LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Seattle, WA
I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and around supporting parents at any stage of parenting.
If we work together I will get curious about who you are so we can work from your strengths and values, and together identify your goals. I will listen carefully and laugh with you often. I will help you understand what is happening in your body and brain when you experience strong reactions and offer you tools to respond. I am also trained in EMDR.
I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and around supporting parents at any stage of parenting.
If we work together I will get curious about who you are so we can work from your strengths and values, and together identify your goals. I will listen carefully and laugh with you often. I will help you understand what is happening in your body and brain when you experience strong reactions and offer you tools to respond. I am also trained in EMDR.
Kathryn Ouke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
I am a white, queer, gender non-conforming person.
Welcome! My name is Kathryn, but I also go by Kath, and I work with youth and young adults, ages 12-25. I am honored to partner with you as you begin this epic journey. In my practice, fostering your sense of safety and autonomy is vital to building trust and connection between us. My hope is your feeling of security grows over time, and together, we can cultivate curiosity, compassion, and acceptance as you navigate mental health needs, explore identity, and seek ways to cope during difficult moments. I am here to sit with you through pain and discomfort, and also celebrate joy, empowerment, and transformational change.
I am a white, queer, gender non-conforming person.
Welcome! My name is Kathryn, but I also go by Kath, and I work with youth and young adults, ages 12-25. I am honored to partner with you as you begin this epic journey. In my practice, fostering your sense of safety and autonomy is vital to building trust and connection between us. My hope is your feeling of security grows over time, and together, we can cultivate curiosity, compassion, and acceptance as you navigate mental health needs, explore identity, and seek ways to cope during difficult moments. I am here to sit with you through pain and discomfort, and also celebrate joy, empowerment, and transformational change.
My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and experiences faced by women, gender diverse, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Are you struggling with navigating a neurotypical world or curious about possibly being neurodivergent? Are you in the midst of a transition that is increasing stress beyond your capacity? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns and habits that are no longer serving you? Are you questioning the core values and beliefs that you grew up with and grappling with how they impacted you? If you connect with any of these challenges I would love to be able to support you in cultivating a more manageable life, and a life that you enjoy living!
My practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and experiences faced by women, gender diverse, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Are you struggling with navigating a neurotypical world or curious about possibly being neurodivergent? Are you in the midst of a transition that is increasing stress beyond your capacity? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns and habits that are no longer serving you? Are you questioning the core values and beliefs that you grew up with and grappling with how they impacted you? If you connect with any of these challenges I would love to be able to support you in cultivating a more manageable life, and a life that you enjoy living!
I have a special focus on working with the LGBTQ Community although I welcome all people in my practice.
We all can feel stuck from time to time. Whether it's a relationship issue, a career issue, or challenges with depression or anxiety, we can find ourselves repeating the same patterns. I help people understand the patterns of their lives and how to move beyond challenges and towards fulfillment. I started my counseling practice in 2006 with a mission of helping people get unstuck and step into their power to create change in their lives, relationships, and communities. I believe that social change starts at the individual level and that we can all be powerful agents for change in our own lives and in the larger society.
I have a special focus on working with the LGBTQ Community although I welcome all people in my practice.
We all can feel stuck from time to time. Whether it's a relationship issue, a career issue, or challenges with depression or anxiety, we can find ourselves repeating the same patterns. I help people understand the patterns of their lives and how to move beyond challenges and towards fulfillment. I started my counseling practice in 2006 with a mission of helping people get unstuck and step into their power to create change in their lives, relationships, and communities. I believe that social change starts at the individual level and that we can all be powerful agents for change in our own lives and in the larger society.
Elizabeth Hough
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
I strive towards anti-oppressive work and identify as a queer cisgender white woman.
The world is real rough sometimes isn't it? Let's find a gentle place for you to land. You might find your heart racing thinking about a stressful conversation or notice that you struggle to breathe after being reminded of a trauma from the past. You’ve been living with this for a while and thought it would just ease with time, but it feels like something in your nervous system is just mis-wired. Through body-based, creative, and relational work we can create a space that allows your body to soften and settle, to find a little more peace.
I strive towards anti-oppressive work and identify as a queer cisgender white woman.
The world is real rough sometimes isn't it? Let's find a gentle place for you to land. You might find your heart racing thinking about a stressful conversation or notice that you struggle to breathe after being reminded of a trauma from the past. You’ve been living with this for a while and thought it would just ease with time, but it feels like something in your nervous system is just mis-wired. Through body-based, creative, and relational work we can create a space that allows your body to soften and settle, to find a little more peace.
As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self.
I work with adults and teens who struggle to discover a sense of self and how that relates to their relationships with others. I enjoy working with people from marginalized communities who may be struggling with their identity, maybe as a result of past-traumas.
As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self.
I work with adults and teens who struggle to discover a sense of self and how that relates to their relationships with others. I enjoy working with people from marginalized communities who may be struggling with their identity, maybe as a result of past-traumas.
I work with Adults and youth (+13) and the communities I serve include LGBTQ and trans communities and black and brown communities.
I support folks in working through their trauma. It is a passion of mine to support folks on their healing journey. Interventions I use are somatic interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Lastly , I am trained in an trauma intervention called Brainspotting.
I work with Adults and youth (+13) and the communities I serve include LGBTQ and trans communities and black and brown communities.
I support folks in working through their trauma. It is a passion of mine to support folks on their healing journey. Interventions I use are somatic interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Lastly , I am trained in an trauma intervention called Brainspotting.
I have training and experience in a variety of different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, LGBTQIA counseling, and sports and fitness therapy.
Therapy provides a safe, collaborative environment where individuals and families gain insight, enhance strengths, and develop the skills needed to manage difficult emotions, relationships, and life circumstances. Together through a caring, non-judgmental relationship, we will explore the challenges you face to build the foundation for a full, healthy life.
I have training and experience in a variety of different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, LGBTQIA counseling, and sports and fitness therapy.
Therapy provides a safe, collaborative environment where individuals and families gain insight, enhance strengths, and develop the skills needed to manage difficult emotions, relationships, and life circumstances. Together through a caring, non-judgmental relationship, we will explore the challenges you face to build the foundation for a full, healthy life.
I have specific experience and training in addressing anxiety disorders, complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, family conflict, and queer identity.
Being a human is complex! As humans we are daily managing our emotions, instincts, desires, frustrations, confusions, and joys. This is no simple task, and difficult to do alone. That is where the work of psychotherapy comes in to provide a path forward. By creating a space of acceptance, presence, and honesty together we can move towards building more security and spontaneous living.
I have specific experience and training in addressing anxiety disorders, complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, family conflict, and queer identity.
Being a human is complex! As humans we are daily managing our emotions, instincts, desires, frustrations, confusions, and joys. This is no simple task, and difficult to do alone. That is where the work of psychotherapy comes in to provide a path forward. By creating a space of acceptance, presence, and honesty together we can move towards building more security and spontaneous living.
Calling all LGBT+, large-bodied, chronically ill & therapist folx who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & burnout.
If you're marginalized due to body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, or chronic health conditions you'll get the clarity & skills needed to be authentic, heal & cope. I also provide letters of support for gender-affirming medical care. For therapists, I'll help you feel heard, get relief & feel re-energized again at work & home.
Calling all LGBT+, large-bodied, chronically ill & therapist folx who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & burnout.
If you're marginalized due to body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, or chronic health conditions you'll get the clarity & skills needed to be authentic, heal & cope. I also provide letters of support for gender-affirming medical care. For therapists, I'll help you feel heard, get relief & feel re-energized again at work & home.
Mer Hubert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I bring my queer and neurodivergent identities to this work and feel at home working with queer clients and non-monogamous relationships.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of collaboration. I want us to discover what works best for you together, as you navigate what you need to be your most effective self - both individually and in relationship with others. I come to this work with a background in sexual and public health, social work, gender affirmation research, and LGBTQIA+ studies.
I bring my queer and neurodivergent identities to this work and feel at home working with queer clients and non-monogamous relationships.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of collaboration. I want us to discover what works best for you together, as you navigate what you need to be your most effective self - both individually and in relationship with others. I come to this work with a background in sexual and public health, social work, gender affirmation research, and LGBTQIA+ studies.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Therapists
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA2 people.
Feeling lost can be one of the most disorienting and uncomfortable experiences in life. It’s a profoundly human feeling, and yet, it often leaves us feeling isolated, uncertain, and unsure of where to turn. We’re not given a map for how to live well, and it takes immense courage to begin the process of creating your own. Therapy, in my view, is a form of companionship for this journey—someone to walk beside you as you navigate the complexities of your emotions, identities, narratives, relationships, and experiences.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA2 people.
Feeling lost can be one of the most disorienting and uncomfortable experiences in life. It’s a profoundly human feeling, and yet, it often leaves us feeling isolated, uncertain, and unsure of where to turn. We’re not given a map for how to live well, and it takes immense courage to begin the process of creating your own. Therapy, in my view, is a form of companionship for this journey—someone to walk beside you as you navigate the complexities of your emotions, identities, narratives, relationships, and experiences.
Plus, if personally relevant, you'll find that my LGBTQ-centered perspective on relationships and trans affirming healthcare are core values in my work.
I offer psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic therapy for overcoming anxiety, depression and emotional difficulties at all phases of life. For many, a starting place in therapy may be describing concrete symptoms of pain and illness in your body, and/or life stressors such as finances, relationships, responsibilities, social/political stress, disease/chronic conditions. These topical, real-world struggles are important entry points to your emotional world and your inner life.
Plus, if personally relevant, you'll find that my LGBTQ-centered perspective on relationships and trans affirming healthcare are core values in my work.
I offer psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic therapy for overcoming anxiety, depression and emotional difficulties at all phases of life. For many, a starting place in therapy may be describing concrete symptoms of pain and illness in your body, and/or life stressors such as finances, relationships, responsibilities, social/political stress, disease/chronic conditions. These topical, real-world struggles are important entry points to your emotional world and your inner life.
I'm passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and trauma survivors with an approach rooted in the sincere belief that you are the expert on your own life.
I have a Master's of Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Use, as well as training in mindfulness-based approaches, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and other supportive modalities. After our initial sessions we will create a treatment plan around your personal goals.
I'm passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and trauma survivors with an approach rooted in the sincere belief that you are the expert on your own life.
I have a Master's of Social Work in Mental Health and Substance Use, as well as training in mindfulness-based approaches, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and other supportive modalities. After our initial sessions we will create a treatment plan around your personal goals.
My specializations include anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress, LGBTQIA+ mental health, child and adolescent mental health, and women's mental health.
The ideal client for my practice is someone who is seeking a compassionate and understanding environment to explore the impacts stress, anxiety, or trauma have on their lives. The client is open to the therapeutic process and recognizes that healing takes time and effort. They may be navigating feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or distress related to their personal history or current life circumstances, including experiences of discrimination or stigma.
My specializations include anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress, LGBTQIA+ mental health, child and adolescent mental health, and women's mental health.
The ideal client for my practice is someone who is seeking a compassionate and understanding environment to explore the impacts stress, anxiety, or trauma have on their lives. The client is open to the therapeutic process and recognizes that healing takes time and effort. They may be navigating feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or distress related to their personal history or current life circumstances, including experiences of discrimination or stigma.
As a 3rd generation mixed Asian American (of Korean/Filipino/white ancestry), highly sensitive, queer femme, the question of how to navigate life in the duality has perpetually challenged and inspired me throughout my life, delivering me to this work.
The tenets of social justice, creativity and trauma-informed care are central to my practice. My work is grounded in antiracist, anti-oppressive and multicultural frameworks wherein I integrate Attachment Theory, Somatic Therapies and the creative arts in sessions. I fundamentally believe that each person is expert of their life.
As a 3rd generation mixed Asian American (of Korean/Filipino/white ancestry), highly sensitive, queer femme, the question of how to navigate life in the duality has perpetually challenged and inspired me throughout my life, delivering me to this work.
The tenets of social justice, creativity and trauma-informed care are central to my practice. My work is grounded in antiracist, anti-oppressive and multicultural frameworks wherein I integrate Attachment Theory, Somatic Therapies and the creative arts in sessions. I fundamentally believe that each person is expert of their life.
I am also a queer, neurodiverse person who loves working with people who are similar to me.
My practice is rooted in a person-centered approach. I offer warmth and unconditional support, accepting every part of you and helping you see the good. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to help guide you through this process, wherever you want to take it. I want to pay forward the support I have received in my own life.
I am also a queer, neurodiverse person who loves working with people who are similar to me.
My practice is rooted in a person-centered approach. I offer warmth and unconditional support, accepting every part of you and helping you see the good. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to help guide you through this process, wherever you want to take it. I want to pay forward the support I have received in my own life.
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community is a priority to me, as I occupy space within both communities.
The therapist-client relationship is like nothing else in the world. As the client, you should feel unconditionally supported and safe when you’re working with me. I’m East coast-raised which has influenced me to take a very direct and honest approach to how I show up as a therapist. If you’re looking to be challenged, you found the right therapist! My style is all about drawing from Existentialism, which is based on the belief that we’re each responsible for creating purpose and meaning in our own lives. What is within your control and what is out of your hands? How can you learn to tolerate the uncertainty around you?
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community is a priority to me, as I occupy space within both communities.
The therapist-client relationship is like nothing else in the world. As the client, you should feel unconditionally supported and safe when you’re working with me. I’m East coast-raised which has influenced me to take a very direct and honest approach to how I show up as a therapist. If you’re looking to be challenged, you found the right therapist! My style is all about drawing from Existentialism, which is based on the belief that we’re each responsible for creating purpose and meaning in our own lives. What is within your control and what is out of your hands? How can you learn to tolerate the uncertainty around you?
Katrina Herzog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, gender exploration, LGBTQIA+ identity, religious trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and learning to recognize & process emotional experiences.
I lead with empathy and validation and will support you to increase your ability to understand, process, and communicate your internal experiences, and allow you to have a whole human experience. I utilize a multifaceted therapeutic approach that includes Expressive Arts Therapy, DBT, CBT+, feminist theory, multicultural, and person-centered therapy.
I have experience supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, gender exploration, LGBTQIA+ identity, religious trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and learning to recognize & process emotional experiences.
I lead with empathy and validation and will support you to increase your ability to understand, process, and communicate your internal experiences, and allow you to have a whole human experience. I utilize a multifaceted therapeutic approach that includes Expressive Arts Therapy, DBT, CBT+, feminist theory, multicultural, and person-centered therapy.
I bring a systemic relational lens to all my work, referencing queer and feminist theories, and working to be culturally humble with all clients.
I work primarily with queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent clients as those are the communities that I am a part of. I specialize in working through those intersections of identity where sexuality, cultural heritage, and neurotype meet to form a unique experience for every person.
I bring a systemic relational lens to all my work, referencing queer and feminist theories, and working to be culturally humble with all clients.
I work primarily with queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent clients as those are the communities that I am a part of. I specialize in working through those intersections of identity where sexuality, cultural heritage, and neurotype meet to form a unique experience for every person.
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