LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Milton, VT

Alex Lehning
Pre-Licensed Professional
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you are navigating depression and/or anxiety, suffering from grief & loss, facing burnout at work or school, concerned about the climate crisis, exploring your identity, or wanting to establish new boundaries/routines – my role is to support your journey so you can live with more authenticity as your full self, in both heart and mind. Perhaps you have tried counseling before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Therapy is not a simple process for anyone, yet it can be one of the most meaningful gifts we offer ourselves. I'm glad you are here. My practice is gender & neurodiverse-affirming as well as body positive/HES.
If you are navigating depression and/or anxiety, suffering from grief & loss, facing burnout at work or school, concerned about the climate crisis, exploring your identity, or wanting to establish new boundaries/routines – my role is to support your journey so you can live with more authenticity as your full self, in both heart and mind. Perhaps you have tried counseling before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Therapy is not a simple process for anyone, yet it can be one of the most meaningful gifts we offer ourselves. I'm glad you are here. My practice is gender & neurodiverse-affirming as well as body positive/HES.
(802) 729-7227 View (802) 729-7227
Emily Carvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Milton, VT 05468
Welcome to Worthy Bird Counseling, LLC. I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning about how I can support your journey of healing.
Welcome to Worthy Bird Counseling, LLC. I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning about how I can support your journey of healing.
(802) 531-3055 View (802) 531-3055
Robert J. Narucki
Psychologist, MA, Psychol
Serves Area
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
(802) 872-7645 View (802) 872-7645
Angela Vogel Arigo
Counselor, LCMHC
Milton, VT 05468
Not accepting new clients
How amazing would it be if there was one 'go-to' book to guide everyone in learning how to live their lives to the fullest, discover true happiness, and relish in the satisfaction of working through the daily challenges we are handed. I have yet to discover this book. However, in my 13 years of working with children, youth, adults, and families with emotional and behavioral challenges I've learned that our experiences in life, no matter how difficult, are important and shape how we relate to others, how we feel, and move through this journey of life.
How amazing would it be if there was one 'go-to' book to guide everyone in learning how to live their lives to the fullest, discover true happiness, and relish in the satisfaction of working through the daily challenges we are handed. I have yet to discover this book. However, in my 13 years of working with children, youth, adults, and families with emotional and behavioral challenges I've learned that our experiences in life, no matter how difficult, are important and shape how we relate to others, how we feel, and move through this journey of life.
(802) 278-6085 View (802) 278-6085
Julia Kimball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Milton, VT 05468
Not accepting new clients
** UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I believe that all people have innate potential for growth and change. This belief is the cornerstone of my practice and my commitment to you is to use that conviction to inform our work together. I have experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other effects of trauma, grief and loss, aging, and parenting and relationship challenges. I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders and/or intellectual disabilities and their families.
** UNFORTUNATELY I AM NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I believe that all people have innate potential for growth and change. This belief is the cornerstone of my practice and my commitment to you is to use that conviction to inform our work together. I have experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other effects of trauma, grief and loss, aging, and parenting and relationship challenges. I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders and/or intellectual disabilities and their families.
(802) 277-3021 View (802) 277-3021
Dianne M Vock DuPrat
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
Psychotherapy is very rewarding and challenging work. Anyone seeking to make themselves healthier needs to know that and be open to change. Despite how difficult it is to work through the issues that disrupt our lives, the reward is learning that life is a process worth living and improving on a continuous basis. I treat people with trauma issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career moves, family issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, relationship problems and interpersonal unhappiness often beginning with providing psycho-educational information such as personal boundaries, basic human rights, safety, and coping and advocacy skills.
(802) 532-4022 View (802) 532-4022
Thomas Mock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or loved one can be a difficult task. A true "Master" of the healing arts is one who has spent years learning, practicing, and refining their skills as a healer. Individuals, couples and families first entering into the therapeutic relationship often feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious and vulnerable. They need to feel safe by knowing that they are truly being heard and respected. They also need to trust that their therapist has sufficient experience to patiently guide them thru the process of self discovery on their path to wellness and feeling whole, perhaps for the first time in their life.
(802) 278-0404 View (802) 278-0404

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G Cenedella
Registered Psychotherapist, MS-CMHC
1 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
Hi, my name is G and I’m a Queer/Trans somatic therapist in a White body.
2) Desire to find and build support within self 3) Pain (physical, emotional, spiritual, familial, romantic) 4) Uncertainty in sense of self, purpose, meaning in their existence 5) Anxiety 6) Depression 7) Explosive emotions 8) Desire to name the unnamed and see the unseen 9) Abandonment 10) Desire to believe and trust in yourself and rewrite old stories
Hi, my name is G and I’m a Queer/Trans somatic therapist in a White body.
