LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity

LGBTQ+ Therapist in Seattle & Across Washington

Therapy where you get to show up exactly as you are. Fully seen, fully understood, and never judged

Support for queer, trans, nonbinary, gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, intersex, questioning, gender exploring, gender queer, and gender-expansive individuals.

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Being LGBTQ+ in a world that often misunderstands you can create a level of pressure, self-doubt, and emotional weight that most people never see.

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You deserve a therapist who gets that. Someone who doesn’t need you to explain your identity, justify your experience, or make yourself smaller to fit in the room.

I offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in Seattle and online across Washington for adults who want a space where they can breathe, explore, and feel grounded in who they are.

Why LGBTQ+ Adults Seek Therapy

Here, you don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t have to translate your experience.

This is a place where who you are is welcomed, honored, and respected.

You may be here because you feel

-Misunderstood or unseen in your relationships

-Unsure how to express who you are

-Disconnected from your identity or emotions

-Tired of navigating family or community dynamics

-Overwhelmed by shame, pressure, or past hurt

-Afraid of being “too much” or “not enough”

-Like you’ve been performing for most of your life

-Ready to understand yourself more deeply and live more honestly

-Overwhelm and fear from what you’re hearing on the news and media

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Common Topics in LGBTQ+ Therapy

  • Identity & Self-Understanding

    Getting clearer about who you are and what feels true for you.

  • Relationships & Boundaries

    Navigating love, dating, family, and friendships from a place of self-worth.

  • Emotional Overwhelm

    Learning to understand your emotions instead of fighting them.

  • Gender & Your Connection To Your Body

    A supportive space to explore discomfort, disconnection, or tension related to your body or gender. Without needing to define or change anything.

  • Internalized Pressure & Perfectionism

    Letting go of feeling like you have to prove, perform, or earn belonging.

  • Past Hurt, Rejection, Or Invalidation

    Understanding how old wounds show up in your life now.

  • Gender Exploration

    A steady space to explore gender, expression, and identity without fear or expectation.

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Therapy with me is calm, steady, and shame-free. This work is about helping you feel grounded inside yourself, Not changing who you are.

What You Can Experience Over Time

  • More Confidence In Who You Are

  • Feeling More Grounded In Your Body & Emotions

  • Clarity About What You Want

  • Feeling Less Overwhelmed By Relationships Or Identity Stress

  • Feeling More Connected To Your Voice & Intuition

  • Feeling More At Home With Yourself

  • Feeling Less Pulled By Shame Or Self-Doubt

  • Growing From A Place Of Acceptance, Not Fear

Who This Work Is For

You may be a good fit if you:

-Identify as LGBTQ+

-Are exploring identity and want a grounded, supportive space

-Feel misunderstood or unseen by others

-Feel guilty for needing rest

-Want to feel more connected to yourself

-Want to understand your emotions without shame

-Want practical, compassionate therapy without rigidity or judgment

You’re Welcome Here, Fully As You Are

The Process

  • 1. Consultation

    A short 20-minute call to see if we’re a good fit. You can share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of what it’s like to talk with me.

  • 2. 90-Minute Intake

    During our first session we have a longer amount of time together to build a foundation and trust before diving deeper into our work together. We will explore what you’re carrying, what feels heavy, and what you want from therapy. You’ll also have a chance to learn more about my style and approach to therapy.

  • 3. Weekly or Biweekly Sessions

    Ongoing sessions that are focused on helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself. You get to show up fully as yourself.

  • 4. Feel More Confident and Connected

    Calm, steady support focused on helping you feel grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.

Looking For Resources?

I’ve created a page with books and resources for LGBTQ+ related concerns and interests that you’re welcome to check out.

Ready For A Space Where You Don’t Have To Shrink, Explain, Or Translate Yourself?

If you’re ready for therapy that feels steady, affirming, and genuinely supportive, I’d love to work with you.

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LGBTQ+ Therapist in Seattle and Online Across Washington

LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in Seattle and online across Washington. Support for queer, trans, nonbinary, gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent adults. Buddhist-informed therapy focused on identity, emotions, relationships, boundaries, past hurt, family dynamics, and self-acceptance. LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering in-person therapy in Seattle and telehealth therapy across Washington State.

Kaitlyn Sheridan is an LGBTQ Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA with an in-person office near the Seattle Arboretum. She also offers online LGBTQ therapy to clients across Washington State. She also supports clients through gender identity exploration.K