LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, TX
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LGBTQ+
Jason Branson, LPC, BCPC, CMHIMP, CGE, C-DBT, CMNCS
Counselor/Therapist, Psychotherapist
I have much experiencing working with LGBTQ individuals and the challenges they face.
27 Years Experience
Online in Portland, TX
LGBTQ+
RayAnne Climer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Navigating life as a queer individual can bring unique joys as well as challenges, including experiences of discrimination, identity exploration, relationship concerns, or internalized stress. I provide an affirming, supportive space where your identity is fully respected, and your experiences are believed and valued.
In therapy, we explore ways to strengthen self-acceptance, build resilience, and navigate relationships, coming out, or other life transitions in a way that feels authentic to you. My goal is to support you in reconnecting with your inner strength, honoring your identity, and creating a life that reflects who you truly are.
10 Years Experience
Online in Portland, TX (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
SoCo Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, LCDC
Have been working with the LGBT community since I earned my Masters degree in Social Work in 2004, starting at AIDS Project Florida, an non-profit using early Ryan White grant funding.
22 Years Experience
Online in Portland, TX
LGBTQ+
The Recovery Room Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
At The Recovery Room Therapy Services, PLLC; we provide affirming therapy to support LGBTQ+ individuals in navigating life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you're exploring identity, facing discrimination, or seeking guidance for relationships and mental well-being, we offer a safe, understanding, and judgment-free space. Our goal is to empower clients through self-acceptance, strength-building, and compassionate support tailored to their unique experiences.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portland, TX
LGBTQ+
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
LGBTQIA+ & Queer-Affirming Care
Living Authentically Beyond the Binary and the Burden
In a society that often demands conformity, the act of living authentically as a queer, trans, or non-binary individual is both a triumph and a labor. I provide a specialized, deeply affirming space where your identity is not a "topic to be managed," but a sacred part of your humanity. With my background in the QTAP Certification Training, I offer more than just "tolerance"—I offer a high-level clinical understanding of the unique stressors and joys inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Navigating the Minority Stress System
We don't just look at your internal world; we use Systems Theory to address how the external world impacts your mental health. We work through:
Minority Stress & Burnout: Addressing the chronic exhaustion that comes from navigating heteronormative and cisnormative systems.
Internalized Shame: Deconstructing the "inner critic" shaped by religious or social constructs of inequity.
The "Coming Out" Evolution: Supporting the ongoing process of disclosure with family, workplace, and spiritual communities.
For Individuals & Couples: Queer-Specific Relational Care
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory, I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples build secure, resilient bonds:
Chosen Family & Community: Exploring the vital role of non-traditional support systems in your healing.
Navigating Transition: Providing clinical support for individuals and their partners through the emotional and systemic shifts of gender transition.
Spiritual Deconstruction: With my Master of Divinity, I provide a rare sanctuary for queer individuals to process spiritual trauma and reclaim a sense of meaning without sacrificing their identity.
Affirming Your Narrative
Whether you are navigating rejection sensitivity from family, seeking letters for gender-affirming care, or simply want a therapist who understands the nuances of queer life without you having to explain them, I am here.
"The healing space generated between therapist and client is one of the greatest honors of my life." In this space, you are seen, you are safe, and you are celebrated.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portland, TX (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, TX Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portland, TX average 15 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |