LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in North Richland Hills, TX
In addition, I am part of the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and hope to foster a safe space for all.
After years of working with individuals from all walks of life, my goal with each of my clients is to assist them in fostering their own sense of self. Often, we already know the solutions to the problems we face, but the stress of life can make identifying them a challenge. By using a mindfulness centered approach my hope is to walk with my clients in their journeys towards those answers. The tools I use in my practice are CBT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness modalities; along with a healthy dose of psycho-education.
In addition, I am part of the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and hope to foster a safe space for all.
After years of working with individuals from all walks of life, my goal with each of my clients is to assist them in fostering their own sense of self. Often, we already know the solutions to the problems we face, but the stress of life can make identifying them a challenge. By using a mindfulness centered approach my hope is to walk with my clients in their journeys towards those answers. The tools I use in my practice are CBT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness modalities; along with a healthy dose of psycho-education.
Rachel Judd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
3 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples overcome various life challenges. Her goal is to provide a supportive environment where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns. She is committed to understanding your unique situation and working collaboratively to address areas of distress.
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples overcome various life challenges. Her goal is to provide a supportive environment where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns. She is committed to understanding your unique situation and working collaboratively to address areas of distress.
I’m a therapist, a mom, a former labor doula, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and insight-oriented psychotherapy. I specialize in working with clients navigating depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, ADHD, identity exploration, pregnancy and postpartum stress, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
I’m a therapist, a mom, a former labor doula, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and insight-oriented psychotherapy. I specialize in working with clients navigating depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, ADHD, identity exploration, pregnancy and postpartum stress, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
I have a special interest in LGBTQIA+ affirming care, major life transitions, parenting and new parenthood, blended families, ADHD, anxiety, relationship challenges, adult child–parent estrangement, and self‑esteem.
As a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University, I am committed to offering a space where clients feel deeply seen and supported. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the freedom to explore your story without judgment.
I have a special interest in LGBTQIA+ affirming care, major life transitions, parenting and new parenthood, blended families, ADHD, anxiety, relationship challenges, adult child–parent estrangement, and self‑esteem.
As a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University, I am committed to offering a space where clients feel deeply seen and supported. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the freedom to explore your story without judgment.
I have experience working with a wide array of clients. I commonly treat clients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have quite a bit of experience with clients who have lost someone dear to them, and are trying to find a way though that grief. In addition to those areas, I also treat a number of other issues not yet mentioned, such as bipolar disorder, OCD, problems in interpersonal relationships, stress management, career-related concerns, trauma, and more.
I have experience working with a wide array of clients. I commonly treat clients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have quite a bit of experience with clients who have lost someone dear to them, and are trying to find a way though that grief. In addition to those areas, I also treat a number of other issues not yet mentioned, such as bipolar disorder, OCD, problems in interpersonal relationships, stress management, career-related concerns, trauma, and more.
Sable has a passion for working with trauma survivors and those seeking help with sexual/gender identity and expression. She has extensive experience working with veterans, first-responders, neurodivergent individuals, and high-achieving individuals who might feel they struggle to find the 'right fit' with a therapist. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Sable has a passion for working with trauma survivors and those seeking help with sexual/gender identity and expression. She has extensive experience working with veterans, first-responders, neurodivergent individuals, and high-achieving individuals who might feel they struggle to find the 'right fit' with a therapist. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Hi, I’m Hannah! I work with individuals ages 11+ and families navigating life’s challenges. I’m especially passionate about supporting teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, including those stepping down from PHP or IOP programs. I provide an inclusive, trauma-informed space for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. Using CBT, DBT, and expressive arts techniques, I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and grow confidence. I believe we are all worth the time it takes to work on ourselves.
Hi, I’m Hannah! I work with individuals ages 11+ and families navigating life’s challenges. I’m especially passionate about supporting teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, including those stepping down from PHP or IOP programs. I provide an inclusive, trauma-informed space for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. Using CBT, DBT, and expressive arts techniques, I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and grow confidence. I believe we are all worth the time it takes to work on ourselves.
As a Black, queer woman, I bring an intersectional perspective to therapy, honoring how identity, culture, and life experiences shape connection and helping clients navigate challenges with understanding and care.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen their relationships and create more meaningful connections. Many come to therapy feeling the effects of conflict, betrayal, life transitions, or emotional distance and aren't sure how to reconnect. Together, we'll explore the patterns shaping your relationships, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and cultivate new ways of relating that foster greater understanding, lasting growth, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
As a Black, queer woman, I bring an intersectional perspective to therapy, honoring how identity, culture, and life experiences shape connection and helping clients navigate challenges with understanding and care.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen their relationships and create more meaningful connections. Many come to therapy feeling the effects of conflict, betrayal, life transitions, or emotional distance and aren't sure how to reconnect. Together, we'll explore the patterns shaping your relationships, strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and cultivate new ways of relating that foster greater understanding, lasting growth, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I am a LGBT+ affirming therapist and work with individuals, teens, couples and families.
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
I am a LGBT+ affirming therapist and work with individuals, teens, couples and families.
Life can be wonderful, interesting, challenging but no one ever said it would be easy! Never before have we faced such a difficult onslaught of problems affecting our work, school, social and even medical aspects of our lives. The good news is that counseling has never been easier to access. Our friends tell us what we want to hear, counselors tell us what we need to hear and give us the tools to make changes to help us on our journey. I have been a counselor since 1991 and am just as passionate about my work today as the day I started.
Bridges To Crossroads Counseling & IOP Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
9 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
We proudly offer specialized services for veterans, military personnel, first responders, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
We meet you at life’s turning points—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity struggles, relationship challenges, or major transitions. Our team of licensed Clinicians offers personalized care through individual therapy, group counseling, couples/partners therapy, parenting support, life coaching, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
We proudly offer specialized services for veterans, military personnel, first responders, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
We meet you at life’s turning points—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity struggles, relationship challenges, or major transitions. Our team of licensed Clinicians offers personalized care through individual therapy, group counseling, couples/partners therapy, parenting support, life coaching, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Do you find yourself having more bad days than good ones? Are there times it feels like one more thing in your world will make you snap? Tired of constantly fighting over money and laundry and who fed the dog last? Tapped out by the demands of social media? How about lacking general direction in your life and wanting to explore more of who you are and want you want in the world? These are problems we all face at some point. It is part of the human condition, and no life lived well comes without a few trying times.
Do you find yourself having more bad days than good ones? Are there times it feels like one more thing in your world will make you snap? Tired of constantly fighting over money and laundry and who fed the dog last? Tapped out by the demands of social media? How about lacking general direction in your life and wanting to explore more of who you are and want you want in the world? These are problems we all face at some point. It is part of the human condition, and no life lived well comes without a few trying times.
My goal is to provide you a safe space to guide you into a state of awareness, re-gain self-trust, promote positive thinking, and willing actions. Since I was younger I have always had a passion in helping people especially in my community. I grew up in a culture and society that believed mental health issues was thought of as "weak", "It's all in your head.", or "you need to just need to get over it". I aim to continue to fight against mental health stigma and promote mental health awareness and support. This encourages me to continue to do what I love and help others that need guidance or support in the process.
My goal is to provide you a safe space to guide you into a state of awareness, re-gain self-trust, promote positive thinking, and willing actions. Since I was younger I have always had a passion in helping people especially in my community. I grew up in a culture and society that believed mental health issues was thought of as "weak", "It's all in your head.", or "you need to just need to get over it". I aim to continue to fight against mental health stigma and promote mental health awareness and support. This encourages me to continue to do what I love and help others that need guidance or support in the process.
Carolyn J Clontz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, LCDC
1 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them. I am very straightforward with my approach and don't sugarcoat my words, but it does not mean I am harsh and uncaring. I won't yell and expect the same respect; I will listen fully with love and kindness and speak to you with heart. Sometimes the truth may seem painful to hear, but it will lead you to a better mental state and life.
I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them. I am very straightforward with my approach and don't sugarcoat my words, but it does not mean I am harsh and uncaring. I won't yell and expect the same respect; I will listen fully with love and kindness and speak to you with heart. Sometimes the truth may seem painful to hear, but it will lead you to a better mental state and life.
Esmeralda Evans-Rios
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
3 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
You may be the strong one who holds it together for everyone else yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “enough.” I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand where those patterns began and how to shift them. Together, we move beyond surface-level coping and explore the deeper roots of anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm so you can feel more grounded and whole.
