LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy in Kansas City
A Safe, Supportive Space for Every Identity
At Owings Counseling, I provide LGBTQ+ therapy in Kansas City in a space where you are fully seen and supported. I understand that LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges that can deeply impact emotional health - discrimination, family rejection, societal pressure, and internalized shame are just a few of the burdens too many carry.
My role is to offer a space where those burdens can be unpacked, understood, and healed, on your own terms, in your own time.
Understanding the Challenges
As a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in Kansas City, I recognize the layered and complex experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals face. Some of the most common concerns include:
Family rejection or strained relationships
Discrimination in school, work, or health settings
Internalized homophobia or transphobia
Navigating the coming out process
Religious trauma or identity-based shame
Trauma, anxiety, and depression
LGBTQ+ clients also frequently seek therapy to build confidence, heal from relational wounds, and find a deeper sense of peace and authenticity.
What LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Looks Like
I believe therapy should be a place where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are. Whether you’re exploring your identity, dealing with rejection, or seeking general support for your mental health, I tailor sessions to your needs.
As a LGBTQ+ counselor in Kansas City, my approach includes:
A warm, nonjudgmental space to talk freely
Trauma-informed and person-centered support
Guidance for navigating coming out, identity development, and family conflict
Tools for managing anxiety, depression, and self-doubt
Support for teens and adults of all identities
Who I Work With
I offer individual therapy for LGBTQ+ teens and adults who are:
Exploring or affirming gender or sexual identity
Processing shame, trauma, or anxiety
Healing from rejection or discrimination
Seeking an affirming space to work through general life struggles
Wanting to feel more at home in their own skin
Let’s Work Together
If you’re looking for LGBTQ+ therapy in Kansas City from someone who is affirming, trauma-informed, and here to listen, you’re in the right place. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you discover what healing looks like for you.
New clients will receive a consultation phone call before their appointment is approved.