LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Middlefield, CT
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.
You have taken the hardest step which is reaching out and asking for help. Whether you are having difficulty with living and managing your daily life or you or your child are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed, anxious, lonely or just dealing with the daily stressors of life, you have come to right place. Please reach out so I can help you reach your full potential; reach the goals you wish to achieve or manage your current situation.
You have taken the hardest step which is reaching out and asking for help. Whether you are having difficulty with living and managing your daily life or you or your child are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed, anxious, lonely or just dealing with the daily stressors of life, you have come to right place. Please reach out so I can help you reach your full potential; reach the goals you wish to achieve or manage your current situation.
Take a deep breath in and a cleansing exhale out. Pause. Settle into this space. What are you noticing?
Wherever you find yourself this season; in the midst of an unthinkable struggle, dealing with a recent stress or uncertainty, or, perhaps a need for additional support, together, we will help you gain clarity and find peace.
I am very privileged to be able to do this work and feel deeply grateful. My practice is predominantly made up of adult women dealing with life transitions, loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, body image, pregnancy/postpartum, marriage & motherhood issues.
Take a deep breath in and a cleansing exhale out. Pause. Settle into this space. What are you noticing?
Wherever you find yourself this season; in the midst of an unthinkable struggle, dealing with a recent stress or uncertainty, or, perhaps a need for additional support, together, we will help you gain clarity and find peace.
I am very privileged to be able to do this work and feel deeply grateful. My practice is predominantly made up of adult women dealing with life transitions, loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, body image, pregnancy/postpartum, marriage & motherhood issues.
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I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages who've struggled with various life stressors. Whether it's experiencing a traumatic event, anxiety, depression, a life transition, grief, or relationship issues, I'd like to help you find a way through. My approach is interactive & collaborative with you. I believe the best therapeutic relationship is built upon mutual respect, honesty, and a common desire to help you reach your goals. My approach is based upon the belief that our strengths are the foundation on our path to wellness.
Hello there! We're currently taking new clients here at Middletown Counseling...
I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages who've struggled with various life stressors. Whether it's experiencing a traumatic event, anxiety, depression, a life transition, grief, or relationship issues, I'd like to help you find a way through. My approach is interactive & collaborative with you. I believe the best therapeutic relationship is built upon mutual respect, honesty, and a common desire to help you reach your goals. My approach is based upon the belief that our strengths are the foundation on our path to wellness.
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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!
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.
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.
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 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.
It's not easy reaching out for professional help with relationship, family or emotional problems, but I hope you choose to take this important first step toward changing your life for the better. In my 34 years of practice, I have never felt a greater sense of hope and optimism about what talk therapy can realistically offer to reduce suffering and improve our personal and family lives. I can present you with a "user friendly" path into treatment that will ease your very understandable anxiety and skepticism. My goals for you as a client are learning, growth, empowerment and customer satisfaction.
It's not easy reaching out for professional help with relationship, family or emotional problems, but I hope you choose to take this important first step toward changing your life for the better. In my 34 years of practice, I have never felt a greater sense of hope and optimism about what talk therapy can realistically offer to reduce suffering and improve our personal and family lives. I can present you with a "user friendly" path into treatment that will ease your very understandable anxiety and skepticism. My goals for you as a client are learning, growth, empowerment and customer satisfaction.
They provide identity-affirming care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
As a therapist, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore and be themselves, and where they can feel heard, validated, supported, and empowered. My therapy approach is collaborative, empathetic, person-centered, and trauma-informed. Therapy modalities I use include IFS, ACT, CBT, and DBT.
They provide identity-affirming care for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
As a therapist, I aim to create a safe space for clients to explore and be themselves, and where they can feel heard, validated, supported, and empowered. My therapy approach is collaborative, empathetic, person-centered, and trauma-informed. Therapy modalities I use include IFS, ACT, CBT, and DBT.
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, ACT, and Gottman. My commitment to utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals. I am here to help you navigate relationships, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, parenthood, illness, career, and more.
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, ACT, and Gottman. My commitment to utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals. I am here to help you navigate relationships, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, parenthood, illness, career, and more.
Additionally I work with couples and individual clients struggling with grief, complex trauma, anxiety, dysfunctional family systems, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
Are you and your romantic partner struggling to connect and feel like a team in the transition to parenthood? I support couples struggling with tension and disconnection, who feel unsure how to solve their challenges or strengthen their loving dynamic after having children. I help couples improve their communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. In our work together, we process emotions, stories, and histories that arise in conflict, while also finding practical, tangible tailor-made solutions that work to improve your specific relationship dynamic.
