Counseling for LGBTQ+ & Questioning

Prism Counseling & Coaching provides supportive, affirming counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, as well as for those who are questioning or not yet ready to be fully out.

Counseling for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Families

We provide affirming counseling for LGBTQ+ adults, teens, couples, and families addressing a wide range of concerns, including couples counseling, family dynamics, life stress, grief, trauma, and emotional wellbeing. Our work is grounded in respect for each person’s identity, relationships, and values, and is never focused on changing who someone is.

Clients often seek us out because they want counseling that is both emotionally attuned and spiritually sensitive, without judgment or hidden agendas. We offer care that honors your lived experience and supports your values, growth, healing, and wellbeing.

For Those Questioning or Not Yet Out

For some, questions around sexuality or identity surface quietly over time, especially within faith-based or family contexts. These questions can feel complex, isolating, or difficult to name, particularly if past church or community experiences were painful, harmful, or confusing.

We offer a confidential, nonjudgmental space to explore these questions at your own pace. You do not need to use labels or have answers unless you are ready. Our role is to provide support, clarity, and care as you discern what feels honest and life-giving for you, while respecting your faith, values, relationships, and personal boundaries.

Providers Who Work with LGBTQ+ Clients

Tres Adames

Peoria / Phoenix / Online

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Dr. Phil Ladd

Peoria / Online

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Gina Pollard

Phoenix / Online

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Prism Counseling & Coaching does not provide, promote, or endorse conversion therapy.
Conversion therapy refers to any attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or identity, whether through psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, or support group programs. We are strongly opposed to these approaches as conversion therapy is unethical and dangerous. We also cannot and will not refer anyone to an outside provider offering this type of service.

In many cases, conversion therapy is illegal in the state of Arizona (as well as several other states) yet may still go by various other names or brands. Some will even assert to not be conversion therapy — but any attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or identity (or a promise that change will occur, either directly or as a byproduct) is considered unethical by every major medical association in America.