LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Phoenix, Arizona AZ
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Kelsi McMartin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am a bisexual woman and have training in working with the LBGTQIA community around issues related to identity, sexuality, polyamory, and couples work.
24 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
Finding an understanding therapist to navigate the cultural issues of LGBT community can be stressful. I'm a therapist who has several friends and family who are in the LGBT community.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85016
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Florence Rosiello
Therapist, Ph.D.
Most of my work is with people who have difficulty in relationships, either feeling too emotionally isolated or too merged. My strength lies in helping people find a place where they can be in intimate relationships and not lose themselves. Loving is difficult - and feeling loved, is even harder.
42 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85018
LGBTQ+ Issues
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, our counselors specialize in supporting the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a welcoming and affirming space for individuals to explore their unique challenges and experiences. Whether navigating issues related to identity, coming out, relationships, or discrimination, our practice offers compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs. We are committed to creating a safe environment where LGBTQI+ clients can discuss their feelings openly, process difficult emotions, and develop strategies for personal growth and resilience. With a focus on empowerment, self-acceptance, and mental well-being, we help individuals build confidence, embrace their true selves, and foster fulfilling, authentic lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Brittany Shannon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
For many people, trauma is not always a single event. It often comes from repeated experiences of discrimination, invalidation, or feeling/being unsafe being fully yourself. These are real and cumulative stressors that impact how you see yourself and how you relate to others. In therapy, those experiences are not minimized or treated as secondary. They are central to the work. I use evidence-based treatments and adapt them to fit your specific lived experience, including approaches like Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), which allows us to integrate both positive and painful experiences into a more complete and grounded sense of self. The goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you move through the world with more clarity, stability, and self-trust.
8 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
I provide a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals navigating issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and life experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Treatment focuses on addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity stress, and relationship challenges while fostering a space where individuals feel respected and affirmed.
6 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
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 Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
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 Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
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 Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Phoenix's extreme summer heat and sprawling, car-dependent geography contribute to social isolation and depression, with many residents spending months in largely indoor environments with limited organic social contact. The city has grown rapidly through domestic migration, and therapists frequently work with the disconnection and loneliness that can accompany life in a place where many people lack long-established roots and community ties. Phoenix has a significant veteran population, and therapists specializing in military trauma, PTSD, and veteran family concerns are well represented. Banner Health and Dignity Health provide major institutional mental health resources, with a large private practice community serving Scottsdale, Tempe, and the East Valley.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Phoenix, Arizona Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Phoenix, 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) (75%), 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
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |