LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Traverse City, MI
My experience is working with individuals exposed to trauma, interpersonal issues, and mood dysregulation, such as anxiety and depression. I have significant experience working with individuals with autism across various environments. Starting therapy can be nerve-wracking, and finding a therapist is an important decision to best suit your needs. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you and identify if we would be a good fit. My focus in therapy is to build a safe, open, and warm environment, and to use this as an opportunity to help you practice and hone skills learned in therapy that can be transferred to your daily life.
My experience is working with individuals exposed to trauma, interpersonal issues, and mood dysregulation, such as anxiety and depression. I have significant experience working with individuals with autism across various environments. Starting therapy can be nerve-wracking, and finding a therapist is an important decision to best suit your needs. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you and identify if we would be a good fit. My focus in therapy is to build a safe, open, and warm environment, and to use this as an opportunity to help you practice and hone skills learned in therapy that can be transferred to your daily life.
Megan L. Currell
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy services for individuals 18 years and older. My areas of interest and expertise include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Reduction, Adjustment/Phase of Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Lifestyle Enhancement, Sleep, and Behavior/Habit Change.
I provide psychotherapy services for individuals 18 years and older. My areas of interest and expertise include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Reduction, Adjustment/Phase of Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Lifestyle Enhancement, Sleep, and Behavior/Habit Change.
Jan Gulliver-Kline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
My practice is based on the belief that we all have the potential for growth, and we have the ability to create meaning and happiness in our lives. I am a licensed therapist with an education in social work and an ACSW. I have been in private practice for over twenty years. I have seen that growth and positive change can occur in therapy, and I offer a safe and supportive setting where new insights and understanding can be gained. That first step, making the contact with a therapist, can be the hardest step, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.
My practice is based on the belief that we all have the potential for growth, and we have the ability to create meaning and happiness in our lives. I am a licensed therapist with an education in social work and an ACSW. I have been in private practice for over twenty years. I have seen that growth and positive change can occur in therapy, and I offer a safe and supportive setting where new insights and understanding can be gained. That first step, making the contact with a therapist, can be the hardest step, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.
Gentle Healing Counseling Carrie Quisenberry
Counselor, MA, LPC, SCL
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Kari Schmidt LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MHIMP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Providing inclusive and affirming care to individuals across all populations throughout the state of Michigan. Kari started her work in 2012 in providing trauma informed therapy with adolescents and adults. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in providing treatment for a wide range of areas including complex trauma, emotion management, attachment, gender identity, neurodivergence and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
Providing inclusive and affirming care to individuals across all populations throughout the state of Michigan. Kari started her work in 2012 in providing trauma informed therapy with adolescents and adults. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in providing treatment for a wide range of areas including complex trauma, emotion management, attachment, gender identity, neurodivergence and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
Emma Towers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
I’ve had the immense privilege of working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and welcome the opportunity to assist you. I am most passionate about working with parents, those involved in the child welfare system, and individuals who have experienced trauma. By prioritizing self-care and healthy boundaries, I believe that anyone can achieve mental wellness.
I’ve had the immense privilege of working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and welcome the opportunity to assist you. I am most passionate about working with parents, those involved in the child welfare system, and individuals who have experienced trauma. By prioritizing self-care and healthy boundaries, I believe that anyone can achieve mental wellness.
Vibrant Mind, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? Do you find yourself avoiding people or situations? Have you noticed you are feeling isolated or withdrawn recently? Do you replay situations on a loop in your mind? Have these started to impact your relationships or work? Together we can build understanding and improve your quality of life.
Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? Do you find yourself avoiding people or situations? Have you noticed you are feeling isolated or withdrawn recently? Do you replay situations on a loop in your mind? Have these started to impact your relationships or work? Together we can build understanding and improve your quality of life.
Nic Piechotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, MA, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685
Waitlist for new clients
I've been told my easy-going, approachable spirit provides quick comfort for those I encounter along my path. Whether it's humans, trees, or little critters strolling the landscape, I can't seem to help but beam with love and curiosity for all of life. Trust me - this isn't because I have lived some seamless walk-in-the-park existence. In fact, it's growing through the depths of my gut-wrenching heartaches, gnawing mistakes, and bold transitions that have allowed compassion to be my guide. I am guessing you found me because you are going through a heartache or transition yourself. Well, I am glad you're here.
I've been told my easy-going, approachable spirit provides quick comfort for those I encounter along my path. Whether it's humans, trees, or little critters strolling the landscape, I can't seem to help but beam with love and curiosity for all of life. Trust me - this isn't because I have lived some seamless walk-in-the-park existence. In fact, it's growing through the depths of my gut-wrenching heartaches, gnawing mistakes, and bold transitions that have allowed compassion to be my guide. I am guessing you found me because you are going through a heartache or transition yourself. Well, I am glad you're here.
Welcome! Are you ready to unburden from ingrained patterns, heal trauma wounds, and welcome joy, connectedness, and wonderment into your life? I can help. I'm an attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapist with a curious mind, open heart, and hearty sense of humor. I believe that therapy should feel nourishing and meaningful - and the effects should be transformative. As a Narrative, Mindfulness, Sandtray, and IFS trained therapist, I helps clients “re-author” their lives — often using experiential and expressive arts activities or guided ‘parts’ exercises in order to make space for new ways of thinking and understanding.
Welcome! Are you ready to unburden from ingrained patterns, heal trauma wounds, and welcome joy, connectedness, and wonderment into your life? I can help. I'm an attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapist with a curious mind, open heart, and hearty sense of humor. I believe that therapy should feel nourishing and meaningful - and the effects should be transformative. As a Narrative, Mindfulness, Sandtray, and IFS trained therapist, I helps clients “re-author” their lives — often using experiential and expressive arts activities or guided ‘parts’ exercises in order to make space for new ways of thinking and understanding.
Lauren Rill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
I help college students & young adults overcome challenges and learn valuable tools to brave their world with courage and confidence. Do you feel like you are constantly trying to live up to the expectations of others? Are you struggling to balance the demands of college, work, and your relationships? If you feel like you are living in survival mode from the pressures of life, I can help you to break free from the cycle of worry and heal your wounds so you can feel more connected to yourself and others. YOU are capable and you don't have to struggle alone, let's get to the core of who you are and capitalize on your innate strengths.
I help college students & young adults overcome challenges and learn valuable tools to brave their world with courage and confidence. Do you feel like you are constantly trying to live up to the expectations of others? Are you struggling to balance the demands of college, work, and your relationships? If you feel like you are living in survival mode from the pressures of life, I can help you to break free from the cycle of worry and heal your wounds so you can feel more connected to yourself and others. YOU are capable and you don't have to struggle alone, let's get to the core of who you are and capitalize on your innate strengths.
Sidney Mischel Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Are you ready to let go of patterns that hold you back from living and enjoying your best life? You do not have to carry the weight of your issues alone. We can navigate it together in a judgment free space. This is your space to be celebrated and accepted for all of who you are. Finding a good therapist can help you set realistic and achievable goals, re-align your inner compass and enhance your well-being. You can do this, and I am here to help!
Are you ready to let go of patterns that hold you back from living and enjoying your best life? You do not have to carry the weight of your issues alone. We can navigate it together in a judgment free space. This is your space to be celebrated and accepted for all of who you are. Finding a good therapist can help you set realistic and achievable goals, re-align your inner compass and enhance your well-being. You can do this, and I am here to help!
15 Second Videos
Suppression 2 Expression Counseling
Heidi Fraser
Shannon Langlois-Kondracki
Take Root Wellness
Ann Stromgren
Brendan O'Donnel
Great Lakes Psychology Group - Traverse City
Amanda Kearns
Karelyn Dippel
Anton Babushkin
Kat Polmear
Lindsay E. Hall
Matthew Clinton
Dana Manning
Denise Wunderlich
Amanda Haveman
Abigail Robb Celestino
Kayla Smith
Julia Kirby
Catherine A VanDeWege
Diana Ro
Denise Wunderlich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
Whether you seek emotional relief, better relationships, personal growth, or healing, I can help you unlock your full potential and lead a more satisfying life. Clients often want to understand themselves better, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Every couple faces challenges. Do you want to be seen and struggle to get your partner’s attention? Are you tired of going around in circles when you argue or avoiding arguments or tough topics? Has the passion and romance fizzled? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by trying to live up to someone else’s standards?
Whether you seek emotional relief, better relationships, personal growth, or healing, I can help you unlock your full potential and lead a more satisfying life. Clients often want to understand themselves better, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Every couple faces challenges. Do you want to be seen and struggle to get your partner’s attention? Are you tired of going around in circles when you argue or avoiding arguments or tough topics? Has the passion and romance fizzled? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by trying to live up to someone else’s standards?
Wendy Dittrich Croll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
Lauren Holloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.
My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.
Sara L Decker
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49685 (Online Only)
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.
Amanda Haveman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
I aim to create a safe, supportive, empathic, and validating environment for the clients I have the pleasure of working with. For over 15 years, I have provided attachment and trauma informed services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting clients that struggle with a variety of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional regulation issues. I am honored to walk alongside you with compassion and open mindedness as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
I aim to create a safe, supportive, empathic, and validating environment for the clients I have the pleasure of working with. For over 15 years, I have provided attachment and trauma informed services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting clients that struggle with a variety of issues including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional regulation issues. I am honored to walk alongside you with compassion and open mindedness as you navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
Ali Fadoir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
Hello! I am grateful and encouraged that you have started exploring the opportunity to engage in therapy. I acknowledge this first brave step. I am very passionate about working with adult Females who are experiencing Anxiety, Adjustment/Transition Issues, Depression, Women’s Issues, struggling w/ Self-Esteem, as well as teaching proper Coping Skills with a focus on strengthening Boundaries, Self-Awareness & Acceptance. I have a special interest in working with Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP), Introverts and Empaths. I teach Sensitive people how to put themselves first and start feeling centered and connected to themselves.
Hello! I am grateful and encouraged that you have started exploring the opportunity to engage in therapy. I acknowledge this first brave step. I am very passionate about working with adult Females who are experiencing Anxiety, Adjustment/Transition Issues, Depression, Women’s Issues, struggling w/ Self-Esteem, as well as teaching proper Coping Skills with a focus on strengthening Boundaries, Self-Awareness & Acceptance. I have a special interest in working with Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP), Introverts and Empaths. I teach Sensitive people how to put themselves first and start feeling centered and connected to themselves.
Gabby Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
I have a deep belief in the ability for you to overcome difficulties. As a therapist, I believe, you are the expert in your experience and it is my role to provide a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space for you to heal, grow, and move into a new way of being and feeling. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own–we will work together. I am here to support you in your healing journey. Collaboratively, we will set goals on both what you want to achieve and things that you want to rid from your life.
I have a deep belief in the ability for you to overcome difficulties. As a therapist, I believe, you are the expert in your experience and it is my role to provide a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space for you to heal, grow, and move into a new way of being and feeling. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own–we will work together. I am here to support you in your healing journey. Collaboratively, we will set goals on both what you want to achieve and things that you want to rid from your life.
Amanda Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, depression, or trauma. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and discover their strengths. Their goal is personal growth and resilience, seeking practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. They want a warm, welcoming partnership where they feel seen and understood. By putting in the effort, they aim to thrive, not just survive, and I’m excited to help them bloom into their fullest potential through creative problem-solving and support.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, depression, or trauma. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and discover their strengths. Their goal is personal growth and resilience, seeking practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. They want a warm, welcoming partnership where they feel seen and understood. By putting in the effort, they aim to thrive, not just survive, and I’m excited to help them bloom into their fullest potential through creative problem-solving and support.
Andrew Kossek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49684 (Online Only)
I am neurodivergent and I have helped neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings for over ten years. I have a long history of working with other neurodivergent individuals to develop the tools that they need to thrive in a world that does not always accept them. I utilize evidence-based talk therapies as well as CBT and mindfulness practices to help clients develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed. I specialize in working with and advocating for children and adults dealing with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, and disability-related issues. I can help Autistic men find ways to connect
I am neurodivergent and I have helped neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings for over ten years. I have a long history of working with other neurodivergent individuals to develop the tools that they need to thrive in a world that does not always accept them. I utilize evidence-based talk therapies as well as CBT and mindfulness practices to help clients develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed. I specialize in working with and advocating for children and adults dealing with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, and disability-related issues. I can help Autistic men find ways to connect
See more therapy options for Traverse City
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Traverse City
See More LGBTQ+ TherapistsNearby Searches for Traverse City
- Acme
- Benzonia
- Beulah
- Elk Rapids
- Frankfort
- Glen Arbor
- Interlochen
- Kalkaska
- Kingsley
- Lake Leelanau
- Suttons Bay
- Williamsburg