LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for a therapist in Philadelphia who takes insurance and actually feels like a good fit? Daisy + Co. Therapy is an insurance-based group practice in Center City, Philadelphia, offering thoughtful, evidence-based therapy for adults, children, and teens.
We most often work with clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life transitions. Finding the right therapist matters, which is why our clinicians each specialize in different areas of care and take a collaborative, intentional approach to treatment.
Looking for a therapist in Philadelphia who takes insurance and actually feels like a good fit? Daisy + Co. Therapy is an insurance-based group practice in Center City, Philadelphia, offering thoughtful, evidence-based therapy for adults, children, and teens.
We most often work with clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life transitions. Finding the right therapist matters, which is why our clinicians each specialize in different areas of care and take a collaborative, intentional approach to treatment.
Our symptoms—whether anxiety, depression, fear, or unresolved pain—are more than just obstacles; they are messengers. They point to unmet longings and hidden parts of ourselves waiting to be explored. I believe even our most difficult patterns hold a kind of inner intelligence and that through careful exploration we can find greater meaning in our lives. Together our work will support you in deepening your self-knowledge so that you can uncover new ways to cope with life’s challenges. By weaving your history, feelings, thoughts, and desires into new insight, we'll create a space for clarity and possibility to emerge.
Our symptoms—whether anxiety, depression, fear, or unresolved pain—are more than just obstacles; they are messengers. They point to unmet longings and hidden parts of ourselves waiting to be explored. I believe even our most difficult patterns hold a kind of inner intelligence and that through careful exploration we can find greater meaning in our lives. Together our work will support you in deepening your self-knowledge so that you can uncover new ways to cope with life’s challenges. By weaving your history, feelings, thoughts, and desires into new insight, we'll create a space for clarity and possibility to emerge.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
They may be queer, polyamorous, neurodiverse, or struggling with chronic illness.
My work is about self-acceptance and celebration. Through different techniques (Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatics, Parts work) you will learn how to reconnect, take care of, and love your body. You will gain a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape and learn to understand how your shame and frustrations are a product of the systems in place.
They may be queer, polyamorous, neurodiverse, or struggling with chronic illness.
My work is about self-acceptance and celebration. Through different techniques (Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatics, Parts work) you will learn how to reconnect, take care of, and love your body. You will gain a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape and learn to understand how your shame and frustrations are a product of the systems in place.
I specialize in working with LGBT clients, adult ADHD, depression and anxiety, intergenerational patterns, couples and family work.
I'm a couples and family therapist, and view my clients through a systemic, trauma informed and inter-generational lens. I believe each person, family and couple are capable individuals who have the potential to address their own challenges, but that sometimes our experiences, family history, or even our own minds can get in the way.
I specialize in working with LGBT clients, adult ADHD, depression and anxiety, intergenerational patterns, couples and family work.
I'm a couples and family therapist, and view my clients through a systemic, trauma informed and inter-generational lens. I believe each person, family and couple are capable individuals who have the potential to address their own challenges, but that sometimes our experiences, family history, or even our own minds can get in the way.
It is hard being a person. We often engage in patterns of feeling, thought and action that reliably lead to suffering. These patterns arise in response to difficult and even traumatic experiences. They made good sense at some point, but now get in the way, causing anxiety, depression, shame and frustration. I work with people to bring increased awareness to the human potential caught up in old patterns, and via that awareness, to an enhanced sense of choice and self confidence and ease. My work draws on your wisdom, as well as my own.
It is hard being a person. We often engage in patterns of feeling, thought and action that reliably lead to suffering. These patterns arise in response to difficult and even traumatic experiences. They made good sense at some point, but now get in the way, causing anxiety, depression, shame and frustration. I work with people to bring increased awareness to the human potential caught up in old patterns, and via that awareness, to an enhanced sense of choice and self confidence and ease. My work draws on your wisdom, as well as my own.
My practice is inclusive and affirming, and I have particular experience working with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I earned my master’s in clinical social work from Temple University. I bring a balance of warmth, practical skills, humor, and compassionate feedback to each session. I help clients identify strengths, explore therapeutic tools, and use approaches that best support their growth, healing, and self-understanding.
