LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Kansas City, KS
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Kansas City, Kansas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Merritt Leonhardt
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
People are people, couples are couples and therapeutic work is open to everyone but/and if you identify within the LGBTQI community, there are circumstances and struggles that you must uniquely face. Navigating a healthy and full life is challenging for all of us, and everyone experiences times of struggle and challenge and the added stress and isolation of being a member of the LGBTQI within a heteronormative and often unsafe world, can make the harder things harder. It's crucial to know and have a therapist that is not only open and affirming but can also speak to the experience of being LGBTQI in a world that does not consistently have your interests or experiences in mind and often works intentionally to silence, shame and subdue you and your rights.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kansas City, KS
Online in Kansas City, KS
LGBTQ+
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
I provide a safe place for the LGBT client and their families to talk in a safe environment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
I provide affirming therapy for lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults and couples, with particular experience addressing sexuality, relationships, intimacy, identity, coming out, family dynamics, and self-acceptance. My approach is sex-positive and nonjudgmental, and I welcome diverse relationship structures and expressions of sexuality. While I provide an affirming environment for people of all gender identities, gender transition and transgender-specific concerns are not currently areas of specialization in my practice.
10 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I help people who identify all over the gender, sexuality, and relationship spectrum. Sometimes their relationships or identity challenges are the focus of their sessions because they need support for unique situations, and sometimes it's just one aspect of a different question, such as, "Do I really want to move to that conservative city for my dream job?"
For me, LGBTQ+ includes 2S, A, poly and more. I also have a graduate certificate in Sexuality and Religion, so I understand how some religious institutions have harmed queer people. And I see and know how queer people have sacred experiences within and outside of mainstream religion, with a wide variety of spiritualities.
I'm queer (gender fluid and pansexual). I've known this since I was 13 years old, before there was so much information via the internet. I've been though many transitions of how I express myself and relate with others. You are welcome to express your truest yourself, your realest questions, and your deepest needs.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kansas City, KS
Online in Kansas City, KS
LGBTQ+
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
As an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating identity exploration, coming out, or managing the unique challenges of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re dealing with relationship struggles, family conflict, or societal pressures, I’m here to offer compassionate, non-judgmental care. Together, we’ll work on fostering self-acceptance and building confidence as you embrace your authentic self.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS
Kansas City, Kansas is a distinct city from its more prominent Missouri neighbor across the state line, with a lower median income, a more industrial economic base, and a substantially more diverse population that includes large Latino, Somali, and other immigrant communities for whom culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care is a significant need. Wyandotte County, which encompasses Kansas City, Kansas, has fewer mental health resources than the Missouri side of the metro, and many residents cross into Missouri to access the broader Kansas City mental health market. Common therapy concerns include immigration-related stress and trauma, family dynamics, economic anxiety, depression, and the challenges of navigating daily life in a community where language barriers can limit access to support. University of Kansas Health System, based in the city, provides some behavioral health services, and community health centers fill important gaps in a county with significant unmet mental health need.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Kansas City, KS Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Kansas City, KS average 15 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |