LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in River Oaks, TX
Do you find that anxiety, relationship conflict, or chronic stress are hard to overcome? Do you notice any patterns? Do the same arguments repeat? What do you notice as distance grows in your relationships? You may be managing neurodivergence, a chronic health condition, or the weight of complex family dynamics. You are curious about where these patterns come from and are ready to honestly examine your role in them. You are looking for a therapist who can understand your full context. I work with marginalized populations (i.e., LGBTQAI2S+ or Latine/a/o) and Monolingual Spanish-Speaking (Terapia Bilingue).
Do you find that anxiety, relationship conflict, or chronic stress are hard to overcome? Do you notice any patterns? Do the same arguments repeat? What do you notice as distance grows in your relationships? You may be managing neurodivergence, a chronic health condition, or the weight of complex family dynamics. You are curious about where these patterns come from and are ready to honestly examine your role in them. You are looking for a therapist who can understand your full context. I work with marginalized populations (i.e., LGBTQAI2S+ or Latine/a/o) and Monolingual Spanish-Speaking (Terapia Bilingue).
I help guide individuals through the countless life transitions & challenges that can occur over a lifespan (school/college/career changes, divorce, grief, relationship issues, identity, coming out, transitioning, etc.) I also specialize in issues unique to LGBTQIA+ including Gender Dysphoria & can support your journey toward congruent & authentic self.
Hi! I am Stacey and I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to process the unique circumstances of your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that. Together, we can navigate life's obstacles and transitions to help you move toward a healthy self-understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, healing, & growth. I will nurture, challenge, & guide you to deepen a connection with yourself, others, & build the skills necessary for you to grow and thrive.
I also provide Supervision (LPC-S) for counselors in the state of Missouri.
I help guide individuals through the countless life transitions & challenges that can occur over a lifespan (school/college/career changes, divorce, grief, relationship issues, identity, coming out, transitioning, etc.) I also specialize in issues unique to LGBTQIA+ including Gender Dysphoria & can support your journey toward congruent & authentic self.
Hi! I am Stacey and I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space for you to process the unique circumstances of your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to change their life for the better, and I am here to help you do just that. Together, we can navigate life's obstacles and transitions to help you move toward a healthy self-understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, healing, & growth. I will nurture, challenge, & guide you to deepen a connection with yourself, others, & build the skills necessary for you to grow and thrive.
I also provide Supervision (LPC-S) for counselors in the state of Missouri.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is fulfilling. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Rama G Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW, SEP, LLC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Many of my clients have done the incredibly hard work of getting sober, only to realize that's just the beginning. You may ask yourself:
How do I rebuild trust after everything we've been through?
Why do my relationships still feel so hard even though I'm sober?
How do I communicate without shutting down, getting defensive, or wanting to escape?
Why does emotional or physical intimacy still feel difficult?
Who am I now that I'm not relying on alcohol to cope?
You deserve to live a life that aligns with your new values, and there is still time to get there.
Many of my clients have done the incredibly hard work of getting sober, only to realize that's just the beginning. You may ask yourself:
How do I rebuild trust after everything we've been through?
Why do my relationships still feel so hard even though I'm sober?
How do I communicate without shutting down, getting defensive, or wanting to escape?
Why does emotional or physical intimacy still feel difficult?
Who am I now that I'm not relying on alcohol to cope?
You deserve to live a life that aligns with your new values, and there is still time to get there.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, drained, and frustrated? Are you having difficulty finding motivation and purpose in your life or relationships?
We all find ourselves feeling stalled at times, unable to move forward or even picture a path to achieving our goals. You may feel like life is moving along without you, and you are detached from a guiding purpose or motivation for your future. You may feel like you’re in the wrong job, relationship, or place, but you can’t envision what it is that could make you feel whole and excited again. It’s time to reconnect with the parts of yourself that help you feel energized and fulfilled.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, drained, and frustrated? Are you having difficulty finding motivation and purpose in your life or relationships?
We all find ourselves feeling stalled at times, unable to move forward or even picture a path to achieving our goals. You may feel like life is moving along without you, and you are detached from a guiding purpose or motivation for your future. You may feel like you’re in the wrong job, relationship, or place, but you can’t envision what it is that could make you feel whole and excited again. It’s time to reconnect with the parts of yourself that help you feel energized and fulfilled.
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I work with people navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions—especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and ENM clients.
I offer trauma-informed, client-centered therapy using DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing. I support clients in understanding patterns, processing experiences, and making changes that feel realistic and sustainable. . I specialize working with transgender adults and youth and can provide letters for gender affirming care.
I work with people navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions—especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and ENM clients.
I offer trauma-informed, client-centered therapy using DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing. I support clients in understanding patterns, processing experiences, and making changes that feel realistic and sustainable. . I specialize working with transgender adults and youth and can provide letters for gender affirming care.
It is my honor to work closely with LGBTQ clients and their loved ones, neurodivergent clients, and disabled clients.
It is my goal to build a strong, trusting relationship with you as my client. I offer a relational, trauma informed approach to creating a judgment free space where you can be yourself. Together, we identify your strengths and what you'd like to change.
It is my honor to work closely with LGBTQ clients and their loved ones, neurodivergent clients, and disabled clients.
It is my goal to build a strong, trusting relationship with you as my client. I offer a relational, trauma informed approach to creating a judgment free space where you can be yourself. Together, we identify your strengths and what you'd like to change.
Medicare Counseling and
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Burleson, TX 76028
I have the privilege of working with couples, families, individuals, and seniors on Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Many clients confront significant life changes that can trigger feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, regret, and isolation. Seniors, in particular, often face profound challenges, such as the loss of a spouse or loved one.
These transitions can be overwhelming, but together, we can forge a path toward healing and fulfillment. Let's take this journey together to enhance your quality of life and restore your sense of hope and purpose.
I have the privilege of working with couples, families, individuals, and seniors on Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Many clients confront significant life changes that can trigger feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, regret, and isolation. Seniors, in particular, often face profound challenges, such as the loss of a spouse or loved one.
These transitions can be overwhelming, but together, we can forge a path toward healing and fulfillment. Let's take this journey together to enhance your quality of life and restore your sense of hope and purpose.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, or simply human and overwhelmed, you deserve a space where healing moves at your pace and each session ends with tools to help you feel grounded and supported.
I use EMDR along with mindfulness, body-based, and acceptance-focused tools to help you feel safe and steady. Every session includes practical ways to regulate your nervous system, so you leave feeling calmer, more supported, and better equipped to handle what comes next.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, or simply human and overwhelmed, you deserve a space where healing moves at your pace and each session ends with tools to help you feel grounded and supported.
I use EMDR along with mindfulness, body-based, and acceptance-focused tools to help you feel safe and steady. Every session includes practical ways to regulate your nervous system, so you leave feeling calmer, more supported, and better equipped to handle what comes next.
As an LGBTQ+ specialist, I work heavily with gender dysphoria and am one of few people that can treat it with EMDR.
I enjoy working with folks who've tried therapy before, and didn't get what they needed. I love trying out more creative approaches to therapy, and I make sure we're collaborating to find that path you've been searching for. Some of my most rewarding clients are those struggling with self-worth, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Since most folks have struggled with a least a few of these issues, I find myself well equipped to work with just about anyone. Whether you're already motivated and aware of what changes you want to make, or just getting started on your mental health journey, I'll be happy to lend a hand how I can.
As an LGBTQ+ specialist, I work heavily with gender dysphoria and am one of few people that can treat it with EMDR.
I enjoy working with folks who've tried therapy before, and didn't get what they needed. I love trying out more creative approaches to therapy, and I make sure we're collaborating to find that path you've been searching for. Some of my most rewarding clients are those struggling with self-worth, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Since most folks have struggled with a least a few of these issues, I find myself well equipped to work with just about anyone. Whether you're already motivated and aware of what changes you want to make, or just getting started on your mental health journey, I'll be happy to lend a hand how I can.
I am passionate about helping clients cultivate a sense of meaning and vibrance in their lives. So many of us feel isolated and overwhelmed by the weight of the world. Whether you are grappling with the reality of oppression, a life transition, terminal illness, grief, trauma recovery, identity exploration, or a spiritual concern, I want to walk with you as you make sense of your relationship to yourself and the world.
I am passionate about helping clients cultivate a sense of meaning and vibrance in their lives. So many of us feel isolated and overwhelmed by the weight of the world. Whether you are grappling with the reality of oppression, a life transition, terminal illness, grief, trauma recovery, identity exploration, or a spiritual concern, I want to walk with you as you make sense of your relationship to yourself and the world.
Are you looking to reclaim your identity? Are you in a marginalized community that you feel is not heard through traditional therapy? I could be the right therapist for you! I am passionate about treating people from all walks of life, and I believe in treating the person and their needs rather than pathologizing the client's state and approaching every client individually. Whether you are struggling with a large change in your life, sexual dysfunction, or want to improve your overall mental health, we can work on it together!
Are you looking to reclaim your identity? Are you in a marginalized community that you feel is not heard through traditional therapy? I could be the right therapist for you! I am passionate about treating people from all walks of life, and I believe in treating the person and their needs rather than pathologizing the client's state and approaching every client individually. Whether you are struggling with a large change in your life, sexual dysfunction, or want to improve your overall mental health, we can work on it together!
