LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Katy, TX
Chris Merchant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77493 (Online Only)
Above everything else, let me first congratulate you on taking the first step towards improving your mental health, relationships, and your life! As someone who has managed his own mental health most of his life, I know how incredibly challenging taking this step can be! However, let me assure you, getting the ball rolling is usually the most intimidating part of this process. Therapy should be the place where you can be your most authentic self, and as a BIPOC, an LGBTQIA+ ally, an immigrant, and therapy client myself, I strive for you to embrace every unique part of you!
Above everything else, let me first congratulate you on taking the first step towards improving your mental health, relationships, and your life! As someone who has managed his own mental health most of his life, I know how incredibly challenging taking this step can be! However, let me assure you, getting the ball rolling is usually the most intimidating part of this process. Therapy should be the place where you can be your most authentic self, and as a BIPOC, an LGBTQIA+ ally, an immigrant, and therapy client myself, I strive for you to embrace every unique part of you!
Didi Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I have had great success working with a variety of people from various backgrounds and age groups, but my specialties are working with teen girls, trans youth/trans adults, adult women, and women of Latin backgrounds struggling with relationship issues, identity issues, gender issues, LGBTQ+ issues, mood disorders, grief/loss, and complex trauma. I love to work with people who are striving for autonomy, freedom, and self awareness to tap into their most authentic selves.
I have had great success working with a variety of people from various backgrounds and age groups, but my specialties are working with teen girls, trans youth/trans adults, adult women, and women of Latin backgrounds struggling with relationship issues, identity issues, gender issues, LGBTQ+ issues, mood disorders, grief/loss, and complex trauma. I love to work with people who are striving for autonomy, freedom, and self awareness to tap into their most authentic selves.
Some specific focuses of my practice include teens, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those navigating religious/spiritual transition.
I help adolescents and adults navigate various challenges including life transitions, relationship struggles, identity development, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. I take a person-centered and emotion-focused approach to therapy and adapt treatment specifics to the needs of each individual, couple, or family.
Some specific focuses of my practice include teens, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those navigating religious/spiritual transition.
I help adolescents and adults navigate various challenges including life transitions, relationship struggles, identity development, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. I take a person-centered and emotion-focused approach to therapy and adapt treatment specifics to the needs of each individual, couple, or family.
Ailyne Juarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77493 (Online Only)
I enjoy proving gender affirming care to queer and trans youth.
Therapy should provide a safe space for people to be themselves without fear of judgement. I love working with people who are recovering from trauma, struggling with life transitions, or dealing with anxiety or depression. I provide a positive learning environment where teens and young adults can learn how to manage difficult emotions.
I enjoy proving gender affirming care to queer and trans youth.
Therapy should provide a safe space for people to be themselves without fear of judgement. I love working with people who are recovering from trauma, struggling with life transitions, or dealing with anxiety or depression. I provide a positive learning environment where teens and young adults can learn how to manage difficult emotions.
Dan Stribling-Vergara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Thank you for considering me for your healing journey. Many clients that I work with are members of the LGBTQ community, both teens and adults. In addition, I am a great fit for adults interested in finding the tools to navigate an increasingly more challenging world. I offer individual services as well as relationship therapy services. My areas of clinical expertise are working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting folks navigating grief and loss.
Robin Deisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494 (Online Only)
I work with adults from all backgrounds and provide LGBTQ+ affirming, mindfulness-based, CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapies via telehealth.
Finding the right therapist can feel like an impossible task when you're struggling. I can help get you started quickly in the right direction. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine whether my style is a good fit for you. You are not alone in this. Each of our paths may look different but change and growth is always possible. Let me help you get where you want to go. I will work with you to help you define your goals and take steps that allow for the health and well-being you deserve.
I work with adults from all backgrounds and provide LGBTQ+ affirming, mindfulness-based, CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapies via telehealth.
Finding the right therapist can feel like an impossible task when you're struggling. I can help get you started quickly in the right direction. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine whether my style is a good fit for you. You are not alone in this. Each of our paths may look different but change and growth is always possible. Let me help you get where you want to go. I will work with you to help you define your goals and take steps that allow for the health and well-being you deserve.
Anisha Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77450 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
While I have a special passion for working with the underserved LGBTQ population, I also specialize in working with a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life, at different stages in their lives.
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
While I have a special passion for working with the underserved LGBTQ population, I also specialize in working with a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life, at different stages in their lives.
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
You wake up every day feeling like you’re living a lie. You are always super careful with what you say or do to make sure you’re not judged or treated differently by others. Maybe you even catch yourself wishing you were “normal” and hating who you are. It can be very confusing trying to navigate our world as a gay man. You often feel on edge and exhausted trying to fit in with the norm of what our society says a man should be! It can be confusing trying to make sense of all the different parts that make up who are, such as gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity and religious beliefs.
You wake up every day feeling like you’re living a lie. You are always super careful with what you say or do to make sure you’re not judged or treated differently by others. Maybe you even catch yourself wishing you were “normal” and hating who you are. It can be very confusing trying to navigate our world as a gay man. You often feel on edge and exhausted trying to fit in with the norm of what our society says a man should be! It can be confusing trying to make sense of all the different parts that make up who are, such as gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity and religious beliefs.
While I have a background in helping Domesstic Violence & Sexual Assault survivors, I also work well with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with religious trauma and adolescents of multicultural background. My ideal client is the ones who feel as if they don’t fit in, or want others to accept them for who they are. If you understand, “We are the weirdos, Mister.” Then I’m the perfect counselor for you!
While I have a background in helping Domesstic Violence & Sexual Assault survivors, I also work well with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with religious trauma and adolescents of multicultural background. My ideal client is the ones who feel as if they don’t fit in, or want others to accept them for who they are. If you understand, “We are the weirdos, Mister.” Then I’m the perfect counselor for you!
I specialize in substance use disorders, PTSD, trauma, chronic illness, and depression/anxiety. I have worked in outpatient treatment centers such as IOPs and MAT programs, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use and HIV+. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
I specialize in substance use disorders, PTSD, trauma, chronic illness, and depression/anxiety. I have worked in outpatient treatment centers such as IOPs and MAT programs, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use and HIV+. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
Alexandria Williams-Reich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77493 (Online Only)
I specialize in working clients with marginalized/oppressed identities including: LGBTQ+ identity, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and non-traditional spiritual practices.
It's so nice to meet you. I'm Alexandria and I would be honored to walk with you on this journey to being the most full and authentic version of yourself. Maybe you're single, or you're dealing with issues as a couple. You might be pretty well-versed in some mental health terms already and you might even have an understanding of where some of your issues like anxiety come from. But despite that, you're struggling to put it all together to make change and be the person you've always wanted to be. And that's where I can help! Book with me now by clicking the website link below.
I specialize in working clients with marginalized/oppressed identities including: LGBTQ+ identity, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and non-traditional spiritual practices.
It's so nice to meet you. I'm Alexandria and I would be honored to walk with you on this journey to being the most full and authentic version of yourself. Maybe you're single, or you're dealing with issues as a couple. You might be pretty well-versed in some mental health terms already and you might even have an understanding of where some of your issues like anxiety come from. But despite that, you're struggling to put it all together to make change and be the person you've always wanted to be. And that's where I can help! Book with me now by clicking the website link below.
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Jemia Marie Warner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77493 (Online Only)
I aim to engage clients who are in looking for a shift in their daily functioning. Individuals should be ready to take part in honest and transformative dialogue. I have extensive experience working with clients with life challenges to include: childhood trauma, relationship issues, discrimination, PTSD, occupational stress, etc. Speciality Populations include: BIPOC, Military and Veterans ,High Stake Occupations & LGBTQA+. I look forward to meeting with you.
I aim to engage clients who are in looking for a shift in their daily functioning. Individuals should be ready to take part in honest and transformative dialogue. I have extensive experience working with clients with life challenges to include: childhood trauma, relationship issues, discrimination, PTSD, occupational stress, etc. Speciality Populations include: BIPOC, Military and Veterans ,High Stake Occupations & LGBTQA+. I look forward to meeting with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has over 5 years of experience working in the field. I have experience serving a variety of communities. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community, children, young adults, couples, the geriatric population, and those with disabilities. I have specific experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, mood disorders, grief, transitions in life, career development, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, gender identity, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has over 5 years of experience working in the field. I have experience serving a variety of communities. I have worked with the LGBTQIA community, children, young adults, couples, the geriatric population, and those with disabilities. I have specific experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, mood disorders, grief, transitions in life, career development, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, gender identity, and trauma.
I welcome those who are LGBTQ+.
I believe that we have a natural capacity to grow and adapt. We do not always choose our challenges in life (though sometimes we do!), and those challenges might inhibit our ability to heal. Whatever your circumstances are, you can choose to walk a path of healing. I create and maintain a safe and open space where you can find that path…and then find it again if you wander off it.
I welcome those who are LGBTQ+.
I believe that we have a natural capacity to grow and adapt. We do not always choose our challenges in life (though sometimes we do!), and those challenges might inhibit our ability to heal. Whatever your circumstances are, you can choose to walk a path of healing. I create and maintain a safe and open space where you can find that path…and then find it again if you wander off it.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a play therapist, and an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist as well. I have a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, from Amberton University, and also attended Abilene Christian University and New York University. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I'm a Person-Centered Counselor who sees clients of all ages, starting as early as 3 years old.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a play therapist, and an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist as well. I have a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, from Amberton University, and also attended Abilene Christian University and New York University. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I'm a Person-Centered Counselor who sees clients of all ages, starting as early as 3 years old.
Jennifer J. Ponce de Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! Taking the first step of finding a therapist can be tough and overwhelming. I'm hoping to make your journey a little easier so i'd like to share a bit about the work I do. I enjoy working with individuals aged 6-40 on a variety of concerns. Some of those concerns include anxiety, depression, high functioning ASD, LGBTQIA+ issues, disordered eating, and OCD. If you’re looking for a compassionate therapist who is eager to help you find solutions, reach out and see how I can help!
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! Taking the first step of finding a therapist can be tough and overwhelming. I'm hoping to make your journey a little easier so i'd like to share a bit about the work I do. I enjoy working with individuals aged 6-40 on a variety of concerns. Some of those concerns include anxiety, depression, high functioning ASD, LGBTQIA+ issues, disordered eating, and OCD. If you’re looking for a compassionate therapist who is eager to help you find solutions, reach out and see how I can help!
Katherine Traxler-LaFrance
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77449 (Online Only)
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you experience challenges that others may not understand. You may be tired of not expressing yourself, feeling like you must hide parts of yourself to keep the peace, or feeling ashamed. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to start living authentically. You're ready to be proud of who you are. But, most of all, you're prepared not to hide anymore!
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you experience challenges that others may not understand. You may be tired of not expressing yourself, feeling like you must hide parts of yourself to keep the peace, or feeling ashamed. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to start living authentically. You're ready to be proud of who you are. But, most of all, you're prepared not to hide anymore!
In addition, she also provides gender-affirming mental health care to those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kiana has over 12 years of experience working with adults. Using person-centered and trauma-informed modalities, Kiana helps patients navigate major life transitions, including birth, adoption, grief, and loss.
In addition, she also provides gender-affirming mental health care to those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kiana has over 12 years of experience working with adults. Using person-centered and trauma-informed modalities, Kiana helps patients navigate major life transitions, including birth, adoption, grief, and loss.
LaBresha Haskins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77449 (Online Only)
I want to personally, “Thank You, for choosing YOU today!” Free to be you in a safe space, processing your thoughts and feelings without judgement; is a great start to a healthier you! “Understanding,” echoes beyond the statement, it requires belief, support, experience, and knowledge thereof. My view of the Therapeutic relationship is one that employs unique and collaborative efforts, while traveling the healing journey toward personal wellness, together. LGBTQ+ Affirming. I believe that you are an expert in your life and you have the strength, dedication and determination to create the life you desire and deserve.
I want to personally, “Thank You, for choosing YOU today!” Free to be you in a safe space, processing your thoughts and feelings without judgement; is a great start to a healthier you! “Understanding,” echoes beyond the statement, it requires belief, support, experience, and knowledge thereof. My view of the Therapeutic relationship is one that employs unique and collaborative efforts, while traveling the healing journey toward personal wellness, together. LGBTQ+ Affirming. I believe that you are an expert in your life and you have the strength, dedication and determination to create the life you desire and deserve.
Kanika D Anglin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LSOTP , CCHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katy, TX 77494
I offer comprehensive services dealing with: life changes, trauma, bereavement, LGBTQ, chronic mental illness, and dually diagnosed disorders.
I have experience working with juvenile/adult offenders, Child Protection Service cases, acute treatment facilities, groups homes, and rehabilitation care. I offer counseling services for families, children, adolescents, and adults. I can help clients to address challenges such as depression, anger management, life changes, bereavement, and anxiety as well as client specific needs. I am skilled in providing group counseling, career counseling, marriage and family counseling, case management, educational counseling, life coaching, and substance abuse counseling. I am also able to provide supervision to Licensed Professional Counselor Interns, notary services, and consulting services.
I offer comprehensive services dealing with: life changes, trauma, bereavement, LGBTQ, chronic mental illness, and dually diagnosed disorders.
I have experience working with juvenile/adult offenders, Child Protection Service cases, acute treatment facilities, groups homes, and rehabilitation care. I offer counseling services for families, children, adolescents, and adults. I can help clients to address challenges such as depression, anger management, life changes, bereavement, and anxiety as well as client specific needs. I am skilled in providing group counseling, career counseling, marriage and family counseling, case management, educational counseling, life coaching, and substance abuse counseling. I am also able to provide supervision to Licensed Professional Counselor Interns, notary services, and consulting services.
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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.