LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Manchester Center, VT
Chad Allen Lazzari
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Waitlist for new clients
I named my practice "Confluence Psychotherapy" because a confluence is the point when two rivers meet - a point when together what has been separate becomes fuller, deeper, more powerful together. Like a moment when you lose yourself in dance or play, the right connection can help us to find what we need in unexpected and surprising ways. Good therapy can be like that - at times difficult but in the end, exhilarating. I specialize in working through trauma of all forms with older teens and adults of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds.
I named my practice "Confluence Psychotherapy" because a confluence is the point when two rivers meet - a point when together what has been separate becomes fuller, deeper, more powerful together. Like a moment when you lose yourself in dance or play, the right connection can help us to find what we need in unexpected and surprising ways. Good therapy can be like that - at times difficult but in the end, exhilarating. I specialize in working through trauma of all forms with older teens and adults of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds.
" The purpose of aging is to grow into your soul, the one you have been carrying all along, the one you had as a child."
From: The Time of the Child by Niall Williams.
I help adults struggling with anxiety and overwhelm find more peace, confidence, and a renewed sense of self. I have many years of counseling experience and have a deep appreciation for the challenges associated with healing from emotional patterns that, over time, are no longer useful. I respect the importance of setting clear boundaries to support a healthy therapeutic alliance. Confidentiality is the heart of a relationship built on trust.
" The purpose of aging is to grow into your soul, the one you have been carrying all along, the one you had as a child."
From: The Time of the Child by Niall Williams.
I help adults struggling with anxiety and overwhelm find more peace, confidence, and a renewed sense of self. I have many years of counseling experience and have a deep appreciation for the challenges associated with healing from emotional patterns that, over time, are no longer useful. I respect the importance of setting clear boundaries to support a healthy therapeutic alliance. Confidentiality is the heart of a relationship built on trust.
I am a therapist who offers a nurturing and integrative approach to helping you create the life you want to live. Creatively we will help you to break through barriers of self-doubt and insecurity, release limiting patterns, and guide you towards standing in your strength. Together we will identify solutions that reduce anxiety, lift depression, improve self-esteem, heal trauma, navigate the losses and find your center again. My approach is personalized to your unique needs and preferences: CBT with Applied Neuroscience, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique, Somatic Therapy, and Parts Work.
I am a therapist who offers a nurturing and integrative approach to helping you create the life you want to live. Creatively we will help you to break through barriers of self-doubt and insecurity, release limiting patterns, and guide you towards standing in your strength. Together we will identify solutions that reduce anxiety, lift depression, improve self-esteem, heal trauma, navigate the losses and find your center again. My approach is personalized to your unique needs and preferences: CBT with Applied Neuroscience, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique, Somatic Therapy, and Parts Work.
I am a VT, MA and TX licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression along with stress stemming from relationship problems and chronic illness. I believe in utilizing evidence based treatments while recognizing the need to tailor my work to meet individual needs and goals. One of my particular strengths is making patients feel safe and judgement-free during treatment. Together, we make a therapy plan that maximizes gains while ensuring the process is as comfortable and soothing as possible. I am available for in-person treatment in VT and remote virtual therapy for those in MA or TX.
I am a VT, MA and TX licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression along with stress stemming from relationship problems and chronic illness. I believe in utilizing evidence based treatments while recognizing the need to tailor my work to meet individual needs and goals. One of my particular strengths is making patients feel safe and judgement-free during treatment. Together, we make a therapy plan that maximizes gains while ensuring the process is as comfortable and soothing as possible. I am available for in-person treatment in VT and remote virtual therapy for those in MA or TX.
Discovering the root causes of suffering, anxiety, and depression is difficult work. Using mindfulness techniques coupled with deep presence, I work with people to help create the life they would like to live. For over twenty years, I have honed my skills as an empathic listener. Without understanding, we find ourselves repeating patterns that are painful and unfulfilling. Using techniques from a variety of therapeutic models, I try to find the right approach for each person to come to a deeper understanding of themselves
Discovering the root causes of suffering, anxiety, and depression is difficult work. Using mindfulness techniques coupled with deep presence, I work with people to help create the life they would like to live. For over twenty years, I have honed my skills as an empathic listener. Without understanding, we find ourselves repeating patterns that are painful and unfulfilling. Using techniques from a variety of therapeutic models, I try to find the right approach for each person to come to a deeper understanding of themselves
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than expected, relationships strain, confidence fades, or the ways we have coped stop working.
For young adults, therapy is a place to feel heard and understood, to safely voice what you truly need as you navigate life. For couples, it means slowing down painful patterns, helping each person feel heard, rebuilding trust & connection. For seniors, therapy offers support through life changes, loss, aging, and the search for meaning, while honoring a lifetime of experience.
I provide psychotherapy to domestic and international clients, specializing in cross-cultural transitions and life changes.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than expected, relationships strain, confidence fades, or the ways we have coped stop working.
For young adults, therapy is a place to feel heard and understood, to safely voice what you truly need as you navigate life. For couples, it means slowing down painful patterns, helping each person feel heard, rebuilding trust & connection. For seniors, therapy offers support through life changes, loss, aging, and the search for meaning, while honoring a lifetime of experience.
I provide psychotherapy to domestic and international clients, specializing in cross-cultural transitions and life changes.
Joshua Grubb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Waitlist for new clients
Do you ever feel lost, alone, stressed and living in a life you never imagined for yourself? It's a normal human experience to get caught by the hard times in your life, but sometimes you get caught causes you pain and suffering to the point you don't know where to start to make it better. You start to feel like everyday is the same, and you hang on to a hope that life will get better somehow, but it doesn't change. When life begins to feel this way, you feel defeated, hopeless, and drained of energy. Sometimes when the world around you feels like its punishing you, you're forced to examine yourself at a deeper level.
Do you ever feel lost, alone, stressed and living in a life you never imagined for yourself? It's a normal human experience to get caught by the hard times in your life, but sometimes you get caught causes you pain and suffering to the point you don't know where to start to make it better. You start to feel like everyday is the same, and you hang on to a hope that life will get better somehow, but it doesn't change. When life begins to feel this way, you feel defeated, hopeless, and drained of energy. Sometimes when the world around you feels like its punishing you, you're forced to examine yourself at a deeper level.
Currently accepting new clients. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
Currently accepting new clients. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
Sandra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Not accepting new clients
As a licensed Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience I have worked in a variety of settings with a wide array of clientele. I now specialize in body-based healing resulting from the stressors of every day life and past traumas. I am trained in a range of trauma modalities including mindfulness practices and values-based goal setting.
As a licensed Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience I have worked in a variety of settings with a wide array of clientele. I now specialize in body-based healing resulting from the stressors of every day life and past traumas. I am trained in a range of trauma modalities including mindfulness practices and values-based goal setting.
Tai Strachan-Louidor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I also specialize in working with and improving the mental health of minority and marginalized emerging adults, specifically within our Black and LGBTQIA+ community members.
Are you experiencing difficulties in your family relationships or a relationship with your significant other? Or, are you at a point in your life where you are overwhelmed with conflict, hardships, and other stressors? Life can be a struggle at times, and it can be difficult finding balance on your own. Seeking additional support is the first step in re-authoring your story and creating the life that you want for yourself. With this in mind, I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and should be unique to each client and their needs.
I also specialize in working with and improving the mental health of minority and marginalized emerging adults, specifically within our Black and LGBTQIA+ community members.
Are you experiencing difficulties in your family relationships or a relationship with your significant other? Or, are you at a point in your life where you are overwhelmed with conflict, hardships, and other stressors? Life can be a struggle at times, and it can be difficult finding balance on your own. Seeking additional support is the first step in re-authoring your story and creating the life that you want for yourself. With this in mind, I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and should be unique to each client and their needs.
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I work primarily with trans/gender-expansive and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and have extensive experience in sexual violence/assault survivor support.
Whether you're exploring your identity, recovering from trauma, or simply looking for support, my priority is to help you develop long-lasting, effective skills to get you there. Your existing strengths, resilience, and creativity are the most effective tools you have, and I want to help you access them to build a plan for lifelong results you can feel proud of! I also offer neurodivergent-affirming adult ADHD diagnostic testing.
I work primarily with trans/gender-expansive and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and have extensive experience in sexual violence/assault survivor support.
