upon your strengths and skills to implement healthy coping strategies, which will improve your health and well being for a happier life. In our sessions together, you will feel safe and heard, without judgement.
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I cherish the opportunity to work with individuals and couples from all walks of life, and I have specialized training working with members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as people of color.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, addictive behaviors, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
I cherish the opportunity to work with individuals and couples from all walks of life, and I have specialized training working with members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as people of color.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, addictive behaviors, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
I have particular expertise in working with students, straight and queer men, and other LGBTQ+ people.
I meet with clients once or twice per week, taking a depth-oriented approach to support moving beyond older protective patterns and symptoms that have become obstacles. I work with creative and analytic people who want to understand themselves and their relationships with greater flexibility and purpose and build openness to learning, connection, and change.
I have particular expertise in working with students, straight and queer men, and other LGBTQ+ people.
I meet with clients once or twice per week, taking a depth-oriented approach to support moving beyond older protective patterns and symptoms that have become obstacles. I work with creative and analytic people who want to understand themselves and their relationships with greater flexibility and purpose and build openness to learning, connection, and change.
Robert Gervasi
Counselor, LAPC, MS, EDTC
4 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Waitlist for new clients
My passions lie in working with folks in the Queer Community and clients with Eating Disorders and disordered eating behaviors.
I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also utilize Narrative Therapy and Existentialism. I have extensive experience with Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Life Stress, Career Uncertainty, Grief and Loss, Relationships, Issues faced by LGBTQ+ folks, and Eating Disorders.
My passions lie in working with folks in the Queer Community and clients with Eating Disorders and disordered eating behaviors.
I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also utilize Narrative Therapy and Existentialism. I have extensive experience with Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Life Stress, Career Uncertainty, Grief and Loss, Relationships, Issues faced by LGBTQ+ folks, and Eating Disorders.
Post Master's Advanced Certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
Post Master's Advanced Certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
I am a white, queer, disabled, non-binary femme.
I specialize in trauma treatment in building compassionate relationships with their bodies. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, clients who are consensually non-monogamous, clients engaged in kink community, and clients in the sex trades. I enjoy supporting justice-minded people in finding sustainable ways to exist in our current social and political climate.
I am a white, queer, disabled, non-binary femme.
I specialize in trauma treatment in building compassionate relationships with their bodies. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, clients who are consensually non-monogamous, clients engaged in kink community, and clients in the sex trades. I enjoy supporting justice-minded people in finding sustainable ways to exist in our current social and political climate.
My name is Luke, and I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, from anxiety to relationship conflict to depression to sexuality.
I offer a welcoming, safe space for all. My approach is trauma-informed and psychodynamic. I support clients in understanding and addressing the root causes of emotional pain, process difficult emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships. I also rely on my own neurodivergent and queer lived experiences.
My name is Luke, and I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, from anxiety to relationship conflict to depression to sexuality.
I offer a welcoming, safe space for all. My approach is trauma-informed and psychodynamic. I support clients in understanding and addressing the root causes of emotional pain, process difficult emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships. I also rely on my own neurodivergent and queer lived experiences.
Historically, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and gender expansive ( LGBTQIA+) folks have experienced oppression and marginalization that can make one feel isolated, misunderstood, and without choice.
The work that I do with clients involves helping them to heal from racial and identity-based trauma, experiences of gun violence, and trauma and abuse related to religion and spirituality. Through my intersecting identities, I share perspectives that can help clients feel at ease as they connect with a therapist with shared identities and experiences.
Historically, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and gender expansive ( LGBTQIA+) folks have experienced oppression and marginalization that can make one feel isolated, misunderstood, and without choice.
The work that I do with clients involves helping them to heal from racial and identity-based trauma, experiences of gun violence, and trauma and abuse related to religion and spirituality. Through my intersecting identities, I share perspectives that can help clients feel at ease as they connect with a therapist with shared identities and experiences.
Advanced Certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
Advanced Certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
Things I've treated most are depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, trauma, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD.
Hello! My name is Cody (he/him) and I'm currently licensed as an LCSW/therapist in both PA and NJ. I received my Bachelors degree from Coastal Carolina University in 2010 and then my Masters degree from Winthrop University in 2012. I began practicing while I was in graduate school so I'm currently on my 13th year of practice. My clinical background includes outpatient therapy, in-home therapy, integrated behavioral health and primary care, inpatient treatment, and forensic psychology. Since I've run a large span of different practices I consider myself a jack-of-all trades when it comes to mental health and therapy.
Things I've treated most are depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, trauma, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD.
Hello! My name is Cody (he/him) and I'm currently licensed as an LCSW/therapist in both PA and NJ. I received my Bachelors degree from Coastal Carolina University in 2010 and then my Masters degree from Winthrop University in 2012. I began practicing while I was in graduate school so I'm currently on my 13th year of practice. My clinical background includes outpatient therapy, in-home therapy, integrated behavioral health and primary care, inpatient treatment, and forensic psychology. Since I've run a large span of different practices I consider myself a jack-of-all trades when it comes to mental health and therapy.
