LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hudson, WI
Kathryn Hector
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC, RPT™
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include, trauma, Autism, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
In my work with children (ages 3 and up), I utilize a non-directive, client-centered approach, specializing in Somatic Experiential Play Therapy. I am trained in the DC:0-5 diagnostic framework and am a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, equipping families with respectful, effective strategies for parenting and emotional development.
My specialties include, trauma, Autism, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
In my work with children (ages 3 and up), I utilize a non-directive, client-centered approach, specializing in Somatic Experiential Play Therapy. I am trained in the DC:0-5 diagnostic framework and am a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, equipping families with respectful, effective strategies for parenting and emotional development.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues ( queer, ENM, Kink etc.
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2015 and have significant experience from working in settings such as intensive day treatment, community mental health, and private practice. Since becoming a therapist, I have acquired the following training and certifications: EMDR trained, Brainspotting Certified and play therapy.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues ( queer, ENM, Kink etc.
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2015 and have significant experience from working in settings such as intensive day treatment, community mental health, and private practice. Since becoming a therapist, I have acquired the following training and certifications: EMDR trained, Brainspotting Certified and play therapy.
I specialize in the treatment of at-risk youth with a special interest in treating gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ related concerns.
I am currently accepting new patients! As the founder of Uplift Youth and Family Counseling Services, I am dedicated to providing high quality care to adolescents and have created a place specifically designed to meet their unique needs, along with the needs of their families.
I specialize in the treatment of at-risk youth with a special interest in treating gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ related concerns.
I am currently accepting new patients! As the founder of Uplift Youth and Family Counseling Services, I am dedicated to providing high quality care to adolescents and have created a place specifically designed to meet their unique needs, along with the needs of their families.
My clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, depression, relational issues, mood disorders, career development, gender identity, and LGBTQ+.
I utilize skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am not the kind of therapist who will give you worksheets and packets (unless you really want them), instead I help you find your natural coping skills to achieve success.
My clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, depression, relational issues, mood disorders, career development, gender identity, and LGBTQ+.
I utilize skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am not the kind of therapist who will give you worksheets and packets (unless you really want them), instead I help you find your natural coping skills to achieve success.
We understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging, and we're confident one of our therapists will be a perfect fit, including non-binary and LGBTQ therapists, neurodivergent therapists, sports performance experts, and chronic illness therapists.
Our therapists have a range of specialty areas for your unique needs. Summer Counseling has 4 play therapy offices available in addition to standard talk therapy and virtual therapy. Our therapists specialize in: neurodivergency, behavior management, families, LGBTQIA+, trauma, EMDR, health and wellness, and therapy for athletes and performance.
We understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging, and we're confident one of our therapists will be a perfect fit, including non-binary and LGBTQ therapists, neurodivergent therapists, sports performance experts, and chronic illness therapists.
Our therapists have a range of specialty areas for your unique needs. Summer Counseling has 4 play therapy offices available in addition to standard talk therapy and virtual therapy. Our therapists specialize in: neurodivergency, behavior management, families, LGBTQIA+, trauma, EMDR, health and wellness, and therapy for athletes and performance.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to offering an inclusive therapeutic environment that honors diverse identities and experiences.
I am so glad you are considering counseling! It can be immensely powerful to sit with someone and feel fully seen and understood. I am a relational therapist who places a high value on authentic connections with my clients. I strive to make my clients feel empowered and equipped to create the life they desire. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients in particular teens and women for whom any of the following labels may have been used: "perfectionistic" , "high achieving", "intense", "not interested in small talk" and/or "multipotentialite" (many different interests that may shift over time).
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to offering an inclusive therapeutic environment that honors diverse identities and experiences.
I am so glad you are considering counseling! It can be immensely powerful to sit with someone and feel fully seen and understood. I am a relational therapist who places a high value on authentic connections with my clients. I strive to make my clients feel empowered and equipped to create the life they desire. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients in particular teens and women for whom any of the following labels may have been used: "perfectionistic" , "high achieving", "intense", "not interested in small talk" and/or "multipotentialite" (many different interests that may shift over time).
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, as well as families. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is open, affirming, and without judgement. Together we will work as a team to explore areas for reflection, healing, and growth. I work with individuals to assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, relationships, life transitions, and stress. I utilize the tools of trauma-informed care, self-compassion, Dialectical Informed Behavioral Therapy, and ART to assist clients with these challenges. Additional approaches are integrated into sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, as well as families. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is open, affirming, and without judgement. Together we will work as a team to explore areas for reflection, healing, and growth. I work with individuals to assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, relationships, life transitions, and stress. I utilize the tools of trauma-informed care, self-compassion, Dialectical Informed Behavioral Therapy, and ART to assist clients with these challenges. Additional approaches are integrated into sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
Javin Hintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When beginning to explore individual therapy, relationship therapy, or sex therapy, there are so many things to consider or wonder about. At Twelve Oaks Center for Healing and Sexual Wellness, I provide a welcoming and healing space so that you can be seen, heard, and valued for who you are. Let's be real, sometimes you don't know where to start and change is hard. You've already taken the first step and it starts here! Whether you're looking to do work as an individual or in your relationship, to help you connect with yourself and better connect with others, it begins with you and that is where we will start.
When beginning to explore individual therapy, relationship therapy, or sex therapy, there are so many things to consider or wonder about. At Twelve Oaks Center for Healing and Sexual Wellness, I provide a welcoming and healing space so that you can be seen, heard, and valued for who you are. Let's be real, sometimes you don't know where to start and change is hard. You've already taken the first step and it starts here! Whether you're looking to do work as an individual or in your relationship, to help you connect with yourself and better connect with others, it begins with you and that is where we will start.
I like to view therapy as a partnership where I travel alongside you throughout your healing journey. I believe it is my responsibility to provide a safe space where you can come as you are, without judgement. My primary goal in providing therapy is to ensure a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.
I like to view therapy as a partnership where I travel alongside you throughout your healing journey. I believe it is my responsibility to provide a safe space where you can come as you are, without judgement. My primary goal in providing therapy is to ensure a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
Immediate Openings for Telehealth. The world feels a bit chaotic right now and it impacts all of us. We are here to help! We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! This is a time to support each other and invest in taking care of yourself so you can focus on your family and your good work to make a positive impact on your world. Give us a call, we want to join you in building a better, healthier, and happier future!
Immediate Openings for Telehealth. The world feels a bit chaotic right now and it impacts all of us. We are here to help! We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! This is a time to support each other and invest in taking care of yourself so you can focus on your family and your good work to make a positive impact on your world. Give us a call, we want to join you in building a better, healthier, and happier future!
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Stephanie J Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Telehealth openings for adults throughout MN & WI. Need help processing trauma? Dealing with unresolved grief? Caregiver strain? Difficulty in relationships? Giving more to others than yourself? Curious about making lasting changes? Life can be difficult and chaotic at times. I believe we are not meant to weather life’s storms alone and that our life experiences shape and interconnect us all. That's where I come in! My expertise and therapeutic skills paired with your openness to self-exploration can create lasting changes that lead to a balanced and fulfilling life! I am eager to guide your journey of growth and transformation.
Telehealth openings for adults throughout MN & WI. Need help processing trauma? Dealing with unresolved grief? Caregiver strain? Difficulty in relationships? Giving more to others than yourself? Curious about making lasting changes? Life can be difficult and chaotic at times. I believe we are not meant to weather life’s storms alone and that our life experiences shape and interconnect us all. That's where I come in! My expertise and therapeutic skills paired with your openness to self-exploration can create lasting changes that lead to a balanced and fulfilling life! I am eager to guide your journey of growth and transformation.
Lindsay K. Sather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
Tara Perttula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Waitlist for new clients
It is a big step to start therapy, and I understand what a challenging experience it can be. Having a sense of connection and safety with your therapist is a big part of being able to do the life-changing work that can happen in therapy. I am committed to create a safe space for you through showing up with compassion, authenticity, and a dose of humor. I collaborate with clients to help them grow in their awareness and make changes to improve their overall quality of life. I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relationship challenges.
It is a big step to start therapy, and I understand what a challenging experience it can be. Having a sense of connection and safety with your therapist is a big part of being able to do the life-changing work that can happen in therapy. I am committed to create a safe space for you through showing up with compassion, authenticity, and a dose of humor. I collaborate with clients to help them grow in their awareness and make changes to improve their overall quality of life. I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relationship challenges.
Jessica Morton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
Waitlist for new clients
I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.
I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.
My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at and letting you know you are not alone. I create a safe space to explore and process the issues you are facing and work to establish a stronger sense of well being. By challenging perspectives that do not serve you, we can empower change.
My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at and letting you know you are not alone. I create a safe space to explore and process the issues you are facing and work to establish a stronger sense of well being. By challenging perspectives that do not serve you, we can empower change.
Erin McNiff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients to create a custom plan that addresses a variety of issues from the stresses of everyday life to managing specific incidents. I believe in a client-led approach and that you have the knowledge for your success. I like to work collaboratively with each client and family to utilize their unique strengths to foster that success. My goal during therapy is for clients to recognize their barriers through a different perspective so they feel they have the ability to make meaningful changes.
I work with clients to create a custom plan that addresses a variety of issues from the stresses of everyday life to managing specific incidents. I believe in a client-led approach and that you have the knowledge for your success. I like to work collaboratively with each client and family to utilize their unique strengths to foster that success. My goal during therapy is for clients to recognize their barriers through a different perspective so they feel they have the ability to make meaningful changes.
Neko J Vanevenhoven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Supervi
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a desire for everyone to know they have a place at the table and belong here.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a desire for everyone to know they have a place at the table and belong here.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.