Lesbian Therapists in Allentown, PA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who practices from a solutions-focused and strengths-based approach. I have a passion for working with teens and adults with Autism and ADHD. I believe in self-compassion and affirmation of neurodiversity. There is nothing wrong with your brain and the way that it works, it just works differently than neurotypical people. I also offer EMDR therapy to help address symptoms of trauma; this can help to reprocess painful memories into more adaptive ways of being in the world.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who practices from a solutions-focused and strengths-based approach. I have a passion for working with teens and adults with Autism and ADHD. I believe in self-compassion and affirmation of neurodiversity. There is nothing wrong with your brain and the way that it works, it just works differently than neurotypical people. I also offer EMDR therapy to help address symptoms of trauma; this can help to reprocess painful memories into more adaptive ways of being in the world.
You're exhausted. Not just tired, exhausted. The kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. You've been holding it together, pushing through, showing up for everyone else. And somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. Maybe you've done therapy before. Read the books, tried the apps, done the work. And yet here you are, feeling stuck in the same patterns, still carrying the same weight. That doesn't mean you're broken. It means you haven't found the right fit yet. This is a space where you don't have to perform progress or have the perfect words ready. Let's start where you are.
You're exhausted. Not just tired, exhausted. The kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. You've been holding it together, pushing through, showing up for everyone else. And somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. Maybe you've done therapy before. Read the books, tried the apps, done the work. And yet here you are, feeling stuck in the same patterns, still carrying the same weight. That doesn't mean you're broken. It means you haven't found the right fit yet. This is a space where you don't have to perform progress or have the perfect words ready. Let's start where you are.
I have a soft spot for folx who are quirky and unconventional, as I am. I welcome free spirits and those who yearn to express their authentic selves. It's more fun to chase joy than to hustle for approval. My approach is conversational and down to earth and sometimes even fun! I know a lot of clients want to get rid of their emotions, but I can't help there. If that worked, they wouldn't need help. I guide people instead to develop a friendlier relationship with their emotions and create a life worth living.
I have a soft spot for folx who are quirky and unconventional, as I am. I welcome free spirits and those who yearn to express their authentic selves. It's more fun to chase joy than to hustle for approval. My approach is conversational and down to earth and sometimes even fun! I know a lot of clients want to get rid of their emotions, but I can't help there. If that worked, they wouldn't need help. I guide people instead to develop a friendlier relationship with their emotions and create a life worth living.
I love working with clients who have felt misunderstood or pathologized - especially queer and neurodivergent folks navigating OCD, trauma, or intergenerational wounds. Many of the people I connect with are young adults moving through major life transitions or struggling to find meaning. They often want a therapist who can meet them with authenticity, humor, and honesty while also honoring the deeper questions they carry. My ideal client is seeking a space where their whole self is welcome, and where healing doesn’t have to look like masking, minimizing, or compromising their needs in order to make others more comfortable.
I love working with clients who have felt misunderstood or pathologized - especially queer and neurodivergent folks navigating OCD, trauma, or intergenerational wounds. Many of the people I connect with are young adults moving through major life transitions or struggling to find meaning. They often want a therapist who can meet them with authenticity, humor, and honesty while also honoring the deeper questions they carry. My ideal client is seeking a space where their whole self is welcome, and where healing doesn’t have to look like masking, minimizing, or compromising their needs in order to make others more comfortable.
Whether you’re returning to therapy or starting for the first time, Shira Adams is a queer-affirming trauma therapist serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey who integrates EMDR, relational therapy, creative expression, and body-based practices to support adults and teens healing from PTSD, sexual trauma, chronic pain, and relationship challenges. Therapy with Shira is a space where you don’t have to mask or minimize. You’re invited to bring your full self — messy, tender, hurting, hopeful — and trust it will be met with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect.
Whether you’re returning to therapy or starting for the first time, Shira Adams is a queer-affirming trauma therapist serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey who integrates EMDR, relational therapy, creative expression, and body-based practices to support adults and teens healing from PTSD, sexual trauma, chronic pain, and relationship challenges. Therapy with Shira is a space where you don’t have to mask or minimize. You’re invited to bring your full self — messy, tender, hurting, hopeful — and trust it will be met with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect.
Therapy should be a safe space for you to work towards your goals, without any judgment. Rather than feeling alone, a therapist should assist you on your journey to build the life you have envisioned, while understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I will be that therapist for you. I am passionate about assisting others to understand how their past impacts their current, in order to move forward to their future. I have experience working with those who have experienced trauma, endure the daily challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder, and/or deal with LGBTQ+ issues.
