LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Haverford, PA
I have spent the majority of my professional career working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
My approach to therapy is honest, open communication, with mutual respect being of utmost importance. My wish for you is that you feel safe so you are able to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I have spent the majority of my professional career working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
My approach to therapy is honest, open communication, with mutual respect being of utmost importance. My wish for you is that you feel safe so you are able to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting adults, teens, couples, and families, including LGBTQ+ navigating grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, and life-limiting illness.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting adults, teens, couples, and families, including LGBTQ+ navigating grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, and life-limiting illness.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individuals and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and thrives with compassion, collaboration and a safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. FLASH trained and Polyvagal informed
I have enjoyed clinical social work with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I support individuals and couples in a journey of discovery and growth with curiosity and humility coupled with training and experience. Attachment theory, science, attention to the intersection of multiple identities with emphasis on the relationship between myself and clients grounds my practice. Profound healing occurs in relationship and thrives with compassion, collaboration and a safe, supportive environment to unpack and explore feelings, experiences and needs, to create the life you want and deserve. FLASH trained and Polyvagal informed
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Marlo Hall, Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, Ed, LPC
4 Endorsed
Haverford, PA 19041
Together, we will navigate through the frustrating, critical or painful patterns in your relationships. Especially the relationship you have with Self. People seek me out to learn how to nurture, connect, empathize and accept. Build the conflict resolution and validation skills that are powerful tools used to improve relationship dynamics. It simply does not need to be this hard, new ways to interact can elicit change. When emotional challenges create too great a struggle, therapy may help. We will discover positive and productive ways to successfully explore life and gain the wisdom to cope more effectively.
Together, we will navigate through the frustrating, critical or painful patterns in your relationships. Especially the relationship you have with Self. People seek me out to learn how to nurture, connect, empathize and accept. Build the conflict resolution and validation skills that are powerful tools used to improve relationship dynamics. It simply does not need to be this hard, new ways to interact can elicit change. When emotional challenges create too great a struggle, therapy may help. We will discover positive and productive ways to successfully explore life and gain the wisdom to cope more effectively.
Main Line Counseling & Wellness Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Haverford, PA 19041
Our specialties include: anxiety & depression, stress management, caregiver stress, LGBTQIA+, life transitions & adjustment issues, parenting and pregnancy, relationship & communication issues.
Welcome! We are an experienced group of clinicians who love working to help you through difficult times and make positive, long-lasting changes in your life. We offer a caring, safe, and comfortable environment and we pride ourselves on providing respectful, client-centered treatment using the latest in evidenced-based, experiential, and integrative care. Please visit us at http://www.mlcwellness.com for our profiles and complete the "request an appointment" form to schedule!
Our specialties include: anxiety & depression, stress management, caregiver stress, LGBTQIA+, life transitions & adjustment issues, parenting and pregnancy, relationship & communication issues.
Welcome! We are an experienced group of clinicians who love working to help you through difficult times and make positive, long-lasting changes in your life. We offer a caring, safe, and comfortable environment and we pride ourselves on providing respectful, client-centered treatment using the latest in evidenced-based, experiential, and integrative care. Please visit us at http://www.mlcwellness.com for our profiles and complete the "request an appointment" form to schedule!
Main Line Therapy Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Haverford, PA 19041
Psychotherapy can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, but it also has the potential to promote emotional growth and health, improve confidence and self-esteem, create insight, and lead to the ability to make positive behavioral changes. Such behavioral changes can also positively impact mood, performance, and interpersonal relationships. At Main Line Therapy Solutions, we have over 25 clinicians, each of whom specializes in working with specific age groups and who have a variety of expertise to address the unique concerns of each individual. We take the time and care to match each new client with the right clinician.
Psychotherapy can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, but it also has the potential to promote emotional growth and health, improve confidence and self-esteem, create insight, and lead to the ability to make positive behavioral changes. Such behavioral changes can also positively impact mood, performance, and interpersonal relationships. At Main Line Therapy Solutions, we have over 25 clinicians, each of whom specializes in working with specific age groups and who have a variety of expertise to address the unique concerns of each individual. We take the time and care to match each new client with the right clinician.
Amy Degirolamo, LPC. I am licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. For the last 15 years my work with clients has focused on personal issues of all kinds: depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I specialize in adjustment issues and assisting clients take steps to get back to a place where they can overcome issues and move on for a better, healthier life. Many of my clients are going through a life transition such as a seperation, divorce or dealing with "failure to launch" issues.
Amy Degirolamo, LPC. I am licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. For the last 15 years my work with clients has focused on personal issues of all kinds: depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I specialize in adjustment issues and assisting clients take steps to get back to a place where they can overcome issues and move on for a better, healthier life. Many of my clients are going through a life transition such as a seperation, divorce or dealing with "failure to launch" issues.
Light Work Counseling is LGBTQ+ affirming.
Therapy at Light Work Counseling is grounded in a simple but powerful philosophy: there is light in every person. My work is to nurture it, & reflect it back. You bring your lived experience. I bring a trauma-informed, psychodynamic, relational approach w/ special training in EMDR, CBT & animal assisted therapy. Together, we’ll leverage your strengths using my tools & experience towards a bright future.
This is collaborative work. You are the expert of your own lived experience. Therapy isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about illumination. Like bringing light to a dim space, therapy helps us see more clearly
Light Work Counseling is LGBTQ+ affirming.
Therapy at Light Work Counseling is grounded in a simple but powerful philosophy: there is light in every person. My work is to nurture it, & reflect it back. You bring your lived experience. I bring a trauma-informed, psychodynamic, relational approach w/ special training in EMDR, CBT & animal assisted therapy. Together, we’ll leverage your strengths using my tools & experience towards a bright future.
This is collaborative work. You are the expert of your own lived experience. Therapy isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about illumination. Like bringing light to a dim space, therapy helps us see more clearly
I bring an openness and curiosity to my sessions with adult clients throughout the lifespan, helping you identify what matters most for you and what might be getting in the way of your greater happiness or fulfillment. I understand the courage it takes to engage in therapy. I support clients in building new awareness, skills, and practices that facilitate your healing and that you can use throughout your life. I offer acceptance and compassionate presence, and provide support for you as you explore and embrace facets of yourself and your experience toward reducing suffering and increasing peace and confidence.
I bring an openness and curiosity to my sessions with adult clients throughout the lifespan, helping you identify what matters most for you and what might be getting in the way of your greater happiness or fulfillment. I understand the courage it takes to engage in therapy. I support clients in building new awareness, skills, and practices that facilitate your healing and that you can use throughout your life. I offer acceptance and compassionate presence, and provide support for you as you explore and embrace facets of yourself and your experience toward reducing suffering and increasing peace and confidence.
I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals in the adoptee and queer communities.
I use client-centered and trauma-informed approaches to support clients in their own learning, growing, and evolving. I view therapy as a highly collaborative process and honor my clients’ autonomy and expertise in their own lives. My goal is to help you understand yourself more fully, build agency, and connect more deeply with your own needs and values.
I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals in the adoptee and queer communities.
I use client-centered and trauma-informed approaches to support clients in their own learning, growing, and evolving. I view therapy as a highly collaborative process and honor my clients’ autonomy and expertise in their own lives. My goal is to help you understand yourself more fully, build agency, and connect more deeply with your own needs and values.
I know that change is hard and requires courage, which is why I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to discuss dreams, emotions and goals. I believe that people are resilient and that the work of a therapist is to assist clients in achievement of emotional independence. I help people gain insight into thoughts and feelings, within a supportive relationship, so that they can feel empowered to heal. Through expression, awareness, and accountability individuals connect with themselves, manifest growth and enact change in their lives.
I know that change is hard and requires courage, which is why I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to discuss dreams, emotions and goals. I believe that people are resilient and that the work of a therapist is to assist clients in achievement of emotional independence. I help people gain insight into thoughts and feelings, within a supportive relationship, so that they can feel empowered to heal. Through expression, awareness, and accountability individuals connect with themselves, manifest growth and enact change in their lives.
Hello, I’m Megan and I’m glad you’re searching for support. I work with couples, individuals and families to learn how to best support each other and your specific goals to create a life worth living!
I adore working with folks in life transitions, those who are trying to heal from trauma, people who are exploring their sexual lives and complicated family systems. I offer a non judgmental approach to gender identity exploration, sexual health, non-monogamy and other sexuality related issues.
I also work with people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence who want to dig deeper into their mental health.
Hello, I’m Megan and I’m glad you’re searching for support. I work with couples, individuals and families to learn how to best support each other and your specific goals to create a life worth living!
I adore working with folks in life transitions, those who are trying to heal from trauma, people who are exploring their sexual lives and complicated family systems. I offer a non judgmental approach to gender identity exploration, sexual health, non-monogamy and other sexuality related issues.
I also work with people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence who want to dig deeper into their mental health.
My approach involves bringing change about from the inside out. We will work towards understanding how the problems that brought you here developed, what they mean, and the purpose that they serve. This approach goes beyond simply treating symptoms and strives to help you make changes that are deeply-rooted and long-lasting. It has been proven that the therapeutic relationship actually creates healthier connections in your brain. In younger children this deeper type of therapeutic change is often accomplished through therapeutic play. Play is the natural language of children and allows them to express their thoughts and feelings.
My approach involves bringing change about from the inside out. We will work towards understanding how the problems that brought you here developed, what they mean, and the purpose that they serve. This approach goes beyond simply treating symptoms and strives to help you make changes that are deeply-rooted and long-lasting. It has been proven that the therapeutic relationship actually creates healthier connections in your brain. In younger children this deeper type of therapeutic change is often accomplished through therapeutic play. Play is the natural language of children and allows them to express their thoughts and feelings.
We are accepting new clients! SCG is a small group practice, we help our clients live their best life. We are honored to support you in gaining relief from anxiety, depression, loneliness, feeling stuck, and afraid. The journey to wellness is not easy, but worth everything. We are located on the Main Line in Haverford. Our approach is compassionate with a solution-focused and practical approach. Additionally, much of our work with clients includes developing coping strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and separation and divorce.
We are accepting new clients! SCG is a small group practice, we help our clients live their best life. We are honored to support you in gaining relief from anxiety, depression, loneliness, feeling stuck, and afraid. The journey to wellness is not easy, but worth everything. We are located on the Main Line in Haverford. Our approach is compassionate with a solution-focused and practical approach. Additionally, much of our work with clients includes developing coping strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and separation and divorce.
My primary specialty is working with LGBTQIA+ children, adolescents, and young adults.
I am very passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who are questioning/embracing their gender and/or sexuality. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, open/nonmonogamous relationships, suicidality, or a range of other issues, I would love to work with you. I want clients to feel autonomous and in control of their own therapy. I believe that the client is the expert on themselves and my job is to learn about them from them, while contributing with my own skillset.
My primary specialty is working with LGBTQIA+ children, adolescents, and young adults.
I am very passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who are questioning/embracing their gender and/or sexuality. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, open/nonmonogamous relationships, suicidality, or a range of other issues, I would love to work with you. I want clients to feel autonomous and in control of their own therapy. I believe that the client is the expert on themselves and my job is to learn about them from them, while contributing with my own skillset.
I am committed to helping people create and sustain a satisfying, purposeful life. With the intention of moving toward a greater sense of overall well-being, I enjoy working with clients around life transitions, career and identity exploration, navigating and managing complex life circumstances and stresses (particularly related to marginalized identities), and concerns related to career/work. With 25 years of experience as a therapist, I offer an active, collaborative working relationship grounded in respect, transparency, and a deep desire to help clients heal and grow.
I am committed to helping people create and sustain a satisfying, purposeful life. With the intention of moving toward a greater sense of overall well-being, I enjoy working with clients around life transitions, career and identity exploration, navigating and managing complex life circumstances and stresses (particularly related to marginalized identities), and concerns related to career/work. With 25 years of experience as a therapist, I offer an active, collaborative working relationship grounded in respect, transparency, and a deep desire to help clients heal and grow.
I understand how challenging it can be to get started in therapy, and I believe that anyone who seeks out help demonstrates true courage. I aim to meet clients of all backgrounds where they are, with an open and non-judgmental space that feels safe and welcoming. I work across a wide variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and trauma. With each relationship, I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative partnership so that clients feel empowered to work toward becoming the best version of themselves.
I understand how challenging it can be to get started in therapy, and I believe that anyone who seeks out help demonstrates true courage. I aim to meet clients of all backgrounds where they are, with an open and non-judgmental space that feels safe and welcoming. I work across a wide variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and trauma. With each relationship, I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative partnership so that clients feel empowered to work toward becoming the best version of themselves.
Despite your best intentions and efforts, do you feel stuck in your personal life, intimate relationships, family relationships or workplace? You may be faced with challenges that are deeply rooted in your early life experiences, your primary attachments, in how you view the world, or due to misunderstanding between you and significant others. Challenges can arise during stressful life transitions, such as divorce or death of loved ones. But they can also arise from positive life experiences, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Left untreated, these challenges can grow into chronic problems that can corrode your sense of self and your relationships.
Despite your best intentions and efforts, do you feel stuck in your personal life, intimate relationships, family relationships or workplace? You may be faced with challenges that are deeply rooted in your early life experiences, your primary attachments, in how you view the world, or due to misunderstanding between you and significant others. Challenges can arise during stressful life transitions, such as divorce or death of loved ones. But they can also arise from positive life experiences, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Left untreated, these challenges can grow into chronic problems that can corrode your sense of self and your relationships.
I think of therapy as not only a way to process current feelings, but also as a place to gain insight and empowerment through reflection on the past. Together, we will work to explore, uncover, and better understand your self narrative and the events that shaped it. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where we can think together about the challenges in your life, as well as your strengths and coping skills.
I think of therapy as not only a way to process current feelings, but also as a place to gain insight and empowerment through reflection on the past. Together, we will work to explore, uncover, and better understand your self narrative and the events that shaped it. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where we can think together about the challenges in your life, as well as your strengths and coping skills.
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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.