LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hanson, MA
The Anchorage Behavioral Health Alliance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Hanson, MA 02341
With compassion, empathy, active listening, and feedback we will embark on this journey towards healing and wholeness together. Our therapists are trained in a wide array of modalities we can discover together which best fits you and your needs. We seek to journey together with our clients in their process of healing and wholeness in an atmosphere which honors each person’s voice and story. Our ultimate purpose is to be catalysts for restorative healing.
With compassion, empathy, active listening, and feedback we will embark on this journey towards healing and wholeness together. Our therapists are trained in a wide array of modalities we can discover together which best fits you and your needs. We seek to journey together with our clients in their process of healing and wholeness in an atmosphere which honors each person’s voice and story. Our ultimate purpose is to be catalysts for restorative healing.
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts and Maine. My passion lies in guiding clients through periods of transition in their lives and helping them process trauma using EMDR therapy and a solution-focused approach. I firmly believe in the untapped potential within each individual and am dedicated to assisting you in uncovering and realizing your true capabilities.
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts and Maine. My passion lies in guiding clients through periods of transition in their lives and helping them process trauma using EMDR therapy and a solution-focused approach. I firmly believe in the untapped potential within each individual and am dedicated to assisting you in uncovering and realizing your true capabilities.
Feeling misunderstood and constantly overwhelmed? Do you feel like you need to work twice as hard just to keep up with everybody else? You may be someone who has spent years adapting, pushing through, and trying to figure out why things feel harder than they seem for others.
I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, self-confidence, life changes, or managing big emotions, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and find a path forward.
Feeling misunderstood and constantly overwhelmed? Do you feel like you need to work twice as hard just to keep up with everybody else? You may be someone who has spent years adapting, pushing through, and trying to figure out why things feel harder than they seem for others.
I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, self-confidence, life changes, or managing big emotions, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and find a path forward.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
Are you looking for a therapist who blends rigorous clinical training with genuine warmth, cultural sensitivity, and strategies you can start using right away? For more than a decade, I’ve helped children, teens, adults, and families thrive in outpatient clinics, community health centers, schools, and correctional environments, and I look forward to bringing that experience into our work together.
Are you looking for a therapist who blends rigorous clinical training with genuine warmth, cultural sensitivity, and strategies you can start using right away? For more than a decade, I’ve helped children, teens, adults, and families thrive in outpatient clinics, community health centers, schools, and correctional environments, and I look forward to bringing that experience into our work together.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, anxious, stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, unable to move forward with goals and plans? Are you dealing with challenging life circumstances such as illness, caretaking stressors, difficult romantic or family relationships, pressure or burnout in your career, poor self-esteem? Are you trying to make changes that you believe will lead to increased happiness and satisfaction but somehow these changes are not giving you the results that you had hoped for?
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, anxious, stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, unable to move forward with goals and plans? Are you dealing with challenging life circumstances such as illness, caretaking stressors, difficult romantic or family relationships, pressure or burnout in your career, poor self-esteem? Are you trying to make changes that you believe will lead to increased happiness and satisfaction but somehow these changes are not giving you the results that you had hoped for?
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Sometimes life gets overwhelming and you just need someone to help sort out the confusion. I like to work with people who are trying to figure it out. Are you feeling anxious, struggling with life transitions or just feeling unsettled for no apparent reason? Maybe you find yourself needing some new coping skills and someone to talk to. I will work with you in a non-judgmental and validating atmosphere. Let's together figure out what's getting in the way so that you can begin feeling more emotionally secure and healthy.
Sometimes life gets overwhelming and you just need someone to help sort out the confusion. I like to work with people who are trying to figure it out. Are you feeling anxious, struggling with life transitions or just feeling unsettled for no apparent reason? Maybe you find yourself needing some new coping skills and someone to talk to. I will work with you in a non-judgmental and validating atmosphere. Let's together figure out what's getting in the way so that you can begin feeling more emotionally secure and healthy.
What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Welcome! Therapy is a wonderful resource for self reflection, growth, and general support. I truly just enjoy working with folks who are experiencing the human condition that we call life. Whether you're looking to deepen understanding within yourself, better regulate your feelings, experience relationship(s) differently, unpack challenging parts of your own story, or any number of other reasons, I'd love to connect.
What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Welcome! Therapy is a wonderful resource for self reflection, growth, and general support. I truly just enjoy working with folks who are experiencing the human condition that we call life. Whether you're looking to deepen understanding within yourself, better regulate your feelings, experience relationship(s) differently, unpack challenging parts of your own story, or any number of other reasons, I'd love to connect.
I am a clinical social worker who specializes in relational therapy. I work with individuals, relationships, and families on a variety of topics and challenges. My unique approach and training in sex therapy, family systems, couples therapy, and trauma work allow me to help folks move forward in their life. I work with people exploring sexual development through the lifespan.
In therapy you will explore why you feel stuck in cycles and what it means to heal and grow. In working with me, we will laugh, cry, talk honestly and openly about what's going on as well as engage in education about mental health and relationships.
I am a clinical social worker who specializes in relational therapy. I work with individuals, relationships, and families on a variety of topics and challenges. My unique approach and training in sex therapy, family systems, couples therapy, and trauma work allow me to help folks move forward in their life. I work with people exploring sexual development through the lifespan.
In therapy you will explore why you feel stuck in cycles and what it means to heal and grow. In working with me, we will laugh, cry, talk honestly and openly about what's going on as well as engage in education about mental health and relationships.
My practice focuses on helping adults, teens and tweens with various concerns, including recent traumatic experiences, histories of childhood trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting, maternal mental health, infertility and the LGBTQ+ community. I take a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy. Private pay or out-of-network only.
My practice focuses on helping adults, teens and tweens with various concerns, including recent traumatic experiences, histories of childhood trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting, maternal mental health, infertility and the LGBTQ+ community. I take a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy. Private pay or out-of-network only.
Accepting new clients.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with couples and individual clients who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief, perinatal mental health, infertility, as well as relational and parenting challenges. My hope is to support you towards increased compassion and ease, as well as, an understanding of your patterns.
Accepting new clients.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with couples and individual clients who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief, perinatal mental health, infertility, as well as relational and parenting challenges. My hope is to support you towards increased compassion and ease, as well as, an understanding of your patterns.
I work especially well with LGBTQ+ and trans clients who want a therapy space where they don’t have to explain or defend who they are.
If you're living with trauma or anxiety, you deserve a therapist who understands your experience without needing you to explain it first.
I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps your brain and body heal from experiences that still feel stuck.
I work especially well with LGBTQ+ and trans clients who want a therapy space where they don’t have to explain or defend who they are.
If you're living with trauma or anxiety, you deserve a therapist who understands your experience without needing you to explain it first.
I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps your brain and body heal from experiences that still feel stuck.
I'm experienced working with life transitions and experiences like parenthood, divorce, disability, chronic illness, family of origin issues, LGBTQIA+ experiences of all kinds, neurodivergence, raising trans kids, adoption and foster care, disordered eating, helping-profession burnout, living through our current political reality, and the many kinds of traumas that humans survive.
I utilize my MSW and training to inform the care and coaching I provide. I also pull from my lived experiences. One of the beautiful things about a coaching relationship is that I am not limited to clinical diagnosis and intervention. I am a person with a long and full life to draw wisdom from alongside my years in case management, training, and education.
I'm experienced working with life transitions and experiences like parenthood, divorce, disability, chronic illness, family of origin issues, LGBTQIA+ experiences of all kinds, neurodivergence, raising trans kids, adoption and foster care, disordered eating, helping-profession burnout, living through our current political reality, and the many kinds of traumas that humans survive.
I utilize my MSW and training to inform the care and coaching I provide. I also pull from my lived experiences. One of the beautiful things about a coaching relationship is that I am not limited to clinical diagnosis and intervention. I am a person with a long and full life to draw wisdom from alongside my years in case management, training, and education.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ folks.
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.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ folks.
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.
My approach is grounded in queer affirmation, neurodiversity affirmation, Health at Every Size, body liberation, and harm reduction.
You are not broken. The ways you've learned to survive make sense. Healing is nuanced, deeply personal, and rarely linear. Whether you're relying on food or exercise to cope, struggling with your body image, masking parts of your identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy offers a space to slow down, get curious, and make sense of what you're experiencing. You are not alone in this.
My approach is grounded in queer affirmation, neurodiversity affirmation, Health at Every Size, body liberation, and harm reduction.
