LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Portland, OR
Anna Gunning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97210 (Online Only)
My practice utilizes a cultural humility framework and is trauma-informed, queer affirming, neurodiverse affirming, and fat-positive.
Struggling in relationship with food, body, and self can feel isolating. So many of us have been taught to disconnect from our bodies, to ignore our emotions, and to fear exploring and expressing our authentic selves. I am so sorry if you have experienced this pain, and I am here to offer support on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Oregon, specializing in addressing issues related to disordered eating, body image, and LGBTQIA+ identities.
My practice utilizes a cultural humility framework and is trauma-informed, queer affirming, neurodiverse affirming, and fat-positive.
Struggling in relationship with food, body, and self can feel isolating. So many of us have been taught to disconnect from our bodies, to ignore our emotions, and to fear exploring and expressing our authentic selves. I am so sorry if you have experienced this pain, and I am here to offer support on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Oregon, specializing in addressing issues related to disordered eating, body image, and LGBTQIA+ identities.
I specializes in working with LGBTQ who are struggling to come out or find their way.
We've all had difficult experiences. I believe we can heal from these experiences, becoming more of who we truly are and want to be. I have worked with a large range of life circumstances including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and loss. In these painful experiences we all are faced with healing pain. Together we can get life back on track.
I specializes in working with LGBTQ who are struggling to come out or find their way.
We've all had difficult experiences. I believe we can heal from these experiences, becoming more of who we truly are and want to be. I have worked with a large range of life circumstances including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and loss. In these painful experiences we all are faced with healing pain. Together we can get life back on track.
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
We understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs.
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling. We understand the unique needs of our clients and create a tailored and unique treatment that centers on the client and their history, values, culture, and identities.
We understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs.
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling. We understand the unique needs of our clients and create a tailored and unique treatment that centers on the client and their history, values, culture, and identities.
Alana Kirkendall
Professional Counselor Associate , MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
As a person in the LGBTQIA+ community, I hope to provide a safe space for queer, questioning, and gender nonconforming clients.
I deeply enjoy working with clients who are ready to engage and do the work inside and outside of therapy. I would love to sit with you in any experiences of ADD/ADHD, boundary setting & maintenance, identity exploration, processing systemic oppression, religious trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship and family issues, grief, and exploring your identities and how we move through the world and its systems. I like working with adult individuals; people who are queer, gender-nonconforming, and ethically non-monogamous; and those who identify as BIPOC.
As a person in the LGBTQIA+ community, I hope to provide a safe space for queer, questioning, and gender nonconforming clients.
I deeply enjoy working with clients who are ready to engage and do the work inside and outside of therapy. I would love to sit with you in any experiences of ADD/ADHD, boundary setting & maintenance, identity exploration, processing systemic oppression, religious trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship and family issues, grief, and exploring your identities and how we move through the world and its systems. I like working with adult individuals; people who are queer, gender-nonconforming, and ethically non-monogamous; and those who identify as BIPOC.
Kevin Farris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
I specialize in religious trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, medical trauma, chronic health conditions, teens, and trauma.
Therapy is something that should make room for you to be you, not just in the session, but in its outcome. A person's mental health struggles come from somewhere - let's unpack that together and see what we can unlearn. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to explore all of the issues that may exist everywhere in our lives, and where good intentions are assumed in a caring, kind, and in an emotionally safe environment. Come as you are, and bring your humor. Past clients have described me as a mama bear - loving but will give a firm push. I will let you know that I will challenge you and give homework from time to time.
I specialize in religious trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, medical trauma, chronic health conditions, teens, and trauma.
