LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Louisville, Kentucky KY
We are proud to feature top rated LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Louisville. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
LGBTQ+
Dr. C. Shawn Oak, Oak & Associates, LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, MSSW, LMFT (KY/IN) LSCW (IN), ACS, CLC, CMC
At OABHC are proud allies of the LGBTQIA community. Understanding sexual orientation is an important process in anyone’s life and this journey of personal realization can be stressful and full of obstacles. Men and women in same sex relationships encounter the same challenges as straight couples.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Louisville, KY 40243
Online in Louisville, KY Kentucky
LGBTQ+
Open Pathways Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I provide an affirming, judgment-free space for LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity exploration, coming out, gender-related concerns, relationships, family conflict, minority stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered while building resilience and living more authentically.
4 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY Kentucky
LGBTQ+
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Everyone deserves to feel seen, understood, and - most importantly - safe, and especially so in this current sociopolitical climate. I prioritize making my sessions safe and inclusive for all members of the LGBT+ community, and I'm here to partner with you as you navigate the current stressors you may be facing. Whether you're wanting to increase self-understanding, explore relationship patterns, or navigate other areas of your life, you deserve to be able to hold all aspects of your identity with compassion and care.
8 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY Kentucky
LGBTQ+
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
LGBTQ issues require approaching things with the utmost respect. If you are in this group, I invite you to talk with me and see if it feels like we might be a good fit to help you feel better!
19 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY Kentucky
LGBTQ+
Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
I'm a pansexual trans man who supports lesbian couples, gay couples, ENM couples, and anyone in the LGBTQ community.
7 Years Experience
Online in Louisville, KY Kentucky (Online Only)
Louisville's therapy community is shaped by the city's dual identity as a major healthcare hub — anchored by the University of Louisville Health system, Norton Healthcare, and Baptist Health — and a culturally rich city with deep roots in bourbon, thoroughbred racing, and Southern Midwestern community values. The Muhammad Ali Center and the city's civil rights heritage sustain meaningful conversations about racial identity, community resilience, and systemic inequity in clinical work. The University of Louisville's department of psychological and brain sciences provides important training resources for the local therapy community. Louisville's positioning at the intersection of Appalachian influence, Southern tradition, and Midwestern pragmatism shapes a therapy culture where direct, accessible, and often spiritually informed approaches find the broadest acceptance.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Louisville, Kentucky Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Louisville, Kentucky average 15 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (42%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |