LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lubbock County, TX
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing struggles with their thoughts, feelings or behavior. The client may feel out of control and hopeless. Maybe they just need to be heard! I have helped people with serious mental illness achieve stability and grow. I have assisted people with less serious problems and I understand all issues we bring to therapy are important. I can relate to those who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD or relationship issues. Whether you are trying to get your life back together, or if you are simply seeking emotional growth, I believe I can be of service. Most of all, I believe there is hope.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing struggles with their thoughts, feelings or behavior. The client may feel out of control and hopeless. Maybe they just need to be heard! I have helped people with serious mental illness achieve stability and grow. I have assisted people with less serious problems and I understand all issues we bring to therapy are important. I can relate to those who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD or relationship issues. Whether you are trying to get your life back together, or if you are simply seeking emotional growth, I believe I can be of service. Most of all, I believe there is hope.
Do you hold it together on the outside but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious on the inside? Managing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, or living with an autoimmune or other chronic illness can take quite toll. You may be the strong one in your family or workplace, yet feel unseen in your own struggle. You don’t have to carry that alone. With 26 years of clinical experience and more than a decade supervising other therapists, I provide evidence-informed, supportive psychotherapy for adults navigating emotional distress and complex life challenge. This includes first responders and veterans.
Do you hold it together on the outside but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious on the inside? Managing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, or living with an autoimmune or other chronic illness can take quite toll. You may be the strong one in your family or workplace, yet feel unseen in your own struggle. You don’t have to carry that alone. With 26 years of clinical experience and more than a decade supervising other therapists, I provide evidence-informed, supportive psychotherapy for adults navigating emotional distress and complex life challenge. This includes first responders and veterans.
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.
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.
I welcome all people, couples, and families, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I work with couples, individuals, and families, specializing in communication, conflict, self-esteem, and families living with addiction or codependency. I also help people carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, unhappiness, worry, and grief, especially the powerlessness that comes with it. Whether you're facing a major life transition or relationship strain, I believe real, lasting change is possible, even when it feels out of reach right now. In our work together, we'll uncover the patterns behind your pain and build on your strengths to make sense of what's causing you problems.
I welcome all people, couples, and families, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I work with couples, individuals, and families, specializing in communication, conflict, self-esteem, and families living with addiction or codependency. I also help people carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, unhappiness, worry, and grief, especially the powerlessness that comes with it. Whether you're facing a major life transition or relationship strain, I believe real, lasting change is possible, even when it feels out of reach right now. In our work together, we'll uncover the patterns behind your pain and build on your strengths to make sense of what's causing you problems.
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.
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.
I help people process anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodivergence, family and immigration stress, and other fun things life brings.
When life feels stuck, having a place to process and reconnect with the yourself can help move the needle. 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 make an effort to have authentic connections with my clients. Whether fully online, hybrid, or in-person, connection is the most key part of the therapy journey.
I help people process anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodivergence, family and immigration stress, and other fun things life brings.
When life feels stuck, having a place to process and reconnect with the yourself can help move the needle. 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 make an effort to have authentic connections with my clients. Whether fully online, hybrid, or in-person, connection is the most key part of the therapy journey.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Lubbock, TX 79401
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.
I am a white, genderqueer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ adults and teens.
My counseling style is a blend of somatic mindfulness, attachment exploration, and parts work. Basically, this means we talk about how it feels to live in your body as much as how it feels to live your life. Moving into body-based work can feel uncomfortable and scary, but is often the next step for folks who aren't getting what they need from talk therapy.
I am a white, genderqueer therapist who works with LGBTQIA+ adults and teens.
My counseling style is a blend of somatic mindfulness, attachment exploration, and parts work. Basically, this means we talk about how it feels to live in your body as much as how it feels to live your life. Moving into body-based work can feel uncomfortable and scary, but is often the next step for folks who aren't getting what they need from talk therapy.
I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ experiences.
I utilize a multiculturally sensitive approach, borrowing from ACT, DBT, MBCT, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to develop a collaborative and eclectic style to treatment that is tailored to your needs.
I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ experiences.
