LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Shelburne, VT
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying to change them. At times you may feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, or unable to make decisions. In other moments, you may feel very little, while your body carries the burden through anxiety, insomnia, or physical symptoms. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggle with something that feels difficult to name or understand.
You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying to change them. At times you may feel emotionally reactive, disconnected, or unable to make decisions. In other moments, you may feel very little, while your body carries the burden through anxiety, insomnia, or physical symptoms. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggle with something that feels difficult to name or understand.
Why do we often find it hard to ask for help? We might need someone who will listen, and have our back. Someone who will walk beside us, reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you likely already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along.
I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might learn to use yourself. Along with adults and couples, I work with children ages 7-21 . We live in a changing world. Together we can strengthen our foundation...for life!
Why do we often find it hard to ask for help? We might need someone who will listen, and have our back. Someone who will walk beside us, reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you likely already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along.
I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might learn to use yourself. Along with adults and couples, I work with children ages 7-21 . We live in a changing world. Together we can strengthen our foundation...for life!
I have a specific scope with men's issues, LGBTQ clients, anxiety, life and career transition, family trauma, social and emotional distress, depression, self esteem, and spiritual experience integration or religious trauma.
I serve as a caring and medically informed collaborator surrounding issues across the lifespan; grief, anger, anxiety, depression, identity shifts, relationships, life disruptions, career change, religious or spiritual integration or trauma. I help answer questions about purpose, meaning, or direction and offer competent help for coping with chronic stress, depression, or mood disturbances. Together we take a clear look at persistent relational patterns, thinking processes, emotions, or other challenges you have and we explore new ways of thinking or relating to whatever is holding you back.
I have a specific scope with men's issues, LGBTQ clients, anxiety, life and career transition, family trauma, social and emotional distress, depression, self esteem, and spiritual experience integration or religious trauma.
I serve as a caring and medically informed collaborator surrounding issues across the lifespan; grief, anger, anxiety, depression, identity shifts, relationships, life disruptions, career change, religious or spiritual integration or trauma. I help answer questions about purpose, meaning, or direction and offer competent help for coping with chronic stress, depression, or mood disturbances. Together we take a clear look at persistent relational patterns, thinking processes, emotions, or other challenges you have and we explore new ways of thinking or relating to whatever is holding you back.
I enjoy working with people who are curious about who they are and what feelings and ideas make them unique. At times we all become confused or discouraged in the pursuit of our personal goals or in the relationships with those close to us. It is at these moments we can use the help of someone trained to listen carefully and help us to untangle some of the misperceptions or distortions that may be getting in our way. It is a humbling and hopeful experience to embark on therapy to make change in ourselves.
I enjoy working with people who are curious about who they are and what feelings and ideas make them unique. At times we all become confused or discouraged in the pursuit of our personal goals or in the relationships with those close to us. It is at these moments we can use the help of someone trained to listen carefully and help us to untangle some of the misperceptions or distortions that may be getting in our way. It is a humbling and hopeful experience to embark on therapy to make change in ourselves.
I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.
I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.
I provide brief family coaching with parents or caregivers to help address reactive behaviors and kids' difficulty managing in the daily routine. I help famiIies commit to being regulated as the first way to address problems like anxiety, depression, traumatic events, school stressors with children, teens, adults, and elders. They learn non-verbal, creative ways of managing daily stress. We use the individual's preferred art, sensory and movement practices to better tolerate feelings and demands at home, in school or at work.
A brief sustainable approach to better manage daily stress individually and within the family space.
I provide brief family coaching with parents or caregivers to help address reactive behaviors and kids' difficulty managing in the daily routine. I help famiIies commit to being regulated as the first way to address problems like anxiety, depression, traumatic events, school stressors with children, teens, adults, and elders. They learn non-verbal, creative ways of managing daily stress. We use the individual's preferred art, sensory and movement practices to better tolerate feelings and demands at home, in school or at work.
A brief sustainable approach to better manage daily stress individually and within the family space.
Learn to communicate with confidence, clarity, and compassion. I provide trauma-informed therapy to individuals, couples, and families who want to learn new ways of relating to themselves and the people most important to them.
Learn to communicate with confidence, clarity, and compassion. I provide trauma-informed therapy to individuals, couples, and families who want to learn new ways of relating to themselves and the people most important to them.
“Psychoanalysis, at its core, heals through love. Often, you may feel pain and anguish without knowing where it truly began. In a safe, non-judgmental space, in the hands of a qualified professional, you will walk an unknown path—exploring hidden places, uncovering your story, and gaining the chance to rewrite your future.”
“Psychoanalysis, at its core, heals through love. Often, you may feel pain and anguish without knowing where it truly began. In a safe, non-judgmental space, in the hands of a qualified professional, you will walk an unknown path—exploring hidden places, uncovering your story, and gaining the chance to rewrite your future.”
Hi! I'm so glad you've reached out and are taking this step.
I believe that therapy is all about the relationship created between client and therapist. Healing happens when we can talk about our struggles and are met with compassion, understanding, and acceptance. That connection allows for examining ourselves and finding ways to change our lives in a positive way.
Hi! I'm so glad you've reached out and are taking this step.
I believe that therapy is all about the relationship created between client and therapist. Healing happens when we can talk about our struggles and are met with compassion, understanding, and acceptance. That connection allows for examining ourselves and finding ways to change our lives in a positive way.
