LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Snohomish County, WA
This includes LGBTQIA+, kink, and ethically non-monogamous clients.
Have you been spending so much energy adapting and adjusting that you've lost touch with what you actually need? Maybe you're carrying something heavy, or simply longing for a space where you can breathe and be yourself. Whatever brought you here, you deserve support that's built around your life, not the other way around. My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line. I've lived enough to know that everyone's story is complicated, messy, and worth honoring exactly as it is. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.
This includes LGBTQIA+, kink, and ethically non-monogamous clients.
Have you been spending so much energy adapting and adjusting that you've lost touch with what you actually need? Maybe you're carrying something heavy, or simply longing for a space where you can breathe and be yourself. Whatever brought you here, you deserve support that's built around your life, not the other way around. My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line. I've lived enough to know that everyone's story is complicated, messy, and worth honoring exactly as it is. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.
Charlie Budros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My passion for working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients stems from both personal and professional experiences.
Your therapy experience will be a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. From the moment we begin, you'll be welcomed into a safe and compassionate space where your unique story is honored. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges with curiosity and care. Through a collaborative process, we will work to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Whether you are struggling with navigating transitions or stress, anxiety/depression, or seeking personal growth, you will be supported every step of the way. This is your time to be heard, understood, and empowered.
My passion for working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients stems from both personal and professional experiences.
Your therapy experience will be a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. From the moment we begin, you'll be welcomed into a safe and compassionate space where your unique story is honored. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges with curiosity and care. Through a collaborative process, we will work to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Whether you are struggling with navigating transitions or stress, anxiety/depression, or seeking personal growth, you will be supported every step of the way. This is your time to be heard, understood, and empowered.
As a queer therapist, I offer patience, kindness and meeting you where you are at.
Are you feeling not right in your body or as if you don’t belong to the gender you were assigned at birth? Are you afraid to come out to someone you love? Did your partner or spouse tell you he/she/they are transgender and you are left with confusion and fear? Are you a parent of a child who came out to you and identifies as LBGTQIA and you don’t know how to process your feelings or take a deeper look within? Do you use substances and feel stigmatized by being called an “addict” with no hope for support? Do you use substances and are not ready to stop, but want someone to talk to that will accept you where you are at?
As a queer therapist, I offer patience, kindness and meeting you where you are at.
Are you feeling not right in your body or as if you don’t belong to the gender you were assigned at birth? Are you afraid to come out to someone you love? Did your partner or spouse tell you he/she/they are transgender and you are left with confusion and fear? Are you a parent of a child who came out to you and identifies as LBGTQIA and you don’t know how to process your feelings or take a deeper look within? Do you use substances and feel stigmatized by being called an “addict” with no hope for support? Do you use substances and are not ready to stop, but want someone to talk to that will accept you where you are at?
I welcome neurodivergent, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, ENM, and kink clients.
I offer collaborative, affirming therapy grounded in Narrative Therapy, ACT, and IFS-informed care. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, develop practical strategies for navigating challenges, and build a life that feels more connected to your values. I work with anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, relationships, neurodivergence, chronic illness, gender identity, ethical nonmonogamy, and kink. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are, without needing to explain or justify your experience.
I welcome neurodivergent, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, ENM, and kink clients.
I offer collaborative, affirming therapy grounded in Narrative Therapy, ACT, and IFS-informed care. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, develop practical strategies for navigating challenges, and build a life that feels more connected to your values. I work with anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, relationships, neurodivergence, chronic illness, gender identity, ethical nonmonogamy, and kink. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are, without needing to explain or justify your experience.
With a background in military service and law enforcement, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members, first responders, and those navigating high-stress careers. I provide trauma-informed therapy and transition counseling in a supportive, confidential environment that promotes healing, resilience, and personal growth.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to offering an affirming space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs as we work together toward greater well-being and lasting positive change.
With a background in military service and law enforcement, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members, first responders, and those navigating high-stress careers. I provide trauma-informed therapy and transition counseling in a supportive, confidential environment that promotes healing, resilience, and personal growth.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to offering an affirming space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs as we work together toward greater well-being and lasting positive change.
My clinical experience includes providing individual and group counseling for people experiencing mental health, substance use, and socioeconomic challenges, as well as working with individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions in my work, including Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to enhance one’s sense of safety and to develop additional skills for navigating life’s many challenges.
My clinical experience includes providing individual and group counseling for people experiencing mental health, substance use, and socioeconomic challenges, as well as working with individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions in my work, including Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to enhance one’s sense of safety and to develop additional skills for navigating life’s many challenges.
I draw from my lived experiences as a queer, multicultural Latina and years of work alongside marginalized communities including survivors of abuse, unhoused individuals, and those targeted by systemic violence.
You’re carrying unresolved anger, anxiety, and the heavy weight of generational trauma. You feel overwhelmed and intense shame after blowing up on the people you love, making you feel isolated and stuck. You regret hurting your loved ones, but in the moment you can't stop yourself. The anxiety of constantly pushing down your intense emotions is exhausting. You've tried for years to change but nothing has worked. You might believe healing isn't possible for you. You are not too much. Together we’ll deepen your self compassion and work to heal those wounded parts of you desperate for relief.
I draw from my lived experiences as a queer, multicultural Latina and years of work alongside marginalized communities including survivors of abuse, unhoused individuals, and those targeted by systemic violence.
You’re carrying unresolved anger, anxiety, and the heavy weight of generational trauma. You feel overwhelmed and intense shame after blowing up on the people you love, making you feel isolated and stuck. You regret hurting your loved ones, but in the moment you can't stop yourself. The anxiety of constantly pushing down your intense emotions is exhausting. You've tried for years to change but nothing has worked. You might believe healing isn't possible for you. You are not too much. Together we’ll deepen your self compassion and work to heal those wounded parts of you desperate for relief.
I specialize in maternal/perinatal issues as well as women's issues and LGBTQ issues.
It is truly my honor to assist women in reclaiming their sense of self when life, motherhood, or external pressures leave them depleted. Perhaps your experience of life doesn’t match what you expected. You might feel alone in thoughts you’re afraid to say out loud or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. I know that the challenges women carry are silent, invisible, and all-consuming. It is my privilege to walk beside each woman and her unique story. From work stress to domestic violence, all women are welcome at my practice!
I specialize in maternal/perinatal issues as well as women's issues and LGBTQ issues.
It is truly my honor to assist women in reclaiming their sense of self when life, motherhood, or external pressures leave them depleted. Perhaps your experience of life doesn’t match what you expected. You might feel alone in thoughts you’re afraid to say out loud or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. I know that the challenges women carry are silent, invisible, and all-consuming. It is my privilege to walk beside each woman and her unique story. From work stress to domestic violence, all women are welcome at my practice!
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working too hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying too high a price for doing it. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific. Some find me after procrastination and paralysis have made them question their own abilities and robbed them of opportunities. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies. I am an expert at helping people untie these knots.
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working too hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying too high a price for doing it. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific. Some find me after procrastination and paralysis have made them question their own abilities and robbed them of opportunities. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies. I am an expert at helping people untie these knots.
Grateful that you're taking a lil time to learn about me. I look forward to working with any client who is invested in personal and collective growth.
In particular, my commitment is to clients who are survivors, abolitionists, community organizers, and/or QT/BIPOC (gaysians and theysians, say hey). I offer a therapeutic space that’s akin to time with an auntie or a night of karaoke: a space that invites in ritual, big feels at whatever volume, and laughter.
Grateful that you're taking a lil time to learn about me. I look forward to working with any client who is invested in personal and collective growth.
In particular, my commitment is to clients who are survivors, abolitionists, community organizers, and/or QT/BIPOC (gaysians and theysians, say hey). I offer a therapeutic space that’s akin to time with an auntie or a night of karaoke: a space that invites in ritual, big feels at whatever volume, and laughter.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, and other mental health concerns.
We are accepting new clients! I'm Molly and as an associate marriage and family therapist, I specialize in collaborative therapy which helps you to explore your emotional process and relationship patterns in your life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to identify dysfunctional patterns, and improve well-being. I view mental health within the context of your relationships, culture, and community. I work to honor the influence of systemic, familial, and identity-based factors in your life while helping you build insight and resilience.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, and other mental health concerns.
We are accepting new clients! I'm Molly and as an associate marriage and family therapist, I specialize in collaborative therapy which helps you to explore your emotional process and relationship patterns in your life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to identify dysfunctional patterns, and improve well-being. I view mental health within the context of your relationships, culture, and community. I work to honor the influence of systemic, familial, and identity-based factors in your life while helping you build insight and resilience.
I have training and experience with people in LGBTQ, Trans, Poly, BDSM and other marginalized communities.
I practice with acute sensitivity to cultural concerns and do not assume one's experience based on appearance or place of origin. I have worked with those who experienced abuse from religious communities and churches. I work with those who have been alienated from their families, countries of origin, religions and other significant cultural groups.
I have training and experience with people in LGBTQ, Trans, Poly, BDSM and other marginalized communities.
I practice with acute sensitivity to cultural concerns and do not assume one's experience based on appearance or place of origin. I have worked with those who experienced abuse from religious communities and churches. I work with those who have been alienated from their families, countries of origin, religions and other significant cultural groups.
Lindsey
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer-identifying therapist, I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, understanding the unique challenges and experiences faced by our community.
I help others looking to connect & sense what their wise body is telling them. With a blend of somatic experiencing, talk therapy & inner-child healing, I encourage exploration with where those trauma responses could be stored, while holding shame through a compassionate and non-pathologizing framework. I help clients explore a life that feels authentic to them, while exploring ways to slowly build new neural pathways to align with the life they want.
As a queer-identifying therapist, I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, understanding the unique challenges and experiences faced by our community.
I help others looking to connect & sense what their wise body is telling them. With a blend of somatic experiencing, talk therapy & inner-child healing, I encourage exploration with where those trauma responses could be stored, while holding shame through a compassionate and non-pathologizing framework. I help clients explore a life that feels authentic to them, while exploring ways to slowly build new neural pathways to align with the life they want.
Are you looking for tools beyond talk therapy? Do you want to use your energy for growth and creativity, not just getting by? If you're feeling drained by trauma or anxiety and need a fresh approach to get through your next challenge in life, I can work with you. We'll develop a personalized "tool belt" of skills for you to ground yourself in the moment, notice your emotions with compassion, and communicate what you're feeling. From there, we'll process old wounds so you can move towards your goals with a sense of safety, clarity, and connection. See more about my EMDR services for trauma under "Treatment Approach/Types of Therapy."
Are you looking for tools beyond talk therapy? Do you want to use your energy for growth and creativity, not just getting by? If you're feeling drained by trauma or anxiety and need a fresh approach to get through your next challenge in life, I can work with you. We'll develop a personalized "tool belt" of skills for you to ground yourself in the moment, notice your emotions with compassion, and communicate what you're feeling. From there, we'll process old wounds so you can move towards your goals with a sense of safety, clarity, and connection. See more about my EMDR services for trauma under "Treatment Approach/Types of Therapy."
A prism is a shape with a refracting surface that separates white light into a spectrum of colors. I believe that an individual's perspective is their reality, and therapy is about understanding all the colors that make up you as a human being, and accepting yourself! I enjoy working with adults experiencing identity issues, those coping with neurodivergence, as well as mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Additionally, I love to work with clients on relational issues, whether individually, with couples, or with families; among many other things. Let’s get to know each other and create a plan to improve your way of living!
A prism is a shape with a refracting surface that separates white light into a spectrum of colors. I believe that an individual's perspective is their reality, and therapy is about understanding all the colors that make up you as a human being, and accepting yourself! I enjoy working with adults experiencing identity issues, those coping with neurodivergence, as well as mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Additionally, I love to work with clients on relational issues, whether individually, with couples, or with families; among many other things. Let’s get to know each other and create a plan to improve your way of living!
I know what it takes to find the right therapist and I recognize your efforts in the process of seeking the support you need. I am enthusiastic about working with adults and those dealing with a variety of life's stressors. I'm an LGBTQ2IA+ identifying therapist who loves comfy clothes, tattoos, has 2 silly orange cats, and a dark sense of humor. My approach to psychotherapy for my clients emphasizes the importance of holistic care, achieving personal goals, and teaching skills that they can continue to build on.
I know what it takes to find the right therapist and I recognize your efforts in the process of seeking the support you need. I am enthusiastic about working with adults and those dealing with a variety of life's stressors. I'm an LGBTQ2IA+ identifying therapist who loves comfy clothes, tattoos, has 2 silly orange cats, and a dark sense of humor. My approach to psychotherapy for my clients emphasizes the importance of holistic care, achieving personal goals, and teaching skills that they can continue to build on.
I work with couples and individuals who are expecting/new parents, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, neurodivergent, complex trauma, kinky/sex+, non-monogamous, and poly. I provide a compassionate, affirming, and decolonizing approach to client care within a mixed-race, neurodivergent, disabled body. I approach client issues with compassion for their history and acknowledgement of the impact society imposes on their everyday lives.
I work with couples and individuals who are expecting/new parents, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, neurodivergent, complex trauma, kinky/sex+, non-monogamous, and poly. I provide a compassionate, affirming, and decolonizing approach to client care within a mixed-race, neurodivergent, disabled body. I approach client issues with compassion for their history and acknowledgement of the impact society imposes on their everyday lives.
Specialties: LGBTQ+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues.
Life can get complicated, overwhelming, or just plain heavy sometimes. My approach is holistic and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and real connection. Together, we figure out what actually works for you. Some days that might look like unpacking deeper patterns, and other days it might just be having a grounded, supportive conversation that helps you breathe a little easier. My goal is that you will leave each session feeling more supported, understood, and empowered.
Specialties: LGBTQ+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues.
Life can get complicated, overwhelming, or just plain heavy sometimes. My approach is holistic and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and real connection. Together, we figure out what actually works for you. Some days that might look like unpacking deeper patterns, and other days it might just be having a grounded, supportive conversation that helps you breathe a little easier. My goal is that you will leave each session feeling more supported, understood, and empowered.
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
As a transmasc, queer, LGBTQ therapist, I've spent 25 years providing counseling and therapy for those across the LGBTQIA spectrum and straight individuals.
If you're anywhere on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum and are undergoing gender transition, coming out, navigating relationship or career issues, or are trying to figure out how to not just cope with life but truly celebrate it ... I'm here for you. Significant life changes can feel overwhelming. They also raise important questions about who we are and who we want to be, which is why I offer individual and couples therapy to make sure you get the structured, compassionate support you need and deserve to better understand yourself, develop resilience, and create authentic, fulfilling relationships and life that's truly worth celebrating!
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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.