LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Howard County, TX
Kandis Snowden is a Licensed Professional Counselor. lt's challenging to go into a fancy office and speak with a stranger in a world with so much stigma regarding help for our mental health. My heart desires to make you feel safe and welcome. I offer a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, like sitting on the porch. By caring, we allow growth, healing, and change to occur—a place to sit on a porch where anything can be said and not held against you. If you want to understand the past or want to discuss the future; there is nothing that good ol’ porch therapy cannot do.
Kandis Snowden is a Licensed Professional Counselor. lt's challenging to go into a fancy office and speak with a stranger in a world with so much stigma regarding help for our mental health. My heart desires to make you feel safe and welcome. I offer a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, like sitting on the porch. By caring, we allow growth, healing, and change to occur—a place to sit on a porch where anything can be said and not held against you. If you want to understand the past or want to discuss the future; there is nothing that good ol’ porch therapy cannot do.
Insight Counseling Center offers counseling services to individuals, adolescents, children, couples, families and groups. In order to effectively meet the needs of our diverse clientele, our therapists represent a wide variety of clinical experiences, specializations, and personal backgrounds. In addition to traditional "talk therapy", many of our therapists are trained to employ such techniques as expressive arts therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and others, when appropriate and desired by the client. We are committed to providing personalized and quality counseling to the West Texas area.
Insight Counseling Center offers counseling services to individuals, adolescents, children, couples, families and groups. In order to effectively meet the needs of our diverse clientele, our therapists represent a wide variety of clinical experiences, specializations, and personal backgrounds. In addition to traditional "talk therapy", many of our therapists are trained to employ such techniques as expressive arts therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and others, when appropriate and desired by the client. We are committed to providing personalized and quality counseling to the West Texas area.
Do you struggle with "What if" and other scary thoughts? Do you feel like you're not enough, unlovable, unworthy, broken, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's challenges? Do you ever feel like you should have done something differently? Do you feel alone in your struggles, like no one understands or supports you? Do you feel like you’ll never be free from the distress of your past trauma? You're in the right place, and there is hope. Reach out today and see how Life's Healing Journey, PLLC can help.
Do you struggle with "What if" and other scary thoughts? Do you feel like you're not enough, unlovable, unworthy, broken, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's challenges? Do you ever feel like you should have done something differently? Do you feel alone in your struggles, like no one understands or supports you? Do you feel like you’ll never be free from the distress of your past trauma? You're in the right place, and there is hope. Reach out today and see how Life's Healing Journey, PLLC can help.
Online Therapists
I am EMDR trained and offer Special Education Advocacy! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
I am EMDR trained and offer Special Education Advocacy! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
With an inclusive approach, I create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience.
As a counselor, my specialty lies in helping individuals navigate through challenging life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, overcome personal obstacles, and cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others. I offer a holistic approach that integrates various therapeutic modalities tailored to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
With an inclusive approach, I create a safe space for all, including LGBTQ+ clients, to navigate challenges and build resilience.
As a counselor, my specialty lies in helping individuals navigate through challenging life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, overcome personal obstacles, and cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others. I offer a holistic approach that integrates various therapeutic modalities tailored to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
Ruin is the road to transformation. I believe experiences shape who we are and embarking on a different experience in a therapy setting can alter your experiences outside of the office. My ideal client is seeking being seen, their light and dark parts and held as worthy for all of them. They want growth and change. They are seeking to build self-compassion and understanding within themselves and for others. I have a passion for working with all individuals, couples and families. I am IFS Level 1 trained through the IFS Institute, Gottman Method Level 2 trained, EMDR, TFCBT, TBRI, TCTSY (yoga), etc.
Ruin is the road to transformation. I believe experiences shape who we are and embarking on a different experience in a therapy setting can alter your experiences outside of the office. My ideal client is seeking being seen, their light and dark parts and held as worthy for all of them. They want growth and change. They are seeking to build self-compassion and understanding within themselves and for others. I have a passion for working with all individuals, couples and families. I am IFS Level 1 trained through the IFS Institute, Gottman Method Level 2 trained, EMDR, TFCBT, TBRI, TCTSY (yoga), etc.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Midland, TX 79701
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these 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 experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, other overwhelming emotions. The good news is these 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 experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual therapy across Texas with flexible scheduling and tailor my approach to meet your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods that help you understand yourself and why you do what you do, while giving you tools to make lasting changes.
