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Innovative Counseling Partners PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Berwyn, IL 60402
Nuestra voluntad de emprender un viaje para encontrar la curación y la recuperación para que pueda vivir su mejor vida es valiente. Este proceso vulnerable es mejor respaldado por alguien que pueda escucharlo y comunicarse con respeto con empatía y compasión. Es importante que sepa que no está solo.
Nuestra voluntad de emprender un viaje para encontrar la curación y la recuperación para que pueda vivir su mejor vida es valiente. Este proceso vulnerable es mejor respaldado por alguien que pueda escucharlo y comunicarse con respeto con empatía y compasión. Es importante que sepa que no está solo.
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Eduardo Mauricio Cristiano-Hernandez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Con un profundo compromiso a la inclusión, adopto una comprensión profunda a los desafíos únicos que enfrenta la comunidad LGBTQ+, los inmigrantes y grupos marginados en el pais.
Mi cliente "ideal" se presenta a sesion listX y dispuestX a hacer el trabajo. Me esfuerzo por encontrar a los clientes donde se encuentran en el proceso de terapia. Sin embargo, también animo a mis clientes a trabajar juntos. Soy un terapeuta empático y sin prejuicios que fomenta el diálogo abierto y empodera a los clientes para explorar sus sentimientos, superar los desafíos y fomentar conexiones más saludables con sus seres queridos.
Con un profundo compromiso a la inclusión, adopto una comprensión profunda a los desafíos únicos que enfrenta la comunidad LGBTQ+, los inmigrantes y grupos marginados en el pais.
Mi cliente "ideal" se presenta a sesion listX y dispuestX a hacer el trabajo. Me esfuerzo por encontrar a los clientes donde se encuentran en el proceso de terapia. Sin embargo, también animo a mis clientes a trabajar juntos. Soy un terapeuta empático y sin prejuicios que fomenta el diálogo abierto y empodera a los clientes para explorar sus sentimientos, superar los desafíos y fomentar conexiones más saludables con sus seres queridos.
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Hola! Soy una trabajadora social bilingüe apasionada por ayudar a otros alcanzar su verdadero potencial centrándose en crear una conexión positiva entre el cuerpo y la mente. Estoy aquí para ofrecer mi apoyo incondicional y trabajar junto a ti para alcanzar tus metas. Espero enseñarte que hasta en los tiempos difíciles de la vida, siempre hay espacio para la resilencia, crecimiento, y cuidado personal.
Hola! Soy una trabajadora social bilingüe apasionada por ayudar a otros alcanzar su verdadero potencial centrándose en crear una conexión positiva entre el cuerpo y la mente. Estoy aquí para ofrecer mi apoyo incondicional y trabajar junto a ti para alcanzar tus metas. Espero enseñarte que hasta en los tiempos difíciles de la vida, siempre hay espacio para la resilencia, crecimiento, y cuidado personal.
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Flores Wellness & Consulting, P.C.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
Considero la terapia como el proceso de invertir en tu crecimiento como persona. Nuestro trabajo se centraría en aumentar las habilidades de afrontamiento y procesar el dolor del pasado para sentirte libre en el presente. La meta es en ayudarte estar mas fuerte en tus relaciones, en tu identidad como persona, y tener mas confianza para alcanzar tus metas. Realmente creo que con el apoyo y la comprensión, usted tiene la capacidad para alcanzar sus objetivos.
Considero la terapia como el proceso de invertir en tu crecimiento como persona. Nuestro trabajo se centraría en aumentar las habilidades de afrontamiento y procesar el dolor del pasado para sentirte libre en el presente. La meta es en ayudarte estar mas fuerte en tus relaciones, en tu identidad como persona, y tener mas confianza para alcanzar tus metas. Realmente creo que con el apoyo y la comprensión, usted tiene la capacidad para alcanzar sus objetivos.
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Riverside, IL 60546
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
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Susan L Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
Feeling stuck? A Chicago Social Worker of the Year (National Association of Social Workers). Published, award-winning author in the field. 25+ yrs experience. English, Spanish. AAMFT clinical member/supervisor. Respectful, skilled, organized, friendly, approachable. Model based approach. LGBTQIA. Goal based, non-pathologizing strength-based model. Highly recommended as humanistic, safe, therapist, trainer and consultant. Popular TEDx Talk: Secrets of a Couples Counselor: 3 steps to Happier Relationships available to watch on Youtube, through my website or google Susan Adler TEDx. www.susanLadler.com
Feeling stuck? A Chicago Social Worker of the Year (National Association of Social Workers). Published, award-winning author in the field. 25+ yrs experience. English, Spanish. AAMFT clinical member/supervisor. Respectful, skilled, organized, friendly, approachable. Model based approach. LGBTQIA. Goal based, non-pathologizing strength-based model. Highly recommended as humanistic, safe, therapist, trainer and consultant. Popular TEDx Talk: Secrets of a Couples Counselor: 3 steps to Happier Relationships available to watch on Youtube, through my website or google Susan Adler TEDx. www.susanLadler.com
![Photo of Carolina Kuhl, LSW, MSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fab81130-4db5-4b97-b781-833aa3e5308b/1/320x400.jpeg)
The thought of starting therapy can be overwhelming, but I appreciate you for making the effort to figure out what's best for you! It's never late to start watering the wilted parts of yourself you've forgotten about. Sometimes you may need more guidance, a fresh perspective, or a chisme break. Whatever it is, we can sort through life's uncertainties together. As a multicultural queer Latina, I believe access and representation in therapy for the Latine community is crucial in eliminating mental health stigma. Aquí puedes tomar su tiempo, you can take your time here and find the pilas or batteries our people keep asking us to get.
The thought of starting therapy can be overwhelming, but I appreciate you for making the effort to figure out what's best for you! It's never late to start watering the wilted parts of yourself you've forgotten about. Sometimes you may need more guidance, a fresh perspective, or a chisme break. Whatever it is, we can sort through life's uncertainties together. As a multicultural queer Latina, I believe access and representation in therapy for the Latine community is crucial in eliminating mental health stigma. Aquí puedes tomar su tiempo, you can take your time here and find the pilas or batteries our people keep asking us to get.
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Building Resiliency Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Dominican University. I have ten years of experience as a therapist. I was raised in the city of Chicago, bicultural, Spanish-speaking, and culturally sensitive. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My background includes working with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, major life changes, and the LGBTQ community.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Dominican University. I have ten years of experience as a therapist. I was raised in the city of Chicago, bicultural, Spanish-speaking, and culturally sensitive. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My background includes working with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, major life changes, and the LGBTQ community.
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Riverside, IL 60546
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
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Dr. Genoveva Soto
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, IL 60546 (Online Only)
I am passionate about providing mental health support to Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ communities, regardless of immigration status. My goal is to contribute to the healing process of individuals holding marginalized identities. I am not in search of 'ideal clients', just individuals looking to integrate practical skills, effect change, improve quality of life, and perhaps heal wounds inherited through generational trauma.
I am passionate about providing mental health support to Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ communities, regardless of immigration status. My goal is to contribute to the healing process of individuals holding marginalized identities. I am not in search of 'ideal clients', just individuals looking to integrate practical skills, effect change, improve quality of life, and perhaps heal wounds inherited through generational trauma.
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Sandra Armendariz, LPC, is an empathic and compassionate therapist who offers each client guidance, support, and knowledge as they discover their inner wisdom and resilience. Sandra earned a graduate degree in clinical mental health from Adler University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Central University of Ecuador. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Sandra worked around the world as a therapist and graduate level teacher. She helps teens and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflicts, domestic abuse, and more.
Sandra Armendariz, LPC, is an empathic and compassionate therapist who offers each client guidance, support, and knowledge as they discover their inner wisdom and resilience. Sandra earned a graduate degree in clinical mental health from Adler University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Central University of Ecuador. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Sandra worked around the world as a therapist and graduate level teacher. She helps teens and adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflicts, domestic abuse, and more.
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Irmarie D Rios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melrose Park, IL 60160 (Online Only)
Hello! Hola! and Bienvenidos to Raices. Raices Behavioral Health PLLC was created with the intentions of providing quality mental health care to the Latinx community. Raices which means "roots" celebrates and embraces your identidad and cultura. Our main goal is for you to feel en confianza, so you can finally have a therapist who you can relate with. My Name is Irmarie D. Rios (she/her). I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English y Spanglish) and bicultural first generation Latina. I have a master's degree in Clinical counseling with a Latino Mental Health specialization.
Hello! Hola! and Bienvenidos to Raices. Raices Behavioral Health PLLC was created with the intentions of providing quality mental health care to the Latinx community. Raices which means "roots" celebrates and embraces your identidad and cultura. Our main goal is for you to feel en confianza, so you can finally have a therapist who you can relate with. My Name is Irmarie D. Rios (she/her). I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English y Spanglish) and bicultural first generation Latina. I have a master's degree in Clinical counseling with a Latino Mental Health specialization.
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Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
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I understand the wrenching, sickening feeling you get in your stomach when life keeps hitting you with stressors over and over again. We can fix that and I can help you feel better as fast as possible. I conduct virtual therapy sessions with adults in both Illinois and California and I have the training and expertise to address your mental health issues, whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, college-related challenges, and so much more. If you're looking for immediate relief and are ready to make serious changes to overcome life's difficulties, then let's work together.
I understand the wrenching, sickening feeling you get in your stomach when life keeps hitting you with stressors over and over again. We can fix that and I can help you feel better as fast as possible. I conduct virtual therapy sessions with adults in both Illinois and California and I have the training and expertise to address your mental health issues, whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, college-related challenges, and so much more. If you're looking for immediate relief and are ready to make serious changes to overcome life's difficulties, then let's work together.
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Life is never straightforward, and we are often left facing changes that are both surprising and difficult to navigate. Our routines are thrown off and we find ourselves living life in ways that we never imagined. Yet, as uncertain as it all may feel, we try to manage these struggles as best we can. It is through the turmoil we encounter and the perseverance that follows that we truly learn the essence of our souls. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges. or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you as you explore through your journey of self-discovery.
Life is never straightforward, and we are often left facing changes that are both surprising and difficult to navigate. Our routines are thrown off and we find ourselves living life in ways that we never imagined. Yet, as uncertain as it all may feel, we try to manage these struggles as best we can. It is through the turmoil we encounter and the perseverance that follows that we truly learn the essence of our souls. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges. or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you as you explore through your journey of self-discovery.
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Amina Mussa
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ICDVP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, IL 60546 (Online Only)
Life transitions and difficulties often can be overwhelming to go through alone. We sometimes need guidance and support to overcome life challenges and to achieve our goals. You may be struggling with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or chronic mental health disorders. Ultimately, you want to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life, free from the limitations and obstacles that have been holding you back. We can work together to achieve your goals and work towards the process of self-discovery and healing.
Life transitions and difficulties often can be overwhelming to go through alone. We sometimes need guidance and support to overcome life challenges and to achieve our goals. You may be struggling with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or chronic mental health disorders. Ultimately, you want to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life, free from the limitations and obstacles that have been holding you back. We can work together to achieve your goals and work towards the process of self-discovery and healing.
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
![Photo of Dr. Yvette Medina, LCPC, CADC, CAMS II, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/912cb4c2-906d-458c-afff-433f6e9a3d7d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! My name is Yvette Medina and I am a bicultural Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois with a sense of humor and a love for helping people. I have 18 years experience working in the mental health field. I am so happy that you are taking the first step in taking care of yourself. I applaud you as you enter this journey. I understand that it is not always easy meeting with a stranger and sharing your fears and vulnerabilities, however, after a few minutes of introductions and exchanged pleasantries we will no longer be strangers. Allow me to help you onto your journey as you discover your inner self.
Welcome! My name is Yvette Medina and I am a bicultural Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois with a sense of humor and a love for helping people. I have 18 years experience working in the mental health field. I am so happy that you are taking the first step in taking care of yourself. I applaud you as you enter this journey. I understand that it is not always easy meeting with a stranger and sharing your fears and vulnerabilities, however, after a few minutes of introductions and exchanged pleasantries we will no longer be strangers. Allow me to help you onto your journey as you discover your inner self.
![Photo of Dr. Heidi D Schwartz, PsyD, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48790179-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Heidi D Schwartz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
River Forest, IL 60305
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. My clinical work centers around helping people develop satisfying relationships and lifestyles. We will work collaboratively to help you heal old wounds and make insightful meaning of your patterns of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors as they impact your current functioning and relationships. I will help you develop inner strength and creativity to remedy depression, anxiety, and unhappiness. Ultimately, you will ably make intentional choices about managing your life, goals, work, and relationships.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. My clinical work centers around helping people develop satisfying relationships and lifestyles. We will work collaboratively to help you heal old wounds and make insightful meaning of your patterns of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors as they impact your current functioning and relationships. I will help you develop inner strength and creativity to remedy depression, anxiety, and unhappiness. Ultimately, you will ably make intentional choices about managing your life, goals, work, and relationships.
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Samuel I Villaseñor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Riverside, IL 60546 (Online Only)
As a bilingual-bicultural, indigenous Latinx licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to join you and collaborate with you. I believe our environment and culture play a significant role in our behavior, influencing how we show up in the different spaces we navigate. One of the goals in therapy is to understand how the systems and spaces you interact with are impacting the various dimensions of you. Typical issues I work with include substance use management, adjustment, anxiety, life changes, gender, cultural, racial, sexual identity exploration, loss, grief, and trauma.
As a bilingual-bicultural, indigenous Latinx licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to join you and collaborate with you. I believe our environment and culture play a significant role in our behavior, influencing how we show up in the different spaces we navigate. One of the goals in therapy is to understand how the systems and spaces you interact with are impacting the various dimensions of you. Typical issues I work with include substance use management, adjustment, anxiety, life changes, gender, cultural, racial, sexual identity exploration, loss, grief, and trauma.
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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.