Most therapists want to be LGBTQ+ affirming. Not as many know what that actually looks like in practice.
Without the right skills, good intentions can still cause harm. Let's find out where your practice stands and get you the tools to show up for your Queer clients.
Hi, I'm Eric Sullivan (he/him)
A Queer therapist on a mission to make every practice safer for LGBTQ+ clients.
I know you care about your LGBTQ+ clients. That's not the question. The question is — do you have the tools to actually show up for them the way they need?
Most therapists weren't taught this in grad school. Not in supervision. Not anywhere. So the gap isn't about effort or intention — it's about not having someone walk you through exactly what to do.
That's where I come in. I'm Eric Sullivan, a Queer-specialized therapist, and I built Proud Practice to be that guide. It doesn't matter where you're starting from. It doesn't matter what you don't know yet. Working through this together is a safe space — no wrong questions, no judgment, just progress.
All you need is the willingness to learn. I'll walk you through the rest.
See Where Your Practice Stands →The Assessment
Find out exactly where you stand — and what to do next.
The Proud Practice Assessment evaluates your practice across the areas that actually matter to LGBTQ+ clients: intake forms, staff language, policies, and clinical approach.
What People Are Saying
Colleagues who know the work.
Eric is such a joy to collaborate and consult with. His overall demeanor is energizing and refreshing and his LGBTQ+ advocacy is expansive and comprehensive. I've always appreciated his generous, thoughtful, and intentional approach to providing feedback.
It has been a pleasure to work with Eric on a number of LGBTQ+ educational and advocacy events. He's not only an expert in the field, he is approachable and his teaching and speaking style meets people where they are at and invites them into conversation. His open and gracious spirit isn't always found in this line of work and I know it's part of what makes him so successful at what he does.
Eric is incredibly down to earth and easy to approach with questions about the LGBTQ+ community. He infuses compassion and humor into his work which helps to create a safe space for learning. Whether you have lived experience or if you're brand new to allyship, Eric is able to help you expand your understanding and knowledge of LGBTQ+ concerns.
Coming Soon — Pride Month 2026
Train your therapists.
Every clinician on your team feeling confident.
Whether you're a solo therapist leveling up your clinical skills or a group practice director ready to get your whole team trained — there's a path for you.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Clinical Training
A comprehensive training program that gives solo therapists and group practice teams the language, frameworks, and clinical skills to actually show up for LGBTQ+ clients.
- Language & terminology done right
- Affirming intake and assessment practices
- Working with specific LGBTQ+ identities and experiences
- Understanding minority stress and intersecting identities
- CEU credits — provider approval in progress
Proud Practice Certification
Get your practice certified as an LGBTQ+ Ethically Competent Provider. Signal to Queer clients that your team has done the work — and has the credentials to prove it.
- Full team training program
- Policies and procedures review
- Affirming intake and environment standards
- Proud Practice Certified badge and listing
- Ongoing support and resources