I'm  Dr. L. Cooley (they/them), a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with LGBTQ+ teens and young adults figuring out who they are, how they fit, and how to live authentically in a world that can make that complicated. My clients come to me with all kinds of experiences—ADHD, autism, anxiety, burnout, identity questions—and together we work toward self-understanding, not self-erasure.

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I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago, and I’ve trained across therapeutic, school, and hospital settings. Along with therapy, I also provide psychological assessments to help clients better understand their strengths, challenges, and the “why” behind what they experience.

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I’m also a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. I use this framework to help families create supportive, mutually respectful homes. Encouraging them to build spaces where kids and parents learn to communicate, set boundaries, and problem-solve together instead of working against each other.

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My approach is collaborative, affirming, and rooted in realism and humor. I draw from Adlerian, REBT, and Constructivist theoretical models, but honestly? The most important part is meeting people exactly where they are. My office is a judgment-free zone full of fidgets, grounding tools, and space to show up as your whole self (even the parts you usually keep hidden). Therapy isn’t about perfection; it’s about movement, honesty, and permission to be human.

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When I’m not in session, I’m probably deep in my latest hyperfixation, spending time with my wife, exploring life through my camera lens, taking trivia night a little too seriously, or passionately cheering on the Detroit Lions.