Queer Therapy Collective
by TableTalk GR
Find Your Support
Why Choose an Affirming Therapist?
Choosing a therapist who understands, respects, and CELEBRATES your identity is crucial. Affirming therapists provide:
Safe, nonjudgmental spaces to explore your experiences
Culturally competent care grounded in real knowledge, not assumptions
Support for navigating discrimination, dysphoria, family dynamics, and more
Celebration of your joy, resilience, and power
🌈 You deserve care that sees you, hears you, and honors all of who you are.
Affirming Therapist Network
At the Queer Therapy Collective, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, knowledgeable, and affirming care. Our network of queer and trans-affirming therapists is here to support you wherever you are on your journey. These are folks who either share these identities or who have shown theirselves to be “doing the work” to understand, support, and advocate for queer and trans communities.
Explore our trusted therapists below.
Queer and Trans Therapist Affinity Group
Being queer or trans comes with daily challenges, especially in our current social climate. And holding emotional space for others on top of that?! We can all use a little extra community and support.
Starting in August 2025, TableTalk will be hosting a monthly consultation group for queer and trans therapists. We will meet in-person at a rotating spot in the Greater Grand Rapids area.
Meeting times: 2nd Friday of every month, 10am
Link to sign up: Click here
***This group is only for folks who identify as queer or trans, and are working in or studying to be part of the therapy profession. If you are looking for other queer and trans related affinity groups, please check out the many groups available through GR Pride Center (link here).
Andi Grandy, LMFT, LPC
(she/her)
Specialties: Ages 13+. Couples, Families, & Individuals.
Pre-commitment prep, Sex Therapy, parenting/caring for family members with mental health concerns, attachment, boundaries, relationship concerns.
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: Private Pay only, $250 per session
About: Hi, I'm Andi, feelings are my superpower. I love working with couples who feel like they are having the same damn fight over and over again. I especially like working with couples who haven't waited so long that they no longer like each other, although I help those couples too. I use Emotionally Focused Couples therapy with a side of Gottman methods to help people understand each other based on what life has taught them about love and conflict, break out of their stuck cycle, and create the connection they are longing for.
More info: Click Here
Bethany Gravert, LPC
(she/her)
Specialties: Ages 10+. Individuals.
Youth/teens, trauma, ADHD, anxiety and stress management, queer and trans-affirming care
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: Variety of commercial insurances. Will work with you on keeping therapy affordable.
About: I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan and offer inclusive, affirming therapy. Counseling is a big step, and while it can be a struggle at times or feel like a lot, my hope is that you find a way to live more authentically the life you want and step into your power. We are all unique and have our own desires and goals. As your counselor, it is not my job to tell you what to do. I am here to help you through the process, provide tools, and build a relationship that better supports you as an individual. I firmly believe that counseling should be a judgement free zone and I offer unconditional positive regard as a cornerstone of my counseling style.
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Cassie Hall, LMSW
(she/her)
Specialties: Ages 16+. Individuals.
Neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: Priority Health, BCBS-MI, Blue Care Network
About: Cassie (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker who offers inclusive, affirming therapy with a focus on identity, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergent experiences such as ADHD and Autism. As a fat, queer therapist, she understands how discrimination and societal norms can impact well-being and is committed to being an ally and advocate. With experience in outpatient mental health, crisis intervention, and care coordination, Cassie can help you access the tools and inner strengths needed to move forward.
More info: Click Here
Rachael Koeson, LLMSW
(she/they)
Specialties: Adults. Individuals & Couples.
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA2S+ clients
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: BCBS, Priority Health, Medicaid
About: I’m a therapist who’s certified in a somatics-based mindfulness method and also has training in IFS, polyvagal theory, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I bring a trauma-informed approach that looks at how our personal experiences connect with oppressive systems like racism, sexism, transphobia, and anti-fat bias. I often work with neurodiverse folks, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and people who’ve experienced trauma. I focus on helping clients cultivate more self-compassion, understand their nervous systems better, feel more connected to themselves and more grounded in their bodies. My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity and care.
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Erika Crenshaw
(she/they)
Specialties: Teens & Adults. Individuals, Couples, Groups.
Trauma, Codependency, Stress
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: BCBS, BCN, Priority Health
About: Safety. Trust. Control. Esteem. Intimacy. These are the five basic, human needs that get disrupted by trauma and stress. And not getting these needs met in our lives and relationships makes life a lot more work. I want to help you make space for yourself to identify your needs. I bring a trauma informed and trauma focused lens and we will work together to help you build connections with yourself and others.
Trauma happens in relationship; so does recovery. I have a lot of training and experience in helping folks understand how they have been changed by life experiences. We can work together to find a good fit for you, whether it’s focusing on changing your thoughts, understanding your feelings better, or addressing how your body reacts and responds.
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Kelly Ahti
(she/her)
Specialties: Children, Teens, & Adults.
Grief and loss, Postpartum Parents, Trauma, Food allergies, EMDR
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: ASR, BCBS, BCN, Optum, United Health, Priority Health, Aetna
About: I help teens and adults experiencing grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. I support parents who are struggling with mood and anxiety before and after the birth of their babies and ongoing. Other areas of interest include supporting children and teens with anaphylactic food allergies and families navigating LGBTQIA issues.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches and have specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and teens who have experienced trauma.
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Alison Dault
(they/them)
Specialties: Teens & Adults. Individuals.
Chronic illness, ADHD, Non-monogomy.
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, BCN, McLaren, Priority Health, UMR, UHC, Medicare, Medicaid
About: Supporting identity work is one of my specialties, as is ADHD. I especially enjoy working with people who are trying balance work and managing chronic illnesses, fellow social services employees, and LGBTQ+ clients. I love working with neurodivergence!
My number one goal is to help you find a sense of safety and calm, so you can see your way clearly. I am trained in a variety of skills and modalities, including CBT, IFS, motivational interviewing, and EMDR. I most often use DBT skills with IFS and trauma-informed care principles to help people understand themselves, set boundaries, and connect more deeply.
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Melanie Fuentes
(she/her)
Specialties: Adults. Individuals.
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief.
Location: Virtual (Michigan) & In-person (Grand Rapids)
Insurance: Aetna, ASR, BCBS, BCN, Cigna, Medicare, Priority Health, UHC
About: I specialize in working with clients facing life stressors including anxiety, grief, PTSD, chronic medical illness, trauma, and depression. I believe therapy is a process and a journey. We will walk together on this journey and work to process thoughts, emotions and learn new ways of responding to life’s challenges. When we embrace our ability to feel and experience hard things, we learn self-love, empathy, and peace. I enjoy working with clients and developing a relationship by actively listening, advocating, and assisting in change through evidence based practices while providing a safe space for healing and growth.
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