LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Driftwood, TX
I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice and treatment centers for over thirty years. In my early years I worked with teens/young adults and their families in residential treatment settings. In my private practice I work mostly with adults, individually and couples. However I will work with teens who have a desire to make a positive shift in their life. My focus is to help the client make changes in patterns they believe are self defeating. My mission is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies and foster personal growth.
I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice and treatment centers for over thirty years. In my early years I worked with teens/young adults and their families in residential treatment settings. In my private practice I work mostly with adults, individually and couples. However I will work with teens who have a desire to make a positive shift in their life. My focus is to help the client make changes in patterns they believe are self defeating. My mission is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies and foster personal growth.
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!
My focus is to support individuals healing from childhood trauma, emotional abuse, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. I am passionate about providing inclusive, trauma-informed care and creating a space where clients feel safe, valued, and understood. I work with individuals across the lifespan, helping them process difficult experiences and strengthen their sense of identity, confidence, and connection in their relationships.
My focus is to support individuals healing from childhood trauma, emotional abuse, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. I am passionate about providing inclusive, trauma-informed care and creating a space where clients feel safe, valued, and understood. I work with individuals across the lifespan, helping them process difficult experiences and strengthen their sense of identity, confidence, and connection in their relationships.
My focus is on creating a compassionate, client-centered space where you feel supported as you navigate anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, and mood disorders. I believe in meeting you where you are and working collaboratively to foster meaningful, sustainable change. With a strong foundation in both mental health and substance use care, I take a trauma-informed approach that recognizes the importance of treating the whole person rather than a diagnosis.
My focus is on creating a compassionate, client-centered space where you feel supported as you navigate anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, and mood disorders. I believe in meeting you where you are and working collaboratively to foster meaningful, sustainable change. With a strong foundation in both mental health and substance use care, I take a trauma-informed approach that recognizes the importance of treating the whole person rather than a diagnosis.
Supporting children and teens is my passion. I work exclusively with clients up to age 17 who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where young people feel understood while learning practical skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and thrive at home, school, and in relationships.
Supporting children and teens is my passion. I work exclusively with clients up to age 17 who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where young people feel understood while learning practical skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and thrive at home, school, and in relationships.
I have been working with Young Adults (age 18 and older), predominantly female or gender queer, for about 20 years.
My extensive work with young adults has given me a unique look into their brain. My work includes self harm, eating disorders, alternative lifestyles, sexual identity issues, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
I have been working with Young Adults (age 18 and older), predominantly female or gender queer, for about 20 years.
My extensive work with young adults has given me a unique look into their brain. My work includes self harm, eating disorders, alternative lifestyles, sexual identity issues, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
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Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ challenges, or substance abuse, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy with me is collaborative and personal, where we’ll use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to help you build the life you deserve. My goal is to empower you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and embrace a life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are.
Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ challenges, or substance abuse, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy with me is collaborative and personal, where we’ll use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to help you build the life you deserve. My goal is to empower you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and embrace a life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are.
You lie awake at night wondering: "Why did I say that?" "Why did they say that?" "What is wrong with me?" "Will I ever be ok?" "Everyone else has this all figured out, why don't I?" "How come no one wants to be with me?" "Will this anxiety/depression ever lift?" And so many other intrusive thoughts. You realize you're thinking these thoughts all day, but at night they really catch up with you. In the morning your thoughts wake you up and the barrage begins anew, always the same words, invoking the same hopeless and helpless feelings. You do what you can just to get out of bed wondering how life got so hard.
You lie awake at night wondering: "Why did I say that?" "Why did they say that?" "What is wrong with me?" "Will I ever be ok?" "Everyone else has this all figured out, why don't I?" "How come no one wants to be with me?" "Will this anxiety/depression ever lift?" And so many other intrusive thoughts. You realize you're thinking these thoughts all day, but at night they really catch up with you. In the morning your thoughts wake you up and the barrage begins anew, always the same words, invoking the same hopeless and helpless feelings. You do what you can just to get out of bed wondering how life got so hard.
I am also fat positive, sex positive, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly, ethical non monogamy, and kink affirming and am allied with those engaged in sex work.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
I am also fat positive, sex positive, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly, ethical non monogamy, and kink affirming and am allied with those engaged in sex work.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
I'm a witty transgender EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist who works with LGBTQ+ adults navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and OCD.
I begin with a thorough assessment so we can custom-fit your treatment plan. Think of it as therapy couture! Both EMDR and ERP are structured and evidence-based treatment protocols for addressing mental health concerns in a way talk therapy cannot. Every intervention is chosen intentionally, based on your unique history, symptoms, and goals.
I'm a witty transgender EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist who works with LGBTQ+ adults navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and OCD.
I begin with a thorough assessment so we can custom-fit your treatment plan. Think of it as therapy couture! Both EMDR and ERP are structured and evidence-based treatment protocols for addressing mental health concerns in a way talk therapy cannot. Every intervention is chosen intentionally, based on your unique history, symptoms, and goals.
I regard my practice as explicitly anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-colonization, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, which is a reflection of my values in and out of the office.
Immediate openings for clients in Texas, Florida, and Virginia!
I believe in creating a unique and supportive environment where no topic is off limits. I have a person-centered approach and focus my energy on empowering clients through their process of self-transformation. You can rely on me to remain authentic, interactive, and curious with you as you navigate your own path of healing. I am here to talk with you, explore with you, feel with you, and at times, challenge you.
I focus my work on anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, EMDR, trauma, relational issues, and life transitions.
I regard my practice as explicitly anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-colonization, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, which is a reflection of my values in and out of the office.
Immediate openings for clients in Texas, Florida, and Virginia!
