Therapists Who Understand Your Experience
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
If you're navigating sexuality, gender identity, or the complexity of being yourself in spaces that weren't built for you, Morgan creates a space where all of that can finally breathe. She has walked alongside many LGBTQIA+ clients through some of their most defining moments and brings both deep clinical skill and genuine humanity to every session.
Taylor Hale, LAC
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
Showing up fully in a therapy space takes trust, especially when you have learned to be careful about how much of yourself is safe to share. Taylor brings a warm, attachment-focused approach to her work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, teens, and families, creating a space where identity, relationships, and the unique challenges of being fully
Showing up fully in a therapy space takes trust, especially when you have learned to be careful about how much of yourself is safe to share. Taylor brings a warm, attachment-focused approach to her work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, teens, and families, creating a space where identity, relationships, and the unique challenges of being fully yourself can all be explored without judgment or explanation.
Charisse Moore, LMSW
Morgan Musick, LPC-S
Charisse Moore, LMSW
Charisse understands what it means to hold the weight of both your queerness and your cultural identity, feeling like you have to choose between parts of yourself depending on the room you're in. Her approach is holistic, affirming, and grounded in the reality that healing has to honor all of who you are, not just the parts that are easy to talk about.
Rebecca Chen, LAC
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
Charisse Moore, LMSW
Not every experience can be put into words, and for many LGBTQIA+ clients that's especially true. Rebecca's approach as an art therapist and EMDR-trained counselor opens another door, using creative expression and body-based awareness to help clients process identity, grief, and transformation in a way that feels authentic to them.
Traci Benton, LAC
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
As a woman of color and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Traci brings both personal understanding and professional expertise to every session. She helps clients move through pain that has been carried a long time toward something that finally feels like freedom.
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
Katie Astemborski, LMSW
Katie works with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration. Her warm, flexible approach using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness helps clients build real coping skills while feeling fully supported, not just managed.
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Making It Easy to Take the First Step
Here's Exactly What Happens When You Reach Out
We know that contacting a therapist for the first time can feel daunting — especially if you've had experiences that made it hard to trust that a space will actually be safe. So here is exactly what happens, so there are no unknowns.
You send us a message or give us a call. Someone from our care coordination team — a real person, not an automated system — will follow up within one business day. They'll have a brief conversation with you about what you're looking for and answer any questions you have. From there, they'll match you with the right therapist for your needs, your schedule, and your insurance.
Before your first full session, you'll have a free 15-minute consultation with your matched therapist — just to make sure it feels right. No pressure, no commitment. If it doesn't feel like the right fit, we'll find someone who is.
In-person sessions are available at our offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa. Telehealth is available to LGBTQIA+ clients anywhere in Arizona — Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma, and beyond.
We accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and BCBS. Not sure if your plan covers therapy? Reach out and we'll verify your benefits before your first appointment. No surprises.
