LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Yarmouth Port, MA
I specialize in adolescents who have survived trauma and help them heal. I have 12 years experience working with young people who struggle with social skills, exhibit behavioral difficulties, or have school related problems. I also work with parents who need assistance managing their child's difficult behaviors and to cope with the stressors related to these behaviors. It is my goal to work collaboratively with adolescents and their families to achieve social, emotional, and relational satisfaction. I develop quick rapport with my clients and use this relationship to help them find practical and realistic solutions to their problems.
I specialize in adolescents who have survived trauma and help them heal. I have 12 years experience working with young people who struggle with social skills, exhibit behavioral difficulties, or have school related problems. I also work with parents who need assistance managing their child's difficult behaviors and to cope with the stressors related to these behaviors. It is my goal to work collaboratively with adolescents and their families to achieve social, emotional, and relational satisfaction. I develop quick rapport with my clients and use this relationship to help them find practical and realistic solutions to their problems.
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.
We can easily feel stuck in life and not sure of the right way to turn. There are ways to remove the roadblocks while increasing your empowerment and self awareness. But where do you start? Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I strive to create a warm and welcoming place where you can feel safe, cared for, and valued, while providing you with strategies to meet your needs. I have been told that I am realistic, down to earth, and that I create an environment where you can feel comfortable opening up.
We can easily feel stuck in life and not sure of the right way to turn. There are ways to remove the roadblocks while increasing your empowerment and self awareness. But where do you start? Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I strive to create a warm and welcoming place where you can feel safe, cared for, and valued, while providing you with strategies to meet your needs. I have been told that I am realistic, down to earth, and that I create an environment where you can feel comfortable opening up.
Dr. David is licensed in Massachusetts, California, and Florida, where he sees clients through Online Video Teletherapy sessions and in-person in MA. Dr. David received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and completed both his clinical psychology internship and his neuropsychology post-doctoral residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. He held a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences where he supervised interns and residents for fifteen years.
Dr. David is licensed in Massachusetts, California, and Florida, where he sees clients through Online Video Teletherapy sessions and in-person in MA. Dr. David received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and completed both his clinical psychology internship and his neuropsychology post-doctoral residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. He held a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences where he supervised interns and residents for fifteen years.
I offer a non-judgmental approach to what brings you to seek out therapy. I have an approach to therapy that is grounded in a foundation that all behavior has meaning. Therapy is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. I provide services to individuals. For counseling to be most effective, it is important that you take an active role in the process.
I offer a non-judgmental approach to what brings you to seek out therapy. I have an approach to therapy that is grounded in a foundation that all behavior has meaning. Therapy is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. I provide services to individuals. For counseling to be most effective, it is important that you take an active role in the process.
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.
Life can be difficult and many people experience times when things feel overwhelming, especially when past or present trauma is involved. Therapy can offer a space to safely process these experiences, heal from emotional wounds, and begin to move forward with greater clarity and hope. I believe that you already have many of the strengths needed to create a meaningful and fulfilling life; sometimes those strengths become harder to access when shaped by trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. My role is to help you reconnect with those inner resources while gently working through the experiences that may be holding you back.
Life can be difficult and many people experience times when things feel overwhelming, especially when past or present trauma is involved. Therapy can offer a space to safely process these experiences, heal from emotional wounds, and begin to move forward with greater clarity and hope. I believe that you already have many of the strengths needed to create a meaningful and fulfilling life; sometimes those strengths become harder to access when shaped by trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. My role is to help you reconnect with those inner resources while gently working through the experiences that may be holding you back.
Approx 30+ years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor in CO; For FL, telehealth only. EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), PACT, Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, grief and addiction. Also offer 1-4 day intensives that include creative exploration to unlock ingrained patterns and allow other parts of self to emerge. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy & our most authentic self.
Approx 30+ years experience. LCSW in both Colorado & Massachusetts. Licensed Addictions Counselor in CO; For FL, telehealth only. EMDR Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), PACT, Certified Gestalt Therapist, AEDP Therapist, DBT Therapist & Mindfulness, Gottman Method trained. Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, grief and addiction. Also offer 1-4 day intensives that include creative exploration to unlock ingrained patterns and allow other parts of self to emerge. Pain and struggle are often the doorways into strength, wisdom, compassion, beauty, joy & our most authentic self.
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.
With a background in physical education, culinary arts, and yoga, Michelle Itzkowitz believes in the importance of healing in both the mind and the body. She integrates holistic and mind-body practices into trauma-informed
therapy practices. She provides a compassionate, safe, and empowering space for clients to explore their past experiences, heal from trauma, and find their inner strengths. Her approach emphasizes a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist while honouring each person’s unique story. Michelle views psychotherapy as a healing journey rooted in love, safety, and compassion.
With a background in physical education, culinary arts, and yoga, Michelle Itzkowitz believes in the importance of healing in both the mind and the body. She integrates holistic and mind-body practices into trauma-informed
therapy practices. She provides a compassionate, safe, and empowering space for clients to explore their past experiences, heal from trauma, and find their inner strengths. Her approach emphasizes a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist while honouring each person’s unique story. Michelle views psychotherapy as a healing journey rooted in love, safety, and compassion.
I work with children, teens and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation and LGBTQ+ .
I am not currently accepting new clients. Making the decision to enter therapy can be a significant step to take. My goal is to create an environment that is safe and welcoming, where you can receive support and healing in navigating your unique and important journey in an individualized, strength-based manner. I believe in the importance of being present, connected and engaged with authenticity. In therapy, challenges and difficult moments can be part of the therapeutic process and it is important to be supported through these moments with compassion and respect.
