LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Laramie, WY

Most people have at least one time in their lives when they need some outside support. Sometimes all we need is supportive friends and family to listen, but sometimes we need more. That could be because the circumstances are too overwhelming, or the issues are too personal to share with family and friends. You might need specific information about an issue. This is where I come in. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative. I provide an objective perspective, experience and knowledge. You provide expertise on yourself. Together we discover what will help you on your journey.

My name is Megan Belville. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor living in Wyoming. I have experience working with individuals from all backgrounds and ages. I am an affirmative therapist who enjoys working with the LGBTQ + community, various cultural backgrounds, and any who have experienced marginalization and oppression. I strive to create and hold a safe and accepting space for all.

My theoretical perspective foundation is very person-centered and I strive for unconditional positive regard for all my clients. I utilize existential philosophies to help my clients dig deep to find meaning, purpose, and even JOY in their lives. I have extensive experience in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and gender identity. I work with adolescents with sexuality and gender identity questions and concerns. I am LGBTQIA affirming.

I believe in healing through therapeutic relationship. Establishing trust creates a safe container in which to experience change. I am LGBTQIA +-allied, BIPOC-allied, and I also work with cis-white folx who are working on reducing their contribution to and healing trauma associated with white supremacy and capitalist patriarchy. My graduate work was at Naropa University, where I deeply connected with the Buddhist roots of my education. I welcome people from all religions and backgrounds, and often incorporate mindfulness practices into sessions.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide person-centered and trauma-informed care for individuals, children, couples and families. I endeavor to help clients heal and develop more effective and adaptive behavior for a more fulfilling life. Clients are helped to learn and use positive, effective coping skills and to develop the motivation to reach their greatest potential. I take into account dealing with life challenges, as well at being at different stages of readiness and change. Clients are helped to move forward at their ideal pace.

When you are in the depths of pain or struggle, taking action seems impossible or pointless. In an uncertain world, how do you even begin to find a path forward? You are not alone or broken. I am here to encourage and empower you…to help you find hope and strength. You have the ability to improve your future. One where you have the clarity and confidence needed to succeed on your terms. The power to engage in life and relationships in healthy ways. Together, we will work toward a life that you want to live!

Change, loss and trauma generate stress. Persistent stress can lead to the development of negative thoughts about oneself and the world. Unresolved stress is linked to disease, disturbance in behavior and emotions and diminished well-being. Through therapy one can identify personal strengths, enhance awareness, and create opportunity for change, growth and healing.

We all face challenges in our lives. If you find yourself searching for a therapist that might be right for you, then you're actively taking the first step toward creating the life you hope to live. You don't have to do this alone. A skilled, compassionate therapist can help you navigate whatever changes or challenges you're facing. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, grief and specialize in working with adults and adolescents. I have specific training in interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and evidence-based trauma interventions.

Hello! I am a directive and evidence based therapist. My practice focuses on people who struggle with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and persistent personality disorders. I am also skilled and honored to work with individuals who struggle in difficult situations. I believe in the change process of therapy and believe in working with people on achieving their own goals and needs, and work on cultivating an environment and space to do that.

Are you struggling with hopelessness, fear or doubt? I believe in your value and the potential of the human spirit. My practice will be a partnership with you and a safe place for self-exploration. I utilize a holistic approach, as clients and I uncover biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors that impact their life experience. We will focus on achieving goals that are identified early in the therapeutic process. I work with individuals of all ages.

Hi, I'm LaRae. I am passionate about helping people heal. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma and PTSD, substance-abuse, co-occurring disorders, serious and persistent mental illness, people who self-harm, people involved in the criminal justice system, and people with disabilities. I enjoy working with adults, and children 10 years and older. I understand Spanish and have counseled people whose first language is Spanish. I have personal and counseling experience with Hispanic populations as well as Native American populations. Additionally, I have counseled people involved in relationships with domestic/interpersonal abuse and/or violence.

It is normal that there are times in life when things get in the way of feeling or doing your best, or even feeling like yourself. Old problems are like toxic waste buried in the backyard. You can lay sod over it, but it’s still there and leaks out at unpredictable times. Together with clients, I work to create a safe environment and develop tools to safely transform memories or stuck emotions that interfere in present day. Client's identification of what they want to change serves as the map.

My passion for helping others began at a young age as I experienced working with many wonderful counselors. Since that time I have found a variety of ways to continue in the helping field, I know each stage of life comes with unique challenges, changes and growth. I have worked with individuals from age 10 through 90+ in many settings. I have experience with depression, anxiety, anger, major life changes, relationship issues, end of life care, transition care, those involved in the criminal justice system, compassion fatigue, and with first-responders.

There are generally two types of therapy. In the first type, the therapist tries to help distract you from your irrational feelings, desires, or thoughts. In the second type, the therapist recognizes that you didn't always have these issues and that they arose at specific times in your past. The aim is to trace your present problems back to their past roots and pull out the weed. Intuitive people often have a sense for how they haven't been the same since a bad break up, an accident, a social humiliation, the death of a loved one, or since they made a bad decision.

I work with individuals, couples and families. I have extensive work with grief, trauma, adolescent issues, communication, co-dependency, domestic violence, and women's issues. The ideal client is ready to work hard in counseling sessions as well as outside the sessions. It seems that insight evolves often during the time between sessions when given the opportunity.

It's Okay to Ask for Help." I know the energy that goes into finding a therapist that is right for you. I approach each client with this in mind -respecting the courage it takes to open up to another person. With over 20 years of experience you will find a confident and supportive tone in my approach to working with all of life's concerns. Whether this is your first time reaching out or you've worked with a therapist before, I will support you're unique process in discovering inner health and healing.

Sometimes life is just hard. Therapy can help navigate challenges experienced in life by providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which feelings can be heard and validated and behavior patterns can be challenged to provide a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I am a compassionate individual who values the opportunity to be a part of your journey by working with you to bring awareness, identify strengths, challenge old thoughts and behaviors and cultivate personal growth. I honor and respect each and every individual who finds the courage within to ask for help and look forward to supporting you on your journey to a better you.

These days it seems like there is a lot going on and we could all use someone to talk to. I would like to be of help to my community. My name is Gissel Molina and I am a student at the University of Wyoming. I am currently working on getting my masters degree in mental health counseling through a CACREP program. I am working under the supervision of a fully licensed counselor as an intern and I am more than capable of counseling those in the community. Since I am still currently a student my services are pro bono (free!). My services range from a wide variety such as play therapy, individual, and family counseling.

Looking to improve your sport/mental performance? Better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity? Process a history of interpersonal trauma? Our stories are our greatest power, and yet, can be difficult to share with others. In therapy, I encourage clients to tell their stories as accurately and meaningfully as possible (including the "ugly" stuff!) to pave a path for moving forward. I equally recognize that not all mental health concerns are individually determined, and encourage clients to explore the impact of their social, intergenerational, and environmental histories and resources to promote healing/growth.

Are you serious about creating change in your life? Let me be a support to your goals! My integrative approach provides a client-centered and supportive environment where my clients learn skills, process trauma, and create change. My work draws from numerous psychological and counseling theories including: existential-humanistic theory, psychodynamic theories and practice, object-relations, systems theories, DBT and CBT. My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is a collaborative process. To make the changes you desire, we will work together as a team and I will encourage you to give me feedback about our work together.