LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Martinsville, IN
Jess Tomlinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Martinsville, IN 46151
As a queer-identifying clinician, I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes you need someone to help you work through them! I am passionate about helping others through difficult times - you have so many strengths but just might not have tapped into them yet. As a LCSW with over 9 years experience working with kids, teens and adults as a school-based and outpatient therapist, there isn’t much I haven’t heard from my clients. My hope is that you feel comfortable and relaxed as we work together to determine what is important to you and how to get to where you want to go.
As a queer-identifying clinician, I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes you need someone to help you work through them! I am passionate about helping others through difficult times - you have so many strengths but just might not have tapped into them yet. As a LCSW with over 9 years experience working with kids, teens and adults as a school-based and outpatient therapist, there isn’t much I haven’t heard from my clients. My hope is that you feel comfortable and relaxed as we work together to determine what is important to you and how to get to where you want to go.
I am CURRENTLY accepting new patients. I am currently only offering Telehealth (video chat and phone calls). Email is my preferred method of contact, please feel free to email me and we can setup a phone call. Reaching out to a therapist can be a challenging first step. I am here to help when you are ready. My goal is to be a support in my client’s life and walk alongside them in their therapeutic journey. I have developed a passion for helping teens and adults to develop coping skills to work through and process day to day stressors.
I am CURRENTLY accepting new patients. I am currently only offering Telehealth (video chat and phone calls). Email is my preferred method of contact, please feel free to email me and we can setup a phone call. Reaching out to a therapist can be a challenging first step. I am here to help when you are ready. My goal is to be a support in my client’s life and walk alongside them in their therapeutic journey. I have developed a passion for helping teens and adults to develop coping skills to work through and process day to day stressors.
I believe that you are the expert on you. As such, I aim to create a collaborative atmosphere to address the goals that you have identified. I welcome clients as they are and work with them to create change in a safe environment. My approach often incorporates cognitive behavioral methods, interpersonal awareness, and mindfulness. I borrow from a variety of theories depending on the identified problem and the approach that fits you and your stage of life. I have worked in many different settings, allowing me to experience clinical work with diverse populations. The quickest way to get in touch with me is through email.
I believe that you are the expert on you. As such, I aim to create a collaborative atmosphere to address the goals that you have identified. I welcome clients as they are and work with them to create change in a safe environment. My approach often incorporates cognitive behavioral methods, interpersonal awareness, and mindfulness. I borrow from a variety of theories depending on the identified problem and the approach that fits you and your stage of life. I have worked in many different settings, allowing me to experience clinical work with diverse populations. The quickest way to get in touch with me is through email.
Still Waters Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinsville, IN 46151 (Online Only)
I view counseling as a partnership between myself, the client, and their family/support system. I have experience working with individuals, groups, and family/marital therapy. In addition to working with depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship skills, I have experience with personality disorders, and trauma healing; particularly women who have abuse in their history and are currently experiencing distress in relationships, re-victimization, and/or substance use. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and moving forward in their time and stage of change.
I view counseling as a partnership between myself, the client, and their family/support system. I have experience working with individuals, groups, and family/marital therapy. In addition to working with depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship skills, I have experience with personality disorders, and trauma healing; particularly women who have abuse in their history and are currently experiencing distress in relationships, re-victimization, and/or substance use. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and moving forward in their time and stage of change.
Taking NEW Clients Clients with Anthem, Aetna, and Medicaid (MHS, traditional, and Anthem)! We are dedicated to helping our clients reach their mental health goals through evidence-based therapies. Our team is composed of experienced, knowledgeable professionals who excel in providing quality care. We understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward seeking help. That's why we strive to make the process as easy as possible.
Taking NEW Clients Clients with Anthem, Aetna, and Medicaid (MHS, traditional, and Anthem)! We are dedicated to helping our clients reach their mental health goals through evidence-based therapies. Our team is composed of experienced, knowledgeable professionals who excel in providing quality care. We understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward seeking help. That's why we strive to make the process as easy as possible.
I'm certified in cutting edge treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and Transforming Touch (table work).
Welcome to The Center For Somatic Healing! If you feel like you've tried everything to move beyond the pain, loss, or abuse you've experienced, you're not alone. Regular talk therapy can help, but sometimes you need more.
I'm certified in cutting edge treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and Transforming Touch (table work).
Welcome to The Center For Somatic Healing! If you feel like you've tried everything to move beyond the pain, loss, or abuse you've experienced, you're not alone. Regular talk therapy can help, but sometimes you need more.
Cheryl L Mansell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinsville, IN 46151
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or life transitions feel like they’re holding you back or making things harder than they should be. Whether it’s your child having big emotions, or you feeling like you’re losing control of your own emotions, it’s natural to want support but hard to know where to start. You’re not alone in this. So many people feel the same way—unsure, stuck, and anxious about taking that first step toward seeking help. But what if there was a space designed just for you, a space where your feelings are validated and where you can begin to feel empowered to move forward?
It can be overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or life transitions feel like they’re holding you back or making things harder than they should be. Whether it’s your child having big emotions, or you feeling like you’re losing control of your own emotions, it’s natural to want support but hard to know where to start. You’re not alone in this. So many people feel the same way—unsure, stuck, and anxious about taking that first step toward seeking help. But what if there was a space designed just for you, a space where your feelings are validated and where you can begin to feel empowered to move forward?
Hey there! I take a strength-based, integrative, flexible, and holistic approach to therapy. This means I tailor each session to fit your unique needs, ensuring you receive the care and understanding you deserve. With a Ph.D. in psychology and as an LMHC in Indiana, I find great meaning in helping people flourish and become their most authentic selves. When you're ready to start your therapeutic journey, reach out! I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we fit well. I am excited about the possibility of embarking on this therapeutic journey with you!
Hey there! I take a strength-based, integrative, flexible, and holistic approach to therapy. This means I tailor each session to fit your unique needs, ensuring you receive the care and understanding you deserve. With a Ph.D. in psychology and as an LMHC in Indiana, I find great meaning in helping people flourish and become their most authentic selves. When you're ready to start your therapeutic journey, reach out! I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we fit well. I am excited about the possibility of embarking on this therapeutic journey with you!
Online Therapists
Lindsay Wiggs
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to provide an open and non-judgemental space to talk about those topics that are often “taboo.” I pride myself on ensuring safe and competent care to all clients that may cross my path. I identify as sex positive, trans-affirming, and kink informed. I enjoy providing individual therapy for folks of all walks of life, but I truly love working with partnerships and couples of all forms. I am polyam/non-monogamy aware, competent, and experienced. I have received training in Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman approach and actively work to adapt it to fit with queer and non-traditional coupleship models.
It is my passion to provide an open and non-judgemental space to talk about those topics that are often “taboo.” I pride myself on ensuring safe and competent care to all clients that may cross my path. I identify as sex positive, trans-affirming, and kink informed. I enjoy providing individual therapy for folks of all walks of life, but I truly love working with partnerships and couples of all forms. I am polyam/non-monogamy aware, competent, and experienced. I have received training in Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman approach and actively work to adapt it to fit with queer and non-traditional coupleship models.
Zach Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Noblesville, IN 46060
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.
Heartland Healing Counseling & Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46203 (Online Only)
HHC centers LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities, working with motivated individuals to build insight, confront obstacles to well-being, and heal trauma to move toward self-actualization & joy. Our team of therapists represent many identities & theoretical perspectives, and work from queer feminist and family systems frameworks. We value self-determination, holistic health, harm reduction, and disability & racial justice. Relationships are built through collaboration, creativity, and recognition of the environmental & cultural factors that impact client's lives. We currently have a fantastic team of 7 providers and an intern.
HHC centers LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities, working with motivated individuals to build insight, confront obstacles to well-being, and heal trauma to move toward self-actualization & joy. Our team of therapists represent many identities & theoretical perspectives, and work from queer feminist and family systems frameworks. We value self-determination, holistic health, harm reduction, and disability & racial justice. Relationships are built through collaboration, creativity, and recognition of the environmental & cultural factors that impact client's lives. We currently have a fantastic team of 7 providers and an intern.
Alexa Colletta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with those in the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Sometimes in life, situations beyond our control throw us off the path we expected to follow and we don't know where to turn next. It is often at these crossroads where we find the most meaning. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults who find themselves at this unique place. I am here for clients who have had negative experiences in life and are just not sure if they are ready to trust again. I am passionate about helping those with traumatic experiences, family conflict, identity struggles, rejection, or low self-esteem. Together we will explore your story and tap into your inner power and resilience.
I am passionate about working with those in the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Sometimes in life, situations beyond our control throw us off the path we expected to follow and we don't know where to turn next. It is often at these crossroads where we find the most meaning. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults who find themselves at this unique place. I am here for clients who have had negative experiences in life and are just not sure if they are ready to trust again. I am passionate about helping those with traumatic experiences, family conflict, identity struggles, rejection, or low self-esteem. Together we will explore your story and tap into your inner power and resilience.
