LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Naugatuck, CT
Cortes Counseling is a clinical group private practice that provides psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services. Our practice specializations and expertise are in: anxiety, depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, individual counseling, career, psycho-religious counseling, couples & marriage counseling, separation & divorce, child & family therapy, and parenting counseling. We also offer generalist and specialist services with expertise in differential diagnoses and prognoses ranging from mild to severe mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. We service all of New Haven County and Fairfield County areas.
Cortes Counseling is a clinical group private practice that provides psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services. Our practice specializations and expertise are in: anxiety, depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, individual counseling, career, psycho-religious counseling, couples & marriage counseling, separation & divorce, child & family therapy, and parenting counseling. We also offer generalist and specialist services with expertise in differential diagnoses and prognoses ranging from mild to severe mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. We service all of New Haven County and Fairfield County areas.
Mr. Cortes is the CEO & Founder of Cortes Counseling, a clinical group private practice that provides psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services. Our practice specializes in anxiety, depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, individual counseling, career, psycho-religious counseling, couples & marriage counseling, separation & divorce, child & family therapy, & parenting counseling. We offer generalist and specialist care, with expertise in differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment for mild to severe mental health and/or substance use disorders. We serve our clients throughout the New Haven and Fairfield County areas.
Mr. Cortes is the CEO & Founder of Cortes Counseling, a clinical group private practice that provides psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services. Our practice specializes in anxiety, depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, individual counseling, career, psycho-religious counseling, couples & marriage counseling, separation & divorce, child & family therapy, & parenting counseling. We offer generalist and specialist care, with expertise in differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment for mild to severe mental health and/or substance use disorders. We serve our clients throughout the New Haven and Fairfield County areas.
As a child of immigrants, I have seen how hard it may be to navigate different cultures and identities in America. I also have first hand experience navigating three cultures and acculturation issues throughout my life, I have seen how lonely it may feel to have trauma related to cultures and family of origin.
Coming from several cultures is a privilege but can also be a challenge. I have seen how these struggles can be hard for both children and adults and can cause stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety among other concerns. I work with you using several different therapy techniques to identify ways to navigate the challenges
As a child of immigrants, I have seen how hard it may be to navigate different cultures and identities in America. I also have first hand experience navigating three cultures and acculturation issues throughout my life, I have seen how lonely it may feel to have trauma related to cultures and family of origin.
Coming from several cultures is a privilege but can also be a challenge. I have seen how these struggles can be hard for both children and adults and can cause stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety among other concerns. I work with you using several different therapy techniques to identify ways to navigate the challenges
Are you looking for extra support? Perhaps you thought about therapy in the past, but did not follow through? If so, I am so happy you decided to start looking for therapy! I am an LCSW who believes you are the expert on you and I will help you reach the goals we outline together! Therapy is a collaborative process where we will meet weekly to help you identify what is getting int he way and how you can continue to the path of what makes you happy!
Are you looking for extra support? Perhaps you thought about therapy in the past, but did not follow through? If so, I am so happy you decided to start looking for therapy! I am an LCSW who believes you are the expert on you and I will help you reach the goals we outline together! Therapy is a collaborative process where we will meet weekly to help you identify what is getting int he way and how you can continue to the path of what makes you happy!
Whatever it is that you are struggling with, I am certain of one thing, it has been beating you up and convincing you that there is no hope. You’re tired of it, you’ve been fighting it tooth and nail and yet it still persists. You are surviving without any tools and my role to you is to give you a hammer. As someone who has ten years experience working with people who struggle with anger, anxiety, relationship issues, and who struggle with conventional therapy, I have found reliable methods to elevate people to where they want to be in life.
Whatever it is that you are struggling with, I am certain of one thing, it has been beating you up and convincing you that there is no hope. You’re tired of it, you’ve been fighting it tooth and nail and yet it still persists. You are surviving without any tools and my role to you is to give you a hammer. As someone who has ten years experience working with people who struggle with anger, anxiety, relationship issues, and who struggle with conventional therapy, I have found reliable methods to elevate people to where they want to be in life.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Taking steps to feel relief and better understand yourself is how healing begins. I can be the support system you need to see a lasting change.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed from life changes or unhealthy relationships, finding it challenging to understand your mental health needs, wanting to heal from negative cycles, or struggling with purpose and identity, I encourage you to reach out. I specialize in working with women who are navigating difficult or toxic relationships, understanding diagnoses later in life, or wanting to become more capable versions of themselves.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Taking steps to feel relief and better understand yourself is how healing begins. I can be the support system you need to see a lasting change.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed from life changes or unhealthy relationships, finding it challenging to understand your mental health needs, wanting to heal from negative cycles, or struggling with purpose and identity, I encourage you to reach out. I specialize in working with women who are navigating difficult or toxic relationships, understanding diagnoses later in life, or wanting to become more capable versions of themselves.
I have specialized training in sexuality related issues including working with people related to gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+, performance concerns, and sexual trauma.
Seeking a provider for yourself can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, with a specific focus on sexuality related concerns and helping you work towards your goals.
I have specialized training in sexuality related issues including working with people related to gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+, performance concerns, and sexual trauma.
Seeking a provider for yourself can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, with a specific focus on sexuality related concerns and helping you work towards your goals.
Jessica Allard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping adolescents and adults struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts, and related challenges. She has experience working in community, school, mental health agency, and telehealth settings, supporting individuals as they navigate overwhelming fears, compulsive behaviors, perfectionism, uncertainty, and life transitions. Jessica understands that OCD is much more than excessive handwashing or organization.
Jessica Allard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping adolescents and adults struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts, and related challenges. She has experience working in community, school, mental health agency, and telehealth settings, supporting individuals as they navigate overwhelming fears, compulsive behaviors, perfectionism, uncertainty, and life transitions. Jessica understands that OCD is much more than excessive handwashing or organization.
New Insight Counseling, LLC is a private counseling practice located in Naugatuck, CT. We are made up educated, experienced, therapists who specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. We practice from a strengths based approach and understand finding the right therapist for you and your loved one is important. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you through navigating some of life's difficulties. We want to help make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible, while taking the steps in your healing process.
New Insight Counseling, LLC is a private counseling practice located in Naugatuck, CT. We are made up educated, experienced, therapists who specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. We practice from a strengths based approach and understand finding the right therapist for you and your loved one is important. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you through navigating some of life's difficulties. We want to help make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible, while taking the steps in your healing process.
Above And Beyond Community Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MsPsych, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Above and Beyond Community Services, is a counseling and psychotherapy practice with locations in Waterbury serving surrounding communities. Our practitioner is a highly trained License Professional Counselor who specializes in treating a wide verity of mental health dysfunctions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, spectrum disorder and ADHD/ADD and ABA treatment. Above and Beyond Community Services provide individual psychotherapy treatment as well as family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
Above and Beyond Community Services, is a counseling and psychotherapy practice with locations in Waterbury serving surrounding communities. Our practitioner is a highly trained License Professional Counselor who specializes in treating a wide verity of mental health dysfunctions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, spectrum disorder and ADHD/ADD and ABA treatment. Above and Beyond Community Services provide individual psychotherapy treatment as well as family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
Ligia Benedetti, LPC-A, works best with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives, even if they feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. She supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues. Her ideal client values having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Ligia especially connects with individuals seeking healing from past struggles, while learning to embrace their strengths and move toward a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
Ligia Benedetti, LPC-A, works best with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives, even if they feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. She supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues. Her ideal client values having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Ligia especially connects with individuals seeking healing from past struggles, while learning to embrace their strengths and move toward a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
I have worked with adults, children, and adolescents and have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, everyday life stressors and more.
My approach is person-centered and strengths based where we work on creating a safe space together. I draw from different techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness based strategies.
I have worked with adults, children, and adolescents and have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, everyday life stressors and more.
My approach is person-centered and strengths based where we work on creating a safe space together. I draw from different techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness based strategies.
Ady’s ideal client may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. They may be navigating trauma, family conflict, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions. They seek clarity, healing, and tools to cope effectively and build healthier relationships.
Ady’s ideal client may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. They may be navigating trauma, family conflict, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or major life transitions. They seek clarity, healing, and tools to cope effectively and build healthier relationships.
Hello, I’m Amanda Ouellet, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I’ve worked in the social work field for over 10 years in various settings. I achieved my undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State University and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University. My approach is client-focused and strength based, meeting my clients where they are at, working to motivate and empower. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment to work towards identifying and achieving goals, as well as identifying triggers, and coping skills. I am empathetic, dedicated, compassionate, and feel that a therapeutic relationship is important
Hello, I’m Amanda Ouellet, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I’ve worked in the social work field for over 10 years in various settings. I achieved my undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State University and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University. My approach is client-focused and strength based, meeting my clients where they are at, working to motivate and empower. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment to work towards identifying and achieving goals, as well as identifying triggers, and coping skills. I am empathetic, dedicated, compassionate, and feel that a therapeutic relationship is important
Therapist at Cassidy Counseling Center in Waterbury.
Therapist at Cassidy Counseling Center in Waterbury.
I find it extremely important to work with underserved populations, specifically, the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello, my name is Michelle and if you’re on my page, I want to acknowledge your bravery for thinking about taking this step toward self-care. You were born worthy and are worthy. Your identity is yours and together we will work on creating a safe space for you to heal, grow, and create lasting change. Your narrative matters and my mission is to help you access your voice and empower you to lean into your own vulnerability. With a focus on relationships, I work with individuals, partnerships of any kind, and families to engage in tough, yet healthy dialogue, expressing self and breaking negative patterns of behavior.
I find it extremely important to work with underserved populations, specifically, the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello, my name is Michelle and if you’re on my page, I want to acknowledge your bravery for thinking about taking this step toward self-care. You were born worthy and are worthy. Your identity is yours and together we will work on creating a safe space for you to heal, grow, and create lasting change. Your narrative matters and my mission is to help you access your voice and empower you to lean into your own vulnerability. With a focus on relationships, I work with individuals, partnerships of any kind, and families to engage in tough, yet healthy dialogue, expressing self and breaking negative patterns of behavior.
Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many women feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. We help women just like you take control over your life once and for all. I will help you identify the core causes of your symptoms of depression, anxiety, and why your relationships are not working for you. By the end of your treatment, you will be able to feel: Happier. Peaceful. Able to enjoy meaningful and healthier relationships.
Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many women feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. We help women just like you take control over your life once and for all. I will help you identify the core causes of your symptoms of depression, anxiety, and why your relationships are not working for you. By the end of your treatment, you will be able to feel: Happier. Peaceful. Able to enjoy meaningful and healthier relationships.
Is depression or anxiety keeping you from engaging with life as you want to? Are your relationships suffering because of communication issues or mental health problems? Have you tried therapy in the past but stopped because it felt impersonal or formulaic? Dealing with mental health issues affects how you think about yourself, interact with loved ones, and how much effort you can use to chase your goals. If you’re ready to find positive solutions to your mental health and relationship issues, therapy with a person-centered approach may help.
Is depression or anxiety keeping you from engaging with life as you want to? Are your relationships suffering because of communication issues or mental health problems? Have you tried therapy in the past but stopped because it felt impersonal or formulaic? Dealing with mental health issues affects how you think about yourself, interact with loved ones, and how much effort you can use to chase your goals. If you’re ready to find positive solutions to your mental health and relationship issues, therapy with a person-centered approach may help.
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Therapist and Life Coach. Do you ever look in the mirror and not like who looks back? I am certified and trained in what I consider true, life-changing therapies: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy. I assist people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and attachment issues in discovering their authentic selves and recovering their magnificence. Together, we can find the person you were born to be before the world taught you otherwise. It's time to look in that mirror and love who looks back. Let's get started.
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Therapist and Life Coach. Do you ever look in the mirror and not like who looks back? I am certified and trained in what I consider true, life-changing therapies: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy. I assist people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and attachment issues in discovering their authentic selves and recovering their magnificence. Together, we can find the person you were born to be before the world taught you otherwise. It's time to look in that mirror and love who looks back. Let's get started.
Hype Healing: CT Holistic Therapy & Advocacy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel like the world is too loud and your voice too small? Whether navigating the heavy fog of depression, the hum of anxiety, or the overwhelming "What now?"—I see you. I’m Shana Marques, an LCSW, Certified School Social Worker, and a dedicated advocate for those who feel unseen. I founded Hype Healing to look at the "whole human." As a true empath and believer in change, I am here to be the person who "hypes" you up—reminding you that even the smallest progress is a victory and that resilience is your birthright. My practice is deeply person-centered: I meet you exactly where you are, in your rawest moments, no judgement.
Do you feel like the world is too loud and your voice too small? Whether navigating the heavy fog of depression, the hum of anxiety, or the overwhelming "What now?"—I see you. I’m Shana Marques, an LCSW, Certified School Social Worker, and a dedicated advocate for those who feel unseen. I founded Hype Healing to look at the "whole human." As a true empath and believer in change, I am here to be the person who "hypes" you up—reminding you that even the smallest progress is a victory and that resilience is your birthright. My practice is deeply person-centered: I meet you exactly where you are, in your rawest moments, no judgement.
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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.