LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Valley East, ON
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Valley East, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique emotional and social challenges that affect both the mind and body, including stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection. Approaches like art therapy and sensorimotor therapy engage both body and mind, helping individuals safely explore identity, process emotions, build self-acceptance, and cultivate resilience, empowerment, and a stronger sense of authenticity.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley East, ON
Online in Valley East, ON
LGBTQ+
Melissa Letourneau
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Therapy can provide a collaborative space to explore your experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Valley East, ON
Online in Valley East, ON
LGBTQ+
Jose Luis Lopez Vargas
Registered Psychotherapist, RP.
I offer an affirming, inclusive therapeutic space where identity and lived experience are respected. Using a relational and experiential approach, we explore authenticity, belonging, relational patterns, and embodied self-acceptance to help you live more fully and congruently as yourself.
7 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
LGBTQ+
Barbara Freedman
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., OAMHP(Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals-2704-G)
I have offered LGBT clients my guidance and support through all stages of their transition process. In addition to being on the Quick Victim Response List for Ottawa Victim Services , my work with “The Well,” (a drop in day shelter for woman and children), along with my role as a Distant Counsellor on Presto Experts - (On-line Chat & Phone Counselling) afforded me the opportunity to work with many LGBTQ issues. The process of counselling this group has involved psychoeducation, along with reframing the discussion to a natural aspect of human diversity-along a continuum. I feel that my role in addition to normalizing clients' feelings, is to counsel them regarding the range of treatment options along with their implications. I have explored these members inner conflicts including those of internalized oppression. . One must understand their own internal process to be able to explain these to others. I have often heard the words echoed "How can I possibly explain this to other people when I cannot even explain it to myself." Self awareness involves discussing ones feeling brought on by guilt, and shame for wanting to be themselves and includes discussing fears of coming out . Resolution of these internal struggles allows them to further grow and develop their self identity. Self -understanding has an enormous impact on self actualization and identity reformation as well as managing intra-external conflicts. Having a stronger sense of self helps the individual better stand up to such conflicts posed by a non accepting family, work, or society.
A further task in helping the LGBT community is to be instrumental in assisting them in finding social support. Connecting with others, especially those in groups with similar emotions and issues is essential to belonging, and to decrease isolation.
I look forward to working with more LGBT clients to watch them grow and develop their unique self identity.
23 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
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 Valley East, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Valley East, ON Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Valley East, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (64%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (57%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 67% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Asian |