LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, Oregon OR
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Maren Jorgensen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
I am a lesbian and polyamorous therapist. I work with folks struggling to figure out their orientation in sexual preference as well as relationship preference. I welcome any and all LGBTQIA+ related issues and offer an inclusive space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Rebecca A. Kinman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide affirming support for LGBTQ clients, drawing on my own queer experience to create an understanding and safe space. I can assist with letters of support for gender-affirming care and help explore identity, safety, internalized transphobia or homophobia, family relationships, and alternative relationship structures. My approach focuses on validation, empowerment, and practical strategies for navigating life as your authentic self.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97230
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
LGBTQ+ Issues
Angelica Amaya
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW,LICSW
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in a safe, affirming, and inclusive space. My approach honors each person’s unique identity and lived experience while addressing challenges such as coming out, relationship issues, family acceptance, and self-esteem. I am committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care that supports authenticity, resilience, and personal growth.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I consider myself an Ally, and I seek to support and always learn more.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97221
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Kelly Rees
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, Sexologist
Sexual rights are human rights, and your sexual rights and needs matter to me. My office is a judgment-free zone for lives lived outside the mainstream, and I am part of this group as well.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
LGBTQ+ Issues
Linda Schartman, MA LPC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
People who aren't in our community often don't understand the effect of microagressions on mental health. Additionally, there are economic and cultural factors at play for LGBTQIA2s+ folks. I validate all adult consensual sexual or relationship practices (polyamory and ethical non-monogamy included) and help you navigate the challenging waters of dealing with external and internalized homophobia and maintaining healthy relationships with self and others.
6 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Vincent Espinoza
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I pride myself on holding space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the issues I have focused on with clients in the past have included chemsex, gender dysphoria, gender identity, sexual identity, romantic orientation, family-of-origin homophobia and transphobia, and sexual health and wellness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Michael Pollet
Pre-Licensed Professional, SW
As a gay man, I bring lived experience to my work with people in the LGBTQIA+ community. We will examine the roots of shame, guilt, and other challenging emotions that may be tied to societal expectations, family dynamics, or past relationships. By uncovering these underlying patterns and the impact they have on your sense of self, we can work toward reducing the weight of these emotions.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97214
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
LGBTQ+ Issues
Lesley Lacny
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A, Psych.R, C.Psych, LPC
LGBTQ+ experiences can involve unique challenges related to identity, relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and navigating social or cultural pressures. Many people also carry the impact of stigma, rejection, or feeling misunderstood.
I provide a supportive and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their identity, relationships, and lived experiences. Together, we will look beneath surface-level concerns to understand the emotional patterns, internal conflicts, and external stressors that may be impacting your well-being.
The focus is on helping you feel more grounded, self-accepting, and connected to who you are, while building resilience and clarity as you navigate your life and relationships.
20 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Benné Gulick, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
I am a member of the LGTBQIA2S+ myself and primarily work with others in the queer community.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Portland has a strong therapy culture deeply intertwined with its progressive values, with high demand for therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ identity, non-traditional relationship structures, trauma, and social-justice-informed approaches to mental health. The city's visible homelessness crisis and political tensions have contributed to significant community-level anxiety, and therapists here frequently address activist burnout, moral injury, and eco-anxiety alongside more traditional presenting concerns. Oregon Health & Science University provides major institutional mental health resources, complemented by a dense network of independent practitioners across the inner eastside, Hawthorne, and Northwest Portland. Oregon's relatively permissive telehealth laws make it particularly easy to access care from across the state.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, Oregon Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, Oregon average 12 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Somatic Therapy (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 28% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 25% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 91% | LGBTQ+ |
| 72% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 50% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |