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.Counseling
& Grief Services
(GLBT & GLBTQ-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
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Counselors
(GLBT &
GLBTQ-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.)
Arizona Body-Mind Counseling
Art Matthews, MA, LPC, NCC,
DCC |
Mesa practice. Individual and couple counseling.
Evenings and weekends by appointment only.
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Bender, Linda G.,
LPC, MC
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Practices in East Phoenix (with easy access to
the valley) and Sedona. Specialties include straight spouse, gay and lesbian,
and HIV/AIDS.
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Broussard,
Rene, LPC |
Tempe practice.
Specialties include counseling services for adolescents, gay and lesbian
individuals, and people addressing addiction issues. n,
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| Christensen,
Cathy, LPC, MC |
Phoenix practice.
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Deer Valley
Counseling
Sandra
Nettles, LCSW, MSSW
Jennifer Kizer, BSW |
North Phoenix practice.
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Dilley, Robin B.,
Ph.D. |
Glendale practice.
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From Within Counseling
James P. Kelleher, MA, NCC, LPC |
Phoenix practice. Offering mental health
counseling for individuals, couples and families.
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| Hirohata, Gerald, CISW, Ed.D. |
Scottsdale and Central Phoenix practice.
Contact: 480-661-8340
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| Lopez, Arnold, MSW |
Phoenix practice. Contact: 602-957-0059
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| Lovejoy, Gary, Ph.D. |
Phoenix and East Valley practice. Contact:
602-957-2368 or 480-756-1669
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| Nissenbaum,
Steven,
LPC, MA |
Phoenix & online practice.
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| O'Donoghue, Judy, PhD |
Tempe practice. Contact: 480-894-2425
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Phoenix Men's Counseling
Fierstein,
Jason, MA, LPC |
Central Phoenix
practice. A compassionate, experienced counselor who specializes in
working with gay and lesbian clients and couples towards better relationship
functioning, happiness, healthy self-esteem and good mental health.
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Q
Counseling Services, LLC
Michael D. Peck, MA, MSW, PhD |
Phoenix practice. For life challenges and life
transitions.
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| Soiya,
Cristi, MAPC, LAC, LASAC |
North Scottsdale practice (affiliated with Sea
Change). Providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and
adults.
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Spectrum Counseling Center
Marie Haddox, Ph.D. |
Gilbert practice. Individual and couples
counseling for GLBT clients.
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Stonewall Institute
Kyle J. Penniman, MSW, LISAC, CADAC, ICADC |
Phoenix practice. Outpatient LGBTQ affirmative substance abuse treatment facility providing counciling, treatment, aftercare, and DUI services.
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| Terry, Sandra S., LPC, MA, NCC |
Gilbert practice. Counselor, Psychotherapist.
Adolescent & Adult, Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling.
Contact: 480-507-2165
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Thompson, Tonya A., 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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| BSW |
Bachelor of Social Work |
| 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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MISS Foundation |
The MISS Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, volunteer
based organization committed to providing crisis support and long term aid
to families after the death of a child from any cause. MISS also
participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and
volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education
opportunities.
Arizona MISS Foundation Support Groups, HOPE Mentors & AGAST Grandparent
Mentors.
For GLBT parents who've lost a child, look for the "Avondale - LGBTQ Parent
Support" group in that list of Arizona MISS Foundation support groups
-- check out the
bio
on the group's facilitator.
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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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