Phoenix Moon Healing is a group counseling office owned by Bethany Luna, M.S., LMFT-S. Our Mission is to provide safety, empathy, and reflections through to support clients’ personal empowerment and healing. We currently have 3 full-time counselors who serve a wide range of populations with various modalities. We provide training to grad interns and offer services at a reduced rate. We strive to assist clients in transforming from unworthiness and hopelessness into hope and an internal knowing of unconditional love and acceptance. Our clients are ready and willing to have hard conversations and personally invest in their growth.
Phoenix Moon Healing is a group counseling office owned by Bethany Luna, M.S., LMFT-S. Our Mission is to provide safety, empathy, and reflections through to support clients’ personal empowerment and healing. We currently have 3 full-time counselors who serve a wide range of populations with various modalities. We provide training to grad interns and offer services at a reduced rate. We strive to assist clients in transforming from unworthiness and hopelessness into hope and an internal knowing of unconditional love and acceptance. Our clients are ready and willing to have hard conversations and personally invest in their growth.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to every therapeutic relationship. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and respected—and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are.
Informed by the principles of trauma care—safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility—I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. I recognize that trauma shows up differently for everyone, and my role is not to pathologize your experience, but to honor you
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to every therapeutic relationship. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and respected—and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are.
Informed by the principles of trauma care—safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility—I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. I recognize that trauma shows up differently for everyone, and my role is not to pathologize your experience, but to honor you
Therapy with me can address anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodivergence, family and immigration stress, and more.
When life feels heavy or unsteady, having a place to process and reconnect can make a meaningful difference. I work with people who are adjusting to difficult life changes, looking for better coping strategies, processing stressful events, and improving their relationships with self and others. I do my best to make authentic connections with my clients and encourage them to reflect on how day-to-day challenges show up during session.
Therapy with me can address anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodivergence, family and immigration stress, and more.
When life feels heavy or unsteady, having a place to process and reconnect can make a meaningful difference. I work with people who are adjusting to difficult life changes, looking for better coping strategies, processing stressful events, and improving their relationships with self and others. I do my best to make authentic connections with my clients and encourage them to reflect on how day-to-day challenges show up during session.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
Regardless of what brings you to therapy, I am here to be helpful, and I am accepting to all people, couples, and families, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I see couples, individuals, and families and specialize in couple's communication, conflict, and families living with addiction/codependency. Additionally, I work with those living with symptoms of unhappiness, worry, and grief. In therapy, I help my clients identify underlying patterns that cause distress and then use their strengths to create new experiences that facilitate growth, understanding, and fulfillment.
Regardless of what brings you to therapy, I am here to be helpful, and I am accepting to all people, couples, and families, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I see couples, individuals, and families and specialize in couple's communication, conflict, and families living with addiction/codependency. Additionally, I work with those living with symptoms of unhappiness, worry, and grief. In therapy, I help my clients identify underlying patterns that cause distress and then use their strengths to create new experiences that facilitate growth, understanding, and fulfillment.
Therapy can sometimes be hard work, but it should also be rewarding and fun! My ideal client is looking for a collaborator/consultant- you are the expert in your own life; I want to reflect, help identify priorities, challenge, and offer new perspectives. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy, with special interests in academic and career progress, dilemmas of meaning and purpose, problematic family dynamics, sexual orientation and gender identity concepts, navigating ethical nonmonogamy, and negotiation and conflict resolution. I have a passion for destigmatizing mental health and advocating for wider access to services.
Therapy can sometimes be hard work, but it should also be rewarding and fun! My ideal client is looking for a collaborator/consultant- you are the expert in your own life; I want to reflect, help identify priorities, challenge, and offer new perspectives. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy, with special interests in academic and career progress, dilemmas of meaning and purpose, problematic family dynamics, sexual orientation and gender identity concepts, navigating ethical nonmonogamy, and negotiation and conflict resolution. I have a passion for destigmatizing mental health and advocating for wider access to services.
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.
