LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in South Yarmouth, MA
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I welcome the chance to work with you through life challenges as an opportunity for growth and transformation. I aim to create a safe and supportive relationship where you can speak freely and be met with compassion and encouragement. My approach includes engaging clients in the important work of clarifying their goals, helping them to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, grieve losses they have faced, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I am accepting clients with Blue Cross, Medicare, or self pay.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I welcome the chance to work with you through life challenges as an opportunity for growth and transformation. I aim to create a safe and supportive relationship where you can speak freely and be met with compassion and encouragement. My approach includes engaging clients in the important work of clarifying their goals, helping them to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, grieve losses they have faced, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I am accepting clients with Blue Cross, Medicare, or self pay.
Meridith Wirtz, LICSW, Leek Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
If anxiety, ADHD, or challenges at school or home are making daily life feel overwhelming, you don't have to face them alone. At Leek Therapy, Meredith works with individuals and families, with a special focus on supporting school-aged youth navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, and learning challenges. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, she helps clients build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, overcome barriers to well-being, and gain greater confidence and independence.
If anxiety, ADHD, or challenges at school or home are making daily life feel overwhelming, you don't have to face them alone. At Leek Therapy, Meredith works with individuals and families, with a special focus on supporting school-aged youth navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, and learning challenges. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, she helps clients build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, overcome barriers to well-being, and gain greater confidence and independence.
Victoria Martin is a licensed certified social worker (LCSW) who takes a strengths-based and client-centered
approach to therapy. She draws on evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy, while incorporating mindfulness, mind body connection, and holistic strategies to empower clients toward healing and growth. She believes in the
resilience and adaptability of people. She creates a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to form new pathways toward change.
Victoria Martin is a licensed certified social worker (LCSW) who takes a strengths-based and client-centered
approach to therapy. She draws on evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy, while incorporating mindfulness, mind body connection, and holistic strategies to empower clients toward healing and growth. She believes in the
resilience and adaptability of people. She creates a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to form new pathways toward change.
If anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or past experiences are affecting your well-being, therapy can offer a path toward healing. At Leek Therapy, Michelle provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space where clients can explore their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and nurture healing in both the mind and body. Together, you'll build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
If anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or past experiences are affecting your well-being, therapy can offer a path toward healing. At Leek Therapy, Michelle provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space where clients can explore their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and nurture healing in both the mind and body. Together, you'll build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
More Therapists Nearby
There is a moment of clarity that happens for someone when they recognize they need help. I am so grateful you have had that moment! As a Licensed Addiction Mental Health professional, I understand the importance of providing accessible, empathic, person-centered care when that moment occurs.
There is a moment of clarity that happens for someone when they recognize they need help. I am so grateful you have had that moment! As a Licensed Addiction Mental Health professional, I understand the importance of providing accessible, empathic, person-centered care when that moment occurs.
I support individuals who are seeking healing after experiencing deep emotional pain, burnout, or disconnection. My ideal clients are adults navigating feelings of overwhelm, emotional challenges, relational difficulties, life transitions, or general life stressors. They may have experienced the impacts of systemic oppression, racial trauma, or intergenerational trauma. My background is in working with those who have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or sexual violence. Their goals may include seeking self-discovery, building self-worth, self-trust, emotional resilience, to reclaim agency in their life.
I support individuals who are seeking healing after experiencing deep emotional pain, burnout, or disconnection. My ideal clients are adults navigating feelings of overwhelm, emotional challenges, relational difficulties, life transitions, or general life stressors. They may have experienced the impacts of systemic oppression, racial trauma, or intergenerational trauma. My background is in working with those who have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or sexual violence. Their goals may include seeking self-discovery, building self-worth, self-trust, emotional resilience, to reclaim agency in their life.
Over my years of experience I have formed primary clinical focuses in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamy, kink, relationships, etc.
I take a very compassionate, relational, and person-centered approach. We are both human and are connecting as humans. Some of the best trauma healing happens within developing a safe space where we can share, relate, and co-regulate. I am an eclectic therapist who combines multiple modalities to allow you to lead treatment and be met where you are.
Over my years of experience I have formed primary clinical focuses in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamy, kink, relationships, etc.
I take a very compassionate, relational, and person-centered approach. We are both human and are connecting as humans. Some of the best trauma healing happens within developing a safe space where we can share, relate, and co-regulate. I am an eclectic therapist who combines multiple modalities to allow you to lead treatment and be met where you are.
Grounded in an anti-oppression framework, I integrate mindfulness-based cognitive processing and somatic awareness to support clients from diverse communities, including LGBTQ and BIPOC folks.
Welcome to my practice. I'm honored you're here. My name is Gabby—I'm a heart-centered therapist who specializes in somatic psychotherapy for women, young adults, and men interested in body-oriented modalities or spirituality. I help people connect more deeply with themselves on an emotional, physical, and often spiritual level through attuning to their emotional worlds, attending to what's asking for care, and guiding them into greater relationship with their innate wisdom and strengths.
Grounded in an anti-oppression framework, I integrate mindfulness-based cognitive processing and somatic awareness to support clients from diverse communities, including LGBTQ and BIPOC folks.
Welcome to my practice. I'm honored you're here. My name is Gabby—I'm a heart-centered therapist who specializes in somatic psychotherapy for women, young adults, and men interested in body-oriented modalities or spirituality. I help people connect more deeply with themselves on an emotional, physical, and often spiritual level through attuning to their emotional worlds, attending to what's asking for care, and guiding them into greater relationship with their innate wisdom and strengths.
I have experience working with LGBTQ populations, non-monogamy, kink, infidelity, and various sexual issues.
People often feel stuck in their relationships or dating lives. Modern dating seems hopeless, sex or emotional intimacy is hard, infidelity has eroded trust, the same arguments keep arising, or the spark of passion is gone.
Clients also see me to work with dreams, fantasies, identity shifts, transitions like breakups, and getting unstuck. Imagination and creativity are important tools I use.
I encourage curiosity about patterns rather than judging or condemning them. I earned my M.A. in Counseling and Depth (Jungian) Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, where I studied dream work and unconscious processes.
I have experience working with LGBTQ populations, non-monogamy, kink, infidelity, and various sexual issues.
People often feel stuck in their relationships or dating lives. Modern dating seems hopeless, sex or emotional intimacy is hard, infidelity has eroded trust, the same arguments keep arising, or the spark of passion is gone.
Clients also see me to work with dreams, fantasies, identity shifts, transitions like breakups, and getting unstuck. Imagination and creativity are important tools I use.
I encourage curiosity about patterns rather than judging or condemning them. I earned my M.A. in Counseling and Depth (Jungian) Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, where I studied dream work and unconscious processes.
Harm Reduction is a grassroots movement that started among people who were at risk for HIV and HepC ( queer people, people who use drugs, sex workers).
I have expertise working with: people who use drugs (problematic and non-problematic), people who love people who use drugs, queer people ( LGBTQ+), people living with HIV, non-monogamous people, and other helping professionals. I am level 2 trained in AEDP and also incorporate parts work (IFS), MI, and ACT into my practice.
Harm Reduction is a grassroots movement that started among people who were at risk for HIV and HepC ( queer people, people who use drugs, sex workers).
I have expertise working with: people who use drugs (problematic and non-problematic), people who love people who use drugs, queer people ( LGBTQ+), people living with HIV, non-monogamous people, and other helping professionals. I am level 2 trained in AEDP and also incorporate parts work (IFS), MI, and ACT into my practice.
You might be struggling with communication loops that lead nowhere, untangling years of religious shame, or navigating the unique nuances of Poly/ENM and LGBTQ+ relationships.
I try to meet folks where they are, and use humor and empowerment in my approach. I find that while many people have had some semblance of sex education, most have never had pleasure education; I help fill the gaps in your intimacy so you know what feels good in your body and how to communicate what you need to others. Let's release your anxiety and shame.
You might be struggling with communication loops that lead nowhere, untangling years of religious shame, or navigating the unique nuances of Poly/ENM and LGBTQ+ relationships.
I try to meet folks where they are, and use humor and empowerment in my approach. I find that while many people have had some semblance of sex education, most have never had pleasure education; I help fill the gaps in your intimacy so you know what feels good in your body and how to communicate what you need to others. Let's release your anxiety and shame.
Daytime availability only at this time!
Are you someone who wants to learn about themself and how they can navigate their relationship with others? We will examine patterns of behaviors, how to have boundaries with others and tips to cope with life stressors better. I work with women throughout various points of life transitions including- infertility, pregnancy, adoption, postpartum mood concerns and loss. I also can help support adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family conflicts and concerns.
Daytime availability only at this time!
Are you someone who wants to learn about themself and how they can navigate their relationship with others? We will examine patterns of behaviors, how to have boundaries with others and tips to cope with life stressors better. I work with women throughout various points of life transitions including- infertility, pregnancy, adoption, postpartum mood concerns and loss. I also can help support adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family conflicts and concerns.
I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I welcome working with people who are LGBTQ+ and people with neurodivergence.
August 2026 - accepting new clients! I am a skilled, caring therapist with years of experience treating adult clients (18 through the senior years). I have a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic style and utilize cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. Sessions with me are warm, but very structured and active! My interest in the field began while attending New York University, and I received a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2009. I completed my advanced year internship at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, and since graduating I have worked in hospital, human services and outpatient settings.
I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I welcome working with people who are LGBTQ+ and people with neurodivergence.
August 2026 - accepting new clients! I am a skilled, caring therapist with years of experience treating adult clients (18 through the senior years). I have a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic style and utilize cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. Sessions with me are warm, but very structured and active! My interest in the field began while attending New York University, and I received a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2009. I completed my advanced year internship at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, and since graduating I have worked in hospital, human services and outpatient settings.
Are you ready to make a change but struggling to figure out how?
Identifying patterns you want to change but don’t know where to start?
I am happy to help!
My name is Lauren Morton and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience and a Master of Social Work from Simmons University. I work well with clients navigating self acceptance, interpersonal struggles, life transitions, identity development, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Are you ready to make a change but struggling to figure out how?
Identifying patterns you want to change but don’t know where to start?
I am happy to help!
My name is Lauren Morton and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience and a Master of Social Work from Simmons University. I work well with clients navigating self acceptance, interpersonal struggles, life transitions, identity development, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
My clients are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and many are working towards body neutrality or fat acceptance.
My approach to therapy is about building a working relationships with each client. I want clients to know that they are not alone and it's my job to help them feel understood. I bring elements of humor, my own experiences, and genuine collaboration to our sessions. I am LGBTQ affirming and use an anti-fatphobia approach.
My clients are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and many are working towards body neutrality or fat acceptance.
My approach to therapy is about building a working relationships with each client. I want clients to know that they are not alone and it's my job to help them feel understood. I bring elements of humor, my own experiences, and genuine collaboration to our sessions. I am LGBTQ affirming and use an anti-fatphobia approach.
One of the most difficult conversations people can have is talking about themselves, but that is why therapy is so important: to give people the opportunity to practice how to talk and care for themselves. I would like to work with someone who wants to learn more about themselves, brainstorm on how to carry themselves, and find more ways to love themselves. Therapy is a wonderful place to rediscover what makes us who we are. Therapy is also a great place to take stalk on what we have in our life both the good and the needs improvement.
One of the most difficult conversations people can have is talking about themselves, but that is why therapy is so important: to give people the opportunity to practice how to talk and care for themselves. I would like to work with someone who wants to learn more about themselves, brainstorm on how to carry themselves, and find more ways to love themselves. Therapy is a wonderful place to rediscover what makes us who we are. Therapy is also a great place to take stalk on what we have in our life both the good and the needs improvement.
Do you want a therapeutic relationship with a well-rounded, resourceful therapist who is easily accessible, able to work with a wide range of people, and who is a great asset to your life? Let's work together! I'm an innovative and devoted helper. I've worked with all age groups and most types of challenges. My clients trust the process and they trust me to help.
Do you want a therapeutic relationship with a well-rounded, resourceful therapist who is easily accessible, able to work with a wide range of people, and who is a great asset to your life? Let's work together! I'm an innovative and devoted helper. I've worked with all age groups and most types of challenges. My clients trust the process and they trust me to help.
At Leek Therapy, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy that empowers individuals to heal, grow, and thrive. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. Through collaborative and personalized care, we help individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
Our team of 20 skilled clinicians is committed to professional excellence, continuous learning, and upholding the highest ethical standards.
At Leek Therapy, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy that empowers individuals to heal, grow, and thrive. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. Through collaborative and personalized care, we help individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
Our team of 20 skilled clinicians is committed to professional excellence, continuous learning, and upholding the highest ethical standards.
You're probably here because something in your life feels impossible right now. Just browsing around, looking at your options for a therapist is the first step in taking care of your mental health. You've chosen this moment because it's the right moment for you to start the work that will help you build the life you envision for yourself. I'm here to help and support you as you discover ways to create positive change and find a pathway to your true self. I believe in relentless empathy and constant curiosity and will partner with you in a non-judgmental way to help you build skills you will use for the rest of your life.
You're probably here because something in your life feels impossible right now. Just browsing around, looking at your options for a therapist is the first step in taking care of your mental health. You've chosen this moment because it's the right moment for you to start the work that will help you build the life you envision for yourself. I'm here to help and support you as you discover ways to create positive change and find a pathway to your true self. I believe in relentless empathy and constant curiosity and will partner with you in a non-judgmental way to help you build skills you will use for the rest of your life.
New Day time and Afternoon Openings for Virtual Appointments!
Are you looking for a therapist who is personable, direct, and genuinely open to all that you bring into the room? My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and work through the experiences that have been weighing on you.
Steep Thoughts Therapy, LLC is a small, women‑owned practice committed to transparency. We take the time to ensure you fully understand your insurance coverage and our billing policies. Our goal is to make the financial side of therapy feel clear, honest, and stress‑free so you can focus on your healing.
New Day time and Afternoon Openings for Virtual Appointments!
Are you looking for a therapist who is personable, direct, and genuinely open to all that you bring into the room? My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and work through the experiences that have been weighing on you.
Steep Thoughts Therapy, LLC is a small, women‑owned practice committed to transparency. We take the time to ensure you fully understand your insurance coverage and our billing policies. Our goal is to make the financial side of therapy feel clear, honest, and stress‑free so you can focus on your healing.
See more therapy options for South Yarmouth
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for South Yarmouth
- Barnstable
- Brewster
- Centerville
- Chatham
- Dennis
- Harwich
- Hyannis
- Marstons Mills
- Orleans
- West Yarmouth
- Yarmouth
- Yarmouth Port
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.