LGBT Issues therapists in South Bend, Indiana IN
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
LGBTQ+ issues are ones which are close to my heart as I am a gay-identified man. LGBTQ+ individuals share many unique experiences due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The symptoms that result from those experience are often more accurately understood by a psychologist who has shared in those experiences. This understanding facilitates greater affirmation and validation of your needs, along with designing a more effective approach to achieve your desired symptom relief. Helping people in our LGBTQ+ community is one of the primary reasons I decided to become a psychologist.
19 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
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
Lindsey Southwick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CSAYC, CPT
All is welcome.
20 Years Experience
Psychotherapy.Com
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Experienced LGBTQ therapists
28 Years Experience