LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Village, TX
Dr. Dewone Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Village, TX 75205
Are you simply looking for someone to talk to who will give you honest, straightforward feedback without feeling judged? Please don't look any further. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups, as well as workshops, education, parenting, mentoring, and consultation. I accept everyone regardless of race, sex, income, religion, or sexual orientation. If you commit to change, I am committed to helping you identify the skills necessary for the fundamental changes you desire. I will help you improve your communication problems, confidence, and assertiveness and build on your strengths to handle difficult times better.
Are you simply looking for someone to talk to who will give you honest, straightforward feedback without feeling judged? Please don't look any further. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups, as well as workshops, education, parenting, mentoring, and consultation. I accept everyone regardless of race, sex, income, religion, or sexual orientation. If you commit to change, I am committed to helping you identify the skills necessary for the fundamental changes you desire. I will help you improve your communication problems, confidence, and assertiveness and build on your strengths to handle difficult times better.
Shannon Carl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Village, TX 75205
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and career stress.
Life can be a beautiful, complicated, perplexing mess. You may feel like you have it together most of the time. However, there are stumbling blocks that keep you from truly being your best self. Your life may look good on paper, but you feel unsatisfied and caught up in the daily grind and an endless monotony. You may be in a season where are simply surviving and not thriving. If you can see yourself in any of these situations, therapy can help you address pressing life challenges and facilitate continuous growth.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and career stress.
Life can be a beautiful, complicated, perplexing mess. You may feel like you have it together most of the time. However, there are stumbling blocks that keep you from truly being your best self. Your life may look good on paper, but you feel unsatisfied and caught up in the daily grind and an endless monotony. You may be in a season where are simply surviving and not thriving. If you can see yourself in any of these situations, therapy can help you address pressing life challenges and facilitate continuous growth.
Kristine Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Village, TX 75205
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Numb. These may be some of the feelings you are experiencing right now. You want something to be different, but you don’t know where to start. You may feel so consumed with taking care of others that part of you has gotten lost and you don’t know how to get back to “you.” The days go by, but it’s hard to truly connect with and trust others. You may question whether you can even trust yourself. Life has turned into avoiding pain, and the more you push the difficult feelings down, the more overwhelmed and alone you feel. If you are reading this page, some part of you is longing for something to be different.
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Numb. These may be some of the feelings you are experiencing right now. You want something to be different, but you don’t know where to start. You may feel so consumed with taking care of others that part of you has gotten lost and you don’t know how to get back to “you.” The days go by, but it’s hard to truly connect with and trust others. You may question whether you can even trust yourself. Life has turned into avoiding pain, and the more you push the difficult feelings down, the more overwhelmed and alone you feel. If you are reading this page, some part of you is longing for something to be different.
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I'm a Queer Relationship Therapist serving clients in person in Central Austin and virtually to all Texas residents. I work with relationships (couples, polycules, and adult family members) and individuals. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Many of my clients are sensitive people with extrasensory awarenesses and spiritual and/or religious practices. I am passionate about working with folks whose life experiences challenge mainstream norms and may be deemed unconventional. I love collaborating with people as they create authentic relationships with themselves, their people, and the collective.
I'm a Queer Relationship Therapist serving clients in person in Central Austin and virtually to all Texas residents. I work with relationships (couples, polycules, and adult family members) and individuals. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Many of my clients are sensitive people with extrasensory awarenesses and spiritual and/or religious practices. I am passionate about working with folks whose life experiences challenge mainstream norms and may be deemed unconventional. I love collaborating with people as they create authentic relationships with themselves, their people, and the collective.
Dr. Justyn Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
My identity as a Gay Black Man gives me a unique passion as therapist and deep empathy in supporting the LGBTQ population with coming out, managing relationships and growing in self-acceptance. I work with a variety of presenting concerns and populations; however, my specialization is working with Gay Men, BIPOC and the LGBTQ+ community. I provide support and a nonjudgmental environment for you to process, explore and talk through your concerns. In counseling you can get tools and skills to make life changes or use the space to let out your thoughts and vocalize your stress. I also provide Supervision for LPC Associates.
My identity as a Gay Black Man gives me a unique passion as therapist and deep empathy in supporting the LGBTQ population with coming out, managing relationships and growing in self-acceptance. I work with a variety of presenting concerns and populations; however, my specialization is working with Gay Men, BIPOC and the LGBTQ+ community. I provide support and a nonjudgmental environment for you to process, explore and talk through your concerns. In counseling you can get tools and skills to make life changes or use the space to let out your thoughts and vocalize your stress. I also provide Supervision for LPC Associates.
James Pacifico
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75235
I specialize in affirmative therapy with people who are LGBTQ+.
I believe anyone can benefit from counseling. We all lead busy lives in an increasingly complex world; at its most basic, counseling offers a set time and place for a person to slow down, catch their breath, and talk through parts of their life in the service of making it better. Whether you want to know yourself more deeply, process impactful life events or relationships, heal from mental or emotional pain, or further develop aspects of yourself for a better quality of life, I aim to help my clients with these goals and others.
I specialize in affirmative therapy with people who are LGBTQ+.
I believe anyone can benefit from counseling. We all lead busy lives in an increasingly complex world; at its most basic, counseling offers a set time and place for a person to slow down, catch their breath, and talk through parts of their life in the service of making it better. Whether you want to know yourself more deeply, process impactful life events or relationships, heal from mental or emotional pain, or further develop aspects of yourself for a better quality of life, I aim to help my clients with these goals and others.
Jordan Michael Edmondson-DeGraftenreed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219 (Online Only)
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Aaron Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
Have you been comparing yourself to others and frustrated with your own trajectory? Maybe you want to be hopeful but often wonder if the problem is you. Maybe you identify as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an unapologetically affirming environment. You may even have a strained or difficult relationship with religion that is affecting your adult life. Making the decision to pursue therapy can feel overwhelming initially. Exploring challenges in life can be scary. All of your feelings are valid and you deserve an environment to explore and consider the areas that life doesn’t always grant us time to navigate.
Have you been comparing yourself to others and frustrated with your own trajectory? Maybe you want to be hopeful but often wonder if the problem is you. Maybe you identify as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an unapologetically affirming environment. You may even have a strained or difficult relationship with religion that is affecting your adult life. Making the decision to pursue therapy can feel overwhelming initially. Exploring challenges in life can be scary. All of your feelings are valid and you deserve an environment to explore and consider the areas that life doesn’t always grant us time to navigate.
In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.
In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.
Dr. P. Ryan Grant
Psychologist, MPH, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209 (Online Only)
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
I have extensive experience providing services to, advocating for, and conducting research with members of the LGBTQ+, nonmonogamous/polyamorous, and kink communities.
Having participated in my own therapy, I can empathize with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may experience when you decide to enter into therapy. My purpose is to create a safe and accepting environment that will help you achieve your goals. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve these goals and empower you throughout the duration treatment to help you cultivate authenticity, meaning, excellence, and growth.
I have extensive experience providing services to, advocating for, and conducting research with members of the LGBTQ+, nonmonogamous/polyamorous, and kink communities.
Having participated in my own therapy, I can empathize with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may experience when you decide to enter into therapy. My purpose is to create a safe and accepting environment that will help you achieve your goals. I will work collaboratively with you to help you achieve these goals and empower you throughout the duration treatment to help you cultivate authenticity, meaning, excellence, and growth.
I have deep experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Now, I help people like you find solutions for life changes, relationships, stress, trauma, aging, career issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I specialize in working with corporate survivors, stressed-out HR professionals and attorneys, and other white collar professionals. I frequently work with men’s issues, first responders, seniors and elderly, LGBTQ affirming counseling, and career issues / work relationships. I am EMDR trained.
I have deep experience helping people with difficult relationships and issues in business. Now, I help people like you find solutions for life changes, relationships, stress, trauma, aging, career issues, depression, grief, and anxiety. I specialize in working with corporate survivors, stressed-out HR professionals and attorneys, and other white collar professionals. I frequently work with men’s issues, first responders, seniors and elderly, LGBTQ affirming counseling, and career issues / work relationships. I am EMDR trained.
Michael Salas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S, CSAT, CST, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
This includes gender affirming care for people who transgender and gender non-confirming, and sexuality affirming care for gay, lesbian, queer, questioning, pan, and bisexual folks.
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
This includes gender affirming care for people who transgender and gender non-confirming, and sexuality affirming care for gay, lesbian, queer, questioning, pan, and bisexual folks.
Whether you're figuring out who you are, coming out to others, or looking for a place where you can explore other areas of your life, I can help. I can help if you're looking to explore sex, love, and relationships, if you're looking to heal old traumas, or you're managing an addiction. As an LGBTQ+ therapist who is a part of the community, I understand the need to have an affirming place to explore issues. I know everyone has their own journey figuring out their authentic sexual orientation and gender, but I also know that it can impact several areas of your life.
Alex Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
While I have worked with clients from a variety of different backgrounds, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Have you spent your life thinking that who you are is fundamentally "wrong", perhaps due to being neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or raised in a restrictive religious environment? Do you feel empty and alone, just "going through the motions"? Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues rooted in trauma? These valid struggles can make an authentic life seem unattainable, but addressing them can turn hopes for a better life into reality.
While I have worked with clients from a variety of different backgrounds, I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Have you spent your life thinking that who you are is fundamentally "wrong", perhaps due to being neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or raised in a restrictive religious environment? Do you feel empty and alone, just "going through the motions"? Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues rooted in trauma? These valid struggles can make an authentic life seem unattainable, but addressing them can turn hopes for a better life into reality.
I am an affirming therapist for the lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer community ( LGBTQ).
You've been struggling for some time with being all alone in the world. You constantly have nagging worries that you will never find happiness or fulfillment. None of your friends understand what you are going through. It is so difficult to believe that things will ever get better. Close partners in your life abandoned you when you needed them the most. You try to move on, but you catch yourself thinking things like, “Am I attractive?” “Why don’t I feel good enough?” "What if I spend the rest of my life alone?" "What if I really am a failure?" The truth is, you deserve to live a life free of worry and fear. You deserve to thrive.
