LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Manchester, VT
I am a licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.
I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
I am a licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.
I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) I specialize in the treatment of trauma and practice in a manner that provides a supportive environment that encourages and guides clients to expand their capacities and improve their quality of living. My practice philosophy is rooted in the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) I specialize in the treatment of trauma and practice in a manner that provides a supportive environment that encourages and guides clients to expand their capacities and improve their quality of living. My practice philosophy is rooted in the evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
I am licensed therapist with a commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, and supporting women through peri menopause and menopause.I offer a steady, compassionate presence for clients seeking meaningful change. Whether guiding someone through a major life transition or helping a client reconnect with their sense of self, I aim to bring warmth, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.
Today's crazy pace of life as well as the stresses of family, money, school, employment, and politics, it is no wonder more and more people are looking for therapeutic support to find balance in their lives. I will strive to help you find that balance, working with and building on your strengths, already present within you, but lost in the chaos of present day life in a safe, supportive environment. We will work to build coping skills to deal with every day life, when things get tough. Life is full of ups and downs. You can learn new ways to shift your perception, to build on the strengths and positives.
Today's crazy pace of life as well as the stresses of family, money, school, employment, and politics, it is no wonder more and more people are looking for therapeutic support to find balance in their lives. I will strive to help you find that balance, working with and building on your strengths, already present within you, but lost in the chaos of present day life in a safe, supportive environment. We will work to build coping skills to deal with every day life, when things get tough. Life is full of ups and downs. You can learn new ways to shift your perception, to build on the strengths and positives.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
Whether you’re dealing with compulsive sexual behavior, navigating a partner’s betrayal, or seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
Whether you’re dealing with compulsive sexual behavior, navigating a partner’s betrayal, or seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I am a compassionate and direct psychotherapist dedicated to helping people heal and change emotional, behavioral and relational patterns that are keeping them stuck. I have extensive experience in the treatment on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD and Eating Disorders.
Through a collaborative process, I work with clients to identify their goals and work toward meeting them. I regularly incorporate; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy into my work.
I am a compassionate and direct psychotherapist dedicated to helping people heal and change emotional, behavioral and relational patterns that are keeping them stuck. I have extensive experience in the treatment on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD and Eating Disorders.
Through a collaborative process, I work with clients to identify their goals and work toward meeting them. I regularly incorporate; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy into my work.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
One of life’s greatest challenges can be beginning the healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, uncertain, anxious, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you. Bringing awareness and/or identifying the root causes of behaviors and emotional experiences can be both challenging and rewarding. My hope for you is that we can work together to identify and progress toward goals to alleviate your suffering and increase your ability to cope, make healthy decisions, and regain direction within your journey.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
To be a compassionate companion in the process of healing is an honor I hold as sacred. Wherever you may find yourself on your journey, I will witness, listen, ask deep questions, and offer support without judgement. My goal is to provide a safe space that allows you to remember and know who you are. I will support you to understand your lived and embodied experience with a spacious sense of connectedness. Combining expressive and creative techniques with mindfulness-based practices, we will work together towards integration and wholeness based on your chosen goals.
To be a compassionate companion in the process of healing is an honor I hold as sacred. Wherever you may find yourself on your journey, I will witness, listen, ask deep questions, and offer support without judgement. My goal is to provide a safe space that allows you to remember and know who you are. I will support you to understand your lived and embodied experience with a spacious sense of connectedness. Combining expressive and creative techniques with mindfulness-based practices, we will work together towards integration and wholeness based on your chosen goals.
You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and gentle presence to my work with clients. Whether you are coping with profound life changes, anxiety and depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, or struggles in your relationship, I can help. In therapy we build upon on your strengths to enhance your resiliency and potential for growth.
You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and gentle presence to my work with clients. Whether you are coping with profound life changes, anxiety and depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, or struggles in your relationship, I can help. In therapy we build upon on your strengths to enhance your resiliency and potential for growth.
Suzanne
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, BC-DMT, NCC
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to the mountains of life. We move through life with many challenges which can feel difficult to navigate. We can get trapped in a cycle of trying to avoid mountains of stress, try to force ourselves to tunnel through the stress or broach the stress as if we are preparing to hike Mount Everest. What if there was another way, a way to learn to move WITH the mountains in our life? I support clients in developing unique and effective ways of improving their mental, emotional and physical health for lasting change. These interventions support clients in developing resilience to move WITH challenges which have/are faced.
Welcome to the mountains of life. We move through life with many challenges which can feel difficult to navigate. We can get trapped in a cycle of trying to avoid mountains of stress, try to force ourselves to tunnel through the stress or broach the stress as if we are preparing to hike Mount Everest. What if there was another way, a way to learn to move WITH the mountains in our life? I support clients in developing unique and effective ways of improving their mental, emotional and physical health for lasting change. These interventions support clients in developing resilience to move WITH challenges which have/are faced.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
I have had over 20 years of experience in private practice treating children, adults, families and couples in a rural area. I am well-versed in common issues such as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse and recovery.
I have had over 20 years of experience in private practice treating children, adults, families and couples in a rural area. I am well-versed in common issues such as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse and recovery.
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 specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
I specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
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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.