LGBTQ AFFIRMATIVE COUNSELING

FINDING A COUNSELOR

On your journey to find a counselor who is the right fit for you, decide whether it is important to you that your counselor is a member of the LGBTQIA community or at least experienced with some of the particular challenges within this population. Counseling is an intensely personal process and for many clients, it is important that their counselor be able to relate directly to their life experiences. Not all counselors who are members of the community will be able to identify with all LGBTQIA issues, but for some people finding a counselor who is more familiar with your sexuality can be preferrable. Beyond sexual identity, it is important to take into consideration your counselor’s background, education, experience and the ability to understand your individual needs.

LGBTQ AFFIRMATIVE COUNSELING SESSIONS

In addition to being qualified to address a variety of mental health issues that effect all people such as depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma and addiction; Affirmative Counselors have personally experienced or are familiar with issues that specifically and directly affect those in the LGBTQIA Community. These counselors are dedicated to helping this community through a lense of understanding.

At Gibson Counseling, it is our mission to provide an inclusive and comfortable safe space for all of our clients.

LGBTQIA Therapists at Gibson Counseling

Michelle Sumners, LCSW, LCDC

Michelle Sumners, LCSW, LCDC

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Location: In person South Round Rock and Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted: Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers), Multiplan, PHCS, Self pay $150 

Accepting New Clients:  Yes  (no kids) Evening and Saturdays available

Expertise: Adults and couples

Eleny Guerrero Pena, LPC, LCDC

Eleny Guerrero Pena, LPC, LCDC

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Location: In person Cedar Park and Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted:    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Humana, Sendero, United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers),  Multiplan/PHCS, Self pay $150

Accepting New Clients:  No (no children)

 Video and In person : Daytime hours only at this time ( 9am-1pm)

Expertise:  Adults , Couples

Whitney Briggs, LPC-S

Whitney Briggs, LPC-S

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Location: Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted: Aetna (NO AETNA EAP), Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Humana, Multiplan/PHCS,  Sendero, United Health Care (UMR, Optum, Oscar, Allsavers) , Triwest-VA, Self pay $150

Accepting New Clients:   NO   (Video Only)  ADULTS, COUPLES & CHILDREN OVER 12

Expertise: Adults

Mary Ellen Martin, LMFT

Mary Ellen Martin, LMFT

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Location: In person South Round Rock and Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted:  Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Humana Sendero, United Health Care (UMR, Optum, Oscar, Allsavers), Multiplan/PHCS, Self pay $150 

Accepting New Clients:   No (No kids at this time)

Expertise:  Adults, Couples

David "Nathan" Evans, LPC

David "Nathan" Evans, LPC

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Location:   In Person Cedar Park and Video for Texas residents

Insurances Accepted:  Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers), Multiplan/PHCS, Humana, Sendero, Self pay $150

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Expertise: Adults only (no couples)

Sally Guerra, LPC

Sally Guerra, LPC

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Location: Video Only for Texas Residents

Insurances Accepted:  Aetna (NO AETNA EAP),  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Humana, Multiplan/PHCS, Sendero, Tricare,  United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers), Triwest-VA, Self Pay $150

Evaluations Offered: ADD, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Anger Issues and PTSD

Accepting New Clients:  YES  (VIDEO ONLY)

Video only  (Children age 12 and up)

Expertise: Kids (12yr and up), Adults and Couples

Sheryl Stiffler, LMFT

Sheryl Stiffler, LMFT

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Location:  Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted:  Aetna (NO AETNA EAP), BCBS, Humana, Multiplan/PHCS, Sendero, United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers), Triwest-VA, Self pay $150 

Accepting New Clients:  NO      (Video only)​ Daytime availability only

Expertise: Kids (6 yr and up), Adults and Couples

Paulina Pina, LPC

Paulina Pina, LPC

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Location: In person South Round Rock and Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted: Aetna (NO AETNA EAP),  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth (NO CIGNA EAP), Humana, Multiplan/PHCS, Sendero,  United Health Care (UMR, Optum, Oscar, Allsavers), Triwest-VA, Self pay $150 

Accepting New Clients:  NO

Expertise:Kids (8 yrs and older), Adults and Couples

Rhonda Mack, LPC

Rhonda Mack, LPC

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Location: In person Cedar Park and Video Therapy for residents in Texas

Insurances Accepted:    Blue Cross Blue Shield,  United Health Care (UMR, Oscar, Optum, Allsavers), Humana, Cigna/Evernorth (no EAP), Aetna (no EAP) , Multiplan/PHCS, Sendero, Triwest-VA, Self pay $150

Accepting New Clients:  NO

(Video and in person)

Expertise:  Adults , Couples and Adolescents ages 14 and up

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921 West New Hope Drive, Suite 201, Cedar Park, TX 78613
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