I am an affirming therapist for the lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer community ( LGBTQ).
You've been struggling for some time with being all alone in the world. You constantly have nagging worries that you will never find happiness or fulfillment. None of your friends understand what you are going through. It is so difficult to believe that things will ever get better. Close partners in your life abandoned you when you needed them the most. You try to move on, but you catch yourself thinking things like, “Am I attractive?” “Why don’t I feel good enough?” "What if I spend the rest of my life alone?" "What if I really am a failure?" The truth is, you deserve to live a life free of worry and fear. You deserve to thrive.
Arlee Pryor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
35 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206 (Online Only)
As a lesbian therapist, I hold an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals feeling stuck or disconnected.
You want to feel heard and connected in your relationship yet conflict, miscommunication, and daily stress has left you feeling distant from your partner and parts of yourself too. You long to return to a time where the relationship felt secure, warm, and fun. Healthy relationships don't just happen - they're built and nurtured. I’m here to help you create the fulfilling relationship and see lasting change. Instead of rehashing the same argument, I offer a deeper understanding and evidence-based tools. Using modalities and insights from leading experts, I stay informed of the latest in couples therapy to support you.
As a lesbian therapist, I hold an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals feeling stuck or disconnected.
You want to feel heard and connected in your relationship yet conflict, miscommunication, and daily stress has left you feeling distant from your partner and parts of yourself too. You long to return to a time where the relationship felt secure, warm, and fun. Healthy relationships don't just happen - they're built and nurtured. I’m here to help you create the fulfilling relationship and see lasting change. Instead of rehashing the same argument, I offer a deeper understanding and evidence-based tools. Using modalities and insights from leading experts, I stay informed of the latest in couples therapy to support you.
Raymond Castilleja Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MBA, MHSM
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219 (Online Only)
Since 2013, I have practiced psychotherapy supporting the LGBTQ+/SOGIE community.
As a Gay Man, it can be difficult to accept oneself due to internal shame and living in a heteronormative society. We learned at a young age how to protect ourselves from stigma and discrimination by numbing pain, overcompensating, misusing substances, and in some cases living a dual life. These strategies once protected us, but now negatively influence our emotions, thoughts, relationships, and view of the world. I help Gay Men who are struggling with their sexual orientation, living in or out of the closet, living with HIV, afraid to disclose their status, in relationship conflict, and more.
Since 2013, I have practiced psychotherapy supporting the LGBTQ+/SOGIE community.
As a Gay Man, it can be difficult to accept oneself due to internal shame and living in a heteronormative society. We learned at a young age how to protect ourselves from stigma and discrimination by numbing pain, overcompensating, misusing substances, and in some cases living a dual life. These strategies once protected us, but now negatively influence our emotions, thoughts, relationships, and view of the world. I help Gay Men who are struggling with their sexual orientation, living in or out of the closet, living with HIV, afraid to disclose their status, in relationship conflict, and more.
Lauren Penner | Dallas Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
As an LGBTQIA+ identified therapist, I know the challenges and joys of being yourself.
Anxiety and shame, flashbacks of the past, and trauma may be affecting your relationships, self-esteem, or the ability to be your authentic self. I provide therapy for adult and child survivors of childhood trauma, religious trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, grief, and the LGBTQIA+ community who want to heal from the past with a compassionate guide. Together we will extend compassion toward yourself for the behaviors or patterns that have served you in some way to survive and cope with overwhelming experiences, while also empowering you to have choices to move forward as you heal.
As an LGBTQIA+ identified therapist, I know the challenges and joys of being yourself.
Anxiety and shame, flashbacks of the past, and trauma may be affecting your relationships, self-esteem, or the ability to be your authentic self. I provide therapy for adult and child survivors of childhood trauma, religious trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, grief, and the LGBTQIA+ community who want to heal from the past with a compassionate guide. Together we will extend compassion toward yourself for the behaviors or patterns that have served you in some way to survive and cope with overwhelming experiences, while also empowering you to have choices to move forward as you heal.
Dylan Inserra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I work with people wanting to process and heal from trauma, the LGBT+ population, men's issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples and people exploring non-monogamy.
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, identity, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to help you find healing, clarity, and a path forward. I am passionate about working with people wanting to process and heal from trauma, people wanting to use EMDR, the LGBT+ population, anxiety or sex/sexuality-related issues as well as couples wanting to improve their relationships and people exploring polyamory, non-monogamy or open relationships. I have a drive for helping people heal and grow and take great care to develop a unique treatment plan to meet your needs while offering a safe and supportive space.
I work with people wanting to process and heal from trauma, the LGBT+ population, men's issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples and people exploring non-monogamy.
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, identity, or relationship struggles? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to help you find healing, clarity, and a path forward. I am passionate about working with people wanting to process and heal from trauma, people wanting to use EMDR, the LGBT+ population, anxiety or sex/sexuality-related issues as well as couples wanting to improve their relationships and people exploring polyamory, non-monogamy or open relationships. I have a drive for helping people heal and grow and take great care to develop a unique treatment plan to meet your needs while offering a safe and supportive space.
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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.