I utilize a multiculturally sensitive approach, borrowing from ACT, DBT, MBCT, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to develop a collaborative and eclectic style to treatment that is tailored to your needs.
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
Do you worry all the time? Can turn off your thoughts at night? Struggle with perfectionism or trust? Chronic stressors and anxiety can imit how you show up in life and in relationships. Awareness of these intergenerational patterns is the first step towards change. I believe somatic awareness is key to helping you better navigate anxiety. I integrate cognitive and mindfulness strategies to provide coping skills for identifying and managing anxiety symptoms
Do you worry all the time? Can turn off your thoughts at night? Struggle with perfectionism or trust? Chronic stressors and anxiety can imit how you show up in life and in relationships. Awareness of these intergenerational patterns is the first step towards change. I believe somatic awareness is key to helping you better navigate anxiety. I integrate cognitive and mindfulness strategies to provide coping skills for identifying and managing anxiety symptoms
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being, and many people come to therapy longing for a deeper connection with themselves, their partners, their families, or the life they want to create but aren’t sure where to begin. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment, providing a safe space to explore your experiences, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with your authentic self.
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being, and many people come to therapy longing for a deeper connection with themselves, their partners, their families, or the life they want to create but aren’t sure where to begin. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment, providing a safe space to explore your experiences, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with your authentic self.
Brandon Gardenhire
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
5 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Waitlist for new clients
Frustrated. Heart-broken. Hopeless. Exhausted. Life and relationships can feel daunting. You may want a stronger relationship with your partner but feel out of sync. You want deeper connections with the people in your life, but past experiences hold you back, telling you not to trust anyone. You want to feel secure and empowered, but you feel broken or defeated.
Frustrated. Heart-broken. Hopeless. Exhausted. Life and relationships can feel daunting. You may want a stronger relationship with your partner but feel out of sync. You want deeper connections with the people in your life, but past experiences hold you back, telling you not to trust anyone. You want to feel secure and empowered, but you feel broken or defeated.
Parenting a child or teen through intense behaviors, big emotions, or tough life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and wondering if you're doing enough. I get it, and you don't have to figure this out alone. I partner with families, children, and young adults to build practical tools, lower daily stress, and bring some peace back to your everyday routine.
Parenting a child or teen through intense behaviors, big emotions, or tough life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and wondering if you're doing enough. I get it, and you don't have to figure this out alone. I partner with families, children, and young adults to build practical tools, lower daily stress, and bring some peace back to your everyday routine.
Shelly Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCMHC, CFRC
6 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Waitlist for new clients
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
So often we suffer traumas and emotional struggles, feeling like no one will understand or not knowing where to turn. This is one of the reasons I chose to become a counselor. My role in my client's lives is to provide a different outlook and to evaluate possible solutions. I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement or criticism, where meeting their goals is top priority. I help my clients recognize their choices, as well as the means to get there, and together we will work towards achieving those desired goals.
Hi! I’m Sommer. I'm a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and more. I offer a nonjudgmental perspective and allow you to take the time to assess your well-being. I attempt to help you implement gradual change as opposed to trying to change everything at once. You can expect a warm and empathetic approach that allows you to share at your own pace. I am passionate about this work because I believe everyone deserves the chance to build the life they desire.
Hi! I’m Sommer. I'm a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and more. I offer a nonjudgmental perspective and allow you to take the time to assess your well-being. I attempt to help you implement gradual change as opposed to trying to change everything at once. You can expect a warm and empathetic approach that allows you to share at your own pace. I am passionate about this work because I believe everyone deserves the chance to build the life they desire.
Hi there! My name is Amelia Ancell, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working within the Lubbock community.
Hi there! My name is Amelia Ancell, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working within the Lubbock community.
If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and bounce back from their struggles. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify and grow the tools to work on those struggles.
If you or your family are struggling with issues like substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, or relationship conflicts (infidelity, communication problems, etc.), therapy can be a great way to deal with those struggles. Most people struggle without support for longer than is helpful. People have the innate skills to cope and bounce back from their struggles. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify and grow the tools to work on those struggles.
