Therapists in Denton, TX
Savannah Honarbakht
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
For as long as I can remember, I recognized a fire in me to be able to provide a safe place for those who needed it while advocating for the minority. Speaking as a queer woman, my lived experiences have directed me towards becoming an advocate for systemic equality and change. My passions lie in trauma-informed care, gender-affirming care, and helping high conflict relationships of all backgrounds navigate through their journey. I aim to cultivate a non-judgmental environment that allows for connection and validity. Together we can identify and utilize your inner potential and strength to nurture the growth you desire to achieve.
For as long as I can remember, I recognized a fire in me to be able to provide a safe place for those who needed it while advocating for the minority. Speaking as a queer woman, my lived experiences have directed me towards becoming an advocate for systemic equality and change. My passions lie in trauma-informed care, gender-affirming care, and helping high conflict relationships of all backgrounds navigate through their journey. I aim to cultivate a non-judgmental environment that allows for connection and validity. Together we can identify and utilize your inner potential and strength to nurture the growth you desire to achieve.
Farrah Bonnot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Darian J Poe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76205 (Online Only)
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 growth journey. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and I am currently earning a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at 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.
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 growth journey. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and I am currently earning a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at 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.
Ashley Whitted
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
Waitlist for new clients
Caution: Side effects of sessions with Ashley may include directness, acceptance, self-compassion, and healing. I strive to provide a warm, welcoming space for clients to feel safe and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. I believe the process of becoming our authentic and genuine selves requires honesty and vulnerability. I consider it an honor to walk alongside clients exploring generational cycles of pain, trauma, and unhelpful patterns to assist them in creating more fulfilling and peaceful lives. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and place great weight on advocacy and acceptance, both personally and professionally.
Caution: Side effects of sessions with Ashley may include directness, acceptance, self-compassion, and healing. I strive to provide a warm, welcoming space for clients to feel safe and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. I believe the process of becoming our authentic and genuine selves requires honesty and vulnerability. I consider it an honor to walk alongside clients exploring generational cycles of pain, trauma, and unhelpful patterns to assist them in creating more fulfilling and peaceful lives. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and place great weight on advocacy and acceptance, both personally and professionally.
Lauren Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ affirmative care is the heartbeat of my work.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. If you feel out of place or disconnected, together we can begin to cultivate awareness and intentionality so that you can live life as your most authentic self; and if you're still figuring out who that is, you're in the right place. My therapeutic work is rooted in the belief that healing encompasses your mind, body, and environment. Trained in EMDR and passionate about LGBTQ+ affirmative care and EcoWellness, my approach is all about transformative experiences beyond traditional talk therapy. Authenticity is at the root of everything I do and I embrace a ‘come as you are’ vibe.
LGBTQ+ affirmative care is the heartbeat of my work.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. If you feel out of place or disconnected, together we can begin to cultivate awareness and intentionality so that you can live life as your most authentic self; and if you're still figuring out who that is, you're in the right place. My therapeutic work is rooted in the belief that healing encompasses your mind, body, and environment. Trained in EMDR and passionate about LGBTQ+ affirmative care and EcoWellness, my approach is all about transformative experiences beyond traditional talk therapy. Authenticity is at the root of everything I do and I embrace a ‘come as you are’ vibe.
Gretchen Englander
LPC-Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
I work with adults, older teens, and partners (including polycules)! I specialize in identity exploration, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, communication skills, behavioral concerns, and am passionate about providing affirmative care for those in the LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous communities.
I approach counseling as a collaborative space where you are the expert on your experiences. My role is to guide you through an exploration of patterns and themes to identify where you are getting stuck. I provide what my clients need at a given moment, whether that be active conversations about skills or space to process and be heard. It is important to me to meet you where you are, and structure the therapeutic process accordingly. It would be my pleasure to be a part of your personal journey to explore what authenticity and wellness look like for you.
I work with adults, older teens, and partners (including polycules)! I specialize in identity exploration, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, communication skills, behavioral concerns, and am passionate about providing affirmative care for those in the LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous communities.
I approach counseling as a collaborative space where you are the expert on your experiences. My role is to guide you through an exploration of patterns and themes to identify where you are getting stuck. I provide what my clients need at a given moment, whether that be active conversations about skills or space to process and be heard. It is important to me to meet you where you are, and structure the therapeutic process accordingly. It would be my pleasure to be a part of your personal journey to explore what authenticity and wellness look like for you.
Kimberly A Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76203 (Online Only)
I believe in allowing clients to be their authentic selves including those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Are you looking for a safe place to talk about the things you have experienced in the past or are currently experiencing? Are you looking for ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. There are various reasons people come to therapy. Each journey is personal and should be individualized based on what the client's needs are. Therapy can be beneficial for everyone. Even if you're not sure what you want to get out of therapy, let's talk and we can figure it out together.
I believe in allowing clients to be their authentic selves including those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Are you looking for a safe place to talk about the things you have experienced in the past or are currently experiencing? Are you looking for ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. There are various reasons people come to therapy. Each journey is personal and should be individualized based on what the client's needs are. Therapy can be beneficial for everyone. Even if you're not sure what you want to get out of therapy, let's talk and we can figure it out together.
Caitlin Coyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Bonnie Stice
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
Recently my clients and I have been talking a lot about belonging. Whether we do or not. How much it hurts when we don't. What environments we feel most like we do. That resonate with you, too? Let's give this counseling thing a try. 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.
Recently my clients and I have been talking a lot about belonging. Whether we do or not. How much it hurts when we don't. What environments we feel most like we do. That resonate with you, too? Let's give this counseling thing a try. 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.
Alicia Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
I work with a diverse array of clients, including active and retired military, police, and other first responders, as well as victim/survivors of trauma, chronic illness, substance use, and the LGBTQ+ population. I have skills for the variety of concerns that my populations encounter, including, complex PTSD, trauma, severe anxiety, adjustment, re-integration, communication, TBI/ABIs, phobias, substance use, and mood dysregulation. Most importantly, I work with clients that come how they are, how they can, and with everything they have.
I work with a diverse array of clients, including active and retired military, police, and other first responders, as well as victim/survivors of trauma, chronic illness, substance use, and the LGBTQ+ population. I have skills for the variety of concerns that my populations encounter, including, complex PTSD, trauma, severe anxiety, adjustment, re-integration, communication, TBI/ABIs, phobias, substance use, and mood dysregulation. Most importantly, I work with clients that come how they are, how they can, and with everything they have.
A Family Place - Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
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.
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.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
The world can be a scary place, and I hope to provide you with a safe space to express your emotions. My goal is for you to feel validated and heard, no matter what your presenting concerns may be. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds to work toward your therapy goals. I believe that we can always learn new things from other people, and I would be honored to walk along with you in this journey of self-discovery and growth.
The world can be a scary place, and I hope to provide you with a safe space to express your emotions. My goal is for you to feel validated and heard, no matter what your presenting concerns may be. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds to work toward your therapy goals. I believe that we can always learn new things from other people, and I would be honored to walk along with you in this journey of self-discovery and growth.
Jasmine Trotter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76203 (Online Only)
As a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/young adulthood life transitions, I can help you reconnect to your true self and live a life within your values.
You're looking for a change. Maybe you're unhappy in your relationship and find yourself waking up next to a person who feels more like a roommate than a partner. You miss the fun dates and laughter you two used to have and wonder how you became so disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem or feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Perhaps you feel like you can't catch a break between work, school, loved ones, and societal pressures. Would you recognize yourself in a crowd of people or have you lost sight of who you are? It's okay if you've fallen down. Now it's time to get back up.
As a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/young adulthood life transitions, I can help you reconnect to your true self and live a life within your values.
You're looking for a change. Maybe you're unhappy in your relationship and find yourself waking up next to a person who feels more like a roommate than a partner. You miss the fun dates and laughter you two used to have and wonder how you became so disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem or feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Perhaps you feel like you can't catch a break between work, school, loved ones, and societal pressures. Would you recognize yourself in a crowd of people or have you lost sight of who you are? It's okay if you've fallen down. Now it's time to get back up.
Nicole Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
Therapy is hard. My hope is to create a safe place with you in the therapy room! I bring my authentic self to each session and build a therapeutic relationship together to help navigate your needs for healing. Passions of mine include working with adolescents and adults, LGBTQ+ population, complex trauma, dissociation, DID, eating disorders, and substance use/abuse.
Therapy is hard. My hope is to create a safe place with you in the therapy room! I bring my authentic self to each session and build a therapeutic relationship together to help navigate your needs for healing. Passions of mine include working with adolescents and adults, LGBTQ+ population, complex trauma, dissociation, DID, eating disorders, and substance use/abuse.
Taylor Hendrix
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
My experience encompasses working with people of all ages who are navigating life stress, mental illness, and/or healing from trauma. I have worked with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and supported parents through a variety of stressful experiences. I am able to work with individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship and faith-based transitions, as well as transitions in parenting children of all ages. I am am LGBTQIA+ allied.
My experience encompasses working with people of all ages who are navigating life stress, mental illness, and/or healing from trauma. I have worked with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and supported parents through a variety of stressful experiences. I am able to work with individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship and faith-based transitions, as well as transitions in parenting children of all ages. I am am LGBTQIA+ allied.
Sophia Clark (She - Her)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-ct
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
Find help for adults with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/C-PTSD, childhood/adult trauma, pregnancy/post-partum struggles, relationship concerns, and more. LGBTQIA+/poly-allied! Feeling sad, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Not sleeping well? Do your intense moods feel out of control? Do things you used to enjoy no longer matter to you? Have you been through a lot, but never been able to work through it? I know how to help! I provide attachment-based therapy and believe that relationship and authenticity are the two most important therapeutic tools! I am open-minded and easy-going and would love to work with you. Please email me!
Find help for adults with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/C-PTSD, childhood/adult trauma, pregnancy/post-partum struggles, relationship concerns, and more. LGBTQIA+/poly-allied! Feeling sad, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Not sleeping well? Do your intense moods feel out of control? Do things you used to enjoy no longer matter to you? Have you been through a lot, but never been able to work through it? I know how to help! I provide attachment-based therapy and believe that relationship and authenticity are the two most important therapeutic tools! I am open-minded and easy-going and would love to work with you. Please email me!
Camille Naval
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor in Texas. I received my Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have clinical experience in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with issues that include anxiety and depression, grief, behavioral issues, self-harm, multicultural issues, trauma, life transitions, domestic violence/abuse, and family/relationship conflicts. I am trained in TF-CBT and an LGBTQIA+ friendly counselor. Additionally, I utilize play/activity therapy for kiddos who are in need of services.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor in Texas. I received my Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have clinical experience in counseling children, adolescents, and adults with issues that include anxiety and depression, grief, behavioral issues, self-harm, multicultural issues, trauma, life transitions, domestic violence/abuse, and family/relationship conflicts. I am trained in TF-CBT and an LGBTQIA+ friendly counselor. Additionally, I utilize play/activity therapy for kiddos who are in need of services.
Tonya Lott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
Tonya Lott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. Tonya believes that validation is key to creating a foundation from which to begin recovering from mental health challenges. If you do not feel validated, you will continue to suffer, often times in silence. She also believes in being her true authentic self with clients in hopes that this will inspire them to do the same. The important thing for Tonya is that she can meet you where you are and empower you to start making the changes you would like to see. "The good life is a process, not a state of being.
Tonya Lott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. Tonya believes that validation is key to creating a foundation from which to begin recovering from mental health challenges. If you do not feel validated, you will continue to suffer, often times in silence. She also believes in being her true authentic self with clients in hopes that this will inspire them to do the same. The important thing for Tonya is that she can meet you where you are and empower you to start making the changes you would like to see. "The good life is a process, not a state of being.
Jay Lynn Krenek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
You know all the right things to do, exercise, hobbies, spending time with friends and family, but something is still wrong. You feel like you should be enjoying time with your loved ones but can’t figure out why you don’t. You wonder where the “you” you used to know has gone. You don’t know who you are outside of who you love or what you do. You know what you’re required to do but not what you want to do. You started your career with the belief that you would make a difference in the broken system only to realize that you are now feeling broken.
You know all the right things to do, exercise, hobbies, spending time with friends and family, but something is still wrong. You feel like you should be enjoying time with your loved ones but can’t figure out why you don’t. You wonder where the “you” you used to know has gone. You don’t know who you are outside of who you love or what you do. You know what you’re required to do but not what you want to do. You started your career with the belief that you would make a difference in the broken system only to realize that you are now feeling broken.
Sonia Sandhu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
Sonia Sandhu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience working with children and their families in their homes, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, individual and family in private practice setting. Sonia brings her experience as the child of immigrants having to navigate worlds that were diverse and complex, but at the core we are all the same. We are all searching for understanding and acceptance and to be the best we can be. Outside of work, Sonia enjoys reading, walking, traveling, and time with friends and family.
Sonia Sandhu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience working with children and their families in their homes, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, individual and family in private practice setting. Sonia brings her experience as the child of immigrants having to navigate worlds that were diverse and complex, but at the core we are all the same. We are all searching for understanding and acceptance and to be the best we can be. Outside of work, Sonia enjoys reading, walking, traveling, and time with friends and family.
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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.