Online LGBTQ Therapy in Minnesota

Affirming, Specialized Mental Health Support

Stop being perfect for everyone else, and become perfectly you.

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You want to start LGBTQ therapy, but that’s not as easy as it sounds. Maybe you live in Mankato or St. Cloud and you can’t drive all the way to the Twin Cities Metro for a therapy appointment. You might live somewhere in Greater Minnesota like Winona or Bemidji with fewer LGBTQ affirming counseling options. Or maybe you’re just more comfortable attending therapy from the privacy of your home.

Why Online LGBTQ Therapy?

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 Minnesota?

Hi, I’m Dr. Jenna Brownfield (she/her)

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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. 

About Dr. Jenna

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How I can help you:

I offer online LGBTQ therapy across Minnesota and 40+ PsyPact States.

If you live outside of the Twin Cities, or in Greater MN, as long as you have a secure wifi connection, you can get the LGBTQ-affirming counseling you need. 

  • Anxiety Therapy 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.

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  • LGBT Affirming Therapy Intensives

    If you’re looking for something other than traditional, weekly therapy:

    I offer one-time, 3-hour sessions to help you get support in a brief, deep format.

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Reviews

  • "Therapy with Jenna is an experience in being seen, heard and understood. LGBTQ+ folks: there’s no need to perform with her. She’s a safe, sure-footed guide for anyone navigating identity, self-acceptance, belonging and healing from trauma."

    -Monica Polanco

  • "Jenna is a compassionate, dedicated, professional who works tirelessly to support the LGBTQ+ community!!"

    -Jordan Allen

  • "Jenna is someone I respect more and more each time we connect, both as a person and clinician. She is deeply passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ folks and has a special talent for empowering, educating, and advocating for them. Jenna is dedicated to constantly growing her skills, and has extensive knowledge and experience helping people with trauma recovery. She is patient, mindful, frank, and is direct about what’s going on in the world.

    -Ashley Travis

  • "Dr. Brownfield is an exceptional psychologist. She is deeply compassionate and nonjudgmental. She specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ folks in her practice and her research, with an emphasis on resilience and empowerment. I highly recommend working with Dr. Brownfield."

    -Dr Sydney Greenwalt

  • "I’m continually impressed by Dr. Jenna’s professionalism and the affirming space she creates for LGBTQ+ clients. She brings warmth, strong clinical judgment, and genuine care to her work. I’m always confident recommending her to those seeking an affirming, grounded therapist."

    -Dr. Melissa Treff

  • “Jenna is an incredible clinician!! She specializes working with LGBTQ+ folks. In particular, she has ample experience working with gender diverse individuals, LGBTQ+ trauma survivors and helping people cope with homophobic families. She is empathic, attuned, and has a way of working with people that is both supportive and productive. I provide my highest recommendation for Dr. Jenna Brownfield!!"

    -Dr. Rachel Chickerella

The Process:

I believe getting online LGBTQ therapy should be simple.

1. Contact Me

Schedule a free 20-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 or for an intensive 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 Online LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy in MN:

  • Thanks to telehealth I can provide online therapy if you are in Minnesota or any of the 40+ PSYPACT States. We can meet online for LGBTQ+ therapy if you are in MN or any PSYPACT State.

  • Yes, I also specialize in online gender therapy. If you are in Minnesota or any PSYPACT State, we can meet for online gender-affirming therapy.

  • 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.

  • 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-$250.