LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Murphy, TX
Lori Payne Benker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094 (Online Only)
I also treat trauma issues & LGBTQ+-related issues (LGBTQ+-affirming).
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
I also treat trauma issues & LGBTQ+-related issues (LGBTQ+-affirming).
Who am I? What happened to me? Why am I here? How do I go on? These are common questions many people pose to themselves. Where do you find your hope? I am a counselor who has a heart for meeting you where you are, instilling hope, and making counseling a positive experience. You will find nonjudgmental understanding and encouragement, as well as guidance to help you meet your goals. I believe it is important to find your joy and purpose through this journey called life. No matter where you find yourself currently, I'm excited to share this journey with you!
Laura Klueppel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094 (Online Only)
Welcome, all. My name is Laura and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I work with clients of all ages and a broad range of mental health concerns, but focus on anxiety and depression, LGBTQ clients, and relationship concerns. My holistic approach utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy: I focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I get to know what works for each individual, because there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy! I'm passionate about helping people solve their problems, and I look forward to working with you.
Welcome, all. My name is Laura and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I work with clients of all ages and a broad range of mental health concerns, but focus on anxiety and depression, LGBTQ clients, and relationship concerns. My holistic approach utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy: I focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I get to know what works for each individual, because there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy! I'm passionate about helping people solve their problems, and I look forward to working with you.
Shania Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Everyone needs somebody to lean on. But what happens when the pressure is too much or goes unnoticed? I see it, I acknowledge the weight and sacrifice. A lot of the time, I believe, humans just need a little validation; a reminder that they matter and their efforts mean something. I've seen that the people with the biggest hearts suffer the most, out of protection for others and unfortunately put their quality of life on the backburner. I remind my clients of the beauty of their own heart, their innate potential, and the power of self worth. We have one life to live, why not truly live it.
Everyone needs somebody to lean on. But what happens when the pressure is too much or goes unnoticed? I see it, I acknowledge the weight and sacrifice. A lot of the time, I believe, humans just need a little validation; a reminder that they matter and their efforts mean something. I've seen that the people with the biggest hearts suffer the most, out of protection for others and unfortunately put their quality of life on the backburner. I remind my clients of the beauty of their own heart, their innate potential, and the power of self worth. We have one life to live, why not truly live it.
Kenisha Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Are you looking for a supportive, open minded space to express yourself and your life struggles? Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you wanting to repair or build healthy relationships with others? Do you wrestle with making decisions about your future or major life decisions? I am here to help guide and support you through some of life's difficult and stressful moments.
Are you looking for a supportive, open minded space to express yourself and your life struggles? Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you wanting to repair or build healthy relationships with others? Do you wrestle with making decisions about your future or major life decisions? I am here to help guide and support you through some of life's difficult and stressful moments.
Counseling Center of North Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
***Now offering telehealth services*** Counseling Center of North Texas has multiple therapists with the education, experience, and desire to help you or a loved one with whatever obstacles you may face including conflict with family, relationships, school, and/or work, depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health disorders, grief/trauma, stressful life events, adoptions, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and self-harm/other unhealthy coping skills. Christian counseling is available. We see children 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and seniors for individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
Ellie Mental Health of Wylie Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094
Ellie Mental Health in Wylie, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Wylie, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Sandra Khalil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Waitlist for new clients
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As a queer Indian woman with immigrant parents, I love being able to draw from my variety of experiences to connect with others and encourage inclusivity where everyone feels encouraged to take up space.
I aspire to introduce aspects of Vedic or holistic approaches that can help fellow South Asians and other minorities feel represented, catered to, and seen. I form therapy around the cultural environments and familial structures we grew up with to heal from intergenerational trauma. I encourage discussion of identity and intersectionality to help clients gain clarity on what needs they want fulfilled. I hope to represent marginalized populations and give a voice to the voiceless, as all people deserve access to the best healthcare and mental health resources. With a rapport immersed in trust, we can uplift your authentic self!
As a queer Indian woman with immigrant parents, I love being able to draw from my variety of experiences to connect with others and encourage inclusivity where everyone feels encouraged to take up space.