Angel Sebastian Barraza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202
My background since 2013 is in counseling adults through making life transitions and strategizing to utilize the resources around them.
Therapy with me is ideal for people who are interested in developing self-awareness and coping skills and contextualizing those skills across environments. Tools like self re-evaluation, consciousness raising and environmental re-evaluation go a long way to help understand why particular situations are upsetting. Processing on how to intervene on your own behalf can mean all the difference in difficult times. We can work together in a way that finds comfort in your natural strength in order to help you sit in your own genius, power and resilience.
My background since 2013 is in counseling adults through making life transitions and strategizing to utilize the resources around them.
Therapy with me is ideal for people who are interested in developing self-awareness and coping skills and contextualizing those skills across environments. Tools like self re-evaluation, consciousness raising and environmental re-evaluation go a long way to help understand why particular situations are upsetting. Processing on how to intervene on your own behalf can mean all the difference in difficult times. We can work together in a way that finds comfort in your natural strength in order to help you sit in your own genius, power and resilience.
Christin Collins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46237 (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.
Carlin Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Waitlist for new clients
My speciality is working with LGBTQIA+ utilizing a trauma informed lens while also holding space for other intersectional identities.
Welcome to Rad Therapy Services. The mission of this practice is radical acceptance of yourself as well as the radical deconstruction of the systems around you that may be impacting you. I work specifically with the LGBTQIA+ population on navigating life changes and managing the stress of living in our late stage capitalistic society. I also enjoy helping clients navigate past traumas and understand how these experiences continue to show up today.
My speciality is working with LGBTQIA+ utilizing a trauma informed lens while also holding space for other intersectional identities.
Welcome to Rad Therapy Services. The mission of this practice is radical acceptance of yourself as well as the radical deconstruction of the systems around you that may be impacting you. I work specifically with the LGBTQIA+ population on navigating life changes and managing the stress of living in our late stage capitalistic society. I also enjoy helping clients navigate past traumas and understand how these experiences continue to show up today.
I work best with people who are feeling chained down by their self-esteem, whether that be from their self-talk or external factors such as family, friends, or society. Anyone who is looking to improve their life overall, even if they do not know what that looks like. People who are seeking to heighten their intuition and prioritize growth. I have a special passion for the LGBTQ+ community and am a gay-identifying therapist. I also specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy which allows people to quickly process trauma and other negative experiences in a short amount of time.
I work best with people who are feeling chained down by their self-esteem, whether that be from their self-talk or external factors such as family, friends, or society. Anyone who is looking to improve their life overall, even if they do not know what that looks like. People who are seeking to heighten their intuition and prioritize growth. I have a special passion for the LGBTQ+ community and am a gay-identifying therapist. I also specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy which allows people to quickly process trauma and other negative experiences in a short amount of time.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
Though I am familiar with a wide array of concerns and diagnoses, I do specialize in LGBTQ+ and trauma.
As a mental health provider, I believe that each person has their own unique story and deserves individualized treatment. Therefore, it is important to me as a provider to collaborate with my clients to ensure they are receiving the most effective therapy for their needs and accomplishing their personal mental health goals!
Though I am familiar with a wide array of concerns and diagnoses, I do specialize in LGBTQ+ and trauma.
As a mental health provider, I believe that each person has their own unique story and deserves individualized treatment. Therefore, it is important to me as a provider to collaborate with my clients to ensure they are receiving the most effective therapy for their needs and accomplishing their personal mental health goals!
Cagney Ryan Gladin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46214 (Online Only)
I have an interest in working with community populations that include persons who identify in the LGBTQI+, those involved in sex work, and those apart of the kink community.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced life changes, trauma, stressors, and/or struggled with substance use. I aim to partner with clients to understand what changes they are looking for, and walk along side them as they achieve their goals. I strongly believe that change is possible and that every human can grow to be the self they strive for. I look to provide support for those engaged in sex work, in the kink community, LGBTQI+ community, those who use substances, or have faced any discrimination or oppression. I am happy to support trans-individuals in gender affirming care and support.
I have an interest in working with community populations that include persons who identify in the LGBTQI+, those involved in sex work, and those apart of the kink community.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced life changes, trauma, stressors, and/or struggled with substance use. I aim to partner with clients to understand what changes they are looking for, and walk along side them as they achieve their goals. I strongly believe that change is possible and that every human can grow to be the self they strive for. I look to provide support for those engaged in sex work, in the kink community, LGBTQI+ community, those who use substances, or have faced any discrimination or oppression. I am happy to support trans-individuals in gender affirming care and support.
Dan Stribling-Vergara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Online Only)
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
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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.