LGBTQ+ Therapists in Northampton, MA

I work with individuals, couples/folks in relationships, and families who are looking to feel more connected to themselves and others, navigate distress and conflict, and build more meaningful relationships and lives. I collaborate with clients to explore your strengths, needs, goals, history, and where you want to go in your life and relationships. I believe it’s important to examine the systems that we live in and how we have learned to navigate and cope within them.

I blend alternative therapeutic models with the latest research in epigenetics, insights from ancient spiritual traditions, wisdom from earth-based living, and embodied rituals to create processes that shift your relationship to suffering, sorrow, or emotional challenges and open you into deeper connection with your true self and harmony with life. I am affirming of LGBTQ +, poly/ENM, and kink identities. I use anti-oppression, anti-racist, ecopsychology & trauma-informed frameworks to support individual and collective liberation.

I became a therapist to offer support and a safe, therapeutic space for the queer community because it was something I desired as young person growing up. I enjoy working with teens and adults dealing with issues of acceptance, interpersonal conflict, chronic mental illness, and life transitions. If you’re looking for unconditional positive regard balanced with healthy accountability (and a bit of humor), I’d love to work with you.

Kayden Burns is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, and owner of Wild Core Coaching LLC. They are passionate about working from a strengths based perspective with adults who are inspired to create an abundant life filled with meaning, clarity, confidence, groundedness and joy. Wild Core Coaching LLC emerged from the belief that human beings have an inherent drive towards their most authentic, deeply true self. Kayden guides the collaborative process of navigating the layers that cloak one's core.

**Practice currently full** I offer individual and family therapy, working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience; I work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatment to best meet their needs and to identify strategies to improve their daily lives. I strive to remain attentive to social identities, dynamics in family systems, and the larger cultural landscape that impact a person's sense of self and shape their experiences.

Life is hard and life can be beautiful. Your symptoms perfectly reflect your distress. Gentleness, curiosity and developing awareness create a foundation for healing. Life need not be situations and feelings that keep repeating. I work to create positive ways of relating to yourself and others. Real change is possible with respect, courage and an open heart. I am not a managed care therapist - my commitment is to lasting change. I work with heterosexual, non-binary and LGBTQA + individuals and couples. I also specialize in working with end of life, grief and loss, autism and deaf and hard of hearing issues.

Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender- queer polyamorous couple and relationship therapist. I specialize in working with folks identifying within alternative sexualities and relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are through a telehealth/virtual format. I only accept private-pay. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use their out-of-network benefits for reimbursement. I want to make my services as accessible as possible. If you are needing a reduced rate, lets set up a consultation where you can ask me about my sliding scale.

Feeling stuck is natural and finding your way out may seem like an impossible goal. I meet clients where they are at building upon their strengths to move forward and achieve greater quality of life. My passion is working with motivated clients managing depressive symptoms, anxious symptoms, issues stemming from trauma, problems with addiction, issues of sexuality and sexual orientation, and challenges related to life transitions. I support individuals with achieving their personal goals. I focus on the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I enjoy working with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds.

I am dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ + community. My skills are helping to heal emotional wounds, provide support for coming out and acceptance in the face of family and social constraints, process shame, trauma & grief, space to tell your story. You deserve the opportunity to heal and transform your life and step into your empowered self. If you are ready to embark on this journey, or have been on it for a while and would like therapeutic guidance and support, let’s get started. Heart centered therapy for those who want to connect more deeply with their heart, learn to trust their intuition, and reclaim their personal power.

I applaud you for considering therapy, as it can be a challenging decision and may invoke a variety of feelings. You may have experienced a traumatic event or series of events that continue to impact your life, you may be exploring your identity and personal belief systems, or you may be experiencing complex emotions that you'd like support in processing. I am passionate about working with trauma survivors, especially those within the LGBTQ community. Trauma is complex and unique to each survivor.

After many conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and sometimes complete strangers, I often hear "Wow! I've never shared that with anyone before!" I will bring this open, non-judgmental, and accepting part of myself to all of our work together. Whatever issue you are asking for help with, I am here to join with you and support your efforts to make positive changes, to find clarity, and to move forward with understanding and self-love.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Practitioner, and Reiki Master/Teacher. I specialize in Trauma-Focused work with adults to manage a wide range of issues. My approach is Person-Centered and Trauma Focused through a compassionate lens, with an emphasis on client's strengths. I'm trained in Advanced EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis including advanced training in Age Regression/Progression, and Reiki Level III. I utilize complementary therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).