LGBTQ Counseling in Minneapolis, MN.
Affirming, Specialized Mental Health Support
Stop being perfect for everyone else, and become perfectly you.
Society dismisses you for being queer or trans. Don’t dismiss your own needs and feelings.
You’re used to doing all the things for everyone else:
Maybe you’re the go-to person at work or in your relationships. You’re always showing up for others but leaving yourself last on the list.
You're the empathic type who's super attuned to other people's feelings, but feels lost when it comes to recognizing your own feelings.
You tend to avoid conflict by keeping the peace, even when it’s draining.
You’re not alone. I’m here to support you.
Looking for a Queer Therapist in Minneapolis?
Hi, I’m Dr. Jenna Brownfield (she/her)
Bi Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota
I love partnering with queer and trans adults (18+) to understand and celebrate their whole selves.
It’s all too common for LGBTQ+ folks to doubt ourselves or face mental health struggles. I believe in a future in which every queer and trans person is cherished and is thriving.
Together we can help you clearly sense that your identities and your needs are valuable. That’s why I honor what LGBTQ+ people know to be true: Queer and trans folks are powerful, resilient, and worthy. You deserve a therapist who gets that.
Online LGBTQ Therapy Services in Minneapolis, MN.
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Anxiety and Perfectionism
If anxiety and perfectionism make it difficult to get out of your head, enjoy the moment, and connect with others:
I help you face the feelings beneath the anxiety, respond to them, and become more present in your life.
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Trauma Therapy
If you’re feeling stuck and confused about how to move forward from past trauma:
I offer you support to sort through the impact of these experiences and reclaim your sense of self.
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Sexual Identity and Gender Therapy
If you’re questioning your gender or sexuality, or want to further explore and nurture the nuances of your LGBTQ+ identities:
I create space for you to be curious about yourself and discover ways to authentically embrace your identities.
The Process:
I believe getting LGBTQ therapy should be simple.
1. Contact Me
Schedule a free 30-minute consult with me right from my website. No playing email or phone tag. You’ll have an opportunity to ask me any questions and determine if we’re a good fit to work together. If we are, we’ll book your first appointment usually within one week of our consult.
2. Get the support you need
Join me weekly as we work together to sit in the hard stuff, feel your feelings, and change your relationship with yourself.
3. Feel confident in your authentic self
Over time you’ll become more present in your life, more capable of managing self-doubt or anxiety spirals, and more empowered to listen to your emotional needs.
Questions You May Have About LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy:
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Thanks to telehealth I can provide therapy to anyone located in Minnesota. Whether you are in the Twin Cities, Duluth, or Greater Minnesota, we can meet online for LGBTQ+ therapy.
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Yes, of course you can still come out as bi or queer. Just because your bisexuality/queerness seems less visible in your relationship doesn’t mean you have to be invisible.
Being bi/queer doesn’t hinge on who you’re in a relationship with. You don’t need a particular sexual or relationship history in order to be valid. You’re still valid even if you’ve never had a queer relationship.
If it’s important for you to come out and (re)claim your queerness, you deserve to do so. You deserve a therapist who affirms you; someone who won’t perpetuate bi erasure. I’m a bi+ therapist in Minneapolis and I’d be happy to support you.
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Yes, I’m a licensed psychologist in Minnesota and have been writing gender-affirming surgery letters since 2013. I use a collaborative approach called the Companionship Model (linked here) and follow the WPATH Standards of Care 8th Version as guidelines in my approach to letter writing. I use a pay-what-you-can model for letters, ranging from $0-$200.