LGBTQ+ Therapists in Hartford, 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.
Sam Mashaw
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a passion for supporting
LGBTQIA
clients and their families.
I’m Sam Mashaw, a clinical social worker committed to helping you cultivate the self-confidence and self-compassion to step into your wholeness. We live in a society that often seems designed to keep us small, keep us scared, and keep us doubting ourselves. I consider how social context–historical, present, personal, and systemic–may be influencing the stories you have about yourself, your relationships, and the possibilities for your life. The truth is this: the world needs YOU, your unique gifts, and perspective. Whatever you’re going through, I am here to help you tap into your innate strengths and wisdom to navigate your life.
Not accepting new clients
Laurie Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I’m particularly committed to creating a comfortable space for
LGBTQ
+ people to receive support and work on whatever has prompted them to seek counseling.
In facing life’s challenges, I believe in the importance of asking ourselves, “What’s right with me?” and identifying and building on our strengths. I enjoy accompanying people in exploring themselves with non-judgmental curiosity as they develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and ways of dealing with whatever life has in store. How have these been influenced by personal experiences growing up and by larger social factors? Gaining this insight allows us to discover what changes might be right for us or to come to accept ourselves just as we are.
Office is near:
Hartford, CT 06105 Not accepting new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Melissa Linden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience in multiple settings working with substance use disorders, relapse prevention, co-occuring disorders, institutional / urban trauma, CPTSD/PTSD,
LGBTQ
+ community, and legally involved individuals.
I believe a sense of trust is a key component for someone feeling safe in therapy. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that will provide that experience for all of my clients. My unique, person-centered approach to therapy gives you the space to feel safe, secure and supported while using evidenced based modalities. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing and tailor treatment to the individual. My role as your therapist is to help provide the tools needed to gain insight, self-discovery and healing from past experiences, allowing you to live a happier and more fulfilling future
Not accepting new clients
Derek A Fenwick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have specialized training related to
LGBTQ
+ concerns.
My approach to psychotherapy is one that is collaborative, integrative, and affirming. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is a primary factor in therapeutic change. What that means is that you must feel as though I am a good fit to help you achieve your goals. Although my work primarily focuses on
LGBTQ
+ issues, I also believe in the value of taking a relational approach within therapy to examine our behaviors as they arise in session to determine one's patterns of relating. I believe that if given an affirming space to explore these dynamics, it can help facilitate change leading to a more meaningful life.
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.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
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.
Now accepting new clients! 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.
Kimberly Robbins (Accepting New Clients)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with the
LGBTQ
+ community and issues related to this.
Are you struggling to feel accepted? Do you feel as though your loved ones don’t understand you? Are you having a difficult time navigating who you are? Do you and the people in your life need help communicating with each other? Are you and your partner not getting along or struggling to see each other’s perspective? Are you looking to better understand yourself and/or the people around you? If you are struggling with any of these things I am here to help.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-A
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.
Now accepting new clients! 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.
Marianne Vanech
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with clients who identify as
lesbian
,
gay
and bi-sexual to help them to feel comfortable at home and work with their identity and to develop self esteem.
I enjoy finding ways to help my clients learn to support themselves and heal issues that have impacted their ability to feel happy and grounded. Teaching clients to find their own inner strength enables them to cope with many issues that have prevented them from growing and realizing their full potential. Depression, anxiety, alcoholism/drug addiction, and post traumatic stress disorder are just a few of the issues that can be managed, allowing clients to feel unburdened and free to live their lives.
Sarah A. Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with gender questioning and
transgender
adults and their loved ones to explore gender identity, expression, and transition options.
I help motivated, resilient people explore their gender identity and feel confident in expressing their true selves to the world. The people I get to see in my virtual practice are questioning, exploring, and unlearning as they sit with the awareness that their gender identity doesn't match what society tells them it's "supposed to be". This nagging, persistent feeling won't go away, and various internet searches have given them some beginning sense of what they’re experiencing. Thankfully, with therapy, they find acceptance, hope, and clarity as we map out a direction for living life authentically.
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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.
Tracy Funke
Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am enough is the statement I strive to have all of my clients embrace throughout the therapy process. I believe that each individual already possesses inherent strengths and capabilities to unlock their full potential. My job is to assist you in discovering your best, and most authentic self that already exists within you. I specialize in providing individual therapy to healthcare providers,
LGBTQ
individuals, and college-age and young adult populations.
Sexual Health and Healing LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LADC-I, CSCT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are
LGBTQ
and neurodiverse affirming.
At Sexual Health and Healing, we offer a sex positive approach to helping people with many sexual and relationship issues. We provide services for those with sexual dysfunction and sexual compulsivity. We utilize a trauma lens and support the relationship structure it may exist in. We support issues related desire, arousal, and orgasm. We help couples with desire discrepancies. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to offer guidance and education. They are kind, compassionate, empathic, and use humor to build a connection with you so they can walk beside you on your path.
Waitlist for new clients
Amanda Corcoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My background is working with adolescents and adults with mental health symptoms, mild substance use treatment, first generation/immigrant struggles, generational trauma, foster care and adoption, first responders/law enforcement, and
LGBT
.
Life can become very complicated and overwhelming, but through therapy things can improve. I work with people at all different stages of life, from pre-adolescents to seniors. Helping people work through struggles in their lives. My hope is to help you identify your goals, be it concrete plans or changing your outlook on your situation, and gaining control of your emotions. Through our work I hope to help you increase your awareness of who you are and how you can live a more intentional and higher quality life.
Not accepting new clients
Janice M Trelease
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am particularly passionate about
LGBTQIA
+ life issues, especially those struggling with the coming out process.
“We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both,” states one of my favorite authors, Brene Brown. It is my passion to help individuals/couples/families to navigate through the often muddy waters they find themselves in when making this choice. I offer clients a blend of working with the mind, body and soul as a path to finding the right balance in their emotional, spiritual and physical lives. I am a Marriage and Family therapist licensed in both Florida and Connecticut for snowbirds who would like to stay connected year round.
Willie Borkai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MPH
Verified
Verified
I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, as well as
LGBTQIA
+ topics.
Let me start by acknowledging how brave you are for taking this major step. You have been fighting so many battles, both seen and unseen by others. But here you are ready to take control of your health. I am here to help you. As a therapist with several marginalized identities, I understand the effects that disparities have on our mental health and well-being. I take many approaches to my counseling, including humanistic, existentialism, feminist, and multiculturalism. As your therapist, I will work with you on making the hard things easier to sit with.
Heather Knox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD(c), LPC, She/Her
Verified
Verified
org),
LGBTQIA
+.
Hi, I'm glad you have sought out help. I know that picking a provider can be a difficult process. I have been working as a counselor for the past 8 years. My primary focus is in mental health disorders and substance abuse. I currently hold a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and am in the process of obtaining a PhD in Psychology.
Not accepting new clients
Health And Happiness Counseling Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a licensed clinical social worker providing Telehealth therapy sessions. I currently have availability for clients Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 9am-5pm. I have experience giving therapy for anxiety, depression, anger, motivation, self esteem,
LGBTQ
+, stress management, and relationship issues. Don't hesitate to reach out even if the issues you're seeking support with are not listed here!
Danielle Urciullo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Embrace your lived experiences is definitely my motto! I am also a strong advocate that there is enormous strength that emerges from having empowering relationships in your life. Us analyzing, navigating, and finding these relationships will allow you to live a life with increased connection and vibrance. Hopefully, your relationship with your therapist will be one of these empowering relationships. I approach sessions from holistic, psychodynamic, and harm-reduction perspectives. I aim to be anti-racist, feminist,
trans
-accepting, sober questioning, and understanding of those who are voice hearers. In sum, all are welcome here!
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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.