LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Beloit, WI
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Beloit, Wisconsin. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, our counselors specialize in supporting the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a welcoming and affirming space for individuals to explore their unique challenges and experiences. Whether navigating issues related to identity, coming out, relationships, or discrimination, our practice offers compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs. We are committed to creating a safe environment where LGBTQI+ clients can discuss their feelings openly, process difficult emotions, and develop strategies for personal growth and resilience. With a focus on empowerment, self-acceptance, and mental well-being, we help individuals build confidence, embrace their true selves, and foster fulfilling, authentic lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in Beloit, WI (Online Only)
Dr. Carol H Paulson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RN, APRN, DMin
All diversities
44 Years Experience
Online in Beloit, WI (Online Only)
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
For many queer and trans people, the project of selfhood involves a double labor: becoming who you are while contending with a world that has opinions about whether that person should exist. The effects are not always dramatic. Sometimes they are quiet — a lifelong habit of self-editing, a flinch so practiced it no longer registers as a flinch. Therapy is a place where the full weight of that experience can be acknowledged, and where the self that survived it can begin to discover what it wants when it is no longer organizing itself around someone else's discomfort.
3 Years Experience
Online in Beloit, WI
Orka Health and Wellness, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
Inclusivity is at the heart of our practice. We believe that a truly safe therapeutic space is one where your identity is not just "accepted," but celebrated and understood through a culturally humble, affirming lens.
LGBTQ+ Affirming & Inclusive Care
Our Master’s level, clinically licensed therapists are committed to providing a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community across Minnesota. We understand that your identity, gender expression, and orientation are fundamental parts of your story, and we provide specialized support to help you thrive as your authentic self.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Therapy
We move beyond "tolerance" to provide active, informed support for the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community:
Identity Exploration: A safe, non-judgmental space to explore gender identity, sexual orientation, and self-expression.
Minority Stress & Trauma: Using EMDR and Brainspotting to process the specific impacts of systemic discrimination, rejection, or "coming out" trauma.
Family Dynamics: Utilizing Family Systems expertise to navigate high-conflict situations or work toward reconciliation and boundary-setting.
Gender-Affirming Support: Providing a supportive clinical environment for those navigating social or medical transitions.
Youth Support (Ages 10+): Helping young people navigate their identity with specialized interactive software that allows for creative and safe self-exploration.
The Path to Authentic Living
Your journey is collaborative and centered on your personal goals.
Full Assessment: We meet to understand your current needs and how your identity intersects with your mental health.
Shared Goals: Whether it’s building self-esteem, managing social anxiety, or navigating relationship issues, we set goals together.
Collaborative Plan: We discuss a treatment roadmap—utilizing tools like DBT, CBT, or IFS—that respects and honors your lived experience.
5 Years Experience
Online in Beloit, WI (Online Only)
Jerrod Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
In therapy, we make space for difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting them so they have less control over your life. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people, including those from LGBTQ+ communities, reconnect with their values and move toward a more meaningful, authentic life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Beloit, WI
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Beloit, WI Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Beloit, WI average 15 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |