If you need a counselor specializing in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Thrive Counseling Center can match you with one of our excellent LGBTQIA+ -affirming therapists. We offer therapy for all individuals, regardless of their particular identities or the unique challenges in their relationships.
We can provide individual, couples, and family counseling for those with LGBTQIA+ identities and their loved ones working to support them.
Navigating the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community can be overwhelming, but counseling services tailored to these experiences offer vital support. Here are three key benefits of seeking LGBTQIA+ focused counseling in Federal Way and Tacoma.
LGBTQIA+ specific counseling provides a judgment-free zone where you can openly express your identity without fear of discrimination or misunderstanding. Your counselor understands the nuances of gender and sexual orientation, so your experiences are validated and respected. This safe environment fosters self-acceptance and empowerment.
From coming out and navigating relationships to addressing societal stigma and discrimination, LGBTQIA+ counseling focuses on challenges unique to the community. Therapists equipped with this expertise can help you process complex emotions, build resilience, and develop strategies to thrive, even in the face of adversity.
Counseling can be a transformative tool for improving mental health, especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals who may experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and stress. LGBTQIA+ therapy can help you cultivate a sense of peace, confidence, and overall well-being, while providing tools to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion.
At Thrive Counseling, we offer in-person and online LGBTQ+ counseling sessions where you’ll speak with a board-certified therapist with expertise in supporting people of diverse sexualities and genders. Our goal is to work with you on whatever concerns you’d like to address, help you gain insight, and help you lead an emotionally healthier life.
LGBTQ+ counseling can help people explore their gender expression, identity, or sexual orientation; think about “coming out”; identify and manage anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria; and deal with bullying and discrimination.
During an LGBTQIA session, you can speak confidentially with a licensed therapist familiar with gender and sexuality diversity concerns. You are free and safe to discuss any concerns you may have, whether they’re specific to your gender identity or not. Your counselor can also assist you with various topics, such as relationships, parenting matters, sexual problems, self-esteem, and addiction.
At your first session, your counselor will ask you questions to better understand your difficulties and your goals for counseling. We will then recommend a therapy treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and needs.
If you identify as LGBTQ+ or are exploring your gender orientation or identity, your caring and highly experienced counselors can offer you the support you need. Our licensed therapists have particular expertise in gender and sexual diversity, and we look forward to supporting you.
Call us today to learn more or schedule your consultation!
Thrive Counseling Center is dedicated to providing gender-affirming care through our specialized counseling services for transgender clients. Our approach is profoundly affirming and supportive, recognizing the unique challenges and experiences of the transgender community. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that respects and validates each individual's identity.
Our team includes experienced counselors like Dani Konicek, LICSWA, and Kenneth Davis, who have specific expertise in transgender counseling. They don't just understand the complexities that transgender individuals may face, they have lived experience and are dedicated to offering compassionate support tailored to each client's unique journey. Their biographies reflect a deep commitment to gender-affirming care and highlight their specialized training and experience in this area.
Thrive Counseling Center offers both in-person and online counseling options, providing flexibility to meet your needs. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we want to make sure our services are accessible to those who prefer face-to-face interaction as well as those who find online sessions more convenient. Whether you are seeking support with gender identity, transitioning, or dealing with discrimination and acceptance issues, our team is here to assist you.
We aim to ensure clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their counseling journey. For those searching for "transgender counseling near me," Thrive Counseling Center is a trusted resource offering professional, caring support.
During an LGBTQ+ counseling session, you can speak confidentially with a therapist familiar with issues specific to people of diverse sexualities and genders. We want our clients to feel comfortable talking with us about their concerns, whether they’re specific to one’s sexual orientation or gender identity or not. There are no limits to what topics we can explore and discuss together.
Our LGBTQ+ counseling can help clients explore their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; thinking of coming out; identify and manage gender dysphoria, depression, or anxiety; and deal with bullying or discrimination. Your LGBTQ+ counselor can also help you with sexual problems, relationship issues, addiction, or parenting matters.
Do you identify as LGBTQ+, or are you exploring your identity/orientation? Are you seeking support? Our LGBTQ+ therapists with expertise in gender and sexual diversity are here to help you.
At Thrive Counseling Center, we support our LGBTQ+ clients as they work through unique problems, and we do this by getting to know them and their present issues. We value each client as an individual with unique issues and goals, and we are here to help you thrive and live your best life.
Once we get to know you, we can design a specific treatment to address your concerns and meet your therapy goals.
Please feel free to give us a call today to schedule your consultation with one of our LGBTQ+ counselors in Federal Way.
Thrive Counseling Center offers affirmative therapy to advocate for and validate those with minority identities around gender expression, gender identity, sexuality, and more. Of course, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples attend therapy for different reasons, just like everyone else, but their experiences are often shaped by their identities.
Our LGTBTQ+ therapy allows you and your partner to explore and discuss all aspects of your life and relationships. There are many benefits of seeing an experienced LGBTQ+ therapist as it enables people to explore different aspects of their lives, relationships, and needs––mental, sexual, emotional, and spiritual.
We create a safe and welcoming space where people can talk about whatever is on their minds, including receiving support for sexual identity challenges and gender dysphoria. As you create a therapeutic alliance with your counselor, it can become easier to discuss deeper issues that influence you or your relationship as a couple.
Thrive Counseling Center offers LGBTQ+ counseling for individuals and couples in Federal Way, Tacoma, and the surrounding areas. Our experienced therapists can help you on your journey to a more confident and empowered you!
Please give us a call today to schedule an appointment with one of our LGBTQ+ counselors in Federal Way.
Thrive Counseling Center offers couples counseling and LGBTQIA therapy in Federal Way, Kent, and Des Moines. We welcome LGBTQ+ couples to seek our couples therapist if you want to discuss different aspects of your relationship with a professional therapist.
Relationship CounselingThere is no one way to approach a relationship or relationship counseling, and our experienced and caring counselors are here to help you and your partner in your relationship dynamic. Our counselors offer support and guidance for various topics and challenges people in relationships and LGBTQ relationships face, including but not limited to:
Our counselors act as neutral mediators who create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment. Whatever your relationship needs may be, we are here to help you and your partner thrive.
Thrive Counseling Center has experienced and compassionate LGBTQ+ counselors who offer individual and couples counseling in Federal Way. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call to arrange a consultation or return session with one of our experienced counselors.
We look forward to welcoming you to Thrive Counseling Center!
When you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or any other minority group in society, you may struggle to understand exactly where you fit in. If the people in your life or your community fail to see you as just another person and constantly treat you like you’re different or “other” in any way, you might have a hard time going about your daily life or doing your job without feeling burdened and distracted.
To provide additional emotional support to LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Federal Way area, we offer counseling that truly focuses on the individual and how to understand and appreciate oneself more effectively. Our therapy can help people feel more certain of themselves and go through their daily routines with confidence and surety.
Because we all process the difficulties and traumas of life differently, there is no one right way to approach therapy. However, many people who identify as LGBTQIA+ find that they must cope with an extra set of emotional baggage compared to heteronormative views of the world.
Our counseling is for everyone who feels they need some extra support or structure in their lives, and we bring years of experience working specifically with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We proudly serve individuals in Federal Way, Tacoma, Auburn, Kent, and the surrounding areas.
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For LGBTQ+ youth, family support and acceptance can make all the difference in their mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. A supportive home environment allows them to express their identity without fear, build confidence, and navigate life's challenges with a strong foundation of love and understanding. Unfortunately, many LGBTQ+ youth ...
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In addition to individual counseling, we also offer couples, family, and intimacy counseling in Federal Way. We recognize that having one or more LGBTQIA individuals in any relationship dynamic can present unique challenges for some people, which is why we’re here to help and support those who may be dealing with unsupportive family members or an insecure romantic partner.
The great thing about couples and family counseling is that it brings multiple perspectives into the room and allows people to talk freely with a neutral mediator and listener there to guide the conversation. Often, people who are afraid to have difficult conversations at home or with their partner are more willing to open up in a safe, neutral space.
Our therapists know how to specifically work with personal, delicate issues or topics prevalent in these relationships. They know how to help each other work through their feelings more effectively.
Locations: In Office (West Seattle) and Virtual / Online
Ages: Teens, Adults, Couples, Children (7+)
Specializes in: LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples and children, Gender Identity, Perinatal Support
Languages: English
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Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Teens (16-18), Individual Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use
Language(s): English
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Location: In Office
Ages: Teens, Adults, Couples
Specializes in: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Addiction, Anger Issues, Anxiety, ASD, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, Sex Therapy
Language(s): English, Spanish
"I want my clients to know first and foremost that I am a regular ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Teens (14+) and Individual Adults
Specializes in: Anger Management, Anxiety, Career development/support counseling, Developing effective coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Managing Life Transitions, Men's Issues, ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Children, Teens, Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQ+
Language(s): English
"My driving passion is to help you overcome any barriers that are keeping you from living the life ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, ADHD, Trauma/PTSD
Language(s): English
"My ultimate objective is to provide a safe space for individuals to express themselves in a judgement-free zone. I ...
Location: Virtual / Online
Ages: Children (4+), Teens, Young Adults (18-30)
Specializes in: Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Challenges, LGBTQIA+, Gender Questioning, Trauma/PTSD
Language(s): English
"My work stems from a relational strengths-based approach. I believe ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults, LGBTQIAP+ & Non-Traditional Couples
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ASD, ADHD, LGBTQIAP+, Polyamory
Language(s): English
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Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, QTBIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Relationship and Identity Issues
Language(s): English
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Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults, Teens, Children (3 and up)
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, ASD, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Generational Trauma, Grief, L
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults & Children (10-12 years old)
Specializes in: ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Foster Care, Grief/Loss, Disabilities Support, LGBTQ+, Schizophrenia, Trauma, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Personality ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults, Teens, Children (11 and up)
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, ASD, Substance Use, Developmental Disorders, Male Issues, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationship Challenges, Personality Disorders, Adjustment ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, QTBIPOC
Language(s): English
"This time is your space to discuss, deconstruct, decompress, ...
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Grief, Sexual Health and Wellness, BPD
Language(s): English
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Location: Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults, Children, Teens and Parents
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, ASD, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Parent/Child Relationship Building, CBT
Language(s): English
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Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Teens, Adults
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Bipolar Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia, Peer/Social Issues, Family Issues
Language(s): English
Location: In Office and Virtual/Online
Ages: Individual Adults & Teens
Specializes in: Trauma, Neurodivergence, ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Adjustment Disorders, LGBTQ+, Gender Identity, BPD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia
Language(s): English
Are you interested in individual, family, or couples LGBTQIA+ counseling in Federal Way or Tacoma? Please call us at (206) 567-7267 or send us a text at (206) 659-1153 to schedule a consultation with one of our counselors!
