LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rockland, MA
For the past ten years I have worked with adolescents and their families as they navigate significant trauma including abuse, system involvement, community violence and intergenerational trauma. I value safety as the foundation of our relationship. My office is a safe space for all genders, orientations, religions, cultures and bodies. Together, we'll navigate emotions, relationships, and personal development, crafting strategies and skills to foster resilience and open communication. If you're seeking a therapeutic journey marked by collaboration and authenticity, I'm here to walk this path of healing and self-discovery with you.
For the past ten years I have worked with adolescents and their families as they navigate significant trauma including abuse, system involvement, community violence and intergenerational trauma. I value safety as the foundation of our relationship. My office is a safe space for all genders, orientations, religions, cultures and bodies. Together, we'll navigate emotions, relationships, and personal development, crafting strategies and skills to foster resilience and open communication. If you're seeking a therapeutic journey marked by collaboration and authenticity, I'm here to walk this path of healing and self-discovery with you.
I’ve been told many times that I’m not like other therapists, I’m a DBT therapist! If you’re going to cry, I’d rather you do it here. As the founder of Emergence Health & Wellness, my professional work currently focuses on the removal of barriers to treatment for ALL, regardless of identity, including college students, first responders, the formerly incarcerated, trade workers, and individuals in recovery. My typical sessions include validation of your experiences and emotions, working to achieve acceptance and change in your daily life and finally a dash of sarcasm and irreverence to lighten the mood and help the medicine go down.
I’ve been told many times that I’m not like other therapists, I’m a DBT therapist! If you’re going to cry, I’d rather you do it here. As the founder of Emergence Health & Wellness, my professional work currently focuses on the removal of barriers to treatment for ALL, regardless of identity, including college students, first responders, the formerly incarcerated, trade workers, and individuals in recovery. My typical sessions include validation of your experiences and emotions, working to achieve acceptance and change in your daily life and finally a dash of sarcasm and irreverence to lighten the mood and help the medicine go down.
My goal is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to pause, reflect, and gently explore your story. Together, we’ll look at where you’ve come from, the adaptations you've made to survive, and how those experiences have shaped the way you move through the world today. I believe that within each of us is a core self—intact, resilient, and worth reconnecting with. I offer a compassionate, affirming space for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship dynamics to clients across the lifespan—starting from age 13 through adulthood.
My goal is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to pause, reflect, and gently explore your story. Together, we’ll look at where you’ve come from, the adaptations you've made to survive, and how those experiences have shaped the way you move through the world today. I believe that within each of us is a core self—intact, resilient, and worth reconnecting with. I offer a compassionate, affirming space for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship dynamics to clients across the lifespan—starting from age 13 through adulthood.
Are you feeling down on yourself? Do you need validation? Whether working through life transitions, managing anxiety or depression, personality disorders, and recovery maintenance, I want to help my clients understand how their mental health hinders them from living the life they want. You have many strengths that we can focus on to get where you want to be. Mental health is an ongoing process—there's no "quick fix"—but with effort and support, you can build resilience and improve your overall well-being. I take great pride in highlighting my client's strengths throughout each session to get them where they want to be.
Are you feeling down on yourself? Do you need validation? Whether working through life transitions, managing anxiety or depression, personality disorders, and recovery maintenance, I want to help my clients understand how their mental health hinders them from living the life they want. You have many strengths that we can focus on to get where you want to be. Mental health is an ongoing process—there's no "quick fix"—but with effort and support, you can build resilience and improve your overall well-being. I take great pride in highlighting my client's strengths throughout each session to get them where they want to be.
I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard, validated, and understood as they address challenges around Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief, Self-Harm, Relationship Challenges, Trauma, Emotion Regulation, LGBTQIA+ identities, life transitions and more.
My practice is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy allowing me to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each individual, fostering an environment where healing is accessible and ultimately guiding clients toward self-acceptance and growth.
I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard, validated, and understood as they address challenges around Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief, Self-Harm, Relationship Challenges, Trauma, Emotion Regulation, LGBTQIA+ identities, life transitions and more.
My practice is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy allowing me to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each individual, fostering an environment where healing is accessible and ultimately guiding clients toward self-acceptance and growth.
I help people overcome mental, emotional, and relationship challenges in order to live more meaningful lives. Utilizing modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), grounded in interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches, I strive to make therapy a warm, caring, transformative space. I have worked in schools, mobile crisis, and since 2020 as an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor at both national and local organizations. I practice with a commitment to provide top quality care and gratitude for the opportunity to do so.
I help people overcome mental, emotional, and relationship challenges in order to live more meaningful lives. Utilizing modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), grounded in interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches, I strive to make therapy a warm, caring, transformative space. I have worked in schools, mobile crisis, and since 2020 as an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor at both national and local organizations. I practice with a commitment to provide top quality care and gratitude for the opportunity to do so.
