LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rollingwood, TX
Melissa Worley, LPC - Worley Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
When do you have time for you? It's time to take care of yourself.
You’re someone who thinks deeply, notices everything, and holds it all together for everyone else...often feeling overstimulated or exhausted.
Inside, you may feel worn down from managing so much. You want grounding, relief, and a place where you don’t have to explain your culture, wiring, or sensitivity....you can just be human.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying it all by yourself.
When do you have time for you? It's time to take care of yourself.
You’re someone who thinks deeply, notices everything, and holds it all together for everyone else...often feeling overstimulated or exhausted.
Inside, you may feel worn down from managing so much. You want grounding, relief, and a place where you don’t have to explain your culture, wiring, or sensitivity....you can just be human.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying it all by yourself.
Hi and thanks for checking out my Psychology Today profile.... I've worked for 35 years as a psychotherapist in the Austin area . My approach to my work is inclusive of mindfulness, compassion, graciousness and humility, always respectful of the notion that the client is ultimately the expert on and the decision maker for his/her life. Please visit my website for more about me and my work. All the best to you!
Hi and thanks for checking out my Psychology Today profile.... I've worked for 35 years as a psychotherapist in the Austin area . My approach to my work is inclusive of mindfulness, compassion, graciousness and humility, always respectful of the notion that the client is ultimately the expert on and the decision maker for his/her life. Please visit my website for more about me and my work. All the best to you!
Through individual, couples, and group therapy, I help people better understand themselves and find more satisfaction in their relationships. With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I work with folks to make sense of what they've tried sort it out their own, who want to feel more sturdy, steady, and comfortable moving through life. Therapy can be a fantastic tool for gaining greater insight about yourself and more comfort in the relationships you have and you'd like to have. I work with many busy professionals who are typically trying to find more balance and ease in their very complex lives.
Through individual, couples, and group therapy, I help people better understand themselves and find more satisfaction in their relationships. With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I work with folks to make sense of what they've tried sort it out their own, who want to feel more sturdy, steady, and comfortable moving through life. Therapy can be a fantastic tool for gaining greater insight about yourself and more comfort in the relationships you have and you'd like to have. I work with many busy professionals who are typically trying to find more balance and ease in their very complex lives.
When we are suffering, often the greatest antidote is someone to share our suffering with. Research in psychotherapy effectiveness shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors predicting helpfulness of therapy. I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships. It takes great courage to face our human vulnerabilities and for each person the journey is unique. Regardless of your reason for entering therapy, our work will be informed by who you are, what you value, and where you want your life to go.
When we are suffering, often the greatest antidote is someone to share our suffering with. Research in psychotherapy effectiveness shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors predicting helpfulness of therapy. I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships. It takes great courage to face our human vulnerabilities and for each person the journey is unique. Regardless of your reason for entering therapy, our work will be informed by who you are, what you value, and where you want your life to go.
Brianna 'bri' Hamlyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the world feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and affirming lens.
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the world feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and affirming lens.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, needs and desires. When working together, clients feel seen, safe, empowered, and deeply supported throughout their mental wellness journey.
I intentionally create an environment of radical safety—a space where every emotion is welcome: grief, joy, rage, confusion, hope, and everything in between. You don’t have to filter or shrink yourself. Every part of you is honored without judgment. You get to show up raw, real, messy, vulnerable, and fully human.
Clients come to me with a variety of concerns, needs and desires. When working together, clients feel seen, safe, empowered, and deeply supported throughout their mental wellness journey.
I intentionally create an environment of radical safety—a space where every emotion is welcome: grief, joy, rage, confusion, hope, and everything in between. You don’t have to filter or shrink yourself. Every part of you is honored without judgment. You get to show up raw, real, messy, vulnerable, and fully human.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
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Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ challenges, or substance abuse, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy with me is collaborative and personal, where we’ll use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to help you build the life you deserve. My goal is to empower you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and embrace a life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are.
Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ challenges, or substance abuse, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy with me is collaborative and personal, where we’ll use cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to help you build the life you deserve. My goal is to empower you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and embrace a life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are.
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
Do you want to feel more at home in your own skin? Do you wonder why you haven't already "figured things out"? Do behaviors and beliefs that once helped you survive now keep you from authentically relating with others? Does your gut tell you there is another way of being, but you just can't seem to get there? Whatever your aspiration or longing, being a person isn't easy and transformation can feel daunting. Having struggled with these questions myself, it would be my honor to accompany you on your path. My approach is informed by a therapy model called AEDP, which seeks to undo aloneness and draw upon your innate healing capacity.
I am trauma informed, anti-racist, and have specific expertise in trans and queer mental health.
Welcome to my profile! In a nutshell, my work with people involves helping them break out of the boxes they’ve been put in. Boxes are boring. They're artificial. Often suffocating. As a psychologist who is transgender, I have both the personal and professional backgrounds to assist people in pursuing their authentic selves. As we work together, we’ll confront oppressive systems and discuss stigmas while also exploring your feelings, examining your thoughts, staying curious about the present moment, and clarifying your values. I also provide gender affirmative psychotherapy, as well as brief assessments for WPATH letters.
I am trauma informed, anti-racist, and have specific expertise in trans and queer mental health.
Welcome to my profile! In a nutshell, my work with people involves helping them break out of the boxes they’ve been put in. Boxes are boring. They're artificial. Often suffocating. As a psychologist who is transgender, I have both the personal and professional backgrounds to assist people in pursuing their authentic selves. As we work together, we’ll confront oppressive systems and discuss stigmas while also exploring your feelings, examining your thoughts, staying curious about the present moment, and clarifying your values. I also provide gender affirmative psychotherapy, as well as brief assessments for WPATH letters.
