LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Mifflintown, PA
Come as you are. Move at your pace. Find your way forward. If you feel ready for something deeper than surface-level fixes. If you're tired of just managing symptoms and want real transformation that honors your whole self. If you've tried quick solutions, but you're looking for healing that addresses root causes, not symptoms. If you want to understand deeper patterns in your life and relationships, and you're motivated to do meaningful work that leads to lasting change. If you deserve support that sees you as a complete person, not just problems to solve. We will work well if these statements are true for your healing journey.
Come as you are. Move at your pace. Find your way forward. If you feel ready for something deeper than surface-level fixes. If you're tired of just managing symptoms and want real transformation that honors your whole self. If you've tried quick solutions, but you're looking for healing that addresses root causes, not symptoms. If you want to understand deeper patterns in your life and relationships, and you're motivated to do meaningful work that leads to lasting change. If you deserve support that sees you as a complete person, not just problems to solve. We will work well if these statements are true for your healing journey.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or you don't know what you're feeling at all? Do you feel as though people are taking advantage of you or you don't know who you are anymore? You're not alone, this is very common. I will partner with you and help you to identify not only what you're feeling, but also how to cope with those feelings so you can feel more empowered to navigate your life more effectively. I can also help you to find your voice, so you can connect with who you are and to begin to assert clear boundaries with others.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or you don't know what you're feeling at all? Do you feel as though people are taking advantage of you or you don't know who you are anymore? You're not alone, this is very common. I will partner with you and help you to identify not only what you're feeling, but also how to cope with those feelings so you can feel more empowered to navigate your life more effectively. I can also help you to find your voice, so you can connect with who you are and to begin to assert clear boundaries with others.
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
GKSW has been providing comprehensive mental health services since 1978. Our interdisciplinary staff is fully accredited and licensed in their specific professions. We are committed to assisting people make the kinds of changes that enable them to live personally fulfilling and meaningful lives. We respect the dignity and diversity of all people with whom we have the privilege of working and strive to enable our clients to find unique paths in their journeys through life.
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Creative Reflections Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
I am able to provide in person sessions as well as Video/Teletherapy (client has to be in the state of Pennsylvania due to licensure) Please contact me via text 814-826-4292 with your name, email address, insurance, scheduling availability, and general issues you want to work on. This will get you a faster response. I will then email you a new client information form and get you scheduled. Do not schedule with multiple therapist to "shop around" Please allow 3-5 sessions to decide if a therapist is the right fit for you before you transfer to a new therapist as it takes time to build the therapeutic relationship and get to know you.
I am able to provide in person sessions as well as Video/Teletherapy (client has to be in the state of Pennsylvania due to licensure) Please contact me via text 814-826-4292 with your name, email address, insurance, scheduling availability, and general issues you want to work on. This will get you a faster response. I will then email you a new client information form and get you scheduled. Do not schedule with multiple therapist to "shop around" Please allow 3-5 sessions to decide if a therapist is the right fit for you before you transfer to a new therapist as it takes time to build the therapeutic relationship and get to know you.
I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.
In our work together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s underneath the surface. I’m interested in who you are, not just what’s wrong. My goal is to create a space that feels real, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental, where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and move toward something that feels more connected and meaningful.
I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.
In our work together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s underneath the surface. I’m interested in who you are, not just what’s wrong. My goal is to create a space that feels real, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental, where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and move toward something that feels more connected and meaningful.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Have you done a lot of therapy already and found that CBT and DBT have just not been enough? Do you want a therapist with similar lived experience? If so, we might be a good fit! I’m here to support you in figuring out what to do with all the insight you already have. I primarily serve folks who are navigating chronic pain/illness, disability, health anxiety, medical trauma and gaslighting, gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, and complex PTSD. I especially enjoy working with other therapists, caregivers, academics, community organizers, and sex workers.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Have you done a lot of therapy already and found that CBT and DBT have just not been enough? Do you want a therapist with similar lived experience? If so, we might be a good fit! I’m here to support you in figuring out what to do with all the insight you already have. I primarily serve folks who are navigating chronic pain/illness, disability, health anxiety, medical trauma and gaslighting, gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, and complex PTSD. I especially enjoy working with other therapists, caregivers, academics, community organizers, and sex workers.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, people exploring sex and intimacy, nontraditional relationships (including polyamory/ENM & kink), and those moving through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or other identity-changing seasons.
Hello! I work with adults navigating identity, relationships, sex, and major life transitions who want therapy that feels affirming, grounded, and effective. I’m a certified trauma therapist, and my work is rooted in helping clients feel safe, regulated, and empowered as they explore patterns shaped by past experiences. Many of the people I work with are carrying anxiety, relational stress, identity shifts, or long-standing overwhelm.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, people exploring sex and intimacy, nontraditional relationships (including polyamory/ENM & kink), and those moving through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or other identity-changing seasons.
Hello! I work with adults navigating identity, relationships, sex, and major life transitions who want therapy that feels affirming, grounded, and effective. I’m a certified trauma therapist, and my work is rooted in helping clients feel safe, regulated, and empowered as they explore patterns shaped by past experiences. Many of the people I work with are carrying anxiety, relational stress, identity shifts, or long-standing overwhelm.
You may look high functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside. As a Harrisburg trauma therapist specializing in PTSD, identity development, and life transitions, I help adults and teens untangle patterns rooted in trauma, chronic stress, and relational pain. Therapy with me is thoughtful, steady, and depth oriented.
You may look high functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside. As a Harrisburg trauma therapist specializing in PTSD, identity development, and life transitions, I help adults and teens untangle patterns rooted in trauma, chronic stress, and relational pain. Therapy with me is thoughtful, steady, and depth oriented.
Welcome to my virtual space! Scrolling through therapy profiles can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety and stress keep showing up day after day. Many of my clients reach out feeling drained, stuck, and unsure where to start.
When you contact me, you’ll reach me directly. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk through what’s going on, answer questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
Welcome to my virtual space! Scrolling through therapy profiles can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety and stress keep showing up day after day. Many of my clients reach out feeling drained, stuck, and unsure where to start.
When you contact me, you’ll reach me directly. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk through what’s going on, answer questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
With an emphasis on personal liberation, I aim to empower those most marginalized (i.e. those who are LGBTQ+, POC, &/ Neurodiverse).
Our emotions are vital tools, giving keen information about what we need. With ACT, CBT and DBT skills (e.g. ERP, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, & emotion regulation), we can stabilize and harness these emotions, improve our confidence, and realize our potential in all parts of life.
With an emphasis on personal liberation, I aim to empower those most marginalized (i.e. those who are LGBTQ+, POC, &/ Neurodiverse).
Our emotions are vital tools, giving keen information about what we need. With ACT, CBT and DBT skills (e.g. ERP, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, & emotion regulation), we can stabilize and harness these emotions, improve our confidence, and realize our potential in all parts of life.
Aiding others in examining their lives for areas of change has been the focus of my career for 10 + years. I have experience in many areas of mental health including crisis management, outpatient therapy, inpatient and partial hospitalizations. This experience has allowed me to utilize diverse approaches to therapy to assist clients in achieving their individual goals and desired results. I have treated a wide range of mental health diagnosis and conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, PTSD among others. I approach therapy from a trauma informed care aspect.
Aiding others in examining their lives for areas of change has been the focus of my career for 10 + years. I have experience in many areas of mental health including crisis management, outpatient therapy, inpatient and partial hospitalizations. This experience has allowed me to utilize diverse approaches to therapy to assist clients in achieving their individual goals and desired results. I have treated a wide range of mental health diagnosis and conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, PTSD among others. I approach therapy from a trauma informed care aspect.
I specialize in trauma recovery of all forms, couples therapy, college mental health, and LGBTQIA care.
I believe that one of the bravest things that you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and the overall emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of these struggles so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I will help you on this healing journey!
I specialize in trauma recovery of all forms, couples therapy, college mental health, and LGBTQIA care.
I believe that one of the bravest things that you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and the overall emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of these struggles so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I will help you on this healing journey!
If you're feeling overwhelmed by worry, stuck in patterns with food or your body, or simply ready to make a meaningful shift in your life, you're not alone—and you're already taking the first step by being here. I work with individuals who are ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. Whether you're navigating anxiety, body image concerns, disordered eating, or just a deep desire for change, I’m here to support you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by worry, stuck in patterns with food or your body, or simply ready to make a meaningful shift in your life, you're not alone—and you're already taking the first step by being here. I work with individuals who are ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. Whether you're navigating anxiety, body image concerns, disordered eating, or just a deep desire for change, I’m here to support you.
Are you facing a major life transition, heightened stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, develop coping skills, and create a path toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Balance is key :)
I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, understand your emotions, and overcome obstacles. Therapy is a powerful tool for reducing anxiety, building self-esteem, and fostering healthier relationships, your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health.
