LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Springfield, PA
Timothy Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CMHIMP
16 Endorsed
Springfield, PA 19064
You may look capable and accomplished while privately feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. I work with artists, creatives, therapists, leaders, and other high-achieving, thoughtful adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, identity questions, or major life transitions. I also help men seeking greater emotional depth and couples caught in cycles of conflict, distance, or shutdown. You may understand your patterns intellectually but still struggle to change how you feel, relate, or respond.
You may look capable and accomplished while privately feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. I work with artists, creatives, therapists, leaders, and other high-achieving, thoughtful adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, identity questions, or major life transitions. I also help men seeking greater emotional depth and couples caught in cycles of conflict, distance, or shutdown. You may understand your patterns intellectually but still struggle to change how you feel, relate, or respond.
I'm Katy Eustis, MSW, LSW, a social worker specializing in harm reduction and trauma-informed care. I work with youth, young adults, and parents of adult children, offering client-centered counseling to support healing and growth. I provide individual and group therapy, using harm reduction and trauma-focused techniques to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and domestic violence. I also offer couples counseling to improve communication and trust. In my free time, I enjoy art, movies, sharing music, and hiking with my corgi, Phoebe.
I'm Katy Eustis, MSW, LSW, a social worker specializing in harm reduction and trauma-informed care. I work with youth, young adults, and parents of adult children, offering client-centered counseling to support healing and growth. I provide individual and group therapy, using harm reduction and trauma-focused techniques to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and domestic violence. I also offer couples counseling to improve communication and trust. In my free time, I enjoy art, movies, sharing music, and hiking with my corgi, Phoebe.
Many are also seeking affirming care that respects their lived experience, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
I specialize in treating OCD and co-occurring disorders using ERP, ACT, and person-centered care. I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming support around anxiety, identity, and relationships. My approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored—focused on helping clients build clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
Many are also seeking affirming care that respects their lived experience, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
I specialize in treating OCD and co-occurring disorders using ERP, ACT, and person-centered care. I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming support around anxiety, identity, and relationships. My approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored—focused on helping clients build clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
Therapy shouldn't feel like talking to a robot who's secretly judging you. I'm a real person who understands that life is messy.
I won't promise to fix everything, because that's not how this works. What I can offer is a genuine space where we figure things out together - sometimes with tears, sometimes with laughter (often both).
When stuff feels impossible, I'm in your corner. Not as some all-knowing guru, but as someone who believes you've got more strength than you realize.
Therapy shouldn't feel like talking to a robot who's secretly judging you. I'm a real person who understands that life is messy.
I won't promise to fix everything, because that's not how this works. What I can offer is a genuine space where we figure things out together - sometimes with tears, sometimes with laughter (often both).
When stuff feels impossible, I'm in your corner. Not as some all-knowing guru, but as someone who believes you've got more strength than you realize.
I am a L.P.C. with a MS degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I believe that it is helpful to bring your spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Starting psychotherapy is the beginning of feeling at home with yourself. It is a place where you can feel safe, grounded and secure, as you explore the difficult areas in your life that you may not want to face alone. Therapy can help you identify unhealthy thinking, and break destructive patterns, so you can make better choices. It also helps you to discover your own inner strengths that can bring deeper healings from within. We are all a work in progress!
I am a L.P.C. with a MS degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I believe that it is helpful to bring your spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Starting psychotherapy is the beginning of feeling at home with yourself. It is a place where you can feel safe, grounded and secure, as you explore the difficult areas in your life that you may not want to face alone. Therapy can help you identify unhealthy thinking, and break destructive patterns, so you can make better choices. It also helps you to discover your own inner strengths that can bring deeper healings from within. We are all a work in progress!
I have experience helping both teens and adults of various backgrounds, and orientations including the LGBTQIA+ community.
I mainly utilize a psychodynamic approach to my work but incorporate cognitive and play/art therapy techniques. It is also important for me to work from a trauma sensitive, culturally humble, and strength-based stance with all of my clients. My counseling skills alongside my approachable demeanor, attitude, and humor fosters a relational therapy experience.
I have experience helping both teens and adults of various backgrounds, and orientations including the LGBTQIA+ community.
I mainly utilize a psychodynamic approach to my work but incorporate cognitive and play/art therapy techniques. It is also important for me to work from a trauma sensitive, culturally humble, and strength-based stance with all of my clients. My counseling skills alongside my approachable demeanor, attitude, and humor fosters a relational therapy experience.
Welcome to my practice - Passion Flowers LLC! Are you struggling? Unsure of what you are feeling? Afraid to reach out? Feeling isolated and alone? I applaud your courage and strength as you search for a path to wellness and wellbeing. My clients face deeply personal losses and traumas, recent or in the past. I understand their feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, and sadness. I offer my clients a variety of healing techniques that include talk and trauma focused therapies, guided imagery and parts work. Together, we work to heal and resolve problems and challenges with new skills and abilities.
Welcome to my practice - Passion Flowers LLC! Are you struggling? Unsure of what you are feeling? Afraid to reach out? Feeling isolated and alone? I applaud your courage and strength as you search for a path to wellness and wellbeing. My clients face deeply personal losses and traumas, recent or in the past. I understand their feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, and sadness. I offer my clients a variety of healing techniques that include talk and trauma focused therapies, guided imagery and parts work. Together, we work to heal and resolve problems and challenges with new skills and abilities.
What if your best life is just a phone call away? What would you be willing to do??? Don't let guilt, shame, heart aches, or betrayal hold you back any longer. Live long enough and you or someone you know can experience any of these issues. Experiencing any of these circumstances can leave you feeling loss, helpless, hopeless and stuck. Unresolved hurts from our past or present can keep us trapped or disillusioned that life can never get better. My name is Valerie Latney and I would be honored to journey with you into well being.
What if your best life is just a phone call away? What would you be willing to do??? Don't let guilt, shame, heart aches, or betrayal hold you back any longer. Live long enough and you or someone you know can experience any of these issues. Experiencing any of these circumstances can leave you feeling loss, helpless, hopeless and stuck. Unresolved hurts from our past or present can keep us trapped or disillusioned that life can never get better. My name is Valerie Latney and I would be honored to journey with you into well being.
When you work with Boundary Span, LLC, you are the center of your treatment, the expert of your own life. We can help facilitate the work, often systemic in nature, while working towards your personal and/or professional goals. We may pull from past lived experiences within family and community systems, as we map out the road ahead. This same "roadmap" can be true for therapeutic clients, clinical supervisees, as well as agencies and corporations seeking services, and also whether a child, adolescent or adult client. There are parallels in the work. You may have various aspects of life in which you feel "stuck". Come break free!
When you work with Boundary Span, LLC, you are the center of your treatment, the expert of your own life. We can help facilitate the work, often systemic in nature, while working towards your personal and/or professional goals. We may pull from past lived experiences within family and community systems, as we map out the road ahead. This same "roadmap" can be true for therapeutic clients, clinical supervisees, as well as agencies and corporations seeking services, and also whether a child, adolescent or adult client. There are parallels in the work. You may have various aspects of life in which you feel "stuck". Come break free!
I earned a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, complementing my double major in Psychology and Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I offer counseling services and mental health support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in Sports Psychology as a designated provider for the Philadelphia Eagles and use the evidence-based Eco-Systemic Family Therapy Model to help families, couples, and individuals achieve their treatment goals.
I earned a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, complementing my double major in Psychology and Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I offer counseling services and mental health support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in Sports Psychology as a designated provider for the Philadelphia Eagles and use the evidence-based Eco-Systemic Family Therapy Model to help families, couples, and individuals achieve their treatment goals.
You have 168 hours in a week. SLOW DOWN. You are wonderful. You will learn how to transform your pain and not to transmit it. If you have problems with any type of violence, we can work on being gentler with yourself and others. Any type of -isms in your life - racism, sexism, classism, ableism, anti-Semitism, ageism and heterosexism- we will work on self-kindness together. The call is free. If you are reading this - PICK UP YOUR PHONE and CALL:) I invite you to decide if you would like to come in and try counseling with me. Change is not easy but investing in yourself is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones.
You have 168 hours in a week. SLOW DOWN. You are wonderful. You will learn how to transform your pain and not to transmit it. If you have problems with any type of violence, we can work on being gentler with yourself and others. Any type of -isms in your life - racism, sexism, classism, ableism, anti-Semitism, ageism and heterosexism- we will work on self-kindness together. The call is free. If you are reading this - PICK UP YOUR PHONE and CALL:) I invite you to decide if you would like to come in and try counseling with me. Change is not easy but investing in yourself is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones.
You’re the strong one, the helper, the achiever, the one who keeps it all together. But lately, it’s been harder to hold everything. If you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or burnout while showing up for everyone else, you don’t have to do it alone. You often worry about your family, your relationships, your career or a big life transition. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn how to cope. You’re ready to show up for yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to live life with clarity and purpose! I want to help you get there.
You’re the strong one, the helper, the achiever, the one who keeps it all together. But lately, it’s been harder to hold everything. If you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or burnout while showing up for everyone else, you don’t have to do it alone. You often worry about your family, your relationships, your career or a big life transition. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn how to cope. You’re ready to show up for yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to live life with clarity and purpose! I want to help you get there.
Are you someone who looks like they have it all together on the outside but quietly falling apart? Are you trying to grow your family and feeling overwhelmed by the stress and uncertainty? Have you recently welcomed a baby and found that you don't quite feel like yourself? Have anxiety or depression started to take over more of your daily life? Are you finding it difficult to set healthy boundaries with family or friends? Have you experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss? If any of these resonate with you, know that you don't have to face them alone.
