LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Norwell, MA
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Lauren M Casey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My specialities include experience treating primarily older teens and adults with anxiety (social, health, and panic) as well as depression, self esteem, substance use and
LGBTQIA
related issues.
NOW Accepting new clients ages 15+and up . Are anxiety, stress, relationship issues and negative patterns keeping you from enjoying life? My door is open to those looking to take the first step. When seeking therapy it is often challenging to find someone you “click” with. My approach to therapy is to bring authenticity, humor and acceptance into session, meeting you where you are emotionally and creating an environment where you can feel safe and validated. I offer in person and Telehealth for older teens 17 + and adults, couples as well as guidance for parents.
Not accepting new clients
Megan Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe it is an honor to do this work and have a particular passion for working with my
LGBTQ
family.
These are unbelievably challenging and tumultuous times. If you find yourself constantly on edge, experiencing feelings of loneliness and unhappiness, or flooded with worry and stress-you are not alone.
Waitlist for new clients
Richard Kleiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I maintain an affiliation and referral relationship with Mass General Brigham's Behavioral Neurology Department, the Beth Israel Deaconess Neurology Department, and the Mass General
Trans
Health Program.
I work regularly with clients living with anxiety and depression as well as those who have experienced trauma. My specialties include: mindfulness-based psychotherapy treatment for clients experiencing Functional Neurological Disorders (including Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures); assisting young adults with the transition from adolescence to adulthood; gender-affirming therapy; trauma therapy; and working with elderly clients and their families adjusting to late life changes and new medical diagnoses. I also work regularly with clients experiencing depression and anxiety.
Leslie A. Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose client population includes, individuals, couples, families and groups. Currently, I work with couples who are experiencing a loss of connection, as well as communication and intimacy difficulties. These couples are often facing life cycle transitions. I also work with families, primarily families with adolescent children. These families have children with behavioral issues, mental health challenges, and many times are dealing with trauma and loss. I also work with the
LGBTQ
population. My practice includes a culturally and socio-economically diverse population.
Liz Roby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Access for Change in Norwell, Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I have experience working in a variety of settings that have allowed me to work with family systems, adolescents, and adults. My specialties include Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD,
LGBTQ
+, Developmental Disabilities/TBI, Bipolar Disorder, and self-esteem issues.
Ann Marie D. MacKinnon LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
20+ years providing exceptional clinical support for older teens & adults. AFTER school and evening hours are pretty booked. Available early morning and afternoons. Focus of treatment Anxiety and Mood D/O impacting social, work, school and family relationships. Strong clinical interest supporting the transition to college and the work world and navigating the adjustments into young adulthood. Using 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.
Kim O'Brien
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
There's a sense of disconnection leading you to act in ways that feel inauthentic. Relationships drain all of your energy and you've noticed this pattern repeating itself. You give so much to others only to realize that they’re not emotionally available for you. You're often dismissed and never seem to be anyone's priority. When you think about "healthy relationships" you know it's something you want but you're not really sure what it means or how to get there.
Brave Minds Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Brave Minds Therapy clinician, Kyle Mackay, cares deeply about the human experience and how she can aid in creating a safer, healthier space for clients to thrive. As an LICSW, who works with individuals from various backgrounds, Kyle believes the well-being of her clients is paramount in the specialized treatment she provides.
Waitlist for new clients
Dana Nasser-Tobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I hope to teach you to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings and to take actions that align with your values despite them. I see myself as an active participant in the therapy process and I use a strengths-based, holistic approach to meet you where you are on your own unique life's journey and to help you get unstuck. I take value and joy in being my authentic self and strive to help my clients feel the same, moving away from the internal and external noise of shoulds/shouldnts, societal prescriptions/timelines, judgements and criticisms, and into living a life based on your own unique strengths and values.
Waitlist for new clients
Kelly O'Gara
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Often my clients come to therapy when they are at the point of exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, uncertain of how to make positive changes in their lives, and needing some additional support. We work together to explore their strengths, resources and coping skills that work for their unique needs and life circumstances.
Mohamed Alsaidy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Mohamed is an established and highly skilled LICSW with over 8 years of clinical experience in behavioral and mental healthcare, and 15+ years of administrative management background. Mr. Alsaidy is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and Michigan and had been living and working in Michigan for more than 20 years before he moved to Massachusetts last year. Mr. Alsaidy specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, dual diagnosis, and general life struggles. He has experience working with all age groups with a special focus on young adults.
Bethanne Nolan
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"I believe self-acceptance is the key to positive change." There are times in our lives that can become overwhelming and difficult for whatever reason, but I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves and achieve happiness. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment where you can feel at ease to discover who you are. Through counseling, I will assist in developing your strengths while addressing your weaknesses, teach effective coping skills and incorporate strategies to overcome obstacles in your life. My practice can accommodate children, and adults in individual, couples and family settings.
Kevin Lalli
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I work with older adolescents and adults to better understand themselves in order to reach their goals. Using both a strengths-based perspective and the teaching of coping skills, I look to help clients with mood, motivation, and relationships in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a chance to be heard and understood but also an opportunity to target specific ways to make progress. Many of these ways must be practiced in between sessions, just like learning an instrument. I find that a balance between strategy, encouragement and humor is key to reaching therapeutic goals.
Kristyn Rinchiuso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
* Accepting new clients for a few 8 AM time slots I just added.* Email: Kristyn@krinchiuso.com Licensed in MA and CT. I am a LICSW and a Certified Yoga Instructor. I specialize in treating all types of trauma and anxiety. I believe that the most important part of therapy is the client's relationship with the therapist. I use a combination of different treatment methods including CBT, trauma informed therapy, somatic therapies and exposure response prevention. I incorporate alternative therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, and elements of yoga practices. I wholeheartedly believe in the body mind connection.
Waitlist for new clients
Steph Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style centers around cultivating a supportive therapeutic relationship to gain insight into other relationships in your life, including that which you hold with yourself. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, and enjoy working with clients who are open and willing to being curious about their place in this world as a product of past experiences and relationships. I value communication and authenticity, and strive to bring that in to each session.
Waitlist for new clients
Linda Kaczor
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
All of us experience times in our life when we need a little support due to a life transition, stress, anxiety or depression or just seeking personal growth. I offer a non-judgmental perspective allowing you to build upon your strengths, gain insight and identify patterns to look more closely at, or change. I have worked with a variety of clients and join them "where they are at." I utilize an integrative approach which incorporates solution-focused, motivational, cognitive behavioral and existential theory. My style is interactive and conversational, using humor and the relationship to create trust and safety for growth and change.
Lynch Wellness Professional Group, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Daniel Lynch, LADC-I, CIP
Verified
Verified
Lynch Wellness Professional Group has one fundamental mission: To foster transformation through growth. Using the Lynch Wellness Approach, we believe in helping people obtain freedom from addiction and mental health challenges. Our concierge services are founded on the various Dimensions of Wellness. Our main objective is to provide innovative clinical expertise and recovery support to meet our client’s individual needs.
Leslie Hart Maccardell
Psychologist, PhD, MP
Verified
Verified
For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.
Stephanie House
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families. Coming to therapy can feel daunting. I strive to help you feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic space by creating a warm, collaborative, and respectful environment. While I have a certain set of clinical therapeutic skills, you are the expert of you. Together, we will draw upon your strengths to help alleviate your symptoms and adaptively cope with the concerns that brought you into therapy. I utilize an integrative treatment approach to best meet the needs of you, your child, and your family.
Anja M. Ullrich
Psychologist, PhD, MA, ScB, E-RYT
Verified
Verified
My approach is a holistic one, helping clients gain awareness of the connections between emotions, thoughts, and the physical body. My work is influenced by experience in hospitals, schools, group practice, and yoga instruction. I offer short-term counseling, and longer term supportive psychotherapy. Treatment style is determined by client need, but is rooted in positive psychology, mindfulness, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
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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.