Lesbian Therapists in Newmarket, NH
My ideal clients are adults and adolescent individuals and couples seeking clarity, connection, and self-acceptance. They may be navigating gender identity, neurodivergence, relationship struggles, trauma, or anxiety. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck but deeply want change. They’re looking for an affirming therapist who understands their lived experience and can help them build self-trust, improve communication, and live more authentically. Their goals go beyond symptom relief. They seek growth, healing, and wholeness.
My ideal clients are adults and adolescent individuals and couples seeking clarity, connection, and self-acceptance. They may be navigating gender identity, neurodivergence, relationship struggles, trauma, or anxiety. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck but deeply want change. They’re looking for an affirming therapist who understands their lived experience and can help them build self-trust, improve communication, and live more authentically. Their goals go beyond symptom relief. They seek growth, healing, and wholeness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working with individuals ages 13 through adulthood. I provide affirming, person centered care, specializing in trauma, mood disorders and anxiety. I am committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I use trauma informed treatments to help clients process experiences, build resistance and create meaningful change, through a strength-based approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working with individuals ages 13 through adulthood. I provide affirming, person centered care, specializing in trauma, mood disorders and anxiety. I am committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I use trauma informed treatments to help clients process experiences, build resistance and create meaningful change, through a strength-based approach.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and stressors that feel hard to carry alone. You can expect me to come from a place of curiosity and use thoughtful, direct communication grounded in unconditional respect and positive regard. I offer strategies to support change, as well as education about the brain, human behavior, and the science of change. If you’re not ready for change, I embrace harm-reduction approaches that honor your autonomy and values.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and stressors that feel hard to carry alone. You can expect me to come from a place of curiosity and use thoughtful, direct communication grounded in unconditional respect and positive regard. I offer strategies to support change, as well as education about the brain, human behavior, and the science of change. If you’re not ready for change, I embrace harm-reduction approaches that honor your autonomy and values.
As an intentionally integrative therapist, I incorporate relational, somatic, cognitive, and parts-informed practices to help deepen meaning and psychological flexibility in the lives of my clients. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment that values compassion, humor, and authenticity, while honoring the individual needs and contexts my clients bring in. My framework is holistic, meaning that I aim to help clients explore and achieve balance in their physical, emotional, and cognitive experiences as a way of maximizing the coping strategies available to them.
As an intentionally integrative therapist, I incorporate relational, somatic, cognitive, and parts-informed practices to help deepen meaning and psychological flexibility in the lives of my clients. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment that values compassion, humor, and authenticity, while honoring the individual needs and contexts my clients bring in. My framework is holistic, meaning that I aim to help clients explore and achieve balance in their physical, emotional, and cognitive experiences as a way of maximizing the coping strategies available to them.
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My clients find validation in having a provider who understands and acknowledges the difficulties that arise from experiencing marginalization. I have been in the field for over 20 years and have found that my skills are most effective in working with people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns. With our rapidly changing and shifting world it is important to have a provider that acknowledges the times we are living in to support those of us most affected by these changes. Many of us are struggling to navigate the vast changes in the world around us in addition to typical day to day concerns.
My clients find validation in having a provider who understands and acknowledges the difficulties that arise from experiencing marginalization. I have been in the field for over 20 years and have found that my skills are most effective in working with people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns. With our rapidly changing and shifting world it is important to have a provider that acknowledges the times we are living in to support those of us most affected by these changes. Many of us are struggling to navigate the vast changes in the world around us in addition to typical day to day concerns.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, social justice is at the core of my personal and professional life. I understand it is my role to listen, believe, and validate the unique experiences of clients from marginalized communities, specifically the BIPOC community. I work from a strengths-based perspective and feel strongly that you have the answers to help yourself. My role is to highlight your strengths and identify realistic coping tools that can help move you through this difficult time.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, social justice is at the core of my personal and professional life. I understand it is my role to listen, believe, and validate the unique experiences of clients from marginalized communities, specifically the BIPOC community. I work from a strengths-based perspective and feel strongly that you have the answers to help yourself. My role is to highlight your strengths and identify realistic coping tools that can help move you through this difficult time.
Accepting new clients with early evening spots available! As a queer, non-binary therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for preteens, teens, and adults, including BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Specializing in CBT, CPT, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness, I offer personalized strategies to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. My culturally sensitive, gender-affirming approach ensures inclusive, supportive care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re overcoming challenges or pursuing personal growth, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to achieve your goals!
Accepting new clients with early evening spots available! As a queer, non-binary therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for preteens, teens, and adults, including BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Specializing in CBT, CPT, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness, I offer personalized strategies to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. My culturally sensitive, gender-affirming approach ensures inclusive, supportive care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re overcoming challenges or pursuing personal growth, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to achieve your goals!
Immediate openings available.
I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist (PsyPact Licensed for telehealth in 42 states; and Ohio: in person and telehealth) who has been in private practice since 2012. I work primarily with college students as well as individuals in late adolescence and adulthood. Therapy with me is aimed at helping you discover, understand, and strengthen understanding and skills for managing life's stressors and living your most authentic life. My goal is to understand you and your world as best as I can from your perspective so that I can be as helpful to you as possible in making meaningful changes in your life.
Immediate openings available.
I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist (PsyPact Licensed for telehealth in 42 states; and Ohio: in person and telehealth) who has been in private practice since 2012. I work primarily with college students as well as individuals in late adolescence and adulthood. Therapy with me is aimed at helping you discover, understand, and strengthen understanding and skills for managing life's stressors and living your most authentic life. My goal is to understand you and your world as best as I can from your perspective so that I can be as helpful to you as possible in making meaningful changes in your life.
Sarah E Brasslett
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, LCMHC, LPC, CCTMHP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to supporting and empowering my clients on their path toward healing and growth. I believe that an encouraging, caring, and professional relationship is a critical component on this journey. I strive to create this kind of relationship with all of my clients, regardless of age, background, or obstacles. As a queer provider, I have a special passion for working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever your background and need, my goal is to create a safe and affirming counseling space. It would be my privilege and honor to support you on your wellness journey.
I am committed to supporting and empowering my clients on their path toward healing and growth. I believe that an encouraging, caring, and professional relationship is a critical component on this journey. I strive to create this kind of relationship with all of my clients, regardless of age, background, or obstacles. As a queer provider, I have a special passion for working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever your background and need, my goal is to create a safe and affirming counseling space. It would be my privilege and honor to support you on your wellness journey.
If you've ever felt like your body stopped feeling like home, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to therapy trying to find their way back to themselves after trauma, loss, shame, or a life that no longer fits. I work with individuals and partners exploring LGBTQ+ identities, kink, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy, as well as those navigating postpartum depression, perinatal loss, or the lasting impact of religious trauma. Many are seeking deeper relationships with themselves and others, without leaving parts of themselves behind. Therapy can be a place to come home to yourself with more honesty, compassion, and clarity.
If you've ever felt like your body stopped feeling like home, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to therapy trying to find their way back to themselves after trauma, loss, shame, or a life that no longer fits. I work with individuals and partners exploring LGBTQ+ identities, kink, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy, as well as those navigating postpartum depression, perinatal loss, or the lasting impact of religious trauma. Many are seeking deeper relationships with themselves and others, without leaving parts of themselves behind. Therapy can be a place to come home to yourself with more honesty, compassion, and clarity.
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and positive coping and communication skills.
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and positive coping and communication skills.
I do my best work with LGBTQ folks who are in the midst of a change or transition in their life, and who are looking for a safe and supportive place to both explore, and be challenged to initiate change. My expertise is in helping individuals and couples navigate development of and changes to identity including: the coming out process, difficulties in long-term relationships, gender identity and transition, and parenting. I understand the unique complexities you may face at each of these phases and I have spent my career learning to effectively guide you through these important and challenging times.
I do my best work with LGBTQ folks who are in the midst of a change or transition in their life, and who are looking for a safe and supportive place to both explore, and be challenged to initiate change. My expertise is in helping individuals and couples navigate development of and changes to identity including: the coming out process, difficulties in long-term relationships, gender identity and transition, and parenting. I understand the unique complexities you may face at each of these phases and I have spent my career learning to effectively guide you through these important and challenging times.
I offer in‑person sessions in Westford, MA, as well as online therapy for clients located in Massachusetts, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Vermont.
Beginning therapy is a meaningful investment in your health and growth. You may be navigating a difficult time with loss, depression, anxiety or an eating disorder, or wanting to heal from past injury or trauma. Perhaps you want to strengthen a primary relationship in your life. Whatever brings you here, therapy can help you shift the problem, develop new ways of being, and move toward a more satisfying life and confident version of you.
I offer in‑person sessions in Westford, MA, as well as online therapy for clients located in Massachusetts, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Vermont.
Beginning therapy is a meaningful investment in your health and growth. You may be navigating a difficult time with loss, depression, anxiety or an eating disorder, or wanting to heal from past injury or trauma. Perhaps you want to strengthen a primary relationship in your life. Whatever brings you here, therapy can help you shift the problem, develop new ways of being, and move toward a more satisfying life and confident version of you.
As a licensed therapist, Reiki Master, and certified breath coach, I support college students, young adults, women with ADHD, healthcare professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. I also provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care and offer letters of support for gender affirming procedures. I help clients build healthy coping skills, improve self-esteem, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and develop a more compassionate inner dialogue.
