LGBT therapists in Peoria, AZ

I specialize in supporting people looking for guidance and support in navigating their mental health journeys. My clients are individuals who feel unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to their mental health. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, and are looking for a safe and empathetic space to share their concerns.

Sanjay Kestner MC, LPC, CHST is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in sex therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sanjay received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Gonzaga University, and his master's degree in counseling from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist who specializes in men's issues. Sanjay is a sex positive and LGBTQ friendly counselor.

I am passionate about helping clients deal with overwhelming life experiences and find healing. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered (and share a laugh or two!).

I received my Masters of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2018 and have practiced with children, couples, families, and adults in multiple settings including non-profit mental health, clinics, and private practices.

I am a grief- and trauma-informed, neuro-affirming therapist who brings both professional training and lived experience to my work. I’ve personally navigated profound deaths in my life—my dad and my partner—which reshaped how I understand grief, trauma, and identity. These experiences inform how I hold space: with depth, honesty, and attunement, rather than trying to “fix” someone.

I work primarily with adults, sometimes couples or families, offering therapy, experiential interventions, and assessments, including MIGDAS-2 for adult autism. My approach is integrative, blending evidence-based modalities—like EMDR, ART, DBR, hypnotherapy, somatic work, mindfulness, and ketamine-assisted therapy—with relational and identity-centered support.

Off the clock, I share my life with my husband and two dogs, Bisbee and Rio, and value intuition, quiet reflection, and everyday moments of insight and magic. I believe lasting change comes from consistent, relational, and thoughtfully paced work—helping clients reconnect with themselves, their values, and what truly matters.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in community behavioral health and trauma-informed care, I bring both professional knowledge and genuine empathy into my sessions. I earned my Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University and have spent years supporting adults, adolescents, and families through times of transition, recovery, and growth.

My work is deeply shaped by witnessing the resilience of the human spirit—how healing becomes possible when we feel seen, supported, and safe to explore what hurts. I understand that therapy is both a brave and vulnerable step, and my intention is to create a space where you can show up as you are and begin reconnecting with your own strength and direction.

There's a point where pushing through on your own stops being resilience and starts just being exhausting. I'm Mike, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, trauma, panic, depression, and the kind of mood and identity questions that are hard to untangle alone. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and actively work with men who are ready to take their mental health seriously. I believe you already have strengths you may not be giving yourself credit for. Clients often describe me as direct, clear, and collaborative.

I’m Sarah, a therapist who helps people slow down, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have felt overlooked or misunderstood. My approach is warm, gentle, and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, DBT, and body-based techniques. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, those rebuilding trust in themselves and others. I aim to create a space that feels emotionally safe, shame-free, and even sprinkled with humor - where we can both sit in discomfort and find lightness along the way.