Directory of Utah LGBTQ-Affirmative
Independent Practioners
All providers on this list describe themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning-affirmative. Our organization does not specifically endorse providers on the list. Providers vary in their treatment approaches and in their level of experience working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning clients.
It is advisable that individuals seeking therapy ask questions of prospective therapists prior to scheduling an appointment.
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Baker, Jessica, LCSW
801-580-0064
Populations served: Individual, couple, and family. Adult and adolescent.
Clinical focus: PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, general mental health.
(Sliding fee scale available)
Beckstead, Lee, PhD, Psychologist
Aspen Grove Counseling
1400 South Foothill Drive, Suite 24
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
801-581-0422
www.aspengrovecounseling.com
I specialize in relationship dynamics, such as assertiveness, intimacy, self-esteem, and sexuality. I provide individual and couples therapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and transgender issues. Overall, resolving sexual, religious, and social conflicts has been my research and counseling focus. (sliding fee scale available)
Bell, Jeff, LCSW
1399 South 700 East, Suite 2
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
801-364-5700, Ext. 2
I provide individual, couples and family therapy with adults, adolescents and children. My practice focus includes gay/lesbian/bi-sexual adjustment issues, trauma/abuse/neglect, HIV issues, depression/anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, addictions recovery, men’s issues, eating disorders, body image issues, life transitions, blended families and relationship issues.
Connor, Sue, Ph.D.
Psychotherapy for Health and Wellbeing
1399 South 700 East #10
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801)583-7848
www.mindfulSLC.com
Troubled by the past or worried about the future? Ready to take the next step in personal growth? Improve your response to stress with effective self care and
coping skills. Learn to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings and "improve your everyday moments" with mindful awareness skills. Mindfulness skills can enhance your recovery from addictions or disordered eating. Check out www.mindfulSLC.com for information on book clubs/groups.
Dansie, Kirk R., Psy.D., M.S.C.P.
Licensed Psychologist, Master's in Clinical Psychopharmacology
UDC Approved Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Innovative Clinical Services, P.C.
5691 South Redwood Road, Suite 15 Taylorsville, Utah 84123
801-750-4374
drkirkdansie@gmail.com
I provide private-practice psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services to adults, couples, adolescents, and children. I specialize in psychoanalytic-oriented psychotherapy, forensic consultations/evaluations, non-prescribing pharmacotherapeutic consultations, medical psychology, substance abuse, and sexual behavior concerns. I also provide consultation and supervision to other professionals. (Limited sliding fee scale appointments are available.)
Freed, Anne, LCSW
508 East South Temple
Suite 206
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
801-865-1390
I provide psychotherapy for adult mental health issues. I sit with individuals, couples, and families. Specific areas of expertise are eating disorders, addiction, life transition, sexual orientation, depression, woman's issues, anxiety, trauma, and plural relationships.
Friedman, Robin, LCSW
2035 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
801-599-1411
I provide individual and couple's counseling for life transitions, relationships, addictions recovery, creativity, issues of sexuality, depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, empowerment, and creating a path toward greater joy and aliveness.
Hawxhurst, Donna, PhD, Psychologist
Women’s Resource Center
801-585-1213
Multicultural Feminist Counseling/Consultation
Specializing in supporting LBQ women's transitions and transformations, individually and in relationship.
Helmbrecht, Larry, Ph.D., Psychologist
Weber State University
1114 University Circle
Ogden, Utah 84408
801-626-6406
Private Practice: 801 540 0706
I provide LGBTQ-affirmative individual and relationship therapy. Focus areas: anger management, addiction/recovery, HIV/AIDS, and survivors of current and/or historical abuse.
Lambert, Kate, LCSW
1399 South 700 East Ste. 2
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
801-474-2349
I provide counseling to adults, adolescents, couples and families.
Le, Phuong, LCSW RPT
4568 Highland Drive Suite 145
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
801-4507658
centeredcounseling@yahoo.com
As a registered play therapist, I have found that play therapy can be a powerful healing experience for children and adolescents. My clinical experience include treating various issues such as anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood and personality disorders, identities issues related to one’s ethnic and racial background, gender roles and sexual orientation.
Limberakis, George J., M.Ed.
Licensed Professional Counselor
1399 S 700 East, Suite 12E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
801-487-4298 george@yourcounselor.net
www.yourcounselor.net
Counseling services provided for individuals and couples. Areas of focus: sexual orientation issues, substance abuse, compulsive/addictive behaviors, relationships, anxiety and depression. Ryan White provider. (sliding fee scale services available)
Lyons, Susan, LCSW
124 South 400 East, Suite 301
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801-364-3723
Affirmative psychotherapy with individuals and couples. HIV issues. Provider on most insurance plans. Ryan White provider.
Midyett, Kristin, CSW
Holly Willard Counseling
5689 South Redwood
Building 27, Suite B
Taylorsville, UT 84123
(801) 403-6470
LGBTQ-affirmative counseling with individuals, couples, families, and plural relationships. (Sliding fee scale services)
Rosen, Deanna, LCSW
970 E. Murray-Holladay Blvd, Suite 2E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117
801-288-1062
Individual & couples gay friendly therapy. Specialties include unresolved family or origin issues, chemical dependency, bereavement, & adoption issues. Foreign languages: Hebrew, French, & German.
(Available for sliding fee and pro bono)
Scott, Lynn K., LCSW
275 E. South Temple, Suite 101
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801-531-7389 X4
Blending Eastern philosophy and Western psychotherapy
Learn to bring insight and compassion to the challenges in life, such as anxiety, depression, pain, life transitions, illness, and loss. Cultivate clear awareness, warmth, and gentle humor. Soften your life.
Stella, Matt, LCSW
Red Rock Counseling & Education
150 South 600 East, Suite 7-C
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
801-524-0560 Ext. 1
Working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Focus for adults or teens may include relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, addictions, spiritual growing pains and search for meaning.
Struve, Jim, LCSW
1399 South 700 East, #2
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
801-364-5700, Ext. 1
www.mindfulpresence.com
Mindful presence in relationship-based psychotherapy. Individual, Couples, & Group Therapy. NET Practitioner. Specializing in life transitions, fostering resilience, strengthening relationships, healing from childhood trauma & neglect (including male survivors of sexual abuse), addictions recovery, sexual identity, & empowerment for LGBTQ individuals/couples.
(Sliding fee scale services)
Thornhill, Denise, PhD, Psychologist
2880 West 4700 South, Suite A
West Valley City, Utah 84118
801-964-2465
Provide a general adult practice with emphasis on LGBT concerns; women's issues; and chronic pain management.
Wolf, Janet, LCSW
370 East South Temple #550
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
801-256-4923
janet.wolf@slcgov.com
