About lgbt
On this page you'll find therapists who focus on LGBT concerns, each listing their focus areas, therapeutic approaches, credentials, and languages. Browse the listings below to compare profiles and learn more about the professionals who describe this specialty.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether lgbt is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has lgbt among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for lgbt
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
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Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
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Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
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Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
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Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingGayden Mcfarlin Fite, LPC-MHSP
Ref 273754
Calm, experienced guide for anxiety and trauma
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: LGBT, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
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Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
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Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: LGBT, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingD. Jesse Bruesch, LPC
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Trauma-informed counselor focused on real change
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingRobert Skuy, LCSW
Ref 53066
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
Ref 15781
Steady, practical counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingColette Mattos, BACP
Ref 138095
Relationship and self-esteem focused counsellor
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDenise Clarkson-James, BACP
Ref 189969
Calm, practical support for life stresses
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English, Spanish
View listingPatrick Gribel, LMHC
Ref 348422
Therapist focused on depth and steady change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingSusan Sigl, LPC
Ref 82483
Experienced counselor focusing on practical support
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingLisa Spears, LPC
Ref 101050
Hopeful, practical counseling for life
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKim Smith, BACP
Ref 203026
Warm integrative BACP counsellor
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingChris Rottcher, NCPS
Ref 167547
Compassionate integrative counsellor for life challenges
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English, Afrikaans
View listingJamie Finkelstein, LPC
Ref 16744
Compassionate counselor for practical change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCarlisle Bergquist, LCMFT
Ref 194649
Gentle, experienced therapist focused on relationships
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDanielle Turner, LCPC
Ref 43399
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingChaz Canter, LPCC
Ref 194625
Straightforward, practical support for change
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRani Sagar, BACP
Ref 180509
Gentle humanistic counselling for life changes
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJamie Hess, LPC
Ref 175358
Trusted counselor helping build resilience
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Morgan, BACP
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Compassionate listener who helps people move forward
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNina Pavitt , BACP
Ref 123931
Supportive person-centred counsellor
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNeha Kapoor, PACFA
Ref 212378
Compassionate counselling for stress and relationships
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingStephony Mark, LPC
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Client-centered care with practical tools
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingLaurel Deegan, BACP
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Compassionate, person-centred counselling for identity and stress
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKrystyna Dabrowa, BACP
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Client-centred support for anxiety and trauma
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Polish
View listingPeter Bramhill, BACP
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Practical, compassionate counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingElaine Bell, BACP
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Calm, relational counselling for life changes
Works with: LGBT, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingRosalind Oliver, BACP
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Gentle practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, German
View listingMore about lgbt
Understanding LGBT and how it can affect your life
The term LGBT refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities, and in common usage it often stands in for a broader spectrum of sexual and gender diversity. People who identify within this community can have a wide range of experiences shaped by family dynamics, cultural background, faith traditions, workplace climate, and the legal landscape where they live. For some, identity is a source of resilience, community, and belonging. For others, it can bring stress, discrimination, or uncertainty as you navigate coming out, relationships, or changes in your gender expression.
Your emotional and practical needs may change over time. You might be exploring your identity, adjusting after a coming-out conversation, dealing with rejection from friends or family, managing relationship concerns, or facing stress related to transition steps. These are normal human responses to complex life events. Therapy that focuses on LGBT experiences aims to address the ways sexual orientation and gender identity intersect with mental health, relationships, and day-to-day functioning without pathologizing who you are.
Signs you might benefit from LGBT-focused therapy
You may find it helpful to reach out to a therapist when identity-related concerns start to affect how you feel or function. If you are experiencing persistent anxiety about disclosing your identity, ongoing sadness related to rejection, or distress connected to gender dysphoria, a therapist can provide a space to explore those feelings. You might also want support in improving relationship communication, coping with minority stress, or managing intrusive thoughts that interfere with work or school.
Therapy can also be useful if you are navigating concrete decisions and would like guided problem solving. This can include planning a coming-out conversation, discussing options for gender-affirming care, or working through family dynamics after a disclosure. Some people seek therapy to process traumatic events, including experiences of harassment or assault, while others want help developing self-acceptance and resilience. If identity-related stress is making it harder for you to sleep, concentrate, or maintain daily routines, seeking professional support is a reasonable step.
What to expect in LGBT-focused therapy sessions
First sessions and intake
Early sessions typically focus on building rapport and clarifying goals. You and the therapist will talk about what brings you in, relevant history, and what you hope to change or understand better. Therapists who list LGBT as a specialty often note the populations they work with and the issues they address, such as coming out, gender transition, relationship concerns, or minority stress.
Ongoing work
Subsequent sessions usually combine exploration and practical skills. You may spend time reflecting on your experiences with identity, relationships, and society while also developing coping strategies for stress, emotion regulation, or communication. The pace and focus depend on your priorities. Some people prefer a solution-focused approach to address an immediate problem, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore patterns and build long-term resilience. Therapy is collaborative, with the therapist offering hypotheses, tools, and reflections while you decide what feels useful.
Common therapeutic approaches used for LGBT concerns
Therapists draw from many approaches to support LGBT clients, and profiles often list the methods they use. Cognitive-behavioral approaches are commonly referenced for anxiety and mood management, with therapists who list CBT among their approaches helping you identify thinking patterns and practice new behaviors. Narrative-informed work can help you reframe stories about identity and family roles, while psychodynamic perspectives may explore early relationships and how they influence current patterns.
Some therapists mention emotion-focused techniques to deepen awareness and processing of affect, and others list trauma-informed practices for people working through past harms. You will also find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches; that indicates they use that method with some clients, though a listing does not guarantee a specific credential. Many people benefit from an integrative approach that draws on multiple traditions tailored to their needs. The therapist’s profile should make clear how they describe their typical focus and what kinds of tools they bring into sessions.
How online therapy works for LGBT-focused care
Online therapy has become a common way to connect with clinicians who focus on LGBT issues, and it can expand your options when local resources are limited. In online sessions you meet through video, phone, or messaging, which allows you to work from a location that feels comfortable to you. You can access therapists who list specific language skills or cultural backgrounds that match your needs without geographic constraints, making it easier to find someone whose focus areas align with your priorities.
When using online therapy, consider the environment where you’ll participate. Choose a room where you can speak openly and feel safe from interruptions. Some people prefer sitting in a quiet corner at home, while others use a parked car or a friend’s living room for more privacy. Discuss technical details in early sessions, like what platform you will use, how to handle dropped calls, and how the therapist manages notes and records. Many therapists will explain their procedures and expectations so you know how sessions will proceed.
Tips for choosing the right LGBT therapist
Finding the right fit is about more than credentials. Look for therapists who list the focus areas and approaches that match what you want to address. Pay attention to how a therapist describes their work with LGBT clients - whether they emphasize gender-affirming care, family reconciliation, relationship therapy, trauma work, or another area - and consider whether that language resonates with you. Profiles that note languages spoken can be important if you prefer to work in a language other than English, and information about professional background can help you assess clinical experience without assuming specific licenses guarantee a particular outcome.
When you review profiles, think about practical matters you care about. Consider the therapist’s stated approach and whether you prefer structured, skills-based work or a more exploratory process. Note whether they describe experience with life stages or issues similar to yours, such as adolescent identity exploration, parenting as an LGBT person, or gender transition steps. If you choose to contact a therapist, an initial conversation can give you a sense of their style and whether you feel understood. Trust your instincts about interpersonal fit - a therapist’s communication style and cultural sensitivity often shape how comfortable you feel sharing personal material.
Finally, be mindful of red flags. Therapists who suggest that you should change or suppress your sexual orientation or gender identity are not providing affirming care. If you encounter language that seems judgmental or pathologizing, you have the option to pursue someone whose descriptions emphasize respect for your self-identified identity and goals. Taking time to read profiles and reflect on what matters most to you will help you find a clinician who aligns with your needs and priorities.
Moving forward with care
Exploring therapy is a personal decision and it is normal to take several steps before you find the right match. Use profile details about focus areas, listed approaches, credentials, languages, and experience to narrow your search, and allow an initial conversation to clarify the practical and interpersonal fit. Whether you are seeking support for coming out, managing minority stress, navigating relationships, or exploring gender identity, therapeutic work can offer tools, perspective, and empathetic listening as you navigate the next chapter of your life.