LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rollingwood, TX
Sherri Woodworth, MA, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I am a psychotherapist trained in pschodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential theories. I practice from a multi-disciplined perspective incorporating elements of mind, body, and spirit based upon a person's unique belief system. Whether you are seeking therapy to work through a life transition or crisis, or are looking for personal growth and new ways to cope with life and relationships , it can help to connect with a caring professional to walk with you and guide you through this process towards wholeness and healing.
I am a psychotherapist trained in pschodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential theories. I practice from a multi-disciplined perspective incorporating elements of mind, body, and spirit based upon a person's unique belief system. Whether you are seeking therapy to work through a life transition or crisis, or are looking for personal growth and new ways to cope with life and relationships , it can help to connect with a caring professional to walk with you and guide you through this process towards wholeness and healing.
My ideal client would be someone who is open to expressive therapies when words are not enough. Goals ranging from increasing coping skills and self-acceptance to crisis intervention, I believe that connection is one of the most important factors in the therapy setting and clients would want to partner together in healing.
My ideal client would be someone who is open to expressive therapies when words are not enough. Goals ranging from increasing coping skills and self-acceptance to crisis intervention, I believe that connection is one of the most important factors in the therapy setting and clients would want to partner together in healing.
Susannah D. Kirksey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
Christine Winston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I help people make sense of what they've tried sort it out on your own. You may have asked, what else can I do for myself, for my relationship? Reaching out for help can be scary, but it can be a major step toward feeling more satisfied with you life.
With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I help people make sense of what they've tried sort it out on your own. You may have asked, what else can I do for myself, for my relationship? Reaching out for help can be scary, but it can be a major step toward feeling more satisfied with you life.
Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
Cristina Hidrobo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Feeling fatigued or overwhelmed by the demands of your life or your relationships? Therapy offers an environment that is both vitalizing and effective- where powerful and significant transformation can happen in a way that greatly improves your quality of life.
Feeling fatigued or overwhelmed by the demands of your life or your relationships? Therapy offers an environment that is both vitalizing and effective- where powerful and significant transformation can happen in a way that greatly improves your quality of life.
LeAnn Dapper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job changes, and grief. While having been trained in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy, I also incorporate other theoretical backgrounds in my approach, depending on client need and individual personality.
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job changes, and grief. While having been trained in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy, I also incorporate other theoretical backgrounds in my approach, depending on client need and individual personality.
Brianna 'bri' Hamlyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the word feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and generally affirming lens.
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the word feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and generally affirming lens.
Jeanen Karakrah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy in Texas/New Mexico for adolescents and adults. I have 12+ years of inpatient/outpatient professional work experience assisting clients of diverse backgrounds with a wide array of mental health symptoms. I believe that YOU are the expert of your story and you already have so many strengths to overcome the challenges you are facing. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take steps towards change. I want to support and empower YOU in that journey.
Hello! I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy in Texas/New Mexico for adolescents and adults. I have 12+ years of inpatient/outpatient professional work experience assisting clients of diverse backgrounds with a wide array of mental health symptoms. I believe that YOU are the expert of your story and you already have so many strengths to overcome the challenges you are facing. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take steps towards change. I want to support and empower YOU in that journey.
Albert Bellard, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Hi and thanks for checking out my Psychology Today profile.... I've worked for 35 years as a psychotherapist in the Austin area . My approach to my work is inclusive of mindfulness, compassion, graciousness and humility, always respectful of the notion that the client is ultimately the expert on and the decision maker for his/her life. Please visit my website for more about me and my work. All the best to you!
Hi and thanks for checking out my Psychology Today profile.... I've worked for 35 years as a psychotherapist in the Austin area . My approach to my work is inclusive of mindfulness, compassion, graciousness and humility, always respectful of the notion that the client is ultimately the expert on and the decision maker for his/her life. Please visit my website for more about me and my work. All the best to you!
Kelsey Balaban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Sometimes we don’t understand the feelings coming up, especially if we've learned that emotions get in the way or should be kept to ourselves. The world can be hard & unjust, and things happen that make it tough to trust ourselves or others, don’t they? Sometimes we wonder if we'll always feel lonely. We might ask why our relationships turn out the way they do, or why we try the same things over and over. When we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop or when life feels blah or overwhelming, we can wonder if this is all there is.
Sometimes we don’t understand the feelings coming up, especially if we've learned that emotions get in the way or should be kept to ourselves. The world can be hard & unjust, and things happen that make it tough to trust ourselves or others, don’t they? Sometimes we wonder if we'll always feel lonely. We might ask why our relationships turn out the way they do, or why we try the same things over and over. When we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop or when life feels blah or overwhelming, we can wonder if this is all there is.
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I am passionate about helping LGBT clients with the coming out process, managing relationships, stigma and self acceptance.
Life can be tough. Relationships, work and school are overwhelming. If you have tried to cope but need something more, I can help. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you decrease your anxiety, create more satisfying relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Everyone is unique. I tailor every session to your unique goals and strengths to help you increase emotional control, manage your thoughts and anxieties, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.
I am passionate about helping LGBT clients with the coming out process, managing relationships, stigma and self acceptance.
Life can be tough. Relationships, work and school are overwhelming. If you have tried to cope but need something more, I can help. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you decrease your anxiety, create more satisfying relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Everyone is unique. I tailor every session to your unique goals and strengths to help you increase emotional control, manage your thoughts and anxieties, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.
Loretta Macias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I also work with the LGBT+ community.
Creating balanced lives in a complicated world is my mission. My strength is listening, untangling complex issues, and helping you see things in a new light. I love to work with adults who are ready for change. I offer support and clarity as you explore your relationships with significant others, family, work, spirituality and, more importantly, with yourself. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning and growing. Together, we uncover and overcome the beliefs and behaviors holding you back. Visit: www.lorettamacias.com
I also work with the LGBT+ community.
Creating balanced lives in a complicated world is my mission. My strength is listening, untangling complex issues, and helping you see things in a new light. I love to work with adults who are ready for change. I offer support and clarity as you explore your relationships with significant others, family, work, spirituality and, more importantly, with yourself. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning and growing. Together, we uncover and overcome the beliefs and behaviors holding you back. Visit: www.lorettamacias.com
Sarah Beddingfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I specialize in treating a diverse range of clients, focusing on those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), members of the LGBTQIA community, people struggling to cope with neurodivergence, and adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. I offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences and work towards healing. I am dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being in each person I work with.
I specialize in treating a diverse range of clients, focusing on those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), members of the LGBTQIA community, people struggling to cope with neurodivergence, and adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. I offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences and work towards healing. I am dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being in each person I work with.
Finding the right fitting counselor, someone you click with can be challenging. Break away from the usual counseling approach with a neurodivergent, client-centered, and LGBTQ-affirming counselor. Using a blend of professional expertise and personal understanding, I specialize in ADHD, autistic adults, trauma, and dissociation (DID/OSDD). Learn to navigate your goals, responsibilities, and relationships with newfound confidence as we celebrate your authentic self and empower you to advocate for your needs.
Finding the right fitting counselor, someone you click with can be challenging. Break away from the usual counseling approach with a neurodivergent, client-centered, and LGBTQ-affirming counselor. Using a blend of professional expertise and personal understanding, I specialize in ADHD, autistic adults, trauma, and dissociation (DID/OSDD). Learn to navigate your goals, responsibilities, and relationships with newfound confidence as we celebrate your authentic self and empower you to advocate for your needs.
Brian's areas of focus include adolescents/young adults, LGBTQIA+ issues, family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and ADHD.
Brian is passionate about helping clients build insight into their emotions, behaviors, and relationships outside of therapy in order to better achieve their goals. He has a relational approach to psychotherapy, in which he works to build a strong rapport with his clients through which he can help them feel heard, understood, validated, and supported in their efforts to make changes in their lives. Brian currently works with clients ages 13+.
Brian's areas of focus include adolescents/young adults, LGBTQIA+ issues, family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and ADHD.
Brian is passionate about helping clients build insight into their emotions, behaviors, and relationships outside of therapy in order to better achieve their goals. He has a relational approach to psychotherapy, in which he works to build a strong rapport with his clients through which he can help them feel heard, understood, validated, and supported in their efforts to make changes in their lives. Brian currently works with clients ages 13+.
Ryan Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA population, with issues such as identity and/or coping with oppression.
I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA population, with issues such as identity and/or coping with oppression.
I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.
Join me in taking your first steps into counseling. I want to walk with you as you discover your strengths and work through difficulties that brought you here. I am a mindfulness and somatic based counselor who believes that our trauma and stress can be held within the body. Processing it in mindful ways aids us to moving on to greater things. Working at all stages of life, we face different demands and struggles. I work with couples and individuals based on their needs of the moment. I am also passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community and helping others find a safe haven to feel better understood.
Join me in taking your first steps into counseling. I want to walk with you as you discover your strengths and work through difficulties that brought you here. I am a mindfulness and somatic based counselor who believes that our trauma and stress can be held within the body. Processing it in mindful ways aids us to moving on to greater things. Working at all stages of life, we face different demands and struggles. I work with couples and individuals based on their needs of the moment. I am also passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community and helping others find a safe haven to feel better understood.
John A Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
I work with both individuals and groups, and have particular interest in issues affecting men, survivors of religious oppression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, helping professionals and small business owners in developing healthy, vibrant careers, and supporting gay men and lesbians in their quest for maximum fulfillment in their lives.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
I work with both individuals and groups, and have particular interest in issues affecting men, survivors of religious oppression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, helping professionals and small business owners in developing healthy, vibrant careers, and supporting gay men and lesbians in their quest for maximum fulfillment in their lives.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
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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.