LGBTQ+ therapists in Kirkland, Washington WA
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Maia Leslie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, NATC
I specialize in helping young adults and millennials grappling with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, trauma, unfulfilling/unhealthy relationships, and life transitions. Whether you're wrestling with racing thoughts, the weight of self-doubt, grappling with the aftermath of trauma, or feeling lost in the midst of life's changes, I am here to support you. I am committed to creating a safe and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted so that you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Kendall Matthews
Marriage and Family Therapist, MACFT, LMFTA
Beginning therapy can feel like adding another task to an already overloaded life. Reaching out takes intention and vulnerability. You don’t have to untangle this on your own, and you don’t have to accept feeling disconnected as the cost of staying together.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Annie Kurz
Counselor/Therapist, M.A., M.B.A., LMHC
Ms. Kurz's practice offers several kinds of personal growth services. She has over 20 years of experience as an individual and couple's counselor, executive coach, and corporate trainer. For the workplace, she has Career Counseling, Executive Coaching, and tailored corporate trainings in interpersonal skills or leadership. For your personal well-being, she has weekly counseling focusing on problem solving tools as well as creating a plan for you to obtain your goals. Individual weekly counseling offers emotional support, psychological tools, parenting strategies, marriage tools, and business strategies! If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, substance or alcohol overuse, ADHD, or other life challenges she'll offer you a tool kit of solutions. Ms. Kurz is empathic and practical and will help you work on your significant relationships, workplace goals, your mental health, or any other life or work challenge. Ms. Kurz will meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go!
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kirkland, WA
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington
Debiruth Stanford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CDWF, CEQP
Welcoming the Smart and Unusual! I provide counseling and coaching services for adults as individuals and in various relationship groupings, including couples, extended and 'chosen' families, and alternative family structures such as polycules. Contact me for a free consult, and let's see if we're a fit.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kirkland, WA
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington
Ian Hagemann, MSW
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, SWAA 60977729
I am a trauma-informed Social Worker who provides counseling to individuals, couples, families, and polycules. I support my Clients to live on their own terms and have the best life that they can. My goal is to support the dignity, autonomy, and self-expression of everyone and work within a feminist, anti-racist, liberatory framework. I believe in freedom and vitality for all people everyone and have been working towards that world for decades. I believe in supporting my Clients to pursue their own goals in therapy and to live according to their own values.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Jed Jacobson
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
In a world that can feel isolating and overwhelming, you might be struggling with connection, stuck in old patterns, or feeling like something is missing. You don't have to figure it out alone. I specialize in working with men who are struggling with old unproductive habits, isolation, and the challenges of intimacy in relationships.
5 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Ariel Shearer
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-doubt or feeling unsure how to move toward the life you want. Past experiences—such as trauma, relational pain, or unmet needs—can linger, shaping how you see yourself and make sense of the world. You may also notice a tendency to judge your emotions harshly, turning frustration or blame inward and carrying a quiet sense of loneliness or disconnection.
Whether you’re navigating life transitions, exploring identity, or longing for deeper connection in your relationships, I believe therapy can illuminate paths forward. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, supporting the growth of self-trust and opening possibilities for healing, meaning, and more authentic connection.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kirkland, WA
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington
Finley Anderson
Therapist, LMFT
I offer a thoughtful, collaborative therapy space grounded in both compassion and clinical insight. Clients who work with me often seek deeper understanding, meaningful change, and adaptive ways of relating to themselves and others. Together, we explore patterns, build emotional awareness, and support lasting growth so you can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Bonfire Healing - Bonnie Deopp, MS, LMHC, CN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CN, EMDR certified, Clinical Supervisor
Bonnie started Bonfire Healing, an insurance based private practice, in 2021 and has unlimited excitement and passion for healing the impacts of trauma, particularly developmental trauma, through utilizing evidenced based bottom up modalities. Bonnie’s Current Completed Trainings: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 2 trained through the IFS institute Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified therapist through EMDRIA. Somatic Experiencing (SE) Beginning 1-3, Intermediate 1-3, and Advanced 1 completed through Somatic Experiencing International.
Bonnie graduated in 2011 from Bastyr University with a MS in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology. The first decade of her career was spent in inpatient and outpatient eating disorder, addiction, and mental health treatment centers and with transgender females within a male prison system which has emphasized the need for social justice oriented inclusive therapy and the need for not only trauma informed care, but trauma treatment within mental health, addiction, and eating disorder treatments.
Bonnie's clinical focus areas:
Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, BPD, Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Chronic Illness.
Loss of control when eating in adults and adolescents including Binge Eating, Bulimia, and Emotional Eating
LGBTQ+ including Gender Affirming Transitions
Nuerodiversity and the connection to developmental trauma
Addiction Recovery and Chronic Relapse
Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Issues
Fertility Issues & PCOS
Therapy for Therapists
15 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Amanda Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, chronic worry, depression, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. I have advanced credentialing in ADHD and specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, helping clients better understand how their unique brains work while building practical strategies for everyday life. I also diagnose ADHD in adults.
Whether you're managing the demands of college, balancing parenting responsibilities, or feeling overwhelmed by constant mental noise, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop tools that support your goals and values. For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian counseling and can thoughtfully integrate faith into our work together.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kirkland, WA Washington (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Kirkland, Washington Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Kirkland, Washington average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (65%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 54% | Stress |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 82% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |