LGBTQ+ Therapists in Farmington, CT
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Robert Szczepanski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS-MFT, MS-Ed
Verified
Verified
I am deeply committed to supporting the
LGBTQ
community and working with non-binary gender individuals.
Do you have a feeling that “something” is missing from your life and you can’t quite figure out what it is? Are you moving through each day with ruminating thoughts, fears, and feeling isolated even though you may be surrounded by people? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is an emotional block holding you back. The main blocks to living a full life are: fear, anger, grief, and shame. These blocks are unburdened wounds that need to be revealed and shared in order to live more fully. Together, we can chart the roadmap to unburden these wounds and get you on the path that you’ve been waiting for.
Not accepting new clients
Sandra Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
**Currently NOT accepting accepting virtual or in office appointments at this time.** I'm EMDR Certified and use other skills to work with individuals, families and youth dealing with difficult emotions, major life changes and loss. I have a great desire to assist individuals who may be dealing with court mandates,
LGBT
, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, substance use, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, ADHD and grief and loss of loved ones. Assist individuals and families to manage issues that impact mental health needs, mind/ body/ spirit connections and learning healthy coping skills to improve quality of life.
Laurie A. Cersosimo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Within my experience, whether it is individual or couples therapy I am confident to provide a superior level of care and treatment to a wide range of mental health issues. I strongly believe in treating each individual as a whole rather than focusing on specific diagnosis. When working with individuals and couples, the focus is geared towards establishing a positive dynamic along with healthy communication. I specialize in
LGBTQ
+, Anxiety, Trauma and Life transitions. I primarily use CBT and maintain a rational and humanistic approach towards treatment.
Jane Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I honor diversity and I am
LGBTQ
+ allied.
10/10/22: Telehealth clients only. Morning availability. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. I specialize in early childhood mental health but work with all ages. I trust in the wisdom of clients' abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Because we all develop our senses of self and safety within the context of early relationships, family/relationship-based work is essential. My art/play therapy practice is trauma and Polyvagal Theory-informed. My approach is flexible, solution-focused, and non-judgmental.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Kayti Protos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I provide workshops/lectures on: working with
LGBTQ
+ clients; seeking family attunement with
LGBTQ
families; integrating treatment for eating disorder and addiction; bystander intervention; and power-based personal violence.
I specialize in working with clients with eating disorder, trauma, and addiction. I have a particular interest for working with marginalized voices, especially within the
LGBTQ
+ community. One passion is helping those impacted by power-based personal violence and assisting them in reclaiming their voice. I believe in fostering mutually-empowering relationships with clients that assist in supporting them through their personal journeys and encouraging them to access their inner strength and capacity for change. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups, with a special interest in the emerging adult population.
Michele E Nardella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with heterosexual couples and
LGBTQ
couples on establishing healthy communication and connection to better navigate difficult issues.
I work with individuals, couples and families to help them identify and address the difficult issues that are standing in the way of the strong, loving relationships they desire. I strive to help all clients establish positive communication skills and stronger relationships. I provide a safe and supportive environment where they can explore and address feelings of hurt or anger and develop goals that will move them toward healing and reconnection.
SMPsychotherapay & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
At SMPsychotherapy and Counseling Services, we provide compassionate therapy services to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD,
LGBTQIA
issues, relationship problems, and other mental health concerns.
Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
Waitlist for new clients
Noah Goldblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with individuals and families who are motivated to make change and create their best versions of themselves. I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with issues in their lives around anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I am committed to creating a space with you where you feel safe to be able to explore all parts of you, improve your relationships with others in your life, and create your best self.
Shane M. Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you struggling with getting through the day? Do you crash face-first into the couch when you get home? Do you feel like 5 years just went by within the blink of an eye? You may be struggling with wanting to make changes but feel uncertain. You may feel like you are the only one. Starting the process of therapy can be scary and uncertain. I have a relatable perspective, and have a solid understanding of what it's like to be a young adult or a teenager and trying to navigate life in all it's messy and unpredictable glory.
Creative Place Behavioral Health, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Yma Orne Campbell and I love the work that I do. I believe that Mental Health is extremely important! I listen attentively to my clients and use a variety of techniques to assist them with achieving their goals. My experience includes working within the child welfare system, facilitating parent education classes, motivational speaking, and providing psychotherapy and education to individuals challenged with substance abuse. I work with children, adolescents, couples, families, groups, and the elderly. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize my experience to guide others to finding their peace.
Christine Elizabeth Mullin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Looking to have peace of mind and lower the level of anxiety in your life . Find more happiness and contentment? Life’s worries and stressors make us feel overwhelmed , disheartened and tired. Personal freedom and happiness are possible and within your reach. This is extremely hard today with all the demands and responsibilities there are to do on a daily basis. Make that decision to help improve your life. I can help you find peace and help guide you to reach your life’s desires with a solution focused approach.
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Nancy King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our lives are composed of many pieces, stages of growth and change. And life happens! How do we gather these experiences and make sense of them among stresses and challenges, confusing times and changing perspectives? By working together in a supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you to discover meanings and solutions to integrate these elements into a satisfying whole. We create many identities along the path to wholeness; I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you.
Geoff Genser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Young people today are faced with many challenges that place great amounts of stress on their emotional health. It is often helpful to have someone who can help them successfully move through these emotional challenges. I provide a community and office-based counseling service dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults build strengths that allow them to feel emotionally healthy again. When appropriate, I engage the supports of the family, the school, and the community in developing different approaches to affect behavioral difficulties that interfere with daily life activities and personal goals.
Jean-Marie Monroe-Lynch LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome!! I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping people who want to better their lives. I have been in practice for over 10 years and use a trauma informed and gender responsive approach to treatment. Together we can explore areas of your life that you feel you value and would like to change for the better.
Lucia Nazzaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, CWC, CPC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are facing a challenge, a change or transition, or trying to break free from something in your past causing you pain, I am so glad you are reaching out. With a wide range of experience, I know you will find a safe and collaborative space where we can work together to help you heal & grow in the areas you need. With expertise in multiple methods, I offer a strength based, compassionate, holistic approach w/ a special focus in working with anxiety/stress, relationships, life transitions and challenges including: relationships/divorce, addiction/food related issues, chronic health, grief/loss & school/career related changes.
Jennifer Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Disappointed in the progress you've made in past therapy? Feel like you need more tools for coping with anxiety and stress? For relating to your partner or in navigating dating? Are you ready for change and the chance for some peace of mind? I'm here to help! Maybe you have past negative experiences or trauma that is getting in the way of finding some peace & hope. Let's find ways to turn your pain into purpose and shift from the stuck places. I believe in your ability to be resilient, and I'm invested in your journey. Schedule a 15-minute free consult.
Christina Papadopoulos
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Have you ever wondered whether therapy could be helpful? Has the idea of finding a provider or starting the process ever seemed scary or daunting? As a clinical psychologist, I understand the importance of building rapport and trust, as we pave the way for working together towards your goals and what you would like to get out of therapy. I aim to create a supportive and non-judgmental space so that my clients feel safe to explore needs, wants, inner conflicts and vulnerabilities.
Not accepting new clients
Adriana McCormick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I'm a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. My approach to therapy is centered on building a trusting, friendly, open and accepting environment where individuals and families feel safe to collaboratively work to create positive change in their lives.
Farmington Psychotherapy Center, INC
Psychologist, PsyD, MSN, CST
Verified
Verified
Whatever your issues - stress, anxiety relating to the COVID-19 crisis, depression, or relationship problems, I'm here to help. In addition to being a certified expert in sex therapy, I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with decades of experience with thousands of clients. I offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, IFS, and an integrated approach for you or your partner. Most individuals are a bit stressed seeing a therapist. I can assure you that your comfort and safety is my primary focus. There is no "one size fits all approach". There is no shaming or blaming in my office. We are a team and we work together.
Amanda Kice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It is so important to take the time to truly understand you, hear where you are coming from and discover together how you can live your best life now. The therapeutic relationship is essential to our work together and in my practice. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental, and validating clinician while also encouraging you to make the changes and transformation you want to make in your life. As a DBT & CBT (Dialectical Behavioral & Cognitive Behavioral) therapist, I believe all people have an inherent wisdom. I work alongside you to uncover this inner, balanced voice that we call "Wise Mind" in DBT.
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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.