LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Therapy is a great place to begin your journey of self-exploration and healing. Are you seeking a change in your life? Are your default ways of coping not effective? Are you looking to form more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, or hoping to gain a better understanding of your gender/sexuality? I’m K.C. (they/them), and I’m an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Philadelphia, offering individual therapy and gender affirming surgery letters. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we can explore the ways your past impacts your present, and how these identities interact within larger systems.

You should be living your best and most authentic life. Let's figure out what is in your way and how you can improve your relationships, direction, and sense of self! I co-own a practice and our providers are all doctoral-level psychologists with extensive experience. I specifically work with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, LGBTQ issues, worry and perfectionism, co-dependency, depression, and family discord, among others. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating other evidence-based treatment approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Attachment Theory.

Specializing in LGBTQ + identity affirming and gender inclusive care, I believe your story is unique, powerful, and deserving to be heard. Life is too short to stay stuck in bad relationships, let trauma take the wheel, or feel anxious and upset all the time. I want you to experience the freedom of meeting life on life’s terms, with a sense of purpose and meaning. Somatic psychotherapy is a whole-person approach, body and mind. Trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and attachment issues, and gender dysphoria, are among my specialities.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual and family therapy services online. I specialize in working with teens, the LGBTQ population, those with depression, and those recovering from trauma. Finding the right therapist for you can be a difficult process; however, I think it is one of the most essential parts of achieving your goals. I practice from a relational, social-justice-oriented, trauma-informed, systemic lens. I believe that change comes from authentic connection between a client and a therapist, involvement of a supportive network, and a mutual collaboration around treatment.

Hello, My name is Elijah Jackson, and I'm a Licensed Social Worker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I studied Social Work at Temple University, and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA + population. In sessions, I'm a conversationalist and believe that effective therapy requires collaboration between all persons involved. I will do my best to make sure that clients do not feel like they're talking to a wall. I have worked with clients to improve their negative/harmful thoughts and feelings about their gender and sexuality, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, race/ethnicity, body, and more.

What is your story? What do you want to change in that story? In my years as a counselor I've learned that you have everything you need to grow, but you need support to find it. Whether you're wanting to process through trauma, looking for insight or new meaning, or you just need someone to listen I will be with you along the way. My approach is highly collaborative and rooted in the person-centered tradition. We will work to develop your preferred story by using your lived experience to draw on new meaning, insight, and self-awareness.

Hello! I am accepting new clients both in person and via telehealth. I am board certified in teletherapy. I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in women, girls, and queer , gay , lesbian , bisexual , and transgender and nonbinary folks. I practice decolonizing and liberation focused therapy. My areas of focus include sexuality and trauma. I consider myself a client centered, relational, and culturally sensitive psychotherapist.

It may feel overwhelming to reach out for help and to trust someone else with your thoughts and feelings, not to mention your past experiences and hopes and dreams for the future. I understand how challenging it can be to figure out who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there - and how difficult it is to start taking those initial steps toward self-discovery. I believe that the journey is more important than the destination since goals tend to be redefined through the learning that occurs in therapy.

We make sense of ourselves and our world through stories we tell about ourselves, stories that are told about us and the world by our people, and our experiences in our homes and communities. In our work together we will explore the stories and patterns that weave together your past and present to empower you to creatively shift them and move towards living a more fulfilling life; more at home in, and assured of yourself.

Through my personal and profesional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA + Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am trained in ERP to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.

Sometimes going through life feels like hitting the same wall over and over again. Our past traumas, experiences in relationships, societal and/or familial expectations can unconsciously start to dictate the ways that we think about ourselves and how we relate to the world; we start to have trouble seeing ourselves clearly. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and validating space to explore the issues and pain that might be holding you back from being your most authentic self; helping to refocus your vision so that you are able to witness your own resilience and unique power.

Intersection Therapy is a group private practice focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals from marginalized identities. We focus on ensuring that we provide the LGBTQIA +, BIPOC, and Spanish speaking communities with effective mental health services to support their success. Providing therapy in the forms of Art Therapy, EMDR, and verbal counseling while incorporating sensitive humor helps to understand what your mind, body, and spirit have been holding onto for so long.

Whether you choose to start counseling because you’re having difficulty making changes in life, dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, or wanting to improve your self-confidence, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe that you are in charge of your therapeutic journey and my role is to walk with you and offer ideas and concepts to help you achieve the goals you have chosen. I will not tell you how to think, feel, or behave. Instead, you and I will explore options to help you determine the right path for you.

Therapy can generate greater meaning in your life, nourish a sense of connection, and help transform unhealthy patterns. Whether you seek help with specific concerns or you simply want to better understand yourself, I create a supportive space in which we can think together about your relationships and experiences. I enjoy working with a broad array of mental health concerns and have particular experience with LGBTQ individuals, trauma & dissociation, childhood sexual abuse, substance use, obsessive thoughts, depression, and existential concerns.

I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. Though I launched an IOP program at a premier LGBTQ + health center and am experienced and knowledgable supporting the diversity of our community, I am also cognizant of my lived experience as a cisgender gay male.

At the cross roads of our mental wellness journey are challenging questions: Am I enough? Am I too much? Am I in? or Am I out? When will I be home? The Jackfruit Project seeks to cultivate resilience, connection, and mutuality among gay / bisexual , and queer men seeking to find their true north to take committed action in their lives. The Jackfruit Project is staffed by Dr. Noel B. Ramirez, LCSW and David Harvey, LSW. Both have lived and professional experiences in the LGBTQIA community and are dedicated to providing gay , queer , bi men a space to find integration and access to their full self.

My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.

My Areas of Expertise: Individual Therapy: Sexual orientation/identity issues, depression or anxiety issues, sexual abuse survivorship. Family therapy: Parenting strategies, conflict resolution, depression or suicide prevention, Step-family parenting and shared custody issues. Couples counseling-sex therapy, recovery from affairs, or pre-marital counseling ( LGBT inclusive). Now Accepting Medicare Part B.

My work explores human sexuality. My focus is on LGBTQ + mental health and challenging or compulsive sexual behaviors. My clients are looking to build connections with others but have struggled to do so. Are you struggling to come to terms with who you are attracted to? Are you ready to understand and embrace your gender and sexual identities? Have you lost or damaged important relationships? Do you struggle to manage sexual thoughts and urges? Are you finding that stigma and misunderstanding is getting in the way of your goals?

(Virtual appointments only) Hi I’m Ben! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience providing psychotherapy to teenagers and adults. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, relationship issues, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ +. I have worked as a counselor in a mental health agency, a behavioral health organization for children, a university, and a drug and alcohol outpatient clinic.