2) Desire to find and build support within self 3) Pain (physical, emotional, spiritual, familial, romantic) 4) Uncertainty in sense of self, purpose, meaning in their existence 5) Anxiety 6) Depression 7) Explosive emotions 8) Desire to name the unnamed and see the unseen 9) Abandonment 10) Desire to believe and trust in yourself and rewrite old stories
(802) 222-0436 View (802) 222-0436
Andie Whittaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Burlington, VT 05401
I specialize in trauma, grief, and anxiety and offer therapy to a wide range of populations, including but not limited to: people in transitions, neurodivergent populations, people who have experienced trauma, & people wanting to deepen their intuition. Together, we will hold space for the uncertain and honor your growth in this world. I center clients' inner knowing & utilize their inner compass as a guide for this work. If you're someone who wants to dig deep to understand your emotional experience, I invite you to reach out.
I specialize in trauma, grief, and anxiety and offer therapy to a wide range of populations, including but not limited to: people in transitions, neurodivergent populations, people who have experienced trauma, & people wanting to deepen their intuition. Together, we will hold space for the uncertain and honor your growth in this world. I center clients' inner knowing & utilize their inner compass as a guide for this work. If you're someone who wants to dig deep to understand your emotional experience, I invite you to reach out.
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Finding Ways LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Through Finding Ways LLC I work over telehealth with folks who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I use a compassionate, person-centered, narrative, harm reductionist, liberatory and constructionist lens and frame works to help people unpack what is at the root of their pain and hardships, and build new neural pathways that can help construct a new path forward. Other modalities include EMDR, IFS, and somatics.
Through Finding Ways LLC I work over telehealth with folks who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I use a compassionate, person-centered, narrative, harm reductionist, liberatory and constructionist lens and frame works to help people unpack what is at the root of their pain and hardships, and build new neural pathways that can help construct a new path forward. Other modalities include EMDR, IFS, and somatics.
(802) 200-2562 View (802) 200-2562
Bardwell Behavioral
Counselor, LCMHC, CEDS-C
Online Only
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
Understanding we are all in different "stages of change", we utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders. We employ an individualized approach to therapy in order to empower people to change their lives. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, humor, and style."
(802) 328-9305 View (802) 328-9305
Harvey Feldman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA (plus) people across the lifespan.
I am currently offering both virtual and in person therapy in Skillman New Jersey, as well as virtual therapy in New Hampshire and Vermont. I work from a person-centered approach, which means that I want to understand what your goals and challenges are, and then work with you to find ways to create meaning in the everyday. I utilize an integrated clinical approach, including aspects of psychodynamic, narrative and relational therapies. among others, in order to meet you where you are at this moment in your life.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA (plus) people across the lifespan.
I am currently offering both virtual and in person therapy in Skillman New Jersey, as well as virtual therapy in New Hampshire and Vermont. I work from a person-centered approach, which means that I want to understand what your goals and challenges are, and then work with you to find ways to create meaning in the everyday. I utilize an integrated clinical approach, including aspects of psychodynamic, narrative and relational therapies. among others, in order to meet you where you are at this moment in your life.
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Melle Browning
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about the reactions you have to others or your environment or the reactions you receive from others. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
You are tired of feeling stuck or feeling frozen by anxiety, worry or stress. You're confused about the reactions you have to others or your environment or the reactions you receive from others. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. Or you may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!
(707) 702-6076 View (707) 702-6076
Tosh Provancher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Online Only
Hey there! I feel so fortunate to have a specialty working with diverse sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures over the past 18 years. Whether I am supporting individuals and their families with social and/or medical transition, helping folx design relationships that actually work or creating a space where you can simply fall apart.. my hope for all of my clients is to learn how to love themselves and each other better and resolve differences more directly and fairly. I am extremely interpersonal in my work and if you'd like more clarity around that - just ask :)
Hey there! I feel so fortunate to have a specialty working with diverse sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures over the past 18 years. Whether I am supporting individuals and their families with social and/or medical transition, helping folx design relationships that actually work or creating a space where you can simply fall apart.. my hope for all of my clients is to learn how to love themselves and each other better and resolve differences more directly and fairly. I am extremely interpersonal in my work and if you'd like more clarity around that - just ask :)
(443) 569-7829 View (443) 569-7829
Brittany Rivers
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Serves Area
As a neurodivergent therapist and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my work.
Waitlist for new clients. Are you a seeking a deeper connection with yourself, your relationships, or your sense of direction? Do you feel disconnected from who you are, or uncertain about how to align your life with your values and authentic self? Are you neurodivergent and looking for a therapist with lived experience? Hi, I’m Brittany a licensed therapist in Vermont, Colorado and Florida, and my goal is to help you create a more meaningful, authentic life.
As a neurodivergent therapist and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my work.
Waitlist for new clients. Are you a seeking a deeper connection with yourself, your relationships, or your sense of direction? Do you feel disconnected from who you are, or uncertain about how to align your life with your values and authentic self? Are you neurodivergent and looking for a therapist with lived experience? Hi, I’m Brittany a licensed therapist in Vermont, Colorado and Florida, and my goal is to help you create a more meaningful, authentic life.
(352) 703-0357 View (352) 703-0357
Jess Willis
Psychologist, MA
South Burlington, VT 05403
I work with people of diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as LGBTQIA+ and all expressions of gender identity.
