LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Norwich, VT
Cairn Counseling: We are all on a journey. Sometimes you can feel like you’ve hit a dead end or are at a crossroad unsure how to move forward. Cairns mark the trail just as therapy can help you find your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace. Our task together is to develop the skills needed to navigate the terrain and weather the storms as we also discover joy in the moments along the way.
Cairn Counseling: We are all on a journey. Sometimes you can feel like you’ve hit a dead end or are at a crossroad unsure how to move forward. Cairns mark the trail just as therapy can help you find your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace. Our task together is to develop the skills needed to navigate the terrain and weather the storms as we also discover joy in the moments along the way.
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener. I will work collaboratively with you, using evidenced based and creative strategies.
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener. I will work collaboratively with you, using evidenced based and creative strategies.
In my 45 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with individuals and couples, I've learned that we all want understanding, respect, and love. We want fulfillment, meaning, and happiness - individually, and in our relationships. Psychotherapy can help us develop the insights and skills we need to understand, respect, and love ourselves and others. We can change worn out, old habits, build resilience, and become more of who we long to be.
In my 45 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with individuals and couples, I've learned that we all want understanding, respect, and love. We want fulfillment, meaning, and happiness - individually, and in our relationships. Psychotherapy can help us develop the insights and skills we need to understand, respect, and love ourselves and others. We can change worn out, old habits, build resilience, and become more of who we long to be.
For over 45 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
For over 45 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont. I work with individuals aged 18 years and older. I am skilled in working with a variety of behavioral health issues including depression, challenging relationships, sexuality, professional and athletic performance, obsessions, compulsions and coping with acute or chronic health problems. I have specialized training in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress. I strive to provide a warm, safe and collaborative relationship.
I strive to have clients feel safe and accepted while exploring the difficult issues that bring them to my office. I help some people pursue a deeper understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interfere with their living a full and vibrant life. With others we develop strategies designed to address particular issues or change specific challenging behaviors. Much of my work explores connections between early life experiences and current functioning. Specific issues such as anxiety, trauma, or loss have unique strategies that are effective and they are introduced as needed.
I strive to have clients feel safe and accepted while exploring the difficult issues that bring them to my office. I help some people pursue a deeper understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interfere with their living a full and vibrant life. With others we develop strategies designed to address particular issues or change specific challenging behaviors. Much of my work explores connections between early life experiences and current functioning. Specific issues such as anxiety, trauma, or loss have unique strategies that are effective and they are introduced as needed.
LGBTQIA+ specialization.
I am currently only seeing clients virtually using Telehealth. I am not offering EMDR at this time .
LGBTQIA+ specialization.
I am currently only seeing clients virtually using Telehealth. I am not offering EMDR at this time .
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who specializes in sex and communication and who is knowledgable in working with the polyam/open, kink/BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ communities, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported.
You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who specializes in sex and communication and who is knowledgable in working with the polyam/open, kink/BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ communities, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported.
You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
With warmth, knowledge, humor, and patience, I support my clients in developing their emotional resilience, exploring their inner complexities and struggles, and deepening and expanding their strengths and capacities. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brains, reduce shame and self-blame, and develop strategies for mastery and well-being.
With warmth, knowledge, humor, and patience, I support my clients in developing their emotional resilience, exploring their inner complexities and struggles, and deepening and expanding their strengths and capacities. I have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, helping them understand and embrace their unique brains, reduce shame and self-blame, and develop strategies for mastery and well-being.
For over 35 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
For over 35 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I have particular experience providing gender-affirming therapy and supporting clients as they explore and celebrate their gender identities.
My goal is to help you build a meaningful life by identifying and embracing your authentic self. Drawing from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), I emphasize teaching coping skills that will empower you to confront life's many challenges with dignity and integrity.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I have particular experience providing gender-affirming therapy and supporting clients as they explore and celebrate their gender identities.
My goal is to help you build a meaningful life by identifying and embracing your authentic self. Drawing from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), I emphasize teaching coping skills that will empower you to confront life's many challenges with dignity and integrity.
If you are seeking a neurodivergent affirming autism/ADHD assessment OR self-diagnosis consultation with an AuDHD therapist who specializes in recognizing/diagnosing adults who have been overlooked and/or misdiagnosed- including those who were assigned female at birth (AFAB), transgender/nonbinary/gender diverse people, high masking individuals, BIPOC individuals, and women- then you have absolutely arrived at the right place, and I am so glad you are here!
I specialize in assessments and self-diagnosis consultations that are laid-back, collaborative, strengths-based & non-pathologizing, anti-racist/anti-oppressive/decolonizing of mental health, fat positive/weight neutral (HAES Informed), and disabled/chronic illness affirming.
If you are seeking a neurodivergent affirming autism/ADHD assessment OR self-diagnosis consultation with an AuDHD therapist who specializes in recognizing/diagnosing adults who have been overlooked and/or misdiagnosed- including those who were assigned female at birth (AFAB), transgender/nonbinary/gender diverse people, high masking individuals, BIPOC individuals, and women- then you have absolutely arrived at the right place, and I am so glad you are here!
I specialize in assessments and self-diagnosis consultations that are laid-back, collaborative, strengths-based & non-pathologizing, anti-racist/anti-oppressive/decolonizing of mental health, fat positive/weight neutral (HAES Informed), and disabled/chronic illness affirming.
My clients are intelligent, creative, loving, and curious. Together, we identify short- and long-term goals on which to collaborate. Clients often initially reach out because they feel anxious, lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unmotivated or disappointed. Together we use proven strategies and a strengths-based compassionate approach to develop more authentic relationships, clearer communication, generous and protective boundaries, and genuine purpose. We explore what is working well for you, and we limit thoughts and habits that no longer support you. Your goals determine how long we work together.
My clients are intelligent, creative, loving, and curious. Together, we identify short- and long-term goals on which to collaborate. Clients often initially reach out because they feel anxious, lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unmotivated or disappointed. Together we use proven strategies and a strengths-based compassionate approach to develop more authentic relationships, clearer communication, generous and protective boundaries, and genuine purpose. We explore what is working well for you, and we limit thoughts and habits that no longer support you. Your goals determine how long we work together.
I work with adults and college students facing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress management, relationship problems, and identity questions. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which people can address difficult feelings and thoughts in order to increase self-awareness and facilitate healthy change.
I work with adults and college students facing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress management, relationship problems, and identity questions. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which people can address difficult feelings and thoughts in order to increase self-awareness and facilitate healthy change.
I am a clinical mental health counselor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in mental health, offering trauma therapy for adults who are outwardly functioning yet internally affected by trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved life experiences.
My work is integrative, trauma-informed, and multicultural, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Prolonged Exposure, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy is not rushed. We focus on understanding long-standing patterns, protective strategies, and internal conflicts. The aim is sustainable change rather than quick symptom relief.
I am a clinical mental health counselor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in mental health, offering trauma therapy for adults who are outwardly functioning yet internally affected by trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved life experiences.
My work is integrative, trauma-informed, and multicultural, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Prolonged Exposure, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy is not rushed. We focus on understanding long-standing patterns, protective strategies, and internal conflicts. The aim is sustainable change rather than quick symptom relief.
My name is Erin Terry, and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Child Life Specialist (supporting youth and their families coping with medical challenges). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have worked with children, teens, and adults in community mental health, hospitals, foster homes, through all levels of schooling (elementary to college), and on a national telehealth platform. I am experienced in supporting clients who come from diverse backgrounds and are coping with a wide range of concerns.
My name is Erin Terry, and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Child Life Specialist (supporting youth and their families coping with medical challenges). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have worked with children, teens, and adults in community mental health, hospitals, foster homes, through all levels of schooling (elementary to college), and on a national telehealth platform. I am experienced in supporting clients who come from diverse backgrounds and are coping with a wide range of concerns.
My husband and I raised two exuberant, loving sons with different needs: one has disabilities, and the other is a gifted college graduate who came out as gay four years ago.
Whether I am with a teen, adult, couple or family, I strive to earn my clients' trust with honesty, warmth and humor; a secure and close therapeutic relationship allows for the most healing and progress. A lot of psychological distress occurs when people feel cut off from or ashamed of some of their feelings. I help clients access and feel compassion about previously disavowed feelings and parts of themselves, allowing for better self-care and self-regulation, and greater closeness with loved ones.
My husband and I raised two exuberant, loving sons with different needs: one has disabilities, and the other is a gifted college graduate who came out as gay four years ago.
Whether I am with a teen, adult, couple or family, I strive to earn my clients' trust with honesty, warmth and humor; a secure and close therapeutic relationship allows for the most healing and progress. A lot of psychological distress occurs when people feel cut off from or ashamed of some of their feelings. I help clients access and feel compassion about previously disavowed feelings and parts of themselves, allowing for better self-care and self-regulation, and greater closeness with loved ones.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
I provide teletherapy in NY, NJ and VT for clients who have tried talk therapy and are seeking deeper, longer-lasting change. You might be high-functioning and capable, yet still feel anxious, burnt out and stuck in old patterns. As an empath, career changer, first generation Asian-American, and client myself, I work with a range of people discovering their sense of true core self, balancing one's own needs with others' expectations, and learning new skills to manage relationship dynamics and intergenerational trauma. My job is to accompany clients closely, accurately and lovingly because humans only heal in relationship.
I provide teletherapy in NY, NJ and VT for clients who have tried talk therapy and are seeking deeper, longer-lasting change. You might be high-functioning and capable, yet still feel anxious, burnt out and stuck in old patterns. As an empath, career changer, first generation Asian-American, and client myself, I work with a range of people discovering their sense of true core self, balancing one's own needs with others' expectations, and learning new skills to manage relationship dynamics and intergenerational trauma. My job is to accompany clients closely, accurately and lovingly because humans only heal in relationship.
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery. My approach is trauma informed but flexible enough to just provide a good place to untangle life's complications as well. Beyond psychodynamics, I use IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, CBT, and mindfulness. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. I provide long or short term therapy according to the needs/interest of each individual. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery. My approach is trauma informed but flexible enough to just provide a good place to untangle life's complications as well. Beyond psychodynamics, I use IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, CBT, and mindfulness. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. I provide long or short term therapy according to the needs/interest of each individual. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.
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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.