LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Canby, OR
Areas I treat include PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, sexuality and relationship issues, lgbtqia+ concerns, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety.
Finding the right fit can be daunting, sometimes even traumatizing. In order to facilitate a genuine connection with clients. I meet clients where they are at using trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and a person centered approach. This means I am carful to avoid re-traumatization, I respect clients’ personal values, and I approach clients with unconditional positive regard even when discussing potentially difficult topics such as suicidal ideation or sexuality. I prioritize developing a safe, confidential space for clients to explore the challenges that brought them into therapy.
Areas I treat include PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, sexuality and relationship issues, lgbtqia+ concerns, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety.
Finding the right fit can be daunting, sometimes even traumatizing. In order to facilitate a genuine connection with clients. I meet clients where they are at using trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and a person centered approach. This means I am carful to avoid re-traumatization, I respect clients’ personal values, and I approach clients with unconditional positive regard even when discussing potentially difficult topics such as suicidal ideation or sexuality. I prioritize developing a safe, confidential space for clients to explore the challenges that brought them into therapy.
Misty Bonham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canby, OR 97013 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are experiencing difficulty because you are a teen, parent or adult who is a survivor of trauma (especially childhood, sex abuse and religious trauma), depression, anxiety, or living with a dissociative disorder or chronic illness... Let's meet to discuss how you're doing and how we may work together!
If you are experiencing difficulty because you are a teen, parent or adult who is a survivor of trauma (especially childhood, sex abuse and religious trauma), depression, anxiety, or living with a dissociative disorder or chronic illness... Let's meet to discuss how you're doing and how we may work together!
Jessica Glasmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canby, OR 97013 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
At this time I am seeing clients remotely and doing video sessions; I do not do text or email therapy. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship stress using evidence based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help you build skills to navigate the stressors you face.
At this time I am seeing clients remotely and doing video sessions; I do not do text or email therapy. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship stress using evidence based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My goal is to help you build skills to navigate the stressors you face.
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing with perinatal and post partum depression. I help patients uncover their strengths and develop the skills they need to lead happier, authentic lives. I am intuitive, connected, and present during sessions and strive to help children and adults build their confidence and find their voice.
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing with perinatal and post partum depression. I help patients uncover their strengths and develop the skills they need to lead happier, authentic lives. I am intuitive, connected, and present during sessions and strive to help children and adults build their confidence and find their voice.
Robyn Palmer-Davidson - Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Canby, OR 97013
My name is Robyn Palmer-Davidson and I have over 16 years of experience working with diverse populations including children, teens, the elderly, families, and other vulnerable populations. Some of my experience and services aim to provide supportive services, culturally sound counseling, and healing to develop and improve your mental health wellness and needs. I have provided direct services to children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, field, and residential settings. I look to provide ethical and compassionate services to individuals and families that strive to instill hope, self-care, and stability to suit personal needs.
My name is Robyn Palmer-Davidson and I have over 16 years of experience working with diverse populations including children, teens, the elderly, families, and other vulnerable populations. Some of my experience and services aim to provide supportive services, culturally sound counseling, and healing to develop and improve your mental health wellness and needs. I have provided direct services to children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, field, and residential settings. I look to provide ethical and compassionate services to individuals and families that strive to instill hope, self-care, and stability to suit personal needs.
Seeking counseling is a brave step and shows you are already taking action to explore changes in your life. I’m excited for you to start this process and am here to provide support and compassion along your journey. You are capable of moving mountains but know that you do not need to do it alone. Humans are excellent at finding ways to temporarily avoid painful feelings by hiding them from ourselves and others, soothing discomfort with distractions, work, denial, substance use, pursuit of pleasure, and many other strategies. Long term avoidance is not only ineffective but often creates increasingly severe emotional pain and
Seeking counseling is a brave step and shows you are already taking action to explore changes in your life. I’m excited for you to start this process and am here to provide support and compassion along your journey. You are capable of moving mountains but know that you do not need to do it alone. Humans are excellent at finding ways to temporarily avoid painful feelings by hiding them from ourselves and others, soothing discomfort with distractions, work, denial, substance use, pursuit of pleasure, and many other strategies. Long term avoidance is not only ineffective but often creates increasingly severe emotional pain and
Jonathan Clarke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Canby, OR 97013 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! Im Jonathan! If you are looking for therapy that includes aspects of mindfulness, wellness, self-discovery and learning about your strengths, values and resilience, I can help! My approach to counseling is client-centered and involves a collaborative process between client and counselor. I use evidence based techniques to help you in your journey so that together we can come up with goals and utilize interventions that will help you to grow. Come see me for Grief & Loss, trauma, parenting, addiction, boundary setting, personal growth and self esteem. I'm here to support you!
Hi there! Im Jonathan! If you are looking for therapy that includes aspects of mindfulness, wellness, self-discovery and learning about your strengths, values and resilience, I can help! My approach to counseling is client-centered and involves a collaborative process between client and counselor. I use evidence based techniques to help you in your journey so that together we can come up with goals and utilize interventions that will help you to grow. Come see me for Grief & Loss, trauma, parenting, addiction, boundary setting, personal growth and self esteem. I'm here to support you!
My therapeutic style is person-centered, strengths-focused, and relational. You can expect sessions to feel warm, compassionate, affirming, and collaborative. I help clients better understand themselves by drawing connections between the way they are feeling and the family and social systems they are part of.
My therapeutic style is person-centered, strengths-focused, and relational. You can expect sessions to feel warm, compassionate, affirming, and collaborative. I help clients better understand themselves by drawing connections between the way they are feeling and the family and social systems they are part of.
Amber Marinoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Canby, OR 97013 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My name is Amber Marinoff (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a LMFT, I have been trained in family systems. Consequently, I view individuals’ struggles as part of a larger whole. I love working with individual adults, and you may find that my ability to offer unconditional positive regard to all my clients, helps to establish the trust that is vital to healing. People would say that I’m an empathic and compassionate advocate who believes if trauma can be passed through generations, so can healing. I love assisting people with remembering who they really are through reconnection to true self.
My name is Amber Marinoff (she/her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As a LMFT, I have been trained in family systems. Consequently, I view individuals’ struggles as part of a larger whole. I love working with individual adults, and you may find that my ability to offer unconditional positive regard to all my clients, helps to establish the trust that is vital to healing. People would say that I’m an empathic and compassionate advocate who believes if trauma can be passed through generations, so can healing. I love assisting people with remembering who they really are through reconnection to true self.
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Steph Ostrow
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LMT, YT500
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with people who are LGBTQ, I am a proud trans & nonbinary person.
Ready to strengthen your connection to your mind and body, and build a better relationship with yourself? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
My specialty is working with people who are LGBTQ, I am a proud trans & nonbinary person.
Ready to strengthen your connection to your mind and body, and build a better relationship with yourself? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
Mike Schwarting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC1
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adults, and have extensive experience with men’s issues, the LGBTQIA+ community, and relationship therapy.
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
I work primarily with adults, and have extensive experience with men’s issues, the LGBTQIA+ community, and relationship therapy.
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
Cari Strickland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
We are all wired to seek connection, understanding & belonging but we may feel like we are not good enough. This feeling can become a part of us & impact how we see ourselves & the world. Misogyny, homophobia, ableism, racism, & capitalism from dominant cultures harms our humanity, strengths, & uniqueness. In therapy, we can work together to dismantle these harmful messages & rediscover your ability to connect to yourself, your community, & see that you are good enough. Here, LGBTQ+ folks & people with (dis)abilities age 18 to 108 will find safety, community & a non-judgmental space to explore who you are & find purpose & joy.
We are all wired to seek connection, understanding & belonging but we may feel like we are not good enough. This feeling can become a part of us & impact how we see ourselves & the world. Misogyny, homophobia, ableism, racism, & capitalism from dominant cultures harms our humanity, strengths, & uniqueness. In therapy, we can work together to dismantle these harmful messages & rediscover your ability to connect to yourself, your community, & see that you are good enough. Here, LGBTQ+ folks & people with (dis)abilities age 18 to 108 will find safety, community & a non-judgmental space to explore who you are & find purpose & joy.
Savannah V. Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, AAS, BA, MA-Psy, LPCr, QMHPr
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
Mike Schwarting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC1
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adults, and have extensive experience with men’s issues, LGBTQIA+ community, and relationship therapy/ couples counseling.
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I am currently accepting new patients and I am able to offer individual and couples counseling currently. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
I work primarily with adults, and have extensive experience with men’s issues, LGBTQIA+ community, and relationship therapy/ couples counseling.
Hi I am glad you are here. I’m Mike Schwarting, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. I am currently accepting new patients and I am able to offer individual and couples counseling currently. I believe that therapy is a process of making connections between people. In a chaotic and unsettled world, having a real connection with a knowledgeable, kind, and above all supportive therapist can mean the difference between despair and living the life you deserve.
Joshua Bogart
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Maybe you've spent your life pursuing interests and passions that others didn't understand or appreciate. As a specialist, I work with individuals who embrace their uniqueness, whether they're gamers, bookworms, metaphysical enthusiasts, geeks, artists, or creatives. Moreover, I provide support for those in the LGBT, poly, and kink communities. Together, we'll create an affirming space to explore your identity and find acceptance
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Maybe you've spent your life pursuing interests and passions that others didn't understand or appreciate. As a specialist, I work with individuals who embrace their uniqueness, whether they're gamers, bookworms, metaphysical enthusiasts, geeks, artists, or creatives. Moreover, I provide support for those in the LGBT, poly, and kink communities. Together, we'll create an affirming space to explore your identity and find acceptance
Jules Duncan-Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PCA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Jules (she/her). I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. It is important to understand systemic oppression as it affects marginalized communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA plus, as cultural events and generational trauma affect our mental wellbeing. Another perspective relevant to my practice is the inclusion of feminism and a sex positive belief system. A component in my practice is eliminating stigma behind mental health issues and creating a dialogue that further removes us from the concept of “normal.”
Hello my name is Jules (she/her). I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. It is important to understand systemic oppression as it affects marginalized communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA plus, as cultural events and generational trauma affect our mental wellbeing. Another perspective relevant to my practice is the inclusion of feminism and a sex positive belief system. A component in my practice is eliminating stigma behind mental health issues and creating a dialogue that further removes us from the concept of “normal.”
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, young adults, pre-marital couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health.
I am passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, teens, young adults, pre-marital couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My areas of practice include life transitions, stress and anxiety management, communication, self-esteem, empowerment, and the intersection of faith/spirituality with mental health.
Erin Reyburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of adults struggling with LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and relational stressors.
I am a state-licensed and board-certified Professional Counselor in Oregon and Washington. I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and began my clinical work in the mental health field in 2006.
I specialize in the treatment of adults struggling with LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and relational stressors.
I am a state-licensed and board-certified Professional Counselor in Oregon and Washington. I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and began my clinical work in the mental health field in 2006.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Hello my name is Jacob and it's nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new clients in Oregon. I have a background in the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma and I use a combination of evidence-based therapies and tools that include: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly welcoming to teens, 14 +, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Sarah Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I specialize in teens as well as adults, life transitions, anxiety, identity exploration, trauma, depression, perimenopause, interpersonal/attachment issues, boundary work, LGBTQ support and many others.
Hi I am Sarah, it is nice to meet you. I try to create a therapeutic space where the individuals I see can slow down, take time for non-judgmental reflection, process emotions and find the things that help them to live with authenticity and intention. I work to support and collaborate with adolescents and adults of all backgrounds to find growth, seek change and begin the healing process. I endeavor to make therapy a creative and safe space where we can explore how each person is able to find what works for them. In the first few sessions I like to get a sense of who you are, what you are seeking and to make goals for our work.
I specialize in teens as well as adults, life transitions, anxiety, identity exploration, trauma, depression, perimenopause, interpersonal/attachment issues, boundary work, LGBTQ support and many others.
Hi I am Sarah, it is nice to meet you. I try to create a therapeutic space where the individuals I see can slow down, take time for non-judgmental reflection, process emotions and find the things that help them to live with authenticity and intention. I work to support and collaborate with adolescents and adults of all backgrounds to find growth, seek change and begin the healing process. I endeavor to make therapy a creative and safe space where we can explore how each person is able to find what works for them. In the first few sessions I like to get a sense of who you are, what you are seeking and to make goals for our work.
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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.