LGBTQ+ therapists in Center City, Pennsylvania PA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We are a collective of couples psychologists united by the shared conviction that relationships deserve more emotional care and community support than our culture provides. Building and sustaining a loving partnership isn’t meant to happen in isolation — it takes a village. In today’s world, we ask more of our partners than ever before. Our partners are our confidants, our co-parents, our lovers, our best friends, and the witnesses to both our strength and our vulnerability. This profound closeness is one of life’s greatest gifts, yet it can also create immense pressure. At PCT, we strive to be that village — a steady emotional anchor for couples navigating the highs and lows of connection.
Every kind of couple is welcome here: those deeply in love, those in conflict, those recovering from betrayal, and those unsure of how to move forward. Together, we help partners rediscover what first drew them together while uncovering new ways to grow intimacy and trust. Our work isn’t about perfection — it’s about helping two people feel seen, understood, and supported as they evolve together.
Sometimes, relationships reach a crossroads. The clinicians at PCT are skilled at holding space for both partners’ perspectives, guiding them through painful or uncertain transitions toward clarity and peace. That might mean learning to co-parent respectfully, parting ways with compassion, or exploring whether staying together is truly right. Even after a breakup, we help couples find a way to relate from steadier ground — because healing, too, is a form of love. We remain beside you for as long as you need, until the storm calms and a new balance emerges.
We also offer individual therapy for those seeking personal growth, clarity, or support. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing stress, or simply looking to better understand yourself, our psychologists provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your goals and challenges.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Center City, PA
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania
Serving LGBTQ+
Brian Swope
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
PHL Therapy Collective is a client-focused, affirming private practice in Center City Philadelphia that specializes in seeing the bigger picture and the many systemic elements to anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, life changes, and sexuality. With a holistic understanding of mental health, our focus is on supporting you with the changes that are possible in a therapeutic relationship separate from whatever medication needs you may have.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Center City, PA
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania
Serving LGBTQ+
Rising Phoenix Therapy - Dempsey Young, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Dempsey is a licensed psychologist that provides individual and couples therapy services as well as psychological testing for adults to help people thrive and begin living a fulfilling life as the best versions of themselves. I am not really a sit back and just listen therapist... as I ask you to bring your authentic self to sessions, I do the same and often a lot more interpersonal and direct if needed but of course invested in our relationship as a safe and empathic one. Sometimes being stuck in the trees blocks us from moving forward and to where we want to be. Through therapy, we can work our way through the woods together to the open field waiting for you. You DESERVE to be your best and full self and I believe I can help bring that to your life. Reach out and we can chat about your concerns and get started!
12 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
I specialize in working with clients from the ages of 14 to adulthood, who are inquisitive, self-aware, and deeply motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, move into a place of self-respect/love, and develop adaptive ways of coping, communicating, and problem-solving. I have worked for many years with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with trauma and change and searching for authenticity, often in a world that values the superficial. Therapy is a process of seeking meaning, managing change, letting go of what no longer makes sense for who we are and what we want, healing, and growing.
I am most suited to help clients dealing with loss, prior childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity (in all its manifestations), divorce, self-esteem, grief, and emotional regulation. The goals are different for everyone, yet I believe that we all want to feel more balanced, more joyful, and more healthfully connected with others.
As a psychologist with 25 years of post-doctoral experience, I’ve been exposed to various modalities, settings, and clients dealing with differing issues, life changes, and developmental expectations. I’ve also found that my professional practice has evolved as I’ve matured, raised children, and survived losses and challenges. We are in this together.
29 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I’m a licensed therapist who believes healing happens through connection, compassion, and honoring each person’s unique story. I specialize in reproductive mental health, including experiences of abortion, pregnancy loss, infertility, parenthood, and choosing to be childfree. My approach is feminist, relational, and deeply affirming of queer, neurodivergent, and diverse family experiences. Together, we create a safe space where you can explore your feelings, reclaim your voice, and build resilience at your own pace. I’m here to support you with empathy, respect, and a commitment to your whole well-being.
6 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Erika Barrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DMT
Hi! I’m Erika (they/them). I’m guided by curiosity, play, and the belief that there's always a reason why we act the way we do. Even if it doesn't make sense to us at first, I find that when I help clients explore their internal world with curiosity, we discover how resourceful and creative they had to be to get to this point. I also believe strongly that inside of us we embody a microcosm of larger systems around us. Once we bring awareness to these internal dynamics, we then have the opportunity to release and relearn ways to show up in the world that center our innate gifts and our connection to all living things.
Social Location:
I am a white, queer, genderqueer, neurodivergent, a non-gestational parent, and am not living with a physical disability right now. I hold awareness of the ways that my class privilege, college education, and white body privilege have shaped my experience of various mental health struggles and ADHD.
I feel most excited about life when I’m doing something creative and intentional with people (line dancing, singing, making collages) and most aligned with my purpose when I’m helping adults to play/move/create as part of their healing/recovery.
13 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with folks navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to invest in your well-being, I'm here to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Iris Bowen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MBA
My orientation to therapy is grounded in liberatory, strengths-based, and relational frameworks. My goal is to partner with you against that which is preventing you from creating a meaningful, value-aligned life: A life full of vitality, where you maintain a balanced connection to both your inner world and your community. I consider the material conditions (social, political, economic) around you when offering coping strategies, and aim to support your healing while holding space for any active harms or atrocities you may be experiencing (direct and indirect).
7 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Kaitlin Joyce Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, NATC, TCTSY-F
I specialize in working with high-achieving adults (18+) who are outwardly thriving, but carry the invisible wounds of narcisstic abuse, complex trauma, emotional neglect, or early attachment ruptures. You may be someone who’s loving, thoughtful, and aware—but feels stuck in patterns of self-criticism, doubt, unstable emotions, or people-pleasing.
You are not broken! Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your distress to help you reclaim your inner peace, regulate your nervous system, and create healthy relationships. I offer a safe, collaborative space for you to learn how to manage your feelings, find your voice and heal from the past.
16 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Christine Mazurkiewicz
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
At Horses and Healing, LLC. it is my priority to help you feel welcomed, relaxed, and at peace during your therapy experience. Find comfort during these stressful times through non-judgmental support on your journey to feeling more like yourself again.
15 Years Experience
Online in Center City, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Center City, Pennsylvania Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Center City, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (76%), Depression (63%), and Trauma and PTSD (57%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 76% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 63% | Depression |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 55% | Stress |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 84% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 44% | Black / African American |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |