LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Harrison City, PA
Jennifer’s background includes adoption-related trauma, infertility, multicultural and transracial families, family systems work, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
My practice is rooted in a client-centered, relational approach that meets each person exactly where they are. I support clients facing a wide array of concerns, including:
Depression and anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict and communication issues, adoption-related trauma, infertility and family-building struggles, major life transitions and identity exploration. I help them navigate their own emotional experience—such as grief, confusion, fear, or uncertainty—while building acceptance, understanding, and open communication.
Jennifer’s background includes adoption-related trauma, infertility, multicultural and transracial families, family systems work, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
My practice is rooted in a client-centered, relational approach that meets each person exactly where they are. I support clients facing a wide array of concerns, including:
Depression and anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict and communication issues, adoption-related trauma, infertility and family-building struggles, major life transitions and identity exploration. I help them navigate their own emotional experience—such as grief, confusion, fear, or uncertainty—while building acceptance, understanding, and open communication.
An ideal client for me is someone who is interested in doing a deep analysis of themselves because I believe that looking to the past allows clients to uncover hidden meanings or patterns that they can use to breakdown faulty beliefs, align with core values, find purpose, and heal.
My approach works best for adults and teens who are navigating: trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, major life transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism, late diagnosed, chronic masking, etc.), no/low contact family situations, identity exploration, anxiety, OCD, and personality issues.
An ideal client for me is someone who is interested in doing a deep analysis of themselves because I believe that looking to the past allows clients to uncover hidden meanings or patterns that they can use to breakdown faulty beliefs, align with core values, find purpose, and heal.
My approach works best for adults and teens who are navigating: trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, major life transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism, late diagnosed, chronic masking, etc.), no/low contact family situations, identity exploration, anxiety, OCD, and personality issues.
One of my specialties is family therapy with adolescents and their parents. I enjoy supporting the bridge of communication between the generational differences, and helping each family member feel heard and seen. I work with the philosophy that we don't have to agree with one another to have compassion for one other. I see individuals, couples and families. I work with children as young as 6 years old. If you are seeking parenting support for your child/children, I offer a blended approach to supporting you based on where each specific child is in their development.
One of my specialties is family therapy with adolescents and their parents. I enjoy supporting the bridge of communication between the generational differences, and helping each family member feel heard and seen. I work with the philosophy that we don't have to agree with one another to have compassion for one other. I see individuals, couples and families. I work with children as young as 6 years old. If you are seeking parenting support for your child/children, I offer a blended approach to supporting you based on where each specific child is in their development.
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Some of my specialties include: the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome- I’m glad you are here! If you are looking for a therapist who strives to create a warm, relaxed environment where you can share anything without judgement, I may be the right fit for you. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is transformative, empowering, and creating a safe space is essential to healing.
Some of my specialties include: the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome- I’m glad you are here! If you are looking for a therapist who strives to create a warm, relaxed environment where you can share anything without judgement, I may be the right fit for you. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is transformative, empowering, and creating a safe space is essential to healing.
I specialize in working with queer, nonmonogamous, and kinky folks, though I'm happy to show up for anyone who is ready to nurture a deeper sense of connection in their lives.
As a trauma-informed certified sex therapist, I'm here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore all the things you've been afraid to say out loud. Together we'll build your sense of internal safety so that you have the confidence to navigate life's challenges and embrace all the parts of yourself that show up along the way.
I specialize in working with queer, nonmonogamous, and kinky folks, though I'm happy to show up for anyone who is ready to nurture a deeper sense of connection in their lives.
As a trauma-informed certified sex therapist, I'm here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore all the things you've been afraid to say out loud. Together we'll build your sense of internal safety so that you have the confidence to navigate life's challenges and embrace all the parts of yourself that show up along the way.
I often work with clients in monogamous and polyamorous relationships, members of the LGBTQIA community and clients of varying approaches to Christianity, Judaism and spirituality.
Are you looking for a space where you can be yourself, and also get to know yourself in ways that lead to a more authentic you? I view my work as coming alongside you, meeting you where you are and getting curious together. My practice is rooted in family systems theories; I will integrate approaches that consider how relationships have been, and are, formative in your life – from the relationship you have with yourself to family, friends, significant others and the greater culture, context and systems around you.
I often work with clients in monogamous and polyamorous relationships, members of the LGBTQIA community and clients of varying approaches to Christianity, Judaism and spirituality.
Are you looking for a space where you can be yourself, and also get to know yourself in ways that lead to a more authentic you? I view my work as coming alongside you, meeting you where you are and getting curious together. My practice is rooted in family systems theories; I will integrate approaches that consider how relationships have been, and are, formative in your life – from the relationship you have with yourself to family, friends, significant others and the greater culture, context and systems around you.
My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach. I also understand the body as a critical site of trauma healing and as such, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic lenses into my work.
My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach. I also understand the body as a critical site of trauma healing and as such, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic lenses into my work.
WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated.
We specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma/cptsd, eating disorders, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, and use attachment-based therapy, and somatic approaches. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (Natural Lifemanship Model) is available for clients seeking healing in partnership with horses and nature.
WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated.
We specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma/cptsd, eating disorders, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, and use attachment-based therapy, and somatic approaches. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (Natural Lifemanship Model) is available for clients seeking healing in partnership with horses and nature.
I am a queer, agender, social justice-focused & relationally-oriented therapist.
My mission is to join with others in pursuit of healing, empowerment, & liberation. Those who work with me are often exploring issues of gender, sexuality, disability, racial identity, complex trauma, and relationships. We often focus on alleviating the anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self & others that can result from our lived experiences. Together, we work towards building self-understanding so you can make decisions about your life & relationships with awareness and intention.
I am a queer, agender, social justice-focused & relationally-oriented therapist.
My mission is to join with others in pursuit of healing, empowerment, & liberation. Those who work with me are often exploring issues of gender, sexuality, disability, racial identity, complex trauma, and relationships. We often focus on alleviating the anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self & others that can result from our lived experiences. Together, we work towards building self-understanding so you can make decisions about your life & relationships with awareness and intention.
My approach is rooted in honoring the deep impact of relationships and the resiliency of adaptive strategies people learn to cope and survive. Getting to know these patterns within the family, community, and ecological contexts we are living through can empower people towards more agency and living in alignment with their values. I work best with other humans seeking justice and liberation, and many of my clients are community organizers, care workers, poly couples, and trans folks.
My approach is rooted in honoring the deep impact of relationships and the resiliency of adaptive strategies people learn to cope and survive. Getting to know these patterns within the family, community, and ecological contexts we are living through can empower people towards more agency and living in alignment with their values. I work best with other humans seeking justice and liberation, and many of my clients are community organizers, care workers, poly couples, and trans folks.
I’m a queer sex therapist offering unapologetically affirming care for individuals and relationships that don’t fit into society’s “traditional” mold.
In therapy, I’m a direct communicator. I believe honesty and clarity are essential for growth, and I’m not afraid to gently (but firmly!) challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. Our biggest transformations happen when we’re willing to try something new, even when it feels a little scary at times. I’ll also give you the patience you deserve to grow.
I’m a queer sex therapist offering unapologetically affirming care for individuals and relationships that don’t fit into society’s “traditional” mold.
In therapy, I’m a direct communicator. I believe honesty and clarity are essential for growth, and I’m not afraid to gently (but firmly!) challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. Our biggest transformations happen when we’re willing to try something new, even when it feels a little scary at times. I’ll also give you the patience you deserve to grow.
I work with queer folks and highly sensitive people.
My style of counseling is relaxed, compassionate, and non-judgemental. Working primarily from a Gestalt perspective, which does not assume pathology, I also draw from practical mindfulness, yoga and vedanta, and the Enneagram as needed. So much of the world feels like complete shite right now. Within our control is the ability to learn about and care for ourselves, the benefits of which extend to all with whom we interact as well.
I work with queer folks and highly sensitive people.
My style of counseling is relaxed, compassionate, and non-judgemental. Working primarily from a Gestalt perspective, which does not assume pathology, I also draw from practical mindfulness, yoga and vedanta, and the Enneagram as needed. So much of the world feels like complete shite right now. Within our control is the ability to learn about and care for ourselves, the benefits of which extend to all with whom we interact as well.
Kaitlin Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Kaitlin Kennedy and I’m a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping people reconnect with themselves and heal from what weighs them down.
Therapy with me is a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you can bring your whole self — your struggles, your hopes, your fears, and your story. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Kaitlin Kennedy and I’m a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping people reconnect with themselves and heal from what weighs them down.
Therapy with me is a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you can bring your whole self — your struggles, your hopes, your fears, and your story. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity.
Need a hand?
Hi, my name is Maryanne, a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania. It's been my honor to walk alongside people who are on their healing journeys. I bring extensive knowledge and experience in supporting individuals and their loved ones, particularly when coping in times of challenge. This includes families navigating hospital stays, death, postpartum mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I've also been able to heIp people navigate OCD, anxiety, major depressive disorder and trauma. I’ve been able to help people of all ages, with a variety of backgrounds make sense of stressful situations, and find healing.
Need a hand?
Hi, my name is Maryanne, a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania. It's been my honor to walk alongside people who are on their healing journeys. I bring extensive knowledge and experience in supporting individuals and their loved ones, particularly when coping in times of challenge. This includes families navigating hospital stays, death, postpartum mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I've also been able to heIp people navigate OCD, anxiety, major depressive disorder and trauma. I’ve been able to help people of all ages, with a variety of backgrounds make sense of stressful situations, and find healing.
I welcome folks in the LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent communities, adolescents, adults, and those struggling to navigate the world free from shame.
Therapy should be a space where you can find empathy and gently challenge areas of your life that distress you. My goal as a therapist is to support you in exploring your desires, needs, and identities in order for you to live with authenticity. I work with individuals seeking to explore what is preventing you from finding comfort and safety in your everyday life. I aim to find strengths in your struggles and guide you towards a deeper understanding of who you are. Some areas I am passionate about include: trauma, suicidality/self-harm, navigating identities, dismantling shame, and navigating the world with neurodivergence.
I welcome folks in the LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent communities, adolescents, adults, and those struggling to navigate the world free from shame.
Therapy should be a space where you can find empathy and gently challenge areas of your life that distress you. My goal as a therapist is to support you in exploring your desires, needs, and identities in order for you to live with authenticity. I work with individuals seeking to explore what is preventing you from finding comfort and safety in your everyday life. I aim to find strengths in your struggles and guide you towards a deeper understanding of who you are. Some areas I am passionate about include: trauma, suicidality/self-harm, navigating identities, dismantling shame, and navigating the world with neurodivergence.
G
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, EMDRIA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am queer, AuDHD, Agender, Pansexual, Poly, and a parent of 2.
I view therapy and supervision as an opportunity to better understand yourself as a whole. When we take time to explore how we act, think, and feel we are able to access as well as accept new parts of ourselves and new perspectives on life. The process of knowing yourself can be powerful. I can offer this opportunity for you to explore yourself & possible changes in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, & welcoming environment. I take a collaborative approach to healing, which means YOU are the expert and we work together to offer you healing. I am happy to provide letters for gender affirming surgeries for Trans/GNC folx.
I am queer, AuDHD, Agender, Pansexual, Poly, and a parent of 2.
I view therapy and supervision as an opportunity to better understand yourself as a whole. When we take time to explore how we act, think, and feel we are able to access as well as accept new parts of ourselves and new perspectives on life. The process of knowing yourself can be powerful. I can offer this opportunity for you to explore yourself & possible changes in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, & welcoming environment. I take a collaborative approach to healing, which means YOU are the expert and we work together to offer you healing. I am happy to provide letters for gender affirming surgeries for Trans/GNC folx.
When we are able to shed feelings of shame and be vulnerable, we are able to dream, to embrace change as possible and then practice it. When we become aware of and in tune with our emotions—one of the many things that institutional injustices make more difficult—we learn about ourselves, our capacities, and our needs. We can then set boundaries and improve our relationships. We are then able to help ourselves with clear intent and invite our communities to support us. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, attachment wounds, non-monogamy, relationship issues, sexuality and gender identities & issues, HIV, and self-worth.
When we are able to shed feelings of shame and be vulnerable, we are able to dream, to embrace change as possible and then practice it. When we become aware of and in tune with our emotions—one of the many things that institutional injustices make more difficult—we learn about ourselves, our capacities, and our needs. We can then set boundaries and improve our relationships. We are then able to help ourselves with clear intent and invite our communities to support us. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, attachment wounds, non-monogamy, relationship issues, sexuality and gender identities & issues, HIV, and self-worth.
Life can be stressful and times are ever-changing! If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, you're not alone. I believe that every challenging situation or time in life allows us to learn more about ourselves that will improve our overall well-being and adaptability. I am dedicated to providing support that will be personal, set in real life, non-judgmental, and effective. I am committed, reliable, and empathetic to the needs of each unique person. My counseling style is warm, interactive, light, and motivated. I am licensed in NY, PA, OR, and NE.
Life can be stressful and times are ever-changing! If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, you're not alone. I believe that every challenging situation or time in life allows us to learn more about ourselves that will improve our overall well-being and adaptability. I am dedicated to providing support that will be personal, set in real life, non-judgmental, and effective. I am committed, reliable, and empathetic to the needs of each unique person. My counseling style is warm, interactive, light, and motivated. I am licensed in NY, PA, OR, and NE.
I welcome all lived experiences, with a focus on adult neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ (asexual & aromantic inclusive), polyamory/ENM, nontraditional communities, & those navigating chronic illness.
Therapy modalities do overlap guided by your goals. Individual therapy often ignites self-exploration, emotion-processing, cognitive patterns & values-based living. Couples work may touch on communication, attachment, ruptures & intentional connection across diverse relationship structures. Family therapy strives to strengthen mutual understanding & support.
I welcome all lived experiences, with a focus on adult neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ (asexual & aromantic inclusive), polyamory/ENM, nontraditional communities, & those navigating chronic illness.
Therapy modalities do overlap guided by your goals. Individual therapy often ignites self-exploration, emotion-processing, cognitive patterns & values-based living. Couples work may touch on communication, attachment, ruptures & intentional connection across diverse relationship structures. Family therapy strives to strengthen mutual understanding & support.
My work is grounded in existential therapy, with a particular focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate identity, meaning, grief, and life transitions.
My approach is thoughtful, reflective, and relational. Rather than positioning myself as an expert with answers, I join clients as a fellow traveler. I approach each encounter as curious, present, and attuned, creating space for exploration, understanding, and self-compassion.
My work is grounded in existential therapy, with a particular focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate identity, meaning, grief, and life transitions.
My approach is thoughtful, reflective, and relational. Rather than positioning myself as an expert with answers, I join clients as a fellow traveler. I approach each encounter as curious, present, and attuned, creating space for exploration, understanding, and self-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.