Whether you're exploring your identity, recovering from trauma, or simply looking for support, my priority is to help you develop long-lasting, effective skills to get you there. Your existing strengths, resilience, and creativity are the most effective tools you have, and I want to help you access them to build a plan for lifelong results you can feel proud of! I also offer neurodivergent-affirming adult ADHD diagnostic testing.
I have specialized training and experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law, medical school), biracial/multiracial individuals, athletes, LGBTQ clients, survivors of sexual abuse and other trauma, law enforcement officers, chronic illness, and postpartum depression.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I have specialized training and experience in working with healthcare professionals, students (college, graduate, law, medical school), biracial/multiracial individuals, athletes, LGBTQ clients, survivors of sexual abuse and other trauma, law enforcement officers, chronic illness, and postpartum depression.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
Whether we realize it or not, we're all carrying around a bag: some of us carry a suitcase, others a backpack, and some push around a luggage cart or two overflowing with their bags. Why not downsize a bit? Therapy is all about you. Yes, you'll talk about other people, most likely. But it's not an hour about how they feel; it's an hour about how you feel. It's an hour to be completely open and honest about your life without judgement or interruption. And you deserve it.
Whether we realize it or not, we're all carrying around a bag: some of us carry a suitcase, others a backpack, and some push around a luggage cart or two overflowing with their bags. Why not downsize a bit? Therapy is all about you. Yes, you'll talk about other people, most likely. But it's not an hour about how they feel; it's an hour about how you feel. It's an hour to be completely open and honest about your life without judgement or interruption. And you deserve it.
I am a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I work with adults 18 years and older. I will work hard to support you in developing skills to face the world with calmness and to strengthen your ability to regulate your emotions. We will work together to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of you achieving your goals.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a central factor in helping people to heal from trauma. I am committed to helping you find relief.
I am a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I work with adults 18 years and older. I will work hard to support you in developing skills to face the world with calmness and to strengthen your ability to regulate your emotions. We will work together to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of you achieving your goals.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a central factor in helping people to heal from trauma. I am committed to helping you find relief.
Whether you are fearful of horses or ride every day, Equine Assisted Therapy techniques are designed to move at your pace and find value at a distance or in the middle of the herd. I will assess your mental health goals and experience with horses, and collaboratively, we’ll develop our therapy plan. No experience with horses is necessary because this is a therapy where humans and horses build relationships without riding. All sessions are unmounted (groundwork).
Whether you are fearful of horses or ride every day, Equine Assisted Therapy techniques are designed to move at your pace and find value at a distance or in the middle of the herd. I will assess your mental health goals and experience with horses, and collaboratively, we’ll develop our therapy plan. No experience with horses is necessary because this is a therapy where humans and horses build relationships without riding. All sessions are unmounted (groundwork).
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
Specializes in anxiety, neurodivergent youth, and LGBTQIA clients using trauma-informed, CBT, and play-based approaches.
I help kids and teens feel understood, confident, and capable in a world that doesn’t always get them. Many struggle with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or identity questions and want strategies to manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate challenges while feeling seen and supported.
Specializes in anxiety, neurodivergent youth, and LGBTQIA clients using trauma-informed, CBT, and play-based approaches.
I help kids and teens feel understood, confident, and capable in a world that doesn’t always get them. Many struggle with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or identity questions and want strategies to manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate challenges while feeling seen and supported.
After over 25 years in private practice (see www.JeanPollock.com ) I currently work with adult individuals using a fairly integrative approach. Of particular expertise are depression, anxiety, & childhood trauma and its manifestations in the body. More important than the particular issue, however, is my belief that times of stress in our lives -and even times that might seem particularly hopeless- can serve as opportunities for increased understanding and growth. Psychotherapy with a "seasoned" clinician can be a fascinating and effective tool to facilitate that transformation and growth.
After over 25 years in private practice (see www.JeanPollock.com ) I currently work with adult individuals using a fairly integrative approach. Of particular expertise are depression, anxiety, & childhood trauma and its manifestations in the body. More important than the particular issue, however, is my belief that times of stress in our lives -and even times that might seem particularly hopeless- can serve as opportunities for increased understanding and growth. Psychotherapy with a "seasoned" clinician can be a fascinating and effective tool to facilitate that transformation and growth.
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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.