LGBTQ+ Therapists in Doylestown, PA
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West Philly Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
West Philly Therapy Center is a group practice that specializes in working with relationship, sexuality and gender related issues. While each of our therapist has their own style and specialty, they are all collectively & actively working from an anti-racist,
queer
&
trans
affirming, social justice, and trauma-informed lens. We provide a warm, collaborative and compassionate space for clients to process, explore, grow, and heal. We strive to develop a therapeutic environment of mutual trust, respect and care, where the complexities of each client's experiences and identities are honored.
Olivia Krawtchuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, C-IAYT
Verified
Verified
Are you interested in connecting to and healing your mind, body, and spirit? Do you feel stuck and unsure where to go next? Let me guide you on your journey in connecting with your deepest self. As a somtatic practitoner, I believe in the power of connecting to the body. I work with adults going through life transitions,
LGBTQIA
+, those who have experienced sexual, emotional, physical and religious trauma, HSP (highly sensitive persons), those who are in recovery (12 step and other programs), college students, and more. I am here to best support you in your healing journey!
Audrey Ervin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in anxiety, depression, women's issues, body image concerns, assertiveness, stress management, relationship problems, career decision making, and
lesbian
,
gay
,
bisexual
,
queer
,
transgender
and gender expansive identities.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
Amanda Koch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with individuals, couples and families of diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and communication issues, grief and loss, major life transitions, self-esteem, and
LGBTQ
issues. I view every client as an individual and utilize various therapeutic treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, interpersonal therapy, humanistic therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, in order to find the right fit for each person.
Waitlist for new clients
Carey Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Areas of professional interest and focus include working with young adults around identity and career development, working with the
LGBTQIA
population, anxiety, stress and navigating life transitions.
Are you seeking professional and non-judgmental guidance in navigating life's stressors, managing life transitions, coping with anxiety or depression, addressing relationship issues, or simply searching for space to explore and learn about yourself? If so, I am here to walk with you on your journey. With over a decade of experience, I use therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of each client - along with an approachable demeanor, humor, and an interactive communication style. I believe in creating warm, safe spaces in which my clients can begin the work of healing and becoming their most authentic selves.
Michael Avender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
” Additionally, I have extensive experience working with
LGBTQ
+ individuals.
Seeking out therapy can be an intimidating process. It’s common to feel like your mental health won’t improve, that you will always be “stuck” in unhelpful thinking patterns, uncomfortable body sensations, and actions that don’t align with your values. My goal is to cultivate a safe, inclusive space where we can work collaboratively to address your concerns and shift into a space of healing. Because therapy is not typically a place where you can find “quick fixes,” I work to establish an authentic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to support them in finding and experiencing meaningful, long-term change.
Risa Malaczewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in complex PTSD,
LGBTQIA
, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression and life in general? You have been dealing with stress for so long and you feel like you need to talk to someone. If you are overwhelmed, lost and feeling down, I would like to talk to you about how therapy can benefit you. I use a person-centered, empowerment-focused approach. I believe everyone has strengths within oneself, given unconditional positive regard and judgment-free space. I strive to create a radically safe space in which clients feel seen. head and validated because the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful therapeutic intervention.
Not accepting new clients
Jay Janicki
MAC
3 Endorsed
3 Endorsed
I feel that every client, along with their family or loved ones, processes and copes with adversity, trauma, and mental health issues differently. It is important that I build a strong, therapeutic rapport with my clients in order to create a more comfortable environment for vulnerability. Through building a therapeutic relationship based on mutual empathy and rapport, healing and working through difficult issues can happen! Working with the
LGBTQIA
+ identifying community is a huge passion of mine, including community outreach. You are safe and loved here, regardless of who you are, how you identify, where you come from.
Amber Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Sometimes we all need a little help with what life brings our way. That's where I come in. I pride myself in working myself out of a job. I believe in helping you to get to the root cause of the challenges you're facing and develop the insight and knowledge to unlock your best life. I am a compassionate and direct therapist and coach. I specialize in working with other therapists and coaches, business owners, high performance professionals, people with chronic medical conditions and the
LGBTQ
+ community. I am alt. relationship style, SW & Kink friendly.