Additionally I work with couples and individual clients struggling with grief, complex trauma, anxiety, dysfunctional family systems, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
Are you and your romantic partner struggling to connect and feel like a team in the transition to parenthood? I support couples struggling with tension and disconnection, who feel unsure how to solve their challenges or strengthen their loving dynamic after having children. I help couples improve their communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. In our work together, we process emotions, stories, and histories that arise in conflict, while also finding practical, tangible tailor-made solutions that work to improve your specific relationship dynamic.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. My role as your therapist is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal. With experience across community mental health, school-based therapy, and private practice, I frequently work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and the lasting impact of trauma. I offer clients help with regulating their nervous system, challenging negative self-beliefs, rewriting their trauma narrative, and strengthening boundaries and communication skills.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. My role as your therapist is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal. With experience across community mental health, school-based therapy, and private practice, I frequently work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and the lasting impact of trauma. I offer clients help with regulating their nervous system, challenging negative self-beliefs, rewriting their trauma narrative, and strengthening boundaries and communication skills.
Accepting Couples!
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale—where you don’t have to perform, hold everything together, or carry things on your own.
My work is rooted in helping couples & individuals understand how their past experiences shape their present patterns—especially in relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles they can’t seem to break. Together, we slow things down, make sense of those patterns, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
Accepting Couples!
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale—where you don’t have to perform, hold everything together, or carry things on your own.
My work is rooted in helping couples & individuals understand how their past experiences shape their present patterns—especially in relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles they can’t seem to break. Together, we slow things down, make sense of those patterns, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at bfoxcounseling(dot)com.
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at bfoxcounseling(dot)com.
Jessica Brady-Young, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you are stuck, navigating trauma, neurodivergence, or a healthcare provider facing burnout, you aren't alone. Severe stress, complex trauma, and heavy expectations leave a distinct physical and emotional blueprint. Instead of pathologizing you, my focus is on your unique story, nervous system, and body. We combine narrative therapy with somatic integration to explore how deep stress manifests as panic, anxiety, chronic overwhelm, or depression. Together, we work at your pace to process past adversity, untangle automatic survival responses, reclaim your personal agency, and help you regain a grounded sense of control in your life.
If you are stuck, navigating trauma, neurodivergence, or a healthcare provider facing burnout, you aren't alone. Severe stress, complex trauma, and heavy expectations leave a distinct physical and emotional blueprint. Instead of pathologizing you, my focus is on your unique story, nervous system, and body. We combine narrative therapy with somatic integration to explore how deep stress manifests as panic, anxiety, chronic overwhelm, or depression. Together, we work at your pace to process past adversity, untangle automatic survival responses, reclaim your personal agency, and help you regain a grounded sense of control in your life.
I work with adults 18+ navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship distress, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, chronic illness, or life transitions.
I create holistic treatment plans that meet clients where they are, emphasizing natural strengths and resilience. Drawing on experience with children and adults, across educational and carceral settings, I offer compassionate, culturally-responsive care that promotes long-term healing and empowers clients to navigate life's challenges.
I work with adults 18+ navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship distress, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, chronic illness, or life transitions.
I create holistic treatment plans that meet clients where they are, emphasizing natural strengths and resilience. Drawing on experience with children and adults, across educational and carceral settings, I offer compassionate, culturally-responsive care that promotes long-term healing and empowers clients to navigate life's challenges.
With years of experience with clients of all structures and identities, specializing in queer and gender-diverse clients, I facilitate the challenging conversations that therapists can avoid, diminishing shame.
It can be demoralizing to fall back into painful emotions and old patterns you have been determined to change. A part of you wants connection, relief, or a different way forward, while another part, despite your best efforts, keeps pulling you back into familiar pain. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a nonpathologizing, interactive therapy that helps you identify parts of yourself operating outside your awareness and begin to transform your relationship with yourself and those who matter most. Clients often leave IFS sessions with greater clarity, and with the sense that something actually “happened” in therapy.
With years of experience with clients of all structures and identities, specializing in queer and gender-diverse clients, I facilitate the challenging conversations that therapists can avoid, diminishing shame.
It can be demoralizing to fall back into painful emotions and old patterns you have been determined to change. A part of you wants connection, relief, or a different way forward, while another part, despite your best efforts, keeps pulling you back into familiar pain. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a nonpathologizing, interactive therapy that helps you identify parts of yourself operating outside your awareness and begin to transform your relationship with yourself and those who matter most. Clients often leave IFS sessions with greater clarity, and with the sense that something actually “happened” in therapy.
I have worked with people of all backgrounds but I generally work with LGBT folks and people who are ENM/poly/Lifestyle.
Sometimes client's want to focus on present day issues such as anxiety management. In that case, we would focus on psychoeducation, skill building, and some cognitive behavioral therapy. Other times, client's prefer insight oriented therapy with a more relational approach. I tend to focus both on the past and the present because they inform each other.
I have worked with people of all backgrounds but I generally work with LGBT folks and people who are ENM/poly/Lifestyle.
Sometimes client's want to focus on present day issues such as anxiety management. In that case, we would focus on psychoeducation, skill building, and some cognitive behavioral therapy. Other times, client's prefer insight oriented therapy with a more relational approach. I tend to focus both on the past and the present because they inform each other.
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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.