I work with children, teens and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation and LGBTQ+ .
I am not currently accepting new clients. Making the decision to enter therapy can be a significant step to take. My goal is to create an environment that is safe and welcoming, where you can receive support and healing in navigating your unique and important journey in an individualized, strength-based manner. I believe in the importance of being present, connected and engaged with authenticity. In therapy, challenges and difficult moments can be part of the therapeutic process and it is important to be supported through these moments with compassion and respect.
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Difficult circumstances can be an opportunity for growth. Psychotherapy provides a journey from challenge to healing and positive change. Beyond coming out of present crises, in therapy one can learn new behaviors in order to avoid “repeating the same mistakes.” While our history cannot be altered, we can learn from the past and present to change patterns that are harmful or no longer serve us. As a clinical psychologist, I believe healing allows us to open to more fulfilling experiences, to create a meaningful life.
In our space, your unique experiences and challenges will be welcomed without judgment, whatever they may be.
Difficult circumstances can be an opportunity for growth. Psychotherapy provides a journey from challenge to healing and positive change. Beyond coming out of present crises, in therapy one can learn new behaviors in order to avoid “repeating the same mistakes.” While our history cannot be altered, we can learn from the past and present to change patterns that are harmful or no longer serve us. As a clinical psychologist, I believe healing allows us to open to more fulfilling experiences, to create a meaningful life.
In our space, your unique experiences and challenges will be welcomed without judgment, whatever they may be.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ folks.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ folks.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
We are living through a time of massive sociopolitical disruption; most of us are feeling that stress. Fortification has been and continues to be a main theme of my work with clients. I believe fortifying ourselves for what’s churning emotionally, economically, physically and otherwise is an important part of what we can do in therapy right now.
My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
We are living through a time of massive sociopolitical disruption; most of us are feeling that stress. Fortification has been and continues to be a main theme of my work with clients. I believe fortifying ourselves for what’s churning emotionally, economically, physically and otherwise is an important part of what we can do in therapy right now.
I specialize in trauma-informed work for survivors of domestic violence, queer people, and those who have experienced complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (c-PTSD).
I came into social work to help people reclaim their identity after abusive and violent relationships. My focus in the world of social work has always been in creating survivor-led, trauma-informed spaces. For the past 6 years, I've worked with nonprofits, domestic violence advocacy agencies, and most recently, at a police department on the domestic violence unit. And this is how I can help you- bringing my entire self into our therapy sessions and working with you on your healing journey.
I specialize in trauma-informed work for survivors of domestic violence, queer people, and those who have experienced complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (c-PTSD).
I came into social work to help people reclaim their identity after abusive and violent relationships. My focus in the world of social work has always been in creating survivor-led, trauma-informed spaces. For the past 6 years, I've worked with nonprofits, domestic violence advocacy agencies, and most recently, at a police department on the domestic violence unit. And this is how I can help you- bringing my entire self into our therapy sessions and working with you on your healing journey.
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community that she is also proudly a part of.
She enjoys working with adults who are living with chronic illness, having work or college-related concerns, and those facing challenges related to mood or anxiety. Rachel has lived experience as a person with chronic illness and a rare disease, so she can offer a unique level of understanding for those who are looking for support from someone who "gets it."
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community that she is also proudly a part of.
She enjoys working with adults who are living with chronic illness, having work or college-related concerns, and those facing challenges related to mood or anxiety. Rachel has lived experience as a person with chronic illness and a rare disease, so she can offer a unique level of understanding for those who are looking for support from someone who "gets it."
As a queer person myself, I understand the importance of feeling seen, safe, & understood.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth and I'm so glad you're here! Therapy doesn't have to be stiff or serious all the time. In fact, I believe feeling comfortable enough to be your full, unfiltered self– including laughing, swearing, crying, or just sitting quietly– is where the real work happens. I use humor, compassion, & a deep respect for your lived experience to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. A big part of my work is helping folks build a better relationship with their bodies- whether you're fat, thin, in between, transitioning, aging, disabled, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. I work with people of all ages!
As a queer person myself, I understand the importance of feeling seen, safe, & understood.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth and I'm so glad you're here! Therapy doesn't have to be stiff or serious all the time. In fact, I believe feeling comfortable enough to be your full, unfiltered self– including laughing, swearing, crying, or just sitting quietly– is where the real work happens. I use humor, compassion, & a deep respect for your lived experience to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. A big part of my work is helping folks build a better relationship with their bodies- whether you're fat, thin, in between, transitioning, aging, disabled, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. I work with people of all ages!
Megan Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP II
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
If you are reading this, I know you are seeking a change in either your life or a loved one's. As an experienced therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to grow and learn. We will enter a partnership, in which we will work together to get a better understanding of where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors stem from. We will also build and strengthen the tools necessary to gain insight, problem solve, tolerate distress and heal.
If you are reading this, I know you are seeking a change in either your life or a loved one's. As an experienced therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to grow and learn. We will enter a partnership, in which we will work together to get a better understanding of where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors stem from. We will also build and strengthen the tools necessary to gain insight, problem solve, tolerate distress and heal.
KT Huskins is trained in mindfulness and body-centered psychotherapies. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping you find deeper fulfillment in your life. She brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity, integrates Hakomi principles, and adapts her practice to accommodate sensory processing needs.
KT Huskins is trained in mindfulness and body-centered psychotherapies. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping you find deeper fulfillment in your life. She brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity, integrates Hakomi principles, and adapts her practice to accommodate sensory processing needs.
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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.