Therapists in Washington
I believe in honoring your intersecting identities and how they contextualize your experience. As a multicultural mixed Asian American (of Korean/Filipino/white ancestry), highly sensitive, queer femme, the question of how to navigate life in the duality has perpetually challenged and inspired me throughout my life, delivering me to this work. I'm passionate about working with clients of marginalized gender, sexuality, and racial identities who are exploring their truths related to culture, race, generation, and queerness. I hope that together we can explore the important intersection of personal transformation and social change.
I believe in honoring your intersecting identities and how they contextualize your experience. As a multicultural mixed Asian American (of Korean/Filipino/white ancestry), highly sensitive, queer femme, the question of how to navigate life in the duality has perpetually challenged and inspired me throughout my life, delivering me to this work. I'm passionate about working with clients of marginalized gender, sexuality, and racial identities who are exploring their truths related to culture, race, generation, and queerness. I hope that together we can explore the important intersection of personal transformation and social change.
Nathan Silpakit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98108 (Online Only)
I am deeply informed by my lived experience being Thai, a child of immigrants, Buddhist, queer, non-binary, and non-monogamous.
Therapy offers a temporary refuge from the pressures of our day-to-day lives. It's a space for us to better understand ourselves and practice how we want to be in the larger world-especially in a world that actively harms so many of us. We all carry trauma that informs our behaviors, sometimes resulting in anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I work with clients to find what lies at the root of these problems and discover solutions. I take an integrative approach to this, meaning I draw on a variety of different treatment modalities based on your needs.
I am deeply informed by my lived experience being Thai, a child of immigrants, Buddhist, queer, non-binary, and non-monogamous.
Therapy offers a temporary refuge from the pressures of our day-to-day lives. It's a space for us to better understand ourselves and practice how we want to be in the larger world-especially in a world that actively harms so many of us. We all carry trauma that informs our behaviors, sometimes resulting in anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I work with clients to find what lies at the root of these problems and discover solutions. I take an integrative approach to this, meaning I draw on a variety of different treatment modalities based on your needs.
My practice's goal is to improve lives in the LGBTQIA+ community, their families and friends, and those of us doing our best to thrive in a hectic and messy world by offering online counseling that is accessible, affirming, & compassionate. While I specialize in treating the queer community, I enthusiastically welcome people from all communities and walks of life. Common issues include managing ongoing anxiety, depression, trauma work, coping with life transitions like grief and divorce, exploring gender identity and/or sexuality, and navigating coming out.
My practice's goal is to improve lives in the LGBTQIA+ community, their families and friends, and those of us doing our best to thrive in a hectic and messy world by offering online counseling that is accessible, affirming, & compassionate. While I specialize in treating the queer community, I enthusiastically welcome people from all communities and walks of life. Common issues include managing ongoing anxiety, depression, trauma work, coping with life transitions like grief and divorce, exploring gender identity and/or sexuality, and navigating coming out.
As a Queer Filipino-American therapist, I offer a person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy.
Life is challenging when you feel like you don't fit in. Navigating your identity in a world that doesn't always understand is tough. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent, or from a marginalized background—society's expectations might feel overwhelming and exhausting. Seeking a safe space to explore these feelings and embrace your unique qualities without judgment is important. Life should be more than just surviving day to day.
As a Queer Filipino-American therapist, I offer a person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy.
Life is challenging when you feel like you don't fit in. Navigating your identity in a world that doesn't always understand is tough. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent, or from a marginalized background—society's expectations might feel overwhelming and exhausting. Seeking a safe space to explore these feelings and embrace your unique qualities without judgment is important. Life should be more than just surviving day to day.
I enjoy collaborating with individuals and couples, especially those who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC or apart of the LGBTQ+ community, to access their innate healing power, reclaim ancestral knowledge, and achieve their vision of wellness. I practice with the beliefs that everyone is the expert of their own story, and have the power to heal themselves under the right circumstances. I provide support to those ready to process and work through past trauma, sexuality, relationship challenges, life transitions, spirituality, identity struggles, multicultural experiences, and building connection and intimacy.
I enjoy collaborating with individuals and couples, especially those who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC or apart of the LGBTQ+ community, to access their innate healing power, reclaim ancestral knowledge, and achieve their vision of wellness. I practice with the beliefs that everyone is the expert of their own story, and have the power to heal themselves under the right circumstances. I provide support to those ready to process and work through past trauma, sexuality, relationship challenges, life transitions, spirituality, identity struggles, multicultural experiences, and building connection and intimacy.
Brie Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98087 (Online Only)
My background in psychology, massage therapy, and social work is here to guide your mental health journey with a mind, body, and sociocultural lens. People with experiences, identities, and presentations that do not fit the status quo may find working with me a refreshing experience. While I serve all, I have a special interest serving the LGBTQAI+ community, specifically gender diverse individuals. My practice specializes in trauma recovery, mood disorders, Queer issues, attachment wounds, life transitions, spiritual narratives, and stress management.
