LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Warren, MI
I enjoy working with a variety of needs and life experiences, especially those struggling with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and women’s issues.
I have a passion for helping others live a better life and guide them through their journey of self-exploration and change. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at and provide them with safety, unconditional acceptance, and genuineness. I am culturally sensitive and LGBTQA+ affirming. I have a strong passion for helping people who feel different. I believe in the importance of using different therapeutic techniques depending on client’s needs and the situation. My counseling techniques include person-centered, psychodynamic, existential therapy, humanistic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I enjoy working with a variety of needs and life experiences, especially those struggling with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and women’s issues.
I have a passion for helping others live a better life and guide them through their journey of self-exploration and change. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at and provide them with safety, unconditional acceptance, and genuineness. I am culturally sensitive and LGBTQA+ affirming. I have a strong passion for helping people who feel different. I believe in the importance of using different therapeutic techniques depending on client’s needs and the situation. My counseling techniques include person-centered, psychodynamic, existential therapy, humanistic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Bereavement, Weight Management, Parenting, LGBTQ,.
Andrea Motley, LMSW, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan. She has over 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, families & couples and conducting individual, outpatient groups who struggle with anxiety and depression. She practices from a mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral approach, with the aim of improving mental health outcomes. Andrea’s main goal for her patients includes reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving overall well-being. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals & provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts & feelings.
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Bereavement, Weight Management, Parenting, LGBTQ,.
Andrea Motley, LMSW, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan. She has over 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, families & couples and conducting individual, outpatient groups who struggle with anxiety and depression. She practices from a mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral approach, with the aim of improving mental health outcomes. Andrea’s main goal for her patients includes reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving overall well-being. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals & provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts & feelings.
Specialized areas of training include Mindfulness and LGBTQ affirmative therapy practices.
I believe that counseling can be beneficial for anyone and everyone because at some time in our life we will struggle with something. My focus as a clinician is to help you work through what is weighing you down in your day to day life and equip you with the tools to move forward and grown. I have worked for over five years with a variety of populations including adolescents, teens, new moms and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am continually attending seminars and reading up on new topics to provide my clients with the best, research based, interventions and tools I can offer.
Specialized areas of training include Mindfulness and LGBTQ affirmative therapy practices.
I believe that counseling can be beneficial for anyone and everyone because at some time in our life we will struggle with something. My focus as a clinician is to help you work through what is weighing you down in your day to day life and equip you with the tools to move forward and grown. I have worked for over five years with a variety of populations including adolescents, teens, new moms and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am continually attending seminars and reading up on new topics to provide my clients with the best, research based, interventions and tools I can offer.
I work with couples experiencing relationship and marital issues including communication difficulties, parenting issues, sexual issues, and struggles involving sexual identity. I treat adults in individual therapy, couple's therapy, family therapy and group therapy. I also provide LGBT Affirmative Therapy for couples and families. I work with gay, bisexual, lesbian and straight parents who are struggling with parenting issues.
I work with couples experiencing relationship and marital issues including communication difficulties, parenting issues, sexual issues, and struggles involving sexual identity. I treat adults in individual therapy, couple's therapy, family therapy and group therapy. I also provide LGBT Affirmative Therapy for couples and families. I work with gay, bisexual, lesbian and straight parents who are struggling with parenting issues.
The Center of Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Warren, MI 48089
Now Accepting New Clients! The Center of Wellness is focused on whole person care. We work with clients aged 8 to 80+. Our provider specialties include working with grief, depression, anxiety, sexual health, trauma, relationship distress, school-age concerns, BIPOC specific concerns, LGBTQ+ wellness, assessments, transgenerational trauma, and life transitions.
Now Accepting New Clients! The Center of Wellness is focused on whole person care. We work with clients aged 8 to 80+. Our provider specialties include working with grief, depression, anxiety, sexual health, trauma, relationship distress, school-age concerns, BIPOC specific concerns, LGBTQ+ wellness, assessments, transgenerational trauma, and life transitions.
Stacey R. Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, GC-C, CCATP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warren, MI 48089 (Online Only)
I have been working with individuals and couples for 26 years. I see ages 14 and up. I enjoy helping couples and teens. My interests include communication skills, anger management, self-harm, relationship issues, parenting, depression, bi-polar and adjustment disorders. I also am an LGBTQ+ ally and military friendly.
I have been working with individuals and couples for 26 years. I see ages 14 and up. I enjoy helping couples and teens. My interests include communication skills, anger management, self-harm, relationship issues, parenting, depression, bi-polar and adjustment disorders. I also am an LGBTQ+ ally and military friendly.
Lynette G Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warren, MI 48088 (Online Only)
I am so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing therapy in MI, IL and IN. I have over 14 years of experience providing therapy to an array of clients such as caregivers mothers, people of color, women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Do you want to get rid of imposter syndrome or learn how to love yourself? I have experience in working with people attempting to cope with many concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relational issues, career & work situations, self-esteem and caregiver stress.
I am so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing therapy in MI, IL and IN. I have over 14 years of experience providing therapy to an array of clients such as caregivers mothers, people of color, women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Do you want to get rid of imposter syndrome or learn how to love yourself? I have experience in working with people attempting to cope with many concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relational issues, career & work situations, self-esteem and caregiver stress.
Elijah Proge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, CAADCDP, QMHP
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48093 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Elijah Proge, I am a Detroit native and clinical therapist. I started college at the age of 14, since then I have attended 3 prestigious Universities; earning my BSSW & MSW. I'm fully licensed and currently enrolled in Wayne State Universities School of Medicine Masters of Public Health program. I have been a HIV, Substance use, LGBTQ2+, Children's, and Courts therapist. I have developed curriculum for states and thousands of schools nationwide. You are the expert on your life I am simply here to assist and support. Therapy is fun and beautiful with me. I guarantee that you will laugh, smile, cry, and think deeply.
Hello, My name is Elijah Proge, I am a Detroit native and clinical therapist. I started college at the age of 14, since then I have attended 3 prestigious Universities; earning my BSSW & MSW. I'm fully licensed and currently enrolled in Wayne State Universities School of Medicine Masters of Public Health program. I have been a HIV, Substance use, LGBTQ2+, Children's, and Courts therapist. I have developed curriculum for states and thousands of schools nationwide. You are the expert on your life I am simply here to assist and support. Therapy is fun and beautiful with me. I guarantee that you will laugh, smile, cry, and think deeply.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or current/past trauma, you have found a safe place to begin exploring your emotions. I am a NASW Certified Gender Identity Specialist. I pride myself on being an affirmative therapist who supports and embraces individuals’, couples, or families with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, or gender identities. From questioning to being ready to take the next steps in affirming your identity I will support you and teach you valuable skills to help you manage your emotions during this exciting and often difficult journey to being your true authentic self!
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or current/past trauma, you have found a safe place to begin exploring your emotions. I am a NASW Certified Gender Identity Specialist. I pride myself on being an affirmative therapist who supports and embraces individuals’, couples, or families with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, or gender identities. From questioning to being ready to take the next steps in affirming your identity I will support you and teach you valuable skills to help you manage your emotions during this exciting and often difficult journey to being your true authentic self!
Jessica Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CST, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warren, MI 48088
As a couple's counselor and certified sex therapist, I focus on working with couples that are experiencing issues related to the relationship and/or sexual wellbeing. This is inclusive of communication concerns, marriage/couple distress, infidelity, exploration, sexual function, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction.
As a couple's counselor and certified sex therapist, I focus on working with couples that are experiencing issues related to the relationship and/or sexual wellbeing. This is inclusive of communication concerns, marriage/couple distress, infidelity, exploration, sexual function, sexual distress, and sexual satisfaction.
You are a sensitive person but wish sometimes you were less sensitive. You often feel overwhelmed, worry too much and feel discouraged. You are so responsible and care so much about your loved ones that you put yourself last. Maybe you have trauma from your past you know still affects you but other things you have tried have not helped you enough. It's not that you have not tried to help yourself-you have tried and tried hard. You know you are not living up to your potential. You want more for your life.
You are a sensitive person but wish sometimes you were less sensitive. You often feel overwhelmed, worry too much and feel discouraged. You are so responsible and care so much about your loved ones that you put yourself last. Maybe you have trauma from your past you know still affects you but other things you have tried have not helped you enough. It's not that you have not tried to help yourself-you have tried and tried hard. You know you are not living up to your potential. You want more for your life.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warren, MI 48093
Grief is a natural life experience we all face when we open our hearts to love. It is my privilege to witness your grief, to explore your experience of love and loss and to sit with you in your pain...seeking ways to bear the unbearable. By tending to our feelings, we begin to remember our dear one with more joy than pain.
Grief is a natural life experience we all face when we open our hearts to love. It is my privilege to witness your grief, to explore your experience of love and loss and to sit with you in your pain...seeking ways to bear the unbearable. By tending to our feelings, we begin to remember our dear one with more joy than pain.
Melissa Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48093 (Online Only)
Sometimes life looks different than we imagined & we need help making sense out of things. We might be feeling disconnected, uncertain, or alone. I aim to help people identify and connect with their inner strengths, community, and essential wisdom and become more aligned with the dreams they hope to achieve. I believe that inner peace is attainable for everyone. I use a humanistic approach to therapy based on individual needs and personality. My style is active engagement, authenticity, and humor to heal when appropriate. I don’t believe in black and white thinking and understand we all have unique journeys and experiences.
Sometimes life looks different than we imagined & we need help making sense out of things. We might be feeling disconnected, uncertain, or alone. I aim to help people identify and connect with their inner strengths, community, and essential wisdom and become more aligned with the dreams they hope to achieve. I believe that inner peace is attainable for everyone. I use a humanistic approach to therapy based on individual needs and personality. My style is active engagement, authenticity, and humor to heal when appropriate. I don’t believe in black and white thinking and understand we all have unique journeys and experiences.
Victoria (Tori) Jeross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48093 (Online Only)
Do you wish to begin healing and processing? Trauma, mental health issues, or stress from everyday life? Let's connect so that we can understand your circumstances together and develop personalized coping techniques that will make it easier for you to move forward in life. I place a strong importance on providing an empathetic and unbiased atmosphere; the third place I provide will always be one of warmth and understanding. Let's set some objectives & work to live more within your values. Along with supporting you in comprehending the complexities of your mental health journey, I find meeting you where you're at is the best start.
Do you wish to begin healing and processing? Trauma, mental health issues, or stress from everyday life? Let's connect so that we can understand your circumstances together and develop personalized coping techniques that will make it easier for you to move forward in life. I place a strong importance on providing an empathetic and unbiased atmosphere; the third place I provide will always be one of warmth and understanding. Let's set some objectives & work to live more within your values. Along with supporting you in comprehending the complexities of your mental health journey, I find meeting you where you're at is the best start.
Understanding yourself is the most challenging, rewarding, and important work that you will ever do. As your therapist, I will help you find new ways to look at your past that may help you to better understand your present circumstances. Together, we will discover what a healthy and meaningful future can look like for you.
Understanding yourself is the most challenging, rewarding, and important work that you will ever do. As your therapist, I will help you find new ways to look at your past that may help you to better understand your present circumstances. Together, we will discover what a healthy and meaningful future can look like for you.
I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.
I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.
My approach to therapy is based on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective, which focuses on the automatic thoughts one is having about oneself, others, or the world while addressing unwanted behavior patterns. I will facilitate conversation to work alongside you in your therapeutic journey, and I use reframing of negative thoughts, homework assignments, and genuine empathy. I earned a Master's of Social Work and a Bachelor's of Social Work from Wayne State University.
My approach to therapy is based on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective, which focuses on the automatic thoughts one is having about oneself, others, or the world while addressing unwanted behavior patterns. I will facilitate conversation to work alongside you in your therapeutic journey, and I use reframing of negative thoughts, homework assignments, and genuine empathy. I earned a Master's of Social Work and a Bachelor's of Social Work from Wayne State University.
Lauren Rainey-Borgdorff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48093 (Online Only)
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Racial Identity, Early Childhood, Stress, Women’s Issues, Self-Esteem, and Trauma.
I have been working with individuals and families in both community and mental health focused positions for over 5 years. I received my MSW from the University of Michigan and have experience working with adolescents and adults. Therapeutically, I strive to utilize holistic approaches to wellness that both align with the individual’s personality and lifestyle.
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Racial Identity, Early Childhood, Stress, Women’s Issues, Self-Esteem, and Trauma.
I have been working with individuals and families in both community and mental health focused positions for over 5 years. I received my MSW from the University of Michigan and have experience working with adolescents and adults. Therapeutically, I strive to utilize holistic approaches to wellness that both align with the individual’s personality and lifestyle.
Hello! My name is Rachael. I received my Bachelor of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and my Master of Social Work from Florida State University. I have worked in Special Education with teenagers with emotional issues and trauma for two years. I also have years of experience working with young adults up to seniors helping support them through challenging times. I also have experience working with adults who are incarcerated or previously were or navigating probation, the legal system, and starting over.
Hello! My name is Rachael. I received my Bachelor of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and my Master of Social Work from Florida State University. I have worked in Special Education with teenagers with emotional issues and trauma for two years. I also have years of experience working with young adults up to seniors helping support them through challenging times. I also have experience working with adults who are incarcerated or previously were or navigating probation, the legal system, and starting over.
I’ve work with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, daily stress, ADHD, divorce, trauma, grief, life transition, self esteem, sexuality, and relationship issues.
I’m so glad you have taken the necessary steps to begin your healing journey and I’m looking forward to working together. As a therapist, I have learned that a person’s greatest pain can also be their greatest source of strength. I help my clients, who include children, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I will offer and assist with psychological education on specific issues, remain solution-focused, and always listening without judgment.
I’ve work with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, daily stress, ADHD, divorce, trauma, grief, life transition, self esteem, sexuality, and relationship issues.
I’m so glad you have taken the necessary steps to begin your healing journey and I’m looking forward to working together. As a therapist, I have learned that a person’s greatest pain can also be their greatest source of strength. I help my clients, who include children, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I will offer and assist with psychological education on specific issues, remain solution-focused, and always listening without judgment.
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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.