Therapy is something that should make room for you to be you, not just in the session, but in its outcome. A person's mental health struggles come from somewhere - let's unpack that together and see what we can unlearn. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to explore all of the issues that may exist everywhere in our lives, and where good intentions are assumed in a caring, kind, and in an emotionally safe environment. Come as you are, and bring your humor. Past clients have described me as a mama bear - loving but will give a firm push. I will let you know that I will challenge you and give homework from time to time.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I have a specialty in social justice themes and work heavily with the LGBTQ community, particularly with people of color. My approach to psychotherapy is warm, empathic, and compassionate. I treat each individual professionally and with respect and with acknowledgement of your individual strengths. I listen attentively to your thoughts and feelings, while also focusing on factors that are out of your conscious awareness (such as anxieties, values, and expectations) that can get expressed in relationships or through problematic patterns or symptoms.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I have a specialty in social justice themes and work heavily with the LGBTQ community, particularly with people of color. My approach to psychotherapy is warm, empathic, and compassionate. I treat each individual professionally and with respect and with acknowledgement of your individual strengths. I listen attentively to your thoughts and feelings, while also focusing on factors that are out of your conscious awareness (such as anxieties, values, and expectations) that can get expressed in relationships or through problematic patterns or symptoms.
Aakash Kishore PhD, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer therapeutic support for trans and gender expansive adults pursuing medical transition following the WPATH SoCs, and QTBIPOC affirming perinatal & reproductive mental health.
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
I also offer therapeutic support for trans and gender expansive adults pursuing medical transition following the WPATH SoCs, and QTBIPOC affirming perinatal & reproductive mental health.
As a therapist, I believe my first job is to witness. I aim to support a space that is safe enough for you to tell your own story, heal, and step further into your own power. I welcome open discussion of your identities, cultures, relationships, and experiences, including your experience of therapy itself, as it is happening. We’ll work to name how your experiences with structural oppression may have shaped your beliefs about yourself and how you cope. We’ll identify your strengths, and when it’s helpful, we’ll try out tools to support changes you may want to make.
Kate O'Brien Inclusive Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
I have over twelve years working with children, youth, families, and adults specializing in LGBTQIA+ issues, co-dependency, trauma, attachment wounds, grief, anxiety, and systems trauma.
Are you struggling with a hard life transition you weren’t expecting? Are you wishing you had more coping strategies for your symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you wish you had someone to talk to while feeling free of judgement or expectations? Do you want to process old hurt that is impacting your life? Are you wanting to play a more active role in your own life? Are you struggling with LGBTQIA+ related challenges? I am here for it!
I have over twelve years working with children, youth, families, and adults specializing in LGBTQIA+ issues, co-dependency, trauma, attachment wounds, grief, anxiety, and systems trauma.
Are you struggling with a hard life transition you weren’t expecting? Are you wishing you had more coping strategies for your symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you wish you had someone to talk to while feeling free of judgement or expectations? Do you want to process old hurt that is impacting your life? Are you wanting to play a more active role in your own life? Are you struggling with LGBTQIA+ related challenges? I am here for it!
I am an LGBTQ affirming therapist.
I specialize in working with teens and Generation Z adults using a range of therapeutic interventions. My preferred age range is 16 - 30. My work with clients has involved treating mood disorders and addressing identity concerns. My clients have been new to counseling or have returned to therapy, and are motivated to move forward. Over the years, I have worked with clients to address anxiety, binge eating, depression, gender dysphoria, sexuality, self-harm, and stress.
I am an LGBTQ affirming therapist.
I specialize in working with teens and Generation Z adults using a range of therapeutic interventions. My preferred age range is 16 - 30. My work with clients has involved treating mood disorders and addressing identity concerns. My clients have been new to counseling or have returned to therapy, and are motivated to move forward. Over the years, I have worked with clients to address anxiety, binge eating, depression, gender dysphoria, sexuality, self-harm, and stress.
I specialize in working with identity issues, gender issues and life transitions within the LGBT community.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
I specialize in working with identity issues, gender issues and life transitions within the LGBT community.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
Renee Cascino
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209 (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Renee (she/her), and I’m excited to work with you! Relationship transitions such as divorce/separation, ethical non monogamy, and infidelity can leave you and your partner(s) with mixed feelings and confusion. It is my intention to create a space that affirms and supports your many identities as well as the complexity of your many experiences. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folks, those interested in learning more about their own sexuality, desire, and non-traditional family configurations. I work from an anti-racist, health at every size, sex, and kink/BDSM positive approach.
Hi there, I’m Renee (she/her), and I’m excited to work with you! Relationship transitions such as divorce/separation, ethical non monogamy, and infidelity can leave you and your partner(s) with mixed feelings and confusion. It is my intention to create a space that affirms and supports your many identities as well as the complexity of your many experiences. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folks, those interested in learning more about their own sexuality, desire, and non-traditional family configurations. I work from an anti-racist, health at every size, sex, and kink/BDSM positive approach.
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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC-II, QMHA-II, CGAC-R
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
I draw from my own lived experiences as a mother, military veteran, member of the LGBTQ community, and person in recovery to offer compassionate, trauma-informed care, utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Accepting New Clients: Finding the right provider when you're struggling with substance abuse or a co-occurring disorder can be a daunting task, but I would like to take the fear and shame out of the process and let you know that change is possible if you're willing to take the first step. You may be someone seeking help for the first time or someone who has struggled with issues in the past, but no matter what brought you to this place, I would like to be an ally in your journey toward wellness. Client-centered therapy means that you get to be in control of the process, and I respect an individual's right to maintain autonomy.
I draw from my own lived experiences as a mother, military veteran, member of the LGBTQ community, and person in recovery to offer compassionate, trauma-informed care, utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Accepting New Clients: Finding the right provider when you're struggling with substance abuse or a co-occurring disorder can be a daunting task, but I would like to take the fear and shame out of the process and let you know that change is possible if you're willing to take the first step. You may be someone seeking help for the first time or someone who has struggled with issues in the past, but no matter what brought you to this place, I would like to be an ally in your journey toward wellness. Client-centered therapy means that you get to be in control of the process, and I respect an individual's right to maintain autonomy.
Congruent Therapy: Danie Meyer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
As a queer, cisgender woman from a working-class background, raised in Portland and experienced in both Portland and LA, I bring diverse insights to therapy.
I work with adults, couples, and individuals navigating all of life's challenges. My clients often include LGBTQ+ folks, those in ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, and kink-positive. Please visit our website to read more about me, how I can best support you, and why we are a good fit. www.congruenttherapy.com/danie-meyer
As a queer, cisgender woman from a working-class background, raised in Portland and experienced in both Portland and LA, I bring diverse insights to therapy.
I work with adults, couples, and individuals navigating all of life's challenges. My clients often include LGBTQ+ folks, those in ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, and kink-positive. Please visit our website to read more about me, how I can best support you, and why we are a good fit. www.congruenttherapy.com/danie-meyer
Grace J Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
As of 9/19/24: I currently have a few spots available. Visit my website at www.embarkcounselingnw.com to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
As of 9/19/24: I currently have a few spots available. Visit my website at www.embarkcounselingnw.com to request a free video consultation appointment. Please note that scheduling a consultation appointment does not guarantee you an ongoing appointment time, and you may be added to a waitlist depending on availability. I provide counseling to only children & adolescents to address: LGBTQ+, Identity, and more.
Ally Simone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, T2066
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I work with adult individuals and relationships. Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships. I am committed to equity and inclusion, both personally and professionally and my goal is always that my clients feel seen and supported in all aspects of their identity. I am LGBTQIA+, and gender affirming, sex/kink positive and welcome all relationship configurations including CNM/Polyamory. I recognize and value all types of diversity including ethnicity, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, and abilities.
I work with adult individuals and relationships. Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships. I am committed to equity and inclusion, both personally and professionally and my goal is always that my clients feel seen and supported in all aspects of their identity. I am LGBTQIA+, and gender affirming, sex/kink positive and welcome all relationship configurations including CNM/Polyamory. I recognize and value all types of diversity including ethnicity, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, and abilities.
I have worked in private practice, universities, holistic health and LGBTQ community clinics.
Creating change in our minds, our relationships, and our society takes internal work. Without self-care, we can get burned out from feeling anxious about the world, coping with internalized oppression, or struggling with self-esteem. I use a multicultural feminist approach to explore and process those feelings, and bring in neurodivergent friendly skills and tools to help clients learn affirming, practical, and creative ways to cope and adapt to a changing world. Therapy can be an empowering space to support, challenge, and motivate you while you're doing the brave work of learning, growing, and healing.
I have worked in private practice, universities, holistic health and LGBTQ community clinics.
Creating change in our minds, our relationships, and our society takes internal work. Without self-care, we can get burned out from feeling anxious about the world, coping with internalized oppression, or struggling with self-esteem. I use a multicultural feminist approach to explore and process those feelings, and bring in neurodivergent friendly skills and tools to help clients learn affirming, practical, and creative ways to cope and adapt to a changing world. Therapy can be an empowering space to support, challenge, and motivate you while you're doing the brave work of learning, growing, and healing.
Cam Ericksen
Professional Counselor Associate, MS , NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
I’m a transfemme (wíŋkte), mixed, white and indigenous (iyeska), queer therapist. I’m passionate about working with people who are ready to heal past and current wounds, dig into their experiences, and raise awareness of their conscious and unconscious processes. I hold several privileged and marginalized identities that shape the way I support others and how I show up in a therapeutic space. Existing in an oppressive system, that has told me I did not belong, has given me the opportunity to unpack internalized oppression and gain empathy for those who have been othered and unseen.
I’m a transfemme (wíŋkte), mixed, white and indigenous (iyeska), queer therapist. I’m passionate about working with people who are ready to heal past and current wounds, dig into their experiences, and raise awareness of their conscious and unconscious processes. I hold several privileged and marginalized identities that shape the way I support others and how I show up in a therapeutic space. Existing in an oppressive system, that has told me I did not belong, has given me the opportunity to unpack internalized oppression and gain empathy for those who have been othered and unseen.
Congruent Therapy: Brynn Shaver
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
The people I love working with are adults from minority populations, including LGBTQIA+, African American, Hispanic, and other underserved communities, who are seeking to enhance their resilience during challenging life phases.
Greetings! I'm Brynn Shaver, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, originally hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, now nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Bend, Oregon. My professional journey has been deeply influenced by my own experiences with eating disorders, religious trauma, relationship trauma, and a journey of identity exploration. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the complexities of the human experience and have motivated me to pursue a career in therapy. Through my personal struggles and identity exploration, I've gained invaluable insights into the challenges individuals face.
The people I love working with are adults from minority populations, including LGBTQIA+, African American, Hispanic, and other underserved communities, who are seeking to enhance their resilience during challenging life phases.
Greetings! I'm Brynn Shaver, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, originally hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, now nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Bend, Oregon. My professional journey has been deeply influenced by my own experiences with eating disorders, religious trauma, relationship trauma, and a journey of identity exploration. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the complexities of the human experience and have motivated me to pursue a career in therapy. Through my personal struggles and identity exploration, I've gained invaluable insights into the challenges individuals face.
I have experience working with people struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity, queer issues, and relationship and family challenges.
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
I have experience working with people struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity, queer issues, and relationship and family challenges.
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. I work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective that is grounded in feminist practice which prioritizes the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning.
Amanda McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC, CMHS, ASDCS, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97213
I enjoy helping individuals with anxiety, LGBTQIA-related concerns, neurodivergent adults and teens, relationship issues including non-traditional relationships, and challenges with stress, motivation, and self-esteem.
You’ve grown up wondering if you’re weird, wrong, or at fault. You feel like you don’t align with your family, your assigned gender, or traditional relationships. You wonder if you speak the same language as others in your world. You’ve tried to fit in, get things done, and meet others’ standards, but have always felt like you’re missing the mark. You feel stuck, like everyone else knows something you don’t. Now, you want guidance, support, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your ideal life.
I enjoy helping individuals with anxiety, LGBTQIA-related concerns, neurodivergent adults and teens, relationship issues including non-traditional relationships, and challenges with stress, motivation, and self-esteem.
You’ve grown up wondering if you’re weird, wrong, or at fault. You feel like you don’t align with your family, your assigned gender, or traditional relationships. You wonder if you speak the same language as others in your world. You’ve tried to fit in, get things done, and meet others’ standards, but have always felt like you’re missing the mark. You feel stuck, like everyone else knows something you don’t. Now, you want guidance, support, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your ideal life.
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