LGBT Issues therapists in Crawfordsville, Indiana IN
Andrea Barbour
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD(ABD)
The LGBTQ/ Poly/ Kink community is important to me. I have a deep appreciation and value for the unique challenges and struggles that can impact this community. My aim to provide the safe, open space you need to find direction and meaning as well as feeling empowered to be who you are.
10 Years Experience
Dan Walinsky
Psychologist, PhD
Much of my career has focused on supporting LGBTQIA people in any number of ways. Whether you're at a point where you're considering coming out, if you're exploring your sexual or gender identity, or need space to process the important relationships in your life, this can be a great space to do some work. Many LGBTQIA people have had to make compromises in their lives to fit into social norms that don't mirror queer realities, and doing so can leave a real impact. I love to help LGBTQIA people work toward becoming more fully themselves.
2 Years Experience
Soaring Heart Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Living in this world as a member of the queer community still requires you to be vigilant, to question your safety, to reflexively hide parts of your authentic self. Perhaps you faced rejection from your family or your church. You've probably spent some time asking deep questions about who you are and who you're attracted to. Perhaps you struggle with how to show up as your full, authentic self. The therapy process provides a safe space to unpack all these questions and find your own answers.
19 Years Experience
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face unique challenges, from navigating personal identity and acceptance to confronting societal prejudice and discrimination. These experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and stress, impacting mental health and well-being. My LGBTQ+ affirming therapy creates a safe and supportive space to explore these issues, offering understanding, validation, and strategies for coping and thriving, embracing your true self with pride and confidence.
16 Years Experience
Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Wherever you are on your journey, I aim to support you. We can work together on defining goals for your care whether it be exploring your identity, exploring if/how to share your identity with others, or coping with other stressors related to your life, we will take each as it comes. For some, their gender or sexual identity (or how others currently or historically have responded negatively or harmfully to you) is at the forefront of their life and treatment goals, and for some it is an important part of themselves but not a current focus for care. I aim to be affirming in all that we do, learning about and supporting you as a whole human worthy of dignity, respect, and kindness.
11 Years Experience