Where to find LGBTQ friendly therapists:

Here are some recommendations to find LGBTQ friendly therapists:

A. Psychology Today

Psychology Today is a trusted and reputed online resource. Psychology Today is easily searchable, easy to use, and a good place to begin with. Psychology Today recommended your nearby therapists and counselors on the basis of your research.

After Entering your city, you can filter your therapist according to the issue, type of therapy, language, age and affordability.

B. Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) provides us a directory wherein you can search for LGBTQ allies according to your need. To be listed in GLMA, the providers have to affirm, “I believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities are within the spectrum of normal human experience and are not in themselves pathological, “unnatural,” or sinful. I, therefore, do not promote or support attempts to change a patient’s sexual orientation or gender identity.”

C. RAD Remedy

RAD Remedy is registered as a non-profit organization. The only goal of RAD Remedy is to connect LGBTQ folks to safe, respectful, and accurate health options. You can just simply enter “individual therapy” or “therapist” to find the therapist in your city or zip code.

D. National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) is a non-profit organization that is working for protecting the rights of consenting adults who are practicing alternative sexual expressions or forms of relationships.

NCSF has a directory that is easy to use and people can easily find a therapist with a diverse range of sexual lifestyles and sexualities.  

E. American Society of Sex Educations, Counselors, and Therapists

American Society of Sex Educations, Counselors, and Therapists (ASECT) has a directory of all certified, understanding, and sex-positive therapists. All the therapists mentioned in ASECT are open-minded and experienced. All you have to do is to filter your search per your country, state, specialty.

F. World Professional Association For Transgender Health (WPATH)

The World professional association for transgender health (WPATH) keeps a list of people who are certified by WPATH. It is all about trans and gender-nonconforming folks. The members of WPATH follow a specific set of guidelines for promoting health, education, research, dignity, education, and most importantly equality for transgender, transsexual, and gender-nonconforming people among all cultural settings. Planned Parenthood

G. The Trevor Project and the Trans Lifeline

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, without a second thought you can reach the hotline of The Trevor Project (it is specifically created for the LGBTQ community). You can also call them at 866-488-7386 24*7. Along with this, they also have a chat service. You can access this by texting “TREVOR” to 202-304-1200. Additionally, it also has online counseling services. To avail them, click here.

The Trans Lifeline is basically run by transgender operators in the USA and Canada. Please refer to the below contact numbers.

USA: 877-565-8860
Canada: 877-330-6366

H. Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is famous for fighting for sexual healthcare. It is one of the known communities for standing up for gender diversity. Planned Parenthood offers service referrals, resources, support groups for the LGBTQ community.

The best part about Planned Parenthood is that they always a list of referrals even when they do not have a therapist available for services.

I. Your City’s LGBTQ+ resource center

LGBQcenters.org provides a list of LGBTQ centers available in the US. They also help in locating the nearest support center.

J. Violet

Violet is one of the great options when you wish to find a mental health professional with experience and specialty in the LGBTQ community. Therapists associated with Violet are queer-competent providers along with experience and utmost support and respect for the clients with sexual and gender identities.

I. Pride Counseling

Pride Counseling is an online counseling system that is part of BetterHelp. Pride Counseling connects clients with an experienced and licensed therapist in your city or state. They also international services with US-based therapists. Pride Counseling follows HIPAA compliance and they also keep an eye’s on clients’ confidentiality. Read our review on Pride Counseling

J. National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network is a support system for Queer and Transgender therapists for covering the mental health of the LGBTQ community. They also provide a directory wherein you can find a therapist with the help of Google Map and featured therapists in a certain area.