LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Durham, CT
Compassionate heart centered counseling services. Open Minds Counseling is a group practice of Licensed Mental Health Providers dedicated to the work of helping people find wholeness and healing. Located in Durham Connecticut, we provide in-person and telehealth counseling for residents of Connecticut. Our team offers Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed treatment, EMDR, HeartMath biofeedback, expressive art therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Holistic Centered Counseling and group counseling for teens and adults. Open Minds Counseling is a women owned counseling practice.
Compassionate heart centered counseling services. Open Minds Counseling is a group practice of Licensed Mental Health Providers dedicated to the work of helping people find wholeness and healing. Located in Durham Connecticut, we provide in-person and telehealth counseling for residents of Connecticut. Our team offers Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed treatment, EMDR, HeartMath biofeedback, expressive art therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Holistic Centered Counseling and group counseling for teens and adults. Open Minds Counseling is a women owned counseling practice.
Taking the first step toward therapy is courageous, and I’m here to meet you where you are. Together we’ll create a personalized path toward healing, whatever that looks like for you specificially. I believe in the power of a safe, supportive space where you can express yourself authentically and feel seen. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, or overwhelm, we can work together to help you explore and process your emotions. With my experience working with children, teens, and adults, I’m here to guide you to self-awareness, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.
Taking the first step toward therapy is courageous, and I’m here to meet you where you are. Together we’ll create a personalized path toward healing, whatever that looks like for you specificially. I believe in the power of a safe, supportive space where you can express yourself authentically and feel seen. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, or overwhelm, we can work together to help you explore and process your emotions. With my experience working with children, teens, and adults, I’m here to guide you to self-awareness, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
You're mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically exhausted from it all. On the outside, you may look like you’re keeping it all together, while internally you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, depression, OCD, emotional overwhelm, or the weight of constantly feeling responsible for everything and everyone. Therapy offers a space to finally breathe. We help clients slow down, better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, quiet self-criticism, and reconnect with what they need so they can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves.
You're mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically exhausted from it all. On the outside, you may look like you’re keeping it all together, while internally you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, depression, OCD, emotional overwhelm, or the weight of constantly feeling responsible for everything and everyone. Therapy offers a space to finally breathe. We help clients slow down, better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, quiet self-criticism, and reconnect with what they need so they can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves.
Congratulations on taking a step towards change and feeling better! I have worked with individuals, couples and families in residential and outpatient settings. I am EMDR Certified and use EMDR to help clients recover from traumatic, disturbing and shame-based memories. I use a variety of techniques such as CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt and psychoeducational modalities. I work with clients to find the motivation to change their unsatisfying patterns by empowering them to identify, express and prioritize needs and to stay focused on their goals.
Congratulations on taking a step towards change and feeling better! I have worked with individuals, couples and families in residential and outpatient settings. I am EMDR Certified and use EMDR to help clients recover from traumatic, disturbing and shame-based memories. I use a variety of techniques such as CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt and psychoeducational modalities. I work with clients to find the motivation to change their unsatisfying patterns by empowering them to identify, express and prioritize needs and to stay focused on their goals.
Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience treating children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I am honored to help my clients travel their individual paths. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.
Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience treating children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I am honored to help my clients travel their individual paths. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.
My belief is in whole heart healing...that is, healing of the mind, body and soul. I believe that people have the tools to help heal themselves, but with all of the toxic energy that is around us, those tools get buried or are forgotten. I like to see myself as a conduit for the person's change, evolution and healing. The way I work with clients is to help them find those tools within themselves-teach them new ways to use them in order to become healthy and stay healthy. I work with couples and individuals with a focus on women and women's issues.
My belief is in whole heart healing...that is, healing of the mind, body and soul. I believe that people have the tools to help heal themselves, but with all of the toxic energy that is around us, those tools get buried or are forgotten. I like to see myself as a conduit for the person's change, evolution and healing. The way I work with clients is to help them find those tools within themselves-teach them new ways to use them in order to become healthy and stay healthy. I work with couples and individuals with a focus on women and women's issues.
It can feel overwhelming to find a therapist. These are particularly stressful times and you don't have to navigate it alone. We can all grow from the pain and challenges we face. Together we will work on identifying your goals and improving your quality of life. Therapy will be tailored to you. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
It can feel overwhelming to find a therapist. These are particularly stressful times and you don't have to navigate it alone. We can all grow from the pain and challenges we face. Together we will work on identifying your goals and improving your quality of life. Therapy will be tailored to you. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
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I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, polyamorous and non-monogamous folks, and those interested in kink, BDSM, and leather communities.
