Online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Astoria, Oregon OR
We are proud to feature top rated online LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Astoria. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
LGBTQ+
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide affirming, relational care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships seeking a safe space to explore identity, belonging, and connection. My work emphasizes authenticity, emotional expression, and dismantling internalized shame to foster self-acceptance and empowerment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Serena Appel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AT-R
As part of the LGBTQ+ community and someone who has worked in within this population, I have both general and specific understanding when it comes to facing issues such as coming out, identity, transition, harassment or systemic oppression, relationships, trauma, co-occurring issues, and more. I provide a supportive and inclusive space for you to talk about whatever is on your mind.
NOTE: I do not currently offer transition support letters, but am happy to assist with locating resources.
20 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Malama Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (or Questioning) therapy or affirmative therapy is a specialized, nonjudgmental approach that validates and supports individuals across the sexual orientation and gender identity spectra to promote self-acceptance and mental well-being. I help clients with gender affirming care who are seeking support to affirm their gender when it conflicts with the gender they were assigned at birth. This evidence-based, patient-centered care aims to treat gender dysphoria, improve mental health, and align outward physical traits with gender identity.
10 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Dr. Kelly Rees
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, Sexologist
Sexual rights are human rights, and your sexual rights and needs matter to me. My office is a judgment-free zone for lives lived outside the mainstream, and I am part of this group as well.
18 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Rebecca A. Kinman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide affirming support for LGBTQ clients, drawing on my own queer experience to create an understanding and safe space. I can assist with letters of support for gender-affirming care and help explore identity, safety, internalized transphobia or homophobia, family relationships, and alternative relationship structures. My approach focuses on validation, empowerment, and practical strategies for navigating life as your authentic self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Maddy Engelfried
Pre-Licensed Professional
I was a member of the queer community long before I was a therapist, and I believe that identity is a journey rather than a destination. I've also worked with queer youth and elders in individual and group therapy settings, and I've worked with the peers and parents of LGBTQ youth to help them better understand allyship.
1 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Maren Jorgensen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
I am a lesbian and polyamorous therapist. I work with folks struggling to figure out their orientation in sexual preference as well as relationship preference. I welcome any and all LGBTQIA+ related issues and offer an inclusive space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Many of my clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have long-term training and experience in supporting clients in gender and sexual identity development as well as the particular experience of these communities within our larger cultural context. I do everything I can to make our therapeutic relationship a safe place to land and to explore and accept your identity, whether that is a fixed attribute of yours or you are changing/evolving over time.
23 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I consider myself an Ally, and I seek to support and always learn more.
29 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
As a queer-identified woman, it is my deepest pleasure to support my LGBTQIA+ community in addressing their sexuality concerns. Pleasure is resistance! And our birthright. Somatic sex education offers the opportunity for you to address your sexuality concerns in partnership with your body. Learn how to access your body's wisdom to truly know what you want and how to discover and follow the pleasure available there. Or learn practical skills for sexual communication, mastered through coaching and simple practices so you "know" how to communicate not just intellectually but in your bones. And sometimes we just need a chance to learn the "facts" of sex education from a non-judgmental, inclusive lens, liberated from hetero and gender normative biases. Ready to take the first step towards more pleasure? Contact me today for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Lesley Lacny
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A, Psych.R, C.Psych, LPC
LGBTQ+ experiences can involve unique challenges related to identity, relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and navigating social or cultural pressures. Many people also carry the impact of stigma, rejection, or feeling misunderstood.
I provide a supportive and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their identity, relationships, and lived experiences. Together, we will look beneath surface-level concerns to understand the emotional patterns, internal conflicts, and external stressors that may be impacting your well-being.
The focus is on helping you feel more grounded, self-accepting, and connected to who you are, while building resilience and clarity as you navigate your life and relationships.
20 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Benné Gulick, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
I am a member of the LGTBQIA2S+ myself and primarily work with others in the queer community.
7 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Angelica Amaya
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW,LICSW
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in a safe, affirming, and inclusive space. My approach honors each person’s unique identity and lived experience while addressing challenges such as coming out, relationship issues, family acceptance, and self-esteem. I am committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care that supports authenticity, resilience, and personal growth.
21 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Gary D. Alexander
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC
LGBTQIA+ individuals sometimes navigate unique challenges related to identity, relationships, family acceptance, and the impact of stigma or misunderstanding. In therapy we explore these experiences alongside the broader concerns many people bring to treatment, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and patterns such as codependency. As this work unfolds, many people develop a stronger sense of authenticity, resilience, and emotional clarity in their lives.
23 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I provide affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and societal stressors. My approach recognizes the impact of systemic oppression while also supporting personal growth, self-acceptance, and connection. Therapy is a space where all parts of you are welcome and understood.
8 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Michael Pollet
Registered Social Worker, CSWA
As a gay man, I bring lived experience to my work with people in the LGBTQIA+ community. We will examine the roots of shame, guilt, and other challenging emotions that may be tied to societal expectations, family dynamics, or past relationships. By uncovering these underlying patterns and the impact they have on your sense of self, we can work toward reducing the weight of these emotions.
2 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I help people who identify all over the gender, sexuality, and relationship spectrum. Sometimes their relationships or identity challenges are the focus of their sessions because they need support for unique situations, and sometimes it's just one aspect of a different question, such as, "Do I really want to move to that conservative city for my dream job?"
For me, LGBTQ+ includes 2S, A, poly and more. I also have a graduate certificate in Sexuality and Religion, so I understand how some religious institutions have harmed queer people. And I see and know how queer people have sacred experiences within and outside of mainstream religion, with a wide variety of spiritualities.
I'm queer (gender fluid and pansexual). I've known this since I was 13 years old, before there was so much information via the internet. I've been though many transitions of how I express myself and relate with others. You are welcome to express your truest yourself, your realest questions, and your deepest needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Sandy Shores Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ACMHC, CSW, LCSW
We offer affirmative therapy for individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, addressing unique challenges and barriers to treatment with culturally competent therapists. Feeling isolated or lonely as an LGBTQ+ person can be especially painful, particularly in spaces where you don’t feel fully seen or accepted. In therapy, we’ll create a safe, affirming space to explore these feelings and work toward building authentic connections and a deeper sense of belonging.
14 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
We provide an affirming and supportive space for individuals exploring identity, relationships, and the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether navigating coming out, family dynamics, discrimination, or mental health concerns, we help clients build self-acceptance, resilience, and fulfilling connections.
17 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Astoria, Oregon Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Astoria, Oregon average 13 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are LGBTQ+ Issues (100%), Trauma and PTSD (76%), and Anxiety or Fears (76%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
|
| 15% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 44% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 100% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
| 62% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |