LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Marshfield, MA
I am especially skilled in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals seeking authenticity and deeper connection in their lives.
Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional shutdown, or self-doubt? You may replay conversations, second-guess decisions, or feel like your relationships lack the depth and connection you crave. Many of my clients experience frustration, guilt, or surface-level connections—feeling like they’re holding back or unsure how much of their true self to share. I specialize in helping anxious overthinkers untangle these patterns and build the confidence to create meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
I am especially skilled in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals seeking authenticity and deeper connection in their lives.
Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional shutdown, or self-doubt? You may replay conversations, second-guess decisions, or feel like your relationships lack the depth and connection you crave. Many of my clients experience frustration, guilt, or surface-level connections—feeling like they’re holding back or unsure how much of their true self to share. I specialize in helping anxious overthinkers untangle these patterns and build the confidence to create meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
20+ years providing exceptional clinical support for Teens 16+ Adults . Available early morning /afternoon during week and every other Saturday 7am-3pm!
Clinical Focus on Anxiety and Mood D/O- Especially During a Time Of Social Political Uncertainty. Strong clinical interest supporting Life transitions: college, work world and navigating adjustments to many transitions. Utilize a relational-psychodynamic approach to treatment balanced with empowering energy and humor. Supporting the LBGTQ community is a professional passion. Embracing authenticity and self acceptance is the treatment goal.
A Safe Empowering Space for You
20+ years providing exceptional clinical support for Teens 16+ Adults . Available early morning /afternoon during week and every other Saturday 7am-3pm!
Clinical Focus on Anxiety and Mood D/O- Especially During a Time Of Social Political Uncertainty. Strong clinical interest supporting Life transitions: college, work world and navigating adjustments to many transitions. Utilize a relational-psychodynamic approach to treatment balanced with empowering energy and humor. Supporting the LBGTQ community is a professional passion. Embracing authenticity and self acceptance is the treatment goal.
A Safe Empowering Space for You
The Foundation for Learning and Inspiring Health and Healing (FLIHH) founded by Sheri Damon, LMHC/LPCC/NBCC is an intentionally curated series of services, programs and professionals for effective healing and wellness. FLIHH strives to achieve the highest standards in behavioral health care, training and consultation through mind-body-spirit-environment focused approaches incorporating proven strategies to achieve overall wellness and tools to heal from illness. Inspired by the "Butterflihh Effect" each small change made by the people who experience FLIHH will have a positive impact on him/her/them and the world around us!
The Foundation for Learning and Inspiring Health and Healing (FLIHH) founded by Sheri Damon, LMHC/LPCC/NBCC is an intentionally curated series of services, programs and professionals for effective healing and wellness. FLIHH strives to achieve the highest standards in behavioral health care, training and consultation through mind-body-spirit-environment focused approaches incorporating proven strategies to achieve overall wellness and tools to heal from illness. Inspired by the "Butterflihh Effect" each small change made by the people who experience FLIHH will have a positive impact on him/her/them and the world around us!
My focus includes mood disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, building social and peer relationships, behavioral interventions, anger management, family dynamics and conflict, parenting, LGBTQ issues, military lifestyle concerns, and trauma.
I have experience with all ages, but specialize in working with children and teens. I especially love working with LGBTQ youth and their families. I am described by my clients as energetic, engaging, and authentic, and my dogs Dinah and Arthur sometimes join me in sessions if helpful.
My focus includes mood disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, building social and peer relationships, behavioral interventions, anger management, family dynamics and conflict, parenting, LGBTQ issues, military lifestyle concerns, and trauma.
I have experience with all ages, but specialize in working with children and teens. I especially love working with LGBTQ youth and their families. I am described by my clients as energetic, engaging, and authentic, and my dogs Dinah and Arthur sometimes join me in sessions if helpful.
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist (EFP) offering in person services and telehealth services on the South Shore. I specialize in utilizing the unique and emotional bond with horses and other animals as a platform for therapeutic work. I work with individuals who are looking for a unique and holistic approach to talk therapy.
Specializing in children and young adults.
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist (EFP) offering in person services and telehealth services on the South Shore. I specialize in utilizing the unique and emotional bond with horses and other animals as a platform for therapeutic work. I work with individuals who are looking for a unique and holistic approach to talk therapy.
Specializing in children and young adults.
I’m Melanie Sullivan, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Pacemaker Counseling. For more than a decade, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings including public school system, child protective services, and early education. In 2023, I began working as a mental health therapist, and through this deeper, more personal work, I felt inspired to create a space where more people could access meaningful individualized support.
I’m Melanie Sullivan, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Pacemaker Counseling. For more than a decade, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings including public school system, child protective services, and early education. In 2023, I began working as a mental health therapist, and through this deeper, more personal work, I felt inspired to create a space where more people could access meaningful individualized support.
Life can be challenging- we often feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or anxiety, struggling with the past, and navigating relationships. Sometimes things are just hard and we aren't designed to go through this life alone. Allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable can feel overwhelming and intimidating. I'm here to help you along that journey. Therapy is a collaborative and deeply human process. My role is to support your self-discovery and help you move toward the changes you want to make while also providing insight and tools to aid you in your continued evolvement and emotional health.
Life can be challenging- we often feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or anxiety, struggling with the past, and navigating relationships. Sometimes things are just hard and we aren't designed to go through this life alone. Allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable can feel overwhelming and intimidating. I'm here to help you along that journey. Therapy is a collaborative and deeply human process. My role is to support your self-discovery and help you move toward the changes you want to make while also providing insight and tools to aid you in your continued evolvement and emotional health.
Are you going through a life change, feeling anxious, or suffering from low self-esteem? Maybe you are under emotional strain or navigating a partner's challenging behavior? Is your experience complicated by gender, race, cultural, sexual or religious identity? Whether you are new to therapy or disliked past providers, I can help. Opening up about your thoughts and feelings can be terrifying, or shame inducing. With the right connection, trust and pacing, momentum shifts from avoidance to confident engagement. By integrating evidence-based and psychodynamic techniques, I offer a more holistic, authentic approach to treatment.
Are you going through a life change, feeling anxious, or suffering from low self-esteem? Maybe you are under emotional strain or navigating a partner's challenging behavior? Is your experience complicated by gender, race, cultural, sexual or religious identity? Whether you are new to therapy or disliked past providers, I can help. Opening up about your thoughts and feelings can be terrifying, or shame inducing. With the right connection, trust and pacing, momentum shifts from avoidance to confident engagement. By integrating evidence-based and psychodynamic techniques, I offer a more holistic, authentic approach to treatment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress from school, job burnout or life transitions? With 25 years of experience, I have counseled many around school issues, relationship challenges, job difficulties, chronic pain/illness, and grief and loss. I work not only with the individual but the family as well when needed. I believe compassion, a feeling of safety, and education are essential to counseling. I include traditional talk therapy (CBT) with action based techniques, education, and practical coping skills that are simple and effective.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress from school, job burnout or life transitions? With 25 years of experience, I have counseled many around school issues, relationship challenges, job difficulties, chronic pain/illness, and grief and loss. I work not only with the individual but the family as well when needed. I believe compassion, a feeling of safety, and education are essential to counseling. I include traditional talk therapy (CBT) with action based techniques, education, and practical coping skills that are simple and effective.
I’ve been told many times that I feel different from other therapists, and that’s intentional. I’ll talk to you like a real human, not a clipboard. I’m supportive, direct, and honest. If you’re in the right, I’ll say so. If you’re not, I’ll be upfront about that too — respectfully and without judgment. Therapy with me isn’t about sugarcoating or just venting; it’s about real growth, accountability, and change. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly about what’s hurting, what’s confusing, and what you want to work on.
I’ve been told many times that I feel different from other therapists, and that’s intentional. I’ll talk to you like a real human, not a clipboard. I’m supportive, direct, and honest. If you’re in the right, I’ll say so. If you’re not, I’ll be upfront about that too — respectfully and without judgment. Therapy with me isn’t about sugarcoating or just venting; it’s about real growth, accountability, and change. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly about what’s hurting, what’s confusing, and what you want to work on.
Love? In this Economy?
Yes. Even when the world is on fire. Especially now. You deserve good quality love and relationships. Period. If you're wondering how to get past your baggage to be ready for great relationships or how to hold on to the one you've got, you've come to the right place. I am no dating coach. I am an experienced therapist who helps folks build self-awareness, communication skills, boundaries, manage anxiety, develop self-esteem, heal past wounds, and zero in on why you tend to choose imperfectly or drive the right ones away. But it won't be easy.
Love? In this Economy?
Yes. Even when the world is on fire. Especially now. You deserve good quality love and relationships. Period. If you're wondering how to get past your baggage to be ready for great relationships or how to hold on to the one you've got, you've come to the right place. I am no dating coach. I am an experienced therapist who helps folks build self-awareness, communication skills, boundaries, manage anxiety, develop self-esteem, heal past wounds, and zero in on why you tend to choose imperfectly or drive the right ones away. But it won't be easy.
You look like you have it together, but today's high-pressure pace is mirroring the anxiety within. Your mind won’t stop racing. Your relationships feel like Groundhog Day - the same cycles keep repeating. Whether you’re an individual navigating deep-seated anxiety or a couple lost in cycles of conflict, surface-level tips aren't enough. You’re looking for the "why."
You look like you have it together, but today's high-pressure pace is mirroring the anxiety within. Your mind won’t stop racing. Your relationships feel like Groundhog Day - the same cycles keep repeating. Whether you’re an individual navigating deep-seated anxiety or a couple lost in cycles of conflict, surface-level tips aren't enough. You’re looking for the "why."
Filling your schedule to the brim for fear of panicked thoughts entering your mind. Any opening for idleness, even while driving or in the shower, offers space for the ‘what if’s’ and negative thoughts to swirl about endlessly. Feeling lost and out of control of your own life. You feel stuck yet untethered and free falling through life. Wanting to take back control of your thoughts and behaviors and not let anxiety have so much power over what you do or how you feel about yourself.
