You deserve a therapist who understands the complexities of being an LGBTQ+ person, not someone you have to educate.
I’m Brent Arnspiger, LCSW, a Houston-based gay therapist with more than 25 years of experience supporting LGBTQ+ adults, high-achieving professionals, and persons navigating identity, stress, and relationships.
Many of my clients come to me because they want:
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, identity questions, past wounds, or the pressure to “hold it all together,” therapy with someone who understands your world can be life-changing.
If you are an LGBTQ+ professional in Houston, this is a space created specifically for you.
My driving passion is helping others achieve the life they desire, which is why I became a therapist. I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist based in Houston, TX. I specialize in providing compassionate therapy for LGBTQIA+ folx and clients from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, I offer neurodivergent-affirming, kink-aware, and poly/CNM-competent counseling.
In my practice, I provide mental health support designed to help you reconnect with your inner strength, process trauma, and move towards a life that truly reflects your authentic self. Many clients feel a sense of relief knowing they don’t have to explain or justify their identity; instead, you can focus on your healing and growth in a place to thrive.
I specialize in empowering clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship concerns, gender identity and transitions, coming out, family rejection, and significant life transitions.
Whether you're exploring your identity, processing religious trauma, navigating polyamory, confronting internalized shame, or seeking a supportive space to thrive authentically, you are welcome here.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community. I understand how intersecting identities and systemic oppression can impact mental health. This is a space of respect and collaboration, where you’ll find understanding, validation, and evidence-based tools to support your journey, wherever it leads.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Taking the first step to reach out can begin a process of meaningful growth and support. Therapy isn’t always easy, but it can be a transformative investment in your well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for meaningful change, you're not alone. Many people face challenges like anxiety (including generalized anxiety, worry, panic, and social anxiety), depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma-related symptoms including PTSD, and the stress of navigating major life changes. I also work with clients who are coping with grief, low self-esteem, feeling burnt out, difficulty managing stress, and struggles with gender identity.
Therapy can be a space to make sense of what you’re going through and to explore new ways of responding to life’s challenges. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based work, and Psychoanalytic insight, but I always tailor our work to fit your unique story, goals, and preferences with care and curiosity.
Ready to connect? Call 281-829-8588 or click the link below to schedule your free 15-minute consultation, often available as soon as tomorrow, to answer your questions in a no-pressure, supportive space.
If you are seeking to break free from patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer a space to reflect on your early experiences, heal from relationship wounds, and explore meaningful change. We’ll work together at your pace to understand what’s holding you back and identify new ways forward.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I understand the unique challenges you may face - whether that includes navigating family dynamics, workplace discrimination, minority stress, or the ongoing journey of authentic self-expression.
My practice is trauma-informed, inclusive, and rooted in deep respect for the full complexity of who you are. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and specialize in LGBTQIA+ therapy. I strive to create a space where queer, trans, and nonbinary clients feel seen, supported, and understood - without needing to educate or explain their identity. I also welcome anyone seeking support with relationships, mental health, or simply navigating life in a complex and often overwhelming world.
Through insight, emotional exploration, and practical tools, therapy can support you in developing a more grounded, compassionate, and connected relationship with yourself and others. Wherever you are in your journey, you're welcome here.
An important component of my gender-affirming therapy includes providing support letters for gender-affirming medical procedures and surgeries. As a licensed mental health professional, I provide documentation that meets the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care requirements, which many surgeons and medical providers require before performing gender-affirming procedures. Insurance companies will require such a letter.
These letters typically document my client's gender identity, the duration of our therapy work together, their readiness for medical intervention, and my professional recommendation. My process involves thorough assessment and an ongoing therapeutic relationship to ensure my clients are well-prepared and supported throughout their transition journey. To schedule a consult to discuss your needs, click the link below for a free 15 minute consultation.