My practice is inclusive and affirming, and I have particular experience working with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I earned my master’s in clinical social work from Temple University. I bring a balance of warmth, practical skills, humor, and compassionate feedback to each session. I help clients identify strengths, explore therapeutic tools, and use approaches that best support their growth, healing, and self-understanding.
Therapy can be difficult to begin and I recognize the courage it takes to make this commitment to yourself. In this process, I am committed to a practice of non-judgment and empathy as we explore stressors and difficulties you are experiencing. We will work collaboratively to bring self-acceptance, creativity, and compassion into your everyday struggles. I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, issues with alcohol and other substances, relationships, sexuality, gender identity, non-monogamy, polyamory, kink and others.
Therapy can be difficult to begin and I recognize the courage it takes to make this commitment to yourself. In this process, I am committed to a practice of non-judgment and empathy as we explore stressors and difficulties you are experiencing. We will work collaboratively to bring self-acceptance, creativity, and compassion into your everyday struggles. I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, issues with alcohol and other substances, relationships, sexuality, gender identity, non-monogamy, polyamory, kink and others.
I am especially called to work with queer and trans individuals, and those exploring gender and sexual identity.
I am a passionate mental health advocate and community organizer who believes healing happens in relationship, with ourselves, our bodies, our communities, and others. My work is relational and grounded in the mind–body connection, family systems, and self-compassion. Through my work in food access, I see food as a foundation of mental health. I understand nourishment as something that connects us to our bodies, our families, our communities, and our cultural experiences, and I hold these connections as central to wellbeing and care.
I am especially called to work with queer and trans individuals, and those exploring gender and sexual identity.
I am a passionate mental health advocate and community organizer who believes healing happens in relationship, with ourselves, our bodies, our communities, and others. My work is relational and grounded in the mind–body connection, family systems, and self-compassion. Through my work in food access, I see food as a foundation of mental health. I understand nourishment as something that connects us to our bodies, our families, our communities, and our cultural experiences, and I hold these connections as central to wellbeing and care.
I ask questions, I take notes. I create a plan to help clients learn how to take effective notes in life and journal during sessions with intention. I like to focus on understanding patterns. The ones that get us closest to our best life. Patterns guide us to modalities, or more specifically, patterns help us develop plans and modules for achieving therapy success, at your pace.
I ask questions, I take notes. I create a plan to help clients learn how to take effective notes in life and journal during sessions with intention. I like to focus on understanding patterns. The ones that get us closest to our best life. Patterns guide us to modalities, or more specifically, patterns help us develop plans and modules for achieving therapy success, at your pace.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, but have particular connection to the LGBTQ+, polyam/CNM, kink, artistic, & neurodiverse communities.
As an eclectic systemic therapist, I pull what works for you from many different therapy models to create a client-centered, tailored experience. Above all, my work values emotional honesty, self-care, mindfulness, and humor. I hope to create an environment that is warm, affirming, inclusive, and celebratory of all the things that are uniquely "you".
I work with clients from all backgrounds, but have particular connection to the LGBTQ+, polyam/CNM, kink, artistic, & neurodiverse communities.
As an eclectic systemic therapist, I pull what works for you from many different therapy models to create a client-centered, tailored experience. Above all, my work values emotional honesty, self-care, mindfulness, and humor. I hope to create an environment that is warm, affirming, inclusive, and celebratory of all the things that are uniquely "you".
My ideal client is someone who feels like they're carrying the weight of unresolved pain but struggles to put it into words. Maybe they've spent years putting others first, unsure how to prioritize themselves without guilt. They might be wrestling with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, or shame—whether about their body, their past, or their identity. They want a space where they can finally untangle these feelings, uncover their true self, and let go of the pressure to be "perfect." I enjoy working with people who have unique life situations, such as small business owners, people in trades, or people with complex lives.
My ideal client is someone who feels like they're carrying the weight of unresolved pain but struggles to put it into words. Maybe they've spent years putting others first, unsure how to prioritize themselves without guilt. They might be wrestling with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, or shame—whether about their body, their past, or their identity. They want a space where they can finally untangle these feelings, uncover their true self, and let go of the pressure to be "perfect." I enjoy working with people who have unique life situations, such as small business owners, people in trades, or people with complex lives.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and relationship difficulties.
My trauma-informed training helps me understand clients within the context of their full life experiences. I help clients recognize triggers and warning signs, build self-awareness, and develop healthier coping skills to improve emotional regulation, relationships, and overall well-being.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and relationship difficulties.
My trauma-informed training helps me understand clients within the context of their full life experiences. I help clients recognize triggers and warning signs, build self-awareness, and develop healthier coping skills to improve emotional regulation, relationships, and overall well-being.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I specialize in transgender-affirming therapy, navigating LGBTQ+ relationships, coming out to family and friends, self-actualization, self-love, found family and community, and navigating today’s sociopolitical landscape.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer therapy for individuals (14 and older) and couples seeking help with challenging relationships, improving self-esteem, living as your authentic self, learning to set boundaries, anxiety and depression, and learning to embrace change.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I specialize in transgender-affirming therapy, navigating LGBTQ+ relationships, coming out to family and friends, self-actualization, self-love, found family and community, and navigating today’s sociopolitical landscape.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer therapy for individuals (14 and older) and couples seeking help with challenging relationships, improving self-esteem, living as your authentic self, learning to set boundaries, anxiety and depression, and learning to embrace change.
We provide affirming, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
Together, we’ll focus on what actually helps, building insight, reducing distress, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
We commonly treat: anxiety and feeling constantly “on edge,” depression or feeling disconnected from yourself, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges (including non-traditional dynamics), low self-esteem and identity-related stress
We provide affirming, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
Together, we’ll focus on what actually helps, building insight, reducing distress, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
We commonly treat: anxiety and feeling constantly “on edge,” depression or feeling disconnected from yourself, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges (including non-traditional dynamics), low self-esteem and identity-related stress
I specialize in relationships, sex therapy, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness.
Additionally, I live with a chronic illness and can relate to the inconsistency and advocacy it demands. I help people with chronic health issues so they can learn to work with their body, rather than against it, and how to navigate within the medical system. I support the duality and identity of someone living with chronic illness.
I specialize in relationships, sex therapy, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness.
Additionally, I live with a chronic illness and can relate to the inconsistency and advocacy it demands. I help people with chronic health issues so they can learn to work with their body, rather than against it, and how to navigate within the medical system. I support the duality and identity of someone living with chronic illness.
I'm a generalist—I enjoy working with whoever walks through the door, complete with all their surprises and complexities. I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. My therapeutic framework is rooted in systems theory, meaning I consider not just the individual, but everything that has shaped them: family, religion, culture, trauma, politics, pleasure, race, gender, sexuality, dis/ability, class, and so on. My ideal client is curious and willing to look inward, even if tentatively.
I'm a generalist—I enjoy working with whoever walks through the door, complete with all their surprises and complexities. I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. My therapeutic framework is rooted in systems theory, meaning I consider not just the individual, but everything that has shaped them: family, religion, culture, trauma, politics, pleasure, race, gender, sexuality, dis/ability, class, and so on. My ideal client is curious and willing to look inward, even if tentatively.
I have experience working with Queer people and their families, immigrants and people who struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, and the impact of violence and oppression in any of its ways.
I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to understand my world and myself. I wanted a safe space. I needed to find someone who could collaborate with me in changing and resisting. I did not want a therapist who treated me as a study object. I just wanted to feel fully human.
I have experience working with Queer people and their families, immigrants and people who struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, and the impact of violence and oppression in any of its ways.
I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to understand my world and myself. I wanted a safe space. I needed to find someone who could collaborate with me in changing and resisting. I did not want a therapist who treated me as a study object. I just wanted to feel fully human.
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.
Reaching out takes courage. You don't have to know exactly why — just that something needs to change. We can figure the rest out together. People come to therapy for many reasons — sometimes it's an unexpected or painful transition, other times it's conflict in important relationships. Often, people have already tried to help themselves feel better and aren't sure where to turn next. Whatever brings you here, you are likely seeking relief from pain or uncertainty. I'm glad you've taken this important first step.
Reaching out takes courage. You don't have to know exactly why — just that something needs to change. We can figure the rest out together. People come to therapy for many reasons — sometimes it's an unexpected or painful transition, other times it's conflict in important relationships. Often, people have already tried to help themselves feel better and aren't sure where to turn next. Whatever brings you here, you are likely seeking relief from pain or uncertainty. I'm glad you've taken this important first step.
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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.