Diane Vliet Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
Although most of my experience has been with teens and young adults, I am open to meeting with clients of all ages and genders. Before becoming a social worker, I was a high school teacher for 23 years and worked as a social worker in a therapeutic school. I am particularly interested in supporting adoptees, sexual assault survivors, young people with learning differences, and
LGBTQ
+ youth as they heal from loss or trauma, discover their strengths, and construct an authentic identity. I have also run support groups for adoptees,
trans
/nonbinary teens, and parents of TGN teens.
Bucks Support Services - Buckingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEDS, CAADC
Verified
Verified
Bucks
LGBTQ
Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the
LGBTQ
+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates exercise, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting healthier body image and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with and values all paths to recovery from addiction.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown and Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks
LGBTQ
Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.
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Diane G Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice specializes in helping these families be strong and successful! I have experience with
LGBT
families as well as families created through a second marriage.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each child. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their children while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.
Darby Pistilli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you looking for someone who fosters a safe space while you embark on your healing journey? Taking the step towards healing is not an easy decision to make, and I am so glad you are taking it. I specialize in working alongside with those who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. My practice is
LGBTQ
+ affirming.
Bucks Support Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MS, CAADC
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Bucks
LGBTQ
Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the
LGBTQ
+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates exercise, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting healthier body image and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with and values all paths to recovery from addiction.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown dn Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks
LGBTQ
Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.
Christina Carson-Sacco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that a good match between the client and therapist is key to therapeutic success. My approach is very straight-forward and down-to-earth. I help individuals, couples and families build the skills needed to overcome emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and to move through life changes, creating healthier lives. I assist families having difficulty relating to one another, through parenting strategies or a couples focus. I have expertise working with divorced families, adolescents, anxiety/depression, and school challenges. I have experience with dysautonomia disorders. I am an
LGBTQ
+ ally.
Waitlist for new clients
Christyne M Ford
MS, NCC, CCTP-II
I believe everyone has the strengths within themselves to lead a meaningful life and every situation can be a learning experience. If you are struggling to find the joy and happiness that is missing from each day, don't hesitate, call me today. My clients include but are not limited to those in the
LGBTQIA
communities and those who are survivors of traumatic life events.
Kevin M Medican
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Additional areas of expertise include career management and
LGBT
issues.
With an orientation toward helping clients grow, I assist them in identifying and removing the obstacles that keep them stuck. I focus on individuals, couples and families impacted by addiction. Based on client need, I employ a versatile blend of support, respectful confrontation, sometimes even humor, combined with Twelve Step approaches of acceptance of reality, personal insight and spiritual development. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT). Trained as an Interventionist, I also prepare and collaborate with families and organizations in conducting interventions with a person experiencing behavioral problems.
Kelly Kampf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is based on the relationship between the therapist and the client where the client is the expert on their own life. My goal is to provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space where clients can work to discover areas of their lives where they would like to change, grow, and gently uncover their true selves. Often, things arise in the therapeutic environment that are also occurring in clients' lives, and we can experiment together to find new ways of being in the world and in relationship. I am a
queer
, white accomplice, multiculturally responsive, alternative lifestyle friendly and fat positive.
Mark Falango
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I enjoy working with a broad range of clients, I have much training and experience working with couples, people struggling with sex addiction,
LGBTQ
issues, men's issues and trauma recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile and congratulations on beginning a journey towards a healthier life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) providing individual, couples and group therapy. For the past 25 years, I have helped people improve their emotional well-being, strengthen their recovery from addictions and trauma, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. My clinical specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual compulsivity and PTSD.
Mark J. Ludwig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MS, CAADC
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
I specialize in working with children, teen and adult individuals as well as family systems being impacted by depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, eating disorders,
LGBTQ
+ topics, trauma processing/PTSD, relational challenges and behavioral disorders. Drawing from a variety of treatment styles and approaches including Experiential, Acceptance and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (one of the most effective treatments for many chronic, recurring, and challenging mental health conditions), I focus on establishment of systemic connection and the emotional experience, authenticity, empathic understanding and compassion.
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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.