LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 53223
North Star Consultation, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53223 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you and your partner not feel close any longer? Is there a sense of feeling "stuck" and not feeling motivated to move forward? I support all people and couples who want a more enriching and fulfilling life for themselves. Some have reached a place in their life journey where they have experiences that are so overwhelming, they need someone there to listen and help support them.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you and your partner not feel close any longer? Is there a sense of feeling "stuck" and not feeling motivated to move forward? I support all people and couples who want a more enriching and fulfilling life for themselves. Some have reached a place in their life journey where they have experiences that are so overwhelming, they need someone there to listen and help support them.
Leah Bruce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Leah Bruce is a licensed professional mental health and substance abuse counselor and a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. Leah’s role in treatment is as a fellow traveler for a portion of your life’s path to identify and overcome obstacles. Leah is passionate about infusing philosophical concepts of the yogic lifestyle to provide an innovative approach to therapy. She has specialized training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, aggression replacement, and chronic suicidal ideation.
Leah Bruce is a licensed professional mental health and substance abuse counselor and a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. Leah’s role in treatment is as a fellow traveler for a portion of your life’s path to identify and overcome obstacles. Leah is passionate about infusing philosophical concepts of the yogic lifestyle to provide an innovative approach to therapy. She has specialized training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, aggression replacement, and chronic suicidal ideation.
Kimberly Schwingle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53223
My therapeutic journey has had me work with a diverse range of individuals. While I have assisted clients of all ages, my primary experience is with teens through middle-aged adults. Additionally, I possesses a specialized skill set for working with individuals with disabilities, stemming from my lifelong involvement in volunteering and working within the disability community. My proficiency extends to a wide array of diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, adjustment disorders, and avoidance disorder.
My therapeutic journey has had me work with a diverse range of individuals. While I have assisted clients of all ages, my primary experience is with teens through middle-aged adults. Additionally, I possesses a specialized skill set for working with individuals with disabilities, stemming from my lifelong involvement in volunteering and working within the disability community. My proficiency extends to a wide array of diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, adjustment disorders, and avoidance disorder.
Radiah Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53223
If you find yourself weighed down by feelings of anxiety, negative self-talk, intrusive thoughts, anger, frustration or loneliness; let’s talk. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about being a partner that provides you with empathy, support, encouragement and guidance to help you gain insight along your journey. I believe therapy should be an empowerment tool that helps you learn, grow, and develop strategies to cope with complications in life. Together we will work side by side to identify strengths, patterns and develop skills to make meaningful changes in your life.
If you find yourself weighed down by feelings of anxiety, negative self-talk, intrusive thoughts, anger, frustration or loneliness; let’s talk. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about being a partner that provides you with empathy, support, encouragement and guidance to help you gain insight along your journey. I believe therapy should be an empowerment tool that helps you learn, grow, and develop strategies to cope with complications in life. Together we will work side by side to identify strengths, patterns and develop skills to make meaningful changes in your life.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.