LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rio Rico, Arizona AZ
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rio Rico. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
Online in Rio Rico, AZ Arizona
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
As a member of the LGBT community, and as someone who holds degrees both in psychology and LGBT Health and Policy, I couple an academic understanding of the unique disparities that come with these identities with a profound personal knowledge of them in my own life. Not all patients have had positive experiences with the medical community, so it is my hope that my education and bisexual identity will serve my patients in a way that makes them feel both heard and seen. I also recognize that our identities can be static, or they can be fluid, and that the coming out process isn’t something we do just once: we do it over and over again. I do not personally identify as cisgender, and so I approach the issues facing the transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming communities with deep empathy and personal understanding. From fluidity to transitioning, hormone replacement therapy, to writing letters for surgery, I am committed to supporting my clients on their journeys. Not everyone experiences their own gender in the same way, so the discussion of gender as a construct and societal gender norms is at the forefront of our discussions in working through the big mess that is gender.
6 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rico, AZ Arizona
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I provide affirming, inclusive care for individuals exploring or navigating LGBTQ+ identities. Therapy may focus on identity development, relationships, family dynamics, or coping with stress related to stigma or discrimination. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to live authentically.
21 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rico, AZ Arizona
Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
My near 20 years of experience has helped me develop an approach to therapy that involves providing a supportive and affirming environment where you can explore their identity and experiences while feeling accepted and affirmed. It is important to acknowledging and validating the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ individuals, such as discrimination, internalized homophobia, and coming out. Therapy can help address issues you may have related to self-acceptance, relationship dynamics, and coping with societal pressures. By fostering a safe space, my hope is to empower you to develop resilience, enhance self-esteem, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
16 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rico, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Michaela Decker
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
As a counselor, it is my passion to create supportive, grounded and non-judgmental therapeutic relationships. My goal in therapy is to encourage insight and connection. I have a wide range of experience working with diverse individuals and I value inclusivity of all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and life experiences. It is my hope to stand next to you as you navigate your unique life transitions. Whether you are seeking to gain a better understanding of your personal journey or are hoping to tackle specific obstacles, I would be honored to help you navigate your personal growth and development.
16 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rico, AZ Arizona
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rio Rico, Arizona Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Rio Rico, Arizona average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |