LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Burlington, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Burlington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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LGBTQ+
Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
At Brookhaven Psychotherapy, we offer affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. Whether you are exploring identity, navigating coming out or dealing with discrimination or family rejection, therapy provides a space where you do not have to explain or hide who you are. You deserve care that respects and celebrates your authenticity.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4P6
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Our therapists have training and are sensitive to LGBTQ+ issues.
16 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jenna Burnham
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
Offering compassionate care for gender diverse, gender questioning and trans individuals. Offering a safe space for exploration and growth.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel misunderstood, unseen, or pressured to hide parts of who you are? Many LGBTQ+ people grow up in environments where their identity, feelings, or relationships were minimized, invalidated, or discouraged. You may have learned to silence parts of yourself, navigate fear of judgment, or question your worth for being who you are.
These experiences are not a reflection of who you are—they are natural responses to navigating a world that isn’t always safe or accepting. What matters is how you honour your identity and process your experiences now. Together, we can explore your journey, build self-understanding and resilience, and support you in living more authentically—so you can feel more seen, grounded, and lighter in yourself. You are who you are for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Hayllie Durette
Registered Psychotherapist, DATI, Registered Psychotherapist
Affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and life experiences without judgment or the need to explain yourself.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M7
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
The LGBTQ community faces many challenges. Do you experience emotional distress, discrimination, stigmatization, victimization, and barriers to access health care? Acceptance and a sense of belonginess are some issues and fears that you may face. Let us work together to address how this impacts your daily life and explore your needs including resources to access healthy support systems.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+
Maddie Serhal - Limitless Living Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MC, BSc
I welcome working with anybody who identifies as being part of the LGBTQIA+ and queer communities. We can explore how these aspects of your identity impact you in all ways, process any grief and liberation your story may hold, and welcome celebrating these parts of you in whichever ways you choose to express them.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Are you looking for a safe, accepting space to explore issues connecting to LGBTQ+? Let's work together to help you navigate feelings surrounding who you are, how others may treat you, and who you want to safely be within your LGBT identity.
9 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We provide affirming, inclusive therapy for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Therapy supports identity exploration, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing in a safe and validating space.
3 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Burlington is one of the most affluent cities in the Greater Toronto Area — situated between Hamilton and Oakville along the western shore of Lake Ontario — with an affluent, family-oriented population and a therapy culture shaped by the stresses of high-income suburban family life, corporate careers, and the pressure to maintain prosperity across generations. Joseph Brant Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving the Alton Village, Tansley, and Millcroft neighbourhoods. Burlington's relative homogeneity is changing as immigration diversifies the population, with growing South Asian and East Asian communities beginning to shape a broader range of therapy demand. The city's proximity to Hamilton's therapy ecosystem and the broader GTA network means specialist care is generally accessible for those willing to travel or use telehealth.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $178 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (66%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (55%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$178
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
76%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 55% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 55% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 66% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Asian |