LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Des Moines, Washington WA
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Matthew Wolfe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MHP
Queer and 2SLGBTQIA identities are constantly under attack in society but I know that our experiences extend far beyond those labels. WHile sexuality and gender may not be central to our work, the cultural and systemic intersections of those identities with our work will be honored and attended to.
13 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Humanistic Therapy NW
Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
Each individual enters therapy with a constellation of unique life experiences that shapes that individual. Experiences, biology, modes of thinking, and environment create who we currently are. I hope to aid you in exploring your past, current, and future selves in order to help alleviate unwanted present-day thoughts, emotions, feelings, and experiences.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Finley Anderson
Therapist, LMFT
Being LGBTQ+ in a world that hasn’t always affirmed you leaves a mark — even when things look fine on the outside. Whether you’re navigating coming out, processing family wounds, working through relationship challenges, or simply trying to feel at home in yourself, here you don’t have to explain or justify who you are.
3 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Sarah Wolfer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
You shouldn't have to spend your therapy sessions managing your therapist's learning curve about your identity. I built Courageous You specifically for LGBTQIA+ adults who want care that already understands their lives: the complexity of coming out (at any age, any number of times), identity-based trauma, minority stress, navigating family and community, gender exploration, and everything in between. I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for queer clients carrying depression, trauma, or the particular kind of exhaustion that comes from decades of not fully belonging. And I offer Somatic EMDR therapy and affirming individual or relationship therapy when KAP isn't the right fit. You deserve a therapist who gets it. Telehealth in WA, ID, and FL.
14 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space to explore identity, relationships, and life challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients navigate concerns such as self-acceptance, coming out, family or cultural dynamics, discrimination, and mental health stressors. My work focuses on fostering authenticity, resilience, and empowerment, supporting clients in building a strong sense of self and creating meaningful, fulfilling lives aligned with their values.
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
I provide a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals navigating issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and life experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Treatment focuses on addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity stress, and relationship challenges while fostering a space where individuals feel respected and affirmed.
6 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Ciera Coyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a queer/lesbian woman, it's been important to me from the start that my work focuses on LGBTQ+ clients. I have specialized training in queer and trans psychology. I have worked primarily with LBGTQ+ clients for the entirety of my career. Though it's not important for us all, for many of us a therapist who understands the specifics of queer community and culture is a huge bonus. I look for that in my own therapists, so I love providing that for clients as well!
5 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Ian Hagemann, MSW
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, SWAA 60977729
I am an out bisexual who was part of the team that expanded the name of the Seattle Pride celebration to include bisexuals back in the early 1990s. I have been a member of the Seattle sex-positive community since the mid 1980s and have both lived and professional experience supporting my queer community.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Teona Amble
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Are you have issues with gender identity or gender transition? Do you need support while undergoing gender therapy? Do you need a safe place to talk through questions and stress around your sexual orientation and sexuality? I am here to be a non-judgmental support for you to process your feelings and thoughts and to figure out how to speak your truth and become more comfortable with your identity or taking time to figure it out.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Brittany Shannon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
For many people, trauma is not always a single event. It often comes from repeated experiences of discrimination, invalidation, or feeling/being unsafe being fully yourself. These are real and cumulative stressors that impact how you see yourself and how you relate to others. In therapy, those experiences are not minimized or treated as secondary. They are central to the work. I use evidence-based treatments and adapt them to fit your specific lived experience, including approaches like Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), which allows us to integrate both positive and painful experiences into a more complete and grounded sense of self. The goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you move through the world with more clarity, stability, and self-trust.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Des Moines, Washington Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Des Moines, Washington average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 48% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 67% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Black / African American |