🌈 LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy in Denver, CO
Inclusive care for sexual identity, attraction, and emotional well-being
At Dow Counseling Services, I offer a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ clients to explore sexual identity, attraction, and the complex emotions that often accompany these journeys. Whether you're questioning, coming out, navigating relationships, or healing from past invalidation—therapy here is designed to meet you with respect, curiosity, and care.
I specialize in supporting clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in perfectionism, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships or sense of self. You don’t have to carry these questions alone.
Common Reasons LGBTQ Clients Seek Therapy
“Questioning attraction and relationships”
“Struggling with sexual identity
“Coming out support”
“Internalized homophobia or shame”
“Gender dysphoria help”
“Religious trauma and sexuality”
“LGBTQ relationship counseling”
“Anxiety about being seen or accepted”
These aren’t just search terms—they’re real concerns voiced by people longing to feel safe, understood, and empowered. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore what it means to live in alignment with your truth.
✨ You Deserve Therapy That Honors Your Full Self
Mental health is health. And your identity is not a problem to solve—it’s a truth to honor. Let’s work together to create space for healing, clarity, and connection.
Ready to connect? I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether we’re a good fit.
🧠 My Approach
I integrate trauma-informed care with relational and attachment-based modalities, including EMDR and somatic awareness.
Therapy here is:
Queer-affirming and inclusive I respect your pronouns, identity, and lived experience—without assumptions or labels.
Holistic and personalized We’ll explore how your sexuality intersects with culture, relationships, trauma, and self-worth.
Supportive across the spectrum Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, or nonbinary, you are welcome here.
💬 How I Support LGBTQ Clients
Curiosity-Driven Exploration I meet you with openness and care, creating space to explore identity and attraction at your pace—whether you're naming it for the first time or redefining it after years of silence.
Relational & Trauma-Informed Care Many LGBTQ clients carry relational wounds from rejection, invalidation, or systemic harm. I integrate EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and somatic awareness to support healing that honors your full humanity.
Affirming Language & Inclusive Practices I use affirming language, respect pronouns, and continually educate myself to ensure care reflects the evolving needs of LGBTQ communities.
Support Across the Spectrum Whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, or somewhere in between—I offer therapy that meets you where you are, without assumptions or labels.
🧠 Common Themes We Might Explore Together
Navigating shame, confusion, or internalized stigma
Understanding attraction and relationship patterns
Processing religious or cultural messages about sexuality
Building self-trust and confidence in identity
Exploring intimacy, boundaries, and emotional safety