LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New Hope, PA

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John C. Capozuca
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
Capozuca, his practice policies, as well as helpful links, please visit his website at Transgender-Therapy.
Dr. John C. Capozuca is a licensed psychologist in New York and Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience treating Trans individuals and their families. A WPATH Certified Mentor and GEI Faculty Member, and recent USPATH Board Member, Dr. Capozuca has successfully facilitated the medical, legal and social transitions of hundreds of transsexual and transgender people and is widely regarded as an insightful and compassionate clinician by his patients and colleagues. He is also supervising psychologist for the Gender Identity Project at the LGBT Community Center and consulting psychologist to the the Callen/Lorde Community Health Center.
Capozuca, his practice policies, as well as helpful links, please visit his website at Transgender-Therapy.
Dr. John C. Capozuca is a licensed psychologist in New York and Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience treating Trans individuals and their families. A WPATH Certified Mentor and GEI Faculty Member, and recent USPATH Board Member, Dr. Capozuca has successfully facilitated the medical, legal and social transitions of hundreds of transsexual and transgender people and is widely regarded as an insightful and compassionate clinician by his patients and colleagues. He is also supervising psychologist for the Gender Identity Project at the LGBT Community Center and consulting psychologist to the the Callen/Lorde Community Health Center.
(646) 512-8995 View (646) 512-8995
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Audrey Ervin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
I specialize in anxiety, depression, women's issues, body image concerns, assertiveness, stress management, relationship problems, career decision making, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender expansive identities.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, women's issues, body image concerns, assertiveness, stress management, relationship problems, career decision making, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender expansive identities.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
(267) 622-4191 View (267) 622-4191
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Ashley Gyuriska
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
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.
(267) 323-1122 View (267) 323-1122
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Bucks Support Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
Bucks LGBTQ Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the LGBTQ+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates HAES, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting body neutrality and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with an "all paths to recovery" approach to addiction recovery.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown & Buckingham, PA, is comprised of four speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center, Bucks Recovery Center. & Bucks Family Support Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others. We are a gender affirming & HAES informed space.
Bucks LGBTQ Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the LGBTQ+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates HAES, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting body neutrality and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with an "all paths to recovery" approach to addiction recovery.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown & Buckingham, PA, is comprised of four speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center, Bucks Recovery Center. & Bucks Family Support Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others. We are a gender affirming & HAES informed space.
(267) 263-7017 View (267) 263-7017
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Miller Potoma
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in search of a therapist who understands the unique experiences of trans and queer individuals? Are you navigating how to address trauma, cope with late-stage capitalism, handle ADHD and autistic burnout, or explore gender and sexuality? I am committed to serving individuals within my community, particularly those who identify as trans and queer. I approach my practice as kink-aware, anti-capitalist, pro-sex worker, and knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships.
Are you in search of a therapist who understands the unique experiences of trans and queer individuals? Are you navigating how to address trauma, cope with late-stage capitalism, handle ADHD and autistic burnout, or explore gender and sexuality? I am committed to serving individuals within my community, particularly those who identify as trans and queer. I approach my practice as kink-aware, anti-capitalist, pro-sex worker, and knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships.
(215) 398-1589 View (215) 398-1589
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Carey Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of professional interest and focus include working with young adults around identity and career development, working with the LGBTQIA population, anxiety, stress and navigating life transitions.
Are you seeking professional and non-judgmental guidance in navigating life's stressors, managing life transitions, coping with anxiety or depression, addressing relationship issues, or simply searching for space to explore and learn about yourself? If so, I am here to walk with you on your journey. With over a decade of experience, I use therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of each client - along with an approachable demeanor, humor, and an interactive communication style. I believe in creating warm, safe spaces in which my clients can begin the work of healing and becoming their most authentic selves.
Areas of professional interest and focus include working with young adults around identity and career development, working with the LGBTQIA population, anxiety, stress and navigating life transitions.
Are you seeking professional and non-judgmental guidance in navigating life's stressors, managing life transitions, coping with anxiety or depression, addressing relationship issues, or simply searching for space to explore and learn about yourself? If so, I am here to walk with you on your journey. With over a decade of experience, I use therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of each client - along with an approachable demeanor, humor, and an interactive communication style. I believe in creating warm, safe spaces in which my clients can begin the work of healing and becoming their most authentic selves.
(267) 356-4749 View (267) 356-4749
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Dani Grace
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
Queer <3, Neurodivergence <3, Spirituality <3.
I utilize eclectic approaches to customize a healing experience for you based on your strengths and growing edges. My practice is founded in a holistic mind-body-soul philosophy of healing and I believe all these components as well as our connections with others, our environment, self, and our Divine are all inextricable linked – in order for deep and lasting healing, all components must be considered and approached with love and grace. I am trauma-competent and I use approaches like EMDR, mindfulness, CBT / DBT skills, somatics, creative expression, movement, and music, to help you find a container of healing that works for you.
Queer <3, Neurodivergence <3, Spirituality <3.
I utilize eclectic approaches to customize a healing experience for you based on your strengths and growing edges. My practice is founded in a holistic mind-body-soul philosophy of healing and I believe all these components as well as our connections with others, our environment, self, and our Divine are all inextricable linked – in order for deep and lasting healing, all components must be considered and approached with love and grace. I am trauma-competent and I use approaches like EMDR, mindfulness, CBT / DBT skills, somatics, creative expression, movement, and music, to help you find a container of healing that works for you.
(412) 838-3565 View (412) 838-3565
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Karlie Zabin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to teen and adult clients. I consider my areas of specialty to be women and LGBTQ+ folks with anxiety disorders, childhood trauma, and relational conflicts. I also work with clients experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, gender and sexuality discovery, and I have a specialized training in treating survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In addition to counseling, I maintain a career as a professional choreographer, dance instructor, and performer.
I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to teen and adult clients. I consider my areas of specialty to be women and LGBTQ+ folks with anxiety disorders, childhood trauma, and relational conflicts. I also work with clients experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, gender and sexuality discovery, and I have a specialized training in treating survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In addition to counseling, I maintain a career as a professional choreographer, dance instructor, and performer.
(475) 252-5433 View (475) 252-5433
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Mark Falango
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
While I enjoy working with a broad range of clients, I have much training and experience working with couples, people struggling with sex addiction, LGBTQ issues, men's issues and trauma recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile and congratulations on beginning a journey towards a healthier life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) providing individual, couples and group therapy. For the past 25 years, I have helped people improve their emotional well-being, strengthen their recovery from addictions and trauma, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. My clinical specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual compulsivity and PTSD.
While I enjoy working with a broad range of clients, I have much training and experience working with couples, people struggling with sex addiction, LGBTQ issues, men's issues and trauma recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile and congratulations on beginning a journey towards a healthier life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) providing individual, couples and group therapy. For the past 25 years, I have helped people improve their emotional well-being, strengthen their recovery from addictions and trauma, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. My clinical specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual compulsivity and PTSD.
(267) 343-9121 View (267) 343-9121
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Kevin M Medican
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
Additional areas of expertise include career management and LGBT issues.
With an orientation toward helping clients grow, I assist them in identifying and removing the obstacles that keep them stuck. I focus on individuals, couples and families impacted by addiction. Based on client need, I employ a versatile blend of support, respectful confrontation, sometimes even humor, combined with Twelve Step approaches of acceptance of reality, personal insight and spiritual development. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT). Trained as an Interventionist, I also prepare and collaborate with families and organizations in conducting interventions with a person experiencing behavioral problems.
Additional areas of expertise include career management and LGBT issues.
With an orientation toward helping clients grow, I assist them in identifying and removing the obstacles that keep them stuck. I focus on individuals, couples and families impacted by addiction. Based on client need, I employ a versatile blend of support, respectful confrontation, sometimes even humor, combined with Twelve Step approaches of acceptance of reality, personal insight and spiritual development. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT). Trained as an Interventionist, I also prepare and collaborate with families and organizations in conducting interventions with a person experiencing behavioral problems.
(215) 995-0122 View (215) 995-0122
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Stephanie Vassallo, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
I have a long history of working with those from the LGBTQIA+ population as well.
I am PA/NJ licensed clinical social worker with over 20 yrs experience. I received my BA in Psychology in 1994 and my MSW in 1997. Since then, I have worked in various settings including the Behavioral Health System of Philadelphia, numerous behavioral health facilities which include psychiatric units, detox and rehabs, college counseling settings and in assisted living/nursing facilities with older adults. In 2013, I started an in person private practice and then made the jump to telehealth during the pandemic. I find that telehealth is much more accessible and convenient for clients as we are still able to do amazing work!
I have a long history of working with those from the LGBTQIA+ population as well.
I am PA/NJ licensed clinical social worker with over 20 yrs experience. I received my BA in Psychology in 1994 and my MSW in 1997. Since then, I have worked in various settings including the Behavioral Health System of Philadelphia, numerous behavioral health facilities which include psychiatric units, detox and rehabs, college counseling settings and in assisted living/nursing facilities with older adults. In 2013, I started an in person private practice and then made the jump to telehealth during the pandemic. I find that telehealth is much more accessible and convenient for clients as we are still able to do amazing work!
(215) 782-6299 View (215) 782-6299
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Sara Herr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
I believe in therapy as a collaborative process in supporting my clients in achieving their goals. I am gender affirming and strive to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing space for the LGBTQ community. I am experienced working with clients with depression, anxiety, life stressors and adjustments, grief and loss, and trauma events.
I believe in therapy as a collaborative process in supporting my clients in achieving their goals. I am gender affirming and strive to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing space for the LGBTQ community. I am experienced working with clients with depression, anxiety, life stressors and adjustments, grief and loss, and trauma events.
(267) 641-8890 View (267) 641-8890
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Susan Sklaroff-Van Hook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
As a therapist and a social justice advocate, I have experience with a diverse client-base, including those who have experienced marginalization due to chronic illness, disability, ageism, minority religious/spiritual orientations and LGBTQ+ identity.
I am a licensed professional counselor and trauma-informed therapist trained in mindfulness self-compassion who works collaboratively with clients to help them make the lasting changes they seek. I create a safe, trusting, and supportive environment so you can feel less isolated and more connected and understood. This becomes the foundation on which we work to help you build your self-awareness and develop the tools to improve the quality of your life. My goal is to help you take what you learn in the therapy setting out into the life you inhabit.
As a therapist and a social justice advocate, I have experience with a diverse client-base, including those who have experienced marginalization due to chronic illness, disability, ageism, minority religious/spiritual orientations and LGBTQ+ identity.
I am a licensed professional counselor and trauma-informed therapist trained in mindfulness self-compassion who works collaboratively with clients to help them make the lasting changes they seek. I create a safe, trusting, and supportive environment so you can feel less isolated and more connected and understood. This becomes the foundation on which we work to help you build your self-awareness and develop the tools to improve the quality of your life. My goal is to help you take what you learn in the therapy setting out into the life you inhabit.
(610) 510-8972 View (610) 510-8972
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Jill Comins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
Drawing from my own personal practices in mindfulness, I aim to establish connection through a lens of compassion and acceptance and am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming.
The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.
Drawing from my own personal practices in mindfulness, I aim to establish connection through a lens of compassion and acceptance and am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming.
The decision to seek therapy is unique and personal to each one of us. Whether you're seeking help for a specific life event or looking to understand ongoing struggles, I'm here to offer a supportive and a judgment-free space for you to show up, just as you are, as you begin your process of personal healing and growth. I work with clients with a wide array of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and those struggling with substance abuse. We will work together to understand how personal experiences have shaped your present-day reality, including beliefs about yourself and how you engage in the world.
(267) 612-3025 View (267) 612-3025
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Bucks Support Services - Buckingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEDS, CAADC
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
Bucks LGBTQ Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the LGBTQ+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates exercise, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting healthier body image and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with and values all paths to recovery from addiction.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown and Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.
Bucks LGBTQ Center offers individual, couples, family and group services to members of the LGBTQ+ community; Bucks ESC incorporates exercise, mindfulness and experiential work while supporting healthier body image and nutrition counseling from an intuitive eating approach; Bucks Recovery Center works with and values all paths to recovery from addiction.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown and Buckingham, PA, is comprised of three speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center and Bucks Recovery Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others.
