LGBTQ+ Therapists in Southlake, TX
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Sarah Michelle Billingsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Feeling emotionally vulnerable can be a scary thing to deal with, especially when dealing with it alone. I am here to let you know that you no longer have to do this alone. Whether you are dealing with unresolved trauma,
LGBTQIA
+ issues, addictions, mood disorders, grief, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and the
LGBTQIA
+ community. In therapy, we will work through those unwanted emotions and help you begin to deal with them effectively.
Waitlist for new clients
April Grimes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with adolescents,
LGBTQ
youth and adults, couples, groups, and individuals experiencing mild to major psychological stress.
Daytime appointments available. April Grimes, LCSW-S utilizes an eclectic and effective treatment modality pulling from DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, based on the unique needs of the client(s).
Lillian Wendt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My passion is working with
LGBTQIA
+ community as the kink and ethical non-monogamy communities.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that every person deserves to find joy in their authentic selves. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages. I have experience working with trauma,
LGBTQIA
+ issues, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I use a holistic approach using evidenced-based treatment strategies like CBT, DBT, and person-centered therapy. I have enjoyed working with diverse populations throughout her career. Life is hard and I am ready to sit with you in the muck of life as we work together to help you learn skills and gain confidence so you can live into your most authentic life.
Rachel Allen
LPC Intern, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sometimes it's hard to find a therapist you can feel safe to be yourself with. I get it! I am a trained
LGBTQIA
+ and gender-affirming therapist passionate about working with all clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, different, or just need some extra help. No matter what you're going through, you deserve to have empathetic and clear support in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My approach is goal-oriented, trauma-informed, collaborative, and person centered, and I incorporate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, activities, and art.
Dr. Sylva D. Frock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work extensively with individuals, teens and families around
LGBTQIA
issues, including coming out and relationship concerns.
*Telehealth only - openings available* I’m a Licensed Psychologist with 24+ years providing therapy, consultation and life skills training. Services include individual psychotherapy focused on your whole self: mind-body-spirit and on integrating all aspects of oneself at a more balanced level. I work to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel both safe and challenged. Our work will increase your ability to live more self-attuned and to integrate the many aspects of self, your relationships and your life, so you can create a more intentional, healthier and joyful life. Licensed in California (PSY26465) and Texas (31736).
International Child Counselor & EAP Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, LPCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with
LGBT
population, patients with a chronic illness and caregivers.
Everyone is unique. As an international counselor for nearly 20 years working with children and adults, I received education in the U.S.A and grew up in Asia, I have advanced knowledge of and real-world experience, needed to offer culturally sensitive counseling services. I believe that mental health challenges are the results of the interactions between the environment and the individual. I strive to work with clients to achieve their own goals and no goals are worthless. I used smartphone mental health app, texts, social robots, and telehealth. I conduct scientific research to support my practice and deliver relevant training.
Danielle Brockelman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Most of my clients are simply looking for a therapist to walk through a difficult stage of life with them, and I consider it an honor to be given that opportunity. I specialize in the treatment of relationships, depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, addictions and PTSD. I also have a great deal of experience working with those with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and grief/loss. I work with adult individuals, teens and families. I am an ally of the
LGBT
+ community, and work with individuals in any type of relationship.
Erin M Perry
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience in marital, family, & individual counseling,
LGBTQ
+, military, & women's issues, career & vocational counseling, stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss & healing from broken relationships, sexuality & self-identity struggles, life transition issues, and ethical non-monogamy and kink.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I work with older adolescents, adults, partners, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.”– Lou Holtz. I believe that there is no struggle so great, we cannot overcome it. I am dedicated to helping you find your way out from under the weight of your concerns. I won’t pretend to be knowledgeable about everything you have experienced, but I will absolutely provide you with a non-judgmental space to share those experiences.
Charla G Janecka
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, EMDR-I
Verified
Verified
Hello. I provide a safe place to process the things, relationships, family issues, or circumstances triggering you. Every person is unique, so I work with a broad range of pain; family wounds, identity - sexual or gender confusion,
LGBTQ
, anxiety, sexual trauma, intimacy anorexics to Post -covid isolation, anxiety, and depression. I see minors, married, partners, and adults in crisis. I help many find their voice and purpose as they heal. I'd love to talk with you!
Avanti Counseling & Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CCFP
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I specialize in working with couples seeking pre-marital counseling, members of the
LGBTQIA
+ community, kink affirming, young professionals establishing their mental, emotional, professional, and relational identities, and those who have experienced religious trauma and abuse.
Avanti is Italian for "forward." Both co-owners of Avanti have Italian heritage and both value the pursuit of moving forward as a staple in finding purpose in life. We are committed to bringing the highest quality of counseling, psychotherapy, supervision, and consulting. This applies to our clients and to the clinicians we help develop because we are both a private practice for clients and a training hub for therapists. Together, the owners of Avanti have over 18 years of clinical experience and 21 years of entrepreneurship experience.
