Finding lgbtq* friendly treatment

[sprout]

Do y’all have any tips on finding LGBT friendly therapists? Does it come down to literally just calling every single office and asking? I’m looking to start therapy soon and I’ve had off putting experiences with bigoted doctors before. Only like 1 out of every 20 therapists will put that they have experience with/are lgbt friendly when I know that’s probably not the case and there are more who don’t list it in their description.

 

[Justmehere]

If there is a LGBTQ advocacy center in your area, they might know of good therapists.

 

[Sweetleaf]

What @Justmehere said.

They're going to be the ones to know, for sure. Sometimes there are also LGBT friendly practices, who have multiple kinds of providers. My pdoc and my gp are both through a practice like that.

 

[hymnless]

If you’re looking on their website or something and it says they have experience with lgbt issues, they’re likely more experienced with those than it sounds. I guess I see it as if they’re willing to go out of their way to specifically say that, then it’s probably good. Also a lot of therapists who mention lgbt issues are part of the community as well. Just because someone doesn’t say they work with the lgbt population doesn’t necessarily mean that they won’t be great though. Good luck!!

 

[EveHarrington]

If you search on psychology today’s website, you can find LGBTQ friendly therapists. I’m not sure what part of Texas you’re in, so I understand that finding a good fit may be difficult for you. I hope you can find a good therapist!

 

[Swift]

Yeah, what everyone else said.
Reviews on google may help once you've narrowed it down.
Good luck, and don't put up with any crap.

You deserve the best possible care.

 

[sprout]

If you search on psychology today’s website, you can find LGBTQ friendly therapists. I’m not...

I was actually just about to reply to everyone that this was the best option i found thanks! They had lots of other useful filters too so I could find someone who worked in the type of therapy I wanted and who took my insurance etc.