Therapy should be a safe space for you to work towards your goals, without any judgment. Rather than feeling alone, a therapist should assist you on your journey to build the life you have envisioned, while understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I will be that therapist for you. I am passionate about assisting others to understand how their past impacts their current, in order to move forward to their future. I have experience working with those who have experienced trauma, endure the daily challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder, and/or deal with LGBTQ+ issues.
Welcome! I’m Nara Pezolano, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I work with adults impacted by complex trauma, childhood abuse, emotional neglect, and the emotional toll of immigration-related stress, displacement, and fear of removal or family separation. Many clients arrive feeling persistently anxious, unsafe, or emotionally overwhelmed. I provide trauma-informed therapy as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for immigration cases, offering a thoughtful, safe, and professional space to share and document your experiences while supporting your overall well-being.
Welcome! I’m Nara Pezolano, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I work with adults impacted by complex trauma, childhood abuse, emotional neglect, and the emotional toll of immigration-related stress, displacement, and fear of removal or family separation. Many clients arrive feeling persistently anxious, unsafe, or emotionally overwhelmed. I provide trauma-informed therapy as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations for immigration cases, offering a thoughtful, safe, and professional space to share and document your experiences while supporting your overall well-being.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. Like many of us, you might be dealing with trauma, burnout, stress, existential dread, or navigating neurotypical society as a neurodivergent person. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, isolated, or disconnected from yourself, or you’re exploring gender or sexuality. I welcome and celebrate your human-ness and your autonomy.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. Like many of us, you might be dealing with trauma, burnout, stress, existential dread, or navigating neurotypical society as a neurodivergent person. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, isolated, or disconnected from yourself, or you’re exploring gender or sexuality. I welcome and celebrate your human-ness and your autonomy.
I work with adults who are untangling layers of trauma, identity, and life transitions. Many of my clients are queer, trans, neurodivergent, or chronically ill and looking for a therapist who understands those lived realities.
Together we explore how old stories, cultural messages, and body-based experiences shape self-worth & relationships. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to help people feel supported in bringing their full selves to therapy.
Whether we’re working with grief, trauma, or identity exploration, I see myself as a fellow traveler - someone to walk alongside you as you reclaim your voice and reimagine your story.
I work with adults who are untangling layers of trauma, identity, and life transitions. Many of my clients are queer, trans, neurodivergent, or chronically ill and looking for a therapist who understands those lived realities.
Together we explore how old stories, cultural messages, and body-based experiences shape self-worth & relationships. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to help people feel supported in bringing their full selves to therapy.
Whether we’re working with grief, trauma, or identity exploration, I see myself as a fellow traveler - someone to walk alongside you as you reclaim your voice and reimagine your story.
The Sunday night dread, the weight of a past that won’t stay in the past, or the feeling that your relationships are "complex" in ways most people don't understand—you don’t have to carry these alone. Whether you are navigating the nuances of alternative relationship structures, exploring your LGBTQIA2S+ identity, or dealing with the unique isolation of relocation and immigration, I provide a secure, affirming space where your whole self is welcome.
The Sunday night dread, the weight of a past that won’t stay in the past, or the feeling that your relationships are "complex" in ways most people don't understand—you don’t have to carry these alone. Whether you are navigating the nuances of alternative relationship structures, exploring your LGBTQIA2S+ identity, or dealing with the unique isolation of relocation and immigration, I provide a secure, affirming space where your whole self is welcome.
If you're feeling stuck and unsure where to begin, therapy can be a powerful place to pause, reflect, and grow. My passion is helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a grounded sense of direction. Together we can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, major life changes and issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. You may be carrying more than you’ve ever even shared out loud — stress, grief, shame, fear, or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together. My goal is to meet you in that space with real care and respect, and to help you move toward lasting change.
If you're feeling stuck and unsure where to begin, therapy can be a powerful place to pause, reflect, and grow. My passion is helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a grounded sense of direction. Together we can work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, major life changes and issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. You may be carrying more than you’ve ever even shared out loud — stress, grief, shame, fear, or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together. My goal is to meet you in that space with real care and respect, and to help you move toward lasting change.
And I'm a lesbian, neurodivergent, trans-affirming therapist!
As someone who grew up closeted in an extremely religious household, I get what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong or need to push away parts of yourself. I can never fully understand what it’s like to be you, but I can connect with you through the shared experience of being a person who’s trying their best to figure out who the hell they are.
And I'm a lesbian, neurodivergent, trans-affirming therapist!
