LGBTQ Therapist in Denver

I’m Briana Johnson, LPC, LAC — a queer therapist in Denver offering LGBTQ-affirming therapy for adults of all genders and identities.

You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, defend your identity, or worry about being misgendered. Whether you’re working through trauma, navigating relationships, or simply want therapy where your identity is affirmed, I’m here to help.

Why LGBTQ Therapy Matters

Many of my clients come to me wanting:

  • A safe place to process their identity without judgment

  • Support in navigating family, partners, or community dynamics

  • Help healing trauma while being fully seen as who they are

  • A space where their sexuality or gender is respected — or simply a non-issue

Being queer or trans doesn’t have to be the only focus of therapy. Sometimes you just want to work on life stress, work issues, or relationships in a space where you don’t have to hide any part of yourself.

My Approach to LGBTQ Therapy in Denver

If you’re wondering how this straight- and cis-passing white woman can help — that’s fair! I’m also a queer woman, and I know what it’s like to feel “not queer enough” in certain spaces.

I began my clinical journey over a decade ago at the Gender Identity Center of Colorado, working with transgender adults. Since then, I’ve supported clients across outpatient, residential, and intensive treatment settings, focusing on LGBTQ therapy in Denver.

My approach is active and collaborative: I reflect back what I hear, ask questions that help you clarify, and walk alongside you as you imagine new ways of living.

To me, queerness is possibility — sacred, creative, and bold. Therapy is where you can bring all parts of yourself, heal old wounds, and reimagine what thriving looks like.

FAQ

  • I work with LGBTQ professionals in therapy on issues related to relationships, career/work, past trauma, identity, sex, etc. Our work can focus on your identities specifically or just provide a safe space for you to address other needs.

  • It’s awesome that you know what you need right now! Finding the right fit in therapy is paramount. If you know you’d like to work with a trans therapist, for example, I’d love to find you a referral to someone who holds that identity.

  • YES. I work predominantly with transgender and non-binary folks. We know that not every trans person fits the dominant narrative of experiencing gender dysphoria and desiring medical transition. We tailor our work to you and what you want, whatever that is. You get to determine your identity, your experience, and your journey for yourself.

 

Get help from an LGBTQ therapist in Denver

Whether you want to address your identities directly or you’re looking for EMDR or to get help with your relationships, we can do that. You get to be all of yourself here. If now is the time for you to get started, click below to book your FREE consultation! I’d love to connect with you.

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Start LGBTQ Therapy in Denver

You don’t have to choose between healing, working on your relationships, and being affirmed in your identity. You can have it all.

I offer LGBTQ and trans-affirming therapy in Denver using EMDR and IFS-informed approaches to help you get down to the root of what’s holding you back.