LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Canton, CT
I enjoy working with adults, individually and as couples in addressing a wide range of issues. We will explore your family of origin as you gain greater insight into life schemas and patterns and develop coping strategies and communication skills. Substance abuse and dependency and domestic violence fall under my areas of expertise as well. I use trauma informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dbt, tapping, Internal Family Systems, talk therapy and somatic therapy.
I enjoy working with adults, individually and as couples in addressing a wide range of issues. We will explore your family of origin as you gain greater insight into life schemas and patterns and develop coping strategies and communication skills. Substance abuse and dependency and domestic violence fall under my areas of expertise as well. I use trauma informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dbt, tapping, Internal Family Systems, talk therapy and somatic therapy.
Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly!
While I have over a decade of experience, you are the expert on you. We use our time in my office to laugh, cry, and explore through all the most important parts of who you are. My goal is to help you identify themes and patterns that have helped and hurt along your way. Then we roll up our selves and start weeding what's not serving anymore.
Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly!
While I have over a decade of experience, you are the expert on you. We use our time in my office to laugh, cry, and explore through all the most important parts of who you are. My goal is to help you identify themes and patterns that have helped and hurt along your way. Then we roll up our selves and start weeding what's not serving anymore.
Sometimes, we just need more support to feel our best and you deserve to feel fulfilled and empowered to live your best life. A lot of us have experienced a traumatic event, intrusive thoughts, unpleasant experiences and/or relationships that may be responsible for ongoing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Everyday life stressors, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression can be very difficult to manage on your own. I am passionate about helping others to feel their best, learn REAL skills that will help reduce these negative symptoms so you can feel empowered and FREE to move forward with living a fulfilling life.
Sometimes, we just need more support to feel our best and you deserve to feel fulfilled and empowered to live your best life. A lot of us have experienced a traumatic event, intrusive thoughts, unpleasant experiences and/or relationships that may be responsible for ongoing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Everyday life stressors, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression can be very difficult to manage on your own. I am passionate about helping others to feel their best, learn REAL skills that will help reduce these negative symptoms so you can feel empowered and FREE to move forward with living a fulfilling life.
Welcome! If you are here, chances are that you are looking for help. That's okay! Everyone needs help sometimes. In my experience, it's better to ask for it and get it than to struggle and continue to beat yourself up over things. Even for people who don't believe they need counseling/therapy, there are many things they could work on to improve themselves. Whether it's relationships, school or career performance, problem solving or just wanting to become a better person, I believe I can help. Don't you deserve a better, happier life?
Welcome! If you are here, chances are that you are looking for help. That's okay! Everyone needs help sometimes. In my experience, it's better to ask for it and get it than to struggle and continue to beat yourself up over things. Even for people who don't believe they need counseling/therapy, there are many things they could work on to improve themselves. Whether it's relationships, school or career performance, problem solving or just wanting to become a better person, I believe I can help. Don't you deserve a better, happier life?
I now specialize in Adult and Couples work surrounding major life stressors and transitions, and am an LGBTQ+ Ally.
I pride myself on creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self, feel safe to express their thoughts, and be their guide in navigating challenging times in their lives. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples. I take an approach focused on healthy communication and attachment-based therapy. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, in working with individuals and symptoms of anxiety and stress.
I now specialize in Adult and Couples work surrounding major life stressors and transitions, and am an LGBTQ+ Ally.
I pride myself on creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self, feel safe to express their thoughts, and be their guide in navigating challenging times in their lives. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples. I take an approach focused on healthy communication and attachment-based therapy. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, in working with individuals and symptoms of anxiety and stress.
I believe that change is quite possible, though often difficult. The good part is that you are taking that first big step by contacting me! I enjoy working with adults and adolescents in individual, couples, and family sessions. I have a strong foundation in multiple therapeutic approaches that I can call on to meet your specific needs. My passion is guiding individuals toward insight and the ability to discover their happiest, and most vital, fulfilled, and authentic selves!
I believe that change is quite possible, though often difficult. The good part is that you are taking that first big step by contacting me! I enjoy working with adults and adolescents in individual, couples, and family sessions. I have a strong foundation in multiple therapeutic approaches that I can call on to meet your specific needs. My passion is guiding individuals toward insight and the ability to discover their happiest, and most vital, fulfilled, and authentic selves!
Life can be difficult and no one gets by without some pain at different points in their life. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify and change how they are interacting to achieve better relationships and outcomes-to help you lead happier, healthier, more contented lives. I enjoy working with people on the myriad of issues during the course of a relationship and family life-in life in general. I'm licensed and dedicated in working with addictions and marriage and family issues. Let's meet and discuss how we can work together to meet your goals.
Life can be difficult and no one gets by without some pain at different points in their life. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify and change how they are interacting to achieve better relationships and outcomes-to help you lead happier, healthier, more contented lives. I enjoy working with people on the myriad of issues during the course of a relationship and family life-in life in general. I'm licensed and dedicated in working with addictions and marriage and family issues. Let's meet and discuss how we can work together to meet your goals.
Currently Taking New Clients. At Beyond Therapy I take a holistic approach to treating clients by concentrating on healing and strengthening from the “inside out!” I offer services to treat clients at all phases of life. I want to help you be your ”best self” by addressing every unique emotional and physical need. I treat adults, couples, adolescents, as well as children and families. I utilize several treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to meet the specific needs of my clients. Therapy will focus on the here and now, helping clients to move forward!
Currently Taking New Clients. At Beyond Therapy I take a holistic approach to treating clients by concentrating on healing and strengthening from the “inside out!” I offer services to treat clients at all phases of life. I want to help you be your ”best self” by addressing every unique emotional and physical need. I treat adults, couples, adolescents, as well as children and families. I utilize several treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to meet the specific needs of my clients. Therapy will focus on the here and now, helping clients to move forward!
Life is full of chaos and uncertainty right now. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, worries, sadness or grief. You may have had to deal with many life changes, some that you want and some that you don't. It makes sense to feel off, overwhelmed, and like you lost your footing. Sometimes we all need to take a moment to breathe, regroup and learn how to adapt to life’s challenges. Clients come to me to feel seen, heard and sort through what is happening for them. They have overcome challenges in life and now want to find peace and healing. They want to be confident, calm, and true to themselves.
Life is full of chaos and uncertainty right now. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, worries, sadness or grief. You may have had to deal with many life changes, some that you want and some that you don't. It makes sense to feel off, overwhelmed, and like you lost your footing. Sometimes we all need to take a moment to breathe, regroup and learn how to adapt to life’s challenges. Clients come to me to feel seen, heard and sort through what is happening for them. They have overcome challenges in life and now want to find peace and healing. They want to be confident, calm, and true to themselves.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relationship challenges, facing low self-worth, or moving through a major transition. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm, empathetic space where your story is heard, your experiences are honored, and healing can begin.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relationship challenges, facing low self-worth, or moving through a major transition. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm, empathetic space where your story is heard, your experiences are honored, and healing can begin.
I believe that we all have great potential and with help, we can achieve our personal goals. The therapeutic process is to help you to become your best self. I love to join with my clients in this process.
I believe that we all have great potential and with help, we can achieve our personal goals. The therapeutic process is to help you to become your best self. I love to join with my clients in this process.
What if the way you see yourself makes sense because of what you've been through? The beliefs we hold about ourselves are rarely formed in isolation. They develop through our relationships, early experiences, and the ways we learned to adapt to our environment. The strategies that once helped us cope can later show up as anxiety, self-criticism, conflict in relationships, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in familiar patterns. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that every part of us serves a purpose.
What if the way you see yourself makes sense because of what you've been through? The beliefs we hold about ourselves are rarely formed in isolation. They develop through our relationships, early experiences, and the ways we learned to adapt to our environment. The strategies that once helped us cope can later show up as anxiety, self-criticism, conflict in relationships, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in familiar patterns. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that every part of us serves a purpose.
Welcome! Sometimes change and uncertainty feel like the only constant in life and we get overwhelmed. At other times we feel stuck, possibly not taking action we know is in our best interest due to emotions connected to issues and past events. I am here to provide you with a safe, caring and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. When we better understand why we feel the way we do, we can transform the beliefs and release the stuck emotions that limit us. My goal is to empower you to be more able to weather life's storms, respond to challenges, and make the positive changes you want.
Welcome! Sometimes change and uncertainty feel like the only constant in life and we get overwhelmed. At other times we feel stuck, possibly not taking action we know is in our best interest due to emotions connected to issues and past events. I am here to provide you with a safe, caring and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. When we better understand why we feel the way we do, we can transform the beliefs and release the stuck emotions that limit us. My goal is to empower you to be more able to weather life's storms, respond to challenges, and make the positive changes you want.
You've spent years achieving, performing, and holding it all together for everyone else. However, deep down you feel like you’re not enough, and you can never do enough. The accolades have left you feeling empty. You’re tired of feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. You’re ready for some relief from your daily anxiety. You’ve mastered external measures of success, but now you want to get more curious about your inner world with the same level of drive. You’re ready to feel ease, purpose, and worthy. Whether you're a driven professional, boarding school student, or medical professional, you're in the right place.
You've spent years achieving, performing, and holding it all together for everyone else. However, deep down you feel like you’re not enough, and you can never do enough. The accolades have left you feeling empty. You’re tired of feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. You’re ready for some relief from your daily anxiety. You’ve mastered external measures of success, but now you want to get more curious about your inner world with the same level of drive. You’re ready to feel ease, purpose, and worthy. Whether you're a driven professional, boarding school student, or medical professional, you're in the right place.
I gain my experience from working with individuals with substance abuse, chronic to minor depression & anxiety symptoms, perinatal/postpartum and LGBTQ+.
During therapy I remain open and supportive while providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment to assist individuals with Solution-Focused Therapy. Are you ready to take this investment to the next step in working on your wellbeing? I am strong willed as shown through my determination and engagement during services along side you. I consider you as a teammate working in parallel in finding solutions.
I gain my experience from working with individuals with substance abuse, chronic to minor depression & anxiety symptoms, perinatal/postpartum and LGBTQ+.
During therapy I remain open and supportive while providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment to assist individuals with Solution-Focused Therapy. Are you ready to take this investment to the next step in working on your wellbeing? I am strong willed as shown through my determination and engagement during services along side you. I consider you as a teammate working in parallel in finding solutions.
IN-PERSON appointments in Farmington. My goal is to create a warm, safe and confidential space allowing you to discuss mental health and life problems. My ideal client is someone who is wanting to focus on improving their mental health and/or relationships. I am a caring professional who offers non-judgmental counseling support. Working with me will allow you to openly self-reflect and find positive ways forward to cope with your concerns. I help clients with mental health problems as well as clients dealing with difficult personal, home, work, relationship and caretaking concerns.
IN-PERSON appointments in Farmington. My goal is to create a warm, safe and confidential space allowing you to discuss mental health and life problems. My ideal client is someone who is wanting to focus on improving their mental health and/or relationships. I am a caring professional who offers non-judgmental counseling support. Working with me will allow you to openly self-reflect and find positive ways forward to cope with your concerns. I help clients with mental health problems as well as clients dealing with difficult personal, home, work, relationship and caretaking concerns.
Hello everyone!
As a Registered Play Therapist and trained Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provider, I work to empower clients to find what is missing in their lives through talk or through play. I attended the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut for both my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents and their families, however, I have experience with and enjoy serving all populations.
Hello everyone!
As a Registered Play Therapist and trained Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provider, I work to empower clients to find what is missing in their lives through talk or through play. I attended the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut for both my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with Children and Adolescents and their families, however, I have experience with and enjoy serving all populations.
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Relationship Success - by Growth and Development
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MSEd, CHT
Hartford, CT 06106
You’re willing, capable, and want to SOLVE problems—but little seems to work when it comes to your relationship. The same arguments keep showing up, connection feels harder to find, and small things set off big reactions. You may be feeling distant, walking on eggshells, or wondering how it got this hard. These relationship issues are painful, but they can also be workable if you start addressing them today. In our sessions, we can clear through what’s stuck and acquire tools to communicate, reconnect, and feel like you’re on the same TEAM again, sparking passion. Things may be strained now, but this doesn’t have to be the end.
You’re willing, capable, and want to SOLVE problems—but little seems to work when it comes to your relationship. The same arguments keep showing up, connection feels harder to find, and small things set off big reactions. You may be feeling distant, walking on eggshells, or wondering how it got this hard. These relationship issues are painful, but they can also be workable if you start addressing them today. In our sessions, we can clear through what’s stuck and acquire tools to communicate, reconnect, and feel like you’re on the same TEAM again, sparking passion. Things may be strained now, but this doesn’t have to be the end.
Changing Faces is a queer, owned therapy practice committed to creating safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folx.
My specialty includes, but is not limited to gender identity development, intersectionality, codependency, coping skills, emotional regulation, family conflict, life transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, and self-esteem. The goal is to create a sense of safety and resilience for individuals, both in the therapeutic setting and in the community.
Changing Faces is a queer, owned therapy practice committed to creating safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folx.
My specialty includes, but is not limited to gender identity development, intersectionality, codependency, coping skills, emotional regulation, family conflict, life transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, and self-esteem. The goal is to create a sense of safety and resilience for individuals, both in the therapeutic setting and in the community.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer, trans, ethically non-monogamous, or kinky?
Rainbow Counseling is a practice that specializes in therapy for LGBTQ+ people, couples, families and allies. We use evidence based therapies like CBT, DBT, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing to treat mental health concerns and stress. Our clinicians are experienced providing AASECT informed sex therapy and evaluations for HRT and gender affirming surgeries
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer, trans, ethically non-monogamous, or kinky?
Rainbow Counseling is a practice that specializes in therapy for LGBTQ+ people, couples, families and allies. We use evidence based therapies like CBT, DBT, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing to treat mental health concerns and stress. Our clinicians are experienced providing AASECT informed sex therapy and evaluations for HRT and gender affirming surgeries
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.