I help with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, sexual trauma, sexual addiction/compulsivity, kink/bdsm, ethical non-monogamy(ENM)/open-relationships, and grief/loss issues.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, trying hard to understand, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to develop insight into your your situation, presenting concerns. thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and considering what, if anything, you want to change about these things.
I help with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, sexual trauma, sexual addiction/compulsivity, kink/bdsm, ethical non-monogamy(ENM)/open-relationships, and grief/loss issues.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, trying hard to understand, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to develop insight into your your situation, presenting concerns. thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and considering what, if anything, you want to change about these things.
I support individuals facing a range of mental health and substance use challenges, with particular focus on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
My style is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice. I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Object Relations theory, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies, integrating a Whole Person Health lens to consider the biological, social, and environmental factors that shape well-being.
I support individuals facing a range of mental health and substance use challenges, with particular focus on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
My style is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice. I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Object Relations theory, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies, integrating a Whole Person Health lens to consider the biological, social, and environmental factors that shape well-being.
I have experience working with depression and anxiety disorders addiction disorders, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental illness and addiction), career changes, dysfunctional family of origin issues, LGBT issues and concerns and adjustment disorders.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
I have experience working with depression and anxiety disorders addiction disorders, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental illness and addiction), career changes, dysfunctional family of origin issues, LGBT issues and concerns and adjustment disorders.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
This includes LGBTQIA+ individuals (asexual and aromantic inclusive), those navigating neurodivergence, polyamorous and nontraditional relationships, chronic illness and disability, immigration, existential questions of purpose and direction, nonconformity, cultural exploration, and those struggling to stay grounded amid today’s political challenges.
Sessions are a collaborative exploration of your inner world, grounded in the present and shaped by formative, relational, and systemic context. I prioritize an authentic client-therapist relationship and support balanced work around emotional processing, cognitive patterns, and how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
This includes LGBTQIA+ individuals (asexual and aromantic inclusive), those navigating neurodivergence, polyamorous and nontraditional relationships, chronic illness and disability, immigration, existential questions of purpose and direction, nonconformity, cultural exploration, and those struggling to stay grounded amid today’s political challenges.
Sessions are a collaborative exploration of your inner world, grounded in the present and shaped by formative, relational, and systemic context. I prioritize an authentic client-therapist relationship and support balanced work around emotional processing, cognitive patterns, and how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
If you want to navigate things like trauma, identitiy exploration, LGBTQ+ issues, relational strain, and anxiety, I hope to be a guide for you.
My approach is warm, relational, and without judgement; I hope to create a safe and affirming space where all identities feel welcome. Our stories are powerful, so I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Narrative and Emotionally Focused Therapy. My views are informed by my belief in social justice, intersectionality, and harm reduction.
If you want to navigate things like trauma, identitiy exploration, LGBTQ+ issues, relational strain, and anxiety, I hope to be a guide for you.
My approach is warm, relational, and without judgement; I hope to create a safe and affirming space where all identities feel welcome. Our stories are powerful, so I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Narrative and Emotionally Focused Therapy. My views are informed by my belief in social justice, intersectionality, and harm reduction.
I work with most mental health concerns and have specialize in trauma recovery, working with LGBTQ+ individuals, relationship counseling, college mental health, and ADHD assessment just to name a few.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and overall the emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of that pain so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I am here to help you on this healing journey you deserve!
I work with most mental health concerns and have specialize in trauma recovery, working with LGBTQ+ individuals, relationship counseling, college mental health, and ADHD assessment just to name a few.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and overall the emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of that pain so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I am here to help you on this healing journey you deserve!
As a queer, non-binary, Asian-American social worker, I am committed to care work.
Through my past work at a university LGBTQ resource office in rural West Texas and an LGBTQ clinic here in Philly, I've worked with older youth and adults navigating depression, anxiety, difficult interpersonal and family relationships, gender transition, coming out, migration journeys, and intergenerational trauma.
As a queer, non-binary, Asian-American social worker, I am committed to care work.
Through my past work at a university LGBTQ resource office in rural West Texas and an LGBTQ clinic here in Philly, I've worked with older youth and adults navigating depression, anxiety, difficult interpersonal and family relationships, gender transition, coming out, migration journeys, and intergenerational trauma.
As a queer therapist, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals explore prominent themes of identity while processing experiences with discrimination, gender dysphoria, questioning, and interpersonal conflicts.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm a Philly-based trauma focused licensed professional counselor. My expertise comes from a psychodynamic, relational therapy approach, implementing tenants of Art Therapy, Feminist Theory, Internal Family Systems Model, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-F CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy . I have helped individuals, families, couples from adolescence into adulthood find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment issues, body image & self-esteem.
As a queer therapist, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals explore prominent themes of identity while processing experiences with discrimination, gender dysphoria, questioning, and interpersonal conflicts.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm a Philly-based trauma focused licensed professional counselor. My expertise comes from a psychodynamic, relational therapy approach, implementing tenants of Art Therapy, Feminist Theory, Internal Family Systems Model, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (T-F CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy . I have helped individuals, families, couples from adolescence into adulthood find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment issues, body image & self-esteem.
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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.