LGBT Issues therapists in Irondale, Alabama AL
LGBT Issues
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I welcome all LGBTQ+ clients and I practice LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I also provide gender exploration and affirmation therapy. I have treated many same sex clients over the years and many bisexual or pansexual clients who may practice polyamory or non-monogamy.
6 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT) is an individualized, active and goal-oriented type of psychotherapy, with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions targeting SGM-specific stress and concerns. Topics addressed in Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy include the following:
Stress management (e.g., coping skills, substance abuse and recovery)
Gender identity (e.g., evaluations for medical transition and supporting documentation, non-binary)
Coming-out (e.g., concerns about one’s family, religion, culture, and workplace)
Sexual health (e.g., safer sex, STIs, sex positivity)
20 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) issues therapy, also known as LGBT-affirmative therapy or LGBTQ+ counseling, provides LGBT community members with support and understanding tailored to their unique experiences and difficulties. LGBT-affirmative treatment seeks to create a secure and welcoming environment where clients can explore their identities, resolve concerns about their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and work toward greater self-acceptance and well-being.
Therapists who provide LGBT-affirmative therapy know the potential effects of heteronormativity, cisnormativity, and other forms of prejudice on their clients. They endeavor to foster an accepting, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment of diverse gender and sexual identities.
Not all therapists have specialized training or experience working with LGBT issues. If you are looking for LGBT-affirming therapy, it is recommended that you seek out therapists who advertise their expertise in this area or inquire about their experience with LGBT clients during the initial consultation.
Overall, LGBT-affirmative therapy aims to assist LGBT individuals in navigating their unique challenges, developing resilience, and fostering positive mental health and well-being in a secure and affirming therapeutic environment.
7 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
t Strides In Psychotherapy, several of our psychologists have specialized training and experience in working with the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities, their families and allies. We work with GLBT individuals, couples and families who are struggling with a host of different issues. These might include coming out, dealing with homophobic families, friends or work environments, relationship problems, suicidality, transitioning, parenting issues, religious or spiritual concerns, separation/divorce, illness or grief.
23 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Becca Goodwin, LMFT specializes in providing couples therapy for those in same sex relationships. Paul Swaim-Sanders specializing in working with individuals who are transgendered or gender non-conforming.
19 Years Experience