LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gladstone, MO
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gladstone, Missouri. 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 Gladstone, MO
Online in Gladstone, MO
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 Gladstone, MO (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I began working to understand LGBTQIA+ experiences as a volunteer at a crisis hotline during college. As a graduate student, I was part of a team who developed a scale to measure ally development. Throughout my private practice, I have worked to make sure that my office is a supportive space for individuals of all orientations.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gladstone, MO
Online in Gladstone, MO
LGBTQ+
Jessica Oliver, Aspire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Aspire Counseling is LGBT affirming. We want to empower people to live authentically as themselves. In addition, we have some therapists who have experience helping people who are transgender, gender fluid or otherwise gender non conforming transition to living in a way that is congruent with their gender identity. We welcome people from all walks of life! Whether you are coming in to process something specifically related to your gender identity or sexual orientation or just looking for a LGBT friendly counseling practice to treat your depression, anxiety, grief or trauma - we can help.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gladstone, MO
Online in Gladstone, MO
LGBTQ+
Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
I provide affirming, trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships. I understand that distress often arises not from identity itself, but from navigating stigma, discrimination, family rejection, and systems that were not built with queer and trans people in mind. Therapy is a space where your identity is not questioned, explained, or treated as a phase—it is respected and affirmed.
In our work together, we may explore identity development, relationships, boundaries, trauma, and the impact of chronic stress on your nervous system and sense of safety. I approach care with cultural humility, consent, and an awareness of power, offering support that centers resilience, self-trust, and authenticity. Therapy with me is about creating space to breathe, to heal, and to live more fully as yourself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Gladstone, MO
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gladstone, MO Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gladstone, MO average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |