LGBTQ+ Therapists in Denton, TX
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Braden Weinmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clients are willing to try things and go down unfamiliar paths, even if they feel anxious. My clients are
queer
and
trans
and they're probably into astrology. My clients are adults who are finally free to embrace who they are after being told who they should be their whole lives. My clients are burned out at their jobs and are ready to set stronger boundaries around their time. They're college students who are capable yet overwhelmed and just need some validation and reassurance.
TheraPride Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
The foundation of our practice is built on helping those in the
LGBTQIA
+ community, allies, and others who desire to be understood and valued.
Have you ever felt lost, misunderstood, unappreciated, lonely, broken, or stuck? What about angry, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or heartbroken? Maybe you have been persecuted, afraid, confused, hopeless, or helpless? If your answer to any of these is YES, then you are not alone! These are normal human experiences many of us go through at some point during our lives and there is no shame in being human. Our team is here to listen and provide you with the compassion, support, and authenticity you deserve. We are human just like you and understand how challenging life can be. Together, we can work to find you peace and healing.
Ari Orozco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
queer
individual and therapist, I offer a secure and non-judgmental atmosphere where you explore these fears safely.
There’s a lingering discomfort when you enter a new environment. You feel on edge- wavering between the desire to live authentically yet trying to hide just enough to go unnoticed. The guard you built up for protection from unsolicited looks or critical remarks is getting too heavy. You’re exhausted from the constant worries of facing rejection from those around you. The harmful comments against the
LGBTQIA
+ community startle you backward towards “the closet”- the tribulation of your sense of self-sacrifice for the comfort of others. Even though you fight hard to regain your autonomy, it’s difficult to claim that pride alone.
Darian J Poe
LPC-Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed,
LGBTQ
+ affirmative, person-centered, and rooted in Relational-Cultural Therapy.
Hi folks! My name is Darian (she/her) and I would be honored to be apart of your healing and growth. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and I am currently a doctoral student earning a degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University. I enjoy working with people who have experienced complex trauma, people who are experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, relational disconnection, and much more. I also enjoy working with members of the
LGBTQ
+ community and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters connection, empowerment, and lasting change.
Leslie M Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Along with being personally aware of and at home myself in the
LGBTQ
+ community, I am trained as an
LGBTQ
+ Affirming Provider.
Your feelings of sadness, anxiety, and overwhelm are too much to ignore and you just want to be happy. I am here to help you find a way forward. In the last 21 years of counseling, I have worked with a diverse group of amazing clients - from troubled teens, parents dealing with life transitions and divorce, young adults seeking clarity and direction, to those recovering from suicide attempts, chronic anxiety and depression, addictions, combat and childhood traumas, complicated grief, and career burnout. I look forward to helping each new client clarify their goals and find their unique path to recovery, peace, and acceptance.
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Dr. Marshall Bewley, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
Are you feeling stressed or worried about an aspect of your life? Are you noticing that this aspect leads to you feeling misunderstood or unfulfilled in relationships? Making the decision to create change in your life and embrace all aspects of yourself can be a difficult decision to make, yet the rewards of doing so can allow for the growth that you are seeking. Creating change may mean coming out with your
LGBTQ
+ identity, forming or maintaining intimate relationships, communicating your emotions more effectively, living without depression or anxiety controlling you, or increasing positive thinking and proactive behaviors.
Jett Cutter Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
My clients have typically been told messages about themselves, their world, and their place in it. This may come from family, partners, institutions, or ourselves. Even knowing it isn't "logically" true sometimes isn't enough. These messages compel us to old ways of coping that are self-defeating, limiting, and harmful. No one should be put in such a bind, and my passion is in helping individuals overcome these challenges. I am
LGBTQ
-affirming, ENM/kink-informed, and social justice oriented. I affirm Black Lives Matter, Abortion is Healthcare, and Science is Real.
Dr. Kimberly Burdine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work is centered in imagining liberation and healing free from anti-Black racism, colonialism, state violence, cissexism, ableism, capitalism, xenophobia and any form of systemic oppression. I am committed to the healing and liberation of Black folx, particularly those in the margins.
Queer
, disabled, immigrant, women, young, Black folx have a right to be well and access quality mental health care. As a
queer
Black woman, who has benefitted from community, healing, and affirmation, it is meaningful and spiritually fulfilling to offer support to folx with similar identities.
Caitlin Coyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Self Esteem problems, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, and other major mental health challenges. I work mostly with adults and am particularly passionate about working with Geriatric/Elderly populations and those in the
LGBTQ
communities. My primary types of therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Strengths-Based, although I pull from many areas depending on my client’s needs.
Jose Chaidez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents and adults who look to resolve struggles with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsions, complex trauma, childhood trauma, dissociation, and addiction. As part of the
LGBTQ
+ community, I work to make sessions safe, affirming, and welcoming. I meet people where they are, as the experts of their lives, and how they want to express themselves.
Arlee Pryor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I specialize in comprehensive care for individuals, couples, & families experiencing relational issues, family conflict, trauma, anxiety,
LGBTQ
+, grief, and life transitions.
I'm so glad you landed here. We are all wired toward healing. I will help you become more connected to yourself, your relationships, and an overarching sense of hope. I approach therapy from an attachment perspective to help you in creating fulfilling relationships and communities that foster belonging and celebration. I will provide you a fresh perspective combined with practical tools to restore the challenges you are facing.
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Carla J Lopez
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Kaitlynn Griffin
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Sarah Robinson
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Taylor Brown
Nancy Bledsoe-Link
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Stacey Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
) I also specialize in issues unique to
LGBTQIA
including Gender Dysphoria & can support your journey toward congruent & authentic self.
Hi! I am Stacey and I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to process the unique circumstances of your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that. Together, we can navigate life's obstacles and transitions to help you move toward a healthy self-understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, healing, and growth. I will nurture, challenge, and guide you to deepen a connection with yourself, others, and build the skills necessary for you to grow and thrive.
Farrah Bonnot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you worry your experiences, preferences, or orientation make the search for a mental health professional difficult? Are there times or situations where you'd like a helping hand, but feel overwhelmed about explaining your background to someone who may not understand? I know what that feels like. My passion lies in helping survivors of trauma and I am deeply invested in serving
LGBTQIA
+, polyam, consensual non-monogamy (ENM), kink, and all sexual minority communities. I am also sex work allied and provide non-judgmental support for individuals who are, or have been in the sex industry.
Alicia Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals who are struggling with a myriad of different concerns. PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, severe anxiety, phobias, dissociative disorders, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, addiction, and depression, just to name a few. I have experience working with military veterans, first-responders, those that have experienced abuse, or human trafficking, those struggling with addiction, and those in the
LGBT
+ community.
The Gracious Mind
Psychologist
Our clinicians have special training and expertise in working with a variety of unique populations, including members of the Deaf,
LGBTQIA
, sex-worker, immigrant, music/arts, and alternative relationship communities.
At The Gracious Mind, our goal is to help you thrive! We offer individual, relationship, and group therapy, as well as assessment, diagnosis, treatment coordination, and collaborative care. You can also check out our online courses, workshops, videos, and articles, as well as books, journals, workbooks, and gifts. Explore The Gracious Mind and find the wellness you’ve been searching for.
A Family Place - Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
Our therapists have many specialties, including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, emotion management/regulation,
LGBTQ
+ issues, women's issues, and facilitating therapeutic/educational groups.
Hello! A Family Place has a group of affiliated and contracted therapists who all come from a strengths-based perspective. That means we work as your partner, helping you come up with solutions, and helping you help yourself.
Jason Doorish
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S , EMDR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
LGBTQA
and kink affirming practice! I provide extended couples therapy sessions to help you get to the root of your relationship issues more quickly.
Are you struggling with burn out, relationship issues, gender or sexuality issues, disability, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Are these issues making it difficult to be the person you want, or to have the relationships that you want? My passion as a counselor is to help you restore hope and find freedom in your life and relationships through evidenced based techniques. If you are ready to make a change in your life for the better, then please call me now to book your first appointment!
Regina M Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Areas of experience include but not limited to, issues with family communication, trauma, abuse, parenting, suicidal thoughts/attempts, self-harm,
LGBTQ
individuals, adoptees, depression, anxiety, bullying, thoughts of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, rejection and abandonment, and substance abuse/dependence.
Let go of who you think you´re supposed to be, embrace who you are- Brené Brown Is your teen struggling with depression and/or anxiety? Are you an adult, trying to cope with the ins & outs of daily life, a divorce/breakup, depression/anxiety, or lack of motivation? Are you struggling with not wanting to be here anymore, or utilizing unhealthy coping skills? Do you just need someone to listen while you vent, or help you navigate and process how you're feeling? These are some of the things I can help you with! Don't hesitate to reach out!
Bonnie Stice
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with individual adults and couples with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and PTSD, and more. I'm passionate about uplifting marginalized voices and welcome clients identifying across a variety of communities, including
LGBTQIA
+, poly/alternative relationship structures, intimate labor/sex work, kinky, and more.
Maddie Nutt
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
No matter the stories you bring in or the identities that you hold, my aim is to create a safe space for you to find healing. I have experience with clients of all ages, from littles to the more-seasoned. I have worked with interpersonal violence survivors, borderline personality disorder,
LGBTQ
+ populations, empty-nesters, and those experiencing faith deconstruction or spiritual abuse. I am now taking virtual clients from all over Texas!
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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.