LGBTQ+ therapists in Mercer Island, WA
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Mercer Island, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I believe every human being has inherent value, yet so many of us carry deep shame from past experiences that tell us otherwise—messages like “I’m bad,” “I’m too much,” “I’m unlovable,” or “If I show myself, I’ll be rejected.” These beliefs can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and what we think is possible. In therapy, I work to help uncover and soften these old burdens so they no longer hold you back. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of the courage it takes to show up. Together, we’ll build a space where you can feel seen in your wholeness, reconnect with your own inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels freer and more grounded.
29 Years Experience
Online in Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Debiruth Stanford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, DWTF, 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 Mercer Island, WA
Online in Mercer Island, WA
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Elza Boycheva
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing painful situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, terrified, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about others judging you, or become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. At times, it can feel hard to function.
17 Years Experience
Online in Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics provides compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based online care in a secure and supportive environment. Clients contact us for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, psychological assessments, and medication management. Our diverse team is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and helping them achieve meaningful, lasting change.
0 Years Experience
Online in Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Eliot B. Altschul
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
31 Years Experience
Online in Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Mercer Island, WA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Mercer Island, WA Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Mercer Island, WA average 14 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (62%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
42%
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
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 62% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 55% | Stress |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 81% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |