LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Middletown, PA
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or addiction? Struggling with life transitions or the impact of grief? You’re not alone. As a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, LGBTQ+, life transitions, stress, & general mental health concerns to reclaim your sense of well-being. My approach is designed to empower you to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, setting the stage for a more fulfilling life.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or addiction? Struggling with life transitions or the impact of grief? You’re not alone. As a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, LGBTQ+, life transitions, stress, & general mental health concerns to reclaim your sense of well-being. My approach is designed to empower you to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, setting the stage for a more fulfilling life.
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
My ideal candidate is struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety; they need both a safe space to share their thoughts and emotions, as well as guidance; their goals are to develop a healthier relationship with themself, as well as develop coping skills and tools to manage their mental health concerns better.
Throughout life many of us experience a range of difficulties, stopping us from living the life we want. These difficulties may prevent us from feeling happiness and joy. However, I believe in our power and ability to overcome these challenges and change our responses so that we can live the joyful and productive life we desire. Sometimes, we need someone to help us develop ways to cope with our experiences and challenges. Others may need to journey through the pain of their past. I will meet you where you are emotionally to help you find your path to the life you want.
Throughout life many of us experience a range of difficulties, stopping us from living the life we want. These difficulties may prevent us from feeling happiness and joy. However, I believe in our power and ability to overcome these challenges and change our responses so that we can live the joyful and productive life we desire. Sometimes, we need someone to help us develop ways to cope with our experiences and challenges. Others may need to journey through the pain of their past. I will meet you where you are emotionally to help you find your path to the life you want.
Female, 20-40 years old, issues including stress, anxiety, depression (mood), and family (i.e. nuclear or family-of-origin) challenges. Interested in learning how to manage their symptoms, explore the origins and/or root cause of current stressors, and learn how to cope and resolve conflict/problem solve. To help improve their life satisfaction and overall quality of life
Female, 20-40 years old, issues including stress, anxiety, depression (mood), and family (i.e. nuclear or family-of-origin) challenges. Interested in learning how to manage their symptoms, explore the origins and/or root cause of current stressors, and learn how to cope and resolve conflict/problem solve. To help improve their life satisfaction and overall quality of life
Ashley Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, PA 17057
My therapeutic approach is dependent on what your needs and goals are as I believe that you are the expert on your own life. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, ADHD, and stress for around ages 5 to 29.
My therapeutic approach is dependent on what your needs and goals are as I believe that you are the expert on your own life. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, ADHD, and stress for around ages 5 to 29.
I believe that every individual has the power within themselves to achieve any treatment goal they come to Harmony Bay to work towards. My ideal client would be willing to put in the hard work needed to heal, who is willing to learn how to see the power and strength within themselves, and who believes that change is possible. If you are here at Harmony Bay seeking support from our services, you are already there!
I believe that every individual has the power within themselves to achieve any treatment goal they come to Harmony Bay to work towards. My ideal client would be willing to put in the hard work needed to heal, who is willing to learn how to see the power and strength within themselves, and who believes that change is possible. If you are here at Harmony Bay seeking support from our services, you are already there!
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and process addictions and clients struggling with a relationship. I offer clients a safe environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and past to learn about their present life. My ideal client would be aware that they need help. They are also prepared and open to doing the necessary work to address their issue. They understand that therapy is a process they cannot complete overnight. They know that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and process addictions and clients struggling with a relationship. I offer clients a safe environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and past to learn about their present life. My ideal client would be aware that they need help. They are also prepared and open to doing the necessary work to address their issue. They understand that therapy is a process they cannot complete overnight. They know that their previous methods have failed and are willing to try again with me.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
I am Erin King, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people recover from trauma. I will use a person-centered approach to meet you where you are at. I will listen when you explain your goals and what you would like to get out of therapy. As a social worker, I was trained to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach. As a trauma-centered practitioner, I ask not "what is wrong with you?" but "What happened to you and how has that impacted you?" The relational aspect of therapy is crucial: studies show that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a predictor of client success.
I am Erin King, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people recover from trauma. I will use a person-centered approach to meet you where you are at. I will listen when you explain your goals and what you would like to get out of therapy. As a social worker, I was trained to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach. As a trauma-centered practitioner, I ask not "what is wrong with you?" but "What happened to you and how has that impacted you?" The relational aspect of therapy is crucial: studies show that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a predictor of client success.
Lake Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, Comm, Inst, AP/IA
Verified Verified
Middletown, PA 17057
WE HAVE HIPPA COMPLIANT VIDEO THERAPY available to all Pennsylvania clients. Are you Feeling anxious or out of control? Panicky? Having difficulties with loved ones? I can help. I believe the most important factor in therapy is not the particular style a therapist uses but the relationship between the client and the therapist. I work hard to provide an emotionally safe place where you will be able to connect with me and feel safe enough to tell me your story, your truths. Then together we will better understand where you are, where you'd like to be, and what you might do next to get there.
WE HAVE HIPPA COMPLIANT VIDEO THERAPY available to all Pennsylvania clients. Are you Feeling anxious or out of control? Panicky? Having difficulties with loved ones? I can help. I believe the most important factor in therapy is not the particular style a therapist uses but the relationship between the client and the therapist. I work hard to provide an emotionally safe place where you will be able to connect with me and feel safe enough to tell me your story, your truths. Then together we will better understand where you are, where you'd like to be, and what you might do next to get there.
Brandon Stoothoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Middletown, PA 17057
It takes a great deal of strength to wake up each day and face life head on. I believe that there are times in our lives that present challenges to the person you are or want to be. Whether you are dealing with stress, worry, depression, or are not getting out of life what you want or deserve, talking to someone may be helpful. With over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I value the person you are and the person you want to be. I believe you have the ability and right to get out of life all that you want.
It takes a great deal of strength to wake up each day and face life head on. I believe that there are times in our lives that present challenges to the person you are or want to be. Whether you are dealing with stress, worry, depression, or are not getting out of life what you want or deserve, talking to someone may be helpful. With over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I value the person you are and the person you want to be. I believe you have the ability and right to get out of life all that you want.
Tice Counseling & Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, PA 17057
We are a group practice with compassionate, licensed therapists that specialize in treating children, adolescents, young adults, adults and couples. We offer both in-person and telehealth counseling and offer a wide array of counseling techniques. We accept insurance. You may be looking for a therapist because: You or a loved one are struggling emotionally. You’re unsatisfied in your relationship/marriage. You’re having frightening, negative thoughts. You don’t like yourself. You feel as though there is no one in your life that you can trust and that you feel will truly not judge you.
We are a group practice with compassionate, licensed therapists that specialize in treating children, adolescents, young adults, adults and couples. We offer both in-person and telehealth counseling and offer a wide array of counseling techniques. We accept insurance. You may be looking for a therapist because: You or a loved one are struggling emotionally. You’re unsatisfied in your relationship/marriage. You’re having frightening, negative thoughts. You don’t like yourself. You feel as though there is no one in your life that you can trust and that you feel will truly not judge you.
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West Philly Therapy Center is a group practice that specializes in working with relationship, sexuality and gender related issues. While each of our therapist has their own style and specialty, they are all collectively & actively working from an anti-racist, queer & trans affirming, social justice, and trauma-informed lens. We provide a warm, collaborative and compassionate space for clients to process, explore, grow, and heal. We strive to develop a therapeutic environment of mutual trust, respect and care, where the complexities of each client's experiences and identities are honored.
West Philly Therapy Center is a group practice that specializes in working with relationship, sexuality and gender related issues. While each of our therapist has their own style and specialty, they are all collectively & actively working from an anti-racist, queer & trans affirming, social justice, and trauma-informed lens. We provide a warm, collaborative and compassionate space for clients to process, explore, grow, and heal. We strive to develop a therapeutic environment of mutual trust, respect and care, where the complexities of each client's experiences and identities are honored.
LGBTQ+, Polyamory/CNM, BDSM/Kink Video Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, ages 18 and older, and my specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, BDMS/Kink, Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) & Polyamory, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Emotional Wellness, Life Transitions & Changes, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence, Stress & Relaxation, and Work / Life Balance.
Weclome! My name is Kevin. Whether you’re having difficulty making changes in life, dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, or wanting to improve your self-confidence, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. My style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe that you are in charge of your journey and my role is to walk with you and offer ideas and concepts to help you achieve the goals you have chosen. I will not tell you how to think, feel, or behave. Instead, you and I will explore options to help you determine the right path for you. I specialize in the LGBTQ+, CNM.Polyamory, and BDSM/Kink communities.