As someone who grew up closeted in an extremely religious household, I get what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong or need to push away parts of yourself. I can never fully understand what it’s like to be you, but I can connect with you through the shared experience of being a person who’s trying their best to figure out who the hell they are.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I hold licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. Certifications as an Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor and a Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person. I am a whole life counselor and work with people to explore what it would take to move past the difficult times in life. I take the time to get to know my clients and have many clients who have been with me for years. That doesn't mean someone will see me every week for the rest of their life. It means client know I am available when they have need.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I hold licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. Certifications as an Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor and a Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person. I am a whole life counselor and work with people to explore what it would take to move past the difficult times in life. I take the time to get to know my clients and have many clients who have been with me for years. That doesn't mean someone will see me every week for the rest of their life. It means client know I am available when they have need.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I use dogs in my office while doing therapy. Please schedule telehealth or advise in advance if you are not comfortable in an office with animals. They do provide therapeutic support to clients and have been part of my practice for some time. I hold licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and specialty certification as a Certified Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I use dogs in my office while doing therapy. Please schedule telehealth or advise in advance if you are not comfortable in an office with animals. They do provide therapeutic support to clients and have been part of my practice for some time. I hold licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and specialty certification as a Certified Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person.
I believe that healing happens in relationship with others, and that therapy can be an excellent place to begin this practice. I know how tough it can be to have a rift in a romantic relationship, a friendship, or even in the relationship with ourselves. Additionally, I believe that trauma-informed, Queer affirming, and anti-racist methodologies are not only necessary but go hand-in-hand with radical growth. My primary focuses are on couples therapy, gender and sexuality, and folks struggling through rigid mindsets such as religious trauma and anxiety.
I believe that healing happens in relationship with others, and that therapy can be an excellent place to begin this practice. I know how tough it can be to have a rift in a romantic relationship, a friendship, or even in the relationship with ourselves. Additionally, I believe that trauma-informed, Queer affirming, and anti-racist methodologies are not only necessary but go hand-in-hand with radical growth. My primary focuses are on couples therapy, gender and sexuality, and folks struggling through rigid mindsets such as religious trauma and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy with a focus on the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, navigating conflict with friends and family, and difficulty with life transitions. My psychotherapy approach is primarily informed by psychodynamic and relational frameworks. I am also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS). Ultimately, my approach is tailored to your individual needs and I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy with a focus on the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, navigating conflict with friends and family, and difficulty with life transitions. My psychotherapy approach is primarily informed by psychodynamic and relational frameworks. I am also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS). Ultimately, my approach is tailored to your individual needs and I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process.
Of late, I've been especially passionate about working with people pursuing nontraditional relationships in friendship, romance, sex, kink, and family. Whether you're a polyamorous couple navigating communication or jealousy issues, a queer family navigating difficult decisions in a hostile world, or a neurodivergent person navigating relationship scripts that weren't made with you in mind, you're likely wanting clarity and support in finding a new normal outside of traditional cultural norms. I have extensive experience in building new, nontraditional ways of navigating the world. I'm here to help you find your unique path forward.
Of late, I've been especially passionate about working with people pursuing nontraditional relationships in friendship, romance, sex, kink, and family. Whether you're a polyamorous couple navigating communication or jealousy issues, a queer family navigating difficult decisions in a hostile world, or a neurodivergent person navigating relationship scripts that weren't made with you in mind, you're likely wanting clarity and support in finding a new normal outside of traditional cultural norms. I have extensive experience in building new, nontraditional ways of navigating the world. I'm here to help you find your unique path forward.
Welcome! Counseling provides a safe space to facilitate personal growth as you work through life’s challenges. My practice offers specialized care for women navigating mental health concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss and trauma, PMDD, perimenopause, ADHD, burnout and divorce navigation. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I also have expertise in treating relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, and complex PTSD. My goal is to support you in achieving greater self-awareness, healing, and lasting positive change.
Welcome! Counseling provides a safe space to facilitate personal growth as you work through life’s challenges. My practice offers specialized care for women navigating mental health concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss and trauma, PMDD, perimenopause, ADHD, burnout and divorce navigation. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I also have expertise in treating relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, and complex PTSD. My goal is to support you in achieving greater self-awareness, healing, and lasting positive change.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic therapy for anxiety, depression and many other life struggles.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic therapy for anxiety, depression and many other life struggles.
We all deserve to be heard, connected with, and loved authentically--there are so many of us who feel like we aren't seen for who we are, whether its because we feel held back by past struggles or we're still trying to learn who we want to be. I want to hear your story and help you finally feel seen. I'm here to create a safe space so you can bring what you need to our session. Therapy is a place to laugh, cry, explore, and overcome. We can do that together through empathy and person-centered work, where I meet you where you are and help you find the growth and change you're looking for.
We all deserve to be heard, connected with, and loved authentically--there are so many of us who feel like we aren't seen for who we are, whether its because we feel held back by past struggles or we're still trying to learn who we want to be. I want to hear your story and help you finally feel seen. I'm here to create a safe space so you can bring what you need to our session. Therapy is a place to laugh, cry, explore, and overcome. We can do that together through empathy and person-centered work, where I meet you where you are and help you find the growth and change you're looking for.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.