LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Glastonbury, CT
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.
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.
October 2026 telehealth opening. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in trauma patterns, or struggling with the challenges of PTSD, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism) or brain injury, I’m here to help. Therapy is a space for deepening self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and finding more peace in your daily life. Healing takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you want to work together in focused, mindful therapy, please email to make an appointment.
October 2026 telehealth opening. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in trauma patterns, or struggling with the challenges of PTSD, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism) or brain injury, I’m here to help. Therapy is a space for deepening self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and finding more peace in your daily life. Healing takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you want to work together in focused, mindful therapy, please email to make an appointment.
I work virtually with couples and individuals (primarily young adults) who feel stuck in their relationships or struggling to understand themselves. They often come in feeling disconnected, unheard, or trapped in patterns they can’t break. I help them understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, practice new ways of relating, and feel genuinely seen and connected.
I work virtually with couples and individuals (primarily young adults) who feel stuck in their relationships or struggling to understand themselves. They often come in feeling disconnected, unheard, or trapped in patterns they can’t break. I help them understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, practice new ways of relating, and feel genuinely seen and connected.
Are you or a loved one stuck in an endless thought loop or pattern that feels more harmful than helpful? Do you feel like your experiences of anxiety and worries have no ending in site? Let’s touch base! I work with children (8+), teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. I strive to bring warmth, depth, and nuance to every therapeutic relationship. Clients working with me can expect a grounded and personalized approach that integrates evidence-based practices with a strong focus on connection, trust, and individual empowerment.
Are you or a loved one stuck in an endless thought loop or pattern that feels more harmful than helpful? Do you feel like your experiences of anxiety and worries have no ending in site? Let’s touch base! I work with children (8+), teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. I strive to bring warmth, depth, and nuance to every therapeutic relationship. Clients working with me can expect a grounded and personalized approach that integrates evidence-based practices with a strong focus on connection, trust, and individual empowerment.
My recipe for therapy starts with three primary ingredients: a safe space, proven techniques and a plan tailored to fit each individual. Talking to a complete stranger about your struggles can be nerve wracking at first. I understand how important it is to feel comfortable with your therapist. So I create a warm, accepting space, free of judgement to help support your growth.
My recipe for therapy starts with three primary ingredients: a safe space, proven techniques and a plan tailored to fit each individual. Talking to a complete stranger about your struggles can be nerve wracking at first. I understand how important it is to feel comfortable with your therapist. So I create a warm, accepting space, free of judgement to help support your growth.
Limited availability for September now open
You may be feeling disconnected from your partner, caught in painful communication cycles, or struggling to rebuild trust after hurt or conflict. Many couples come to therapy feeling misunderstood, emotionally distant, or unsure whether their relationship can heal. I provide counseling to help partners improve communication, repair emotional bonds, and navigate forgiveness and reconnection. My style is warm and direct, helping you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and supporting lasting, meaningful change in your relationship.
I am not in network with insurances.
Limited availability for September now open
You may be feeling disconnected from your partner, caught in painful communication cycles, or struggling to rebuild trust after hurt or conflict. Many couples come to therapy feeling misunderstood, emotionally distant, or unsure whether their relationship can heal. I provide counseling to help partners improve communication, repair emotional bonds, and navigate forgiveness and reconnection. My style is warm and direct, helping you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and supporting lasting, meaningful change in your relationship.
I am not in network with insurances.
I'm passionate about supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I’m a therapist who loves working with children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel free to be open, honest, and completely themselves. I believe therapy should be real and human, so when it feels right, I bring humor into sessions to help ease tension and build connection. My approach is very person-centered, meaning I focus on each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
I'm passionate about supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I’m a therapist who loves working with children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel free to be open, honest, and completely themselves. I believe therapy should be real and human, so when it feels right, I bring humor into sessions to help ease tension and build connection. My approach is very person-centered, meaning I focus on each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
You may be at a point where you have managed everything asked of you — and arrived at destination where managing is no longer enough. You may be navigating trauma, chronic illness, relational ruptures, family estrangement, or the quiet disorientation that follows leaving a high-control religion. You are not broken. The stories you carry about yourself are not fixed. And you deserve a space where the whole person — not just the presenting problem — is seen.
You may be at a point where you have managed everything asked of you — and arrived at destination where managing is no longer enough. You may be navigating trauma, chronic illness, relational ruptures, family estrangement, or the quiet disorientation that follows leaving a high-control religion. You are not broken. The stories you carry about yourself are not fixed. And you deserve a space where the whole person — not just the presenting problem — is seen.
Do you feel like your quality of life is dictated by the intensity of your emotions or a nagging inner monologue? Do you feel anxious, exhausted, easily irritated, or depressed? Are you a high performance artist, professional, or student who requires constant achievement to feel like a valid person? Do you get lost in rumination and second-guess yourself? Do you keep struggling with relationships even though you yearn for healthy intimacy? Do you keep repeating patterns of thought and behavior that you know are not healthy for you?
If you engage fully, you will learn to lead from within and move forward with strength and purpose.
Do you feel like your quality of life is dictated by the intensity of your emotions or a nagging inner monologue? Do you feel anxious, exhausted, easily irritated, or depressed? Are you a high performance artist, professional, or student who requires constant achievement to feel like a valid person? Do you get lost in rumination and second-guess yourself? Do you keep struggling with relationships even though you yearn for healthy intimacy? Do you keep repeating patterns of thought and behavior that you know are not healthy for you?
If you engage fully, you will learn to lead from within and move forward with strength and purpose.
Some specific areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Family Based Treatment (for children/adolescents with eating disorders), Eating Disorders (including Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID), trauma experiences (EMDR available), and working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
Seeking Harmony LLC is a collaborative of like minded individuals with a shared mission. Our mission is to guide, teach, support and empower individuals on their personal journey of growth, transformation and achieving inner harmony. We believe that therapy, first and foremost, is most effective with a foundation of trust, built through a collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you just as you are. We are inclusive, innovative, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapists, and we look forward to meeting!
Some specific areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Family Based Treatment (for children/adolescents with eating disorders), Eating Disorders (including Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID), trauma experiences (EMDR available), and working with the LGBTQIA+ population.
Seeking Harmony LLC is a collaborative of like minded individuals with a shared mission. Our mission is to guide, teach, support and empower individuals on their personal journey of growth, transformation and achieving inner harmony. We believe that therapy, first and foremost, is most effective with a foundation of trust, built through a collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you just as you are. We are inclusive, innovative, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapists, and we look forward to meeting!
I am LGBTQ+, gender and kink affirming.
I work to approach everyone as an individual and tailor my approach to them. I am DBT trained and integrate this lens into therapy. That means a mixed emphasis on processing, stabilization, and learning concrete skills. I am also trained in sexuality, kink, and gender affirming care as well as bio/neurofeedback therapies.
I am LGBTQ+, gender and kink affirming.
I work to approach everyone as an individual and tailor my approach to them. I am DBT trained and integrate this lens into therapy. That means a mixed emphasis on processing, stabilization, and learning concrete skills. I am also trained in sexuality, kink, and gender affirming care as well as bio/neurofeedback therapies.
I work with athletes, high-achieving individuals, business owners, therapists, healthcare professionals, LGBTQ+ clients, and those navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and major life transitions.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I draw from CBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy to help you understand patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, reframe your story, and identify practical steps forward. I believe therapy should be both supportive and purposeful.
I work with athletes, high-achieving individuals, business owners, therapists, healthcare professionals, LGBTQ+ clients, and those navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and major life transitions.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I draw from CBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy to help you understand patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, reframe your story, and identify practical steps forward. I believe therapy should be both supportive and purposeful.
I work from a racial, social, & politically aware lens & especially connect with queer, CNM/poly, & kinky clients
Hi! Welcome. :). I am taking new clients.
I’m a trauma-informed, relational therapist w/ expertise in cognitive & behavioral approaches. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in life or relationships. They might struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They’re looking to better understand themselves, clarify their needs, set boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic. They want insight, practical strategies, and support to feel more in control, empowered, and connected to themselves and others. They want to thrive!
I work from a racial, social, & politically aware lens & especially connect with queer, CNM/poly, & kinky clients
Hi! Welcome. :). I am taking new clients.
I’m a trauma-informed, relational therapist w/ expertise in cognitive & behavioral approaches. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in life or relationships. They might struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They’re looking to better understand themselves, clarify their needs, set boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic. They want insight, practical strategies, and support to feel more in control, empowered, and connected to themselves and others. They want to thrive!
