LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Kingsley, MI
Traverse Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingsley, MI 49649
Waitlist for new clients
Traverse Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to adults and adolescents ages 12 and up, even if you haven't established primary care with one of our medical providers. Our behavioral health services are provided by licensed therapists who are trained and qualified to help patients experiencing life stressors or mental health issues. Therapists are able to assist individuals in learning constructive ways to handle problems that interfere with everyday life. Services are usually time-limited and focused on specific goals that you, the patient, have identified.
Traverse Health Clinic provides behavioral health services to adults and adolescents ages 12 and up, even if you haven't established primary care with one of our medical providers. Our behavioral health services are provided by licensed therapists who are trained and qualified to help patients experiencing life stressors or mental health issues. Therapists are able to assist individuals in learning constructive ways to handle problems that interfere with everyday life. Services are usually time-limited and focused on specific goals that you, the patient, have identified.
Jenn Strange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsley, MI 49649
Providing a safe and supportive environment for a client to work on their issues is of the utmost importance for me. I truly try to meet clients where they are at in terms of their issues while providing encouraging and non-judgmental feedback. An individual looking to explore issues, enhance coping skills, and create positive change in their life is the ideal client for my practice. I'm honored anytime a client chooses to allow me to be part of their journey.
Providing a safe and supportive environment for a client to work on their issues is of the utmost importance for me. I truly try to meet clients where they are at in terms of their issues while providing encouraging and non-judgmental feedback. An individual looking to explore issues, enhance coping skills, and create positive change in their life is the ideal client for my practice. I'm honored anytime a client chooses to allow me to be part of their journey.
Emmy believes that your well-being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. This requires a whole health approach that will serve the mind, body, and soul. Emmy specializes in trauma; specifically sexual trauma, violence trauma, relationship trauma, and family/intergenerational trauma. Her primary specializations are working with individuals with attachment style issues, relationship issues, masculine and feminine energies, sex trauma/intimacy issues, anxiety disorders, and grief.
Emmy believes that your well-being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. This requires a whole health approach that will serve the mind, body, and soul. Emmy specializes in trauma; specifically sexual trauma, violence trauma, relationship trauma, and family/intergenerational trauma. Her primary specializations are working with individuals with attachment style issues, relationship issues, masculine and feminine energies, sex trauma/intimacy issues, anxiety disorders, and grief.
Sharron Montague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingsley, MI 49649
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with clients of all ages that are motivated and eager to learn and accept positive change. I believe it is important for clients to feel a connection with their therapist, therefore my approach is to provide a safe and comfortable space to allow for disclosure and containment.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages that are motivated and eager to learn and accept positive change. I believe it is important for clients to feel a connection with their therapist, therefore my approach is to provide a safe and comfortable space to allow for disclosure and containment.
Mental Wellness Counseling is a Northern Michigan Counseling Practice. Our counselors use their passion, experience and specialties to help clients heal from traumatic experiences, address symptoms related to anxiety and depression, help strengthen relationships and help guide you through the journey of finding the best version of yourself. When you call we try to make the best fit for you based on your needs and goals. We offer face to face and virtual sessions to best meet your needs. We now have 3 locations! Two in Traverse City and a new office in Manistee!
Mental Wellness Counseling is a Northern Michigan Counseling Practice. Our counselors use their passion, experience and specialties to help clients heal from traumatic experiences, address symptoms related to anxiety and depression, help strengthen relationships and help guide you through the journey of finding the best version of yourself. When you call we try to make the best fit for you based on your needs and goals. We offer face to face and virtual sessions to best meet your needs. We now have 3 locations! Two in Traverse City and a new office in Manistee!
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Chey Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
"There is no taboo; there is ONLY consent." Sagacity Counseling was born from a deep belief in justice, access, and community. I support affirming and accepting care of all kinds. I work specifically with clients on: Sexuality: Kink- and Trauma-informed Care. Identity: Racial identity formation and stress. LGBTQIA identity formation and stress. Religious trauma and recovery. Academic success: College, Grad school. Work-related stress.
"There is no taboo; there is ONLY consent." Sagacity Counseling was born from a deep belief in justice, access, and community. I support affirming and accepting care of all kinds. I work specifically with clients on: Sexuality: Kink- and Trauma-informed Care. Identity: Racial identity formation and stress. LGBTQIA identity formation and stress. Religious trauma and recovery. Academic success: College, Grad school. Work-related stress.
Hello and welcome! Here's a bit about me. I graduated with my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University in Denver, Colorado and then relocated to Traverse City shortly after. I also hold a masters degree in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University. I currently work with older teens (18+), young adults, and adults who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, stress management, LGBTQIA+ Community, trauma/PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Hello and welcome! Here's a bit about me. I graduated with my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University in Denver, Colorado and then relocated to Traverse City shortly after. I also hold a masters degree in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University. I currently work with older teens (18+), young adults, and adults who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, stress management, LGBTQIA+ Community, trauma/PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Naomi Silverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
I can appreciate how difficult it may be to reach out for help. It takes a lot of strength and courage to recognize the need for support and guidance. It would be a great privilege and honor to provide a safe nonjudgmental environment for you to explore your feelings, and firm the goals you wish to obtain in therapy so to move forward with a richer quality of life. I have 35+ years working with adults, adolescents, LGBTQ, seniors and couples who are experiencing life stressors, depression, anxiety and loss. My personal goal is to meet you where you are, provide tools to increase your coping abilities to have a more fulfilling life.
I can appreciate how difficult it may be to reach out for help. It takes a lot of strength and courage to recognize the need for support and guidance. It would be a great privilege and honor to provide a safe nonjudgmental environment for you to explore your feelings, and firm the goals you wish to obtain in therapy so to move forward with a richer quality of life. I have 35+ years working with adults, adolescents, LGBTQ, seniors and couples who are experiencing life stressors, depression, anxiety and loss. My personal goal is to meet you where you are, provide tools to increase your coping abilities to have a more fulfilling life.
Shannon Langlois-Kondracki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and safe practitioner.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.- Maya Angelou. This quote speaks to the core of my practice. I want you to feel heard, seen, and understood. I hope to have you leave each session feeling a little better than when you arrived.
I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and safe practitioner.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.- Maya Angelou. This quote speaks to the core of my practice. I want you to feel heard, seen, and understood. I hope to have you leave each session feeling a little better than when you arrived.
Nicole Kadis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
I consider myself neurodivergent-affirmative, LGBTQ+-affirmative, and ENM-friendly.
Are you struggling with connecting to yourself or your partner? Does your ADHD or neurodivergence make things feel more difficult? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you and your partner feeling like you're at a loss on figuring out how to communicate? These are all experiences I would love to work with you on. Together, we’ll create goals that will lead you to the peace and security you seek within your life. This could look like addressing low self-esteem, increasing social skills, understanding the impact of neurodivergence within your relationship, and/or navigating life transitions within relationships.
I consider myself neurodivergent-affirmative, LGBTQ+-affirmative, and ENM-friendly.
Are you struggling with connecting to yourself or your partner? Does your ADHD or neurodivergence make things feel more difficult? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you and your partner feeling like you're at a loss on figuring out how to communicate? These are all experiences I would love to work with you on. Together, we’ll create goals that will lead you to the peace and security you seek within your life. This could look like addressing low self-esteem, increasing social skills, understanding the impact of neurodivergence within your relationship, and/or navigating life transitions within relationships.
Charity Manke
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685
As a clinical psychologist, my mission is simple: to help you to identify your goals and provide warm, empowering support while you work toward them. My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss. Women's issues- the challenges of motherhood and the pressure to "do it all", especially- are of particular interest to me.
As a clinical psychologist, my mission is simple: to help you to identify your goals and provide warm, empowering support while you work toward them. My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss. Women's issues- the challenges of motherhood and the pressure to "do it all", especially- are of particular interest to me.
Tracy Mallwitz
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAADC, SAP, CCS
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
Heather Pajonk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
Dianna Lee Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49685
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy begins by building a safe and trusting relationship with the client and then addressing layers of behaviors, beliefs and perspectives that no longer serve their life. If you want a life worth living and need guidance to create the life you want, I can help. With over 14 years of experience, my greatest joy is to watch a client recognize their worth, embrace who they are, believe in their strength and recognize that life has more to offer than they could ever imagine.
Therapy begins by building a safe and trusting relationship with the client and then addressing layers of behaviors, beliefs and perspectives that no longer serve their life. If you want a life worth living and need guidance to create the life you want, I can help. With over 14 years of experience, my greatest joy is to watch a client recognize their worth, embrace who they are, believe in their strength and recognize that life has more to offer than they could ever imagine.
Jessica Horness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685
Waitlist for new clients
First off, congrats. You decided to look for counseling - a decision that takes a lot courage and a willingness to invest in yourself. I'm honored to be your partner for that journey. Being human is really hard work, and my job is to create a space where you can become the kind of human you want to be. In our work together, we'll focus less on feeling better and more on getting better at feeling, expanding your options for responding to the things you think, feel, and experience, so that you can make fulfilling, values-based decisions no matter what comes your way.
