LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Norwell, MA
As a member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about providing a safe space for people to be their authentic selves.
Hi, I’m Grace, a licensed mental health counselor with over 16 years of experience supporting adults through life’s ups and downs. I specialize in working with people navigating depression, identity questions, and big life changes. My own positive experience with therapy inspired me to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can open up, explore your feelings, and find clarity.
As a member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about providing a safe space for people to be their authentic selves.
Hi, I’m Grace, a licensed mental health counselor with over 16 years of experience supporting adults through life’s ups and downs. I specialize in working with people navigating depression, identity questions, and big life changes. My own positive experience with therapy inspired me to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can open up, explore your feelings, and find clarity.
25+ years providing exceptional clinical support for clients struggling with anxiety and mood disorders. Current population of focus 17+ -Adulthood. Life brings many transitions from graduations, pursuing careers, navigating complexities of all kinds of relationships and finding a balance between work and play. Our work will highlight areas of strengths and opportunities to grow, learn and evolve in a positive and growth enhancing manner.
Preference in person sessions with hybrid options yet believe being in real time is optimal when possible.
Have worked in school, group and now private practice since 2010.
25+ years providing exceptional clinical support for clients struggling with anxiety and mood disorders. Current population of focus 17+ -Adulthood. Life brings many transitions from graduations, pursuing careers, navigating complexities of all kinds of relationships and finding a balance between work and play. Our work will highlight areas of strengths and opportunities to grow, learn and evolve in a positive and growth enhancing manner.
Preference in person sessions with hybrid options yet believe being in real time is optimal when possible.
Have worked in school, group and now private practice since 2010.
You deserve to thrive after life has tried to break you. I specialize in trauma treatment especially with those transitioning into adulthood. Trauma can happen in a lot of ways and within a lot of contexts. I am passionate about helping people move through that dark space toward healing and vibrancy in their lives today. I believe that humans are geared toward healing and wellbeing and that with the right tools you can feel whole no matter what has happened to you. You are not the things that have happened to you.
You deserve to thrive after life has tried to break you. I specialize in trauma treatment especially with those transitioning into adulthood. Trauma can happen in a lot of ways and within a lot of contexts. I am passionate about helping people move through that dark space toward healing and vibrancy in their lives today. I believe that humans are geared toward healing and wellbeing and that with the right tools you can feel whole no matter what has happened to you. You are not the things that have happened to you.
Megan Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP II
2 Endorsed
Norwell, MA 02061
Waitlist for new clients
I believe it is an honor to do this work, and I have a passion for working with my LGBTQ family.
Therapy for Creatives: Artists, Writers, and Dreamers
Your creative work matters — it's honestly all that matters to you and to the world. But when you’re stuck, weighed down by depression, anxiety, or old wounds, it can feel impossible to move forward. Let's uncover the roots of what’s holding you back in a safe, understanding space so you can create what the world needs, heal from the past, and live more a full life.
I believe it is an honor to do this work, and I have a passion for working with my LGBTQ family.
Therapy for Creatives: Artists, Writers, and Dreamers
Your creative work matters — it's honestly all that matters to you and to the world. But when you’re stuck, weighed down by depression, anxiety, or old wounds, it can feel impossible to move forward. Let's uncover the roots of what’s holding you back in a safe, understanding space so you can create what the world needs, heal from the past, and live more a full life.
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.
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.
As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
My approach blends CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy to help you reduce distress, understand patterns, and move toward what truly matters to you. I also specialize in medical trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief, and end-of-life support including advanced care planning and hospice transition.
As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
My approach blends CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy to help you reduce distress, understand patterns, and move toward what truly matters to you. I also specialize in medical trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief, and end-of-life support including advanced care planning and hospice transition.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy and clinical supervision for LCSWs. I provide client-centered care for pre-teens to young adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, and executive functioning. I specialize in all anxiety disorders and female ADHD. I bring an empathetic, compassionate, and client-centered approach to all my clients and supervisions. As a LICSW supervisor, I offer services for new therapists seeking clinical supervision, and consultation for therapists seeking support.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy and clinical supervision for LCSWs. I provide client-centered care for pre-teens to young adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, and executive functioning. I specialize in all anxiety disorders and female ADHD. I bring an empathetic, compassionate, and client-centered approach to all my clients and supervisions. As a LICSW supervisor, I offer services for new therapists seeking clinical supervision, and consultation for therapists seeking support.
I work with adults and older adolescents 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, stress, communication and relationships in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a chance to be heard and understood but also an opportunity to hear feedback on specific ways to make progress.
I work with adults and older adolescents 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, stress, communication and relationships in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a chance to be heard and understood but also an opportunity to hear feedback on specific ways to make progress.
I also work with the LGBTQ population.
I also help separated and divorced couples navigate this transition by encouraging a dialogue to help identify their challenges. Through a non adversarial process, couples are able to reach fair and equitable decisions. My approach is strength based and I encourage solutions which work for both the couple and the best interests of the children.
I also work with the LGBTQ population.
I also help separated and divorced couples navigate this transition by encouraging a dialogue to help identify their challenges. Through a non adversarial process, couples are able to reach fair and equitable decisions. My approach is strength based and I encourage solutions which work for both the couple and the best interests of the children.
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.
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.
Richard Kleiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Norwell, MA 02061
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
My specialties include Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, LGBTQ+, Developmental Disabilities/TBI, Bipolar Disorder, and self-esteem issues.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to support clients in achieving their goals including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Psychotherapy.
My specialties include Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, LGBTQ+, Developmental Disabilities/TBI, Bipolar Disorder, and self-esteem issues.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities to support clients in achieving their goals including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Psychotherapy.
Lynch Wellness Professional Group, Inc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Daniel Lynch, LADC-I, CIP
Norwell, MA 02061
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.
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.
I am dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults manage the expectations of academics, work, athletics, friendships, social media and emotional challenges - like anxiety and depression.
I see therapy as a safe space to explore self identity - clarifying beliefs, values and how you want to show up in the world.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore what matters most to you, strengthen self-trust and develop skills to manage challenges that can hinder progress toward personal acceptance.
I am dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults manage the expectations of academics, work, athletics, friendships, social media and emotional challenges - like anxiety and depression.
I see therapy as a safe space to explore self identity - clarifying beliefs, values and how you want to show up in the world.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore what matters most to you, strengthen self-trust and develop skills to manage challenges that can hinder progress toward personal acceptance.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I believe that we each have our own inner wisdom that we can trust – but sometimes we need help in discovering it, particularly when we encounter difficulty or feel stuck. My role as a psychologist is to facilitate that discovery, guide you toward healing and growth, and support you in moving in the direction that feels most valuable to you.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I believe that we each have our own inner wisdom that we can trust – but sometimes we need help in discovering it, particularly when we encounter difficulty or feel stuck. My role as a psychologist is to facilitate that discovery, guide you toward healing and growth, and support you in moving in the direction that feels most valuable to you.
Steven Mcintyre. is a Master's-level clinician who has experience in outpatient, residential and public school settings. He is also experienced and well-versed in ABA and behavioral techniques.
Steve enjoys working with clients of all ages for individual therapy, as well as families and couples.
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents.
Steven Mcintyre. is a Master's-level clinician who has experience in outpatient, residential and public school settings. He is also experienced and well-versed in ABA and behavioral techniques.
Steve enjoys working with clients of all ages for individual therapy, as well as families and couples.
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents.
I am a warm, empathic therapist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. At this point, my practice is highly related to my work in the probate and family court as well as the juvenile court. I primarily take private practice clients who are seeking 1. reunification therapy, 2. therapy related to court involvement, 3. therapy related to family transitions, divorce, foster care, adoption, step parenting, etc.
I am a warm, empathic therapist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. At this point, my practice is highly related to my work in the probate and family court as well as the juvenile court. I primarily take private practice clients who are seeking 1. reunification therapy, 2. therapy related to court involvement, 3. therapy related to family transitions, divorce, foster care, adoption, step parenting, etc.
Suzanne Decarolis. is a Master's-level clinician with over 24 years experience in the field of mental health. She has worked in numerous environments including outpatient clinics, inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse, state hospitals and correctional facilities!
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents.
Suzanne Decarolis. is a Master's-level clinician with over 24 years experience in the field of mental health. She has worked in numerous environments including outpatient clinics, inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse, state hospitals and correctional facilities!
We currently offer CBT groups for both adults and children/adolescents.
Eljona Stella Zoto - Estia Counseling Services
Counselor, MA , LMHC, 11868
1 Endorsed
Norwell, MA 02061
As a licensed mental health counselor who has been in the field for a number of years, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults of all ages, caregivers, couples and families in order to produce desirable outcomes in areas that have caused conflict or dissatisfaction in the past or currently. I am experienced in collaborating with my clients in identifying what the need is in each case, in order to take necessary steps to create positive change. I support clients who are experiencing high stress, are in crisis and have complex struggles and needs.
As a licensed mental health counselor who has been in the field for a number of years, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults of all ages, caregivers, couples and families in order to produce desirable outcomes in areas that have caused conflict or dissatisfaction in the past or currently. I am experienced in collaborating with my clients in identifying what the need is in each case, in order to take necessary steps to create positive change. I support clients who are experiencing high stress, are in crisis and have complex struggles and needs.
I have over 25 years of experience providing evidence-based, short term, highly effective CBT treatment for anxiety, OCD, parenting, and related issues in children and adults. What most people don't know is that with a skillful, experienced clinician, the right tools, and consistent practice, people overcome fears and worries faster than they realize.
Please don't wait! If you are feeling anxious and stuck, please reach out. I will meet you where you are and create a nurturing, and empowering space where you can find your strength, build skills in facing your fears, and begin build a live you love.
I have over 25 years of experience providing evidence-based, short term, highly effective CBT treatment for anxiety, OCD, parenting, and related issues in children and adults. What most people don't know is that with a skillful, experienced clinician, the right tools, and consistent practice, people overcome fears and worries faster than they realize.
Please don't wait! If you are feeling anxious and stuck, please reach out. I will meet you where you are and create a nurturing, and empowering space where you can find your strength, build skills in facing your fears, and begin build a live you love.
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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.