LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hutchinson, MN
Kaitlin Rooney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Hello! Are you seeking some support but feel unclear about what you need right now? Are you encountering challenges coping with all the changes taking place in your life, in your relationships, and within yourself? Are you feeling or suppressing emotions that you do not want to feel? If any of these questions resonate with you, I may be able to help. Seeking help is the first courageous step toward the healing process & overall wellness. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra support. Therapy can be the key to increasing insight into relationships you have with yourself and others.
Hello! Are you seeking some support but feel unclear about what you need right now? Are you encountering challenges coping with all the changes taking place in your life, in your relationships, and within yourself? Are you feeling or suppressing emotions that you do not want to feel? If any of these questions resonate with you, I may be able to help. Seeking help is the first courageous step toward the healing process & overall wellness. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra support. Therapy can be the key to increasing insight into relationships you have with yourself and others.
Brianna Harguth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Hutchinson, MN 55350
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Hutchinson, MN. Life can throw us some hard challenges, and I'm here to help. I try my best to provide a safe spot for you to feel heard and supported with whatever you may be facing.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Hutchinson, MN. Life can throw us some hard challenges, and I'm here to help. I try my best to provide a safe spot for you to feel heard and supported with whatever you may be facing.
Serenity Mental Health Services
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutchinson, MN 55350
At Serenity Mental Health Services, we enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. We are passionate about what we do, and feel great joy when we see individuals make positive changes towards their recovery goals. We have experience in treating many diagnoses, utilizing several different treatment modalities. We work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. We also offer ARMHS, and CTSS!
At Serenity Mental Health Services, we enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. We are passionate about what we do, and feel great joy when we see individuals make positive changes towards their recovery goals. We have experience in treating many diagnoses, utilizing several different treatment modalities. We work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. We also offer ARMHS, and CTSS!
Do you need help finding direction or clarity? Are you struggling with a personal problem or relationship? Do you need a safe, non-biased place to share your concerns? If so, I would like to help. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and a positive direction for therapy. Genuineness, respect and empathy are the essential components of my therapeutic style. I strive to provide a place where clients feel accepted and valued regardless of their life situations. My passion is to help others who are struggling in their lives or their relationships and want to change the direction of their lives.
Do you need help finding direction or clarity? Are you struggling with a personal problem or relationship? Do you need a safe, non-biased place to share your concerns? If so, I would like to help. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and a positive direction for therapy. Genuineness, respect and empathy are the essential components of my therapeutic style. I strive to provide a place where clients feel accepted and valued regardless of their life situations. My passion is to help others who are struggling in their lives or their relationships and want to change the direction of their lives.
Online Therapists
Nicholas Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55415
My experience spans a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels 1 and 2), ADHD, PTSD, grief, addiction, and LGBTQIA+ issues, among others.
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
My experience spans a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels 1 and 2), ADHD, PTSD, grief, addiction, and LGBTQIA+ issues, among others.
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
I am honored to collaborate with clients who have difficulties involving sexual health, anxiety, gender identity & sexuality, unresolved grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and more. My practice is non-judgmental and client centered. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and enjoy work with LGBTQIA+ folks of all life stages. My goal is empowerment of clients through developing new tools, with the focus of deconstructing narratives and rewriting them for the better.
I am honored to collaborate with clients who have difficulties involving sexual health, anxiety, gender identity & sexuality, unresolved grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and more. My practice is non-judgmental and client centered. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and enjoy work with LGBTQIA+ folks of all life stages. My goal is empowerment of clients through developing new tools, with the focus of deconstructing narratives and rewriting them for the better.
I value body, sex, and weight positivity, Queer celebration, and am welcoming of kink and poly/non-monogamous relationships.
Making change and asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. I’m Jenna (She/Her), and my work focuses on building connection and holding a safe space for clients to feel the full range of their experiences. Finding comfort in the uncomfortable, we can change old patterns that don’t serve us anymore, communicate our needs, and cultivate social justice and joy. I am here to celebrate and support your unique passions, and to learn from you what matters most in your life. I work with clients to build resilience and self-esteem, reduce stress, heal from trauma, and achieve greater self-awareness.
I value body, sex, and weight positivity, Queer celebration, and am welcoming of kink and poly/non-monogamous relationships.
Making change and asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. I’m Jenna (She/Her), and my work focuses on building connection and holding a safe space for clients to feel the full range of their experiences. Finding comfort in the uncomfortable, we can change old patterns that don’t serve us anymore, communicate our needs, and cultivate social justice and joy. I am here to celebrate and support your unique passions, and to learn from you what matters most in your life. I work with clients to build resilience and self-esteem, reduce stress, heal from trauma, and achieve greater self-awareness.
Hello! I'm Joe, and I am deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for everyone to explore their journey. With a background as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health, I have developed specializations including LGBTQ+ related concerns, anxiety and depression management, and enhancing self-worth and self-esteem. These specialties, along with training and experience in additional areas, enable me to guide you through life's uncertainties with empathy and compassion, tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs.
Hello! I'm Joe, and I am deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for everyone to explore their journey. With a background as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health, I have developed specializations including LGBTQ+ related concerns, anxiety and depression management, and enhancing self-worth and self-esteem. These specialties, along with training and experience in additional areas, enable me to guide you through life's uncertainties with empathy and compassion, tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks, trauma survivors, and asylum-seekers.
Clients often come to me seeking a queer therapist who isn't afraid to truly sit in the hard feelings and approach themes related to trauma, identity, and relationships. Sessions with me are grounded the values of humility, genuineness, depth, humor, curiosity, and relationship. Together we can explore how the past shows up in your present, truly feel and sit with hard emotions, and deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your inner world.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks, trauma survivors, and asylum-seekers.
Clients often come to me seeking a queer therapist who isn't afraid to truly sit in the hard feelings and approach themes related to trauma, identity, and relationships. Sessions with me are grounded the values of humility, genuineness, depth, humor, curiosity, and relationship. Together we can explore how the past shows up in your present, truly feel and sit with hard emotions, and deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your inner world.
Liz Powell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Waitlist for new clients
Liz’s approach to mental health takes into account individual concerns as well as a systemic awareness of her clients’ backgrounds, relationships, lifestyles, cultures and values. Liz enjoys working with clients with a variety of mental health needs and backgrounds. She considers herself to be a culturally/racially sensitive therapist, LGBTQIA friendly, and practices from a non-judgmental, authentic and open-minded perspective.
Liz’s approach to mental health takes into account individual concerns as well as a systemic awareness of her clients’ backgrounds, relationships, lifestyles, cultures and values. Liz enjoys working with clients with a variety of mental health needs and backgrounds. She considers herself to be a culturally/racially sensitive therapist, LGBTQIA friendly, and practices from a non-judgmental, authentic and open-minded perspective.
Eloise von DeWitt
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with the queer and trans community and people struggling with substance use.
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.
I am passionate about working with the queer and trans community and people struggling with substance use.
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.
Lexi Kruggel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Lexi, and I am so glad you are here. I proudly identify as a queer therapist and am committed to creating a space for you to bring all parts of your identity to be seen, heard, understood, and celebrated. The therapeutic relationship we will develop together plays an essential role in establishing a safe space for you to do the work you want to do.
Hi there! My name is Lexi, and I am so glad you are here. I proudly identify as a queer therapist and am committed to creating a space for you to bring all parts of your identity to be seen, heard, understood, and celebrated. The therapeutic relationship we will develop together plays an essential role in establishing a safe space for you to do the work you want to do.
My clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, trauma, and gender/sexual identity ( LGBTQIA+).
I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
My clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, trauma, and gender/sexual identity ( LGBTQIA+).
I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
Being a gay man, I also work a lot with LGBTQ+ issues.
I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using easily understood techniques that have been consistently shown effective through research. We'll work together to understand your problems and implement practical solutions, all couched in collaboration and kindness. I'll work hard to help you and I welcome the opportunity to do so. Ultimately, I hope to help you feel empowered enough such that you no longer need me.
Being a gay man, I also work a lot with LGBTQ+ issues.
I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I do this using easily understood techniques that have been consistently shown effective through research. We'll work together to understand your problems and implement practical solutions, all couched in collaboration and kindness. I'll work hard to help you and I welcome the opportunity to do so. Ultimately, I hope to help you feel empowered enough such that you no longer need me.
I am a Mixed Race, Mexican, Second Generation immigrant, Queer Femme.
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
I am a Mixed Race, Mexican, Second Generation immigrant, Queer Femme.
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
Ashley Tokuda
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakdale, MN 55128
Queer, AuDHD identified.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues ( queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
Queer, AuDHD identified.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues ( queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
William D Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104 (Online Only)
Relationship expert, William Sawyer, is the kind, compassionate, queer, psychotherapist you want when you are coming out, transitioning, or struggling with mental health. Straight couples find their way to his practice for queer solutions to modern love. Known for his boundary pushing, sex positive approach, Will specializes in helping his clients navigate complex relationship dynamics, infidelity, and intimacy issues emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and communication for healthier more fulfilling relationships. Queer neurodivergent clients will find my
Relationship expert, William Sawyer, is the kind, compassionate, queer, psychotherapist you want when you are coming out, transitioning, or struggling with mental health. Straight couples find their way to his practice for queer solutions to modern love. Known for his boundary pushing, sex positive approach, Will specializes in helping his clients navigate complex relationship dynamics, infidelity, and intimacy issues emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and communication for healthier more fulfilling relationships. Queer neurodivergent clients will find my
Isabelle Lankhorst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104 (Online Only)
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
I am currently available to see new clients! Someone who would best fit my practice is motivated to create change in their life, even if they aren't sure how to do that yet. Someone who is seeking help with improving their mental health, working toward a personal or professional goal, coping with stressors of daily life, and/or wanting a space to be seen and heard would do well in my practice. I have experience working with a variety of goals including mental health, addiction, trauma, life transitions, chronic health conditions, as well as clients looking to explore spirituality, LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality.
I am currently available to see new clients! Someone who would best fit my practice is motivated to create change in their life, even if they aren't sure how to do that yet. Someone who is seeking help with improving their mental health, working toward a personal or professional goal, coping with stressors of daily life, and/or wanting a space to be seen and heard would do well in my practice. I have experience working with a variety of goals including mental health, addiction, trauma, life transitions, chronic health conditions, as well as clients looking to explore spirituality, LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality.
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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.