LGBTQIA+ Poly & Open Relationship Therapists

Isaac

Archuleta

LPC

He/They

After confronting devastating questions of sexuality and gender with parents who pastored a conservative church, Isaac quickly realized there were very few resources for his family. He also learned that there were very few safe places where he could learn about his true identity without judgment or predetermined agendas. Over 10 years later, Isaac has grown the iAmClinic team to 10+ therapists and launched a sister company, iAmCouncil, to provide life and relationship coaching to individuals nationwide!

I chose counseling because I was once a young closeted kid that felt incredibly lonely, anxious, and lost. In wanting to heal and grow, it was important for me to find the answers for kids like me and families like mine, so that we could all experience the true connection and utter satisfaction I so deeply craved. It was with this motivation that iAmClinic was born. Before iAmClinic and the completion of my graduate studies, I spent time working in Child Protection and served as a project supervisor for a counseling program in the nonprofit world. I also worked in the main operating room at The Children’s Hospital.

As a professional counselor, I use the techniques and insights given to the field of talk therapy by seminal authors/researchers like Pia Mellody, Terrence Real, Peter Levine, and Bessel van der Kolk. I interweave research-based modalities like Neurofeedback, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Somatic Experiencing, as well as empirically-based theories such as Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Feminist Theory into my practice. As I stepped out of the closet with anxiety, depression, and many unwanted behavioral patterns, I saw my healing journey as not only personally necessary, but as professionally worth it. I not only wanted to talk the talk, but also walk the walk. And as a clinician I believe it is important to be equipped with the knowledge, treatment interventions, and the skills to be effective in all facets of my clients lives so that I can offer the healing that changed my life to others. I believe in therapy, not because I have read a bunch of books, but because I am one major success story. When clients walk out of my office for the last time, I want them to feel the same liberty, connectedness, and internal peace therapy helped me discover.

Credentials

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
11+ Years Of Experience
Served as Executive Director for one of the longest standing LGBTQIA+ organizations
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified
Neurofeedback trained in the Othmer Method
He is invited to speak at conferences and forums across the nation, and a contributor to The Huffington Post

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Leo

Godsey

MA Candidate

He/Him

In my own journey through life, therapy has had a profound positive impact on my confidence, happiness, energy, and sense of peace. My own healing has led me towards becoming a therapist to help heal our hurting world, one person at a time. It is my hope that we can work together to help you find love and acceptance for all of yourself and the peaceful confidence that comes with it.

I recognize that this can be quite challenging due to societal standards, expectations, and pressures that influence the stories that we tell ourselves, especially when coming out and being true to ourselves is met with resistance or worse from others. I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem, sexual or gender identity and other LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, body image, relationship/family/friendship issues, psychedelic integration, personal motivation, or fitting into societal expectations or “norms.” I am also excited to work with and support romantic monogamous or ENM relationships using the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

I am currently a graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University, with a concentration in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. I have a Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and have been in helping professional positions for the past 8 years. I have a background in Motivational Interviewing and continue to utilize a Person-Centered approach to therapy in order to individualize the therapeutic experience to what your needs are.

The connection between therapist and client continues to be shown to be incredibly important for healing, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you a bit about me. I am a gay/queer, polyamorous, white, cis-man in my early 30’s. I was raised atheist but spent time in my early adulthood exploring various religions, and now identify as spiritual and enjoy a lot of Buddhist teachings. In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, meditating, cooking, listening to podcasts and audiobooks and playing video games or board games.

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Monique

Sledd

LPC

She/Her

I graduated from the forensic psychology program at the University of Denver and started my career at a local community mental health clinic in Minnesota prior to working at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. My career has centered on addressing the needs of marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQIA+, people of color, individuals in the justice system, etc.). I have done extensive research and presentations in diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality (the layers of our identities).

My approach to therapy is to meet my client where they are at along their lifelong journey towards contentment, success, and understanding their own intersectionality. Many of us bring different “selves” with us to each interaction in life, whether that be our gender, race/ethnicity, mental health diagnosis, or attachment style. My goal is to help individuals understand how all of these parts of ourselves interact and how we can best approach a life worth living while navigating daily obstacles and life’s transitions. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing techniques, and provide both person-centered and trauma-focused treatment. My counseling style is interactive, compassionate, and collaborative with an appropriate use of humor, when applicable. We will work alongside one another as a team throughout your treatment with you leading as the expert on your life, needs, and wants the entire way.

Credentials

Master’s of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Minnesota)
Trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adults (DBT)
Certificate of Completion in Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Training from American Association of Suicidology

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Archuleta

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Godsey

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Sledd

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