LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Carlisle, PA
Kirsten Baehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hello! My name is Kirsten, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the fields of mental health and addiction since 2008, and have done everything from community-based care to inpatient; school-based to intensive. Along with my experience with addiction, I also do work in trauma, LGBTQIA+, anxiety management, and self-regulation from a recovery-focused model. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults doing both group and individual therapy. I take a great deal of pride in helping others see their potential, as well as what they can achieve in their growth and healing journey.
Hello! My name is Kirsten, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the fields of mental health and addiction since 2008, and have done everything from community-based care to inpatient; school-based to intensive. Along with my experience with addiction, I also do work in trauma, LGBTQIA+, anxiety management, and self-regulation from a recovery-focused model. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults doing both group and individual therapy. I take a great deal of pride in helping others see their potential, as well as what they can achieve in their growth and healing journey.
I am also a certified yoga teacher, I specialize in counseling caregivers and healthcare workers, multicultural counseling, and am an LGBTQ+ ally.
My intention as a therapist is to provide a safe and comfortable space to support your journey of healing and self-discovery. I believe that the therapeutic relationship works best when it is built on a foundation of trust and authenticity, providing an ideal environment to explore emotions, create strategies to manage life's stressors, and to enhance your overall health and wellbeing. I view each individual through a holistic lens, combining mindfulness-based techniques, a person-centered approach, and believe in the mind-body connection. Yoga can also be added to sessions as a way to process emotions and to address self-care.
I am also a certified yoga teacher, I specialize in counseling caregivers and healthcare workers, multicultural counseling, and am an LGBTQ+ ally.
My intention as a therapist is to provide a safe and comfortable space to support your journey of healing and self-discovery. I believe that the therapeutic relationship works best when it is built on a foundation of trust and authenticity, providing an ideal environment to explore emotions, create strategies to manage life's stressors, and to enhance your overall health and wellbeing. I view each individual through a holistic lens, combining mindfulness-based techniques, a person-centered approach, and believe in the mind-body connection. Yoga can also be added to sessions as a way to process emotions and to address self-care.
Nicole E Matero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
Therapy is a journey towards self-discovery, empowerment, and balance. Do you ever feel that you may be getting in the way of yourself in your efforts to live a rich and fulfilling life? Maybe you feel unmotivated or disconnected from a sense of joy. Life can be stressful with unexpected changes, relationship struggles, grief and loss, life transitions, sexual identity issues, social struggles, and current or previous trauma disrupting your day-to-day functioning. This often creates an out-of-control feeling with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
Therapy is a journey towards self-discovery, empowerment, and balance. Do you ever feel that you may be getting in the way of yourself in your efforts to live a rich and fulfilling life? Maybe you feel unmotivated or disconnected from a sense of joy. Life can be stressful with unexpected changes, relationship struggles, grief and loss, life transitions, sexual identity issues, social struggles, and current or previous trauma disrupting your day-to-day functioning. This often creates an out-of-control feeling with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
Liza De La O
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17015
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be overwhelming, which can push you to feel lost and stuck. I specialize in trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism, but I also have experience working with other mental health issues. My clients find relief by working through their current issues by identifying how your life is being currently disrupted and then working backward to process your trauma. Some of my treatment modalities include Gestalt Therapy, DBT, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I believe in tailoring the treatment to each individual client depending on what will help you the most.
Life can be overwhelming, which can push you to feel lost and stuck. I specialize in trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism, but I also have experience working with other mental health issues. My clients find relief by working through their current issues by identifying how your life is being currently disrupted and then working backward to process your trauma. Some of my treatment modalities include Gestalt Therapy, DBT, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I believe in tailoring the treatment to each individual client depending on what will help you the most.
As a parent, it can be painful to see your child unhappy, worried, or struggling, especially when you aren't sure how to make things better. While our experienced therapists don’t have magic wands, we do have the training, tools, and experience to help you find your way. We have offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Online therapy is available for individuals in Pennsylvania.
As a parent, it can be painful to see your child unhappy, worried, or struggling, especially when you aren't sure how to make things better. While our experienced therapists don’t have magic wands, we do have the training, tools, and experience to help you find your way. We have offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Online therapy is available for individuals in Pennsylvania.
Terry Drew Karanen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, DD
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
I help people make sense of life. My background is in the clinical-health/mental health field, and I'm also an ordained minister. That means my background allows me to assist you right where you are, not by any preconceived ideas of what you should or shouldn't be doing. My primary source of counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). This is a method of discovering together how the decisions you've made in the past, or the circumstances you've lived through, have brought you to where you are. It's not about blame - it's about helping you to empower yourself to have the life worth living you are seeking.
I help people make sense of life. My background is in the clinical-health/mental health field, and I'm also an ordained minister. That means my background allows me to assist you right where you are, not by any preconceived ideas of what you should or shouldn't be doing. My primary source of counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). This is a method of discovering together how the decisions you've made in the past, or the circumstances you've lived through, have brought you to where you are. It's not about blame - it's about helping you to empower yourself to have the life worth living you are seeking.
We believe that the challenges we face help to empower us to transform our lives, thus allowing a clearer understanding of both ourselves and our relationships.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
We believe that the challenges we face help to empower us to transform our lives, thus allowing a clearer understanding of both ourselves and our relationships.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17015 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Have you been feeling stressed, anxious about the future, or hopeless in life? These feelings can rob us of the joy and peace that we could be enjoying today. Life can be messy and at times seem unforgiving. You’re not alone in this. You may not be able to control what happens to you, but you can control how you face obstacles and how you overcome them. You may have difficulties in your relationships at home or the office. Perhaps you’ve lost a loved one, are concerned about your substance use, or simply feel like you’re struggling to make it through the day. If this describes you, it's time to take a step towards feeling better.
Have you been feeling stressed, anxious about the future, or hopeless in life? These feelings can rob us of the joy and peace that we could be enjoying today. Life can be messy and at times seem unforgiving. You’re not alone in this. You may not be able to control what happens to you, but you can control how you face obstacles and how you overcome them. You may have difficulties in your relationships at home or the office. Perhaps you’ve lost a loved one, are concerned about your substance use, or simply feel like you’re struggling to make it through the day. If this describes you, it's time to take a step towards feeling better.
Brittany Flood
Counselor, ATR-BC , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
I help people express themselves through art and talk psychotherapy when words are not enough. I love working with a many different types of people, adjusting to new life changes, or coping with family / work life balance stressors. The people I meet with can expect to feel validated and supported. My approach to my clients is person centered, meeting them where they are at. Furthermore, Forcing people to "talk" is not what I am about, as we can use art to help explore and express your emotions and experiences when words are not enough.
I help people express themselves through art and talk psychotherapy when words are not enough. I love working with a many different types of people, adjusting to new life changes, or coping with family / work life balance stressors. The people I meet with can expect to feel validated and supported. My approach to my clients is person centered, meeting them where they are at. Furthermore, Forcing people to "talk" is not what I am about, as we can use art to help explore and express your emotions and experiences when words are not enough.
Ashten Carrin Trimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that need grieving, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” Look below for the current groups I am offering!
I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that need grieving, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” Look below for the current groups I am offering!
One Eighty Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, or confused? The life you envisioned for yourself did not look like this. You carry such shame and guilt even over the smallest things. You have been struggling with these thoughts and feelings for quite some time. You know deep down that you want to feel better but don’t know where to start.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, or confused? The life you envisioned for yourself did not look like this. You carry such shame and guilt even over the smallest things. You have been struggling with these thoughts and feelings for quite some time. You know deep down that you want to feel better but don’t know where to start.
You probably already know at least some of what you wish were different in your life. Often the things we wish were different we have wanted to change for months, years, or even decades. Counseling often has a balanced focus on helping you learn how to cope with present day symptoms while at times looking back to become free from old patterns of responding. Those old patterns that at one time may have been necessary in order to survive, now may be the very thing limiting your ability to thrive and realize your potential. Click on the "website" button to the left to read more about me, my approach, and my specialties.
You probably already know at least some of what you wish were different in your life. Often the things we wish were different we have wanted to change for months, years, or even decades. Counseling often has a balanced focus on helping you learn how to cope with present day symptoms while at times looking back to become free from old patterns of responding. Those old patterns that at one time may have been necessary in order to survive, now may be the very thing limiting your ability to thrive and realize your potential. Click on the "website" button to the left to read more about me, my approach, and my specialties.
My clinical interests include anger management, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive environment in which the clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I offer counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and families in the following areas; Depression and Sadness, Codependency, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Communication issues, Arguments, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, and Self-esteem issues
My clinical interests include anger management, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive environment in which the clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I offer counseling sessions for individuals, couples, and families in the following areas; Depression and Sadness, Codependency, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Communication issues, Arguments, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, and Self-esteem issues
Paul Anthony Clements
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17013
Do fears about the future or regrets from the past impact your well-being? Are you longing for more meaningful relationships and deeper connection with others? Do you wish to change certain behaviors having a negative impact on your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are one step closer to making changes and feeling better. For over 20 years, I have helped numerous individuals overcome past hurts, live authentic and joyful lives in the present and feel optimistic about their future.
Do fears about the future or regrets from the past impact your well-being? Are you longing for more meaningful relationships and deeper connection with others? Do you wish to change certain behaviors having a negative impact on your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are one step closer to making changes and feeling better. For over 20 years, I have helped numerous individuals overcome past hurts, live authentic and joyful lives in the present and feel optimistic about their future.
Brie Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17015
I accept clients in NM and PA with Blue Cross, United, Aetna, Geisinger, and out of pocket payments. In person available in Rio Rancho, NM. Clients I see often want to adopt a holistic lifestyle, focusing on overall wellness.and those who are trying to find their true self and their passions. This may be due to loss, life change, coming of age, or focus on others rather than self. They often want to learn to balance roles in life and find the truth in their own purpose. Common reasons for starting therapy include anxiety, gender/sexual identity, addiction, relationship distress, grief, depression, and psychedelic integration.
I accept clients in NM and PA with Blue Cross, United, Aetna, Geisinger, and out of pocket payments. In person available in Rio Rancho, NM. Clients I see often want to adopt a holistic lifestyle, focusing on overall wellness.and those who are trying to find their true self and their passions. This may be due to loss, life change, coming of age, or focus on others rather than self. They often want to learn to balance roles in life and find the truth in their own purpose. Common reasons for starting therapy include anxiety, gender/sexual identity, addiction, relationship distress, grief, depression, and psychedelic integration.
Michelle Braceras
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
We all have a story to tell. We are made of thousands of them. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective through a clear lens. It can help wipe the fog off your glasses with the help of an objective outlook. You may feel like you are seeing Signs. Or hearing Sirens. Maybe from a direct big-T-Trauma, or the discreet little-t traumas that cause nagging stress. Maybe challenges are manifesting subtly throughout the fabric of your relationships. Whatever it is, you don't need to manage Your Story alone. You are worth it.
We all have a story to tell. We are made of thousands of them. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective through a clear lens. It can help wipe the fog off your glasses with the help of an objective outlook. You may feel like you are seeing Signs. Or hearing Sirens. Maybe from a direct big-T-Trauma, or the discreet little-t traumas that cause nagging stress. Maybe challenges are manifesting subtly throughout the fabric of your relationships. Whatever it is, you don't need to manage Your Story alone. You are worth it.
Kenneth J Sutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, MAC, CAADC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17013
I am a License Mental Health and a National Certified Master's Level Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Presently, I am the only National Certified Anger Management Specialist in Harrisburg and Carlisle. Thank you for visiting my profile. If you are reading this, your suffering has likely reached a point where you are considering professional help. I am so pleased you have taken the first step towards wellness. I believe that you are the most important part of your healing. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a very positive one. My practice is founded on evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).
I am a License Mental Health and a National Certified Master's Level Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Presently, I am the only National Certified Anger Management Specialist in Harrisburg and Carlisle. Thank you for visiting my profile. If you are reading this, your suffering has likely reached a point where you are considering professional help. I am so pleased you have taken the first step towards wellness. I believe that you are the most important part of your healing. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a very positive one. My practice is founded on evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, panic disorders, bipolar disorder, severe mental illness, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and addictions.
In my practice, I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them find solutions to the issues that have been bothering them. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship with my clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in our work together. My style is warm and interactive and I utilize a client centered approach, meaning that I place strong value on your experiences and the lens through which you see the world. My goal is to help you find your best path toward change and personal growth by creating a supportive space in which to explore.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, panic disorders, bipolar disorder, severe mental illness, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and addictions.
In my practice, I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them find solutions to the issues that have been bothering them. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship with my clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in our work together. My style is warm and interactive and I utilize a client centered approach, meaning that I place strong value on your experiences and the lens through which you see the world. My goal is to help you find your best path toward change and personal growth by creating a supportive space in which to explore.
Betsy Orsini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Carlisle, PA 17013 (Online Only)
You want some peace and to feel less stressed and overwhelmed by the complexities of your life, to feel more in balance in your emotional life. You need support, compassion and effective tools, skills for managing stress, coping effectively with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I can offer compassionate and knowledgeable help. Therapy will provide you with the support and skills for managing intense emotions and finding your way to creating a more balanced, peaceful and joyful life.
You want some peace and to feel less stressed and overwhelmed by the complexities of your life, to feel more in balance in your emotional life. You need support, compassion and effective tools, skills for managing stress, coping effectively with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I can offer compassionate and knowledgeable help. Therapy will provide you with the support and skills for managing intense emotions and finding your way to creating a more balanced, peaceful and joyful life.
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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.