Are you facing a major life transition, heightened stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, develop coping skills, and create a path toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Balance is key :)
I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, understand your emotions, and overcome obstacles. Therapy is a powerful tool for reducing anxiety, building self-esteem, and fostering healthier relationships, your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health.
Many of my clients are Black, queer, or otherwise marginalized, and are looking for care that validates those experiences.
I help adolescents and adults explore the intersections of identity, oppression, and mental health. Whether you’re navigating identity, trauma, or simply learning how to value yourself outside of what you provide to others, I will work alongside you as we create a path toward healing.
Many of my clients are Black, queer, or otherwise marginalized, and are looking for care that validates those experiences.
I help adolescents and adults explore the intersections of identity, oppression, and mental health. Whether you’re navigating identity, trauma, or simply learning how to value yourself outside of what you provide to others, I will work alongside you as we create a path toward healing.
My specialties include LGBTQIA affirming care, supporting individuals with religious trauma, helping those whose identities feel shaped by external expectations in ways that feel inauthentic, and addressing body image concerns through a Health at Every Size perspective.
You may have learned to shape yourself around outside expectations and are now wanting to feel more like yourself, more grounded, free, and authentic. Maybe you want stronger relationships, a clearer sense of who you are, and a life guided by your values rather than imposed rules. Whether you’re questioning parts of your identity, redefining your path, or processing challenging personal or cultural experiences, we will work to examine different parts of your story and how they show up in your relationships and daily life.
My specialties include LGBTQIA affirming care, supporting individuals with religious trauma, helping those whose identities feel shaped by external expectations in ways that feel inauthentic, and addressing body image concerns through a Health at Every Size perspective.
You may have learned to shape yourself around outside expectations and are now wanting to feel more like yourself, more grounded, free, and authentic. Maybe you want stronger relationships, a clearer sense of who you are, and a life guided by your values rather than imposed rules. Whether you’re questioning parts of your identity, redefining your path, or processing challenging personal or cultural experiences, we will work to examine different parts of your story and how they show up in your relationships and daily life.
As a sober therapist and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer affirming care for people exploring sexuality, gender, neurodiversity, substance use, and non-traditional relationship structures.
My approach is trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and grounded in empowerment. I believe healing unfolds at your pace. In our work, we may explore nervous system responses, boundaries, patterns in relationships, values, and the parts of yourself you may have had to silence to feel safe.
As a sober therapist and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer affirming care for people exploring sexuality, gender, neurodiversity, substance use, and non-traditional relationship structures.
My approach is trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and grounded in empowerment. I believe healing unfolds at your pace. In our work, we may explore nervous system responses, boundaries, patterns in relationships, values, and the parts of yourself you may have had to silence to feel safe.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe, supportive space to be truly heard and understood. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has placed in their path. What they need most is an empathetic listener—someone who will meet them where they are, without judgment, and walk beside them as they navigate their emotions and experiences.
Together, we can explore the difficult feelings that often hold them back and work toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to help them uncover their own resilience and strength so they can move forward with clarity.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe, supportive space to be truly heard and understood. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has placed in their path. What they need most is an empathetic listener—someone who will meet them where they are, without judgment, and walk beside them as they navigate their emotions and experiences.
Together, we can explore the difficult feelings that often hold them back and work toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to help them uncover their own resilience and strength so they can move forward with clarity.
My areas of speciality are treating anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, relationship difficulties, and stress from major life transitions.
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
My areas of speciality are treating anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, relationship difficulties, and stress from major life transitions.
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
I’m a queer, nonbinary, chronically ill, and neurodiverse therapist who knows firsthand how hard it can be to exist in a world not designed for you.
My focus is supporting kids, teens, and adults with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and disability in building an affirming, authentic life. We’ll explore identity, navigate transitions, and create a space where your strengths are recognized and there’s room for laughter, curiosity, and genuine conversation.
I’m a queer, nonbinary, chronically ill, and neurodiverse therapist who knows firsthand how hard it can be to exist in a world not designed for you.
My focus is supporting kids, teens, and adults with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and disability in building an affirming, authentic life. We’ll explore identity, navigate transitions, and create a space where your strengths are recognized and there’s room for laughter, curiosity, and genuine conversation.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Mifflintown
- Bellefonte
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- Carlisle
- Lemoyne
- Lewistown
- Mechanicsburg
- Mifflinburg
- Selinsgrove
- State College
- University Park
- Wormleysburg
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.