LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Westborough, MA

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Mynette H Shifman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, WHNP, FNP
1 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01581
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of diverse healthcare experience. I provide compassionate mental health support and pharmacologic care to individuals and families, with a special focus on the perinatal and postpartum periods. I also support clients navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of perimenopause and menopause, helping them manage transitions with care and understanding. I manage depressive, anxiety, adjustment, ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of diverse healthcare experience. I provide compassionate mental health support and pharmacologic care to individuals and families, with a special focus on the perinatal and postpartum periods. I also support clients navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of perimenopause and menopause, helping them manage transitions with care and understanding. I manage depressive, anxiety, adjustment, ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
(774) 344-5594 View (774) 344-5594
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Shanise Perez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01581
Accepting New Patients with Immediate availability. Pease email Admin(at sign)PBHealthLLC.com to have an intake form sent to you. With experience in treating both children and adults, We believe mental health is the foundation of an individual's over-all health. We focus on an integrative treatment approach with an emphasis on making life changes in addition to treatment with medication. We work with my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique stressors and pressure of everyday life in order to create a well-rounded treatment plan
Accepting New Patients with Immediate availability. Pease email Admin(at sign)PBHealthLLC.com to have an intake form sent to you. With experience in treating both children and adults, We believe mental health is the foundation of an individual's over-all health. We focus on an integrative treatment approach with an emphasis on making life changes in addition to treatment with medication. We work with my clients to develop an understanding of their own unique stressors and pressure of everyday life in order to create a well-rounded treatment plan
(774) 214-2829 View (774) 214-2829
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Susan Gagnon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am also experienced working with LGBTQIA+ community as well as medically complex individuals.
Nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new patients. I have extensive experience with medication management treating ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. I have worked in psychiatry for over 20 years and I have a diverse medical background. I consider many factors that can lead to mood symptoms including life circumstances as well as medical causes. I offer options and approaches that can be used to address your specific needs. I embrace a holistic approach to care, and I am knowledgeable with supplementation for additional support.
I am also experienced working with LGBTQIA+ community as well as medically complex individuals.
Nice to meet you! I am currently accepting new patients. I have extensive experience with medication management treating ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. I have worked in psychiatry for over 20 years and I have a diverse medical background. I consider many factors that can lead to mood symptoms including life circumstances as well as medical causes. I offer options and approaches that can be used to address your specific needs. I embrace a holistic approach to care, and I am knowledgeable with supplementation for additional support.
(508) 233-4219 View (508) 233-4219
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Savina Nicole (Nikki) Setze
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, RN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and particularly enjoy working with young adults/university students and LGBTQ+/gender-diverse individuals.
Accepting new patients for medication management! To request an appointment, please send me an email with details on what I can help you with, insurance plan info, and best days/times for scheduling a 60-min intake appointment. Office hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays 10:30am-6:30pm and Fridays 10:30am-4:30pm. The office is closed Mondays and weekends.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and particularly enjoy working with young adults/university students and LGBTQ+/gender-diverse individuals.
Accepting new patients for medication management! To request an appointment, please send me an email with details on what I can help you with, insurance plan info, and best days/times for scheduling a 60-min intake appointment. Office hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays 10:30am-6:30pm and Fridays 10:30am-4:30pm. The office is closed Mondays and weekends.
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Timothy Clynch
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN , FNP-C, PMHNP
Online Only
If you’re LGBTQ+ and dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or trouble focusing, you’re not alone.
Personalized Psychiatric Care, Therapeutic Support, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and support for the LGBTQ+ Community. I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
If you’re LGBTQ+ and dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or trouble focusing, you’re not alone.
Personalized Psychiatric Care, Therapeutic Support, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and support for the LGBTQ+ Community. I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
(857) 370-6903 View (857) 370-6903
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Vibrant Minds and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Boston, MA 02114
Both providers have a special interest in substance abuse treatment, the LGBTQ & first responders comnnuity, Carmen is a native Spanish speaker (se tabla Espanol) who also provides psychotherapy.
WMW offers initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management, medical weight loss solutions, and bioidentical hormone replacement.
Both providers have a special interest in substance abuse treatment, the LGBTQ & first responders comnnuity, Carmen is a native Spanish speaker (se tabla Espanol) who also provides psychotherapy.
WMW offers initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management, medical weight loss solutions, and bioidentical hormone replacement.
(339) 218-5822 View (339) 218-5822
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Mark Monfasani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02466
I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in.
