LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Bridgewater, MA

Solaris Rai
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMT, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m Soli (they/them), a white, queer, trans/nonbinary, neurodivergent Clinical Mental Health Intern studying at Antioch University. I’m currently a professional bodyworker, and much of my work centers around trauma and nervous system function. I’m particularly interested in approaching therapy from a liberatory framework, to help you identify, challenge, and divest from the harmful systems in your life, and to support you in building healthier patterns, connections, and resilience.
I’m Soli (they/them), a white, queer, trans/nonbinary, neurodivergent Clinical Mental Health Intern studying at Antioch University. I’m currently a professional bodyworker, and much of my work centers around trauma and nervous system function. I’m particularly interested in approaching therapy from a liberatory framework, to help you identify, challenge, and divest from the harmful systems in your life, and to support you in building healthier patterns, connections, and resilience.
(401) 566-7930 View (401) 566-7930
Catherine S Litke
Counselor, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I currently have limited morning availability! The world can be a stressful place to live as we try to navigate our own lives. Many of us are living in a state of fight or flight, trying to push down the difficult feelings and coping with feelings of guilt about what we could be doing differently to make things easier. We struggle to take the time or allow ourselves to be okay with caring for ourselves. I strive to help my clients to better cope with their own emotions and practice self-compassion in order to live a more peaceful, enjoyable, and meaningful life.
I currently have limited morning availability! The world can be a stressful place to live as we try to navigate our own lives. Many of us are living in a state of fight or flight, trying to push down the difficult feelings and coping with feelings of guilt about what we could be doing differently to make things easier. We struggle to take the time or allow ourselves to be okay with caring for ourselves. I strive to help my clients to better cope with their own emotions and practice self-compassion in order to live a more peaceful, enjoyable, and meaningful life.
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Samantha Bradshaw
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Serves Area
Welcome to Holding Space Counseling, where insight meets understanding, and change happens one moment at a time. Whatever you bring into this space will be met with the empathy, kindness, & compassion that comes with a positive & strong therapeutic relationship. I believe the trust built between therapist and client is critical to your healing & growth. Change is difficult. Healing is not linear. The path you take in therapy will be filled with many steps forward, some steps back, and unexpected obstacles at times. I’m here to guide and support you through this process.
Welcome to Holding Space Counseling, where insight meets understanding, and change happens one moment at a time. Whatever you bring into this space will be met with the empathy, kindness, & compassion that comes with a positive & strong therapeutic relationship. I believe the trust built between therapist and client is critical to your healing & growth. Change is difficult. Healing is not linear. The path you take in therapy will be filled with many steps forward, some steps back, and unexpected obstacles at times. I’m here to guide and support you through this process.
(508) 504-9580 View (508) 504-9580
Salem Bauknight
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Serves Area
I love working with LGBTQIA+ people, polyamorous families and individuals, adolescents and young adults, surivivors of trauma, people who use drugs, and people with chronic medical conditions.
My clinical practice is informed by Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, harm-reduction, and person-centered therapies. I have experience not only in therapy, but also in case management. I believe that all people have a right to having their basic needs met and that this right is an important part of therapy.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ people, polyamorous families and individuals, adolescents and young adults, surivivors of trauma, people who use drugs, and people with chronic medical conditions.
My clinical practice is informed by Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, harm-reduction, and person-centered therapies. I have experience not only in therapy, but also in case management. I believe that all people have a right to having their basic needs met and that this right is an important part of therapy.
(508) 290-3496 View (508) 290-3496
Wellworth Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Our diverse team of therapists offers support for a wide range of needs including postpartum and fertility challenges like IVF, insomnia treatment with CBT-I, addiction recovery, sex therapy, relationship issues, grief, LGBTQ+ support, trauma, anxiety, and more.
At Wellworth Therapy, we believe everyone deserves support, no matter where they are. With caring, licensed therapists in over 30 states, we make it easy to get the help you need—right from the comfort of home. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling stuck, our team is here for you. We offer evidence-based care through CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy, and other highly effective approaches that meet you where you are. You're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Schedule a session today and let’s take that first step together.
Our diverse team of therapists offers support for a wide range of needs including postpartum and fertility challenges like IVF, insomnia treatment with CBT-I, addiction recovery, sex therapy, relationship issues, grief, LGBTQ+ support, trauma, anxiety, and more.
At Wellworth Therapy, we believe everyone deserves support, no matter where they are. With caring, licensed therapists in over 30 states, we make it easy to get the help you need—right from the comfort of home. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling stuck, our team is here for you. We offer evidence-based care through CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy, and other highly effective approaches that meet you where you are. You're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Schedule a session today and let’s take that first step together.
(508) 290-4006 View (508) 290-4006
Michael Foley
Counselor, LMHC
Serves Area
Are you struggling with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, behavioral issues at home/school or challenges related to your sexual orientation? Counseling can help! For so many of us, the key to healthier and more fulfilling lives and relationships involves developing effective coping strategies and making or accepting change. Change can be scary and challenging but change is possible.
Are you struggling with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, behavioral issues at home/school or challenges related to your sexual orientation? Counseling can help! For so many of us, the key to healthier and more fulfilling lives and relationships involves developing effective coping strategies and making or accepting change. Change can be scary and challenging but change is possible.
(508) 684-5352 View (508) 684-5352
Christy Lyons, Ph.D., LMHC (MA), LPCC (CA, OH)
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPCC
Online Only
What if you could experience your life more fully? Not simply get through your days or manage your stress but become more fully present in your own life? More connected to yourself. More available to the people you love. Better able to notice the ordinary moments that make life feel rich, meaningful, and alive. I work with adults and young adults who might be navigating stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges and/or life transitions. My work focuses on helping you better understand who you are, not simply identifying what is wrong, but exploring what has shaped the way you see yourself and your life.
What if you could experience your life more fully? Not simply get through your days or manage your stress but become more fully present in your own life? More connected to yourself. More available to the people you love. Better able to notice the ordinary moments that make life feel rich, meaningful, and alive. I work with adults and young adults who might be navigating stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges and/or life transitions. My work focuses on helping you better understand who you are, not simply identifying what is wrong, but exploring what has shaped the way you see yourself and your life.
(508) 682-4736 View (508) 682-4736
Mackenzie McDonald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming and passionate about supporting people who are figuring out who they are; whether that's managing panic, untangling social dynamics, or simply learning to live with less overwhelm.
My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe meaningful progress happens when you feel safe enough to be honest about what’s really going on. I’ll meet you with compassion while helping you recognize patterns, build coping skills, and move toward the life you want. This is a space where you can laugh, cry, ask hard questions, and be yourself.
I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming and passionate about supporting people who are figuring out who they are; whether that's managing panic, untangling social dynamics, or simply learning to live with less overwhelm.
My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe meaningful progress happens when you feel safe enough to be honest about what’s really going on. I’ll meet you with compassion while helping you recognize patterns, build coping skills, and move toward the life you want. This is a space where you can laugh, cry, ask hard questions, and be yourself.
(508) 687-6576 View (508) 687-6576
Golden Psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Superbills and sliding scale options available, especially for LGBTQIA and BIPOC community members.
You have made it this far, and somehow it still doesn't feel like enough. You've tried everything to feel better. You've watched the TikToks, read the books, maybe even been to therapy before—but you're still feeling stuck. Life wasn't meant to be spent just surviving. You deserve the chance to truly live. You don't have to keep carrying this alone. With the right therapist, healing is possible. Therapy can help you feel safe in your body again, quiet the constant noise in your mind, and move through the world with more confidence, freedom, and self-compassion.
Superbills and sliding scale options available, especially for LGBTQIA and BIPOC community members.
You have made it this far, and somehow it still doesn't feel like enough. You've tried everything to feel better. You've watched the TikToks, read the books, maybe even been to therapy before—but you're still feeling stuck. Life wasn't meant to be spent just surviving. You deserve the chance to truly live. You don't have to keep carrying this alone. With the right therapist, healing is possible. Therapy can help you feel safe in your body again, quiet the constant noise in your mind, and move through the world with more confidence, freedom, and self-compassion.
(508) 960-6653 View (508) 960-6653
Lauren Sava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Has your child been struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Are you a parent needing help and support for your child, but struggling to find a therapist who is available and capable of helping your family? As a therapist in a group practice, I am happy to help you and your child through this difficult time. My area of speciality is working with children and adolescents utilizing a strengths-based, resiliency approach. Above all, I aim to support my clients in feeling affirmed in who they are. I prioritize building collaborative and trusting relationships with all my clients and their families.
Has your child been struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Are you a parent needing help and support for your child, but struggling to find a therapist who is available and capable of helping your family? As a therapist in a group practice, I am happy to help you and your child through this difficult time. My area of speciality is working with children and adolescents utilizing a strengths-based, resiliency approach. Above all, I aim to support my clients in feeling affirmed in who they are. I prioritize building collaborative and trusting relationships with all my clients and their families.
(978) 643-2863 View (978) 643-2863
Eileen Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Hello and welcome! Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, and finding the right fit in a therapist is important. In our sessions, my goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, build resilience, and navigate life’s stressors and transitions with greater confidence. I specialize in working with clients facing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.
Hello and welcome! Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, and finding the right fit in a therapist is important. In our sessions, my goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, build resilience, and navigate life’s stressors and transitions with greater confidence. I specialize in working with clients facing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.
(508) 413-6345 View (508) 413-6345
Westbridge Counseling & Wellness, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Serves Area
We are an agency of mental health professionals who skillfully utilize an eclectic counseling approach, employing Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Social Learning Theory and art and play therapies.
We are an agency of mental health professionals who skillfully utilize an eclectic counseling approach, employing Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Social Learning Theory and art and play therapies.
(508) 857-1371 View (508) 857-1371
Lisa Ferreira
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoy helping clients discover their own inner resources. I have considerable experience working with trauma and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based approach to trauma treatment. I am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up and developing into their authentic selves. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent folks of all ages. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2010.
I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoy helping clients discover their own inner resources. I have considerable experience working with trauma and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based approach to trauma treatment. I am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up and developing into their authentic selves. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent folks of all ages. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2010.
(508) 203-6908 x1 View (508) 203-6908 x1
Michelle Bloom
Counselor
Online Only
As a licensed mental health counselor specializing in adolescent and adult populations, I'm passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and gain coping skills to support them on their mental health journeys. I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have worked in both partial hospital and outpatient settings with a diverse range of clients and diagnoses. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood.
As a licensed mental health counselor specializing in adolescent and adult populations, I'm passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and gain coping skills to support them on their mental health journeys. I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have worked in both partial hospital and outpatient settings with a diverse range of clients and diagnoses. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood.
(413) 343-5270 View (413) 343-5270
Melanie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
You know what therapy is and have tried it before but with little or no relief of your problems… You know that therapy “can work” but can’t seem to find “a good fit” with a therapist - you want to find someone who can go beyond just offering “resources” for a different “mindset” or cognitive approach. You are looking for someone who can help you explore meaning and find answers beyond traditional therapy approaches ...
You know what therapy is and have tried it before but with little or no relief of your problems… You know that therapy “can work” but can’t seem to find “a good fit” with a therapist - you want to find someone who can go beyond just offering “resources” for a different “mindset” or cognitive approach. You are looking for someone who can help you explore meaning and find answers beyond traditional therapy approaches ...
(413) 937-7339 View (413) 937-7339
Kat Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT-200, TCTSY-F
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My career started as a volunteer at a suicide prevention lifeline providing support for individuals in distress, and I learned that being present for people in their most vulnerable times of need is one of the most humbling yet fulfilling services I could provide. I have also worked in residential care, university, and hospital settings. I am here to guide clients who are ready to produce dynamic change in their lives. I work with clients experiencing various challenges including trauma, challenging relationships, and life transitions to name a few, and how these factors affected the client and family systems.
My career started as a volunteer at a suicide prevention lifeline providing support for individuals in distress, and I learned that being present for people in their most vulnerable times of need is one of the most humbling yet fulfilling services I could provide. I have also worked in residential care, university, and hospital settings. I am here to guide clients who are ready to produce dynamic change in their lives. I work with clients experiencing various challenges including trauma, challenging relationships, and life transitions to name a few, and how these factors affected the client and family systems.
(617) 764-9633 View (617) 764-9633
Andrea J Damon
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
Providing telehealth sessions. Hello, my name is Andrea and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have extensive experience in working within a variety of clinical settings. I currently enjoy clinical, supervisory and administrative positions between the private practice and agency settings. I am also a NBCC/NASW approved trainer in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modality. I find great joy in working with folks of all walks of life. I particularly enjoy working with couples and individuals struggling with communication, boundary and assertiveness issues, as well as mood-related and other interpersonal problems.
Providing telehealth sessions. Hello, my name is Andrea and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have extensive experience in working within a variety of clinical settings. I currently enjoy clinical, supervisory and administrative positions between the private practice and agency settings. I am also a NBCC/NASW approved trainer in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modality. I find great joy in working with folks of all walks of life. I particularly enjoy working with couples and individuals struggling with communication, boundary and assertiveness issues, as well as mood-related and other interpersonal problems.
(508) 939-3224 View (508) 939-3224
Sarah DeLory
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Serves Area
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, and family/relational difficulties. I also specialize in working with pregnant individuals during the perinatal period and have received Certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. I utilize a person centered, strengths-based approach that incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Solutions Focused Therapy; Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness; and the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, and family/relational difficulties. I also specialize in working with pregnant individuals during the perinatal period and have received Certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. I utilize a person centered, strengths-based approach that incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Solutions Focused Therapy; Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness; and the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework.
(774) 260-6898 View (774) 260-6898
Allison Farina
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapeutic support for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My practice does not provide reunification therapy or court-ordered services. With children, I use child-centered play therapy to help them safely express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence. I prioritize partnering with parents, offering guidance and strategies to support their child’s emotional growth and helping ensure that skills learned in therapy are generalized into daily life.
I provide therapeutic support for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My practice does not provide reunification therapy or court-ordered services. With children, I use child-centered play therapy to help them safely express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence. I prioritize partnering with parents, offering guidance and strategies to support their child’s emotional growth and helping ensure that skills learned in therapy are generalized into daily life.
(508) 216-8428 View (508) 216-8428
Empowered Healing LLC
Counselor, M.Ed., LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Supportive, Skills-Based Therapy for Anxiety, Stress & Life Transitions - Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions—and not sure how to move forward? I’m Lauren Suarez, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Empowered Healing LLC, and I am currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals who want not only support, but also practical tools they can use in their daily lives.
Supportive, Skills-Based Therapy for Anxiety, Stress & Life Transitions - Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions—and not sure how to move forward? I’m Lauren Suarez, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Empowered Healing LLC, and I am currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals who want not only support, but also practical tools they can use in their daily lives.
(508) 419-9879 View (508) 419-9879

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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.