LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Dripping Springs, TX

Devra Anne Canter Morton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Online Only
My work seems to be primarily with grad students, young professionals, and humans going through life changes. I enjoy the creative process of growth growing out of discomfort.
My work seems to be primarily with grad students, young professionals, and humans going through life changes. I enjoy the creative process of growth growing out of discomfort.
(512) 549-6227 View (512) 549-6227
Anna Taberski
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe therapy can be transformative, but it also requires vulnerability and risk. As your therapist, I aim to create a warm and accepting space where you can reflect on yourself from a place of acceptance and genuine curiosity. I approach our relationship from a place of authenticity, empathy, and hope.
I believe therapy can be transformative, but it also requires vulnerability and risk. As your therapist, I aim to create a warm and accepting space where you can reflect on yourself from a place of acceptance and genuine curiosity. I approach our relationship from a place of authenticity, empathy, and hope.
(737) 325-3585 View (737) 325-3585
Katy Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT-S, LPC, SEP, CCTP, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I have offered somatic psychotherapy (touch and tablework) since 2007 for people who are working on trauma, their window of tolerance, and relationships / attachment issues. This work may also bring up family of origin issues that may also be unresolved. I combine somatic, IFS, and attachment modalities. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. Somatic work also is for those with after-effects of surgeries or accidents.
I have offered somatic psychotherapy (touch and tablework) since 2007 for people who are working on trauma, their window of tolerance, and relationships / attachment issues. This work may also bring up family of origin issues that may also be unresolved. I combine somatic, IFS, and attachment modalities. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. Somatic work also is for those with after-effects of surgeries or accidents.
(512) 900-7267 View (512) 900-7267
Sarah Westermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help queer clients, young adults, and those struggling with body image or life transitions feel more connected to themselves.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship with food or your body, questioning your identity, or navigating a big life transition, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be hoping to feel more grounded, more connected to who you are, and more in control of your life. If you’re looking for a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, and work toward living in alignment with your values, I’m here to support you.
I help queer clients, young adults, and those struggling with body image or life transitions feel more connected to themselves.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship with food or your body, questioning your identity, or navigating a big life transition, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be hoping to feel more grounded, more connected to who you are, and more in control of your life. If you’re looking for a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, and work toward living in alignment with your values, I’m here to support you.
(737) 727-2577 View (737) 727-2577
Lara Wulsin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
Are you struggling to feel happy, fulfilled, authentic and/or connected? Do you feel caught in repeating cycles and patterns you would like to move on from? I hear you and I get it. As a therapist, my passion is for supporting you as you engage your own strengths in the process of change and transformation. I work with a variety of issues, including life purpose, transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, midlife unravelings, trauma, stress management, grief and loss, high sensitivity and spirituality, among others. I work with individuals and couples, offering a mindfulness-based approach to therapy.
Are you struggling to feel happy, fulfilled, authentic and/or connected? Do you feel caught in repeating cycles and patterns you would like to move on from? I hear you and I get it. As a therapist, my passion is for supporting you as you engage your own strengths in the process of change and transformation. I work with a variety of issues, including life purpose, transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, midlife unravelings, trauma, stress management, grief and loss, high sensitivity and spirituality, among others. I work with individuals and couples, offering a mindfulness-based approach to therapy.
(512) 430-5056 View (512) 430-5056
Bill Deggs, LPC-Supervisor (Fyt Clinic PLLC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC-S
Serves Area
I often joke that I took my first college psychology class as a DIY project because I was trying to better understand my own struggles. I know how difficult it can feel when anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or past experiences start getting in the way of fully enjoying life. The good news is that things can get better, and therapy can be a powerful tool for creating real change. I primarily work with older teens, college students, and adults who feel stuck and want practical tools to move forward. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, ADHD, addiction, overthinking, low motivation, trauma, life transitions, or depression.
I often joke that I took my first college psychology class as a DIY project because I was trying to better understand my own struggles. I know how difficult it can feel when anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or past experiences start getting in the way of fully enjoying life. The good news is that things can get better, and therapy can be a powerful tool for creating real change. I primarily work with older teens, college students, and adults who feel stuck and want practical tools to move forward. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, ADHD, addiction, overthinking, low motivation, trauma, life transitions, or depression.
(512) 265-8884 View (512) 265-8884
Melanie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
You don't have to handle everything alone. I will work with you as you evaluate your world and the challenges you face. I counsel individuals for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts. I have extensive professional experience related to various forms of domestic violence, including verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. Clients dealing with life transitions, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles also benefit from therapy. We will work together to help you recognize your strengths and emerge with renewed positivity and hope.
(512) 400-2752 View (512) 400-2752
Elyse Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I love what I do! I connect well with my clients, and I particularly enjoy working with individuals struggling to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood - no matter the age. This is often a challenging time during which counseling can help assess expectations and establish boundaries for yourself and with others. I also connect well with individuals working in high tech that are transitioning in various areas of their lives. I am happy to consult with you and answer any questions you may have about the counseling process.
I love what I do! I connect well with my clients, and I particularly enjoy working with individuals struggling to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood - no matter the age. This is often a challenging time during which counseling can help assess expectations and establish boundaries for yourself and with others. I also connect well with individuals working in high tech that are transitioning in various areas of their lives. I am happy to consult with you and answer any questions you may have about the counseling process.
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Marina Gurman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I meet with individuals, couples, and families with adult children seeking support with relationships or life transitions. I especially enjoy working with adult children of challenging parents, couples desiring to break co-dependent patterns, and new parents. I have helped people from a range of diverse backgrouds. I believe health and happiness flourish when people experience safety and connection in the present, feel their feelings, question their thoughts, take care of their bodies, continuously learn about their environment, and trust their power and/or a Higher Power to create a life that mirrors the Love that they are.
I meet with individuals, couples, and families with adult children seeking support with relationships or life transitions. I especially enjoy working with adult children of challenging parents, couples desiring to break co-dependent patterns, and new parents. I have helped people from a range of diverse backgrouds. I believe health and happiness flourish when people experience safety and connection in the present, feel their feelings, question their thoughts, take care of their bodies, continuously learn about their environment, and trust their power and/or a Higher Power to create a life that mirrors the Love that they are.
(512) 641-3785 View (512) 641-3785
Lara Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Many of the adults I work with feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, or difficult relationships. You may be functioning well on the outside while struggling internally with anxiety, depression, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. My clients are often looking for deeper change, not just coping. I offer trauma-informed therapy integrating somatic awareness, attachment work, and experiential approaches. Sessions are available via tele-health, in-office, or through equine-assisted psychotherapy for those drawn to working with horses.
Many of the adults I work with feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by stress, trauma, or difficult relationships. You may be functioning well on the outside while struggling internally with anxiety, depression, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. My clients are often looking for deeper change, not just coping. I offer trauma-informed therapy integrating somatic awareness, attachment work, and experiential approaches. Sessions are available via tele-health, in-office, or through equine-assisted psychotherapy for those drawn to working with horses.
(512) 729-8213 View (512) 729-8213
Amy Bassett-Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I'm Amy and I work with adults, couples, and teens who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies including EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and relational approaches that help clients understand patterns, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I have specialized training in working with trauma, attachment wounds, and relationship distress, and I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel empowered to make lasting change.
Hello and welcome! I'm Amy and I work with adults, couples, and teens who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies including EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and relational approaches that help clients understand patterns, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I have specialized training in working with trauma, attachment wounds, and relationship distress, and I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel empowered to make lasting change.
(737) 302-4391 View (737) 302-4391
Krissy Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi!, my name is Krissy, and I'm here to guide you on a journey towards healing, growth, and stronger relationships. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Life presents us with a myriad of challenges, from navigating personal struggles to managing relationship dynamics. In these moments, seeking support can be a transformative step towards reclaiming your well-being and fostering resilience. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Hi!, my name is Krissy, and I'm here to guide you on a journey towards healing, growth, and stronger relationships. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Life presents us with a myriad of challenges, from navigating personal struggles to managing relationship dynamics. In these moments, seeking support can be a transformative step towards reclaiming your well-being and fostering resilience. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
(714) 475-7073 View (714) 475-7073
Alex Elizabeth Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
5 Endorsed
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
You may be someone who shows up, gets things done, and holds a lot together — yet still feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or quietly worn down. Maybe you’ve learned to push through, stay productive, or take care of others, and you’re beginning to notice the cost of living this way. Many struggle with anxiety, emotional shutdown, or the lingering effects of past experiences, and are looking for more. I work with adults and teens who seem “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out inside. Many manage anxiety, stress, or past experiences and are looking for therapy that feels supportive, holistic, and deeply human.
You may be someone who shows up, gets things done, and holds a lot together — yet still feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or quietly worn down. Maybe you’ve learned to push through, stay productive, or take care of others, and you’re beginning to notice the cost of living this way. Many struggle with anxiety, emotional shutdown, or the lingering effects of past experiences, and are looking for more. I work with adults and teens who seem “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out inside. Many manage anxiety, stress, or past experiences and are looking for therapy that feels supportive, holistic, and deeply human.
(346) 570-0468 View (346) 570-0468
Samaritan Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Samaritan Center has been serving individuals and families in Central Texas since 1974. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We empower individuals, families, and communities and provide a safe space for growth and healing through holistic counseling, integrative medicine, peer support, & education. Since 2007, our Hope for Heroes program has supported veterans & military families. With 20 counselors and 1 acupuncturist at three locations, we provide a unique, holistic approach to care.
Samaritan Center has been serving individuals and families in Central Texas since 1974. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We empower individuals, families, and communities and provide a safe space for growth and healing through holistic counseling, integrative medicine, peer support, & education. Since 2007, our Hope for Heroes program has supported veterans & military families. With 20 counselors and 1 acupuncturist at three locations, we provide a unique, holistic approach to care.
