LGBTQ+ Therapists in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Christina Cantwell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98112
I work with individuals who are feeling stuck or going through transition in their lives. I believe that people are doing the best they can, but habitual ways of relating to ourselves and others can hold us back from having the life and relationships we want. Some of my areas of interest include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA2+ folks, BIPOC folks, and those in polyamorous or nonmonogamous relationships. I am a mixed race, queer, able-bodied, cisgender female. I provide an affirming environment for members of the LGBTQIA community to explore sexual and gender identities.
I work with individuals who are feeling stuck or going through transition in their lives. I believe that people are doing the best they can, but habitual ways of relating to ourselves and others can hold us back from having the life and relationships we want. Some of my areas of interest include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA2+ folks, BIPOC folks, and those in polyamorous or nonmonogamous relationships. I am a mixed race, queer, able-bodied, cisgender female. I provide an affirming environment for members of the LGBTQIA community to explore sexual and gender identities.
I have a special focus on working with the LGBTQ Community although I welcome all people in my practice.
We all can feel stuck from time to time. Whether it's a relationship issue, a career issue, or challenges with depression or anxiety, we can find ourselves repeating the same patterns. I help people understand the patterns of their lives and how to move beyond challenges and towards fulfillment. I started my counseling practice in 2006 with a mission of helping people get unstuck and step into their power to create change in their lives, relationships, and communities. I believe that social change starts at the individual level and that we can all be powerful agents for change in our own lives and in the larger society.
I have a special focus on working with the LGBTQ Community although I welcome all people in my practice.
We all can feel stuck from time to time. Whether it's a relationship issue, a career issue, or challenges with depression or anxiety, we can find ourselves repeating the same patterns. I help people understand the patterns of their lives and how to move beyond challenges and towards fulfillment. I started my counseling practice in 2006 with a mission of helping people get unstuck and step into their power to create change in their lives, relationships, and communities. I believe that social change starts at the individual level and that we can all be powerful agents for change in our own lives and in the larger society.
Tracy Michelle Ferezan
Counselor, LMHCA, SUDP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I am passionate queer ally and an advocate for change. I am a licensed mental health counselor associate and hold the credential for Substance Use Disorder Professional. Advocacy is my passion. I consider myself an expert in trauma treatment and the field of addiction & recovery. I have flexible hours using a virtual setting to accommodate work schedules and allow counseling to be your priority. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults.
I am passionate queer ally and an advocate for change. I am a licensed mental health counselor associate and hold the credential for Substance Use Disorder Professional. Advocacy is my passion. I consider myself an expert in trauma treatment and the field of addiction & recovery. I have flexible hours using a virtual setting to accommodate work schedules and allow counseling to be your priority. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults.
As a cisgender lesbian growing up in an Asian society, my experience led me to explore psychopathology and mental well-being layered by sociocultural factors.
I graduated from the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in counseling and mental health services (M.S.Ed.) and a master’s in professional counseling (M.Phil.Ed.). I have experience working with adults with diverse backgrounds, providing bilingual services (i.e., Mandarin and English), addressing a wide range of client problems, and managing different platforms for conducting therapy.
As a cisgender lesbian growing up in an Asian society, my experience led me to explore psychopathology and mental well-being layered by sociocultural factors.
I graduated from the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in counseling and mental health services (M.S.Ed.) and a master’s in professional counseling (M.Phil.Ed.). I have experience working with adults with diverse backgrounds, providing bilingual services (i.e., Mandarin and English), addressing a wide range of client problems, and managing different platforms for conducting therapy.
Emily Flick
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I focus primarily on providing support to the LGBTQ+ community, of which I am a member myself. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals that are experiencing debilitating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, grief and emotional abuse. My services include trauma informed care, and support that is personalized. I enjoy finding unique ways to help with balancing the nervous system including mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and art therapy. I do not believe that there is one way that will work for everyone & strive to tailor the tools provided on your healing journey to meet your individual needs.
I focus primarily on providing support to the LGBTQ+ community, of which I am a member myself. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals that are experiencing debilitating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, grief and emotional abuse. My services include trauma informed care, and support that is personalized. I enjoy finding unique ways to help with balancing the nervous system including mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and art therapy. I do not believe that there is one way that will work for everyone & strive to tailor the tools provided on your healing journey to meet your individual needs.
I have 6 years of experience working with people on trauma, depression, anxiety and relationships, including family, same-sex, cross-cultural, poly relationships. I value a lot working with people from the LGBTQ+ community and diverse cultural background. Traumatic experience comes in many looks. Trauma can be anything painful that you experienced in life, and still impacts your life currently. Sometimes without proper resources and appropriate support, trauma can bring a lot of emotional suffering and damage to your quality of life. (The best way to reach me is via email)
I have 6 years of experience working with people on trauma, depression, anxiety and relationships, including family, same-sex, cross-cultural, poly relationships. I value a lot working with people from the LGBTQ+ community and diverse cultural background. Traumatic experience comes in many looks. Trauma can be anything painful that you experienced in life, and still impacts your life currently. Sometimes without proper resources and appropriate support, trauma can bring a lot of emotional suffering and damage to your quality of life. (The best way to reach me is via email)
HealingBridge Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
I welcome all couples, and particularly those who identify with these: infidelity recovery; abuse & trauma survivors; post-divorce/stepfamilies; LGBTQ, veterans/military.
Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
I welcome all couples, and particularly those who identify with these: infidelity recovery; abuse & trauma survivors; post-divorce/stepfamilies; LGBTQ, veterans/military.
Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
I specialize in working with Identity Issues, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Intimacy, Non-Monogamous Relationships, and LGBTQ+ Individuals.
I believe that therapy is about discovering your value system and learning to make decisions that align with your personal values. My passion is connecting with people who feel like their own voice has been lost in the noise around them.
I specialize in working with Identity Issues, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Intimacy, Non-Monogamous Relationships, and LGBTQ+ Individuals.
I believe that therapy is about discovering your value system and learning to make decisions that align with your personal values. My passion is connecting with people who feel like their own voice has been lost in the noise around them.
In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator, and lecturer and have expertise in consulting with organizations to create or improve LGBTQ+-affirming services.
Therapy begins with safety, connection, and communication, fostered through a respectful and nonjudgmental relationship. In sessions, I will be collaborative, flexible, and open, using empowerment and coping skills to help you stay present and authentic. My integrative approach incorporates narrative, feminist, social justice, evidence-based, and trauma-informed methods. I specialize in sexual orientation, gender transition, BDSM/kink, alternative relationships, sex work, trauma, microaggressive trauma, death and dying, substance abuse, disordered eating, and body positivity.
In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator, and lecturer and have expertise in consulting with organizations to create or improve LGBTQ+-affirming services.
Therapy begins with safety, connection, and communication, fostered through a respectful and nonjudgmental relationship. In sessions, I will be collaborative, flexible, and open, using empowerment and coping skills to help you stay present and authentic. My integrative approach incorporates narrative, feminist, social justice, evidence-based, and trauma-informed methods. I specialize in sexual orientation, gender transition, BDSM/kink, alternative relationships, sex work, trauma, microaggressive trauma, death and dying, substance abuse, disordered eating, and body positivity.
Devon Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and LGBTQ+ identity. In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator with a background in sexual health and creating LGBTQ+ affirming spaces.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and LGBTQ+ identity. In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator with a background in sexual health and creating LGBTQ+ affirming spaces.
I work with individuals, couples, and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, anger, confusion, and grief as well as issues around chronic pain/illness, life transitions, LGBTQ identity, ethnic and cultural identity, neurological differences, and work and school stress.
When we understand our past and present selves and begin to experience the full complex richness of our lives, we are freed to grow and change naturally. As your therapist, I will help you through this process with openness, curiosity, and respect for your individual experience. I strive to help clients embrace their experiences and strengths, discover value and meaning in their lives, and find new healthy, and compassionate ways to be with themselves and others.
I work with individuals, couples, and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, anger, confusion, and grief as well as issues around chronic pain/illness, life transitions, LGBTQ identity, ethnic and cultural identity, neurological differences, and work and school stress.
When we understand our past and present selves and begin to experience the full complex richness of our lives, we are freed to grow and change naturally. As your therapist, I will help you through this process with openness, curiosity, and respect for your individual experience. I strive to help clients embrace their experiences and strengths, discover value and meaning in their lives, and find new healthy, and compassionate ways to be with themselves and others.
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Counselor, MFA, MA, LMHC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
Reach out today if you have issues related to trauma, OCD, chronic illness, or are the parents of trans kids.
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist who specializes in working with several niches of clients. I use Art Therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted-therapy (with the adults). I offer services in WA, OR, ID, GA, and UT. Contact me for more info or pop over to my website! It's got a LOT of good info about me.
Reach out today if you have issues related to trauma, OCD, chronic illness, or are the parents of trans kids.
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist who specializes in working with several niches of clients. I use Art Therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted-therapy (with the adults). I offer services in WA, OR, ID, GA, and UT. Contact me for more info or pop over to my website! It's got a LOT of good info about me.
Dr. Danielle Watkins
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and social-justice centered.
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I specialize and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, which just means I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and social-justice centered.
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I specialize and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, which just means I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
Mel LaBelle III
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing difficulty managing emotions? Do you notice increasing problems within areas of your life that used to be more manageable? Especially with today's world events it can be difficult to keep up with each passing day. If you are looking to gain more control over your life and learn new skills to master areas of your world we might be a match to work together.
Are you experiencing difficulty managing emotions? Do you notice increasing problems within areas of your life that used to be more manageable? Especially with today's world events it can be difficult to keep up with each passing day. If you are looking to gain more control over your life and learn new skills to master areas of your world we might be a match to work together.
Michael Forrester
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
I believe that therapy can help us see the unconscious patterns of behavior that we unknowingly live our lives within; that it can help us find some distance from our up-close feelings, and see ourselves with kindness; that it can bring vitality to stagnation, and enliven our sense of creativity; that it can help us pursue our desires; that it can be a place where we wrestle with the things we thought were true, and find comfort in the midst of uncertainty; that it can reveal something about the relationships we seek; and that it can teach us how to grieve our yesterdays, find gratitude for today, and hope for tomorrow.
I believe that therapy can help us see the unconscious patterns of behavior that we unknowingly live our lives within; that it can help us find some distance from our up-close feelings, and see ourselves with kindness; that it can bring vitality to stagnation, and enliven our sense of creativity; that it can help us pursue our desires; that it can be a place where we wrestle with the things we thought were true, and find comfort in the midst of uncertainty; that it can reveal something about the relationships we seek; and that it can teach us how to grieve our yesterdays, find gratitude for today, and hope for tomorrow.
Quincy Dillard Relational Therapist
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98121
I work as a full-time clinician at Seattle Counseling and Wellness. I enjoy working with clients who experience difficulty in interpersonal situations, including difficulty knowing what to say and difficulty saying what they want to. I enjoy supporting clients in cultivating interpersonal skills like boundary setting, self-advocacy, and engaging in positive conflict. I also enjoy working with couples who are interested in developing deeper emotional connections and improving communication, including as this relates to experiencing positive, productive conflict as an alternative to unproductive, unsatisfying conflict.
I work as a full-time clinician at Seattle Counseling and Wellness. I enjoy working with clients who experience difficulty in interpersonal situations, including difficulty knowing what to say and difficulty saying what they want to. I enjoy supporting clients in cultivating interpersonal skills like boundary setting, self-advocacy, and engaging in positive conflict. I also enjoy working with couples who are interested in developing deeper emotional connections and improving communication, including as this relates to experiencing positive, productive conflict as an alternative to unproductive, unsatisfying conflict.
Nicola Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98107
Welcome! I believe that curiosity and exploration are vital to understanding oneself and the world we inhabit. Within my practice, I provide a warm and nurturing environment for you to openly explore your concerns, experiences, goals, and the complexities of human connections. With genuine empathy, active listening, and thought-provoking questions, my commitment is to support you in deepening your self-awareness and finding meaningful solutions to the challenges you may face. Therapy doesn't always have to be serious. As such, I embrace and appropriately incorporate humor into our sessions, offering moments of levity and lightness.
Welcome! I believe that curiosity and exploration are vital to understanding oneself and the world we inhabit. Within my practice, I provide a warm and nurturing environment for you to openly explore your concerns, experiences, goals, and the complexities of human connections. With genuine empathy, active listening, and thought-provoking questions, my commitment is to support you in deepening your self-awareness and finding meaningful solutions to the challenges you may face. Therapy doesn't always have to be serious. As such, I embrace and appropriately incorporate humor into our sessions, offering moments of levity and lightness.
Julie Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCHH
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
I believe that we all hold an enormous ability and inner wisdom to heal and expand. I honor each person as an individual with unique experiences and values. My goal is to provide support, insight and a safe space for clients to process as they find their way toward wholeness. My specialties are Anxiety, Trauma and Grief. My clinical approach is Humanistic and strength based. My personal approach is warm, humorous, compassionate and direct.
I believe that we all hold an enormous ability and inner wisdom to heal and expand. I honor each person as an individual with unique experiences and values. My goal is to provide support, insight and a safe space for clients to process as they find their way toward wholeness. My specialties are Anxiety, Trauma and Grief. My clinical approach is Humanistic and strength based. My personal approach is warm, humorous, compassionate and direct.
Tram Nguyen
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
Evening Appointment Available. Imagine a day when you felt fully yourself—a day where you truly knew who that person was. A day free from the stress, anxiety, & self-doubt that have weighed you down. Where you didn’t feel overworked, overwhelmed, or constantly second-guessing yourself. You could set boundaries, say no without worrying what others would think, and let go of the urge to overthink every decision. You had control over your time, your energy, and your mind, moving through your day feeling calm and confident. Doesn’t that sound like a dream?
Evening Appointment Available. Imagine a day when you felt fully yourself—a day where you truly knew who that person was. A day free from the stress, anxiety, & self-doubt that have weighed you down. Where you didn’t feel overworked, overwhelmed, or constantly second-guessing yourself. You could set boundaries, say no without worrying what others would think, and let go of the urge to overthink every decision. You had control over your time, your energy, and your mind, moving through your day feeling calm and confident. Doesn’t that sound like a dream?
Lynsey Isaacs
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
Even when you check all the right boxes in life, it can be overwhelming and feel like your emotions are in control. Maybe you feel "stuck" or hopeless that real change is possible. There are a multitude of reasons why we seek treatment. Regardless of the why, your pain is real and you deserve support. With your willingness to do the work, I will show up and meet you wherever you are at on your journey. If you are ready to invest in yourself, feel free to reach out for a consultation.
Even when you check all the right boxes in life, it can be overwhelming and feel like your emotions are in control. Maybe you feel "stuck" or hopeless that real change is possible. There are a multitude of reasons why we seek treatment. Regardless of the why, your pain is real and you deserve support. With your willingness to do the work, I will show up and meet you wherever you are at on your journey. If you are ready to invest in yourself, feel free to reach out for a consultation.
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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.