I prescribe medications and recommend non-pharmaceutical treatments, as well as providing assessments, diagnosis and psychotherapy. I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in.
I prescribe medications and recommend non-pharmaceutical treatments, as well as providing assessments, diagnosis and psychotherapy. I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
(781) 660-1604 View (781) 660-1604
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True Self Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
At True Self Mental Health, I provide affirming psychiatric care and medication management for LGBTQ+ kids, teens, and adults.
Affirming psychiatric care & medication management for LGBTQ+ folks in MA & NH. Your identity isn’t a symptom—it’s the foundation. I view medication as a tool for freedom, not 'numbing out.' Together, we’ll quiet the noise so you can feel biologically supported and grounded. It’s time you finally felt like your true self again.
At True Self Mental Health, I provide affirming psychiatric care and medication management for LGBTQ+ kids, teens, and adults.
Affirming psychiatric care & medication management for LGBTQ+ folks in MA & NH. Your identity isn’t a symptom—it’s the foundation. I view medication as a tool for freedom, not 'numbing out.' Together, we’ll quiet the noise so you can feel biologically supported and grounded. It’s time you finally felt like your true self again.
(603) 239-2309 View (603) 239-2309
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Samuel Sheffield
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
I work with a broad range of adults but have special expertise in psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, college mental health, and LGBTQ populations.
If your mental health challenges are hindering your personal, academic, or professional life, and you are ready to ask for help, you have taken a significant step by starting your search. I would like to help you find a path to greater well-being. My approach begins with a consultation to discuss your concerns and treatment options.
I work with a broad range of adults but have special expertise in psychopharmacology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, college mental health, and LGBTQ populations.
If your mental health challenges are hindering your personal, academic, or professional life, and you are ready to ask for help, you have taken a significant step by starting your search. I would like to help you find a path to greater well-being. My approach begins with a consultation to discuss your concerns and treatment options.
(617) 440-3579 View (617) 440-3579
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Chelsea Cosner
Psychiatrist, MD
Boston, MA 02110
Chelsea Cosner, MD completed their training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, consistently ranked as one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the country. Dr. Cosner is board certified in child and adolescent and general psychiatry. They have experience working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Cosner’s areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD and ASD, trauma and gender and sexual identity. They have presented nationally and internationally on these topics. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Chelsea Cosner, MD completed their training in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, consistently ranked as one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the country. Dr. Cosner is board certified in child and adolescent and general psychiatry. They have experience working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Cosner’s areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD and ASD, trauma and gender and sexual identity. They have presented nationally and internationally on these topics. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Maryland.
(617) 214-0992 View (617) 214-0992
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Emily S. Knowles
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, MA, MAT
Boston, MA 02114
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
As a Yale trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with a Master's Degree in Psychology, and extensive training in both psychiatry and psychology, I will provide holistic, comprehensive, person-centered care. My commitment to you, is to not only treat the most overt symptoms currently showing up, but explore all contributing factors, and root causes, to develop a deeper understanding of how to best meet your goals. From this full-scope of awareness, and global insight, we will collaboratively work to create an integrative care plan that brings meaningful, sustainable, changes that improve your quality of life, and overall wellbeing.
(413) 216-4543 View (413) 216-4543
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Eva Gillespie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are coping with Mental Health challenges, life becomes even more complicated. Having a foundation that supports you through your journey can expedite healing and bring joy back into your life. I would be honored to be a part of your success story.
If you are coping with Mental Health challenges, life becomes even more complicated. Having a foundation that supports you through your journey can expedite healing and bring joy back into your life. I would be honored to be a part of your success story.
(520) 614-4705 View (520) 614-4705
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Empowered Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNPBC
3 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02459
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
We are a group of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with a passion for helping individuals identify their goals in mental health and approaching those goals holistically. Considering medication can be daunting, but our team takes the time to assist those to make informed decisions that would best suit them!
(781) 650-7912 View (781) 650-7912
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Donald A. Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 22 years of experience as a physician and 13 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. I do not accept insurance, so I am able to spend more time with you than in-network providers. I have caring administrative support staff.
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 22 years of experience as a physician and 13 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. I do not accept insurance, so I am able to spend more time with you than in-network providers. I have caring administrative support staff.
(413) 207-9189 View (413) 207-9189
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Daniel A. Gonzalez
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Online Only
I am skilled in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including personality disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma-related disorders. Additionally, I work with individuals who have experienced stressors related to, but not limited to, self-esteem, self-acceptance, relationship challenges, professional/ academic concerns, emotional instability, significant life changes, sociopolitical stress, trauma, shame, guilt, grief, loss, and discontentment. My goal is to help individuals overcome their mental health challenges so they can lead a life with less distress and greater fulfillment.
I am skilled in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including personality disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma-related disorders. Additionally, I work with individuals who have experienced stressors related to, but not limited to, self-esteem, self-acceptance, relationship challenges, professional/ academic concerns, emotional instability, significant life changes, sociopolitical stress, trauma, shame, guilt, grief, loss, and discontentment. My goal is to help individuals overcome their mental health challenges so they can lead a life with less distress and greater fulfillment.
(508) 859-7833 View (508) 859-7833
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Jacqueline Buchanan
Psychiatrist, MD
Boston, MA 02116
At Webster Clinic, we specialize in working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and immigrant populations, often exploring questions of identity and intersectionality in the context of life transitions.
I am curious and attuned to your inner experiences, while considering how the relational ecosystem in which you exist impacts you and how you impact this ecosystem. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy, each infused with psychodynamic and family systems principals. I provide trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes your feeling safe and you setting the pace of our work together. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, my diagnostic skills, medical training, and psychopharmacological expertise mean I am well-equipped for complexity, identifying key pieces of the puzzle, and medication management when indicated.
At Webster Clinic, we specialize in working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and immigrant populations, often exploring questions of identity and intersectionality in the context of life transitions.
I am curious and attuned to your inner experiences, while considering how the relational ecosystem in which you exist impacts you and how you impact this ecosystem. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy, each infused with psychodynamic and family systems principals. I provide trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes your feeling safe and you setting the pace of our work together. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, my diagnostic skills, medical training, and psychopharmacological expertise mean I am well-equipped for complexity, identifying key pieces of the puzzle, and medication management when indicated.
(857) 703-2052 View (857) 703-2052
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Justin Marotta
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
I am the founder and owner of Boston Psychiatric Services. I am an ANCC board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I aim to establish individualized and comprehensive care to clients that promotes resilience, growth, and fosters one’s ability to cope and manage with life’s struggles. I have extensive experience in the field of psychiatry & behavioral health, having previously worked in a variety of settings including corrections, adult inpatient, adolescent and adult residential, partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient, and schools.
I am the founder and owner of Boston Psychiatric Services. I am an ANCC board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I aim to establish individualized and comprehensive care to clients that promotes resilience, growth, and fosters one’s ability to cope and manage with life’s struggles. I have extensive experience in the field of psychiatry & behavioral health, having previously worked in a variety of settings including corrections, adult inpatient, adolescent and adult residential, partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient, and schools.
(857) 858-3114 View (857) 858-3114
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Anthony DiBartolomeo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Online Only
I partner with LGBTQ+ adults, young adults and all individuals undergoing life transitions to provide compassionate psychiatric support that blends therapy and medication management in a safe, collaborative space.
I offer therapy and medication management in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My work is grounded in the belief that effective treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll take the time to understand your experiences, clarify your goals, and create a treatment plan that feels thoughtful, personalized, and sustainable.
I partner with LGBTQ+ adults, young adults and all individuals undergoing life transitions to provide compassionate psychiatric support that blends therapy and medication management in a safe, collaborative space.
I offer therapy and medication management in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My work is grounded in the belief that effective treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll take the time to understand your experiences, clarify your goals, and create a treatment plan that feels thoughtful, personalized, and sustainable.
(617) 622-5650 View (617) 622-5650
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Ineida Barros
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01610
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people need a little help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people need a little help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
(508) 403-9162 View (508) 403-9162
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Renee Marie Garbitt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, C-NP, PMHNP
Serves Area
In addition to our commitment to excellence in Psychiatric Care, We are now offering emotionally supportive weight management with the use of GLP-1 based medications. We continue with our commitment to the synergy of psychological and physiological wellness in order to optimize outcomes so you may achieve the best version of yourself. At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs.
In addition to our commitment to excellence in Psychiatric Care, We are now offering emotionally supportive weight management with the use of GLP-1 based medications. We continue with our commitment to the synergy of psychological and physiological wellness in order to optimize outcomes so you may achieve the best version of yourself. At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs.
(508) 886-3921 View (508) 886-3921

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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.

How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.