LGBTQIA2S+ Therapy & Counselling

A Space Where You Don’t Have to Explain Yourself

Navigating the world as an LGBTQIA2S+ person comes with unique challenges—some that others don’t always see. Whether you’re questioning your identity, dealing with family dynamics, or just looking for a therapist who truly gets you, this space is yours.

Riley Brown

LGBTQIA2S+ Counsellor

RPC-C, She/Her

Are you looking for a therapist who truly gets you?

You deserve a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist or tiptoe around who you are. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, or mental health struggles, you deserve support that is affirming, validating, and free of judgment.

Maybe you:

  • Feel exhausted from masking or constantly explaining yourself.

  • Are questioning your gender or sexual identity and don’t know where to start.

  • Struggle with self-doubt, rejection, or internalized shame.

  • Want to build confidence in who you are and how you show up in the world.

  • Are navigating dating, relationships, or family dynamics in a way that feels complicated.

  • Have experienced discrimination or invalidation that has shaped how you see yourself.

Your identity is not a problem to be solved—it’s a part of who you are. But if the world has made it hard to embrace that, therapy can help.

What LGBTQIA2S+ Therapy Can Do for You

Therapy offers a space to process, heal, and grow—without the weight of judgment or assumptions. Using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and an affirming, strengths-based approach, we’ll focus on:

  • Exploring your identity at your own pace.

  • Challenging negative self-beliefs and internalized shame.

  • Navigating relationships, dating, and chosen family with confidence.

  • Setting boundaries with people who don’t fully accept or understand you.

  • Building self-trust and resilience in the face of challenges.

  • Finding joy, connection, and authenticity in your life.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s create a space where you can be fully, unapologetically yourself.

Riley Brown

RPC-C, She/Her

Book a Free 15 Minute Consultation

How To Get Started

New Client Consultation

During this over the phone session, we will discuss your unique needs and goals, explore how our counselling services can support you, and answer any questions you may have.

15 mins | Free | Get started

Initial Counselling Session

In-person or online, this dedicated session provides a space for us to collaboratively explore your goals, establish informed consent, and complete any necessary paperwork.

50 mins | $129 | Get started

Counselling Session        

In-person or online, our individual counselling sessions offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your specific needs.

50 mins | $129 | Get started

Insurance

Here are a few companies who have covered the cost of counselling services from members of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. Please double check your policy to ensure that the Registered Professional Counsellor designation is covered.

At this time, direct billing is available for certain insurance providers. Click on your insurance provider to confirm if direct billing is available.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for AGA Financial Group Inc. plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Alberta Blue Cross plan members.

  • Aspiria covers counselling services by CPCA members, emphasizing comprehensive mental health support. Coverage details may vary, so clients are advised to check their individual plans.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Beneva plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for BPA - Benefit Plan Administrators plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Canada Life plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Canada Life - PSHCP plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Canadian Construction Workers Union plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for CINUP plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for ClaimSecure plan members.

  • ComPsych provides coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA professionals, with a focus on holistic well-being. Clients should verify their plan's specifics for detailed information.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Coughlin & Associates LTD. plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Cowan plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for D.A. Townley plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Equitable plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for First Canadian plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for GMS Carrier 49 or GMS Carrier 50 plan members.

  • Greenshield includes coverage for mental health services provided by CPCA members, prioritizing comprehensive care. Coverage limits and conditions should be reviewed in your policy.

  • Homewood Health offers coverage for CPCA member-provided counselling, with an emphasis on diverse mental health solutions. Clients are advised to understand their specific plan coverage.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Industrial Alliance plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Johnson Inc. plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Johnston Group Inc. plan members.

  • Lifeworks covers mental health counselling from CPCA professionals, focusing on holistic employee well-being. Coverage details can vary, so reviewing your plan is recommended.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for LiUNA Local 183 or LiUNA Local 506 plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct Billing is available for Manulife Plan Members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Maximum Benefit plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for MDM Insurance Services Inc. plan members.

  • Certain Municipal Fire Departments offer coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA members, focusing on the well-being of their personnel. Coverage specifics will depend on the department's policy.

  • Optima | Sentara covers counselling services provided by CPCA professionals, prioritizing comprehensive mental health support. Clients should review their individual plans for detailed coverage information.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

  • Pacific Life includes coverage for counselling by CPCA members, supporting diverse mental health needs. Policyholders are advised to consult their plans for exact coverage details.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for People Corporation plan members.

  • The SAJE Mental Health and Counselling Benefit provides funds for young adults from government care (including Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies [ICFSA]) to access services to improve mental and emotional health and well-being, including addressing experiences of trauma. The benefit covers the costs of mental health and counselling services up to $1,500 per calendar year.

    I have been approved as a counsellor for clients using this benefit in the past and am set up to direct bill to SAJE.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is available for Simply Benefits plan members.

  • Sunlife covers counselling services across Canada by CPCA Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) and Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC), focusing on comprehensive mental health support. Clients should verify their plan's specifics for detailed information.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is may be available for TELUS AdjudiCare plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is may be available for Union Benefits plan members.

  • Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

    Direct billing is may be available for UV Insurance plan members.

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