I aspire to introduce aspects of Vedic or holistic approaches that can help fellow South Asians and other minorities feel represented, catered to, and seen. I form therapy around the cultural environments and familial structures we grew up with to heal from intergenerational trauma. I encourage discussion of identity and intersectionality to help clients gain clarity on what needs they want fulfilled. I hope to represent marginalized populations and give a voice to the voiceless, as all people deserve access to the best healthcare and mental health resources. With a rapport immersed in trust, we can uplift your authentic self!
I am allied with all members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ+, Asian Americans, multiracial individuals, millennials, college students, bicultural individuals, religious minorities, people of size, and first-generation individuals.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, maybe you have asked yourself questions like “will they “get” me?”, “do they know what it’s like to feel torn in multiple directions?” Or maybe, if you are anything like me, you have asked yourself “is there something wrong with me?”, “where are the therapists that look, even vaguely, like me?” As a half-Asian, bicultural woman of color, I’m passionate about supporting others who live at the intersection of multiple identities.
I am allied with all members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ+, Asian Americans, multiracial individuals, millennials, college students, bicultural individuals, religious minorities, people of size, and first-generation individuals.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, maybe you have asked yourself questions like “will they “get” me?”, “do they know what it’s like to feel torn in multiple directions?” Or maybe, if you are anything like me, you have asked yourself “is there something wrong with me?”, “where are the therapists that look, even vaguely, like me?” As a half-Asian, bicultural woman of color, I’m passionate about supporting others who live at the intersection of multiple identities.
I specialize in working with neurodiversity - I work with clients for issues related to: autism, anxiety, OCD, fears/phobias, LGBTQ identity.
I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to reach goals for positive growth. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents, and I work closely with families to help parents understand how to better support their child. I am trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based treatment program for parents of children with anxiety and OCD. I have additional experience through BTTI (Behavioral Therapist Training Institute; International OCD Foundation), an intensive training course in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
I specialize in working with neurodiversity - I work with clients for issues related to: autism, anxiety, OCD, fears/phobias, LGBTQ identity.
I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to reach goals for positive growth. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents, and I work closely with families to help parents understand how to better support their child. I am trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based treatment program for parents of children with anxiety and OCD. I have additional experience through BTTI (Behavioral Therapist Training Institute; International OCD Foundation), an intensive training course in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD.
Tamara Ljubisic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
Kasey Key
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75094
I offer empathetic support to help clients explore and understand their emotions while organizing their experiences without judgment. We will work together to build a foundation of self-compassion, respect, and understanding by expanding emotional vocabulary, recognizing emotional reactions, and creating inner safety. My goal is to help foster the growth and resilience necessary to navigate life's complexities with confidence, understanding, and a touch of playfulness.
I offer empathetic support to help clients explore and understand their emotions while organizing their experiences without judgment. We will work together to build a foundation of self-compassion, respect, and understanding by expanding emotional vocabulary, recognizing emotional reactions, and creating inner safety. My goal is to help foster the growth and resilience necessary to navigate life's complexities with confidence, understanding, and a touch of playfulness.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
I believe every person deserves to live their best life. That looks different for each person in every walk of life. There are times in life when things can get really difficult and it feels like your head is under water. I work with those struggling in life's day to day struggles, some of which included depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and more. I want to walk along side you and create a safe space so we can work together in your healing.
I believe every person deserves to live their best life. That looks different for each person in every walk of life. There are times in life when things can get really difficult and it feels like your head is under water. I work with those struggling in life's day to day struggles, some of which included depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and more. I want to walk along side you and create a safe space so we can work together in your healing.
My approach is Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness-based Cognitive, Solution Focused Brief Therapies. However, the treatment modalities are tailored specifically to you and/or your families therapeutic needs. I will encourage you to examine how your thinking influence the way you behave. In counseling I will also teach you breathing and visualization techniques to help you put your mind and soul in a calmer state when faced with challenges. I will guide you on your journey of self discovery and help you locate the root /original cause of the issue so that you can move toward a place of healing.
My approach is Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness-based Cognitive, Solution Focused Brief Therapies. However, the treatment modalities are tailored specifically to you and/or your families therapeutic needs. I will encourage you to examine how your thinking influence the way you behave. In counseling I will also teach you breathing and visualization techniques to help you put your mind and soul in a calmer state when faced with challenges. I will guide you on your journey of self discovery and help you locate the root /original cause of the issue so that you can move toward a place of healing.
Robyn Webster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75094 (Online Only)
Life can have it's challenges. Many of us rarely predict that one of those challenges will involve growing your family. I have a passion for helping those who might be undergoing fertility treatments, have experienced pregnancy loss, or are navigating maternal mental health related symptoms. My work also focuses on how these intersect with generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, and religious trauma/spiritual abuse. I am a safe space and affirming of all identities and relationship structures.
Life can have it's challenges. Many of us rarely predict that one of those challenges will involve growing your family. I have a passion for helping those who might be undergoing fertility treatments, have experienced pregnancy loss, or are navigating maternal mental health related symptoms. My work also focuses on how these intersect with generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, and religious trauma/spiritual abuse. I am a safe space and affirming of all identities and relationship structures.
Homebound Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Wylie, TX 75098
I provide individualized Therapeutic Service providing intensive one-on-one intervention within my office, and/or virtual settings. There are many reasons traditional outpatient therapy may not be adequate to address the issues of individuals who are in severe emotional or behavioral distress. Some benefits to mobile counseling such as Ease of scheduling appointments to accommodate your needs; Individuals / Adults often feeling more at ease in their own environment, or convenience for individuals that is not able to leave their environment. In-home available on a case by case assessment.
I provide individualized Therapeutic Service providing intensive one-on-one intervention within my office, and/or virtual settings. There are many reasons traditional outpatient therapy may not be adequate to address the issues of individuals who are in severe emotional or behavioral distress. Some benefits to mobile counseling such as Ease of scheduling appointments to accommodate your needs; Individuals / Adults often feeling more at ease in their own environment, or convenience for individuals that is not able to leave their environment. In-home available on a case by case assessment.
Laura Lynn Lancaster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048 (Online Only)
****EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS**** Healing begins with the first step. * Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? * Can't sleep, unable to focus or concentrate, feeling sad, angry or numb? * Is your work suffering? Your family and home-life suffering? * Have you experienced abuse or trauma? * Do you have feelings of guilt or shame? * Are you feeling depressed or anxious? * Are you feeling a loss of control over your life? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone. Help is just a STEP away. We can work together towards your journey of healing.
****EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS**** Healing begins with the first step. * Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? * Can't sleep, unable to focus or concentrate, feeling sad, angry or numb? * Is your work suffering? Your family and home-life suffering? * Have you experienced abuse or trauma? * Do you have feelings of guilt or shame? * Are you feeling depressed or anxious? * Are you feeling a loss of control over your life? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone. Help is just a STEP away. We can work together towards your journey of healing.
Heather Williams Dutcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75094
Relationships provide a window to the heart of an individual like no other. Our closest relationships tend to reveal our most wounded places. Those hurts, if left unresolved, are carried forward and recast into our exiting patterns of relating. All our experiences, but most particularly our pain, become the filter through which we sift and construct our view of self, our approach to life, our capacity love and be loved, and our ability to trust.
Relationships provide a window to the heart of an individual like no other. Our closest relationships tend to reveal our most wounded places. Those hurts, if left unresolved, are carried forward and recast into our exiting patterns of relating. All our experiences, but most particularly our pain, become the filter through which we sift and construct our view of self, our approach to life, our capacity love and be loved, and our ability to trust.
Lagniappe Counseling & Community Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048
While we can't always control life's circumstances, we can learn to control how we react and respond to them. We are all affected by our past, but that does not have to determine who we are now. Through research based therapy we strive to take the client on a journey of self exploration leading toward change that will positively impact their life.
While we can't always control life's circumstances, we can learn to control how we react and respond to them. We are all affected by our past, but that does not have to determine who we are now. Through research based therapy we strive to take the client on a journey of self exploration leading toward change that will positively impact their 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.