LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Mesa, Arizona AZ
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Fernando Rodriguez Jr
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming counseling for individuals facing identity questions, coming out experiences, relationship or family challenges, and the impact of minority stress. Therapy offers a welcoming space to process experiences, build confidence in your identity, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85206
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Inner Balance Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I work with LGBTQ+ adults whose mental health concerns are rooted in trauma, identity-related stress, and systemic or relational harm. Rather than treating identity as the problem, therapy focuses on the impact of rejection, shame, minority stress, and complex trauma. Treatment emphasizes safety, self-acceptance, and healing from experiences that have made it unsafe to be fully yourself.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85206
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Desmond Reis
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
I provide affirming support for individuals navigating LGBTQ+ related experiences, including identity exploration, coming out, relationship concerns, family dynamics, minority stress, and life transitions. Therapy offers a safe, inclusive space to explore your experiences, strengthen self-acceptance, and build resilience while navigating challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ community.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
LGBT related issues are so complex and individual. They require lots of special training and a holistic approach. I have years of training and experience in working with this issue. I work to help clients address their issues from a variety of different angles and determine the underlying causes behind the problems.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NMD
At Restored, every client is welcome exactly as they are. Our therapists provide affirming, culturally sensitive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, minority stress, trauma, and more. We understand that the experiences of LGBTQ+ clients are shaped by unique social and relational contexts — and our team shows up with the awareness, humility, and genuine care those experiences deserve.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Mark Richard Treegoob
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have worked with the LGBTQ + community for many years and view this population as any other but I am also aware of special issues.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
With special attunement to providing support to LGBTQ+ individuals, I helppeople navigate challenges related to identity, coming out/letting in, relationships, and societal pressures. I support improving communication skills between family members with various belief systems fostering healthy relationships and developing coping strategies to enhance overall well-being. I offer a safe space where people can explore their feelings, choices, build self-acceptance, and address any concerns related to gender and sexual orientation. My approach includes using evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, to help manage issues like anxiety, depression, or discrimination that may arise. I specialize specifically with LGBTQ+ people from conservative backgrounds like conservative Muslims, Mormons, Christians, and many people from the Global South/Majority. Navigating these cultural dynamics adds a complexity that those from more progressive families and cultures may not understand.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Amy Guido
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Finding a safe and supportive place to discuss your unique perspectives and needs is so important. Being in a nonjudgemental environment where you can explore what you value and desire is important for all of us and is particularly important if you have concerns about whether your therapist is LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming. Therapy should be a space where you can explore how you live and love in ways that work well for you and those you are in relationship with.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We provide affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Our therapists create a space where identity, relationships, and life experiences can be explored safely and authentically.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Alice Barton
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I understand society's prejudices with sexual identity and orientation and have worked with many couples and individuals seeking connection and validation as well as working through issues associated with other's viewpoints.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ Arizona
Mesa is one of the largest suburbs in the United States and part of the greater Phoenix metro, with a significant LDS (Latter-day Saint) community that shapes the social fabric and the therapy landscape — many residents seek therapists who can integrate faith values with evidence-based approaches to anxiety, relationship issues, and family dynamics. The city's car-dependent suburban sprawl and intense summer heat contribute to social isolation, and therapists here frequently address loneliness and the challenges of building genuine community in a dispersed environment. Banner Desert Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, and many Mesa residents also access care through the broader Phoenix-metro therapy ecosystem. The city's large Latino and Mormon populations both drive demand for culturally specific therapeutic approaches.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Mesa, Arizona Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Mesa, Arizona average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Psychodynamic Therapy (38%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |