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LGBT therapists in Midvale, UT


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Midvale, UT
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Midvale with 401 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Our providers specialize in supporting gender and sexual identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and navigating life transitions with warmth and understanding. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations to ensure the right fit for your needs.
Hello! I am Jennifer Nash-Naiyer, LMFT (licensed marriage family therapist ). I am experienced in and supportive for emotional burnout, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, perfectionism, life transitions and changes, co- dependency/over-responsibility for others, boundary work to increase trust and empowerment in relationships with self and others, narcissistic relationship trauma, adoption, intuitive eating, religious trauma and transitions.
Welcome to therapy, let's get to work! I believe everyone deserves good therapy and I'm here to provide the guidance and structure needed to make lasting change in your life. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2020 and have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (a sister approach to EMDR) for trauma treatment. If you visit me in office, you will get to meet my therapy dog, Java, who is always ready for a chat and snuggle.
“The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.”― Confucius. Have you felt that anxiety, depression, or trauma are stopping you from living the life you want and deserve? I utilize evidence-based practices with clients like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches to develop more adaptive responses and cultivate lasting coping to help clients bend with the winds of life. I'm now accepting clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy, and accept many insurances.
I have been in the mental health field since 2017 and am passionate about meeting my clients where they are at, jumping in the trenches with them, and helping them navigate life’s challenges. I strive to help clients better understand their thoughts, beliefs, and patterns while providing the support and guidance they need to create meaningful change. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan and with a diverse range of population, with a passion in working with young adults.
I am committed to helping clients feel safe, heard, seen, and valued. My social work and community health education background help me focus on wellness in all areas of your life!
I believe therapy should be a dynamic, collaborative process that yields real-world results. My practice is built on a foundation of academic excellence and specialized training, including a BA in Psychology from University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Utah.
My Therapeutic Toolkit: Evidence-Based & Proactive
I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. I blend several powerful, evidence-based modalities to help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively:
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy): A specialized approach for trauma and PTSD that uses eye movements to "reprogram" distressing memories and sensations, often providing relief in just a few sessions.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): We will work together to identify and shift the thought patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety or depression.
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): I provide practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships—giving you a "manual" for navigating life's hardest moments.
Therapy isn’t supposed to feel like performance. It’s supposed to feel like relief.
I’m Kristen — a licensed clinical social worker who’s spent over 20 years supporting people through transitions, overwhelm, and deep life work. I live in South Portland, Maine with my family, and I understand firsthand the emotional labor, coordination, and internal pressure that come with being a capable, high-achieving woman and mother.
As someone who is neurodivergent myself, I intimately understand the cost of masking — and what it takes to stop performing and start feeling and living.
My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, including family, adolescent, individual, group, adult, outpatient, residential, and day programs. I help clients enhance their quality of life by using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, I’m Michele! Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and heard in our work. They appreciate how I help them untangle complex issues, develop insight, gently challenge them, and take meaningful, manageable steps toward their goals. Whether we’re working through anxiety, identity questions, systemic challenges, or emotional healing, I stay committed to being a steady guide who brings both heart and skill to the process. My practice philosophy is rooted in the strengths perspective, where we highlight how you have survived and build on your unique resilience to help you thrive. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) providing therapy services in Texas. I have been in private practice for over 10 years and I can see you in person or virtually.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Midvale, UT



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 98%Trauma
- 98%PTSD
- 95%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 88%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
- 85%Select Health - Utah
- 80%Carelon Behavioral Health

- 98%English
- 3%Bosnian
- 3%Croatian
- 3%Danish
- 3%Spanish

- 100%In-person or online

- 53%Woman
- 40%Man
- 8%Non-binary

- 55%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 98%Individual therapy
- 53%Family therapy
- 48%Couples therapy
- 35%Child or adolescent therapy
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