LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Gardendale, TX
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience working with a variety of populations, including adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric clients. I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have also worked with clients who face challenges such as drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, anger problems, communication difficulties, and severe mental health disorders like schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience working with a variety of populations, including adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric clients. I provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have also worked with clients who face challenges such as drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, anger problems, communication difficulties, and severe mental health disorders like schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
My name is Bryan Halsell and I am here to help. I enjoy helping clients to find and mend that lost connection with themselves and others. For those who are gamers, teens, and emerging adults, I hope to work with you on improving your life (whatever that looks like), and introducing you to tools to help foster peace of mind about past or current experiences. I want to help guide you around potential roadblocks such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating relationships, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition.
My name is Bryan Halsell and I am here to help. I enjoy helping clients to find and mend that lost connection with themselves and others. For those who are gamers, teens, and emerging adults, I hope to work with you on improving your life (whatever that looks like), and introducing you to tools to help foster peace of mind about past or current experiences. I want to help guide you around potential roadblocks such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating relationships, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition.
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I specialize in LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and trauma survivors—including eating disorders, religious trauma, and CPTSD.
You want to appear like you have it together, but deep down you're struggling with your relationship to food, your body, your identity, or past trauma—or maybe you feel like everyone else got the rule book for being human and you didn't. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, navigating your gender identity, recovering from an eating disorder, or trying to understand your neurodivergent brain, you're ready to stop pretending and start living authentically. You're ready to feel safe in your own skin and connected to who you truly are. I want to help you get there.
I specialize in LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and trauma survivors—including eating disorders, religious trauma, and CPTSD.
You want to appear like you have it together, but deep down you're struggling with your relationship to food, your body, your identity, or past trauma—or maybe you feel like everyone else got the rule book for being human and you didn't. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, navigating your gender identity, recovering from an eating disorder, or trying to understand your neurodivergent brain, you're ready to stop pretending and start living authentically. You're ready to feel safe in your own skin and connected to who you truly are. I want to help you get there.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals no matter what stage of their journey they are in.
Hello! My name's Madison Trombold! As a counselor, I want to stand by you and support you in finding the right fit for your mental health. I will work with you to identify what may be happening that is causing problems in your life and how we can work together collaboratively to change that. I want to offer a space that is accepting of all people and willing to meet every client where they are at.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals no matter what stage of their journey they are in.
Hello! My name's Madison Trombold! As a counselor, I want to stand by you and support you in finding the right fit for your mental health. I will work with you to identify what may be happening that is causing problems in your life and how we can work together collaboratively to change that. I want to offer a space that is accepting of all people and willing to meet every client where they are at.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues.
I am open-minded and create a safe place to build a connection, effective communication and active listening. I pay attention to body language, and encourage communication using open-ended questions.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues.
I am open-minded and create a safe place to build a connection, effective communication and active listening. I pay attention to body language, and encourage communication using open-ended questions.
I specialize in treating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ specialization.
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
I specialize in treating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ specialization.
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
I do consider myself an ally for the queer community and am ready and willing to help you regardless of where you come from.
My ideal client who is someone that not only is ready for counseling, but is ready to do the work that comes along with it. I often share with clients, that the session is the easy work. After you leave session and return back to your daily routine, that is the hard work. However, acknowledging that you are ready for a change and also acknowledging that this is work, I am happy to work with you.
I do consider myself an ally for the queer community and am ready and willing to help you regardless of where you come from.
My ideal client who is someone that not only is ready for counseling, but is ready to do the work that comes along with it. I often share with clients, that the session is the easy work. After you leave session and return back to your daily routine, that is the hard work. However, acknowledging that you are ready for a change and also acknowledging that this is work, I am happy to work with you.
Hi there! My name is Ari, and I am excited to help you find the right fit for your mental health journey. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping you through those obstacles that life throws and we will work as a team to overcome them. I understand that seeking therapy can feel like a big step, but I’m here to make the process as welcoming and nonjudgmental as possible. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or just the stress of navigating life, I aim to create a safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Hi there! My name is Ari, and I am excited to help you find the right fit for your mental health journey. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping you through those obstacles that life throws and we will work as a team to overcome them. I understand that seeking therapy can feel like a big step, but I’m here to make the process as welcoming and nonjudgmental as possible. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or just the stress of navigating life, I aim to create a safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Odessa, TX 79761
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
Whether it's for yourself or for your teen, you have found an inclusive and affirming therapist and space with Dos Diez Counseling. Virtual services are available for every corner of the state of Texas and in-person services are based out of the heart of east San Antonio. - - - Ya sea para usted o su adolescente, ha encontrado un terapeuta y un espacio inclusivo y afirmativo aqui en Dos Diez Counseling. Los servicios virtuales están disponibles por cada esquina de el estado de Texas y los servicios en persona se encuentran en el corazón del este de San Antonio.
Whether it's for yourself or for your teen, you have found an inclusive and affirming therapist and space with Dos Diez Counseling. Virtual services are available for every corner of the state of Texas and in-person services are based out of the heart of east San Antonio. - - - Ya sea para usted o su adolescente, ha encontrado un terapeuta y un espacio inclusivo y afirmativo aqui en Dos Diez Counseling. Los servicios virtuales están disponibles por cada esquina de el estado de Texas y los servicios en persona se encuentran en el corazón del este de San Antonio.
Feeling Anxious? Depressed? Having Relationship Troubles? It can be difficult to overcome these alone. Sometimes having a history of trauma can also often complicate these challenges and make life feel overwhelming.
