LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Wallingford, PA
I’m a licensed therapist with years of experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. I believe therapy shouldn't be intimidating or scary, but rather it should be free-flowing, easy going, and approachable. You are worth having someone you trust listen to your feelings. I focus on creating a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your thoughts and emotions together. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies that bring relief in the moment and help you build long-term resilience.
I’m a licensed therapist with years of experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. I believe therapy shouldn't be intimidating or scary, but rather it should be free-flowing, easy going, and approachable. You are worth having someone you trust listen to your feelings. I focus on creating a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your thoughts and emotions together. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies that bring relief in the moment and help you build long-term resilience.
I don’t have an ideal client. Every client is unique and I treat them according to their own special individual needs, desires and goals. I join my client on their journey of self discovery and encourage ongoing introspection. I think every client just wants to be seen and heard as well respected and accepted for who they are. I do, however, provide guidance and interventions to develop coping skills related to the area of struggle. I am compassionate and kind but II am also direct and will be honest with a client who is in need I’ve seen the reality of their circumstance
I don’t have an ideal client. Every client is unique and I treat them according to their own special individual needs, desires and goals. I join my client on their journey of self discovery and encourage ongoing introspection. I think every client just wants to be seen and heard as well respected and accepted for who they are. I do, however, provide guidance and interventions to develop coping skills related to the area of struggle. I am compassionate and kind but II am also direct and will be honest with a client who is in need I’ve seen the reality of their circumstance
My values are intersectional, feminist, anti-racist, queer-affirming, and body positive.
Many of us carry unresolved trauma without fully recognizing it. This distress can manifest in many ways: anger, depression, feelings of inadequacy, or possibly a sense of disconnection. Often, its roots lie in early attachment wounds. For some, trauma may also stem from the challenges of navigating an oppressive world, especially if one holds a marginalized identity. Regardless of where your suffering comes from, know that you are worthy of support, safety, and healing. My focus is on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship that supports healing the shame, disconnection, and pain caused by traumatic experiences.
My values are intersectional, feminist, anti-racist, queer-affirming, and body positive.
Many of us carry unresolved trauma without fully recognizing it. This distress can manifest in many ways: anger, depression, feelings of inadequacy, or possibly a sense of disconnection. Often, its roots lie in early attachment wounds. For some, trauma may also stem from the challenges of navigating an oppressive world, especially if one holds a marginalized identity. Regardless of where your suffering comes from, know that you are worthy of support, safety, and healing. My focus is on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship that supports healing the shame, disconnection, and pain caused by traumatic experiences.
I successfully treat individuals and couples in distress, often when life circumstances change. I help them understand and then alter the factors that interfere with their functioning. Sessions with me frequently focus on problematic relationships because so many problems stem from issues in current and past relationships. Furthermore, regardless of what causes problems, we are often empowered to address them when we have support from others. I strive to be warm, non-judgmental, and, when needed, verbally interactive, to foster the emotional safety and confidentiality that are essential for honest, productive self-examinations.
I successfully treat individuals and couples in distress, often when life circumstances change. I help them understand and then alter the factors that interfere with their functioning. Sessions with me frequently focus on problematic relationships because so many problems stem from issues in current and past relationships. Furthermore, regardless of what causes problems, we are often empowered to address them when we have support from others. I strive to be warm, non-judgmental, and, when needed, verbally interactive, to foster the emotional safety and confidentiality that are essential for honest, productive self-examinations.
I treat adults of all ages and have a background working in college counseling, LGBTQ issues and treating addictions.
Based on a relationship of trust and understanding, I work collaboratively with clients to address specific problems and explore more deeply rooted issues. I take the time to get to know each client individually, use humor, capitalize on existing strengths and develop concrete skills (i.e. relaxation, communication, coping skills) and explore emotions.
I treat adults of all ages and have a background working in college counseling, LGBTQ issues and treating addictions.
Based on a relationship of trust and understanding, I work collaboratively with clients to address specific problems and explore more deeply rooted issues. I take the time to get to know each client individually, use humor, capitalize on existing strengths and develop concrete skills (i.e. relaxation, communication, coping skills) and explore emotions.
Life can feel very hard sometimes. I believe that therapy should be a safe place to turn to when it feels important to be heard and understood. I specialize in treating adults who struggle with trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional instability, relationship problems, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and grief. I have a special interest in working with emotionally sensitive individuals. I also have a strong knowledge base of Christianity. Clients I work with have goals to decrease symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, mood swings, anxiety) and feel more fulfilled.
Life can feel very hard sometimes. I believe that therapy should be a safe place to turn to when it feels important to be heard and understood. I specialize in treating adults who struggle with trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional instability, relationship problems, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and grief. I have a special interest in working with emotionally sensitive individuals. I also have a strong knowledge base of Christianity. Clients I work with have goals to decrease symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, mood swings, anxiety) and feel more fulfilled.
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Working together will involve challenging long-held assumptions and identifying new ways of conceiving of problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard. It's also valuable and rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and understanding that will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Working together will involve challenging long-held assumptions and identifying new ways of conceiving of problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard. It's also valuable and rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and understanding that will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
Drawing on extensive training and background, I offer a widely varied range of treatment specialties in an interactive emotionally present therapy supporting my client's personal growth and well being as they learn techniques to reduce stress, clear the mind of fears and illusions, connecting to their own needs and feelings. My experience confirms that the expertise of the therapist is important, but equally vital is her depth of caring. I approach each client with an eclectic and open mind, drawing on techniques from Structural Family Therapy for Marital and Family problems, Cognitive/Behavioral, Mind/Body, Psychodynamic, Jungian-Oriented Dreamwork, Existential/Humanistic, Hypnotherapy.
Drawing on extensive training and background, I offer a widely varied range of treatment specialties in an interactive emotionally present therapy supporting my client's personal growth and well being as they learn techniques to reduce stress, clear the mind of fears and illusions, connecting to their own needs and feelings. My experience confirms that the expertise of the therapist is important, but equally vital is her depth of caring. I approach each client with an eclectic and open mind, drawing on techniques from Structural Family Therapy for Marital and Family problems, Cognitive/Behavioral, Mind/Body, Psychodynamic, Jungian-Oriented Dreamwork, Existential/Humanistic, Hypnotherapy.
I have a personal interest in working with veterans, college students, and the LGBT+ population.
I hold a Master's degree from Bryn Mawr College and I have 21 years of post-Master's counseling experience in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I was previously the Director of Counseling Services at a university, the team leader of a hospital DBT program, and counseled in community mental health. I am licensed to practice counseling in PA.
I have a personal interest in working with veterans, college students, and the LGBT+ population.
I hold a Master's degree from Bryn Mawr College and I have 21 years of post-Master's counseling experience in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I was previously the Director of Counseling Services at a university, the team leader of a hospital DBT program, and counseled in community mental health. I am licensed to practice counseling in PA.
I am Brandon Gommer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA and a level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience is vast, and I have worked with individuals of adolescent and adult ages facing various intensities of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and daily life stressors. I am passionate about working with people and providing them a space where they can finally feel safe to talk about their difficulties or the goals they want to work on in treatment.
I am Brandon Gommer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA and a level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience is vast, and I have worked with individuals of adolescent and adult ages facing various intensities of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and daily life stressors. I am passionate about working with people and providing them a space where they can finally feel safe to talk about their difficulties or the goals they want to work on in treatment.
Nick Herrick is a clinician operating out of Media, PA who has enjoyed helping clients find and walk their path toward healing since graduating from Thomas Jefferson University's Couple and Family Therapy program in 2011. While his training and early work revolved around empowering couples and families to better navigate the relational struggles they face, he also has extensive experience treating anxiety and depression in individuals and is very willing to assist clients seeking a one on one focus.
Nick Herrick is a clinician operating out of Media, PA who has enjoyed helping clients find and walk their path toward healing since graduating from Thomas Jefferson University's Couple and Family Therapy program in 2011. While his training and early work revolved around empowering couples and families to better navigate the relational struggles they face, he also has extensive experience treating anxiety and depression in individuals and is very willing to assist clients seeking a one on one focus.
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your lived experience, help you create unique coping skills, and build your preferred life. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talked about their pain, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss, anxiety, and uncertainty, together we made sense of their confusion. Likewise, as we work together, I will help you and your challenges in the same caring and skillful way.
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your lived experience, help you create unique coping skills, and build your preferred life. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talked about their pain, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss, anxiety, and uncertainty, together we made sense of their confusion. Likewise, as we work together, I will help you and your challenges in the same caring and skillful way.
Feeling powerful and spontaneous in our lives comes with access to safety, awareness and choice. With over 15 years of clinical experience and a doctorate in neuropsychology, I draw on scientific, somatic, and experiential methods to explore the space where family of origin, personal history, cultural narratives, and the body intersect to inform the roles we inhabit. Developing the ability to make choices from somatic and historical understanding can be harnessed to help clients create lives reflecting their authentic selves. Let's gather some data together and see where it leads.
Feeling powerful and spontaneous in our lives comes with access to safety, awareness and choice. With over 15 years of clinical experience and a doctorate in neuropsychology, I draw on scientific, somatic, and experiential methods to explore the space where family of origin, personal history, cultural narratives, and the body intersect to inform the roles we inhabit. Developing the ability to make choices from somatic and historical understanding can be harnessed to help clients create lives reflecting their authentic selves. Let's gather some data together and see where it leads.
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Life can be full of challenges and it can be a greater battle to ask for help. At times we may not know how to ask for help and that is okay. Sometimes the only thing we may need is someone to talk to or to find some guidance. One of the most common goals that most people have is to feel okay and what that may look like for you. As a therapist I am here to help you on that journey of achieving your goals.
Life can be full of challenges and it can be a greater battle to ask for help. At times we may not know how to ask for help and that is okay. Sometimes the only thing we may need is someone to talk to or to find some guidance. One of the most common goals that most people have is to feel okay and what that may look like for you. As a therapist I am here to help you on that journey of achieving your goals.
Hi, I’m Ally, and I’m really glad you’re here! In my work, I believe that "it's the connection that heals." Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but my goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and at ease as we work together. I invite clients to bring their full selves and all of their experiences and identities into the therapy space. We don't exist as islands or silos, but rather in the context of communities, society, and systems that impact us, too. As such, healing is not an individual process; it happens in partnership and community!
Hi, I’m Ally, and I’m really glad you’re here! In my work, I believe that "it's the connection that heals." Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but my goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and at ease as we work together. I invite clients to bring their full selves and all of their experiences and identities into the therapy space. We don't exist as islands or silos, but rather in the context of communities, society, and systems that impact us, too. As such, healing is not an individual process; it happens in partnership and community!
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.
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.
WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated.
We specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma/cptsd, eating disorders, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, and use attachment-based therapy, and somatic approaches. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (Natural Lifemanship Model) is available for clients seeking healing in partnership with horses and nature.
WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated.
We specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma/cptsd, eating disorders, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression. Our therapists are trained in EMDR, and use attachment-based therapy, and somatic approaches. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (Natural Lifemanship Model) is available for clients seeking healing in partnership with horses and nature.
I specialize in providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ people, women, and BIPOC who seek guidance in acknowledging the past and enjoying the present.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, burnout, identity exploration, adult children of immigrants, survivors of abuse and trauma, and sex worker affirmative care. My approach integrates psychodynamic, relational, and bottom up therapies to create a compassionate and supportive space in your healing process.
I specialize in providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ people, women, and BIPOC who seek guidance in acknowledging the past and enjoying the present.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, burnout, identity exploration, adult children of immigrants, survivors of abuse and trauma, and sex worker affirmative care. My approach integrates psychodynamic, relational, and bottom up therapies to create a compassionate and supportive space in your healing process.
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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.