LGBTQ+ Therapists in Willimantic, CT
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Jeanette Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am committed to racial justice and am
LGBTQ
+ affirming.
Sometimes in life we can get off track or even experience circumstances beyond our control that just throw us off our course. Finding direction and getting back on track can be difficult, just as difficult as finding a listening ear and someone we can trust and depend on. I'm here to say that it doesn't have to be, and I'm here to begin the journey with you wherever you are in that process.
Jessica Parenteau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am committed to racial and social justice, and am
LGBTQ
+ affirming.
I’m Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in trauma, PTSD and grief. We all know that life can be hard, we can feel lost in it, or it can become chaotic. The journey to noticing that life has become unmanageable isn't easy, but having that understanding is important. I’m here to say congratulations on taking that first step in asking for help. I hope to aid you in your journey at a pace that is comfortable for you to meet your goals. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for therapy sessions. I also focus on using a person-centered approach.
Waitlist for new clients
Lauriann Zane
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC
Verified
Verified
On our path in life we all go through times of struggle. Sometimes from unresolved past issues or just problems in the present. I believe we can learn to know ourselves and move through difficulties when we have support from a trusted individual with whom we can process. I work in collaboration with clients to build on natural strengths, while addressing barriers to progress, so they can move toward their goals. I work from a holistic perspective (mind/body) and create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to share their stories and create insight for action and growth.
Sarah Pennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, and trauma. , I am passionate about working together to find creative solutions to help meet your personal goals.
Not accepting new clients
Stephanie J Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As all of us seek wellness (safety, comfort, peace, health), and growth (knowledge, spirituality, compassion), we all draw upon various skills, goals, experiences and beliefs that shape our behavior. In my work, I respect clients as individuals who are doing what they can to achieve wellness and growth, and who experience successes to greater or lesser degrees in the different phases and circumstances of their lives.
My efforts in counseling focus on what the client wants and how they can identify and apply their own strengths and resources in order to meet their personal goals.
Waitlist for new clients
NAFI Connecticut Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
NAFI Connecticut is accepting new patients. We are utilizing a hybrid model which encompasses both a telehealth platform (ZOOM Healthcare) and in person sessions to target your needs and eliminate barriers. Please call us if you need any support. We believe in creating a diverse and innovative services for people through a trauma informed environment/lens. Our approach will encourage you to connect with your true self by providing an opportunity to explore your belief system and promote positive change.
Not accepting new clients
Donna Nicolino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide both brief and longer-term counseling to individuals and couples grappling with a range of challenges, from life transitions, anxiety and depression to complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. Trauma is a particular focus of mine and I continually educate myself on the most helpful methods of healing. I am certified in EMDR and am in my second year of training in Somatic Experiencing. I take a holistic approach, and will work with you to explore how diet and nutrition, activity, sleep, belief systems and relationships impact your overall well-being.
A Better You Outpatient Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!! You feel overwhelmed, frustrated, broken and filled with despair. Often you feel undervalued in relationships, school, and work. You want so badly to feel happy, accepted, and valued by the people around you. The ongoing strife with relationships, school, work and personal struggles just seem all too much! You have sleepless nights, due to situations and circumstances constantly on your mind. You are filled with many insecurities, which causes you to doubt who you are and whether you have the strength to pull yourself out this hole you have fallen into.
Susan A Barone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAAMET
Verified
Verified
When we experience trauma it can effect all aspects of our lives, our psychological, emotional and physical well-being can all be compromised. Trauma related issues include: physical pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, anger, substance abuse, procrastination and avoidance behaviors. These issues can be present even if the trauma occurred in our pre-verbal years. Talk therapy alone even when paired with medication is often not enough to provide the true relief and healing we seek and deserve. This is why I incorporate Emotional Freedom Techniques into my practice.
Path Adult Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Perception Programs Behavioral Health Centers, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and management. Currently offering services at at our Adult PATH Counseling Center in Willimantic at our new state of the art building. Contact us today!
Mandy Avery Risley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*I am not currently accepting new clients* Hello! Are you looking to make positive changes in your life? I would be honored to share your journey and help you discover and develop strengths that will move you forward toward reaching your goals. Change is hard but is made easier with support and guidance. I offer you non-judgmental support in achieving the goals you wish to accomplish. I have experience working with a range of issues (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationships, trauma, grief and loss) and have a flexible approach based on individual needs. I draw from a variety of counseling theories and techniques.
Leah Wessels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Immediate openings available for virtual/telehealth appointments only. Welcome to Swift Running Waters Counseling. I serve students and residents of Eastern Connecticut using a strengths-based, client-centered approach. My mission is to assist you in identifying and using your natural strengths to promote resilience during your healing and recovery journey. During our time together, we will work to build solutions for what your going through. I will encourage you to look at your concerns about the future, the patterns of your past, and will guide you in the practice of being more present.
Laura DeSantis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field over the past 14 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.
Not accepting new clients
Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
Susan M Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Working with college students, couples, with a focus on gender issues, parenting, & elder care. If you are a Veteran about to deploy/post deployment- I am a provider for the MilitaryOne program and welcome you to the office. I incorporate trauma work/yoga, mind-body connections ElderCare throughout the life span and working with caregivers is also provided for the sandwiched baby boomer. Addictions/family problems are difficult & an area of specialization.If you seek a therapeutic alliance to work out problems in a compassionate & empowering environment, call me. Telephone and video sessions are possible for all CT residents. Thank-you.
Lynn Dove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that change is possible. Realizing when things are not working, and that something needs to change, is an important point in creating the life you want to have. I am glad that you have chosen to see if therapy can help you. My goal is to create a safe place in which you can learn to understand yourself, heal your wounds, and to become the person you want to be. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues; from everyday struggles, anxiety, depression, psychological trauma and dissociation, eating disorders, relationship issues, spirituality, and aging.
Not accepting new clients
Hayley Tiller-Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the field since 2007. I enjoy working with people of all ages facing many issues, but have a special interest in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, infertility and gender identity. I also really enjoy working with other providers in the field.
Chastity Joy Pimental
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am accepting Anthem BCBS, Husky and self-pay clients. I am bringing with me 22 years of experience dedicating the majority of my career to the treatment of children, adolescents and families in acute care facilities. I have had the pleasure to work with clients with a wide array of clinical presentations from substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, gender identity, behavioral, parenting and change of life phase issues.
Not accepting new clients
Laurie H. Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer both brief counseling and longer-term therapy, using a warm and nonjudgmental approach. My role includes supporting clients with increasing overall well-being. This may involve help with responding more effectively to anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, losses, health concerns, or challenges in relationships/work/school. Past issues or traumas that are contributing to current difficulties may also be addressed.
Jennifer DavisMuller Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes no matter how hard we try we can feel like nothing is working. Somehow our relationships or our beliefs about ourselves or experiences we have had can create roadblocks in our ability to feel happy, successful and satisfied. I can assist with that. Through my non-judgmental approach we can identify and explore ways to be more aware, satisfied and happy. I practice psychotherapy but use many other modalities to assist with past trauma, abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and a variety of other issues you may be facing. Call or email me. Specialist in EMDR treatment
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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.