I believe in creating a unique and supportive environment where no topic is off limits. I have a person-centered approach and focus my energy on empowering clients through their process of self-transformation. You can rely on me to remain authentic, interactive, and curious with you as you navigate your own path of healing. I am here to talk with you, explore with you, feel with you, and at times, challenge you.
I focus my work on anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, EMDR, trauma, relational issues, and life transitions.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by grief, trauma, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, school or career stress, or the need for transgender affirming care. They feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They aspire to feel grounded, confident, and resilient, seeking a safe space where they can heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by grief, trauma, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, school or career stress, or the need for transgender affirming care. They feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They aspire to feel grounded, confident, and resilient, seeking a safe space where they can heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
Hello hello, my name is Jace (they/them) and I am a 2nd-generation, non-binary, neurodivergent, and queer therapist dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space for all people who are coming to terms with being neurodivergent and/or recovering from burnout; are exploring what it means to be part of the LGBTQ2IA+ and TGNC community; who want to deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma in their life; are learning how to practice non-monogamy ethically and responsibly; or just come from complex family and relationship dynamics
I specialize in trauma-informed, culturally inclusive, gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults, while utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and relational focused approach, combined with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help connect your logical thoughts with your emotional feelings and experiences.
Hello hello, my name is Jace (they/them) and I am a 2nd-generation, non-binary, neurodivergent, and queer therapist dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space for all people who are coming to terms with being neurodivergent and/or recovering from burnout; are exploring what it means to be part of the LGBTQ2IA+ and TGNC community; who want to deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma in their life; are learning how to practice non-monogamy ethically and responsibly; or just come from complex family and relationship dynamics
I specialize in trauma-informed, culturally inclusive, gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults, while utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and relational focused approach, combined with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help connect your logical thoughts with your emotional feelings and experiences.
Have you experienced a loss that's left you questioning who you are? Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to care for yourself while caring for everyone else? Maybe you're facing a major life transition - a new chapter that feels more disorienting than exciting? Or perhaps you're managing the invisible weight of (late diagnosed) ADHD while trying to hold everything together. You're not broken. You're human and there is help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Have you experienced a loss that's left you questioning who you are? Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to care for yourself while caring for everyone else? Maybe you're facing a major life transition - a new chapter that feels more disorienting than exciting? Or perhaps you're managing the invisible weight of (late diagnosed) ADHD while trying to hold everything together. You're not broken. You're human and there is help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.
I am trauma informed, anti-racist, and have specific expertise in trans and queer mental health.
Welcome to my profile! In a nutshell, my work with people involves helping them break out of the boxes they’ve been put in. Boxes are boring. They're artificial. Often suffocating. As a psychologist who is transgender, I have both the personal and professional backgrounds to assist people in pursuing their authentic selves. As we work together, we’ll confront oppressive systems and discuss stigmas while also exploring your feelings, examining your thoughts, staying curious about the present moment, and clarifying your values. I also provide gender affirmative psychotherapy, as well as brief assessments for WPATH letters.
I am trauma informed, anti-racist, and have specific expertise in trans and queer mental health.
Welcome to my profile! In a nutshell, my work with people involves helping them break out of the boxes they’ve been put in. Boxes are boring. They're artificial. Often suffocating. As a psychologist who is transgender, I have both the personal and professional backgrounds to assist people in pursuing their authentic selves. As we work together, we’ll confront oppressive systems and discuss stigmas while also exploring your feelings, examining your thoughts, staying curious about the present moment, and clarifying your values. I also provide gender affirmative psychotherapy, as well as brief assessments for WPATH letters.
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
"How do I live well in spite of mental or physical illness? How do I live a fulfilled & meaningful life in a world that seems to be falling apart? What makes life matter?" As a life coach, I use my clinical & existential psychology training to help people tackle big questions like these. As a death coach, I use my psychology & end-of-life doula training to provide logistical & emotional support to people with life-threatening illnesses or other death-related concerns so they can focus on what matters. For all my clients, I find out where you are, help you figure out where you want to go, & work with you on how to get there.
"How do I live well in spite of mental or physical illness? How do I live a fulfilled & meaningful life in a world that seems to be falling apart? What makes life matter?" As a life coach, I use my clinical & existential psychology training to help people tackle big questions like these. As a death coach, I use my psychology & end-of-life doula training to provide logistical & emotional support to people with life-threatening illnesses or other death-related concerns so they can focus on what matters. For all my clients, I find out where you are, help you figure out where you want to go, & work with you on how to get there.
Hope Spring Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
‐Currently Waitlisting New Clients-
My name is Benjamin Ward, I am a clinically licensed in social worker (LCSW) with specialized training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My practice is built on the belief that true healing is holistic. I provide integrative telehealth therapy to guide adults and seniors in understanding and uniting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
‐Currently Waitlisting New Clients-
My name is Benjamin Ward, I am a clinically licensed in social worker (LCSW) with specialized training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My practice is built on the belief that true healing is holistic. I provide integrative telehealth therapy to guide adults and seniors in understanding and uniting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and support for transgender clients can leave you feeling scattered, unsafe, or misunderstood. Do daily tasks feel overwhelming, or do flashbacks and intense anxiety make it hard to be present? Therapy can help you find steadiness, safety, and a clearer sense of self. I help people process painful memories, chronic worry, and identity-related stress so these experiences no longer control daily life. Together we build practical routines, emotion regulation skills, and affirming strategies that fit your life.
ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and support for transgender clients can leave you feeling scattered, unsafe, or misunderstood. Do daily tasks feel overwhelming, or do flashbacks and intense anxiety make it hard to be present? Therapy can help you find steadiness, safety, and a clearer sense of self. I help people process painful memories, chronic worry, and identity-related stress so these experiences no longer control daily life. Together we build practical routines, emotion regulation skills, and affirming strategies that fit your life.
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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.