LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Massachusetts

Alexa Kaczmarski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. She has an MSW from Widener University Center for Social Work Education, and an MEd from Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Alexa believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and that her role is to listen, affirm, and make observations rather than assumptions. She is influenced by attachment theory, narrative theory, and relational theories, and strives to provide a safe, compassionate, and warm environment where her clients can explore and express their whole selves.

Are you up at 2am worried about your child's future? Finding a therapist who gets you and what you are going through can be tough. Whether you or your teen are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, recovering from trauma, or managing anxiety or mood swings, you'll find our support grounded in empathy and understanding. I offer parent coaching for caregivers striving to support their child post-coming out, a journey that can feel overwhelming without the right tools. With a wealth of experience in assisting queer and trans youth and their families, I'm committed to guiding you. Let me support you so you don't have to worry or wonder alone.

Whether you are facing in-the-moment or long term concerns, therapy provides a unique and professional third-party perspective. I believe difficult times, if processed in a healthy way, can lead to greater resilience and tranquility. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. As a queer therapist, I am also an impassioned supporter of assisting LGBTQIA+ clients regarding the internal and societal difficulties they may face.

There is no wrong reason to seek therapy, what’s important is that you’re here. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Alex has a variety of experiences as she has worked in addiction services, a day treatment center, and outpatient therapy conducting individual and group therapy counseling sessions with adolescents and adults. Currently, they primarily work with folks on matters relating to gender, sexuality, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and adjusting to various life events. Alex believes that you are the expert of your life, so they primarily utilize a compassion-focused, strengths-based approach.

Are you struggling with your relationship? Have you tried to figure it out yourself, but keep getting stuck? I can help! I am a therapist who specializes in relationships, sex, LGBTQ, and other mental health concerns. Managing relationships, sexual identity, and/or sexual concerns can be really difficult. You want to find a therapist who has the expertise and strategies to help you navigate this difficult time. At Rhode Island Sex Therapy, all of our therapists understand this complexity so you can be assured we are the top sex therapy practice in New England.

I pride myself for being an LGBTQIA+ affirming Licensed Mental Health Clinician and am apart of the community myself. I have a strong passion for helping others heal and discover their resilience from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. While my primary focus is building a genuine connection and individualizing my approach to each person’s specific needs, I use a variety of interventions in session all from a trauma-informed perspective. My goal is to create a space for clients to be vulnerable in while challenging them to achieve identified goals

I am a clinical social worker with five years of experience working in community mental health and crisis intervention. I work with diverse individuals across genders, sexualities, cultures, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses and abilities.

Every single one of us struggles from time to time. Perhaps you're tired of repeating the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, frustrated and disconnected. So often we tell ourselves that we are the problem- that it lies within us. That we are somehow wrong. A depressive. An anxious person. A bad person. These ideas come from stories that others (and society) tell us about ourselves; other people pinpointing what they see as significant and telling our own story to us.

I am a mental health counselor with over 5 years of experience in the helping profession. I started my career supporting adults with chronic mental illness in a residential group home. I also provided in-home caregiving services for the elderly. My experiences providing direct care for adults with psychosis gave me a valuable perspective that informs my clinical work. I went on to receive my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. During the graduate program I had the opportunity to provide community-based services to a diverse group of clients with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders.

I enjoy working collaboratively with young adults and adolescents navigating identity exploration and development, relationship challenges, and transitions. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, Autistic, college students, or those who may be wondering about the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work collaboratively to identify needs and goals.

Accepting new patients! Contact by email preferred. Telehealth only. Congrats on choosing to seek out therapy! It can be a life changing experience. Please read through my profile and website to see if we're a good fit. I have worked with people of all backgrounds but I generally work with LGBT folks and POC. I work with clients on self-esteem, body positivity, anxiety management, trauma symptoms, and relational issues. As a human and a provider, I am feminist, anti-racist, fat positive, sex positive, pro-science, pro-vaccine, and pro-LGBT. I also offer relationship therapy including therapy for polyamormous individuals.

I specialize in sexual health, intimacy, and relationships, especially the one we have with self. I am passionate about helping you (and yours) enrich your lives—by empowering you to unpack what’s preventing you from fully embracing all of life’s pleasures. I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to heal ourselves. In my practice, psychotherapy is a journey of self healing, with me as your guide. Connection is one of our most powerful tools, and through connecting with me, together, we will cultivate transformation and uncover the peace that lies within you.

Having the ability to express yourself freely and without judgment is an essential part of therapy, and the relationship between client and therapist is a key aspect of this. As a social worker, I recognize the importance of human relationships and the environment we live in, as well as the negative impact they have on our ability to function. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach to understand individuals as a whole, and work collaboratively with clients to address their challenges and reach their goals. I provide individual therapy focusing on anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.

Hey there! My name is Molly (they/them). I can see folks virtually or in person, and I can offer a sliding scale to try and meet your needs. I've worked as a school counselor for the past 4 years, and I am excited to now be working as a private practice therapist. I am also a singer-songwriter, yoga instructor, activist, and cat lover. I have had a lot of experiences working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and I am open to working with older adults. I am not currently accepting new clients but would be happy to add you to my waitlist.

As a social worker, I focus not only on what diagnoses someone may have, but also them as a whole person, inclusive of their environment. Sometimes it's easy to blame everything on yourself and it takes an outside perspective to help you to consider and work through what other factors may be contributing to your struggles. I enjoy working through issues surrounding folks with ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, chronic illness/disabilities, trauma, and people who are LGBTQIA+ or involved in fandom. I try to customize therapy as much as possible to the individual since there's no one size fits all approach that works for everyone.

Christina Stang is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2017. In addition to earning her Masters in Social Work from CUNY Hunter College in New York, Christina has trained with the Seleni Institute in their Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder and Grief and Infant Loss courses and has trained with CAPPA as a postpartum doula. Christina specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Postpartum Depression and also works as a postpartum doula to bridge these two fields in my practice.

Hi. I’m Sheena (she/her), a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Massachusetts. I work with clients ages 12 and up. I specialize in working with clients managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and life stressors/changes. I have experience and really enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients. Additionally, I am trauma- and neurodiverse-informed. As a Highly-Sensitive Person, I bring empathy and curiosity into my work as a therapist. I aim to honor the wide spectrum and intersectionality of different cultures, neurotypes, and sexuality and gender of my clients, though I know there is always more for me to learn.

As an LCSW/LICSW licensed in NY, NJ, and MA, I have over a decade of experience. I specialize in working with Veterans and First Responders and the LGBTQIA+ population. I have extensive education and certifications in these areas, including CISM - Critical Incident Stress Management debriefings (2020), and NERPSC - National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center certification (ongoing).