I am also fat positive, sex positive, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly, ethical non monogamy, and kink affirming and am allied with those engaged in sex work.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
I am also fat positive, sex positive, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly, ethical non monogamy, and kink affirming and am allied with those engaged in sex work.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.
"How do I live well in spite of mental or physical illness? How do I live a fulfilled & meaningful life in a world that seems to be falling apart? What makes life matter?" As a life coach, I use my clinical & existential psychology training to help people tackle big questions like these. As a death coach, I use my psychology & end-of-life doula training to provide logistical & emotional support to people with life-threatening illnesses or other death-related concerns so they can focus on what matters. For all my clients, I find out where you are, help you figure out where you want to go, & work with you on how to get there.
"How do I live well in spite of mental or physical illness? How do I live a fulfilled & meaningful life in a world that seems to be falling apart? What makes life matter?" As a life coach, I use my clinical & existential psychology training to help people tackle big questions like these. As a death coach, I use my psychology & end-of-life doula training to provide logistical & emotional support to people with life-threatening illnesses or other death-related concerns so they can focus on what matters. For all my clients, I find out where you are, help you figure out where you want to go, & work with you on how to get there.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by grief, trauma, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, school or career stress, or the need for transgender affirming care. They feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They aspire to feel grounded, confident, and resilient, seeking a safe space where they can heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by grief, trauma, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, school or career stress, or the need for transgender affirming care. They feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They aspire to feel grounded, confident, and resilient, seeking a safe space where they can heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
Have you experienced a loss that's left you questioning who you are? Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to care for yourself while caring for everyone else? Maybe you're facing a major life transition - a new chapter that feels more disorienting than exciting? Or perhaps you're managing the invisible weight of (late diagnosed) ADHD while trying to hold everything together. You're not broken. You're human and there is help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Have you experienced a loss that's left you questioning who you are? Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to care for yourself while caring for everyone else? Maybe you're facing a major life transition - a new chapter that feels more disorienting than exciting? Or perhaps you're managing the invisible weight of (late diagnosed) ADHD while trying to hold everything together. You're not broken. You're human and there is help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Hello hello, my name is Jace (they/them) and I am a 2nd-generation, non-binary, neurodivergent, and queer therapist dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space for all people who are coming to terms with being neurodivergent and/or recovering from burnout; are exploring what it means to be part of the LGBTQ2IA+ and TGNC community; who want to deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma in their life; are learning how to practice non-monogamy ethically and responsibly; or just come from complex family and relationship dynamics
I specialize in trauma-informed, culturally inclusive, gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults, while utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and relational focused approach, combined with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help connect your logical thoughts with your emotional feelings and experiences.
Hello hello, my name is Jace (they/them) and I am a 2nd-generation, non-binary, neurodivergent, and queer therapist dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space for all people who are coming to terms with being neurodivergent and/or recovering from burnout; are exploring what it means to be part of the LGBTQ2IA+ and TGNC community; who want to deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma in their life; are learning how to practice non-monogamy ethically and responsibly; or just come from complex family and relationship dynamics
I specialize in trauma-informed, culturally inclusive, gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults, while utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and relational focused approach, combined with mindfulness and somatic techniques to help connect your logical thoughts with your emotional feelings and experiences.
I am a licensed therapist working with adults, couples, and families, offering sessions virtually across Washington and Texas. I've spent 7 years in the mental health field, the last 3 years as a therapist, working with anxiety, identity concerns, relationship issues, family conflict, and major life transitions. I draw on a range of therapeutic tools and adjust based on your history, your goals, and the pace that works for you.
I am a licensed therapist working with adults, couples, and families, offering sessions virtually across Washington and Texas. I've spent 7 years in the mental health field, the last 3 years as a therapist, working with anxiety, identity concerns, relationship issues, family conflict, and major life transitions. I draw on a range of therapeutic tools and adjust based on your history, your goals, and the pace that works for you.
I'm a witty transgender EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist who works with LGBTQ+ adults navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and OCD.
I begin with a thorough assessment so we can custom-fit your treatment plan. Think of it as therapy couture! Both EMDR and ERP are structured and evidence-based treatment protocols for addressing mental health concerns in a way talk therapy cannot. Every intervention is chosen intentionally, based on your unique history, symptoms, and goals.
I'm a witty transgender EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist who works with LGBTQ+ adults navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and OCD.
I begin with a thorough assessment so we can custom-fit your treatment plan. Think of it as therapy couture! Both EMDR and ERP are structured and evidence-based treatment protocols for addressing mental health concerns in a way talk therapy cannot. Every intervention is chosen intentionally, based on your unique history, symptoms, and goals.
You lie awake at night wondering: "Why did I say that?" "Why did they say that?" "What is wrong with me?" "Will I ever be ok?" "Everyone else has this all figured out, why don't I?" "How come no one wants to be with me?" "Will this anxiety/depression ever lift?" And so many other intrusive thoughts. You realize you're thinking these thoughts all day, but at night they really catch up with you. In the morning your thoughts wake you up and the barrage begins anew, always the same words, invoking the same hopeless and helpless feelings. You do what you can just to get out of bed wondering how life got so hard.
You lie awake at night wondering: "Why did I say that?" "Why did they say that?" "What is wrong with me?" "Will I ever be ok?" "Everyone else has this all figured out, why don't I?" "How come no one wants to be with me?" "Will this anxiety/depression ever lift?" And so many other intrusive thoughts. You realize you're thinking these thoughts all day, but at night they really catch up with you. In the morning your thoughts wake you up and the barrage begins anew, always the same words, invoking the same hopeless and helpless feelings. You do what you can just to get out of bed wondering how life got so hard.
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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.