Filling your schedule to the brim for fear of panicked thoughts entering your mind. Any opening for idleness, even while driving or in the shower, offers space for the ‘what if’s’ and negative thoughts to swirl about endlessly. Feeling lost and out of control of your own life. You feel stuck yet untethered and free falling through life. Wanting to take back control of your thoughts and behaviors and not let anxiety have so much power over what you do or how you feel about yourself.
I have a warm, interactive style and work hard to create a safe, respectful environment. I strive to be present and provide an atmosphere that feels safe--allowing room for my clients to be present in themselves as they move through their process. I facilitate self-discovery and serve as guide and witness to the process. I work with adolescents, adults and families. Evening and weekend appointments are available. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.
I have a warm, interactive style and work hard to create a safe, respectful environment. I strive to be present and provide an atmosphere that feels safe--allowing room for my clients to be present in themselves as they move through their process. I facilitate self-discovery and serve as guide and witness to the process. I work with adolescents, adults and families. Evening and weekend appointments are available. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.
Have you spent years feeling “different,” misunderstood, or like you’re constantly trying to keep up with a world that moves in ways that don’t quite work for you? Many of our clients are navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, or trauma and have spent a long time masking, overworking, or wondering why things seem harder for them than for others.
We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood. Our team takes a collaborative and compassionate approach, honoring each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and challenges.
Have you spent years feeling “different,” misunderstood, or like you’re constantly trying to keep up with a world that moves in ways that don’t quite work for you? Many of our clients are navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, or trauma and have spent a long time masking, overworking, or wondering why things seem harder for them than for others.
We believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood. Our team takes a collaborative and compassionate approach, honoring each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and challenges.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing & growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, & more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focus, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We foster a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, & empowered. We are committed to helping you overcome challenges, enhance well-being, & transform your life.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing & growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, & more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focus, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We foster a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, & empowered. We are committed to helping you overcome challenges, enhance well-being, & transform your life.
Working through life's challenges can be difficult on our own. Sometimes we need guidance and professional support to help us navigate our worlds. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adults, couples, and families who are struggling with various issues. My therapeutic approach is interactive, compassionate, and validating and can be tailored to meet your specific needs. I believe a therapist needs to be objective, empathetic, open, and kind.
Working through life's challenges can be difficult on our own. Sometimes we need guidance and professional support to help us navigate our worlds. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adults, couples, and families who are struggling with various issues. My therapeutic approach is interactive, compassionate, and validating and can be tailored to meet your specific needs. I believe a therapist needs to be objective, empathetic, open, and kind.
I am seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience whose style is collaborative/ solutions focused while using the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you examine the way you think + behave. While working with me, you will gain a better understanding of yourself, and whats get get in the way for you. I work with women (especially mothers) who are on the brink of burnout while also continuing to be high functioning professionals. My client often compare themselves to other women who appear 'less stressed', wanting this for themselves too. I HELP women create peace so that you feel in control of your life.
I am seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience whose style is collaborative/ solutions focused while using the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you examine the way you think + behave. While working with me, you will gain a better understanding of yourself, and whats get get in the way for you. I work with women (especially mothers) who are on the brink of burnout while also continuing to be high functioning professionals. My client often compare themselves to other women who appear 'less stressed', wanting this for themselves too. I HELP women create peace so that you feel in control of your life.
Immediate openings available!
With over 20 years experience, We have learned that no two minds work quite the same—if they did, our job would be a lot easier (and frankly, a lot more boring). We tailor our approach to each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical, actionable change, Psychodynamic work to unpack early life influences, and Humanistic or Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-exploration. We also integrate mindfulness and other specialized techniques, because sometimes the best breakthroughs happen when we slow down and breathe—yes, even when life feels like a chaotic group chat. "
Immediate openings available!
With over 20 years experience, We have learned that no two minds work quite the same—if they did, our job would be a lot easier (and frankly, a lot more boring). We tailor our approach to each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical, actionable change, Psychodynamic work to unpack early life influences, and Humanistic or Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-exploration. We also integrate mindfulness and other specialized techniques, because sometimes the best breakthroughs happen when we slow down and breathe—yes, even when life feels like a chaotic group chat. "
As a licensed mental health counselor and school adjustment counselor, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, older adults, couples, and families. I am experienced in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or general life struggles who want help getting back on track to live their best life. I believe each person holds the key to their path forward and I look forward to providing the necessary tools to help them get there. Therapy sessions will be a collaboration where your voice, experiences, and insights are crucial in crafting a customized therapeutic experience.
As a licensed mental health counselor and school adjustment counselor, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, older adults, couples, and families. I am experienced in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or general life struggles who want help getting back on track to live their best life. I believe each person holds the key to their path forward and I look forward to providing the necessary tools to help them get there. Therapy sessions will be a collaboration where your voice, experiences, and insights are crucial in crafting a customized therapeutic experience.
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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.