I reference a range of theories and modalities to meet each client's unique needs. I blend psychodynamic, relational, and Gestalt theories with somatic therapy, parts work, EMDR, harm reduction approaches, mindfulness, breathwork, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, psychedelic integration, ERP, and other approaches to healing & recovery.
I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, polyamorous and non-monogamous folks, and those interested in kink, BDSM, and leather communities.
I reference a range of theories and modalities to meet each client's unique needs. I blend psychodynamic, relational, and Gestalt theories with somatic therapy, parts work, EMDR, harm reduction approaches, mindfulness, breathwork, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, psychedelic integration, ERP, and other approaches to healing & recovery.
Bardwell Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, TPMC, CEDS-S
2 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
As a trans therapist, I am passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, with a focus on issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Working on your emotional well-being can feel like a large undertaking, but know that you don't have to do it alone. It can be a lot easier and more successful with help. Please consider reaching out for a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can discuss your goals and needs!
As a trans therapist, I am passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, with a focus on issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Working on your emotional well-being can feel like a large undertaking, but know that you don't have to do it alone. It can be a lot easier and more successful with help. Please consider reaching out for a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can discuss your goals and needs!
As a Narrative Therapist and Identity Specialist, I use both my life experience navigating queer and multiracial identity and my professional, clinical training to help guide my clients towards insight about themselves, empower them to seize control of their own story, and then help them both visualize and implement their ideal reality.
It's really hard to know yourself. To know what you want, who you are, and how to move through the world with a sense of confident authenticity. Learning to understand and accept oneself can feel like a never-ending uphill battle. Even once you know yourself, it can be hard to actually be that person - especially in the face of lack of acceptance from others - and an inability to be yourself always prevents you from consistent satisfaction. If you are someone who is struggling with their sense of identity or how they show up, both individually and in their relationships, then I am the right therapist for you.
As a Narrative Therapist and Identity Specialist, I use both my life experience navigating queer and multiracial identity and my professional, clinical training to help guide my clients towards insight about themselves, empower them to seize control of their own story, and then help them both visualize and implement their ideal reality.
It's really hard to know yourself. To know what you want, who you are, and how to move through the world with a sense of confident authenticity. Learning to understand and accept oneself can feel like a never-ending uphill battle. Even once you know yourself, it can be hard to actually be that person - especially in the face of lack of acceptance from others - and an inability to be yourself always prevents you from consistent satisfaction. If you are someone who is struggling with their sense of identity or how they show up, both individually and in their relationships, then I am the right therapist for you.
I strive to foster a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to embark on their journey of growth and healing. My approach varies by individuals and their goals. I incorporate a systemic, multicultural, and social justice lens, recognizing the broader contexts that influence one's life and experiences. As a Mexican/Chicana and Puerto Rican therapist, I value culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered.
I strive to foster a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to embark on their journey of growth and healing. My approach varies by individuals and their goals. I incorporate a systemic, multicultural, and social justice lens, recognizing the broader contexts that influence one's life and experiences. As a Mexican/Chicana and Puerto Rican therapist, I value culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered.
I am especially passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ communities.
Hi there, I want to start off by saying that I see how hard you’ve been trying. Trying to hold yourself — and maybe others — together. Uncertain of who you are beneath the layers of coping and performing. Clients tell me they're exhausted and just going through the motions. Keeping up with school, showing up to work, hanging out with friends, attending family gatherings, it's all just really hard and requires so much effort. I really get it, and I'd like to help. You don’t have to continue navigating the ebbs and flows of life alone.
Calls are returned by our Care Coordinator Andrew. Hablamos English & español.
I am especially passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ communities.
Hi there, I want to start off by saying that I see how hard you’ve been trying. Trying to hold yourself — and maybe others — together. Uncertain of who you are beneath the layers of coping and performing. Clients tell me they're exhausted and just going through the motions. Keeping up with school, showing up to work, hanging out with friends, attending family gatherings, it's all just really hard and requires so much effort. I really get it, and I'd like to help. You don’t have to continue navigating the ebbs and flows of life alone.
Calls are returned by our Care Coordinator Andrew. Hablamos English & español.
Sometimes it can all feel like too much. Maybe you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or substance use issues. You need support and guidance, or just someone to listen. Perhaps you’re involved with the child welfare system, or the criminal or family courts and need an experienced professional to help you navigate these complex systems. As a recognized professional within these systems I will provide you with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your challenges. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution-focused approach.
Sometimes it can all feel like too much. Maybe you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or substance use issues. You need support and guidance, or just someone to listen. Perhaps you’re involved with the child welfare system, or the criminal or family courts and need an experienced professional to help you navigate these complex systems. As a recognized professional within these systems I will provide you with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your challenges. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution-focused approach.
Welcome!
I've been a Social Worker since 2nd grade—always first in line to offer a hug, support a friend, or share my snacks. In college, I finally discovered there was actually a profession for what I'd been doing my whole life. I took “Social Work 101,” and I've never looked back.
My career began in addictions, and over the years I've had the privilege of working with people in many different circumstances of life. My experience includes inpatient/outpatient addiction/mental health treatment, hospice, a major veterinary hospital, university teaching, and private practice.
Welcome!
I've been a Social Worker since 2nd grade—always first in line to offer a hug, support a friend, or share my snacks. In college, I finally discovered there was actually a profession for what I'd been doing my whole life. I took “Social Work 101,” and I've never looked back.
My career began in addictions, and over the years I've had the privilege of working with people in many different circumstances of life. My experience includes inpatient/outpatient addiction/mental health treatment, hospice, a major veterinary hospital, university teaching, and private practice.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming, and I am committed to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental environment where all aspects of your identity are valued.
Through our work together, you will learn practical skills for coping with big feelings, while also gaining an understanding of the root causes of your struggles. I use curiosity, compassion, and creativity in the therapeutic process, assisting my clients in developing a deeper understanding of themselves.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming, and I am committed to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental environment where all aspects of your identity are valued.
Through our work together, you will learn practical skills for coping with big feelings, while also gaining an understanding of the root causes of your struggles. I use curiosity, compassion, and creativity in the therapeutic process, assisting my clients in developing a deeper understanding of themselves.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence & ADHD, LGBTQIA+ clients, and teens struggling with confidence, school avoidance, and social relationships.
Hi! Admitting we need help and finding the right therapist is not easy, so I'm glad you're here. A probably not surprising tidbit about me is that I believe everything is connected. That means that we cannot treat the mind separate from the body. We have to treat the whole system. That's why I take a more holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of our relationships, time in nature, creative outlets, spirituality & religion, sleep, nutrition, and movement - what I believe to be the pillars for a well-balanced and fulfilling life. If any of that resonates with you, then we might be a good fit.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence & ADHD, LGBTQIA+ clients, and teens struggling with confidence, school avoidance, and social relationships.
Hi! Admitting we need help and finding the right therapist is not easy, so I'm glad you're here. A probably not surprising tidbit about me is that I believe everything is connected. That means that we cannot treat the mind separate from the body. We have to treat the whole system. That's why I take a more holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of our relationships, time in nature, creative outlets, spirituality & religion, sleep, nutrition, and movement - what I believe to be the pillars for a well-balanced and fulfilling life. If any of that resonates with you, then we might be a good fit.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other LGBTQ+ folx.
I aim to compassionately understand my clients, their concerns, and their world. I work together with my client to achieve their goals, whether that be developing self-acceptance, self-compassion, authenticity, closer relationships, or working to treat mental health symptoms. I am trained in several modalities, including DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, and more.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other LGBTQ+ folx.
I aim to compassionately understand my clients, their concerns, and their world. I work together with my client to achieve their goals, whether that be developing self-acceptance, self-compassion, authenticity, closer relationships, or working to treat mental health symptoms. I am trained in several modalities, including DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, and more.
My biggest passion as a queer, trans, and poly therapist is working within LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous/Non-Monogamous, and BDSM/kink communities.
I have extensive experience spanning diverse populations, from young adults to elder adults of different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Through this experience I bring a depth of understanding and cultural competence to our work together. Regardless of your background or the challenges you face, I'm here to support you.
My biggest passion as a queer, trans, and poly therapist is working within LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous/Non-Monogamous, and BDSM/kink communities.
I have extensive experience spanning diverse populations, from young adults to elder adults of different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Through this experience I bring a depth of understanding and cultural competence to our work together. Regardless of your background or the challenges you face, I'm here to support you.
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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.