LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Abbotsford, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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LGBTQ+
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with LGBT issues, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC British Columbia
LGBTQ+
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Are you looking for a safe, accepting space to explore issues connecting to LGBTQ+? Let's work together to help you navigate feelings surrounding who you are, how others may treat you, and who you want to safely be within your LGBT identity.
9 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
As a Certified Sexological Bodyworker and Sex Educator I have been trained to work with people of all genders and sexual identities. I treat all my clients with dignity and respect and am mindful of the challenges people face, especially in today's polarized context. Many of my clients are from the LGBTQ community and I work with many Trans people at various stages of their journey. Whether their issue is specific to their gender or sexual identity or not, I do my utmost to help everyone who comes to work with me.
8 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC British Columbia
LGBTQ+
Chris Graham
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist
I enjoy working with folks who are curious to explore their gender identity and expression, curious about transition, or contemplating their sexuality. I have worked with folks as they consider transitioning, provided referrals for folks to begin hormone replacement therapies and gender affirming surgeries, and made sense of the way gender works for them. I have enjoyed holding space for folks considering their sexuality identities, making sense of the types of sex they would like to have and the identities they would like to hold.
Book your free 20 minute meet & greet today to see if I might be able to support you navigate your LGBT concerns.
7 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Ajay Sahota
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, +) persons may encounter specific challenges (e.g., oppression and discrimination) related to their sexual orientation. These challenges may include norms and beliefs of family members, friends, church, and cultural customs. Social and cultural norms sometimes conflict with your own values, that of other cultures you belong to, and a sense of who you are.
Some communities maintain entrenched beliefs and stereotypes of LGBTQ+ persons. In those cases, there may be resistance to accept you because you do not meet certain cultural expectations. As a result, a LGBTQ+ person may feel shame, and low self-esteem and self-worth. These feelings can lead to depression and anxiety and you may withdraw from others to protect yourself from hurt and feel lonely at the same time.
When you grow up around negative attitudes or discrimination against a group people for their sexuality or gender, it may also be difficult to accept and express yourself for who you truly are. You may find it difficult to be curious about, and explore, your sexuality and identity. As a South Asian born man (he/him) in a second-generation immigrant family in Canada, I understand some of the complexities of culture, sexuality, and gender expression.
I am excited to support you on this journey. I celebrate and stand with you as a LGBTQ+ person.
11 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC British Columbia
Abbotsford is a Fraser Valley city bordering Washington state with a character shaped by its strong Mennonite and evangelical Christian heritage, a large Punjabi Sikh community that has made it home to one of Canada's most prominent South Asian populations outside the Vancouver core, and a rapidly growing suburban economy that has attracted families priced out of Metro Vancouver. University of the Fraser Valley offers psychology and counselling programs that contribute to the local mental health workforce, and Fraser Health provides public mental health services to the region. Mental health stigma has historically been significant in some of Abbotsford's religious and cultural communities, and faith-integrated therapy and culturally competent care—particularly for South Asian clients—are important considerations in the local landscape. Common therapy concerns include intergenerational family conflict, cultural identity, anxiety, economic stress, and the adjustment challenges of a community navigating the tension between traditional roots and rapid modern growth.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (59%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
74%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Somatic Therapy |
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 59% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 59% | Narrative Therapy |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 76% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | LGBTQ+ |
| 79% | Women |
| 68% | Men |
| 62% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 56% | Native American |