LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona AZ
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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 in Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Online in Scottsdale, 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 in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in Scottsdale, 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 in Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Online in Scottsdale, 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 in Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Online in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
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 Near Scottsdale, AZ
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 Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, 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 Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, AZ Arizona
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 Scottsdale, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Scottsdale's affluence and wellness-oriented culture generate consistently high demand for therapy, with a population that generally views mental health care favorably and has the financial means to engage in longer-term work — making it one of the most therapist-dense cities in Arizona. The city's luxury resort industry and reputation as a destination for high-net-worth retirees and second-home owners create a distinctive therapy clientele, with practitioners frequently addressing relationship complexity, identity in retirement, wealth-related stress, and the gap between external success and internal wellbeing. HonorHealth and Mayo Clinic Phoenix provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of Arizona's most established private practice communities. Scottsdale's significant recovery community — drawn by the concentration of high-end treatment centers in the surrounding Sonoran Desert — also drives substantial demand for therapists specializing in addiction aftercare and dual diagnosis work.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Scottsdale, 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 |