As a licensed therapist, Reiki Master, and certified breath coach, I support college students, young adults, women with ADHD, healthcare professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. I also provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care and offer letters of support for gender affirming procedures. I help clients build healthy coping skills, improve self-esteem, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and develop a more compassionate inner dialogue.
I take a collaborative approach to individual & relationship therapy to help clients become unstuck from ruts, break old unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. Clients come to me for therapy in all states: fine-tuning an otherwise happy union, distraught after trust has been broken, considering a break-up, recovering from an affair, or just wanting to learn new relationship skills. I meet clients with kindness and curiosity in my sessions and provide a refreshingly open and non-judgmental space to talk about sex and relationships.
I take a collaborative approach to individual & relationship therapy to help clients become unstuck from ruts, break old unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. Clients come to me for therapy in all states: fine-tuning an otherwise happy union, distraught after trust has been broken, considering a break-up, recovering from an affair, or just wanting to learn new relationship skills. I meet clients with kindness and curiosity in my sessions and provide a refreshingly open and non-judgmental space to talk about sex and relationships.
With years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment fields, I bring a depth of knowledge and compassion to my work with clients. I have worked across multiple levels of care, supporting individuals at various stages of change and recovery.
I work with people who are thinking about making changes-whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different. I value working with a diverse population and strive to create an accepting, welcoming space where you can feel safe being yourself. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and try something new.
With years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment fields, I bring a depth of knowledge and compassion to my work with clients. I have worked across multiple levels of care, supporting individuals at various stages of change and recovery.
I work with people who are thinking about making changes-whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different. I value working with a diverse population and strive to create an accepting, welcoming space where you can feel safe being yourself. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and try something new.
Hello! I know that for many it can feel very overwhelming to start therapy. You’ve made it all the way to this page though, which is great! Please hit ‘contact’/reach out via email so we can chat some more to get your first appointment scheduled. In the first email you can expect to discuss things like insurance, availability, and a very brief description of your presenting symptoms(ex: I am seeking therapy for anxiety symptoms) as an initial screening to check if we will be a good fit. After that initial email, I will direct you through next steps such as new patient paperwork and scheduling the first session.
Hello! I know that for many it can feel very overwhelming to start therapy. You’ve made it all the way to this page though, which is great! Please hit ‘contact’/reach out via email so we can chat some more to get your first appointment scheduled. In the first email you can expect to discuss things like insurance, availability, and a very brief description of your presenting symptoms(ex: I am seeking therapy for anxiety symptoms) as an initial screening to check if we will be a good fit. After that initial email, I will direct you through next steps such as new patient paperwork and scheduling the first session.
I believe we all find ourselves struggling at times in our lives and it’s helpful to be seen, heard and understood during these times. It is also my belief, in our current fast-paced society, that we are often conflicted with competing values and expectations, which tends to exacerbate our anxiety, sadness and frustration. In my practice with adolescents and adults, I have been privileged to witness amazing courage and vulnerability, as those who are in pain seek to better understand themselves and ultimately take better care of themselves. Although we cannot control many of the problems we face, or trauma we have endured,
I believe we all find ourselves struggling at times in our lives and it’s helpful to be seen, heard and understood during these times. It is also my belief, in our current fast-paced society, that we are often conflicted with competing values and expectations, which tends to exacerbate our anxiety, sadness and frustration. In my practice with adolescents and adults, I have been privileged to witness amazing courage and vulnerability, as those who are in pain seek to better understand themselves and ultimately take better care of themselves. Although we cannot control many of the problems we face, or trauma we have endured,
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. I have expertise treating interpersonal trauma using relational and psychodynamic frameworks. I offer individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as consultation, training, and supervision. I am able to provide teletherapy and assessment services to clients in PSYPACT states across the US. I provide fitness-for-duty evaluations and other forensic services as well.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. I have expertise treating interpersonal trauma using relational and psychodynamic frameworks. I offer individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as consultation, training, and supervision. I am able to provide teletherapy and assessment services to clients in PSYPACT states across the US. I provide fitness-for-duty evaluations and other forensic services as well.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and psychedelic integration for queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals. I am a level 3 trained Certified IFS therapist and Approved IFSI consultant with over 20 years of experience. My areas of interest and expertise include trauma, relational issues, and concerns related to sexuality and gender identity. My clinical practice is remote with the exception of KAP, which will be at my office in Northampton. Please reach out using the contact form on my website at www.nicwildes.com.
Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and psychedelic integration for queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals. I am a level 3 trained Certified IFS therapist and Approved IFSI consultant with over 20 years of experience. My areas of interest and expertise include trauma, relational issues, and concerns related to sexuality and gender identity. My clinical practice is remote with the exception of KAP, which will be at my office in Northampton. Please reach out using the contact form on my website at www.nicwildes.com.
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What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.