My background in psychology, massage therapy, and social work is here to guide your mental health journey with a mind, body, and sociocultural lens. People with experiences, identities, and presentations that do not fit the status quo may find working with me a refreshing experience. While I serve all, I have a special interest serving the LGBTQAI+ community, specifically gender diverse individuals. My practice specializes in trauma recovery, mood disorders, Queer issues, attachment wounds, life transitions, spiritual narratives, and stress management.
Growing up Hmong-American (second generation), gay, and Christian (nondenominational, pastor’s kid), I can appreciate the intersectional experience of navigating multiple and competing identities.
I especially enjoy working with those interested in exploring: socialized masculinity and sexuality (e.g. regulating sexual behaviors / OCSB-informed, desire discrepancy, body image, values and beliefs...), the specific interaction of faith/spirituality and sexuality (e.g. shame, trauma...), intersectional identity work (i.e. our complex and interacting layers as people), surviving dating, navigating life transitions, and living with anxiety (e.g. social, highly sensitive person...) and depression.
Growing up Hmong-American (second generation), gay, and Christian (nondenominational, pastor’s kid), I can appreciate the intersectional experience of navigating multiple and competing identities.
I especially enjoy working with those interested in exploring: socialized masculinity and sexuality (e.g. regulating sexual behaviors / OCSB-informed, desire discrepancy, body image, values and beliefs...), the specific interaction of faith/spirituality and sexuality (e.g. shame, trauma...), intersectional identity work (i.e. our complex and interacting layers as people), surviving dating, navigating life transitions, and living with anxiety (e.g. social, highly sensitive person...) and depression.
I am a queer, mixed-race Asian with Japanese and white ancestry, social work masters student/intern therapist at Perfectly Queer Counseling.
I work to co-create a safe space with my clients that is uniquely built around the needs, desires, and experiences of each individual. I come to this work with the belief that systems of oppression impact our mental health, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in principles of anti-oppression, trauma informed care, and collective liberation. I prioritize working with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I am particularly excited to work with people as they explore the intersections of religion and queerness, navigate relationship dynamics, explore identity, process grief, work on boundaries, and embody their lives more fully.
I am a queer, mixed-race Asian with Japanese and white ancestry, social work masters student/intern therapist at Perfectly Queer Counseling.
I work to co-create a safe space with my clients that is uniquely built around the needs, desires, and experiences of each individual. I come to this work with the belief that systems of oppression impact our mental health, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in principles of anti-oppression, trauma informed care, and collective liberation. I prioritize working with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I am particularly excited to work with people as they explore the intersections of religion and queerness, navigate relationship dynamics, explore identity, process grief, work on boundaries, and embody their lives more fully.
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.
My lived-in experiences offer unique perspectives to members of LGBTQIA+ community, collectivist culture, and cultural diaspora from immigration.
Immediate client openings available! We all possess the tools to lead a life of personal freedom and empowerment. Life’s challenges are often inevitable, but we can develop the confidence and skills to work through them. My goal is to foster a safe and trusting environment filled with unconditional support when you bring your concerns into the therapeutic space. Individuals can expect self-exploration in a range of topics related to major life transitions, self-esteem, and relationships.
My lived-in experiences offer unique perspectives to members of LGBTQIA+ community, collectivist culture, and cultural diaspora from immigration.
Immediate client openings available! We all possess the tools to lead a life of personal freedom and empowerment. Life’s challenges are often inevitable, but we can develop the confidence and skills to work through them. My goal is to foster a safe and trusting environment filled with unconditional support when you bring your concerns into the therapeutic space. Individuals can expect self-exploration in a range of topics related to major life transitions, self-esteem, and relationships.
Andrew Zarate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RDN, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his). I’m here to work with you to improve the quality of your life using insight oriented talk therapy. I work with adults on issues ranging from, but not limited to, general stressors of life, interpersonal and relational issues, shame, multicultural issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and navigating life transitions. I also have experience in treating chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety, and depression.
Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his). I’m here to work with you to improve the quality of your life using insight oriented talk therapy. I work with adults on issues ranging from, but not limited to, general stressors of life, interpersonal and relational issues, shame, multicultural issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and navigating life transitions. I also have experience in treating chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety, and depression.
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I create a safe space for queer and multicultural couples and AAPI and BIPOC individuals to explore their experiences without the fear of judgment fully.
Perhaps you feel trapped by other people's expectations and our society's expectations of you. Perhaps, it is you who set high expectations for yourself that you cannot seem to meet whether it is about your appearance, your career, your relationships, or your sexual and gender identities. As a recovering people pleaser and a queer Asian therapist, I understand it can be a challenging journey to liberate yourself from all the "impossible" expectations and to find the kind of life you prefer to live. You want to show up in everything you do and in every relationship as your authentic self.
I create a safe space for queer and multicultural couples and AAPI and BIPOC individuals to explore their experiences without the fear of judgment fully.
Perhaps you feel trapped by other people's expectations and our society's expectations of you. Perhaps, it is you who set high expectations for yourself that you cannot seem to meet whether it is about your appearance, your career, your relationships, or your sexual and gender identities. As a recovering people pleaser and a queer Asian therapist, I understand it can be a challenging journey to liberate yourself from all the "impossible" expectations and to find the kind of life you prefer to live. You want to show up in everything you do and in every relationship as your authentic self.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands you and your life experience? Do you have questions about mental health, sexuality, kinks, and relationships that you have never been able to talk to a therapist about? I am an experienced counselor who specializes in understanding and helping you. I identify as a gay, poly, Korean American counselor (he/him). With my help you can better understand yourself and find healing through my effective use of my cultural awareness, cognitive, and self-compassion based therapies.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands you and your life experience? Do you have questions about mental health, sexuality, kinks, and relationships that you have never been able to talk to a therapist about? I am an experienced counselor who specializes in understanding and helping you. I identify as a gay, poly, Korean American counselor (he/him). With my help you can better understand yourself and find healing through my effective use of my cultural awareness, cognitive, and self-compassion based therapies.
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
We understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.
We understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.
FlowArt Therapy
Counselor, PhD ACS, LMHC, ATR-BC, CST, ATCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Neuroqueer Folx, come check out FlowArt Therapy! We offer EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy for folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+, women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer sliding scale costs as low as $30 per session, and are taking new clients, and are directly supervised by me, Dr. Misty. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
Neuroqueer Folx, come check out FlowArt Therapy! We offer EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy for folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+, women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer sliding scale costs as low as $30 per session, and are taking new clients, and are directly supervised by me, Dr. Misty. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
Members of the LGBT (QIA+) are especially encouraged to reach out! I welcome people of all ages.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, neuro-divergency, shame, and trauma healing. I approach therapy from an existential, person-centered, and somatic lens - which means I'm a therapist who is relational and in the moment. Together we can identify your strengths and values so you can live your life with a strong sense of meaning. You may be looking for a therapist for a variety of reasons, such as living with grief, feeling stuck, relationship conflicts, depression, stress, trauma... Whatever brings you here, I hope to help.
Members of the LGBT (QIA+) are especially encouraged to reach out! I welcome people of all ages.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, neuro-divergency, shame, and trauma healing. I approach therapy from an existential, person-centered, and somatic lens - which means I'm a therapist who is relational and in the moment. Together we can identify your strengths and values so you can live your life with a strong sense of meaning. You may be looking for a therapist for a variety of reasons, such as living with grief, feeling stuck, relationship conflicts, depression, stress, trauma... Whatever brings you here, I hope to help.
I specialize in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, LGBTQ+, or sexual addiction issues.
Life is often scary and filled with unpredictable pain. My job is to be present with you as we work through those difficult experiences together. As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self. This knowledge is the first step to change.
I specialize in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, LGBTQ+, or sexual addiction issues.
Life is often scary and filled with unpredictable pain. My job is to be present with you as we work through those difficult experiences together. As an identifying queer, Asian-American, cis-man I believe identity is a crucial part of understanding one’s self. This knowledge is the first step to change.
Alex E Gerace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
My population specialities are LGBTQ and adults.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
My population specialities are LGBTQ and adults.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
Dr. Maria Yearout
Counselor, PsyD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
LGBTQ2S+, Trans-positive, Enby and Queer-identified therapist offering a complimentary 15-minute meet and greet to see if I’m a good fit for your needs and goals.
I am passionate about offering specialized services to individuals couples, and families in gender transition, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ2S+ community, including letter writing in support of gender affirming medical and surgical care. I use culturally competent, research-based modalities to help you shape the change and growth you want to see, and I honor your pace as we approach and engage with the work. Family and Couples Therapy private pay only.
LGBTQ2S+, Trans-positive, Enby and Queer-identified therapist offering a complimentary 15-minute meet and greet to see if I’m a good fit for your needs and goals.
I am passionate about offering specialized services to individuals couples, and families in gender transition, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ2S+ community, including letter writing in support of gender affirming medical and surgical care. I use culturally competent, research-based modalities to help you shape the change and growth you want to see, and I honor your pace as we approach and engage with the work. Family and Couples Therapy private pay only.
Mary Aldee Baja
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, AAPI, and neurodivergent individuals.
Molina Medicaid ONLY. Life can feel overwhelming when you don’t fit into society’s expectations. It’s hard to navigate life when you’re juggling multiple parts of who you are, whether it’s related to your culture, sexuality, or neurodivergence. You might find yourself masking or trying to fit into societal expectations that don’t serve you, and leave you feeling like you cannot be your authentic self. You deserve more than just surviving day to day. It’s time to better understand yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and live in alignment with who you truly are.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, AAPI, and neurodivergent individuals.
Molina Medicaid ONLY. Life can feel overwhelming when you don’t fit into society’s expectations. It’s hard to navigate life when you’re juggling multiple parts of who you are, whether it’s related to your culture, sexuality, or neurodivergence. You might find yourself masking or trying to fit into societal expectations that don’t serve you, and leave you feeling like you cannot be your authentic self. You deserve more than just surviving day to day. It’s time to better understand yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and live in alignment with who you truly are.
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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.