You are not broken. The ways you've learned to survive make sense. Healing is nuanced, deeply personal, and rarely linear. Whether you're relying on food or exercise to cope, struggling with your body image, masking parts of your identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy offers a space to slow down, get curious, and make sense of what you're experiencing. You are not alone in this.
I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA community, particularly those who identify as transgender and/or non-binary.
Are you or your child feeling stressed, depressed, and/or anxious? Do you need help to feel more like the you you want to be? I can help. I am well suited to help children, teens, and adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or issues pertaining to sexuality and/or gender identity. Using the evidence-based practices, I help clients and their families learn new ways to cope with difficult life problems and reunite with their core values to live their best life. I currently work at McLean Hospital in the School Consultation Service and help schools improve the mental health services provided to youth.
I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA community, particularly those who identify as transgender and/or non-binary.
Are you or your child feeling stressed, depressed, and/or anxious? Do you need help to feel more like the you you want to be? I can help. I am well suited to help children, teens, and adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and/or issues pertaining to sexuality and/or gender identity. Using the evidence-based practices, I help clients and their families learn new ways to cope with difficult life problems and reunite with their core values to live their best life. I currently work at McLean Hospital in the School Consultation Service and help schools improve the mental health services provided to youth.
My living experience as a queer person informs my approach to therapeutic work in every capacity.
Do the same thoughts cycle through your mind over and over? Do you feel like you need a translation device to understand your partner's concerns? Let's work together to navigate those challenges.
I primarily work with individuals and couples/partners who seek support in understanding and working through dynamics such as communication in interpersonal relationships, anxiety and rumination, identity exploration, and life transitions. I tailor my approach with each client, often pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Nonviolent Communication, and Gottman Method frameworks.
My living experience as a queer person informs my approach to therapeutic work in every capacity.
Do the same thoughts cycle through your mind over and over? Do you feel like you need a translation device to understand your partner's concerns? Let's work together to navigate those challenges.
I primarily work with individuals and couples/partners who seek support in understanding and working through dynamics such as communication in interpersonal relationships, anxiety and rumination, identity exploration, and life transitions. I tailor my approach with each client, often pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Nonviolent Communication, and Gottman Method frameworks.
I am a white, queer, trans-masc therapist providing therapy to people living in NY & MA.
My communication style is steady, warm, and transparent, and I find humor to be a helpful tool. My work incorporates an understanding of harm reduction, where perfection is not the goal, but instead we focus on compassion and improvement on quality of life. As we explore your goals, I’m here to follow your lead and support you in pursuing the life you want.
I am a white, queer, trans-masc therapist providing therapy to people living in NY & MA.
My communication style is steady, warm, and transparent, and I find humor to be a helpful tool. My work incorporates an understanding of harm reduction, where perfection is not the goal, but instead we focus on compassion and improvement on quality of life. As we explore your goals, I’m here to follow your lead and support you in pursuing the life you want.
Neurodiverse or LGBTQA+?
Identifying and healing soul wounds is a space traditional therapy can be lacking. I'm not talking about religion, unless you want to, especially if you are healing from religious trauma, grieving, or questioning. Yes we sort the noise into a centered plan - more importantly the plan we make goes beyond strategies to witness and form from your inner wisdom.
Neurodiverse or LGBTQA+?
Identifying and healing soul wounds is a space traditional therapy can be lacking. I'm not talking about religion, unless you want to, especially if you are healing from religious trauma, grieving, or questioning. Yes we sort the noise into a centered plan - more importantly the plan we make goes beyond strategies to witness and form from your inner wisdom.
Maeve Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
I am not currently accepting new clients, but have availability on my wait list. I believe that human relationships are the basis of personal well-being, and see the therapy room as a place to develop a model for honest communication & healthy dynamics. I believe our bodies are an invaluable source of information, and I strive to bring clients into their immediate, felt experience while they sit with me. My approach is empathetic, humanistic, & present-centered, and aims to help clients understand & live in attunement with their own needs & values.
I am not currently accepting new clients, but have availability on my wait list. I believe that human relationships are the basis of personal well-being, and see the therapy room as a place to develop a model for honest communication & healthy dynamics. I believe our bodies are an invaluable source of information, and I strive to bring clients into their immediate, felt experience while they sit with me. My approach is empathetic, humanistic, & present-centered, and aims to help clients understand & live in attunement with their own needs & values.
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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.