I also specialize in LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is collaborative, compassionate, and action-oriented. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT (MB-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Certified) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
I also specialize in LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is collaborative, compassionate, and action-oriented. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT (MB-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Certified) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
You may be someone who is used to performing, pushing through, and figuring things out on your own. From the outside, you might look capable and successful while privately dealing with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, self-doubt, relationship stress, or uncertainty about what comes next. I work especially well with teens, college students, young adults, men, athletes, and high-performing professionals who want therapy to feel practical and actually useful.
You may be someone who is used to performing, pushing through, and figuring things out on your own. From the outside, you might look capable and successful while privately dealing with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, self-doubt, relationship stress, or uncertainty about what comes next. I work especially well with teens, college students, young adults, men, athletes, and high-performing professionals who want therapy to feel practical and actually useful.
I am openly gay and a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community and folks who have experienced spiritual trauma.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are on your new journey toward mental health recovery and joy-filled living.
I am the owner of Strong Mountain Integrative Wellness, PLLC, and have over 2 decades of social work experience. I am proud to offer affirming psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing a wide range of life, mental health, and relationship challenges.
I believe in the critical importance meaning-making in the therapeutic process and have also received advanced training in spirituality-affirming practice and exegetical training at NYU and Duke Divinity School.
I am openly gay and a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community and folks who have experienced spiritual trauma.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are on your new journey toward mental health recovery and joy-filled living.
I am the owner of Strong Mountain Integrative Wellness, PLLC, and have over 2 decades of social work experience. I am proud to offer affirming psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing a wide range of life, mental health, and relationship challenges.
I believe in the critical importance meaning-making in the therapeutic process and have also received advanced training in spirituality-affirming practice and exegetical training at NYU and Duke Divinity School.
I am a queer, neurodivergent provider with lived experience.
Creating a therapeutic alliance where individuals are safe to explore the challenges in their lives is the foundation of effective therapy. I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, direct, and empathetic treatment approach that facilitates growth. Together we can explore underlying core belief systems and patterns of thinking that contribute to disruption in our lives, and learn healthier and more effective ways of coping that lead to positive change. I hope to provide the right balance of support and guidance that empowers people to create meaning, practice wellness, and find contentment in their lives.
I am a queer, neurodivergent provider with lived experience.
Creating a therapeutic alliance where individuals are safe to explore the challenges in their lives is the foundation of effective therapy. I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, direct, and empathetic treatment approach that facilitates growth. Together we can explore underlying core belief systems and patterns of thinking that contribute to disruption in our lives, and learn healthier and more effective ways of coping that lead to positive change. I hope to provide the right balance of support and guidance that empowers people to create meaning, practice wellness, and find contentment in their lives.
Sometimes, change can be difficult and finding your way to therapy can be both scary and overwhelming for some people. Throughout our work together, we can create change through a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Throughout our lives we often maintain cycles of behavior and relationships that create a feeling of imbalance and discomfort that impact our ability to face the difficulties that are thrown our way. We will work to increase insight into your thoughts and behaviors and find a path toward a positive future by utilizing strengths and supports that you already possess.
Sometimes, change can be difficult and finding your way to therapy can be both scary and overwhelming for some people. Throughout our work together, we can create change through a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Throughout our lives we often maintain cycles of behavior and relationships that create a feeling of imbalance and discomfort that impact our ability to face the difficulties that are thrown our way. We will work to increase insight into your thoughts and behaviors and find a path toward a positive future by utilizing strengths and supports that you already possess.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. The broad range of developmental challenges invites me to creatively collaborate to address whatever may be impeding the ability to fully engage in and enjoy life. Whether it is a difficult transition, a temporary stressor, a "sensitive" temperament, a current or historic trauma or whatever internal or external disruption, finding ways to optimize how one approaches and copes is my primary focus.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. The broad range of developmental challenges invites me to creatively collaborate to address whatever may be impeding the ability to fully engage in and enjoy life. Whether it is a difficult transition, a temporary stressor, a "sensitive" temperament, a current or historic trauma or whatever internal or external disruption, finding ways to optimize how one approaches and copes is my primary focus.
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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.