Core Therapy, LLC serves TEENS, adults, and first responder trauma survivors with PTSD. Individual therapy and group therapy is available in person on Maui island and telehealth for all other Hawaii islands and Texas. From childhood abuse, divorce, teen bullying, Lahaina fires and the recent Kona Low floods, I hold big space for trauma with the goal to increase self confidence with self love utilizing the modality Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Core Therapy, LLC serves TEENS, adults, and first responder trauma survivors with PTSD. Individual therapy and group therapy is available in person on Maui island and telehealth for all other Hawaii islands and Texas. From childhood abuse, divorce, teen bullying, Lahaina fires and the recent Kona Low floods, I hold big space for trauma with the goal to increase self confidence with self love utilizing the modality Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello! My name is Justine Vaughn, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified First Responder Counselor. I graduated with my Masters degree in 2019 and have worked in a variety of counseling settings in order to gain experience and grow professionally. I have been working in the counseling field since 2012, and have experience working with adolescents and adults who have been dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I am currently trained in EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, and other therapy modalities. I would be honored to work with you along this journey.
Hello! My name is Justine Vaughn, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified First Responder Counselor. I graduated with my Masters degree in 2019 and have worked in a variety of counseling settings in order to gain experience and grow professionally. I have been working in the counseling field since 2012, and have experience working with adolescents and adults who have been dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I am currently trained in EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, and other therapy modalities. I would be honored to work with you along this journey.
Many of my clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community, adjusting to adulthood, coping with life transitions, healing from trauma, or coping with infertility or perinatal mood challenges.
How can I help? In therapy, I help you identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and make changes that support your goals. I work collaboratively at a pace that feels supportive while still encouraging growth. I focus on emotion regulation, communication, boundary-setting, stress management, and decision-making so you can feel more grounded.
Many of my clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community, adjusting to adulthood, coping with life transitions, healing from trauma, or coping with infertility or perinatal mood challenges.
How can I help? In therapy, I help you identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and make changes that support your goals. I work collaboratively at a pace that feels supportive while still encouraging growth. I focus on emotion regulation, communication, boundary-setting, stress management, and decision-making so you can feel more grounded.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Caroline Flack. Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by current events or the direction your life has taken? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns of behavior that contribute to your unhappiness, and you don’t understand why? Do you have thoughts or feelings that upset you? Are you struggling to handle sudden changes in your life, including new physical limitations? I have good news. You are not alone. And help is out there.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Caroline Flack. Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by current events or the direction your life has taken? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns of behavior that contribute to your unhappiness, and you don’t understand why? Do you have thoughts or feelings that upset you? Are you struggling to handle sudden changes in your life, including new physical limitations? I have good news. You are not alone. And help is out there.
Welcome! My name is Maddie and I have been a licensed therapist for nearly 5 years. I am certified in EMDR and have significant experience working with individuals who have experienced abuse and homelessness. I am very laid back and will prioritize our therapeutic relationship above all else. A session with me will look like we are two friends chatting over coffee, curled up in a comfy seat and probably coloring. I hope to provide you a safe place to be yourself, process difficult things, and provide you with the tools necessary to experience peace and overall health.
Welcome! My name is Maddie and I have been a licensed therapist for nearly 5 years. I am certified in EMDR and have significant experience working with individuals who have experienced abuse and homelessness. I am very laid back and will prioritize our therapeutic relationship above all else. A session with me will look like we are two friends chatting over coffee, curled up in a comfy seat and probably coloring. I hope to provide you a safe place to be yourself, process difficult things, and provide you with the tools necessary to experience peace and overall health.
My dedication to inclusivity and providing a safe and affirming space for all individuals has led me to become an advocate and ally for the LGBTQ community.
Being an amazing black female therapist means embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. It means acknowledging the unique struggles that marginalized communities face and actively working to provide support, understanding, and healing. It means using my platform to advocate for equality, justice, and mental health awareness. My goal is to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health within the black community and to provide accessible and culturally sensitive care.
My dedication to inclusivity and providing a safe and affirming space for all individuals has led me to become an advocate and ally for the LGBTQ community.
Being an amazing black female therapist means embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. It means acknowledging the unique struggles that marginalized communities face and actively working to provide support, understanding, and healing. It means using my platform to advocate for equality, justice, and mental health awareness. My goal is to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health within the black community and to provide accessible and culturally sensitive care.
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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.