First off, congrats. You decided to look for counseling - a decision that takes a lot courage and a willingness to invest in yourself. I'm honored to be your partner for that journey. Being human is really hard work, and my job is to create a space where you can become the kind of human you want to be. In our work together, we'll focus less on feeling better and more on getting better at feeling, expanding your options for responding to the things you think, feel, and experience, so that you can make fulfilling, values-based decisions no matter what comes your way.
"Learning, Healing, Growing" is my goal for your journey in life. I work from a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy system and take a mindfulness approach. I believe that our daily activities are based on our thinking processes. I like to teach hollistic approaches to dealing with life issues (deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) and incorporating positive thinking into sessions. This works with many life issues: depression, stress/anxiety, emotional issues, grief, relationship issues, etc. I have experience with couples, helping to find communication errors and helping to relieve some of the issues that cause the space between two people grow larger.
"Learning, Healing, Growing" is my goal for your journey in life. I work from a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy system and take a mindfulness approach. I believe that our daily activities are based on our thinking processes. I like to teach hollistic approaches to dealing with life issues (deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) and incorporating positive thinking into sessions. This works with many life issues: depression, stress/anxiety, emotional issues, grief, relationship issues, etc. I have experience with couples, helping to find communication errors and helping to relieve some of the issues that cause the space between two people grow larger.
Emily Sluiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PHM-C, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49685
I specialize in working with individuals in the family-building phase of life, including infertility, pregnancy/post-partum anxiety and depression, surrogacy, as well as supporting all members of the adoption constellation. I have 15+ years experience working with diverse individuals and I hope to create a safe space for you to explore whatever is important to you. I believe we all thrive in spaces where we can be fully known and celebrated for who we truly are and I aim to bring authenticity, curiosity and possibly some humor to our work together.
I specialize in working with individuals in the family-building phase of life, including infertility, pregnancy/post-partum anxiety and depression, surrogacy, as well as supporting all members of the adoption constellation. I have 15+ years experience working with diverse individuals and I hope to create a safe space for you to explore whatever is important to you. I believe we all thrive in spaces where we can be fully known and celebrated for who we truly are and I aim to bring authenticity, curiosity and possibly some humor to our work together.
Nichole Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
Are you trying to figure out life but finding it depressing and/or overwhelming? That feeling of not knowing what the next steps are, but you're too anxious and overwhelmed to ask someone for help? Maybe you feel the constant pressure to have life all figured out right away, but you have little motivation to do just that or maybe you just don't know what you want. Are your relationships hurting as a result of past issues? I'm here to help you. Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious or depressed, sad, and withdrawn, I'm here to help build you up and give you the tools you need to conquer it all.
Are you trying to figure out life but finding it depressing and/or overwhelming? That feeling of not knowing what the next steps are, but you're too anxious and overwhelmed to ask someone for help? Maybe you feel the constant pressure to have life all figured out right away, but you have little motivation to do just that or maybe you just don't know what you want. Are your relationships hurting as a result of past issues? I'm here to help you. Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious or depressed, sad, and withdrawn, I'm here to help build you up and give you the tools you need to conquer it all.
Therapy is not one size fits all. Therapy should be catered to your individual needs, concerns, and goals. I will walk beside you on your journey, assisting you over the bumps and cracks along the road. We can start wherever you are in your healing and self discovery, as there is no pressure to talk about things that you do not want to. I often hear that others are concerned about starting over, retelling their stories. Well, that is not the case here. You are in control of your story and I am here to listen, clarify and help you write the next chapters you deserve. This is not easy life work and you do not have to do it alone.
Therapy is not one size fits all. Therapy should be catered to your individual needs, concerns, and goals. I will walk beside you on your journey, assisting you over the bumps and cracks along the road. We can start wherever you are in your healing and self discovery, as there is no pressure to talk about things that you do not want to. I often hear that others are concerned about starting over, retelling their stories. Well, that is not the case here. You are in control of your story and I am here to listen, clarify and help you write the next chapters you deserve. This is not easy life work and you do not have to do it alone.
Kari L de Boer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, RYT
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49685
Kari is now accepting children ages 6+ for in-person therapy and 15+ for telehealth or in-person. Kari believes that people are innately driven to achieve wholeness. Encouraging clients to actively listen to their minds and bodies, Kari creates a warm atmosphere of safety. She supports clients as they do the transformative work of identifying their growth areas and empowering their curiosities.
Kari is now accepting children ages 6+ for in-person therapy and 15+ for telehealth or in-person. Kari believes that people are innately driven to achieve wholeness. Encouraging clients to actively listen to their minds and bodies, Kari creates a warm atmosphere of safety. She supports clients as they do the transformative work of identifying their growth areas and empowering their curiosities.
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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.