LGBTQ+ therapists in Denver, CO
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Denver, Colorado. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping clients reduce anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, and pain - so that they can live more fulfilling, authentic, and happy lives. Many of my clients have stated that coming to therapy has helped to catapult them out of their stagnation - enabling them to reach their full potential. For clients who have had difficulty finding a therapist who can understand their complex and intersecting identities, I can be a breath of fresh air. I work with folks ages 15 and up.
15 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Amanda Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, chronic worry, depression, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. I have advanced credentialing in ADHD and specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, helping clients better understand how their unique brains work while building practical strategies for everyday life. I also diagnose ADHD in adults.
Whether you're managing the demands of college, balancing parenting responsibilities, or feeling overwhelmed by constant mental noise, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop tools that support your goals and values. For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian counseling and can thoughtfully integrate faith into our work together.
4 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Amanda Etienne
Psychologist, Psy.D
If you're a woman who's spent years doing everything "right," (achieving, handling, holding it together...) you may have noticed that success didn't fill the gap you thought it would. I work with capable, high-achieving women who are realizing they want more than functioning: they want to actually know themselves, and to let the people in their life know them too.
Many of my clients grew up being told they were "too sensitive" or "too much." I believe sensitivity isn't the problem to manage away - it's a strength that got mislabeled, and often the very thing that makes deep connection possible. Together, we slow down enough to build a real relationship with yourself, not just a polished explanation of yourself.
I offer virtual therapy across Colorado, Washington, and all PSYPACT states, specializing in anxiety, perfectionism, and relational and sexual trauma. If you're ready to stop managing your sensitivity and start using it, I'd love to talk.
3 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Michael Lockwood of Scene Creative Life Solutions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Most men who reach out to me aren’t falling apart, they’re holding everything together while feeling numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. You don’t need perfect words or a dramatic story to work with me. You just need the truth of where you are.
My work is grounded, direct, patient, and honest. I help men explore the deeper layers of identity, trauma, shame, and relationships, the things you were never given the space to talk about. I’m not here to lecture you or nod quietly. I’m here to help you understand yourself in a way that finally makes sense and opens something inside you that’s been shut for a long time.
If you’re ready for therapy that actually means something, I’m here for you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Mary Ramatici
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
What makes my practice different is simple: you are never just a diagnosis or a checklist to me. I take the time to truly get to know you, your story, and what healing looks like for you specifically, because no two people's journeys are the same. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you can hold on your own, this is your sign to reach out. You don't have to have it all figured out before you contact me. All you need is a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right where you are.
6 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Fear, anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, sadness; we are taught to repress these uncomfortable emotions and mask our pain. When these BIG emotions are shoved down for so long, they try to get our attention in various ways. We push back harder. They often manifest as maladaptive behaviors, habits, addictions, and even chronic physical and psychological conditions. We may overeat, overwork, over-promise, people-please, self-sabotage, be unable to focus, thrill-seek, put ourselves in danger, act out, procrastinate, deplete our own resources, and more. The majority of this type of unwanted behavior and thinking often can be traced back to some form of trauma, abuse, abandonment, or neglect. My hypnotherapy sessions help to process the emotions in a safe and loving way, and facilitate healing; so you feel safe in your own mind and comfortable in your own skin. We simultaneously work on reframing the debilitating thoughts and behaviors with healthy and supportive new ones that support your new goals. It is in this way we let go of the old stories and rewrite the future of our dreams.
2 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Skye D Ross, EMDR Therapist for High Achieving Women
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C, MPH, EMDR-Certified Therapist & Consultant In Training
If you're a top-performing woman who is juggling the dream of "having it all" with the reality of "doing it all," welcome. One thing about me is that I keep it real in therapy: The reality of being a woman in healthcare and a therapist is that we may know all things we should be doing, and we also know how hard it can be to do those things. We'll build insight and work through the challenges that come up along the way. My specialties are supporting women through the burnout of being a parent and high-achieving professional, vicarious trauma, and workplace trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Weston Donaldson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
As an LGBTQ+ person, you've probably gotten pretty good at figuring things out for yourself. But then life throws you a curveball you can't simply think your way through, problem-solve your way out of, or grit your teeth and muscle through forever.
Maybe you're grieving someone you lost - or something that others don't even recognize as a loss. Maybe your relationship has changed, your health isn't what it used to be, or you're caring for someone you love and wondering how much longer you can keep going. You may be functioning just fine on the outside, while feeling pretty damn exhausted on the inside.
I'm Dr. Weston Donaldson, a gay psychologist and founder of Proud Heart Therapy Services, LLC. I help LGBTQ+ adults coping with grief, loss, trauma, and complicated transitions that come with getting older. Being part of the queer community means I bring a familiarity with our relationships, chosen families, histories, and experiences that can make these challenges more complex. You shouldn't have to spend your therapy sessions explaining why your relationships matter or why a particular loss has hit you so hard.
For me, the magic sauce of therapy is relationship. You can bring the messy feelings, the contradictions, the things you're not sure you're supposed to say out loud. My job isn't to tell you how you should feel or hand you a generic set of coping skills. It's to help you understand what's happening, reconnect with your own wisdom, and figure out what you want your life to look from here on out.
You don't have to stop grieving, have everything figured out, or know exactly what you need before reaching out. If you're tired of going through this time alone, let's talk. I'd be glad to hear what's going on and see whether we're a good fit.
12 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Ryan Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I help people fundamentally change how they relate to themselves, their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe that therapy should lead to meaningful, lasting changes in how you experience yourself and your day-to-day life.
To that end, I have completed advanced training and earned certifications in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. I combine this knowledge and expertise with a humanistic, conversational, and person-centered approach to therapy.
My way of relating to clients is informal, down-to-earth, compassionate, and engaging. There’s a lot of back and forth, a lot of dialogue, and plenty of room to explore what you’ve experienced in the past, what’s happening in your life today, and where you want to go in the future. I want you to feel genuinely heard, understood, accepted, and comfortable being yourself.
I believe that when we change how we relate to ourselves and to life, we can become less anxious, more fulfilled, more self-directed, and more accepting and compassionate toward ourselves. That’s ultimately what I hope to help every client I work with achieve.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80203
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Vincent Espinoza
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My therapy practice is focused on YOU, first and foremost! I believe we are all unique and a culmination of our values, desires, experiences and our untapped potential. My mission as a mental health clinician is to help my clients learn how to talk about sex in a healthy, unapologetic, sex-positive way and to confront and address past trauma so they can move into the present and enjoy a fulfilling life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Ashley Vroegindewey
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Are you struggling in navigating your experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence? My style is nonjudgmental, compassionate and honest. I offer individualized therapeutic support tailored to your specific goals and needs. Because I do not believe that one therapeutic modality works for everyone, I use an integrative approach, pulling my theoretical orientation from various sources that I believe could benefit you as an individual and unique person, to help you accomplish your goals.
There is nothing "wrong" with you for seeking counseling. People start therapy with me for a wide array of reasons. Some of these reasons include:
-Because they feel stuck in their minds a lot of the time, worried and are experiencing tremendous amounts of anxiety.
-Because they struggle to focus on tasks at hand.
-Because they are feeling down or hopeless or like they don't matter.
-Because they have decided to address the aftermath of a traumatic experience.
-Because they are stressed over recent life changes and not sure how to cope.
There is no right or wrong reason or time to start therapy, and I am here to walk alongside you in your journey. I offer free consultation calls to discuss your needs and help us both see if it would be a good fit. Reach out for your free consultation call today!
8 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Jensen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Welcome, I hope we can meet and work together to help you feel empowered, learn new ways to cope, and find fulfillment in your own story. I get how hard it can be to feel stuck with the struggles in life that never seem to go away or improve, and I believe change is possible. I specialize in supporting people surrounding difficult life transitions and grief/loss and help clients reduce anxiety, depression, and stress so that they can take steps to live life more aligned with their values. Examples include supporting clients with baby loss or miscarriage, anticipatory grief, health concerns, relationship changes such as divorce, and secondary trauma. My offering is solutions-focused and strengths-based and includes mindfulness as well as practical skills for self-care and self-compassion. I believe you have the wisdom within you and that you are strong and brave no matter how difficult things seem to you at this point in time. Let's work together - please feel free to reach out to me and we can talk.
17 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Candice Dow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC,
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel deeply seen, gently challenged, and supported in becoming more fully yourself. My work is rooted in relational healing, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to equity and authenticity. I integrate EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based modalities to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and meaningful change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, perfectionism, identity exploration, or complex trauma, I meet you with curiosity, compassion, and practical tools tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore what alignment looks like for you—so healing isn’t just about feeling better, but about living more truthfully.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80222
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Minaret Therapeutic Services LLC, Amina Tamachi
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC
Here at Minaret Therapeutic Services strives to provide a safe space for individuals from various backgrounds and communities. We will help you process what is going on in your life because we understand the challenge of managing overwhelming thoughts, emotions, relationships and issues on your own & without the support you really need. Here at Minaret Therapeutic Services, our main goal is to provide quality mental health services to everyone in the community, no matter your race, religion, sexual identity, social or economic class. Experience positive, therapeutic impacts from a therapist that understands & who truly cares about your mental health’s well being. Let us walk in your therapeutic journey together at Minaret Therapeutic Services today!
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Olga Mikhnyuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I see therapy as a space to better understand yourself, your experiences, and the patterns that shape how you move through life. My approach is supportive and compassionate, while also being direct and honest. I value genuine conversation and creating a space where you can be open, curious, and honest about what’s going on.
Together, we can explore the patterns that may be contributing to what you’re experiencing and consider practical ways to make things feel more manageable. My hope is that you leave therapy feeling heard and understood, with a better understanding of yourself and tools that you can actually use in everyday life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences to have. We believe that each person has everything that they need within themselves to overcome even the most difficult challenges that life has to offer. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
We have a team of dedicated and trained psychotherapists that specialize in a variety of issues and use evidence-based treatment methods that are proven to be effective. Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse. Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and a combination of many more researched-based approaches specified for your unique needs. Together your clinician and you will develop a treatment plan to meet your changing needs so you can achieve any goal.
We believe that finding the right fit and connection with your therapist is essential to the success of therapy. We are dedicated to helping you find a clinician that you feel comfortable with and we emphasize a non-judgemental client-centered approach where we believe YOU are the expert of your life and we are here to support you in what areas you want to address. Our company thrives on consistently learning and growing with the developing world of treatment and knowledge and we hand-pick each of our therapists based off their compassion, knowledge, and desire to help you feel empowered and confident in your own life. Don't hesitate to text, call, or email with questions and visit us at HigherSightsCounseling.com to learn more!
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80227
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Denver Mental Health Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Denver Mental Health Collective is a group of therapists with a wide variety of specialties and experience. We value offering in person and virtual therapy to those from all walks of life. Whether you have been in therapy for years or seeking it for the first time, we can help you find a therapist who will be the right fit for your needs.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80224
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Tori Buckley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I mostly work with clients living and loving in unconventional ways (including artists, entrepreneurs, highly sensitive people & spiritual types) and work to cultivate a safe place for all people, most frequently working with clients in queer, ethically non-monogamous, & kinky relationships. Most of my clients are wanting to work on issues mostly unrelated to but within the context of these communities and lifestyles, and are tired of spending so much time explaining the context to therapists unfamiliar with their world. I also work with folks looking to explore these aspects of themselves for the first time.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80202
Online in Denver, CO
Serving LGBTQ+
Carolyn Duhn
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Maybe your life is feeling like a rollercoaster — exciting, confusing, overwhelming, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating school, work, relationships, identity, or just trying to figure out who you are and where you're headed, you're not alone. This phase of life comes with a lot of change, and it’s totally normal to need some support along the way. I'm here to offer a space where you can talk things through, feel seen, and build tools to feel more grounded and confident. We can meet online, so therapy fits into your life — wherever you’re at.
16 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Melaney Flaniken
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, B.S., Integrative Health Studies M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
My counseling is rooted in trauma-informed care, existential exploration, and evidence-based practices like CBT and ERP. Whether you’re facing anxiety, navigating a life transition, or simply longing for more meaning and connection, we’ll work together to create a space where your voice matters and your goals guide the way.
You won’t get a one-size-fits-all approach here. Instead, you’ll be met exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and a belief in your capacity to grow and heal.
If you're ready to explore your story, shift what’s no longer working, and step into a more empowered version of yourself, I invite you to reach out. Your healing starts with a single conversation—and I’m here when you’re ready.
3 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Denver, CO Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Denver, CO average 14 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (63%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 6% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 63% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Stress |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 81% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |