LGBT Issues therapists in Niagara Falls, Ontario ON, Canada CA
LGBT Issues
Emmy Montemurro-Baxter
Registered Psychotherapist, MScEd, RP, RMFT
I see sexuality and gender as occurring on a spectrum. I offer a safe therapeutic space and I am sensitive to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. These challenges are made more difficult when living in a heteronormative society. I am committed to supporting individuals, couples and families whatever challenges they may be endeavouring to resolve. I embrace diversity and I will be a supportive in the exploration of sexuality and gender, and polyamorous relationships.
28 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Bree Bonanno
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Navigating life as an LGBTQ+ individual in a heteronormative society comes with unique challenges. Social isolation can be particularly challenging, as some individuals experience rejection from their families or communities, leading to a sense of disconnection. The lack of visibility and representation in media and public life further compounds these feelings of invisibility and marginalization.
Not only are healthcare disparities prevalent, but many LGBTQ+ individuals face limited access to LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare services, resulting in disparities in healthcare outcomes. All these aspects can impact mental and emotional well-being significantly.
In our therapy sessions, I provide a safe and affirming space to address these concerns. We'll work on strategies to combat social isolation, strengthen self-acceptance, and address the lack of visibility. Furthermore, we can explore healthcare disparities, ensuring you have the support and resources necessary for your overall well-being. My aim is to empower you to thrive, offering guidance and support as you navigate the path to self-acceptance, emotional health, and fulfillment in a society that may not always fully understand your unique experiences. As an individual who has and continues to struggle with lived experience as an LG[B]T member, I encourage you to reach out to someone who gets it.
3 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(qualifying), MACP
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel a responsibility and a passion for sitting with folx who are suffering and support their movement forward.
4 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Gibson & Associates: Psychotherapy, Counselling + Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
While all of our therapies are allies to the LGBQT2s+ community and can provide a safe space for therapy. We can provide therapy focused on issues surrounding sexuality, relationships and experiences of marginalization. Please contact us if you'd like to schedule your first appointment.
13 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Forouz Salari
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
It's not easy being a queer or trans (2SLGBTQIA+) person who lives and works in systems, institutions and communities that were historically created by and for cis-gender, heterosexual people. You may be feeling ignored, silenced, excluded, outcast or unsafe. You may be struggling to have equitable access to the same rights, freedoms, resources and opportunities as your cis-gender heterosexual peers.
Through these experiences, many queer and trans folks often feel unsafe, misunderstood, unwanted, outraged, confused, and isolated!
Over time, it's easy to internalize others' prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory actions, which can negatively affect your self-perceptions, confidence, self-worth, health and wellbeing, connections to others, and the opportunities that you allow yourself to pursue.
Let's work together to:
Disentangle yourself from unrealistic, oppressive and exclusionary societal expectations, norms and standards.
Clarify your unique identities, strengths, needs, boundaries and goals.
Practice self-acceptance, self-compassion and self-advocacy.
Create nourishing and fulfilling connections with supportive and inclusive communities.
9 Years Experience