LGBTQ+ & Asian American Therapists in Washington State
Affirming online therapy for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Asian American Washingtonians — Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Olympia, and beyond. No code-switching. No explaining yourself. Just care that meets you where you are.
Private pay · HSA/FSA accepted · Out-of-network superbills · How payment works
Washington's LGBTQ+
community deserves
more than allyship
Washington State is home to one of the Pacific Northwest's most vibrant and visible LGBTQ+ communities — yet affirming, culturally competent mental health care remains hard to find. Too many LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Washingtonians still sit across from therapists who treat queerness as a footnote, or who ask their BIPOC clients to educate them mid-session. They deserve a place where all of them can be seen and understood.
At Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective, our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying — bringing lived experience alongside rigorous clinical training. Whether you're in Seattle navigating the pressures of visibility, in Spokane dealing with isolation as a queer person, or anywhere across Washington seeking care that honors your whole self — we're here for you.
We offer 100% telehealth therapy across Washington, meaning you can access affirming care from your home, or wherever you feel safest — without the commute, the waiting room, or the exhausting performance of being "presentable."
- Williams Institute, UCLA — Adult LGBT Population in the United States (2023)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness — LGBTQI
- The Trevor Project — 2022 Washington state data, ages 13–24
- KFF — Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health (2023)
Affirming mental health care
across all of life's challenges
Evidence-based, identity-affirming therapy for the full spectrum of mental health and relationship needs — available to all Washingtonians via telehealth.
Serving LGBTQ+ Washingtonians
from every corner of the state
Because we're 100% telehealth, geography is never a barrier to affirming care. We serve clients across all of Washington.
LGBTQ+ Therapy for Seattle
Affirming therapy for Seattle's expansive LGBTQ+ community — from Capitol Hill to the Central District, the South End to Northgate. Specialized support for tech industry stressors, high-visibility queer life, and Seattle's culturally rich BIPOC communities.
Queer-Affirming Therapy in Tacoma & the South Sound
Culturally grounded care for Tacoma's growing LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities — with understanding of military family dynamics, South Sound cultural intersections, and the particular stressors of mid-sized city queer life.
Affirming Therapy for Spokane & Eastern Washington
Affirming therapy for Spokane and Eastern Washington LGBTQ+ individuals — addressing the isolation, limited local resources, and conservative community dynamics that can make queer life east of the Cascades uniquely challenging.
LGBTQ+ and AAPI-Affirming Therapy in Bellevue & the Eastside
Online counseling for Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and the Eastside — with an understanding of the specific pressures on LGBTQ+ and AAPI professionals in the region's high-demand tech culture.
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Therapy in Olympia & South Puget Sound
Affirming telehealth for Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater — serving Washington's capital region, its progressive communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals connected to state government and education.
Online LGBTQ+ Therapy Anywhere in Washington
Everett, Bellingham, Vancouver, Kennewick, Yakima, Wenatchee, and beyond — telehealth means affirming care reaches every ZIP code in Washington, including rural communities where affirming providers are few and far between.
All sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. As long as you are in Washington State during your session, we can work together — whether you're in a city, a suburb, a rural community, or anywhere in between.
Not just affirming —
deeply, genuinely inclusive
Washington has no shortage of therapists. Here's why LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Washingtonians keep choosing Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective.
Lived Identity, Not Just Training
Our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying. You won't spend session time explaining what it's like to be queer, to navigate family dynamics as a person of color, or to feel the weight of minority stress. We already know — and we build from there.
No Code-Switching Required
Bring your slang, your community references, your cultural context. RCCC is a space where you can be your full, unedited self without worrying about making your therapist comfortable.
Intersectional by Design
We hold race, sexuality, gender, culture, and family systems all at once — because your identities don't exist in separate boxes, and neither should your therapy. We treat the whole person, not isolated symptoms.
Accessible Across Washington
100% telehealth with flexible scheduling means you can access affirming care whether you're in downtown Seattle or a rural Eastern Washington town. Geography should never be a barrier to getting the support you deserve.
Your care,
on your terms
Paying privately puts you — not an insurance company — in charge of your care: what goes on record, who you see, and how the work unfolds.
HSA & FSA cards accepted · Monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement · Fees discussed in your free consultation
Schedule a Free Consultation- Your privacy stays yours When you pay privately and don't submit for reimbursement, no diagnosis is required to begin and no insurer reviews your records. You decide what goes on file.
- A specialist you choose Your options aren't limited to your plan's network list. Choose a clinician for their training and lived experience — including an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who shares your community.
- You and your therapist, no one else No insurer session limits or approvals. You and your therapist decide how often you meet, how long you continue, and how long sessions run — including 90-minute couples sessions.
Common questions from
Washington clients
Answers to the questions we hear most often from LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Washingtonians considering therapy.
Yes — all sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, which means we can work with any client located in Washington State during their session. Whether you're in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellevue, Olympia, Everett, Bellingham, or any other city or community in the state, geography is never a barrier to accessing care. The only requirement is that you are physically present in Washington at the time of your session.
Yes. Every clinician who works with Washington clients is licensed in Washington, and all sessions meet Washington's telehealth requirements. Our founder, Harry Dixon, holds a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor license (LMHC #LH60684311) issued by the Washington State Department of Health and is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. We also see clients in California, Oregon, and New York.
Our therapy is private pay, with one exception: Harry Dixon is our only clinician in-network with Cigna. If you pay privately and don't submit for reimbursement, no diagnosis is required to begin and no insurer reviews your records — and you choose your clinician for fit rather than from a network list. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide monthly superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We'll go over fees during your free consultation — reach out here or call 619.363.4674.
Often, yes. Many PPO plans reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network therapy, and we provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurer. A superbill includes a diagnosis, so whether to submit one is your choice — some clients prefer to keep their care completely private. Before you start, it helps to call your insurer and ask about your out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits, your deductible, and whether telehealth is covered.
Many therapists in Washington identify as "LGBTQ+ affirming" — but affirmation isn't the same as deep understanding. At RCCC, our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying, meaning clients get to work with therapists who walk the walk, not just talk the talk. We specialize in the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity, racial identity, and cultural background — a combination that remains genuinely rare, even in Seattle. We also offer sex therapy with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, which distinguishes us from most general LGBTQ+ therapists in the state. Learn more about our LGBTQ+ therapy.
Yes. Our Washington-licensed clinicians provide evaluations for gender-affirming care and, when clinically appropriate, letters of support for gender-affirming surgery. We approach these evaluations from an affirming, informed consent framework — not a gatekeeping one. Learn more about evaluations for gender-affirming care.
Absolutely. Washington State — and the Seattle-Bellevue metro in particular — is home to a large and fast-growing Asian American population, and RCCC is deeply committed to serving AAPI clients. Harry brings both lived experience as an Asian American and specialized clinical training to address the unique mental health challenges Asian American Washingtonians face — including intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, model minority myth pressure, family dynamics shaped by cultural silence, and the intersection of AAPI identity with LGBTQ+ experience. We work with clients across diverse Asian communities including Chinese American, Filipino American, Vietnamese American, Korean American, Japanese American, South Asian American, and multiracial Asian clients throughout Washington. Learn more about our Asian American therapy.
The easiest way to start is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. During that call, we'll hear a little about what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and get a sense of whether we're the right fit — no commitment, no pressure. If you prefer, you can also reach us directly at 619.363.4674. We typically respond to all inquiries within one to two business days.
Licensed & accepting clients in 4 states
Online therapy — from wherever you feel most comfortable and safe.
Washingtonians deserve therapists who
understand them
Schedule a free consultation and experience the difference of therapy with clinicians who share your community, hold your full identity, and know how to help.
Private pay · HSA/FSA accepted · Monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
Questions? Call us at 619.363.4674 or send a message