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Counseling
& Grief Services
(Gay & Gay Friendly)
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DISCLAIMER
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Before choosing a counselor, whether from our list below or on your own, be
sure to check our "Disclaimer" below for
important information you should know before selecting a counselor! |
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Counselors
(Gay & Gay-Friendly)
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Note: A definition of the degrees & certifications
following each counselor's name is located just below this list.
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by practice name or counselor's last name--phone numbers are listed only for
those with no website.)
Linda G. Bender,
LPC, MC
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East Phoenix practice with easy access to
the valley. Specialties include straight spouse, gay and lesbian,
and HIV/AIDS.
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Rene
Broussard, LPC |
Tempe practice.
Specialties include counseling services for adolescents, gay and lesbian
individuals, and people addressing addiction issues.
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| Cathy Christensen, LPC, MC |
Phoenix practice.
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Robin B. Dilley,
Ph.D. |
Glendale practice.
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Evolve
Counseling and Coaching
Wesley G. Perdue,
LPC, MS |
Phoenix practice. Offering counseling services for the GLBTQ
community and their families. Male and female therapists available. Daytime,
evening and weekend appointments available.
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Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC |
Central Phoenix practice. A compassionate,
experienced counselor who works with gay and lesbian clients and their
unique issues to help them feel better and work towards better well being
and clarity of mind.
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| Gerald Hirohata, CISW, Ed.D. |
Scottsdale and Central Phoenix practice.
Contact: 480-661-8340
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| Gary Lovejoy, Ph.D. |
Phoenix and East Valley practice. Contact:
602-957-2368 or 480-756-1669
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| Sandra
Nettles, LCSW, MSSW |
North Phoenix practice.
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Spectrum Counseling Center
Marie Haddox, Ph.D. |
Gilbert practice. Individual and couples
counseling for GLBT clients.
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| Steven Nissenbaum,
LPC, MA |
Phoenix & online practice.
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| Cristi
Soiya, MAPC, LAC, LASAC |
North Scottsdale practice (affiliated with Sea
Change). Providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and
adults.
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Stonewall Institute
Courtney Penniman, MSW, LISAC, CADAC, ICADC |
Phoenix practice.
The valley's only state licensed outpatient program to offer mental health
counseling, addiction treatment, and DUI services all under one roof and
specifically designed for the LGBT community. Also offers alcohol and drug screening,
assessment, individual and group counseling services, and aftercare.
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| Sandra S. Terry, LPC, MA, NCC |
Gilbert practice. Counselor, Psychotherapist.
Adolescent & Adult, Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling.
Contact: 480-507-2165
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Tonya A. Thompson, MA, NCC |
Scottsdale practice. Offering individual, group,
couples/family, and intensive experiential counseling sessions. Specialties
include gay and lesbian, trauma, sexual issues, addictions, and
HIV/AIDS.
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Degrees & Certifications Defined
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| CADAC |
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor |
| CAS |
Certified Addictions Counselor |
| CISW |
Certified Independent Social Worker |
| CSAC |
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Ed.D. |
Doctor of Education |
| ICADC |
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor |
| LAC |
Licensed Associate Counselor ("licensed
associate" means he/she is under the supervision of a licensee) |
| LASAC |
Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor ("licensed associate" means he/she is under the supervision of a licensee) |
| LCSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| LISAC |
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor |
| LPC |
Licensed Professional Counselor |
| M.Ed. |
Master of Education |
| MA |
Master of Arts |
| MAPC |
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling |
| MC |
Master of Counseling |
| MS |
Master of Science |
| MSSW |
Master of Science in Social Work |
| MSW |
Master of Social Work |
| NCC |
National Certified Counselor |
| Ph.D. |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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Grief
Resources
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Grief Outreach Associates |
Offers programs for GLBT community members,
including special programs on holidays and grief. Contact:
602-808-8661
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| GriefNet |
Offers extensive Internet-based resources
for the grieving, including tips on holidays and grief.
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| HIV/AIDS Grief Group |
Meets weekly. Contact: 602-277-9551
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| Hospice of Arizona's "Good Grief" Support Group |
Offered periodically by Hospice of Arizona, this
free 6-week
"Good Grief" education and support program
is offered exclusively for those in the GLBT
community (including family members) who've experienced a death. Contact
Debra at 602-678-1313 to inquire when the next 6-week program will be
scheduled.
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DISCLAIMER
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PFLAG Phoenix cannot and does not endorse or recommend any specific
counselor listed in this section, nor do we evaluate the background, training,
affirmativeness or skill of anyone listed in this directory . Some
counselors are listed here because of our chapter's past interaction with them.
Some are listed here because they have been recommended by members of our
chapter. Others are listed here simply because they wrote to us and asked
to be included. The sexual orientation of any counselor listed should not
be inferred merely by the fact that he or she is listed. It is imperative that anyone seeking out counseling
services ask pertinent questions and research background information to
ascertain for themselves the qualifications of the individual they shall
seek counseling from, and to ascertain whether the degrees and/or certifications
cited after their names have been obtained by that individual.
Furthermore, PFLAG
Phoenix cautions everyone to be aware of any individual or group who promises
a "cure" or "fix" for homosexuality, bisexuality and/or for transgender
issues.
The list presented on this page serves only as a partial referral
list of services available to the local GLBT community. Additional
counselors and resources can be found in many of the local GLBT
publications.
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