I work primarily with children (ages 3+), youth, and their families. A strong focus of mine is working with trauma, abuse, issues with belonging, abandonment, divorce and separation, addiction, eating disorders, impacts of cultural genocide/colonization, anxiety, gender transitioning, and depression. I currently run a group for transyouth and children, and a parent support group. I… read more »
Danelle Barnard, RCC – Outside the Box Counselling
I specialize in helping LGBTQ+ folks and their loved ones to nurture their strengths, heal from the impacts of prejudice on mental health, and find new ways of relating to themselves and one another. I am available to accompany youth through the process of gender exploration, as well as to support parents in navigating any… read more »
Dr. Stephen James
Dr. James is a clinical and educational psychologist. Services are provided in English or ASL. They include individual or family therapy, as well as psychological or psychoeducational assessments.
Umbrella Mental Health Network
We are a collective of like-minded LGBTQ* identified mental health professionals who work primarily in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ*) community within Toronto. We represent a group of highly skilled, compassionate psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers who have shared expertise in supporting and promoting health and wellness within an LGBTQ* mental health… read more »
Child and Youth Mental Health
BC Government organization with mental health therapists and psychologist. Also provides access to a visiting psychiatrist for consultations. Service is funded by the Government.
Kate Steele Counselling
I work with children, youth, families and individuals. I have training in doing hormone readiness assessments for adults, and am pursuing similar training for working with youth. At the moment, I support children and youth questioning their gender or who identify as transgender, gender non-binary or gender fluid through an exploration process. I also provide… read more »
Registered Psychotherapist
Liz has worked with youth and families for over 30 years. As the mother of a transgender child, she brings both her professional experience and training as a registered psychotherapist and her experience as a mom to her work with gender variant youth and their families. Liz has a bustling practice with youth and parents… read more »
McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC), McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
Established in 1999, MUSIC is an outpatient clinic in the McGill University Health Centre department of psychiatry. Our mission is to reduce mental suffering related to homophobia, heterosexism and transphobia. In order to do so, MUSIC endeavours to eliminate the societal discrimination against LGBT people, reduce the impact of internalized homophobia and transphobia, and treat… read more »
Helen Hargreaves MSW RSW
I believe in self-determination – this means that I don’t decide what needs to change; instead I help my clients change the things they want to. I value diverse communities and have experience with: gender independent children, LGBT-headed households, poly families, blended families and neurodiversity including autism spectrum, ADHD, learning disabilities and Tourette syndrome. My… read more »
Pride Centre of Edmonton
- Community Building / Recreational Activities: Arts activities, Camps for children/youth, Children’s play group, Referrals, Social events and gatherings for families, Sports and games, Youth drop-in group, Youth leadership programming
- Advocacy: Assistance with self-advocacy, Education about rights and inclusion, Referrals, Training for other service providers, Training for schools
- Emotional Support/Mental Health: Counseling, Family therapy, Referrals, Support group (peer led)
- Medical Services: Referrals
- Legal Services: Referrals
The Pride Centre of Edmonton provides a non-judgemental, welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions can be themselves and find support and resources. We seek to create an environment where all people can feel safe and accepted. The Centre fulfills the important role of being a primary point of contact… read more »