Are you ready to experience and see changes happen for you? Are you ready to repair isolation and find connection with others? It is time to move forward and find relief. Together, we can figure out the steps towards progress and helping you find focus in the chaos through reflection. Let us help you get unstuck and move forward on your goal towards wellness with therapy.
Feeling Anxious? Depressed? Having Relationship Troubles? It can be difficult to overcome these alone. Sometimes having a history of trauma can also often complicate these challenges and make life feel overwhelming.
Are you ready to experience and see changes happen for you? Are you ready to repair isolation and find connection with others? It is time to move forward and find relief. Together, we can figure out the steps towards progress and helping you find focus in the chaos through reflection. Let us help you get unstuck and move forward on your goal towards wellness with therapy.
Intuitive Healing Therapy provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan from 4 years old to extra wise in age. We have a diverse group of therapists to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. We hope to provide a safe space for those stepping through our doors to work on healing and reaching the goals they set for themselves. Our counselors are not only trained in traditional talk therapy but also expressive therapies such as play, art, and sand tray therapy. We provide trauma informed care to every client and offer trauma specific therapies such as EMDR.
Intuitive Healing Therapy provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan from 4 years old to extra wise in age. We have a diverse group of therapists to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. We hope to provide a safe space for those stepping through our doors to work on healing and reaching the goals they set for themselves. Our counselors are not only trained in traditional talk therapy but also expressive therapies such as play, art, and sand tray therapy. We provide trauma informed care to every client and offer trauma specific therapies such as EMDR.
Dominguez Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Serves Area
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do.
If you are struggling with life stressors and need someone to listen and guide you, I am here to help you. You are not alone and there is hope!
If you are struggling with life stressors and need someone to listen and guide you, I am here to help you. You are not alone and there is hope!
Come to me, all who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28-30 Are you tired of being unhappy? Are you overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you struggling with your children or relationships? Life is too short to be overcome with worry, depression, or anger. Life's trials can be overwhelming. I believe that even the most devastating situation can create opportunities to learn, grow, and become stronger. I empower adults, children/adolescents and families through a Christian Counseling approach to recognize their worth and strive to reach their dreams.
Come to me, all who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28-30 Are you tired of being unhappy? Are you overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you struggling with your children or relationships? Life is too short to be overcome with worry, depression, or anger. Life's trials can be overwhelming. I believe that even the most devastating situation can create opportunities to learn, grow, and become stronger. I empower adults, children/adolescents and families through a Christian Counseling approach to recognize their worth and strive to reach their dreams.
Adults searching for connection and healing while navigating daily challenges under the additional strain of recurring painful memories and thoughts centered on points in their lives where they were stuck, hurt, alone, or hopeless - these are the people who stand to gain the most from my compassion-focused, strength-based psychotherapy services.
Adults searching for connection and healing while navigating daily challenges under the additional strain of recurring painful memories and thoughts centered on points in their lives where they were stuck, hurt, alone, or hopeless - these are the people who stand to gain the most from my compassion-focused, strength-based psychotherapy services.
Hi, I'm an early career therapist who specializes in neurodivergent folks and those who love them! Neurodivergence comes with unique challenges, but also some awesome strengths. I help those with ADHD and ASD learn to swim with the current, and stop swimming against it. I also help spouses, parents, and siblings of neurodivergent people improve communication and strengthen those relationships. I use several therapy methods to help create a cohesive relationship where everyone feels respected and heard. I'm looking for people who are struggling with neurodivergence and want to realign themselves in a positive way!
Hi, I'm an early career therapist who specializes in neurodivergent folks and those who love them! Neurodivergence comes with unique challenges, but also some awesome strengths. I help those with ADHD and ASD learn to swim with the current, and stop swimming against it. I also help spouses, parents, and siblings of neurodivergent people improve communication and strengthen those relationships. I use several therapy methods to help create a cohesive relationship where everyone feels respected and heard. I'm looking for people who are struggling with neurodivergence and want to realign themselves in a positive way!
I am a self-motivated and progress-driven Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. With an extensive background in Nursing, Organizational Management, and Small Business management. Over the years, I have been driven by core values to become an essential agent of change. I approach therapeutic relationships with multicultural sensitivity. Most of my clinical experience includes working with youth and adults Africa-America, Asian- America, Hispanic, and African. I make it a priority to learn all I can to improve what I know and what I can offer to my clients.
I am a self-motivated and progress-driven Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 8 years of professional work experience. With an extensive background in Nursing, Organizational Management, and Small Business management. Over the years, I have been driven by core values to become an essential agent of change. I approach therapeutic relationships with multicultural sensitivity. Most of my clinical experience includes working with youth and adults Africa-America, Asian- America, Hispanic, and African. I make it a priority to learn all I can to improve what I know and what I can offer to my clients.
I accept each client with unconditional positive regard, no matter what their background, or what their current issue might be.
I accept each client with unconditional positive regard, no matter what their background, or what their current issue might be.
I greatly value your trust in our collaborate efforts aimed at enhancing your well-being. My approach involves recognizing each person and their unique circumstances with care, collaborating as a team to carefully assess your specific therapeutic needs. I work with both individuals and couples regularly. I evaluate the influence of cultural factors and consider how our individual life experiences shape our current perspectives. Recognizing the changes needed in our lives can significantly inhale our potential for personal growth.
I greatly value your trust in our collaborate efforts aimed at enhancing your well-being. My approach involves recognizing each person and their unique circumstances with care, collaborating as a team to carefully assess your specific therapeutic needs. I work with both individuals and couples regularly. I evaluate the influence of cultural factors and consider how our individual life experiences shape our current perspectives. Recognizing the changes needed in our lives can significantly inhale our potential for personal growth.
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.