Samantha Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
My clinical experience ranges in demographics and issues including eating disorder treatment, inpatient and outpatient levels of care, with adults and adolescents,
LGBTQIA
+, substance abuse, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Hi! How can I help you grow today? I hope to help individuals and their families manage issues related to disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this.
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Mollee Reitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a
LGBTQ
+ affirming therapist who enjoys working with individual adults from diverse backgrounds.
Healing and self-actualization are not destinations but rather ways of being. As a therapist, I am passionate about walking alongside my clients on their journeys of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery. Often times, individuals reach out because they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or trauma. They may be acting or reacting in ways that are confusing to them and the people they love. They want to feel less overwhelmed and more like themselves.
Dr. Rachel Hasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I hope you'll find that I'm compassionate, understanding, inclusive,
LGBTQIA
+ affirming and ready to meet you where you are.
We all struggle sometimes, but ongoing issues can leave us exhausted, isolated, confused, discouraged... If your days or nights are hard to get through, if you can't seem to settle down or stop overthinking, if life feels scary or you don't know what to do, if you never feel good enough or can't seem to 'get over' or 'stop doing' x, I'd love to talk with you. My experience is broad, but my practice is largely focused on anxiety & stress disorders, relational trauma, chronic & terminal illnesses, and healthy coping/decision making during life transitions.
Zen Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LCDC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Our specialties include Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Grief,
LGBTQ
, Life Transitions, PTSD, Addiction, and Sex Dysfunction.
Zen Counseling & Wellness specializes in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sex Therapy, Addiction Recovery, and Psychological Evaluation for all the residents of Texas. National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor will provide your mental health services. Our Eclectic Approaches include Holistic-Based, Strength-Based, Solution-Based, Mindfulness-Based, Humanistic-Based, Multicultural-Based, and Person-Centered Styles from the psychological aspects to establish your expectation and utilize your strengths to overcome challenges for achieving your life goals.
New Day PSC - Dr T Medley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
New Day PSC offers transformational life coaching services and counseling/therapy for women of color, and we are
LGBTQIA
-affirming.
I’m a recovering perfectionist. And I thought I was doing pretty good with my journey, until I experienced an unexpected major stroke. That major life crisis was, ironically, a great opportunity to reassess what I was doing to take care of myself…physically and emotionally. As a high-achieving Black woman who was recovering from perfectionism, turned into a Black woman who is a stroke survivor, I’m passionate about helping other high-achieving women of color to pause, to breathe, and to assess what they are doing to take care of themselves…physically and emotionally.
The Couch Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Our practice is
LGBTQIA
+ affirming and welcome all backgrounds to join us at The Couch.
We will provide you with the experience of being heard, walking through your story, finding and accepting your true self, and working together to navigate the twists and turns that life brings. We match each client to the best therapist for their needs, personality and avaliablility for therapy.
Not accepting new clients
Andrea Beth Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Hi! My name is Beth and my pronouns are she/her. I offer a tailored approach through a person-centered lens using intersectional, feminist, polyvagal and
queer
theories as a foundation for therapeutic interventions. I have been trained in a variety of modalities and can apply or introduce many as necessary to facilitate healing. On the whole, I limit my clients to ages 25 and up, specializing in aging, older adults, but can work with younger adults as well. Let's talk and see if I am good fit! For more information please visit peacelanetherapy.com
Nicole Vargas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BAS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Life can get complicated. Let's untangle things together. With over 15 years in the mental health field, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with all backgrounds and experiences. I believe that people have the tools they need to make changes in their own lives, and I work with my clients to discover those tools. I like to look beyond routine interactions and patterns that make clients "stuck" and helps clients discover strengths and new ways of relating to others. Clients have described me as compassionate, progressive, non-judgmental, and as a "gentle challenger."
Shelley Long
Psychologist, PhD, LPC-S
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Life can be messy, unpredictable, and at times overwhelming. You don't have to face your struggles alone. I am a licensed psychologist and LPC-S specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and relationship concerns. By offering a collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to treatment, I want to help you reach your goals, make the changes you want to make, lead a more balanced life, and have more fulfilling relationships. I would love to help you through whatever struggle you are facing at this time.
Kathy Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
People keep saying that you are so strong, but you don't want to be strong and you definitely don’t feel strong. Your friends and family keep asking what they can do for you, but you don't know what to say. You know you have people around you that love you, and also you feel alone. You want to believe that you’ll find yourself again. You want to have hope for the future. You want to find strength as you move forward, but you're not sure where to start. Counseling can provide a place for you to explore challenges and say your true thoughts. If you don't know what you need, or where to start, counseling can help!
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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.