Therapists specializing in LGBTQ+ identity
LGBTQ+ identity is a focus area where therapists develop tailored approaches over time. Klarify lists 55 clinicians whose public profile names lgbtq+ identity as a primary specialty. Each therapist writes and publishes their own profile.
Jennifer Carscadden, MSW, RSW, RSSW
she/her
London, Ontario, Canada
Custom Counselling individualized for you, because no two people are the same.
Lea Sutherland, RP, MA, BED, BCOMM
she/her
Kanata, Ontario, Canada
You don't have to keep carrying this alone. Real, felt safety is possible.
Lynn Northrop, PhD
San Diego, California, United States
Meaning and purpose are not things we strive for. They are here to discover right now.
Stephanie Edmonds, RN, BScN, CPMHN
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Therapy that goes beyond talking: practical tools, real change, rooted in nursing and trauma expertise.
Benjamin Childs, RP
he/him
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Pushing through has limits. When it stops working, that's where we start.
Cimberly Nesker, MSc, PGDip, CCC, BA, CRPO
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Direct, warm, and real: I'll challenge you, support you, and help you move forward.
justin clark, MCP, RCC
he/him
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
Compassionate, evidence-based counselling for relationships, identity, and real, lasting change.
Amanda Sweetbark, MS, LPC
they/them
Denver, Colorado, United States
Heal your relationship with yourself, your body, and food. You're ready for something different.
Kerry Macdoanld, MACP, BACYC
she/her
Welland, Ontario, Canada
Helping you understand the patterns keeping you stuck, so you can build a life that feels like yours.
Mishka Poznikoff, MACP, BEd, BFA
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A grounded, collaborative space to slow down, make sense of things, and reconnect with what matters.
Jeremy Biffert, RCC
he/him
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Warm, direct support for trauma, grief, addiction, and life's harder chapters, in Kamloops and online.
Nikki Barfield, LCSW, CST
she/her
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
You don't have to choose between healing yourself and strengthening your relationships. You can do both.
Michelle Joaquin, Psy.D.
she/her
New York City, New York, United States
Culturally responsive therapy for trauma, anxiety, stress, and individuals reclaiming their identity.
Amanda Moule, RTC, BSP
she/her
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
You don't have to have it all figured out. True healing, not just coping, at your pace with true compassion and empathy in a safe place.
Alex Shvets, MA Psychology
he/him
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A supportive, non-judgmental space to better understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Jennifer Taylor, MSM, MS, CRC, CVE, LCMHC
she/her
Burlington, North Carolina, United States
Health, burnout, or a big life change got you feeling like a stranger to yourself? Let's find your footing.
Ashley Fedor , LPC, PMH-C, MA
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Grounded support for life's transitions, from early adulthood to motherhood and beyond.
Deborah Palmer Thomas, LCSW
she/her
Murphysboro, Illinois, United States
Practical tools, real strengths, and a collaborative path toward a life that feels like yours.
Allison Pfaff, RP, MTA
she/her
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Creative, affirming psychotherapy for children, youth, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and trauma
Spencer Walker, MA, CCC
he/him
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Helping people navigate ADHD, ASD and neurodivergence in a neurotypical world/
Tricia Wilson, MA, CCC, LCT
she/her
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Not just trauma-informed: building real relationships to heal complex trauma, one person at a time.
Richard Tatomir, MA, CCC
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Trauma Therapy and Supervision for Therapists and Leaders. Founder of Resolve Trauma: A Diverse Collective of Trauma Specialists across Canada.
Punam Dhaliwal, BA, MA
she/her
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
You don't have to carry it alone. Let's work toward healing, clarity, and lasting change together.
kevin klin, RP (Qualifying)
he/him
Barry's Bay, Ontario, Canada
Practical, grounded therapy for adults and teens navigating anxiety, burnout, and change, in Barry's Bay, Pembroke, or online.
Rubina Pina, MEd, LPC, LCDC-i
they/them
Conroe, Texas, United States
Being human is hard enough. Finding a therapist doesn't have to be. I'm Ruby, and I bring humor, honesty, and genuine connection.
Daniela Ruiz, MC, LPC, NCC
she/her
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Helping you nourish your mind, body, and soul in a safe, judgment-free space.
Stephanie Lewis-Smale, LCSW
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Helping you quiet the noise, heal, and reclaim your peace through life's hardest transitions.
Maria D'Agostino, MACP, BA
Bradford, Ontario, Canada
Helping you break free from trauma and anxiety so you can feel safe, grounded, and at peace again.
Michael Peddle, RP, CCC
he/him
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
You don't have to keep holding everything alone. Let's explore what healing looks like, for all parts of you.
Michael Poydenko, MS
he/him
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Helping individuals and couples move toward a more meaningful, loving life through self-understanding and self-compassion.
Christy DiFelice, RP
she/her
Port Severn, Ontario, Canada
I believe you're wiser than you think. Let's help you remember that.
Ella Zhi, LPC, NCC, MA
she/her
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Reconnect with your inner wisdom in a space where your stories and feelings are truly seen and heard.
Kehinde Ekpudu, MSW, RCSW
she/her
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Life is messy, but you have the strength to overcome it. I'll help you build the tools to move forward.
Jerniece Saez, LPC, ACS, NCC
they/them
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Healing starts here.
Georgia Angelakos, LCPC
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Your story, your rhythm, met with curiosity, care, and tools that actually help.
Portia Zaffaroni, RP, CCC, MA
she/her
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
You don't have to face it alone. Let's explore what's keeping you stuck and build deeper, more connected relationships.
Jeanie Lo, LPCC
she/her
Irvine, California, United States
Helping couples and individuals break free from stuck relational patterns, with warmth, curiosity, and gently humorous care.
Kai DeMaeyer, MACP
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
When something no longer fits, I help you slow down, make sense of it, and figure out what you need now.
Karen Goble, MA, RCC
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Helping you find your voice, reconnect to yourself, and heal the parts that have been carrying pain alone.
Lauren Beattie, MA, BA, CYW
she/her
St Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Exhausted from waiting, overthinking, and holding it all together? You deserve to feel seen, supported, and less alone.
Paula Averruz-Genie, MFTI, MA
she/her
Miami, Florida, United States
You may appear successful, yet feel overwhelmed inside. Therapy can restore clarity, connection, and meaningful change.
ekta Sehgal, MA, MBBS
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
High-functioning on the outside, struggling within? You deserve a space to finally stop carrying it all alone.
Sarah Elton, MA, ART, EMDR
she/her
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Trauma-informed, relationship-focused therapy with warmth, humour, and real connection.
Jackie Flowers, MACP, CCC
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Helping you heal relational wounds, build stronger connections, and find your way back to yourself.
Deanna Smith, RTC
she/her
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Stop feeling so stressed, change old patterns, and build relationships that feel good to be in.
Caleb Dueck
Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
Helping youth, men, and families rewrite their life stories and become more grounded in love
Fiona Trend-Cunningham, CCC
she/her
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Neurodiverse psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, Autism, and the full picture of who you are.
Carolyn Ralph, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Feeling hijacked by your emotions? Let's find your way back to yourself.
Jennifer E Lopes, MS
she/her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Understanding your patterns, not just managing your symptoms, so you can build a life that actually fits.
Arianna Livingston, LCMHC, NCC, MA
she/her
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Helping you slow down, identify patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Amber Petrozziello , LMHC
she/her
New York, New York, United States
Helping young adults embrace their authentic selves through neurodivergent and eating disorder therapy.
Shila Vardell, AMFT, MBA
Sacramento, California, United States
Helping you heal, grow, and build a life that feels meaningful, one session at a time.
Jerrod Johnson, PsyD
he/him
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Therapy and neuropsychological testing grounded in inclusion, compassion, and evidence-based care.
Charlene Lee, MCAP, B.Ed, RCC
she/her
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
A safe space to find your spark.
Sara Frankenberger, MA, MEd, RCC, CCC
she/her
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Practical, strengths-based counselling for ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, and life's demands.