THERAPISTS
@ PRIDE
LGBTQIA2+ & Allied Therapists
at Tri-Cities Pride Festival 2025,
Palouse Pride 2024,
Tri-Cities Pride Festival 2024
and Walla Walla Pride Festival 2024.
Providers with Lived Experience
Brandy Peters
Brandy Peters, LMHC, (she/her) at Brandy Counseling, PLLC
Location: Telehealth only (Washington clients only)
Contact: brandycounseling@gmail.com | 509-492-1108 | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brandy-counseling-pllc-kennewick-wa/118264
Works with: adults and couples
Insurances: Bills out of network
Private pay: $175
Sliding Scale: N/A
It is of my personal belief that within most of us lies the resources to live a happy life. Unfortunately, things such as trauma, environmental stressors, or a lack of skills can get in the way of our ability to access these resources. Think of the last time you felt an overwhelming sense of peace, whether that be while soaking in a beautiful scenery, or watching children play. This "peace," or what I call "True Self," is within all of us.
I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults. In the past, I've worked at the Sexual Assault Response Center, Lutheran Community Services, and
interned at Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice. I have also been an Adjunct Professor at a local college teaching psychology and sociology. I believe in coming alongside my clients in our work at a humanistic level.
Specialties: Internal Family Systems Therapy; Intimacy from the Inside Out; Gottman; Emotional Freedom Technique; Anxiety; Trauma; Codependency.
Heather Ramirez
Heather Ramirez, LICSW, Registered Play Therapist, CMHS, (she/her) at Purple Rose Counseling
Location: 1201 Jadwin Ave. Ste. 104, Richland or telehealth (Washington clients only)
Contact: https://www.purplerosecounseling.com/
Works with: kids, pre-teens, teens, and adults
Insurances: Cigna, Aetna, United, Blue Cross, Asuris
Private pay: $150
Sliding Scale: N/A
I really love working with people to help them find their voice and develop into their true self. I work well with people who are struggling with anxiety, who have a history/current concern of trauma or big changes in their lives and/or are neurodivergent. I also offer supervision to associate-level clinicians.
Dr. Kade Sharp
Dr. Kade Sharp, PhD, LICSW, CMHS, CST, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, (he/they) at Spectrum Counseling
trans, genderqueer, autistic, demi, pan
Location: 1201 Jadwin Ave. Ste. 104, Richland or telehealth (serves Idaho & Washington clients)
Contact: https://www.kadesharp.com
Works with: kids, pre-teens, teens, adults, and seniors
Insurances: N/A
Private pay: $200
Sliding Scale: N/A
Although I’m usually full for on-going therapy clients, I always make space for folks who need letters for gender affirming care (surgery, puberty blockers, etc. - done within one session) or who are interested in an autism screening from a strengths-based perspective! I also supervise clinicians who are working toward full licensure or becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
Group Practices
Anchor Point Counseling
Providers with lived experience & allied providers
Location: 1933 Jadwin Ave Ste. 120, Richland (6 providers) and 828 S. 1st Ave. Walla Walla (10 providers) (Washington clients only)
Contact: https://www.anchorpointcounselingpllc.com/
Works with: kids, pre-teens, teens, adults, and seniors
Insurances: Aetna, AmeriGroup, BCBS, Cigna, CHPW, Coordinated Care, First Choice Health, Humana, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), Kaiser (PPO/HMO), LifeWise, Medicare, Moda Health, Molina, Optum, Premera, Providence Reliance Behavioral Health, Tricare, United, Washington Medicaid
Private pay: Sliding scale dependent on evaluation
Sliding Scale: Yes - We offer sliding scale rates for new and current clients if their situation changes
At Anchor Point, we prioritize your well-being by offering individual, couples/relationships, and family counseling tailored to your unique needs. Our team is proficient in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Equine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sex Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Some areas of speclization include trauma, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity, sexual self-esteem, immigration, sexual dysfunction, compulsive sexual behavior, mood disorders, veterans and first responders, grief, suicidality, dual diagnosis, and psychosis.
Lycan Counseling
Providers with lived experience & allied providers
The group owner, Kim, identifies as Asexual/Panromantic. Our group has providers identifying, and actively sharing their lived experience, with the following: Asexual, Aromantic, Demisexual, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender, and Nonbinary.
Location: Telehealth only (17 providers) (Washington clients only)
Contact: https://lycancounseling.com/
Works with: teens, adults, families, and couples
Insurances: Aetna, BCBS, Kaiser, Premera, Regence
Private pay: Licensed provider and Associate provider fees are between $120-175
Sliding Scale: Yes - Our interns slide between $20-60
Our group targets youth and young adults in Washington state. We have a big focus on supporting the queer and "neurospicy" communities in managing mental health related challenges. We have specialties in many areas including the following: AuDHD, Trauma, Partners/Couples, Identity development, disordered eating, body image, school challenges, depression, self-harm, suicidality, and more. We also provide gender care assessments and letters with a 1x appointment and have options for low cost/free appointments for those.
New Perspectives Counseling, PLLC
Providers with lived experience & allied providers
Location: 222 W Mission Ave, Suite 245 and 247, Spokane WA and Telehealth (Washington clients only)
Contact: https://counselingnewperspectives.com
Works with: kids, pre-teens, teens, and adults
Insurances: Premera, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Tricare, Triwest, Medicaid
Private pay: $160
Sliding Scale: No
We work with neurodivergent clients with trauma. They often identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Allied Providers
Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey, LSWAIC, MHP, CMHS, (she/her) at Perseverance Counseling
Location: Telehealth only (Washington clients only)
Contact: cbailey@perseverancecounselingllc.com | 509-412-4370 | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christina-jean-bailey-richland-wa/1297042
Works with: teens, adults, and seniors
Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield, Regence, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and UHC EAP.
Private pay: $150
Sliding Scale: N/A
I specialize with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism, ADHD, sexual and physical trauma, and have a deep understanding of addictions and substance use. I support clients in a client-centered way and believe each person has their own individual strengths.
I also have an emotional support dog, Crash, who can join us for sessions!
Marcus Spaur*
Marcus Spaur (he/him) at Between the Covers Coaching
Location: Telehealth only (serves clients all over the United States)
Contact: https://betweenthecoverscoaching.com
Works with: teens, adults and seniors
Insurances: N/A - Insurance does not cover coaching
Private pay: $100
Sliding Scale: Yes, please inquire
I love helping people become heroes in their stories, to live their best lives, and help them process their life experiences through curiosity, compassion, and empathy. I have training in Brainspotting to help clients somatically, as well as creating a safe space to discuss whatever is on their hearts and minds without judgement.
* = Marcus is a coach, not a licensed therapist.
Margaret Albaugh
Margaret Albaugh (she/her) at Peony Counseling
Location: Telehealth only (Washington clients only!)
Contact: https://peonycounseling.wixsite.com/peony
Works with: adults and seniors
Insurances: N/A
Private pay: $100
Sliding Scale: Yes, please inquire
I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. The modalities I work through include Solution-Focused, Person Centered, Acceptance and Commitment, and Attachment Science. My hope for you is that you have a safe space to explore your emotions and behaviors while also learning to see the potential to have healthier outcomes in life by building skills around reflection, communication, pattern recognition, mindfulness, and being values-oriented.
Tamara Booker
Tamara Booker, LICSW, CMHS, CPC, (she/her) at Unique Approach Family Therapy
Location: 1201 Jadwin Ave. Ste. 104, Richland or telehealth (Washington & Oregon clients only)
Contact: https://www.uniqueapproachfamilytherapy.com/
Works with: pre-teens, teens, adults, seniors, families, and couples
Insurances: Premera, Aetna, and Coordinated Care
Private pay: $140
Sliding Scale: N/A
I love supporting youth, adults, couples, and families who are struggling to connect and communicate and who want new skills to feel empowered to make changes in their lives that can truly make them feel fulfilled. I especially enjoy supporting parents, as I've had 7+ years of experience working with families with intensive needs and have specialized training in this area.
Tori Chavey
Tori Chavey, LICSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, (she/her) at Chavey Counseling
Location: 1030 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick, WA or telehealth (Washington clients only)
Contact: https://www.chaveycounseling.com/
Works with: teens and adults
Insurances: N/A
Private pay: $150
Sliding Scale: Yes - contact for more information
The Tri-Cities is my home and I have a true passion to serve the people in this community and throughout Washington. My ultimate role is to be right by your side on your journey of healing. My style as a therapist is to meet you where you are and to let you guide where we go. You are the driver, and I am your enthusiastic copilot. I have learned to be flexible and collaborative in my approach with each client to help meet my client’s goals. I find EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy incredibly exciting and powerful for clients, which is why I have made it the focus of my practice.