LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Langley, BC
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Registered Clinical Counsellor licensed in British Columbia. Working with me you’ll begin to discover your unique sense of self that will help you navigate life's challenges with grounded confidence. I combine evidence-based interventions to help you build a personal 'tool kit' to approach your mental health needs on a regular basis. Overall, my clients notice an increase in psychological resiliency; an increase in confidence and self-direction; and a decreased desire to please others in a way that they lose themselves in the process.
I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Registered Clinical Counsellor licensed in British Columbia. Working with me you’ll begin to discover your unique sense of self that will help you navigate life's challenges with grounded confidence. I combine evidence-based interventions to help you build a personal 'tool kit' to approach your mental health needs on a regular basis. Overall, my clients notice an increase in psychological resiliency; an increase in confidence and self-direction; and a decreased desire to please others in a way that they lose themselves in the process.
Erin Miller Schumann
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of expertise include trauma-informed care for those with neurodivergence, members of the LGBTQ+ community, gender and sexuality counselling, religious trauma, somatic body based counselling, and play therapy.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Counselling Art Therapist. I am CVAP and FNHA qualified. I believe that everyone should have access to holistic equity-based counselling. As such, I am passionate about creating a safe, respectful, and validating space for you to explore your mental health and lived experiences through traditional talk therapy with the option of art and the art making process. Sometimes words do not get our important thoughts and feelings quite right, and art can be a great way to explore what lies within. No art experience needed!
My areas of expertise include trauma-informed care for those with neurodivergence, members of the LGBTQ+ community, gender and sexuality counselling, religious trauma, somatic body based counselling, and play therapy.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Counselling Art Therapist. I am CVAP and FNHA qualified. I believe that everyone should have access to holistic equity-based counselling. As such, I am passionate about creating a safe, respectful, and validating space for you to explore your mental health and lived experiences through traditional talk therapy with the option of art and the art making process. Sometimes words do not get our important thoughts and feelings quite right, and art can be a great way to explore what lies within. No art experience needed!
Tricia Antoniuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V1M
Waitlist for new clients
If you have Relationship Problems, if you want Counselling for Coming Out and Sexual Identity Questions as a Lesbian, Gay, or Transgender person, if you have experienced Childhood Abuse, Relationship Abuse or Trauma, or if you are looking for Counselling for Stress, Depression and Anxiety, I can help.
Imagine finding Hope & Passion in your Life... If you feel stuck or frustrated, in emotional pain or a struggling relationship, counselling can help. With respect and patience we will discover how you can meet your deep longings and be free to be your truest self. You deserve to feel good about you. I work with gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, and straight youth and adults. I want you to have the inner freedom to be who you were meant to be. I want you to feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life.
If you have Relationship Problems, if you want Counselling for Coming Out and Sexual Identity Questions as a Lesbian, Gay, or Transgender person, if you have experienced Childhood Abuse, Relationship Abuse or Trauma, or if you are looking for Counselling for Stress, Depression and Anxiety, I can help.
Imagine finding Hope & Passion in your Life... If you feel stuck or frustrated, in emotional pain or a struggling relationship, counselling can help. With respect and patience we will discover how you can meet your deep longings and be free to be your truest self. You deserve to feel good about you. I work with gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, and straight youth and adults. I want you to have the inner freedom to be who you were meant to be. I want you to feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life.
People seek counselling for different reasons: tragedies and traumas, personal struggles, unanticipated forks in the road of our lives, or questioning the path we are on. I strongly believe in the resilience and strength of each individual to find these answers, and I believe that I can be a valuable guide in helping you find these answers. I welcome individuals and couples from all walks of life and backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and non-traditional couples, as well as first-responders and members of the military.
People seek counselling for different reasons: tragedies and traumas, personal struggles, unanticipated forks in the road of our lives, or questioning the path we are on. I strongly believe in the resilience and strength of each individual to find these answers, and I believe that I can be a valuable guide in helping you find these answers. I welcome individuals and couples from all walks of life and backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and non-traditional couples, as well as first-responders and members of the military.
I have experience working with children, youth and adults who face challenges in mental health, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am an LGBTQIA+ supporter and have worked closely with children and their families.
I have experience working with children, youth and adults who face challenges in mental health, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am an LGBTQIA+ supporter and have worked closely with children and their families.
Shelleena Susan Hackett
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V2Y
A little bit about me: I am a queer, pansexual, polyamorous woman, that has experience navigating through sexual orientation exploration and ethical non-monogamy.
Welcome! Are you looking for guidance in your journey? Sometimes speaking with someone can help us all achieve some direction, purpose, deeper understanding or simply some grounding. If you're searching for someone that can guide you to a deeper self-discovery, growth or confidence in going against the stereotypical story - you've found me. I am a polyamory/ethical non-monogamy affirming, sex-positive, anti-oppressive counsellor. I am available for individual counselling and safe for queer and trans communities, and my passion is relationship counselling.
A little bit about me: I am a queer, pansexual, polyamorous woman, that has experience navigating through sexual orientation exploration and ethical non-monogamy.
Welcome! Are you looking for guidance in your journey? Sometimes speaking with someone can help us all achieve some direction, purpose, deeper understanding or simply some grounding. If you're searching for someone that can guide you to a deeper self-discovery, growth or confidence in going against the stereotypical story - you've found me. I am a polyamory/ethical non-monogamy affirming, sex-positive, anti-oppressive counsellor. I am available for individual counselling and safe for queer and trans communities, and my passion is relationship counselling.
I know that accessing counselling takes courage and I am glad you have landed on my page. Both my lived experience as a queer woman of colour and my training help guide therapy. We will work together collaboratively towards your healing and growth. My experience allows me to see the importance of cultural values and beliefs but also how that may impact an individual in a culturally diverse society. I work from a trauma informed and culturally inclusive perspective. I use an approach that uses the client's strengths to foster growth and promote mental wellness.
I know that accessing counselling takes courage and I am glad you have landed on my page. Both my lived experience as a queer woman of colour and my training help guide therapy. We will work together collaboratively towards your healing and growth. My experience allows me to see the importance of cultural values and beliefs but also how that may impact an individual in a culturally diverse society. I work from a trauma informed and culturally inclusive perspective. I use an approach that uses the client's strengths to foster growth and promote mental wellness.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed and want to get back in touch with your values, feel safe in your body, and live a meaningful, empowering life, I would love to work with you. It is human to struggle - whether it be with powerful emotions, strained relationships, confusing thoughts, or anything else under the sun. I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who supports adults of all ages, abilities, and identities. If you are looking for a safe relationship in which to explore and understand yourself and the world around you, I might be a good fit for your needs.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed and want to get back in touch with your values, feel safe in your body, and live a meaningful, empowering life, I would love to work with you. It is human to struggle - whether it be with powerful emotions, strained relationships, confusing thoughts, or anything else under the sun. I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who supports adults of all ages, abilities, and identities. If you are looking for a safe relationship in which to explore and understand yourself and the world around you, I might be a good fit for your needs.
Dawn Serra
Counsellor, MC, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Langley, BC V2Y
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples (poly, queer, LGBTQIA2S affirming).
My ideal clients are: 1) people in bigger/fat bodies who are breaking up with diet culture, 2) couples seeking relationship support, and 3) counsellors & therapists. Many of my clients are looking for ways to come home to their body, are struggling with eating disorders, or want to examine their relationship to boundaries & pleasure. Clients often reach out because I practice from a Health at Every Size(R)/anti-diet framework. Couples seek me out because I offer a gentle, playful, skilled container for strengthening and/or repairing their relationship. Therapists appreciate my experience & ability to hold nuance.
I work with individuals and couples (poly, queer, LGBTQIA2S affirming).
My ideal clients are: 1) people in bigger/fat bodies who are breaking up with diet culture, 2) couples seeking relationship support, and 3) counsellors & therapists. Many of my clients are looking for ways to come home to their body, are struggling with eating disorders, or want to examine their relationship to boundaries & pleasure. Clients often reach out because I practice from a Health at Every Size(R)/anti-diet framework. Couples seek me out because I offer a gentle, playful, skilled container for strengthening and/or repairing their relationship. Therapists appreciate my experience & ability to hold nuance.
Allison Esau
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V2Y
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is fascinated by the human experience, and by how much transformative healing can happen within a safe and trusting connection. I bring kindness and curiosity to my work, and know we all have an innate ability to heal and connect more deeply to the self and others. I support individuals with issues relating to religious/ spiritual trauma, regulating emotions, communicating more effectively, LGBTQIA+ and changes/adjustments in adolescence and early adulthood. I also have experience supporting other counsellors.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is fascinated by the human experience, and by how much transformative healing can happen within a safe and trusting connection. I bring kindness and curiosity to my work, and know we all have an innate ability to heal and connect more deeply to the self and others. I support individuals with issues relating to religious/ spiritual trauma, regulating emotions, communicating more effectively, LGBTQIA+ and changes/adjustments in adolescence and early adulthood. I also have experience supporting other counsellors.
Carlene Walterhouse (Wellness With Carlene)
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V1M (Online Only)
She is HAES aligned and LGBTQ+ affirming.
Carlene is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Somatic Practitioner and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Her work often centres those whose relationship with food, sexuality, their body, and mental health is influenced by their current or past spiritual beliefs, religious trauma and/or complex and developmental trauma.
She is HAES aligned and LGBTQ+ affirming.
Carlene is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Somatic Practitioner and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Her work often centres those whose relationship with food, sexuality, their body, and mental health is influenced by their current or past spiritual beliefs, religious trauma and/or complex and developmental trauma.
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Relationships of all kinds welcome (monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQ+).
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Clients often share fears of changing the status quo, finances, and kids without knowing the relationship can improve. We fall in love and create a vision of our ideal relationship, but how do we grow together to create it? I’m here to help you get to the next level of your relationship. When complaints turn to criticism, and you’re stuck in a detrimental pattern, it's hard to see how your relationship can improve.
Relationships of all kinds welcome (monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQ+).
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Clients often share fears of changing the status quo, finances, and kids without knowing the relationship can improve. We fall in love and create a vision of our ideal relationship, but how do we grow together to create it? I’m here to help you get to the next level of your relationship. When complaints turn to criticism, and you’re stuck in a detrimental pattern, it's hard to see how your relationship can improve.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A (Online Only)
As a trans and queer person myself, I support folks in the queer and trans community in multiple ways.
Do you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, and struggling to connect? Have you been labelled “difficult” or “too sensitive” by others? I’ve been there. I work with autistic and AuDHD adults to help you feel heard. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand the challenges of forming and keeping relationships, managing our sensitive nervous systems, and dealing with meltdowns/shutdowns. My neurodiversity-centered, compassion-focused, approach grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) meets you where you are, supporting your self-discovery journey.
As a trans and queer person myself, I support folks in the queer and trans community in multiple ways.
Do you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, and struggling to connect? Have you been labelled “difficult” or “too sensitive” by others? I’ve been there. I work with autistic and AuDHD adults to help you feel heard. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand the challenges of forming and keeping relationships, managing our sensitive nervous systems, and dealing with meltdowns/shutdowns. My neurodiversity-centered, compassion-focused, approach grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) meets you where you are, supporting your self-discovery journey.
Our therapists help with a variety of presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain management, identity, workplace issues and much more. Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services utilizes the expertise of master level therapists registered psychologists. We have several offices conveniently located in the Fraser Valley and also offer telehealth. We're easy to find and easy to work with.
Our therapists help with a variety of presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain management, identity, workplace issues and much more. Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services utilizes the expertise of master level therapists registered psychologists. We have several offices conveniently located in the Fraser Valley and also offer telehealth. We're easy to find and easy to work with.
I specialize in supporting vulnerable youth and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, shame, self-acceptance, addiction, trauma, abuse, and intrusive thoughts. I believe that people are innately resilient and have access to everything they need to move towards healing and that my role is to help you access and leverage this innate wisdom and ability located within.
I specialize in supporting vulnerable youth and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, shame, self-acceptance, addiction, trauma, abuse, and intrusive thoughts. I believe that people are innately resilient and have access to everything they need to move towards healing and that my role is to help you access and leverage this innate wisdom and ability located within.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns such as post-trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, values-alignment, emotional development, and matters related to self-esteem, confidence, and empowerment.