You’re carrying a lot, and it can feel like there’s nowhere to set it down. Whether you’re navigating big life changes, identity questions, relationship challenges, or the constant pull of work, school, and family, it’s easy to lose yourself along the way.
I work with families, adults, and teens to feel more grounded, find clarity, and build practical tools for managing stress and anxiety. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re facing so you can move forward with greater confidence, balance, and a stronger sense of who you are.
You’re carrying a lot, and it can feel like there’s nowhere to set it down. Whether you’re navigating big life changes, identity questions, relationship challenges, or the constant pull of work, school, and family, it’s easy to lose yourself along the way.
I work with families, adults, and teens to feel more grounded, find clarity, and build practical tools for managing stress and anxiety. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re facing so you can move forward with greater confidence, balance, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Leighann has a deep passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and those facing challenges related to gender and sexuality.
Her experience includes working with grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Leighann's approach to therapy is person-centered, recognizing the client as the expert on their own experiences. She sees herself as a guide, offering reflection and support throughout the therapeutic process.
Leighann has a deep passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and those facing challenges related to gender and sexuality.
Her experience includes working with grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Leighann's approach to therapy is person-centered, recognizing the client as the expert on their own experiences. She sees herself as a guide, offering reflection and support throughout the therapeutic process.
If you feel there is something missing in your life, too much on your plate, or if you desire change; I can help you find your perfect balance. My name is Kacey Rose Bongarzone of Finding Your Balance Counseling and my curiosity has grown for sharing the healing process, earning my credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in order to provide professional services for those that would like to explore. I am experienced in development of all aspects in life including work, school, recreation, relationships, and self. Please reach out to me directly using phone or my email.
If you feel there is something missing in your life, too much on your plate, or if you desire change; I can help you find your perfect balance. My name is Kacey Rose Bongarzone of Finding Your Balance Counseling and my curiosity has grown for sharing the healing process, earning my credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in order to provide professional services for those that would like to explore. I am experienced in development of all aspects in life including work, school, recreation, relationships, and self. Please reach out to me directly using phone or my email.
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I specialize in working with teens, young professionals, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals, providing both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and crisis-focused interventions.
Alongside "Me, Myself & Mind": Seeking support takes courage—and you've already taken a powerful first step. I provide a warm, collaborative space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and move toward meaningful change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and values.
I specialize in working with teens, young professionals, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals, providing both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and crisis-focused interventions.
Alongside "Me, Myself & Mind": Seeking support takes courage—and you've already taken a powerful first step. I provide a warm, collaborative space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and move toward meaningful change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and values.
All that each of us have learned and inherited in our lives carries an ongoing legacy. Manifestations of history in the present can be both indicative of strengths in addition to adaptations that may not feel sustainable or desired in the long run. I work to create an environment in which past and current emotional truths can come alive and be understood.
All that each of us have learned and inherited in our lives carries an ongoing legacy. Manifestations of history in the present can be both indicative of strengths in addition to adaptations that may not feel sustainable or desired in the long run. I work to create an environment in which past and current emotional truths can come alive and be understood.
Living with an LGBTQ+ identity can often bring extra challenges along with experiences of resiliency and joy.
I offer sex and gender-affirming therapy using a relational, social-justice oriented, and goal driven approach. I am a non-monogamous informed and kink/BDSM affirming therapist who specializes in working with sexually and/or relationally diverse orientations. I provide trauma-specific therapy and am trained in EMDR, IFS and attachment focused modalities.
Living with an LGBTQ+ identity can often bring extra challenges along with experiences of resiliency and joy.
I offer sex and gender-affirming therapy using a relational, social-justice oriented, and goal driven approach. I am a non-monogamous informed and kink/BDSM affirming therapist who specializes in working with sexually and/or relationally diverse orientations. I provide trauma-specific therapy and am trained in EMDR, IFS and attachment focused modalities.
I strive to create a safe and trauma-informed space for people, including (but not limited to) people within the LGBTQIA+ community and gifted/highly intelligent individuals.
With over a decade of experience working in the mental health field, I have taken what I have learned to develop my practice at Incremental Insights. I believe that change happens over time, and that small moments of healing can lead to significant life changes. I will work with you in a non-judgmental space of complete acceptance so that you can gain holistic understanding, solve problems, find new directions, and discover joy and fulfillment.
I strive to create a safe and trauma-informed space for people, including (but not limited to) people within the LGBTQIA+ community and gifted/highly intelligent individuals.
With over a decade of experience working in the mental health field, I have taken what I have learned to develop my practice at Incremental Insights. I believe that change happens over time, and that small moments of healing can lead to significant life changes. I will work with you in a non-judgmental space of complete acceptance so that you can gain holistic understanding, solve problems, find new directions, and discover joy and fulfillment.
Melanie (they/them) is a Mental Health Counselor from Puerto Rico with a diverse set of experiences across settings who strives to build trusting relationships and create a warm caring environment where you are invited to challenge ideas of judgement and critique, instead seeking to embrace self-compassion and build upon your strengths to help achieve satisfaction and fulfillment in day-to-day life. As well as supporting individuals and families with repair in relationships, building resiliency, and addressing the impact of systems issues, such as school support (IEP/504/CRA), hospitalizations, discrimination, among others.
Melanie (they/them) is a Mental Health Counselor from Puerto Rico with a diverse set of experiences across settings who strives to build trusting relationships and create a warm caring environment where you are invited to challenge ideas of judgement and critique, instead seeking to embrace self-compassion and build upon your strengths to help achieve satisfaction and fulfillment in day-to-day life. As well as supporting individuals and families with repair in relationships, building resiliency, and addressing the impact of systems issues, such as school support (IEP/504/CRA), hospitalizations, discrimination, among others.
Experiences like trauma, chronic pain, or disability can reshape daily life in ways that aren’t always visible to others. From the outside, it can appear as though everything is under control, but internally there may be overwhelm, anxiety, grief, or deep exhaustion. If part of the LGBTQAI+ community, having a space where nothing needs to be explained can matter deeply. In therapy with me, there’s room to slow down, breathe, and be fully understood. Together, we’ll work toward steadiness, relief, and reconnecting with a clearer sense of self and trust along the way.
Experiences like trauma, chronic pain, or disability can reshape daily life in ways that aren’t always visible to others. From the outside, it can appear as though everything is under control, but internally there may be overwhelm, anxiety, grief, or deep exhaustion. If part of the LGBTQAI+ community, having a space where nothing needs to be explained can matter deeply. In therapy with me, there’s room to slow down, breathe, and be fully understood. Together, we’ll work toward steadiness, relief, and reconnecting with a clearer sense of self and trust along the way.
My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space, especially for transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, queer/ LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with families, young adults and adolescents. I specialize in and am most passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I graduated from Simmons College of Social Work and enthusiastically work to help my clients make lasting, visible changes.
My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space, especially for transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, queer/ LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with families, young adults and adolescents. I specialize in and am most passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I graduated from Simmons College of Social Work and enthusiastically work to help my clients make lasting, visible changes.
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
Quinn Somerside
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02465
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties are trauma, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria and effects of LGBTQIA+ oppression, neurodiversity, grief, and OCD.
Hello! I recently started my private practice, Kaleidoscope Mental Health Therapy. I chose the name to show I am not just a regular therapist, I’m a cool therapist who has a cool metaphorical name. Joking aside, I know how difficult it is to differentiate between therapists, so the name is show that I try to help people view their life through the kaleidoscope lens, process their experiences, relationships, and patterns, and then make adjustments so as to create the best possible life for themselves. Doesn’t that sound cool?!… Yes, I know, the kids usually call me “cringe”, I get it.
My specialties are trauma, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria and effects of LGBTQIA+ oppression, neurodiversity, grief, and OCD.
Hello! I recently started my private practice, Kaleidoscope Mental Health Therapy. I chose the name to show I am not just a regular therapist, I’m a cool therapist who has a cool metaphorical name. Joking aside, I know how difficult it is to differentiate between therapists, so the name is show that I try to help people view their life through the kaleidoscope lens, process their experiences, relationships, and patterns, and then make adjustments so as to create the best possible life for themselves. Doesn’t that sound cool?!… Yes, I know, the kids usually call me “cringe”, I get it.
I’m Soli (they/them), a white, queer, trans/nonbinary, neurodivergent Clinical Mental Health Intern studying at Antioch University. I’m currently a professional bodyworker, and much of my work centers around trauma and nervous system function. I’m particularly interested in approaching therapy from a liberatory framework, to help you identify, challenge, and divest from the harmful systems in your life, and to support you in building healthier patterns, connections, and resilience.
I’m Soli (they/them), a white, queer, trans/nonbinary, neurodivergent Clinical Mental Health Intern studying at Antioch University. I’m currently a professional bodyworker, and much of my work centers around trauma and nervous system function. I’m particularly interested in approaching therapy from a liberatory framework, to help you identify, challenge, and divest from the harmful systems in your life, and to support you in building healthier patterns, connections, and resilience.
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens.
My clinical approach draws heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with flavor notes of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, feminist therapy, and humor. My style is flexible, open, genuine, and collaborative. If there are certain treatments you do or do not want to use, I will take your lead. You're the expert on you!
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens.
My clinical approach draws heavily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with flavor notes of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, feminist therapy, and humor. My style is flexible, open, genuine, and collaborative. If there are certain treatments you do or do not want to use, I will take your lead. You're the expert on you!
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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.