LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Therapy

We know how hard it can be to find a therapist who truly understands and affirms queer, trans, and LGBTQIA2S+ identities and experiences. As a collective, we’re committed to providing safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally responsive care that supports each client in reaching their therapeutic goals—on their own terms.

What is affirming therapy anyway?

Queer and trans affirming therapy is a healing approach rooted in deep respect for the unique identities, experiences, and needs of LGBTQIA2S+ people. In our collective, we understand that therapy isn’t just about addressing individual struggles—it’s also about recognizing the broader systems that impact our lives.

Whether you're coming to therapy for identity-related support or for things like anxiety, relationships, trauma, or life transitions, we honor how your lived experiences—including discrimination, oppression, and resilience—shape your mental health.

Our collective is made up of therapists who are specially trained in queer and trans affirming care. We center intersectionality, cultural humility, and lived experience in our work. That means we don’t just “accept” who you are—we celebrate and affirm you, while actively working to create a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your existence.

We use approaches and tools that are rooted in LGBTQIA2S+ liberation, community wisdom, and trauma-informed practice. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your power, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more free, embodied, and authentic.

You deserve to be seen, respected, and supported—without compromise. That’s what we’re here for.

Therapeutic modalities

At Pride Counseling Solutions we tailor our therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs and life experiences of each of our clients. To achieve this we draw from a range of modalities and theories like the ones below to create personalized and effective treatment.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Anti oppressive therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)*
Decolonization theory
Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)*
Family therapy
Feminist theory
Grief therapy
Humanistic therapy
Internal family systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Motivational interviewing
Multicultural therapy
Narrative therapy
Person-centered therapy
Play therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Queer Affirming therapy
Relational-cultural therapy (RCT)
Solution-focused therapy
Strength-based therapy
Trauma-focused therapy
and more...

*We recognize the harm that certain therapy practices have caused to marginalized communities when used without acknowledgement of the impact or existence of oppression. In those cases where components of these modalities could be helpful, we incorporate anti-oppressive theories into our work to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care.

Some of our specialties

While therapy with us doesn’t have to focus on identity, we’re equipped to support you with a wide range of concerns. Here are just a few things we can help with.

Sexual or Gender Identity Exploration

Coming Out or Coming Out Later in Life

Navigating Romantic or Sexual Relationships

Guilt, Shame and Internalised Oppression

Impact of Discrimination and Oppressive Systems

Support with Transitioning or Gender Dysphoria

The Intersection of Neurodivergent and Queer Identities

Trauma

Family Conflict or Rejection

Cultural or Spiritual
Conflict

Other concerns we can help with

The therapists in our collective, while each having their own specialities, are equipped to help with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, stage of life issues, family of origin conflict, and more. Whether you're seeking support for queer issues or general mental health concerns, we're here to listen.