LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL
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Amanda Ezell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC (AL & GA), LMHC (FL), NCC, BC-TMH
LGBTQIA+ clients deserve therapy where their identities are understood as part of who they are, not automatically treated as a clinical problem. I provide affirming care for adults exploring identity, navigating relationships, coping with minority stress, managing family or social concerns, or addressing mental health concerns completely unrelated to their identity. You should not have to spend your therapy session teaching your therapist how to understand you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, AL
LGBTQ+
Dr. Weston Donaldson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Being LGBTQ+ can mean building a life, family, and community in ways that others may take for granted. IT can mean navigating rejection, estrangement, relationships that don't fit traditional expectations, or losses that others don't fully recognize. As a gay psychologist, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding of queer life to our work. You shouldn't have to explain why your chosen family matter or educate your therapist about the basics of your experience before getting to what you really need to talk about. You get to show up as yourself, talk about what's actually going on, and figure out what you want your life to look like from here.
12 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, AL (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Mackson Psychology
Psychologist, Samantha Mackson, Psy.D.
Navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and societal expectations can bring unique challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals. I provide a supportive, affirming space to explore these experiences, build self-acceptance, and work through anxiety, relationship concerns, and other challenges that may arise.
6 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, AL (Online Only)
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 Tuscaloosa, AL
LGBTQ+
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Sexual orientations and identities are an integral part of the lens through which we experience the world around us. As human beings are social creatures, emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to others are a common experience for us all. However, in an oftentimes heteronormative society, understanding and exploring what it means to be attracted to someone of the same sex, gender, or identity vector can be a confusing process. For some, trying to navigate the differences between romantic and sexual attractions might be a novel process as we are often taught to place emphasis largely on sexual compatibility. Even further, some might find that they are interested in folks from several sexual or gender identities in different ways. Whichever scenario is applicable to you, the clinicians at PCT firmly believe that having a safe space for this exploration is essential to figuring out what feels right for you and the relationships you wish to curate.
Additionally, navigating the “coming out” process can be its own challenge; much like other identity vectors, sexual orientation is greatly influenced by race, cultural background, ethnic group, religion, political identity, and ability status. The “coming out” process is not a linear process and we want to support you wherever you might be on your sexual identity journey. To that end, we at PCT highly respect each identity represented on the LBGTQIA+ spectrum. Each letter holds incredible weight by representing its own unique community of people with their own unique set of challenges. We want you to rest assured that, regardless of which LGBTQIA+ identity you hold, our clinicians are ready to provide you with affirming care as fierce advocates and allies of all sexual and gender identities.
Lastly, we know that for those coming in for couples therapy, there are a myriad of similarities and differences between those of LGBTQIA+ couples and straight couples. In this type of work, we remain open to exploring whichever issues seem most pressing to the couple. Depending on your relationship and personal history, you might find that there are several different areas you may wish to explore with your partner as you seek to bolster your relationship. Some examples of these are, and are not limited to, the following: navigating sexual identity changes mid-relationship, exploring LGBTQIA+ parenthood, coming out difficulties, sexual intimacy issues, examining relational trauma, and exploring polyamory. Regardless of your presenting concern, we look forward to working with you and joining you on your journey to continued self-discovery.
23 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, AL
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 85% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |