LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in East Bridgewater, MA
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.
I enjoy working with people from various stages and walks of life. We all have different strengths and needs, so each person will have unique goals. Goals are identified by talking about things you want to work on. Needs can change quickly, so sessions are flexible to meet you with what you're needing most at that time, while still addressing ongoing goals.
My goal is to provide you a space where you feel safe, seen and heard so you can work on personal growth. I believe you have what it takes to have the life you want and need. I am here to provide support and guidance on your journey.
I enjoy working with people from various stages and walks of life. We all have different strengths and needs, so each person will have unique goals. Goals are identified by talking about things you want to work on. Needs can change quickly, so sessions are flexible to meet you with what you're needing most at that time, while still addressing ongoing goals.
My goal is to provide you a space where you feel safe, seen and heard so you can work on personal growth. I believe you have what it takes to have the life you want and need. I am here to provide support and guidance on your journey.
I specialize in working with mood and depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA folks and women's issues.
Welcome! I open my practice to you with affirmative care and unconditional positive regard. I will meet you where you are and accept all parts of you with open arms. In this space, the realities of identity and oppression are understood. Safety, respect and reverence for diversity in all forms is ensured. Equality is central to my practice as a relational therapist. Using a strengths-based, humanistic approach, I work with adults of all genders and sexual orientations to achieve balance and enrichment. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey and I look forward to connecting with you!
I specialize in working with mood and depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA folks and women's issues.
Welcome! I open my practice to you with affirmative care and unconditional positive regard. I will meet you where you are and accept all parts of you with open arms. In this space, the realities of identity and oppression are understood. Safety, respect and reverence for diversity in all forms is ensured. Equality is central to my practice as a relational therapist. Using a strengths-based, humanistic approach, I work with adults of all genders and sexual orientations to achieve balance and enrichment. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey and I look forward to connecting with you!
I work with teens (14+), caregivers, and service providers—healthcare professionals, correctional officers, first responders, and teachers—to address challenges that prevent them from reaching goals. Many struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD stemming from financial stress, relationship challenges, and issues related to gender identity, often intensified by today’s social climate. In response to overwhelming emotions, some use negative coping strategies such as excessive alcohol use, drugs, gambling, or risky sexual behavior. We work on developing healthy calming skills and improving positive coping mechanisms.
I work with teens (14+), caregivers, and service providers—healthcare professionals, correctional officers, first responders, and teachers—to address challenges that prevent them from reaching goals. Many struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD stemming from financial stress, relationship challenges, and issues related to gender identity, often intensified by today’s social climate. In response to overwhelming emotions, some use negative coping strategies such as excessive alcohol use, drugs, gambling, or risky sexual behavior. We work on developing healthy calming skills and improving positive coping mechanisms.
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.
LGBTQIA+ and cultural-centric.
My experiences have shaped my ability to support clients as they work through trauma, navigate systemic challenges, and uncover the strengths needed to move forward. I integrate DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, and narrative therapy to help clients gain insight into their patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
LGBTQIA+ and cultural-centric.
My experiences have shaped my ability to support clients as they work through trauma, navigate systemic challenges, and uncover the strengths needed to move forward. I integrate DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, and narrative therapy to help clients gain insight into their patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
We are all beings of light, energy and flesh, growing and changing, trying to figure out the world as it changes around us. Nobody comes with an instruction manual. Sometimes we need to stop, breathe, and ask for someone with an open mind to listen as we sift through it all. At Open Mind Counseling Services, I offer a non-judgmental, informed space for the development of self-reflective, compassionate processing of challenging past and current circumstances, and preparation for what's next in this changing world. I offer dynamic, multi-faceted approaches for healing, coping, and thriving. Let's figure this out together!
We are all beings of light, energy and flesh, growing and changing, trying to figure out the world as it changes around us. Nobody comes with an instruction manual. Sometimes we need to stop, breathe, and ask for someone with an open mind to listen as we sift through it all. At Open Mind Counseling Services, I offer a non-judgmental, informed space for the development of self-reflective, compassionate processing of challenging past and current circumstances, and preparation for what's next in this changing world. I offer dynamic, multi-faceted approaches for healing, coping, and thriving. Let's figure this out together!
My journey as a mental health professional started seven years ago in supporting individuals in substance use recovery. I graduated from Simmons University in 2018 with my Master's in Social Work and have gained experience in various clinical settings, including hospital settings, crisis work, and community mental health. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing challenges with men's issues, medical conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. My passion for supporting individuals during their most challenging life transitions drives me to continue working as a therapist today.
My journey as a mental health professional started seven years ago in supporting individuals in substance use recovery. I graduated from Simmons University in 2018 with my Master's in Social Work and have gained experience in various clinical settings, including hospital settings, crisis work, and community mental health. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing challenges with men's issues, medical conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. My passion for supporting individuals during their most challenging life transitions drives me to continue working as a therapist today.
I have a client-centered treatment approach for all clients. My goal is to provide a warm and attentive environment that produces personal growth and wholeness. I specialize in treating Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem Issues and Depression. Everybody has a time in their lives when they need additional support. I understand asking for help is a very difficult. However, making the decision that you will not live in emotional pain for another day is the best decision you can make for yourself. I can help you learning the skills you need to free yourself from this pain.
I have a client-centered treatment approach for all clients. My goal is to provide a warm and attentive environment that produces personal growth and wholeness. I specialize in treating Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem Issues and Depression. Everybody has a time in their lives when they need additional support. I understand asking for help is a very difficult. However, making the decision that you will not live in emotional pain for another day is the best decision you can make for yourself. I can help you learning the skills you need to free yourself from this pain.
Forgewell Solutions has a variety of therapists that specialize in most forms of mental health treatment. We are a seasoned team committed to excellent clinical care for our patients. If you are looking for treatment with Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Trauma Stress Disorder, Addiction, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and issues of attachment and/or acute situational issues. Our therapists address issues with children as young as 6 spanning throughout all adult ages.
Forgewell Solutions has a variety of therapists that specialize in most forms of mental health treatment. We are a seasoned team committed to excellent clinical care for our patients. If you are looking for treatment with Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Trauma Stress Disorder, Addiction, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and issues of attachment and/or acute situational issues. Our therapists address issues with children as young as 6 spanning throughout all adult ages.
Dina is LGBTQIA+ affirming and practices with cultural humility and cultural competence.
Are you experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one or divorce? Currently dealing with life transition or a big life change? Is life not exactly what you thought it would be? Do you feel like you are ready to find healing now but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are new to therapy and unsure if this is for you.
Dina is LGBTQIA+ affirming and practices with cultural humility and cultural competence.
Are you experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one or divorce? Currently dealing with life transition or a big life change? Is life not exactly what you thought it would be? Do you feel like you are ready to find healing now but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are new to therapy and unsure if this is for you.
Kat Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT-200, TCTSY-F
3 Endorsed
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
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.
Reaching out and getting help, whether to make life changes or to heal from pain can be very challenging, and I am here to help guide you through this process. As a licensed therapist with many years of experience working with adults and teenagers, I strive to create a warm, friendly and supportive environment for my clients to process any issues that are preventing them from living a happier and healthier life. Using solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational and other evidence-based approaches, I collaboratively work with my clients to explore the struggle and develop the skills and confidence to address it.
Reaching out and getting help, whether to make life changes or to heal from pain can be very challenging, and I am here to help guide you through this process. As a licensed therapist with many years of experience working with adults and teenagers, I strive to create a warm, friendly and supportive environment for my clients to process any issues that are preventing them from living a happier and healthier life. Using solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational and other evidence-based approaches, I collaboratively work with my clients to explore the struggle and develop the skills and confidence to address it.
Men's issues, men's health, relationships, work/life stress, minor drug/alcohol-related disturbances, anger, addictive patterns, and career skills are a few core issues I resolve for my clients. Emotional disturbance (anxiety, depression, confusion, etc) manifests when you fail to confidently and honestly live your life with meaningful purpose and positive action. Low esteem, lack of confidence, little motivation, and chronic worry all negatively impact your relationship to self and others creating symptoms that can spiral downward. We will arrest any potential spiral and redirect its energy for positive results.
Men's issues, men's health, relationships, work/life stress, minor drug/alcohol-related disturbances, anger, addictive patterns, and career skills are a few core issues I resolve for my clients. Emotional disturbance (anxiety, depression, confusion, etc) manifests when you fail to confidently and honestly live your life with meaningful purpose and positive action. Low esteem, lack of confidence, little motivation, and chronic worry all negatively impact your relationship to self and others creating symptoms that can spiral downward. We will arrest any potential spiral and redirect its energy for positive results.
I have a passion for helping clients with LGBTQIA+ concerns, providing resources, guidance through the coming-out process, and addressing self-harm issues.
My background includes work with parents, adolescents and adults in various settings, including early experience at a residential program in Arlington, Massachusetts for girls with emotional and behavioral challenges. I also bring specialized expertise in trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders for clients of all genders.
I have a passion for helping clients with LGBTQIA+ concerns, providing resources, guidance through the coming-out process, and addressing self-harm issues.
My background includes work with parents, adolescents and adults in various settings, including early experience at a residential program in Arlington, Massachusetts for girls with emotional and behavioral challenges. I also bring specialized expertise in trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders for clients of all genders.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, domestic abuse, narcissistic personality, parenting, LGBTQIA, self-harm, coping skills, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, and career counseling.
I love working with all genders, ideally ages 18-50, to become the best, most authentic versions of themselves. As a social worker and emergency response worker for the Department of Children and Families in Brockton, Massachusetts, I understand the many challenges of parenting, co-parenting, and different styles of raising mentally healthy children. I have experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness working as a Crisis Clinician for Riverside Emergency Services in Norwood and South Shore Mental Health (now Aspire Health Alliance) in Quincy, Massachusetts.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, domestic abuse, narcissistic personality, parenting, LGBTQIA, self-harm, coping skills, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, and career counseling.
I love working with all genders, ideally ages 18-50, to become the best, most authentic versions of themselves. As a social worker and emergency response worker for the Department of Children and Families in Brockton, Massachusetts, I understand the many challenges of parenting, co-parenting, and different styles of raising mentally healthy children. I have experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness working as a Crisis Clinician for Riverside Emergency Services in Norwood and South Shore Mental Health (now Aspire Health Alliance) in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Thomas (they/them) is a queer, transgender (non-binary and transmasculine), chronically ill, disabled, neuro-divergent and non-monogamous psychologist and they often work with clients from these communities, as well as fellow care workers and others who engage in social-justice work.
They also address the ongoing trauma associated with experiencing microaggressions and otherwise being a part of a marginalized group. They draw particularly from mindfulness-based approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy.
Thomas (they/them) is a queer, transgender (non-binary and transmasculine), chronically ill, disabled, neuro-divergent and non-monogamous psychologist and they often work with clients from these communities, as well as fellow care workers and others who engage in social-justice work.
They also address the ongoing trauma associated with experiencing microaggressions and otherwise being a part of a marginalized group. They draw particularly from mindfulness-based approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy.
For many folks, the decision to get support is a scary one. I appreciate the strength you're showing by visiting my profile. Anxiety, focus challenges, forgetfulness, loneliness, communication or connection problems in relationships, flashbacks, burnout, experiences of abuse - these are contextual, not destiny. I work with adults and couples like you to build lives and relationships that feel freer, more satisfying, and more aligned with your values
For many folks, the decision to get support is a scary one. I appreciate the strength you're showing by visiting my profile. Anxiety, focus challenges, forgetfulness, loneliness, communication or connection problems in relationships, flashbacks, burnout, experiences of abuse - these are contextual, not destiny. I work with adults and couples like you to build lives and relationships that feel freer, more satisfying, and more aligned with your values
I am passionate about my work with the LGBTQ community, specifically specializing in serving those under the trans umbrella.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, it is my privilege to serve clients who may be struggling in their daily life and may need a supportive listener and guide to help them along their way to self-actualization. I believe that the capacity for change and self-improvement lies within the client, and I will walk alongside them in their journey as they confront challenges within themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. It is my hope that through our work, my client will feel supported enough to take leaps and jumps towards self-fulfillment and healthy coping.
I am passionate about my work with the LGBTQ community, specifically specializing in serving those under the trans umbrella.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, it is my privilege to serve clients who may be struggling in their daily life and may need a supportive listener and guide to help them along their way to self-actualization. I believe that the capacity for change and self-improvement lies within the client, and I will walk alongside them in their journey as they confront challenges within themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. It is my hope that through our work, my client will feel supported enough to take leaps and jumps towards self-fulfillment and healthy coping.
Echo has 14+ years of experience working with folks who live with trauma, ADHD, Autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
He has developed his clinical skills and style through both professional and lived experiences as a queer, neurodiverse trans man. His practice takes a humanist, person-centered approach and utilizes multiple modalities including IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and positive regard to encourage clients on their healing journeys.
Echo has 14+ years of experience working with folks who live with trauma, ADHD, Autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
He has developed his clinical skills and style through both professional and lived experiences as a queer, neurodiverse trans man. His practice takes a humanist, person-centered approach and utilizes multiple modalities including IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and positive regard to encourage clients on their healing journeys.
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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.