(267) 389-6135 View (267) 389-6135
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Bucks Eating Support Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Hope, PA 18938
Spearheaded by eating disorder specialists Dr. Stacy Hunt, Clinical Psychologist and Leah Frazee, RD, LND, Bucks Eating Support Collaborative provides comprehensive and quality care for patients of all ages and genders dealing with disordered eating in a HAES informed framework and a body neutrality lens. With two Bucks County locations, Bucks ESC provides individual therapy, family, nutrition and group sessions. Our group of providers also offers trauma support, LGBTQ support, co-occurring Dx, ARFID, & PANS/PANDAS related eating concerns. We also work with athletes with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Spearheaded by eating disorder specialists Dr. Stacy Hunt, Clinical Psychologist and Leah Frazee, RD, LND, Bucks Eating Support Collaborative provides comprehensive and quality care for patients of all ages and genders dealing with disordered eating in a HAES informed framework and a body neutrality lens. With two Bucks County locations, Bucks ESC provides individual therapy, family, nutrition and group sessions. Our group of providers also offers trauma support, LGBTQ support, co-occurring Dx, ARFID, & PANS/PANDAS related eating concerns. We also work with athletes with eating disorders and disordered eating.
(267) 592-6873 View (267) 592-6873
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Denise Lori Moser
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
Wherever you are on your journey, I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe nurturing space to explore, grow, and practice new ways of being. My practice focuses on working with both cisgender and transgender women, and with seniors as they navigate life’s transitions. I also provide support to individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their families. In addition, I support clients through pet bereavement and have a history of facilitating women’s groups that foster a sense of community and empowerment.
Wherever you are on your journey, I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe nurturing space to explore, grow, and practice new ways of being. My practice focuses on working with both cisgender and transgender women, and with seniors as they navigate life’s transitions. I also provide support to individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their families. In addition, I support clients through pet bereavement and have a history of facilitating women’s groups that foster a sense of community and empowerment.
(610) 831-3793 View (610) 831-3793
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Twain Gonzales
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience treating adults and seniors suffering from trauma, the pain of loss and grief, low self-esteem, and challenging life transitions. In addition to my years in private practice, I worked at Jefferson Hospital in geriatrics; served as Clinical Director at Voyage House working with at-risk youth and members of the LQBTQ+ community; and as a Disability Specialist at Delaware Technical Community College, I was honored with the Governor's Award for my "Service to Individuals with Disabilities".
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience treating adults and seniors suffering from trauma, the pain of loss and grief, low self-esteem, and challenging life transitions. In addition to my years in private practice, I worked at Jefferson Hospital in geriatrics; served as Clinical Director at Voyage House working with at-risk youth and members of the LQBTQ+ community; and as a Disability Specialist at Delaware Technical Community College, I was honored with the Governor's Award for my "Service to Individuals with Disabilities".
(267) 651-7185 View (267) 651-7185
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Rebecca A Smith-Casey
Psychologist, JD, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938
I offer comprehensive psychological assessments and individual therapy aimed at helping you and your family make decisions related to treatment, education, and the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and hold a law degree with varied experiences in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting problems, including providing assessments related to treatment needs, forensic matters, education accommodations, and pre-employment testing. I have wide ranging experiences working on issues related to trauma, anger management, gender identity, and forensic matters.
I offer comprehensive psychological assessments and individual therapy aimed at helping you and your family make decisions related to treatment, education, and the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and hold a law degree with varied experiences in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting problems, including providing assessments related to treatment needs, forensic matters, education accommodations, and pre-employment testing. I have wide ranging experiences working on issues related to trauma, anger management, gender identity, and forensic matters.
(267) 714-5943 View (267) 714-5943
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Dr. Jonathan J Tomlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hope, PA 18938  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Dr. Tomlin, and I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor and traumatologist. I specialize in various modalities, including strength-based coaching, existentialism, multicultural awareness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about helping others achieve social, emotional, and behavioral improvements and providing them with the fundamental tools to overcome life struggles so they can prosper. Life is full of obstacles and difficult circumstances, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
Hello! My name is Dr. Tomlin, and I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor and traumatologist. I specialize in various modalities, including strength-based coaching, existentialism, multicultural awareness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am passionate about helping others achieve social, emotional, and behavioral improvements and providing them with the fundamental tools to overcome life struggles so they can prosper. Life is full of obstacles and difficult circumstances, which can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
(215) 484-3421 View (215) 484-3421
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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.