In our work together we can explore the complexities of your heart and mind. This may involve tenacity in relinquishing self judgments as long-held unconscious patterns, feelings, and beliefs arise to the surface. Tracing patterns to their historical origin can illuminate the source and reasons behind psychological pain, relationship challenges, or a disconnection from the self. As you get to know yourself more deeply in therapy, you will likely experience immense relief of distressing psychological symptoms and develop a more fulfilling, expansive, and authentic life experience. Therapeutic work is for everyone.
I work with people of diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as LGBTQIA+ and all expressions of gender identity.
In our work together we can explore the complexities of your heart and mind. This may involve tenacity in relinquishing self judgments as long-held unconscious patterns, feelings, and beliefs arise to the surface. Tracing patterns to their historical origin can illuminate the source and reasons behind psychological pain, relationship challenges, or a disconnection from the self. As you get to know yourself more deeply in therapy, you will likely experience immense relief of distressing psychological symptoms and develop a more fulfilling, expansive, and authentic life experience. Therapeutic work is for everyone.
(802) 278-4511 View (802) 278-4511
Vie Mazur
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a queer and trans therapist who offers a nonjudgemental space for you to get curious about yourself, your lived experiences, and relationships.
I work with individuals and couples (poly/ENM, open non-monogamous, monogamous). People often reach out to me seeking help with relationship issues, attachment insecurity, identity exploration, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and CPTSD. I see therapy as a relational and collaborative process. I provide a balance of validation and therapeutic challenging to help you grow and cultivate change. I work best with people who want to dig into the therapy process, gain insight about themselves and their relationships, and change the patterns that are no longer serving them. My practice is kink-positive and sex-positive.
I'm a queer and trans therapist who offers a nonjudgemental space for you to get curious about yourself, your lived experiences, and relationships.
I work with individuals and couples (poly/ENM, open non-monogamous, monogamous). People often reach out to me seeking help with relationship issues, attachment insecurity, identity exploration, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and CPTSD. I see therapy as a relational and collaborative process. I provide a balance of validation and therapeutic challenging to help you grow and cultivate change. I work best with people who want to dig into the therapy process, gain insight about themselves and their relationships, and change the patterns that are no longer serving them. My practice is kink-positive and sex-positive.
(802) 636-5999 View (802) 636-5999
PJ Desrochers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Please know I offer my therapeutic services via Teletherapy only. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Vermont who has been practicing systemic therapy in private practice for nineteen years. I love working in therapeutic relationship with people of many ages, genders, sexual orientations, race and abilities. I believe in partnering with all my clients to be present with the full range of our humanness. Come see me for Individual Therapy, Tarot Therapy (One month commitment & Goal-focused), Couple/Partner Polyamory Therapy, & Group Therapy (Late in Life Autism & Gender Tender).
Please know I offer my therapeutic services via Teletherapy only. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Vermont who has been practicing systemic therapy in private practice for nineteen years. I love working in therapeutic relationship with people of many ages, genders, sexual orientations, race and abilities. I believe in partnering with all my clients to be present with the full range of our humanness. Come see me for Individual Therapy, Tarot Therapy (One month commitment & Goal-focused), Couple/Partner Polyamory Therapy, & Group Therapy (Late in Life Autism & Gender Tender).
(802) 851-5955 View (802) 851-5955
June Gordon
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a proudly trans woman and clinician, my therapeutic philosophy is deeply grounded in an affirming and client-centered approach to healing the traumas and burdens that so often come with living in today’s world. I value a safe, judgment-free space where clients and I can collaboratively explore new pathways towards joy, pleasure, and embodiment. I passionately believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives and that it is my role to offer the tools and resources they need to discover what thriving looks like for them.
As a proudly trans woman and clinician, my therapeutic philosophy is deeply grounded in an affirming and client-centered approach to healing the traumas and burdens that so often come with living in today’s world. I value a safe, judgment-free space where clients and I can collaboratively explore new pathways towards joy, pleasure, and embodiment. I passionately believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives and that it is my role to offer the tools and resources they need to discover what thriving looks like for them.
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Sara Mehalick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
I enjoy working with couples, older teens and adults and specialize in working with members of the queer ( LGBTQ+) community, people in non-monogamous relationships, and couples struggling with healthy boundaries, intimacy, infidelity and rebuilding trust.
I am a client-centered, trauma-informed and sex positive therapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health and counseling fields. My approach is rooted in a belief that healing happens in relationship to others and that personal, interpersonal, and societal transformation are deeply connected.
I enjoy working with couples, older teens and adults and specialize in working with members of the queer ( LGBTQ+) community, people in non-monogamous relationships, and couples struggling with healthy boundaries, intimacy, infidelity and rebuilding trust.
I am a client-centered, trauma-informed and sex positive therapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health and counseling fields. My approach is rooted in a belief that healing happens in relationship to others and that personal, interpersonal, and societal transformation are deeply connected.
(802) 423-3526 View (802) 423-3526
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.