LGBTQ+ Therapists in Bryant, Seattle, WA
Meagan M. Hyde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with communication and unable to resolve conflict in your relationship? Do you feel stuck, misunderstood, unappreciated, dismissed? Uncertain whether things can actually change? If so, I can help. As an empathic advocate for you and your relationship, I help you to explore and expand perspectives, hear different sides, learn and practice communication skills for more productive conversations and be able to resolve gridlocked conflict more effectively. We work together to set goals and create a roadmap for making progress, and I provide support and feedback about what it will take to reach your goals.
Are you struggling with communication and unable to resolve conflict in your relationship? Do you feel stuck, misunderstood, unappreciated, dismissed? Uncertain whether things can actually change? If so, I can help. As an empathic advocate for you and your relationship, I help you to explore and expand perspectives, hear different sides, learn and practice communication skills for more productive conversations and be able to resolve gridlocked conflict more effectively. We work together to set goals and create a roadmap for making progress, and I provide support and feedback about what it will take to reach your goals.
Shivraj K Pannu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
My passion lies in uplifting my clients to embrace their fullest potential, nurturing a therapeutic haven where healing and personal growth flourish without judgment. With a collaborative and empowering approach, I find profound joy in guiding individuals and couples towards amplifying their strengths, fostering resilience, and gaining deeper emotional insight to gracefully navigate life's myriad challenges.
My passion lies in uplifting my clients to embrace their fullest potential, nurturing a therapeutic haven where healing and personal growth flourish without judgment. With a collaborative and empowering approach, I find profound joy in guiding individuals and couples towards amplifying their strengths, fostering resilience, and gaining deeper emotional insight to gracefully navigate life's myriad challenges.
Michael A Galloway
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98105
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
My practice specializes in mental health, family life, trauma, and addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating co-occurring issues of addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment and trauma. I provide couples counseling and family therapy and have much success with persons for whom therapy has not been helpful. I help families and individuals face issues of addiction and offer alternatives to 12-step programs. My approach is relational, existential and focuses on making meaningful changes. I integrate principles and strategies of change derived from interpersonal neurobiology and affect regulation.
Brittany Steffen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
31 Endorsed
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98105
Accepting new clients! I work with anyone who is feeling stuck in their life- helping them feel seen, heard, and understood, as we approach problems with curiosity and empathy. While we can't control what happens to us, we can control how we respond- and therapy is the best way to get all the tools you need to respond to life's ups and downs. If you're motivated and engaged in the process, therapy can give you the set of tools you need to improve (or completely change) your life. My background includes in-depth therapeutic training, 12 years of experience as a therapist, as well as 7 years of supervising associate therapists.
Accepting new clients! I work with anyone who is feeling stuck in their life- helping them feel seen, heard, and understood, as we approach problems with curiosity and empathy. While we can't control what happens to us, we can control how we respond- and therapy is the best way to get all the tools you need to respond to life's ups and downs. If you're motivated and engaged in the process, therapy can give you the set of tools you need to improve (or completely change) your life. My background includes in-depth therapeutic training, 12 years of experience as a therapist, as well as 7 years of supervising associate therapists.
Tiffany Biljum
Counselor, MA, MLIS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe we're all whole and naturally seek balance. Unfortunately, emotional wounds and traumas can leave us feeling disconnected and unwell. In our work together, we'll welcome every part of you with curiosity and compassion. We’ll tap into your innate wisdom and healing capacity as we heal the parts of you that are wounded or stuck. I'll help you understand how and why your nervous system shapes your experience, so you can learn to care for it and in doing so, reshape your story. We'll map out an individualized plan for your unique system with practices to decrease stress and increase wellbeing.
I believe we're all whole and naturally seek balance. Unfortunately, emotional wounds and traumas can leave us feeling disconnected and unwell. In our work together, we'll welcome every part of you with curiosity and compassion. We’ll tap into your innate wisdom and healing capacity as we heal the parts of you that are wounded or stuck. I'll help you understand how and why your nervous system shapes your experience, so you can learn to care for it and in doing so, reshape your story. We'll map out an individualized plan for your unique system with practices to decrease stress and increase wellbeing.
Kristin Beck
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryant, Seattle, WA 98105
Not accepting new clients
My approach is based on curiosity about (and deep compassion for) the ways individuals and couples make sense of themselves and their own stories. I am amazed by the power of relationship as a path to self-discovery and liberation.
My approach is based on curiosity about (and deep compassion for) the ways individuals and couples make sense of themselves and their own stories. I am amazed by the power of relationship as a path to self-discovery and liberation.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for Bryant, Seattle
- Broadmoor
- Green Lake
- Laurelhurst
- Madison Park
- Maple Leaf
- Matthews Beach
- Portage Bay
- Ravenna
- Roosevelt
- University District
- Wallingford
- Wedgwood
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.