I work with adults, ages 18 and older, and my specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, BDMS/Kink, Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) & Polyamory, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Emotional Wellness, Life Transitions & Changes, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence, Stress & Relaxation, and Work / Life Balance.
Weclome! My name is Kevin. Whether you’re having difficulty making changes in life, dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, or wanting to improve your self-confidence, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. My style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe that you are in charge of your journey and my role is to walk with you and offer ideas and concepts to help you achieve the goals you have chosen. I will not tell you how to think, feel, or behave. Instead, you and I will explore options to help you determine the right path for you. I specialize in the LGBTQ+, CNM.Polyamory, and BDSM/Kink communities.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I have first-hand experience with those difficulties.
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, non-binary, etc. and seeking an affirming therapist? Are you having difficulty navigating relationships with friends and/or family due to your identity? Struggling with depression and/or anxiety because of today’s political climate? Struggling with the coming out process? Are you in need of a gender affirming letter to pursue gender affirming medical care? Seeking to explore your identity? Have a desire to set/create healthy boundaries with those around you?
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I have first-hand experience with those difficulties.
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, non-binary, etc. and seeking an affirming therapist? Are you having difficulty navigating relationships with friends and/or family due to your identity? Struggling with depression and/or anxiety because of today’s political climate? Struggling with the coming out process? Are you in need of a gender affirming letter to pursue gender affirming medical care? Seeking to explore your identity? Have a desire to set/create healthy boundaries with those around you?
Authentic Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17104 (Online Only)
Authentic Therapy Services provides neurodiversity- affirming, LGBTQIA-affirming, and trauma- informed virtual mental health counseling and assessment services for clients 18+ in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Owned by an openly Autistic and ADHD therapist, Authentic Therapy Services offers person-centered support guided by values of authenticity, curiosity, compassion, and self-advocacy that prioritizes clients as the ultimate authority on their own lived experiences. Practice specializations include Autism, ADHD, late diagnosis/identification, complex trauma, demand avoidance, neurodivergent burnout recovery, and identity exploration.
Authentic Therapy Services provides neurodiversity- affirming, LGBTQIA-affirming, and trauma- informed virtual mental health counseling and assessment services for clients 18+ in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Owned by an openly Autistic and ADHD therapist, Authentic Therapy Services offers person-centered support guided by values of authenticity, curiosity, compassion, and self-advocacy that prioritizes clients as the ultimate authority on their own lived experiences. Practice specializations include Autism, ADHD, late diagnosis/identification, complex trauma, demand avoidance, neurodivergent burnout recovery, and identity exploration.
Maria Alpoyanis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Online Only)
My name is Maria (she/they) and I'm looking forward to getting started with you. I'm here to help you identify your goals for therapy, and work towards them with you - be it to reduce symptoms, process the past, or gain insight into current behaviors. I have experience working working with a spectrum of mental health needs, primarily anxiety/depression and LGBTQ+ identities.
My name is Maria (she/they) and I'm looking forward to getting started with you. I'm here to help you identify your goals for therapy, and work towards them with you - be it to reduce symptoms, process the past, or gain insight into current behaviors. I have experience working working with a spectrum of mental health needs, primarily anxiety/depression and LGBTQ+ identities.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Dr. David Baker earned his Psy. D. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2007 and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 2010.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Dr. David Baker earned his Psy. D. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2007 and has been a Licensed Psychologist since 2010.
Ashley Gyuriska
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17104
I am proudly an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a therapist growing up with an emotionally immature mother who struggled with addiction. I learned to distinguish between her issues and my own, but despite this awareness, I couldn't escape internalizing her insecurities. In my early teens, I went to my first therapist for depression. I will always remember the jar of cheerios on his desk labeled “Bagel Seeds!” Therapy helped me navigate various situations such as coming out and the sudden loss of my father. I deeply believe in the power of therapy to change lives.
I am proudly an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a therapist growing up with an emotionally immature mother who struggled with addiction. I learned to distinguish between her issues and my own, but despite this awareness, I couldn't escape internalizing her insecurities. In my early teens, I went to my first therapist for depression. I will always remember the jar of cheerios on his desk labeled “Bagel Seeds!” Therapy helped me navigate various situations such as coming out and the sudden loss of my father. I deeply believe in the power of therapy to change lives.
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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.