Are you looking for a therapist who will accept you for who you are, right now, without judgement? Maybe you have long-term trauma that hasn't been addressed, or have parts of yourself that feel too shameful to speak about. I, too, have been there and realize how it is to feel vulnerable. With warmth and compassion, I will help you to address the vulnerable parts of yourself and look to your inner sense of knowing to bring them to light in a way that is trauma-informed and sensitive to your needs. I believe that only you what you truly need, and I can provide a supportive atmosphere for your self-work.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns such as post-trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, values-alignment, emotional development, and matters related to self-esteem, confidence, and empowerment.
Are you looking for a therapist who will accept you for who you are, right now, without judgement? Maybe you have long-term trauma that hasn't been addressed, or have parts of yourself that feel too shameful to speak about. I, too, have been there and realize how it is to feel vulnerable. With warmth and compassion, I will help you to address the vulnerable parts of yourself and look to your inner sense of knowing to bring them to light in a way that is trauma-informed and sensitive to your needs. I believe that only you what you truly need, and I can provide a supportive atmosphere for your self-work.
Specializing in: Health and Wellness, 2S Lgbtqia+ and Gender Affirming Care, Personal Healing and Resilience, Trauma Healing, Depression and Anxiety, Indigenous Focused, Self-Empowerment.
I am deeply passionate about using client-centred, trauma-informed, and liberation discourse counseling strategies to foster engagement and empowerment through a holistic approach to wellness. My goal is to create a supportive and transformative experience for each client, whether in the comfort of a private office or the tranquility of the great outdoors. Additionally, as a proud member of Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation, it is important to me to integrate Indigenous ways of healing into my practice.
Specializing in: Health and Wellness, 2S Lgbtqia+ and Gender Affirming Care, Personal Healing and Resilience, Trauma Healing, Depression and Anxiety, Indigenous Focused, Self-Empowerment.
I am deeply passionate about using client-centred, trauma-informed, and liberation discourse counseling strategies to foster engagement and empowerment through a holistic approach to wellness. My goal is to create a supportive and transformative experience for each client, whether in the comfort of a private office or the tranquility of the great outdoors. Additionally, as a proud member of Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation, it is important to me to integrate Indigenous ways of healing into my practice.
We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!
We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!
Catherine Giffin
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M (Online Only)
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” -Brene Brown. Whether you’re new to therapy or a returning client, welcome! Starting this process can be challenging. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I strive to create a safe space for us to work collaboratively, navigating through possible barriers causing you to feel stuck or discouraged. We are all unique and complex; together we can couragously address challenges related to self, relationships, sexuality, work/school, and struggles within community/family/friends, with the goal to create greater clarity, peace of mind, and meaningful actions!
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” -Brene Brown. Whether you’re new to therapy or a returning client, welcome! Starting this process can be challenging. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I strive to create a safe space for us to work collaboratively, navigating through possible barriers causing you to feel stuck or discouraged. We are all unique and complex; together we can couragously address challenges related to self, relationships, sexuality, work/school, and struggles within community/family/friends, with the goal to create greater clarity, peace of mind, and meaningful actions!
Welcome to a nurturing environment where you are encouraged to express yourself freely. Here, you can explore your experiences through words or with the transformative power of art when words alone don’t suffice. Whether you’re facing immediate life challenges, relationship conflicts, past burdens, unexpected obstacles, or other aspects of life, I am here to support you. As an art therapist who integrates various counselling theories, I provide a safe & respectful space where your voice is heard & your story is witnessed & valued.
Welcome to a nurturing environment where you are encouraged to express yourself freely. Here, you can explore your experiences through words or with the transformative power of art when words alone don’t suffice. Whether you’re facing immediate life challenges, relationship conflicts, past burdens, unexpected obstacles, or other aspects of life, I am here to support you. As an art therapist who integrates various counselling theories, I provide a safe & respectful space where your voice is heard & your story is witnessed & valued.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme 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 marginalisation 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 specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.