You may be the strong one who holds it together for everyone else yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “enough.” I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand where those patterns began and how to shift them. Together, we move beyond surface-level coping and explore the deeper roots of anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm so you can feel more grounded and whole.
Hi, I’m Kaliah! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’ve been helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges since 2003. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Texas Christian University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I’m currently pursuing my Doctorate in Clinical Social Work at Walden University.
Hi, I’m Kaliah! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’ve been helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges since 2003. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Texas Christian University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I’m currently pursuing my Doctorate in Clinical Social Work at Walden University.
Hi, my name is Carolyn! I’m excited that you took the first step of choosing yourself and the opportunity to reach your fullest potential. Working through life’s challenges can be daunting, frustrating, and overwhelming. Let’s work together to navigate through these challenging moments, you are not alone. With a love for building therapeutic relationships and background in social work, I will use a holistic approach with grace and compassion to meet your needs. I find joy in working with children, teens, and adults. I also value working with diverse communities to provide a nonjudgmental space of support and resources.
Hi, my name is Carolyn! I’m excited that you took the first step of choosing yourself and the opportunity to reach your fullest potential. Working through life’s challenges can be daunting, frustrating, and overwhelming. Let’s work together to navigate through these challenging moments, you are not alone. With a love for building therapeutic relationships and background in social work, I will use a holistic approach with grace and compassion to meet your needs. I find joy in working with children, teens, and adults. I also value working with diverse communities to provide a nonjudgmental space of support and resources.
Kaitlin Elizabeth Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy and Activity Therapy for children and preadolescents with a variety of presenting concerns. I also work frequently with adolescents and adults in the context of traditional talk therapy. I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining North Texas Counseling Associates I trained at various outpatient and inpatient settings, including Cook Children’s Medical Center, gaining extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy and Activity Therapy for children and preadolescents with a variety of presenting concerns. I also work frequently with adolescents and adults in the context of traditional talk therapy. I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining North Texas Counseling Associates I trained at various outpatient and inpatient settings, including Cook Children’s Medical Center, gaining extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Therapy begins the very moment you make the brave decision to step into that unknown to know yourself better and seek wholeness for yourself. Before you even contact the office, you have become a catalyst in an amazing journey by deciding to step and trust someone with your story. It is sacred to share your story and let yourself be known and make your voice heard. I honor that. You are not broken. You are simply open to the possibility of something more. In case no one has told you, I am proud of your brave.
Therapy begins the very moment you make the brave decision to step into that unknown to know yourself better and seek wholeness for yourself. Before you even contact the office, you have become a catalyst in an amazing journey by deciding to step and trust someone with your story. It is sacred to share your story and let yourself be known and make your voice heard. I honor that. You are not broken. You are simply open to the possibility of something more. In case no one has told you, I am proud of your brave.
With 23 years of experience in public schools as a special education teacher and school counselor, I support adolescents and young adults without judgement or shame. Support for children of divorce, difficult years, relationships or finding identity. Through a Christian perspective, I connect to build self-esteem and manage feelings of stress or loss. At your pace, we prioritize wants, needs and set goals for success. Congratulations on taking this step in making your mental health a priority. Let's unveil everything God has created you to be!
With 23 years of experience in public schools as a special education teacher and school counselor, I support adolescents and young adults without judgement or shame. Support for children of divorce, difficult years, relationships or finding identity. Through a Christian perspective, I connect to build self-esteem and manage feelings of stress or loss. At your pace, we prioritize wants, needs and set goals for success. Congratulations on taking this step in making your mental health a priority. Let's unveil everything God has created you to be!
• Queer and Gender Affirming • Religious Trauma • Life Transitions • EMDR • Women's issues • Chronic illness
Many people find themselves trying to hold everything together on the outside while feeling exhausted or disconnected on the inside—but you don’t have to navigate that alone.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and person-centered therapy to help you develop practical coping skills, process trauma, and reconnect with a sense of authenticity and balance.
• Queer and Gender Affirming • Religious Trauma • Life Transitions • EMDR • Women's issues • Chronic illness
Many people find themselves trying to hold everything together on the outside while feeling exhausted or disconnected on the inside—but you don’t have to navigate that alone.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and person-centered therapy to help you develop practical coping skills, process trauma, and reconnect with a sense of authenticity and balance.
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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.