Make sure to specifically seek out therapists that list themselves as "LGBT-affirming." After all, you want  a therapist who will affirm your LGBT identity and help you reach a better place mentally while being who you are.  Consider referrals from friends in your community. Look at the Yellow Pages. See if there is a LGBT community center or support groups that might point you in the right direction. There are many places on the internet to find a list of mental health professionals that can help you, including professional association websites, forums, support group websites and more. Consider the following:  Search for mental health professionals at https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms  Use the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s Provider Directory athttp://www.glma.org/ to look through a list of inclusive medical providers. Check out the Healthcare Equality Index at http://www.hrc.org/campaigns/healthcare-equality-index to find the LGBT inclusive policies of organization leaders in healthcare. If you are transgender, consider the following resource at http://www.drbecky.com/therapists.html. LGBT sympathetic therapists are not available everywhere. However, distance therapy is a possible way to get the therapy you desire. Some therapists offer different forms of distance therapy in an effort to reach a wider range of people in various locations and across distances. Phone therapy and online therapy are effective means to engage a LGBT-affirming therapist from outside of your community. Don’t limit yourself to just “therapists.” There are a wide range of mental health, and social welfare professionals who might be able to provide the guidance and support you need. Consider the following:  Licensed Clinical Social Workers: These social workers have clinical experience. You'll often find them working in group settings. Licensed Addiction Counselors: Addiction counselors are not therapists, but work in a similar capacity. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: These therapists specialize in family and marriage issues.
Find a therapist who specializes in or has experience with LGBT issues and possesses an affirming and sympathetic attitude. Consult internet resources to locate an LGBT-affirming therapist. Look for a distance therapy option. Research alternative ways to get your therapy.