Lesbian Therapists in Boston, MA
Celeste has over twenty years’ experience helping people cope with emotional pain and improve the way they navigate relationships. She specializes in treating depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and substance use disorders. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Celeste ensures that therapy occurs in a supportive and nurturing environment that is sensitive to client concerns around issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender dysphoria. Celeste uses she/her pronouns and lives with her wife and three Portuguese Podengo rescue dogs (Bruna, Rex, and Foxy are all pictured below).
Celeste has over twenty years’ experience helping people cope with emotional pain and improve the way they navigate relationships. She specializes in treating depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and substance use disorders. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Celeste ensures that therapy occurs in a supportive and nurturing environment that is sensitive to client concerns around issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender dysphoria. Celeste uses she/her pronouns and lives with her wife and three Portuguese Podengo rescue dogs (Bruna, Rex, and Foxy are all pictured below).
I have focused my work supporting queer and trans folks in various areas of life. Using a trauma-sensitive framework, I hope to support folks in bringing awareness to how emotions, trauma, conflict (and more) are showing up in the body. I hope to encourage curiosity, compassion, and connection towards an individual’s system- however that may look and feel right for you.
My main modality is Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also incorporate somatic mindfulness into IFS.
I have focused my work supporting queer and trans folks in various areas of life. Using a trauma-sensitive framework, I hope to support folks in bringing awareness to how emotions, trauma, conflict (and more) are showing up in the body. I hope to encourage curiosity, compassion, and connection towards an individual’s system- however that may look and feel right for you.
My main modality is Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also incorporate somatic mindfulness into IFS.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified music therapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. My therapeutic approach centers decolonial and liberatory frameworks, and is relational, resource-oriented, holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative—grounded in an awareness of the societal, cultural, political, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects that shape each client’s experience and well-being. I believe in co-creating a culturally affirming therapeutic space where clients can connect with their own power and agency in their healing process, and deepen their understanding of self and their inner world.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified music therapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. My therapeutic approach centers decolonial and liberatory frameworks, and is relational, resource-oriented, holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative—grounded in an awareness of the societal, cultural, political, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects that shape each client’s experience and well-being. I believe in co-creating a culturally affirming therapeutic space where clients can connect with their own power and agency in their healing process, and deepen their understanding of self and their inner world.
At Healing with Trust Therapy, LLC, we specialize in serving clients of Color and clients of Caribbean descent from clinicians who reflect the diaspora. We have clinicians of various backgrounds including Haitian, Cape Verdean, Trinidadian, African American, and Japanese!
At Healing with Trust Therapy, LLC, we specialize in serving clients of Color and clients of Caribbean descent from clinicians who reflect the diaspora. We have clinicians of various backgrounds including Haitian, Cape Verdean, Trinidadian, African American, and Japanese!
Choosing therapy for your child, teenager, or young adult can feel overwhelming-especially when emotions run high, communication feels stuck, or connection feels fragile.
At Nesting Place, I offer attachment-based therapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults ages 9-23. In my practice I work to support you both individually and with your support system to strengthen trust, emotional safety, and connection.
Choosing therapy for your child, teenager, or young adult can feel overwhelming-especially when emotions run high, communication feels stuck, or connection feels fragile.
At Nesting Place, I offer attachment-based therapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults ages 9-23. In my practice I work to support you both individually and with your support system to strengthen trust, emotional safety, and connection.
I believe in the power of authenticity, self-compassion, acceptance, and healing. Starting therapy can be hard but I am here to create a safe space where you can begin to unpack your emotions and build the capacity to sit with the uncomfortable. With my guidance you will grow, lean into therapy and begin to heal yourself, as you process life's ups and downs. No matter past or present, your feelings are important, feeling seen matters, and I am here to support you in the therapeutic journey. Together, we will work to uncover your inner strength, sense of belonging, and build a path towards healing, happiness, and change.
I believe in the power of authenticity, self-compassion, acceptance, and healing. Starting therapy can be hard but I am here to create a safe space where you can begin to unpack your emotions and build the capacity to sit with the uncomfortable. With my guidance you will grow, lean into therapy and begin to heal yourself, as you process life's ups and downs. No matter past or present, your feelings are important, feeling seen matters, and I am here to support you in the therapeutic journey. Together, we will work to uncover your inner strength, sense of belonging, and build a path towards healing, happiness, and change.
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community that she is also proudly a part of. During sessions, Rachel strives to foster a safe environment where anything can be brought up without any judgment. She has been described as a calming presence and someone who is easy to talk to. It can be difficult to reach out for support in general, but it can be even more so for BIPOC individuals and those who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness. Rachel takes great care to make sessions a comfortable place to be authentically who you are.
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community that she is also proudly a part of. During sessions, Rachel strives to foster a safe environment where anything can be brought up without any judgment. She has been described as a calming presence and someone who is easy to talk to. It can be difficult to reach out for support in general, but it can be even more so for BIPOC individuals and those who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness. Rachel takes great care to make sessions a comfortable place to be authentically who you are.
I have experience working with gay men, heterosexual couples, lesbian couples, and queer couples, as well as those in monogamous, swinging, non-monogamous relationships.
I am a sex therapist, focusing my practice on couples, sexuality, and family systems, helping couples and families navigate relational dynamics. I assist couples in creating and strengthening shared language, as well as developing new vocabulary and communication skills. My training includes working with issues related to desire, intimacy, infidelity, conflict management, and parenting. I support couples in establishing relational agreements, processing unresolved trauma, and navigating neurodiversity and mental health together. I have experience working with interracial, interfaith, and multicultural families.
I have experience working with gay men, heterosexual couples, lesbian couples, and queer couples, as well as those in monogamous, swinging, non-monogamous relationships.
I am a sex therapist, focusing my practice on couples, sexuality, and family systems, helping couples and families navigate relational dynamics. I assist couples in creating and strengthening shared language, as well as developing new vocabulary and communication skills. My training includes working with issues related to desire, intimacy, infidelity, conflict management, and parenting. I support couples in establishing relational agreements, processing unresolved trauma, and navigating neurodiversity and mental health together. I have experience working with interracial, interfaith, and multicultural families.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and young professionals on their journey towards healing and growth. With expertise in anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression, I provide a compassionate and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions, themselves, and their internal workings. I collaborate with clients to identify the underlying causes of their anxiety, challenge thought patterns, and figure out who they are. I provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, find their voice, and towards creating a more fulfilling life. I believe we are a team.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and young professionals on their journey towards healing and growth. With expertise in anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression, I provide a compassionate and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions, themselves, and their internal workings. I collaborate with clients to identify the underlying causes of their anxiety, challenge thought patterns, and figure out who they are. I provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, find their voice, and towards creating a more fulfilling life. I believe we are a team.
Heather is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who understands that starting therapy takes courage. She aims to provide a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered. Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered, helping clients explore thought patterns, develop coping tools for anxiety, and build confidence to face life’s challenges. With over 10 years of experience, Heather has worked with children, preteens, teens, and adults in both individual and family therapy settings.
Heather is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who understands that starting therapy takes courage. She aims to provide a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered. Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered, helping clients explore thought patterns, develop coping tools for anxiety, and build confidence to face life’s challenges. With over 10 years of experience, Heather has worked with children, preteens, teens, and adults in both individual and family therapy settings.
New Day time and Evening Openings for Virtual Appointments!
Are you looking for a therapist who is personable, direct, and genuinely open to all that you bring into the room? My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and work through the experiences that have been weighing on you.
Steep Thoughts Therapy, LLC is a small, women‑owned practice committed to transparency. We take the time to ensure you fully understand your insurance coverage and our billing policies. Our goal is to make the financial side of therapy feel clear, honest, and stress‑free so you can focus on your healing.
New Day time and Evening Openings for Virtual Appointments!
Are you looking for a therapist who is personable, direct, and genuinely open to all that you bring into the room? My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and work through the experiences that have been weighing on you.
Steep Thoughts Therapy, LLC is a small, women‑owned practice committed to transparency. We take the time to ensure you fully understand your insurance coverage and our billing policies. Our goal is to make the financial side of therapy feel clear, honest, and stress‑free so you can focus on your healing.
Are you exhausted from holding everything together while quietly wondering when it gets easier? Maybe anxiety follows you into every room. Maybe you're accomplished on the outside but running completely on empty within. Whether you're an athlete navigating performance pressure, an LGBTQ+ person working through identity or relationships, a professional facing burnout, or a young adult in the middle of a major life change, you've found the right place. Therapy isn't reserved for crisis moments. It's for anyone ready to invest in themselves so they can show up fully for their work, their relationships, and everything else in between.
Are you exhausted from holding everything together while quietly wondering when it gets easier? Maybe anxiety follows you into every room. Maybe you're accomplished on the outside but running completely on empty within. Whether you're an athlete navigating performance pressure, an LGBTQ+ person working through identity or relationships, a professional facing burnout, or a young adult in the middle of a major life change, you've found the right place. Therapy isn't reserved for crisis moments. It's for anyone ready to invest in themselves so they can show up fully for their work, their relationships, and everything else in between.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Hi! I'm Jess, a therapist who's all about helping adults tackle life's twists, turns and everything in between. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, LGBTQIA+ issues, or finding your way through questions about sexuality and gender identity, I'm here to be your ally. I love working with college, grad and doctoral level students, and welcome young to mid-level professionals to reach out as well. I'm here to support you, learn alongside you, and honor your unique journey which is very meaningful to me.
Hi! I'm Jess, a therapist who's all about helping adults tackle life's twists, turns and everything in between. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, LGBTQIA+ issues, or finding your way through questions about sexuality and gender identity, I'm here to be your ally. I love working with college, grad and doctoral level students, and welcome young to mid-level professionals to reach out as well. I'm here to support you, learn alongside you, and honor your unique journey which is very meaningful to me.
As a licensed psychologist, I have multiple years experience, working in a variety of settings. I am proud of my work with various populations over the years, as it has made me a well-rounded clinician. I am passionate about working with young adults as they navigate life changes such as relationship difficulties, identity changes, life stress and familial concerns.
As a licensed psychologist, I have multiple years experience, working in a variety of settings. I am proud of my work with various populations over the years, as it has made me a well-rounded clinician. I am passionate about working with young adults as they navigate life changes such as relationship difficulties, identity changes, life stress and familial concerns.
I am a therapist because I believe we should be creators of our lives and not just consumers of others' expectations. Working collaboratively, you and I will explore where you feel stuck and make moves toward a more fulfilling life. As an artist and a queer feminist, I am a great therapeutic fit for folks who want to build an authentic life.
I especially love working with adults and couples navigating life changes in sexuality, relationships, career, money, and family. As well as those navigating the lasting impact of parental alcoholism.
I am a therapist because I believe we should be creators of our lives and not just consumers of others' expectations. Working collaboratively, you and I will explore where you feel stuck and make moves toward a more fulfilling life. As an artist and a queer feminist, I am a great therapeutic fit for folks who want to build an authentic life.
I especially love working with adults and couples navigating life changes in sexuality, relationships, career, money, and family. As well as those navigating the lasting impact of parental alcoholism.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults, people of color, and couples who are carrying the emotional weight of navigating oppressive structures while trying to build lives rooted in rest, joy, and authenticity. Through a social justice lens, I support clients in cultivating healing. I offer an affirming, relational space where people can show up as their full selves, and where their strengths, creativity, and capacity for play are centered in the work.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults, people of color, and couples who are carrying the emotional weight of navigating oppressive structures while trying to build lives rooted in rest, joy, and authenticity. Through a social justice lens, I support clients in cultivating healing. I offer an affirming, relational space where people can show up as their full selves, and where their strengths, creativity, and capacity for play are centered in the work.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
I am a licensed mental health therapist serving Massachusetts with experience in residential, assisted living, correctional, group practice, school based, and outpatient settings. I use different therapeutic approaches to support adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
I am a licensed mental health therapist serving Massachusetts with experience in residential, assisted living, correctional, group practice, school based, and outpatient settings. I use different therapeutic approaches to support adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Phoebe offers a warm and authentic space to connect, understanding “problems” in the context of societal oppression rather than as individual failures or pathologies. They offer a space where grief, anger and all parts of self are welcome, where you can rewrite old stories that no longer serve you, and envision/create a new future for yourself.
Phoebe offers a warm and authentic space to connect, understanding “problems” in the context of societal oppression rather than as individual failures or pathologies. They offer a space where grief, anger and all parts of self are welcome, where you can rewrite old stories that no longer serve you, and envision/create a new future for yourself.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.