(737) 383-1857 View (737) 383-1857
Jennifer Gamewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CCST, CPDPE
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am highly experienced assisting children, teenagers, young adults, and families with a variety of behavioral, developmental, and social - emotional challenges. As a former school counselor, I can provide beneficial information regarding accommodations/modifications that are needed in the school setting. In a private counseling setting, I can help with behavioral and emotional challenges, including: anger, bullying, impulse control, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and self-regulation techniques. I assists teens steer through difficult challenges and offer support for the young adult while they face many challenges as they navigate life and their many changing roles after high school.
I am highly experienced assisting children, teenagers, young adults, and families with a variety of behavioral, developmental, and social - emotional challenges. As a former school counselor, I can provide beneficial information regarding accommodations/modifications that are needed in the school setting. In a private counseling setting, I can help with behavioral and emotional challenges, including: anger, bullying, impulse control, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and self-regulation techniques. I assists teens steer through difficult challenges and offer support for the young adult while they face many challenges as they navigate life and their many changing roles after high school.
(512) 675-1817 View (512) 675-1817
Andrea Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults from all backgrounds who want to feel more confident and capable in their daily lives. My ideal client seeks to become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, and is eager to adopt new strategies for managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and explore evidence-based methods to foster growth, healing, and understanding. My approach is warm, open, and flexible, creating a safe space where you can work toward living a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with adults from all backgrounds who want to feel more confident and capable in their daily lives. My ideal client seeks to become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, and is eager to adopt new strategies for managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and explore evidence-based methods to foster growth, healing, and understanding. My approach is warm, open, and flexible, creating a safe space where you can work toward living a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(512) 601-4968 View (512) 601-4968
Cheryl A. Tyler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCST
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and thank you for taking time to read my profile! If you choose to work with me, I will make every effort to help you feel comfortable and safe, yet challenged to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes trying to handle life on your own can be difficult - especially when you are emotionally close to your situation. In exchange for your willingness to reach out, I will work to offer you support, guidance and a new perspective.
Hello and thank you for taking time to read my profile! If you choose to work with me, I will make every effort to help you feel comfortable and safe, yet challenged to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes trying to handle life on your own can be difficult - especially when you are emotionally close to your situation. In exchange for your willingness to reach out, I will work to offer you support, guidance and a new perspective.
(512) 430-4531 View (512) 430-4531
Kathleen Adams
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Online Only
Pain exists to make us pay attention. Trying desperately not to hurt, we compromise our integrity, our hearts and our sense of self, on some misguided mission to be invulnerable, to please, to care-take, or just to belong...Somewhere along the way, our vision of ourselves loses focus. Therapy can help create a new template for living. Research shows us that the brain can actually re-wire itself in the context of a secure relationship, developing new capacities for self-soothing, obtaining perspective, and being intimate. I believe that all suffering bears embedded gifts, if we look hard enough.
Pain exists to make us pay attention. Trying desperately not to hurt, we compromise our integrity, our hearts and our sense of self, on some misguided mission to be invulnerable, to please, to care-take, or just to belong...Somewhere along the way, our vision of ourselves loses focus. Therapy can help create a new template for living. Research shows us that the brain can actually re-wire itself in the context of a secure relationship, developing new capacities for self-soothing, obtaining perspective, and being intimate. I believe that all suffering bears embedded gifts, if we look hard enough.
(361) 596-3981 View (361) 596-3981
Sarah Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Sarah. Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe things feel hard and you're just not sure what to do. Maybe you've noticed unresolved feelings, or big feelings, coming back again and again. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship, a season in your life, or your identity. Maybe it feels like things might always feel this way. Clients that I work with are curious about their experiences. Whether it's noticing past patterns, current feelings, or experimenting with doing something different, the clients that I see often want to understand more about themselves, to show up for themselves in ways they hope to be.
Hi, I'm Sarah. Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe things feel hard and you're just not sure what to do. Maybe you've noticed unresolved feelings, or big feelings, coming back again and again. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship, a season in your life, or your identity. Maybe it feels like things might always feel this way. Clients that I work with are curious about their experiences. Whether it's noticing past patterns, current feelings, or experimenting with doing something different, the clients that I see often want to understand more about themselves, to show up for themselves in ways they hope to be.
(512) 991-9280 View (512) 991-9280
Natalie Collazo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, NCC
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your emotions feel intense, overwhelming, or harder to manage than they used to. You may be grieving a loss, struggling in a relationship, or going through a change that has left you feeling stuck or unlike yourself. Somewhere along the way, you may have started believing you are “too much” or “not enough.” Grief is not only about death. It can come from heartbreak, trauma, identity shifts, relationships, or a diagnosis. As an NBCC board-certified counselor, I help clients work through grief, trauma, shame, and change while building self-trust, grounding, and a deeper sense of peace and purpose.
Your emotions feel intense, overwhelming, or harder to manage than they used to. You may be grieving a loss, struggling in a relationship, or going through a change that has left you feeling stuck or unlike yourself. Somewhere along the way, you may have started believing you are “too much” or “not enough.” Grief is not only about death. It can come from heartbreak, trauma, identity shifts, relationships, or a diagnosis. As an NBCC board-certified counselor, I help clients work through grief, trauma, shame, and change while building self-trust, grounding, and a deeper sense of peace and purpose.
(737) 937-5747 View (737) 937-5747

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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.