With expertise in childhood trauma resolution and LGBTQ+ affirming care, I provide compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
My skills include, Trauma-informed practice, Strengths-based perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Group facilitation, Self-awareness and reflection, Interpersonal communication improvement. Basic ASL skills to support our deaf communities needs as well.
With expertise in childhood trauma resolution and LGBTQ+ affirming care, I provide compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
My skills include, Trauma-informed practice, Strengths-based perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Group facilitation, Self-awareness and reflection, Interpersonal communication improvement. Basic ASL skills to support our deaf communities needs as well.
I currently find that the majority of my practice is made up of adults and older teens who report symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma. For many different diagnoses or issues these symptoms are often the most apparent and focusing on them has helped get people in the door to explore other areas such as self-compassion, emotional validation, and communication. Ideally my clients are looking for someone to help them on the road to thinking, behaving, and feeling better. Someone to give nudges in more effective directions and cheer them on when they succeed, but not someone who will do all of the work for them.
I currently find that the majority of my practice is made up of adults and older teens who report symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma. For many different diagnoses or issues these symptoms are often the most apparent and focusing on them has helped get people in the door to explore other areas such as self-compassion, emotional validation, and communication. Ideally my clients are looking for someone to help them on the road to thinking, behaving, and feeling better. Someone to give nudges in more effective directions and cheer them on when they succeed, but not someone who will do all of the work for them.
Jenna Rhoades
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I have a passion for working with individuals identifying in the LGBTQ communities.
I believe that healing doesn’t have to come with a white coat or a suit sitting across from you. It can come from a kind and comfortable space. Life moves fast, and most of us don’t get much time to pause and ask ourselves the deeper questions: Who am I? Am I fulfilled? What do I want from this life? That’s where my love for this work comes in. I specialize in helping people explore their identity, navigate problematic behaviors or dependencies, and reconnect with what feels real and meaningful. My approach is warm, challenging, and collaborative.
I have a passion for working with individuals identifying in the LGBTQ communities.
I believe that healing doesn’t have to come with a white coat or a suit sitting across from you. It can come from a kind and comfortable space. Life moves fast, and most of us don’t get much time to pause and ask ourselves the deeper questions: Who am I? Am I fulfilled? What do I want from this life? That’s where my love for this work comes in. I specialize in helping people explore their identity, navigate problematic behaviors or dependencies, and reconnect with what feels real and meaningful. My approach is warm, challenging, and collaborative.
Everyone has the strength to overcome obstacles or achieve goals. Whether it is tackling anxiety or learning how to cope in a world you feel like you don't belong in, my role as your therapist is to help you find that strength in yourself and support you on your journey.
Everyone has the strength to overcome obstacles or achieve goals. Whether it is tackling anxiety or learning how to cope in a world you feel like you don't belong in, my role as your therapist is to help you find that strength in yourself and support you on your journey.
I enjoy supporting clients as they navigate mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+-related experiences, and eating disorders.
Hi! Choosing therapy is one of the most courageous steps you can take—it takes real strength to say, “I need support.” My goal is to provide a space where you can process, heal, and leave each session feeling truly seen and heard. I create safety through empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental presence. I strive to honor your experiences while helping you gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you. Every behavior once had a purpose—to protect you or help you survive. Together, we can work through your struggles and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
I enjoy supporting clients as they navigate mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+-related experiences, and eating disorders.
Hi! Choosing therapy is one of the most courageous steps you can take—it takes real strength to say, “I need support.” My goal is to provide a space where you can process, heal, and leave each session feeling truly seen and heard. I create safety through empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental presence. I strive to honor your experiences while helping you gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you. Every behavior once had a purpose—to protect you or help you survive. Together, we can work through your struggles and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
Welcome! Investing in your mental health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. But seeking out a therapist and finding someone you connect with can be intimidating, so I'm glad you're here! I support adolescents and adults navigating various issues including trauma, anxiety, identity, depression, and life transitions. My approach is warm, understanding, direct, and supportive. I believe therapy should be collaborative and I look forward to working as partners to help you achieve your goals. I hope that therapy with me feels like talking to a friend who is trained to listen, guide, and challenge you in meaningful ways.
Welcome! Investing in your mental health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. But seeking out a therapist and finding someone you connect with can be intimidating, so I'm glad you're here! I support adolescents and adults navigating various issues including trauma, anxiety, identity, depression, and life transitions. My approach is warm, understanding, direct, and supportive. I believe therapy should be collaborative and I look forward to working as partners to help you achieve your goals. I hope that therapy with me feels like talking to a friend who is trained to listen, guide, and challenge you in meaningful ways.
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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.