LGBT Issues therapists in Carrizo Springs, Texas TX
LGBT Issues
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey! If you're navigating the unique challenges that come with being a part of the queer and LGBTQ+ community, we're here to offer a supportive space just for you. As a specialist, we understand the importance of embracing your identity and the hurdles that might come your way. Let's work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a judgment-free zone. Whether it's coming out, building self-acceptance, or facing societal pressures, we're here to help. Your journey matters, and we're dedicated to providing a safe space where you can be your authentic self. Let's team up to make your path one of self-discovery, empowerment, and pride. You're not alone, and we're honored to be part of your journey.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
15 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
As a member of the LGBT community, and as someone who holds degrees both in psychology and LGBT Health and Policy, I couple an academic understanding of the unique disparities that come with these identities with a profound personal knowledge of them in my own life. Not all patients have had positive experiences with the medical community, so it is my hope that my education and bisexual identity will serve my patients in a way that makes them feel both heard and seen. I also recognize that our identities can be static, or they can be fluid, and that the coming out process isn’t something we do just once: we do it over and over again. I do not personally identify as cisgender, and so I approach the issues facing the transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming communities with deep empathy and personal understanding. From fluidity to transitioning, hormone replacement therapy, to writing letters for surgery, I am committed to supporting my clients on their journeys. Not everyone experiences their own gender in the same way, so the discussion of gender as a construct and societal gender norms is at the forefront of our discussions in working through the big mess that is gender.
4 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Ruben Garza
Therapist, LPC, LCDC
Ultimately being happy with who you are and not settle for less. Be accepting and proud.
8 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Jean Castle
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor MA, LPC
The LGBTQIA+ community faces mental health issues and unique challenges, in addition to daily stressors, at higher risks than other sections of our society and this is done often without support from the people they most want support from. Having familiarity and experience with orientation/identity is a must for successful therapy outcomes and a level of comfort with a therapist who has experience with community issues eases the process. The rapidly changing situations in our society results in even greater oppression, discrimination, and wellbeing issues. Being authentic and having a sense of self sometimes is met with pressures that lead to mental health concerns. Providing a safe, judgement free space to explore all the concerns and life challenges is what I offer.
3 Years Experience
LGBT Issues
Renée Rising Sun Peyton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My practice is welcoming, accepting and affirming of the unique struggles of the LGBT community.
24 Years Experience