Canada’s Queer & Trans Therapists (CQTT) Directory

When searching for support, service users often ask for therapists who offer:

• Psychological Safety – a space where you can show up fully as yourself without fear of judgment, invalidation, or harm.

• Affirming Approaches – therapists who celebrate queer and trans identities, rather than pathologizing them.

• Subcultural Knowledge – understanding of queer, trans, and community-specific contexts (e.g., kink, polyamory, drag, ballroom, chosen family).

• Lived Experience – providers who share aspects of your identities or life journeys, making it easier to feel understood.

The CQTT directory was built with these values in mind. Whether you’re looking for support with mental health, relationships, identity, or life transitions, you’ll find clinicians across Canada who center affirming, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive care.

Beyond the directory: Learn about therapy

Not sure where to start? Under Resources → About Therapy at queertranstherapists.com, you’ll find plain-language guides to common questions:

• Who can provide psychotherapy services? – Learn the difference between psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists

• How do I find a therapist? – Step-by-step tips for identifying your needs and asking the right questions

• Is my therapist covered by my insurance? – What private plans actually pay for

• What about publicly funded services? – Where to find low-cost or covered options across Canada