Are you someone who looks like they have it all together on the outside but quietly falling apart? Are you trying to grow your family and feeling overwhelmed by the stress and uncertainty? Have you recently welcomed a baby and found that you don't quite feel like yourself? Have anxiety or depression started to take over more of your daily life? Are you finding it difficult to set healthy boundaries with family or friends? Have you experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss? If any of these resonate with you, know that you don't have to face them alone.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating life transitions, identity questions, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Many arrive feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, uncertain how to move forward. Together, we explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible. My approach blends CBT, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy, with creative, body-based tools when helpful. This combination supports clients in building clarity, confidence, and a stronger mind-body connection so they can create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating life transitions, identity questions, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Many arrive feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, uncertain how to move forward. Together, we explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible. My approach blends CBT, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy, with creative, body-based tools when helpful. This combination supports clients in building clarity, confidence, and a stronger mind-body connection so they can create meaningful, lasting change.
Does your child freeze at the classroom door, or lie awake worrying about who they'll sit with at lunch? School refusal, separation anxiety, and test worry show up as stomachaches, meltdowns, or flat-out refusing to go — and reassurance rarely touches it. I work with children ages 5+, teens, and parents in Media, Delaware County PA on school anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning, learning differences, OCD, and childhood trauma. We build a plan with steps small enough to take and milestones you can actually see.
Does your child freeze at the classroom door, or lie awake worrying about who they'll sit with at lunch? School refusal, separation anxiety, and test worry show up as stomachaches, meltdowns, or flat-out refusing to go — and reassurance rarely touches it. I work with children ages 5+, teens, and parents in Media, Delaware County PA on school anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning, learning differences, OCD, and childhood trauma. We build a plan with steps small enough to take and milestones you can actually see.
Trauma happens in relationships. it can only be healed in relationships too. As an experiential trauma therapist, I focus on helping clients restore connection—with themselves and with others. Together, we explore how childhood wounds, familial trauma, and collective experiences may have interrupted the natural flow of love, vitality, and authenticity in your life.
My approach integrates attention to emotions, body sensations, self-states, thinking patterns, relational history, and the unfolding experience of the present moment. By exploring what arises in the here and now, we can identify and transform longstanding patterns, cr
Trauma happens in relationships. it can only be healed in relationships too. As an experiential trauma therapist, I focus on helping clients restore connection—with themselves and with others. Together, we explore how childhood wounds, familial trauma, and collective experiences may have interrupted the natural flow of love, vitality, and authenticity in your life.
My approach integrates attention to emotions, body sensations, self-states, thinking patterns, relational history, and the unfolding experience of the present moment. By exploring what arises in the here and now, we can identify and transform longstanding patterns, cr
I work with couples, straight/ lesbian/ gay, who are working on their relationship, whether as a result of an affair, or realizing differences that keep them from being close.
My work with men has focused on concerns about sexuality, intimacy, commitment, and issues about fathers and fathering, childhood trauma as well as masculinity. Work with couples has focused on issues concerning relationship disenchantment, affairs, divorce, struggles over life decisions regarding careers, children, and change in general in a couple's life.
I work with couples, straight/ lesbian/ gay, who are working on their relationship, whether as a result of an affair, or realizing differences that keep them from being close.
My work with men has focused on concerns about sexuality, intimacy, commitment, and issues about fathers and fathering, childhood trauma as well as masculinity. Work with couples has focused on issues concerning relationship disenchantment, affairs, divorce, struggles over life decisions regarding careers, children, and change in general in a couple's life.
I support children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life's challenges through a person-centered approach. A goal I have is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I tailor therapy to each client's individual needs by integrating evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I support children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life's challenges through a person-centered approach. A goal I have is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I tailor therapy to each client's individual needs by integrating evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Some people don't come to therapy easily. The husband who's been told to talk more and doesn't know how. The kid who melts down at school and can't say why. The first responder who saw too much and brought it home. The couple having the same fight for the fifth year.
I'm Bruce, a Black therapist providing therapy in PA to couples, families, children, teens, and men. I specialize in autism, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety, and I work with first responders and their families. For Black men in particular, therapy often means walking in braced for having to explain yourself first. You won't have to do that here.
Some people don't come to therapy easily. The husband who's been told to talk more and doesn't know how. The kid who melts down at school and can't say why. The first responder who saw too much and brought it home. The couple having the same fight for the fifth year.
I'm Bruce, a Black therapist providing therapy in PA to couples, families, children, teens, and men. I specialize in autism, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety, and I work with first responders and their families. For Black men in particular, therapy often means walking in braced for having to explain yourself first. You won't have to do that here.
As a parent or caregiver, seeing your child struggle with mental health challenges, behavioral issues, loss or trauma can be confusing and overwhelming. Mental health challenges are widespread among our children and can seriously affect their quality of life. However, with therapeutic intervention, children can learn to communicate feelings, cope with challenges, and develop problem-solving skills that will help them to thrive in all areas of their lives. My name is Annike Sprow, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and trauma histories.
As a parent or caregiver, seeing your child struggle with mental health challenges, behavioral issues, loss or trauma can be confusing and overwhelming. Mental health challenges are widespread among our children and can seriously affect their quality of life. However, with therapeutic intervention, children can learn to communicate feelings, cope with challenges, and develop problem-solving skills that will help them to thrive in all areas of their lives. My name is Annike Sprow, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and trauma histories.
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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.