LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Birmingham, Alabama AL
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LGBTQ+
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
I am a proud member of and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients, particularly gay, bisexual, and/or queer men. My specialities include helping individuals overcome internalized homophobia or transphobia and working with clients to cope with coming out issues or experiences of prejudice or discrimination. In addition to adult individual therapy, I provide evaluations and referral letters for gender-affirming care.
15 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
In my work with LGBTQ+ individuals in psychotherapy, I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore and embrace their authentic selves. I understand the unique challenges they may face, such as issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, navigating relationships, and experiences of discrimination. By using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I help clients address these concerns while affirming their identity and experiences. I custom tailor therapy to meet each person where they are at, recognizing and valuing their individual history and circumstances. Whether it's processing feelings of uncertainty, building self-esteem, or developing strategies to handle discrimination, my goal is to support clients in living fully and confidently as their true selves, empowering them to build meaningful and fulfilling lives.
29 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
LGBTQ+
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I strive to provide an affirming, respectful environment where LGBTQ+ clients can explore identity, relationships, stress, life transitions, and the impact of discrimination or minority stress. Therapy is tailored to your individual experiences and goals—not assumptions about who you are.
9 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama
LGBTQ+
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
LGBTQ issues often involve navigating identity, desire, intimacy, and belonging within a complex social and relational context. My work offers an affirming, non-pathologizing space for exploration grounded in psychoanalytic and relational understanding. Together, we explore the emotional meanings that shape sexuality, relationships, and self-expression.
7 Years Experience
Online in Birmingham, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Birmingham carries one of the most significant civil rights legacies of any American city — the site of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and pivotal moments in the fight for racial justice — and this history creates a distinctive context in which racial identity, historical trauma, and community resilience are active themes in local therapy culture. The city is home to UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham), one of the country's premier academic medical centers, which anchors significant mental health research, training, and clinical infrastructure. Birmingham's African American community — which comprises a majority of the city's population — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma and intergenerational resilience. The broader Birmingham metro's mix of healthcare, finance, and manufacturing industries creates diverse occupational therapy demand across a metropolitan area larger than the city itself.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Birmingham, Alabama Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Birmingham, Alabama average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |