LGBT Issues therapists in North Saanich, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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LGBT Issues
Alisa Kline
Counsellor/Therapist, MA Counselling, CCC
Welcome and congratulations on taking this first step to heal and change.
With empathy and in a safe space I will empower you to think of your circumstances and struggles in ways you may not have thought of on your own. Collaboratively, we will find solutions that will have positive outcomes.
14 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, British Columbia
LGBT Issues
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
I have been supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQ2 for over 20+ years, I will not treat you as the problem, I will strive to understand you and help you make the changes in the areas of your life you want to improve. You are not the problem, and I can help you better understand what they are.
30 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, British Columbia
LGBT Issues
Suzanna Derewicz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Many LGBTQ+ folks feel most comfortable pursuing therapy with a clinician who is also LGBTQ+. As a queer femme, agender therapist, I have lived experience in community and I practice from a framework that affirms the centrality identity may play in the lives of queer individuals, and I hold the impacts systems of oppression inherently have on queer lives.
4 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, British Columbia
LGBT Issues
Redbird Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
All our therapists work with folks in the LGBTQIS+ communities, with Myroslava Tyzkyj, Jonathan Morgan, Benjamin Rubinoff, Lee Shields, Aileen Yu, Rahwa Gebredingle, and Terri Roberton specializing with these communities. Redbird Therapy operates from an anti-oppressive practice framework, so all our therapists are queer and trans welcoming. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
30 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, British Columbia
LGBT Issues
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.
10 Years Experience
Online in North Saanich, British Columbia