LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Carmel, IN
My name is Hope, and I have been practicing therapy for over 15 years. I know that starting therapy can feel challenging and a bit overwhelming sometimes. I will help make this initial step as easy as possible while we identify your therapy goals and create a plan for therapy that works for you. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and understand the specific challenges this community faces. I also have an extensive background working with those with sexual issues of all kinds, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and trauma. No matter the issue, we will work together to make progress!
My name is Hope, and I have been practicing therapy for over 15 years. I know that starting therapy can feel challenging and a bit overwhelming sometimes. I will help make this initial step as easy as possible while we identify your therapy goals and create a plan for therapy that works for you. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and understand the specific challenges this community faces. I also have an extensive background working with those with sexual issues of all kinds, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and trauma. No matter the issue, we will work together to make progress!
Christin Collins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Carmel, IN 46032 (Online Only)
Are you exhausted, struggling, longing for more, constantly committing to "get your life together?" Do you feel like you're constantly dropping loose ends and wonder how everyone else does it? Or are you overwhelmed, overstimulated, and overextended, jittery during the day and not sleeping at night? Has a moment in time caught you in its web and you are ready to become untangled? Are you "different" (LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, Pagan or pagan-friendly, etc.) and looking for a therapist who "gets it"? Whatever the journey has brought you, your courageous heart has led you here.
Are you exhausted, struggling, longing for more, constantly committing to "get your life together?" Do you feel like you're constantly dropping loose ends and wonder how everyone else does it? Or are you overwhelmed, overstimulated, and overextended, jittery during the day and not sleeping at night? Has a moment in time caught you in its web and you are ready to become untangled? Are you "different" (LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, Pagan or pagan-friendly, etc.) and looking for a therapist who "gets it"? Whatever the journey has brought you, your courageous heart has led you here.
For the last five years Brian has been providing therapeutic treatment to teen girls and their families, in a long term residential setting, helping guide restoration in relationships, family structure and overall mental health functioning. Brian is a generalist but does specialize in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, attachment issues, trauma related concerns, personality disorders, and other lifestyle issues such as LGBTQ+, gender, marriage and ENM lifestyles. Brian is accepting of and works closely with alternative lifestyle choices such as kink, poly and multi-partner dynamics.
For the last five years Brian has been providing therapeutic treatment to teen girls and their families, in a long term residential setting, helping guide restoration in relationships, family structure and overall mental health functioning. Brian is a generalist but does specialize in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, attachment issues, trauma related concerns, personality disorders, and other lifestyle issues such as LGBTQ+, gender, marriage and ENM lifestyles. Brian is accepting of and works closely with alternative lifestyle choices such as kink, poly and multi-partner dynamics.
Emily is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, working with individuals to process trauma and cope with high emotional sensitivity, and assisting LGBTQ+ clients in their journeys.
Emily Grimwood is board-certified by the Behavioral Health and Human Sciences Licensing Board as a licensed clinical social worker. Emily received her bachelor's in psychology from Purdue University in 2016 and master's in social work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2018. Emily has experience providing therapy services in an outpatient setting to individuals of all ages and from different backgrounds. She is a certified dialectical behavioral therapist and uses techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing as well as Theraplay-based principles.
Emily is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, working with individuals to process trauma and cope with high emotional sensitivity, and assisting LGBTQ+ clients in their journeys.
Emily Grimwood is board-certified by the Behavioral Health and Human Sciences Licensing Board as a licensed clinical social worker. Emily received her bachelor's in psychology from Purdue University in 2016 and master's in social work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 2018. Emily has experience providing therapy services in an outpatient setting to individuals of all ages and from different backgrounds. She is a certified dialectical behavioral therapist and uses techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing as well as Theraplay-based principles.
I primarily work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing individual and couples therapy. My goal is to provide a safe environment where we can explore your lived experience within the context of identity, culture, and social context. I have experience helping people work through concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, lifestyle changes, identity exploration, health problems, or just feeling “stuck”. I am also committed to maintaining an environment affirming of intersecting cultural identities, with an emphasis on social justice, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and promotion of LGBTQIA+ and sex positive values.
I primarily work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing individual and couples therapy. My goal is to provide a safe environment where we can explore your lived experience within the context of identity, culture, and social context. I have experience helping people work through concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, lifestyle changes, identity exploration, health problems, or just feeling “stuck”. I am also committed to maintaining an environment affirming of intersecting cultural identities, with an emphasis on social justice, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and promotion of LGBTQIA+ and sex positive values.
My passion is for listening to, providing guidance with, and helping people express their stories as they desire. Whether you are seeking to create a balance in life, be heard, or build your identity I am here for you. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, and the stress of life, I offer a non-judgmental and person-centered approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are now. My toolbox includes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy skills. I lean on positive psychology, expressive arts, and using your strengths. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
My passion is for listening to, providing guidance with, and helping people express their stories as they desire. Whether you are seeking to create a balance in life, be heard, or build your identity I am here for you. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, and the stress of life, I offer a non-judgmental and person-centered approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are now. My toolbox includes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy skills. I lean on positive psychology, expressive arts, and using your strengths. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
While I work with a wide range of clients, I specialize in neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ individuals, disability and chronic illness, religious trauma, attachment issues, and athletes.
Hi! I'm Cat, and I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is passionate about helping neurodivergent individuals discover their identities, heal from trauma, process late diagnosis, unlearn shame, advocate for accommodations, and more. I am autistic and ADHD myself, and I strive to create an environment where we can be our authentic, unmasked selves. I utilize an integrated, client-centered approach to meet clients where they're at. I am also disabled and COVID-cautious, meaning that I wear a mask during in-person sessions and utilize air purifiers. Thus, I also enjoy working with members of the disabled community!
While I work with a wide range of clients, I specialize in neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ individuals, disability and chronic illness, religious trauma, attachment issues, and athletes.
Hi! I'm Cat, and I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is passionate about helping neurodivergent individuals discover their identities, heal from trauma, process late diagnosis, unlearn shame, advocate for accommodations, and more. I am autistic and ADHD myself, and I strive to create an environment where we can be our authentic, unmasked selves. I utilize an integrated, client-centered approach to meet clients where they're at. I am also disabled and COVID-cautious, meaning that I wear a mask during in-person sessions and utilize air purifiers. Thus, I also enjoy working with members of the disabled community!
I work from a weight-inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming perspective.
Do you feel out-of-control with food? Do you fight with yourself about when, what, and how much to eat or exercise? Are you tired of the constant struggle with yourself and your body? I work with people grappling with these internal conflicts, whether that looks like binge-eating, restricting, or the places in-between. I welcome teens and adults who are at all stages of recovery, including those seeking help for the first time and those who have been through multiple treatment programs.
I work from a weight-inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming perspective.
Do you feel out-of-control with food? Do you fight with yourself about when, what, and how much to eat or exercise? Are you tired of the constant struggle with yourself and your body? I work with people grappling with these internal conflicts, whether that looks like binge-eating, restricting, or the places in-between. I welcome teens and adults who are at all stages of recovery, including those seeking help for the first time and those who have been through multiple treatment programs.
I have a passion for working with clients with concerns unique to the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe in a safe and open relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of change, and I value getting to know each of my clients to best understand your experiences. I believe in identifying and using your strengths and values to help you progress toward your therapy goals. Social justice is an important value of mine, and I work with clients to identify systemic factors that impact you, your relationships, and your mental health, to view the bigger picture of client problems and avoid over-pathologizing clients, especially those from marginalized communities.
I have a passion for working with clients with concerns unique to the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe in a safe and open relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of change, and I value getting to know each of my clients to best understand your experiences. I believe in identifying and using your strengths and values to help you progress toward your therapy goals. Social justice is an important value of mine, and I work with clients to identify systemic factors that impact you, your relationships, and your mental health, to view the bigger picture of client problems and avoid over-pathologizing clients, especially those from marginalized communities.
Heather Street
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carmel, IN 46032
I provide therapy for LGBTQ+ adults and individuals processing trauma. I have experience working with a wide range of clients, including transgender and nonbinary individuals, couples, older teens and college-age adults, and survivors of domestic abuse. I also facilitate the Healing Religious Trauma Group.
I provide therapy for LGBTQ+ adults and individuals processing trauma. I have experience working with a wide range of clients, including transgender and nonbinary individuals, couples, older teens and college-age adults, and survivors of domestic abuse. I also facilitate the Healing Religious Trauma Group.
Hello there! I'm Zach Reed, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Noblesville, IN. I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and pride myself on being a sex-positive therapist. With over 8 years of experience in counseling, I have treated a range of issues and struggles in both individual and group settings. If you are seeking out my services, you are probably at a point in your life where you feel a little lost and need some guidance to take you in a new direction. No matter the struggle, I am happy to offer my guidance on your journey toward clarity and increased self-understanding.
Hello there! I'm Zach Reed, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Noblesville, IN. I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and pride myself on being a sex-positive therapist. With over 8 years of experience in counseling, I have treated a range of issues and struggles in both individual and group settings. If you are seeking out my services, you are probably at a point in your life where you feel a little lost and need some guidance to take you in a new direction. No matter the struggle, I am happy to offer my guidance on your journey toward clarity and increased self-understanding.
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Specializing in supporting minorities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and those seeking growth, my approach empowers clients to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
Are you overwhelmed by struggling with anxiety & depression or navigating complex trauma? As a licensed bilingual psychologist in English & Mandarin with 30 years of experience, I specialize in supporting you in overcoming obstacles, finding clarity, & reclaiming a sense of empowerment in your lives. My goal is to create a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can explore your inner world & work towards achieving your personal growth & healing goals. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, & PTSD, my approach is to meet your specific needs and guide you toward a future filled with hopes and resilience.
Specializing in supporting minorities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and those seeking growth, my approach empowers clients to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
Are you overwhelmed by struggling with anxiety & depression or navigating complex trauma? As a licensed bilingual psychologist in English & Mandarin with 30 years of experience, I specialize in supporting you in overcoming obstacles, finding clarity, & reclaiming a sense of empowerment in your lives. My goal is to create a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can explore your inner world & work towards achieving your personal growth & healing goals. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, & PTSD, my approach is to meet your specific needs and guide you toward a future filled with hopes and resilience.
I welcome and affirm members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Hello! I specialize in helping individuals recover from eating disorders, chronic dieting, and related struggles. I have a passion for helping those who are trying to find peace in their relationship with food and build a kinder relationship with their body. I would love to help you grow in anxiety management, assertive communication, and self-compassion. I offer warmth, empathy, insight, and practical strategies to each of my clients. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field of eating disorder treatment, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care.
I welcome and affirm members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Hello! I specialize in helping individuals recover from eating disorders, chronic dieting, and related struggles. I have a passion for helping those who are trying to find peace in their relationship with food and build a kinder relationship with their body. I would love to help you grow in anxiety management, assertive communication, and self-compassion. I offer warmth, empathy, insight, and practical strategies to each of my clients. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field of eating disorder treatment, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care.
Wishing your relationship would improve? Feeling disconnected from your spouse/partner(s)? Does your relationship feel unsatisfying sexually or emotionally? Having frequent conflicts or fights? Do you wish your partner could meet your physical or emotional needs and desires? Want help overcoming jealousy, insecurity, or sexual shame/guilt? Struggling to overcome an affair? Looking for help with non-monogamy, kinks/fetishes, or LGBTQ+ issues? Navigating solutions to these issues can feel overwhelming and difficult. Rest assured that you can have a stronger, more connected, sexually fulfilling life and relationship with Sex Therapy.
Wishing your relationship would improve? Feeling disconnected from your spouse/partner(s)? Does your relationship feel unsatisfying sexually or emotionally? Having frequent conflicts or fights? Do you wish your partner could meet your physical or emotional needs and desires? Want help overcoming jealousy, insecurity, or sexual shame/guilt? Struggling to overcome an affair? Looking for help with non-monogamy, kinks/fetishes, or LGBTQ+ issues? Navigating solutions to these issues can feel overwhelming and difficult. Rest assured that you can have a stronger, more connected, sexually fulfilling life and relationship with Sex Therapy.
I'm EMDR trained, and my practice is LGBTQ+ affirming.
I specialize in helping anxious adults, therapists, entrepreneurs/executives, & adults with ADHD. I teach coping skills to calm the mind & effectively manage emotions. We'll work to reframe anxious thoughts, manage stress, reduce perfectionism, & improve self-esteem. I also empower folks to work on boundaries, burnout, & self-care. I’ll support you with unlearning people-pleasing behaviors, assertive communication, & healing from difficult relationships. We can also work on skills like organization, time management, habit/routine creation, & reducing procrastination.
I'm EMDR trained, and my practice is LGBTQ+ affirming.
I specialize in helping anxious adults, therapists, entrepreneurs/executives, & adults with ADHD. I teach coping skills to calm the mind & effectively manage emotions. We'll work to reframe anxious thoughts, manage stress, reduce perfectionism, & improve self-esteem. I also empower folks to work on boundaries, burnout, & self-care. I’ll support you with unlearning people-pleasing behaviors, assertive communication, & healing from difficult relationships. We can also work on skills like organization, time management, habit/routine creation, & reducing procrastination.
Areas of experience include: marriage or partnership / family / friendship / co-worker issues; divorce, dating and adult singlehood challenges; nourishing the creative soul; relationships with food, exercise, energy, and the body; lesbian, gay and transgender issues.
I work with people who want to move from emotional pain, conflict or confusion toward more happiness, peace and passion in their life, work, and relationships. Together, we'll learn to observe repeating life patterns and examine how the past might be influencing your present and future. Our work together can also help you discover and strengthen the creative, emotional, and intuitive resources that can lead you toward more passionate, fulfilling life.
Areas of experience include: marriage or partnership / family / friendship / co-worker issues; divorce, dating and adult singlehood challenges; nourishing the creative soul; relationships with food, exercise, energy, and the body; lesbian, gay and transgender issues.
I work with people who want to move from emotional pain, conflict or confusion toward more happiness, peace and passion in their life, work, and relationships. Together, we'll learn to observe repeating life patterns and examine how the past might be influencing your present and future. Our work together can also help you discover and strengthen the creative, emotional, and intuitive resources that can lead you toward more passionate, fulfilling life.
I work with straight and gay alike.
I have 41 years experience counseling people with relationship issues; couples with family and marital problems; parents needing help with teens; straight and gay/lesbian couples wanting a healthier relationship. Relationship problems trigger issues like low self esteem,depression, and anxiety. I believe that most unhappiness stems from one or more problem relationships. My ideal client is tired of others trying to control or change them through behaviors like criticism, nagging, threatening, blaming, and complaining. And, my ideal client is one who wants to stop using these same behaviors that are harmful to their relationships.
I work with straight and gay alike.
I have 41 years experience counseling people with relationship issues; couples with family and marital problems; parents needing help with teens; straight and gay/lesbian couples wanting a healthier relationship. Relationship problems trigger issues like low self esteem,depression, and anxiety. I believe that most unhappiness stems from one or more problem relationships. My ideal client is tired of others trying to control or change them through behaviors like criticism, nagging, threatening, blaming, and complaining. And, my ideal client is one who wants to stop using these same behaviors that are harmful to their relationships.
While I specialize in complicated and traumatic grief and couples work I am also welcoming to my LGBTQ+ community.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist, you have come to the right place. Being with the dying with 25 years of hospice and bereavement experience and listening to grieving loved ones provides a gentle, caring backdrop for my work. If you are dealing with loss of any kind, have 2 years or more in your journey with 12-Step recovery, or in relationship struggles, I will walk with you in this journey. My work is client focused and strengths based . If you are in the LGBTQ+ community you will find a safe haven here. Come and find peace for heart and soul. I do not work with people in early recovery.
While I specialize in complicated and traumatic grief and couples work I am also welcoming to my LGBTQ+ community.
If you are looking for a compassionate therapist, you have come to the right place. Being with the dying with 25 years of hospice and bereavement experience and listening to grieving loved ones provides a gentle, caring backdrop for my work. If you are dealing with loss of any kind, have 2 years or more in your journey with 12-Step recovery, or in relationship struggles, I will walk with you in this journey. My work is client focused and strengths based . If you are in the LGBTQ+ community you will find a safe haven here. Come and find peace for heart and soul. I do not work with people in early recovery.
Sidni Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Carmel, IN 46032 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, sexual health (kink, BDSM, & polyamory included), and issues specific to women's health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Dealing with anxiety or feeling as though you're always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Suffering from sexual and/or relationship issues? Maybe you're not sure where to start or you've tried therapy in the past and it wasn't a good fit. Life can be hard and you are not alone in your journey. As a therapist and certified yoga instructor, I weave traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and meditation practices to offer you a multifaceted approach to therapy. Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can be tough. KUDOS to you for taking those steps. You ARE worth it!
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, sexual health (kink, BDSM, & polyamory included), and issues specific to women's health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Dealing with anxiety or feeling as though you're always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Suffering from sexual and/or relationship issues? Maybe you're not sure where to start or you've tried therapy in the past and it wasn't a good fit. Life can be hard and you are not alone in your journey. As a therapist and certified yoga instructor, I weave traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and meditation practices to offer you a multifaceted approach to therapy. Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can be tough. KUDOS to you for taking those steps. You ARE worth it!
Kate a Pedersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carmel, IN 46032 (Online Only)
I believe the quality of life is determined by the health of our relationships. Connection - with yourself, your partner, and your loved ones - is the core to a satisfying relationship and life. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I am trained in understanding how our emotions can drive our behavior when connection is missing. I work with couples and families to help them better understand one another and grow through the challenges life presents. I help families learn to recognize and then express their needs for love, support, protection, and comfort. I welcome, affirm, and support the BIPOC and LGBTQ Community.
I believe the quality of life is determined by the health of our relationships. Connection - with yourself, your partner, and your loved ones - is the core to a satisfying relationship and life. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I am trained in understanding how our emotions can drive our behavior when connection is missing. I work with couples and families to help them better understand one another and grow through the challenges life presents. I help families learn to recognize and then express their needs for love, support, protection, and comfort. I welcome, affirm, and support the BIPOC and LGBTQ Community.
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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.