LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Alvarado, TX
I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA concerns.
Are you carrying pain that others can’t see. You may feel alone, stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, or relationship struggles that keep repeating. Often these patterns begin in environments where emotional needs weren’t fully seen or supported, leaving you in survival mode, overthinking, shutting down, or doubting yourself. Therapy can be a space to understand these patterns with compassion rather than judgment. I help adults explore the roots of these experiences and reconnect with their sense of self so they can move toward greater clarity, balance, and authenticity. I am here to help you through this in a safe space.
I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA concerns.
Are you carrying pain that others can’t see. You may feel alone, stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, or relationship struggles that keep repeating. Often these patterns begin in environments where emotional needs weren’t fully seen or supported, leaving you in survival mode, overthinking, shutting down, or doubting yourself. Therapy can be a space to understand these patterns with compassion rather than judgment. I help adults explore the roots of these experiences and reconnect with their sense of self so they can move toward greater clarity, balance, and authenticity. I am here to help you through this in a safe space.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
I work with couples/individuals stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, negative thought patterns, and feeling disconnected by helping them to develop secure attachments and safety in their relationships, using EFT and CBT. I use Narrative Therapy and SFBT for those who want brief or long-term therapy. Individuals with underlying traumas that are impacting their relationships, helping them to process and adjust, using CBT, EMDR, and WET. I also help clients learn balance with the belief that clients must be willing to identify or trace back where things got off track and then be open to change.
I also work with individuals coping with identity including the LGBTQ community as well as those dealing with trauma.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I also work with individuals coping with identity including the LGBTQ community as well as those dealing with trauma.
My therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am EMDR-Trained (must meet the criteria for this approach). For couples, I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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Addison Therapy Associates was founded by Dr. Bates in 2019. We are a group of therapists who specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families. As a group we consider the study of human development, the mind and human interactions our passion. Individually we are well versed in a variety of treatment approaches and have a diverse clinical background.
Addison Therapy Associates was founded by Dr. Bates in 2019. We are a group of therapists who specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families. As a group we consider the study of human development, the mind and human interactions our passion. Individually we are well versed in a variety of treatment approaches and have a diverse clinical background.
I've been working in mental health for the past 5 years. I'm very passionate about mental health and positive energy. I'd to create a safe space to work on stressors that may be hindering you from feeling your best rather its discord within the family, work stressors, relationships issues, social issues or just day to day struggles. Because lets face it, life be lifing sometimes! If you are ready to do the work and address these issues with therapy stop putting it off, the time is now! Lets work together to find your serenity and feel better mentally and emotionally..
I've been working in mental health for the past 5 years. I'm very passionate about mental health and positive energy. I'd to create a safe space to work on stressors that may be hindering you from feeling your best rather its discord within the family, work stressors, relationships issues, social issues or just day to day struggles. Because lets face it, life be lifing sometimes! If you are ready to do the work and address these issues with therapy stop putting it off, the time is now! Lets work together to find your serenity and feel better mentally and emotionally..
Tanisha Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
12 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, Black therapist who specializes in providing care to BIPOC, the LQBTQIA population and those who identify as neurodivergent.
If they've shenanned once, they'll likely shenanigan again! My role is to guide you in setting healthy boundaries and making sure your well-being comes first. Every person’s journey is unique, and I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore life’s challenges and uncover the strength you already carry within you. Together, we’ll navigate whatever comes your way, building on your strengths and finding real, meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
I am a queer, Black therapist who specializes in providing care to BIPOC, the LQBTQIA population and those who identify as neurodivergent.
If they've shenanned once, they'll likely shenanigan again! My role is to guide you in setting healthy boundaries and making sure your well-being comes first. Every person’s journey is unique, and I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore life’s challenges and uncover the strength you already carry within you. Together, we’ll navigate whatever comes your way, building on your strengths and finding real, meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Full Intentions is a therapy and movement practice that works at the intersection of mental health, identity, and the body. Most of the people who find us are carrying more than they talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional numbness, impulsive patterns, or the pressure to keep it together for everyone else. We don’t rush your healing or ask you to “just think differently.”
Full Intentions is a therapy and movement practice that works at the intersection of mental health, identity, and the body. Most of the people who find us are carrying more than they talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional numbness, impulsive patterns, or the pressure to keep it together for everyone else. We don’t rush your healing or ask you to “just think differently.”
As a lesbian and proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I advocate strongly for mental health awareness, substance use recovery, and support for those navigating social anxiety.
My work is fueled by a genuine passion and sense of purpose in supporting others. I embrace a client-centered approach that respects each individual’s unique path and personal challenges. My goal is to offer compassionate support, nurture resilience, encourage growth, and inspire a renewed sense of hope.
As a lesbian and proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I advocate strongly for mental health awareness, substance use recovery, and support for those navigating social anxiety.
My work is fueled by a genuine passion and sense of purpose in supporting others. I embrace a client-centered approach that respects each individual’s unique path and personal challenges. My goal is to offer compassionate support, nurture resilience, encourage growth, and inspire a renewed sense of hope.
Bridges To Crossroads Counseling & IOP Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
9 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
We proudly offer specialized services for veterans, military personnel, first responders, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
We meet you at life’s turning points—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity struggles, relationship challenges, or major transitions. Our team of licensed Clinicians offers personalized care through individual therapy, group counseling, couples/partners therapy, parenting support, life coaching, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
We proudly offer specialized services for veterans, military personnel, first responders, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
We meet you at life’s turning points—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity struggles, relationship challenges, or major transitions. Our team of licensed Clinicians offers personalized care through individual therapy, group counseling, couples/partners therapy, parenting support, life coaching, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally.
My dream is to see my clients discover their purpose, restore their identity, and heal from past pain. As a mental health coach and pastoral counselor, my goal is to help people shift from living in pain to embracing wholeness and purpose. Over the past 7 years, the care I have provided to my clients has impacted their lives, their family systems, and their future. I counsel and coach from an authentic, yet nurturing perspective. I keep it real and help propel people to greatness through connection and individualization. I use my diverse legal, theological, and mental health background to help my clients go from hurt to whole.
I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally.
My dream is to see my clients discover their purpose, restore their identity, and heal from past pain. As a mental health coach and pastoral counselor, my goal is to help people shift from living in pain to embracing wholeness and purpose. Over the past 7 years, the care I have provided to my clients has impacted their lives, their family systems, and their future. I counsel and coach from an authentic, yet nurturing perspective. I keep it real and help propel people to greatness through connection and individualization. I use my diverse legal, theological, and mental health background to help my clients go from hurt to whole.
I see kids, teens, and adults who are bright, thoughtful, and exhausted from trying to hold it all together, hoping testing might bring answers. Maybe no one has truly seen them. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, or some religious trauma, and maybe they wonder if ADHD or autism explains lifelong patterns. They need clarity, validation, and practical next steps: and zero judgment. Their goal is to understand their brain, reduce shame, and function with more ease. They want answers so they can stop blaming themselves and start living confidently and authentically. I'm a trained neuropsychologist and here to help.
I see kids, teens, and adults who are bright, thoughtful, and exhausted from trying to hold it all together, hoping testing might bring answers. Maybe no one has truly seen them. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, or some religious trauma, and maybe they wonder if ADHD or autism explains lifelong patterns. They need clarity, validation, and practical next steps: and zero judgment. Their goal is to understand their brain, reduce shame, and function with more ease. They want answers so they can stop blaming themselves and start living confidently and authentically. I'm a trained neuropsychologist and here to help.
You might look put-together on the outside, but inside it often feels like chaos. Maybe you're stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, people-pleasing, shutting down, chasing love that never quite lands. You’re emotionally exhausted, but underneath it all is something deeper: a longing to feel connected, to yourself and others, in a way that feels real.
I work with people who’ve been through a lot. Childhood trauma, complex relationships, difficult parents, devastating losses, abuse, and those harmed by religion. If you've been told you're "too much" or "too sensitive," you're not, but you are in the right place.
You might look put-together on the outside, but inside it often feels like chaos. Maybe you're stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, people-pleasing, shutting down, chasing love that never quite lands. You’re emotionally exhausted, but underneath it all is something deeper: a longing to feel connected, to yourself and others, in a way that feels real.
I work with people who’ve been through a lot. Childhood trauma, complex relationships, difficult parents, devastating losses, abuse, and those harmed by religion. If you've been told you're "too much" or "too sensitive," you're not, but you are in the right place.
Everyone is welcome, especially LGBTQ plus individuals/couples/families, and BIPOC.
High performers aren’t immune to stress—they’re just better at hiding it! Does that sound like you? What if you didn’t have to hide it? What if you could turn that pressure into clarity, resilience, and unstoppable growth? Your next breakthrough starts within. Even the most powerful professionals face stress, pressure, and moments of doubt. What is the difference between staying stuck and soaring higher? Investing in your mental health!
Strong leaders know that resilience isn’t just a trait—it’s a skill. And like any skill, it needs care, attention, and proper guidance, and we can help you with that!
Everyone is welcome, especially LGBTQ plus individuals/couples/families, and BIPOC.
High performers aren’t immune to stress—they’re just better at hiding it! Does that sound like you? What if you didn’t have to hide it? What if you could turn that pressure into clarity, resilience, and unstoppable growth? Your next breakthrough starts within. Even the most powerful professionals face stress, pressure, and moments of doubt. What is the difference between staying stuck and soaring higher? Investing in your mental health!
Strong leaders know that resilience isn’t just a trait—it’s a skill. And like any skill, it needs care, attention, and proper guidance, and we can help you with that!
I am a LGBT+ affirming therapist and work with individuals, teens, couples and families.
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
I am a LGBT+ affirming therapist and work with individuals, teens, couples and families.
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
I’m in my third year of my PhD and provide trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for those seeking high-level, discreet care.
Much of my work focuses on helping individuals and couples/families move out of conflict and into intentional, sustainable connection.I also facilitate alcohol and substance addiction therapy groups in Fort Worth and serve as a Graduate Assistant for Mental Health Support with the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Department, supporting student athletes.
I’m in my third year of my PhD and provide trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for those seeking high-level, discreet care.
Much of my work focuses on helping individuals and couples/families move out of conflict and into intentional, sustainable connection.I also facilitate alcohol and substance addiction therapy groups in Fort Worth and serve as a Graduate Assistant for Mental Health Support with the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Department, supporting student athletes.
I am a white, queer, fat, disabled, AuDHD, genderfluid therapist based in Houston, Texas.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, built on mutual respect and authenticity. You know more about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences than anyone else. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental place to process your emotions and create a sustainable path towards goals.
I am a white, queer, fat, disabled, AuDHD, genderfluid therapist based in Houston, Texas.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, built on mutual respect and authenticity. You know more about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences than anyone else. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental place to process your emotions and create a sustainable path towards goals.
All Things Mental with Jacy Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am open to working with teenagers (ages 14+) and adults, with a particular focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Do you find yourself reacting as if you’re not safe, even when you are—reliving past trauma in your day-to-day life? Is childhood trauma affecting your adult relationships? Does depression make it hard to reach your goals, or anxiety and overthinking leave you struggling to focus, remember things, or get through work? You’re not alone—I can help.
I work with Black women and men to address these challenges head-on. Therapy with me isn’t just about coping—it’s about understanding how your past impacts your present, learning to manage triggers, and building practical tools to create safety, focus, and progress in your life.
I am open to working with teenagers (ages 14+) and adults, with a particular focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Do you find yourself reacting as if you’re not safe, even when you are—reliving past trauma in your day-to-day life? Is childhood trauma affecting your adult relationships? Does depression make it hard to reach your goals, or anxiety and overthinking leave you struggling to focus, remember things, or get through work? You’re not alone—I can help.
I work with Black women and men to address these challenges head-on. Therapy with me isn’t just about coping—it’s about understanding how your past impacts your present, learning to manage triggers, and building practical tools to create safety, focus, and progress in your life.
With experience in individual therapy, family and couples therapy, inpatient care, and intensive outpatient settings, I specialize in helping Black teens and adults (ages 16-65) navigate high-functioning anxiety, depression, identity struggles, grief, life transitions, relationships, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and cultural challenges.
My approach is trauma-informed, systemic, collaborative, and integrative based on your unique needs, incorporating evidence-based techniques such as DBT and experiential to help you heal and thrive. More than anything, I want to reduce the stigma around Black mental health and empower my clients to embrace growth, self-awareness, and emotional wellness.
With experience in individual therapy, family and couples therapy, inpatient care, and intensive outpatient settings, I specialize in helping Black teens and adults (ages 16-65) navigate high-functioning anxiety, depression, identity struggles, grief, life transitions, relationships, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and cultural challenges.
My approach is trauma-informed, systemic, collaborative, and integrative based on your unique needs, incorporating evidence-based techniques such as DBT and experiential to help you heal and thrive. More than anything, I want to reduce the stigma around Black mental health and empower my clients to embrace growth, self-awareness, and emotional wellness.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these can be managed. I believe there are two experts in the room: you are the expert of your life, and I am the clinical expert. I have experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these can be managed. I believe there are two experts in the room: you are the expert of your life, and I am the clinical expert. I have experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
If you're here, you may be looking for a therapist who has a special passion in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, identity alignment ( LGBTQIA+), religious and racial trauma and life transitions.
I strive to provide a warm and supportive environment for my clients. I want you to feel safe and also challenged in a way that inspires and pushes you towards reaching your goals. Integrating somatic (body) regulation, DBT, and mindfulness based CBT are how I do this best.
If you're here, you may be looking for a therapist who has a special passion in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, identity alignment ( LGBTQIA+), religious and racial trauma and life transitions.
I strive to provide a warm and supportive environment for my clients. I want you to feel safe and also challenged in a way that inspires and pushes you towards reaching your goals. Integrating somatic (body) regulation, DBT, and mindfulness based CBT are how I do this best.
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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.