Hello and Welcome. Do you often feel overwhelmed or that something just isn’t working? I am passionate about helping my clients build confidence, reduce stress and find clarity and ease. I believe with attention and intention we can cultivate self-compassion and rewrite and re-pattern our unhealthy behaviors leading to transformative healing. With these shifts we can create lives built on healthy and meaningful relationships, to self and others.
Hello and Welcome. Do you often feel overwhelmed or that something just isn’t working? I am passionate about helping my clients build confidence, reduce stress and find clarity and ease. I believe with attention and intention we can cultivate self-compassion and rewrite and re-pattern our unhealthy behaviors leading to transformative healing. With these shifts we can create lives built on healthy and meaningful relationships, to self and others.
Chloe Lara-Russack
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Shelburne, VT 05482
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about people and the stories that make up our lives. I often lead with the question: "What is your story?" And follow with, "What do you want your story to become?" I have spent much of my life examining the roles and symbols embedded in our everyday life, using creativity, interpersonal techniques, to inform powerful personal change. I have over 20 years experience working in therapeutic settings, cultivating space to honor the healing process and narratives in all of us. My compass is driven by compassion, curiosity, creativity and always some laughter. I will hold the shadows but also make room for the light.
I am passionate about people and the stories that make up our lives. I often lead with the question: "What is your story?" And follow with, "What do you want your story to become?" I have spent much of my life examining the roles and symbols embedded in our everyday life, using creativity, interpersonal techniques, to inform powerful personal change. I have over 20 years experience working in therapeutic settings, cultivating space to honor the healing process and narratives in all of us. My compass is driven by compassion, curiosity, creativity and always some laughter. I will hold the shadows but also make room for the light.
Are you looking for expert, directive, & compassionate individual or couples therapy? Do you want a seasoned counselor who has an OPENING? I’m here and available! I am a VT State Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in private practice with over three decades of experience & extensive training with the leading experts in relationships. Blending Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT) with Esther Perel's groundbreaking research on desire, love & infidelity recovery, you will learn skills to repair your relationship. I help couples build strong, authentic and passionate lives together. (Read verified reviews on my website.)
Are you looking for expert, directive, & compassionate individual or couples therapy? Do you want a seasoned counselor who has an OPENING? I’m here and available! I am a VT State Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in private practice with over three decades of experience & extensive training with the leading experts in relationships. Blending Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT) with Esther Perel's groundbreaking research on desire, love & infidelity recovery, you will learn skills to repair your relationship. I help couples build strong, authentic and passionate lives together. (Read verified reviews on my website.)
Licensed in California and in Vermont - seeing clients virtually who live in either state. Please feel free to reach out for an intro call!
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice. I fully believe that every individual has the power and strength they need to actualize the changes they want, and can shift the old and new narratives of established stories and patterns of their daily lives.
Licensed in California and in Vermont - seeing clients virtually who live in either state. Please feel free to reach out for an intro call!
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I base my approach from the relational work of Psychodynamic Therapy and integrate forms of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Practices, Parts Work, Addiction and Trauma work - all based in Social Justice. I fully believe that every individual has the power and strength they need to actualize the changes they want, and can shift the old and new narratives of established stories and patterns of their daily lives.
He's a safe space for queer identities, people exploring kink, and ethical non-monogamy in their relationship structures.
Currently accepting new clients (in-person & online Feb '25.) Life is full of struggle and hardship. Together we create an understanding space for you to safely explore the challenges in your life and where change and healing are possible. Robert works with anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, college struggles or life transitions. He specializes in supporting men of all ages in navigating the specific issues related to men's work (confidence, identity, work, sexuality, loneliness, masculinity, porn, etc.) and anyone reclaiming their power, voice, communication, and boundaries.
He's a safe space for queer identities, people exploring kink, and ethical non-monogamy in their relationship structures.
Currently accepting new clients (in-person & online Feb '25.) Life is full of struggle and hardship. Together we create an understanding space for you to safely explore the challenges in your life and where change and healing are possible. Robert works with anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, college struggles or life transitions. He specializes in supporting men of all ages in navigating the specific issues related to men's work (confidence, identity, work, sexuality, loneliness, masculinity, porn, etc.) and anyone reclaiming their power, voice, communication, and boundaries.
Healthy relationships begin with understanding yourself. I help clients explore the patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the way they connect with others. I work with clients to better understand how they function within relationships and develop practical skills to improve communication, strengthen boundaries, and create more fulfilling relationships. Our experiences shape the way we show up in relationships. I provide a supportive space to better understand your lived experiences and create meaningful changes that support emotional well-being.
Healthy relationships begin with understanding yourself. I help clients explore the patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the way they connect with others. I work with clients to better understand how they function within relationships and develop practical skills to improve communication, strengthen boundaries, and create more fulfilling relationships. Our experiences shape the way we show up in relationships. I provide a supportive space to better understand your lived experiences and create meaningful changes that support emotional well-being.
Let’s be honest: being LGBTQ+ can be exhausting.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist at Brian Sharp Counseling, I provide a safe, celebratory, and culturally responsive space. I use evidence-based approaches—like CBT and trauma-informed care—tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will process your experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to help you thrive in your truth.
Let’s be honest: being LGBTQ+ can be exhausting.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist at Brian Sharp Counseling, I provide a safe, celebratory, and culturally responsive space. I use evidence-based approaches—like CBT and trauma-informed care—tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will process your experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to help you thrive in your truth.
My work as an Emotional Support Life Coach is enhanced by my background in psychotherapy and nursing. It brings a progressive approach to self-healing. Using a myriad of techniques including hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I work with individuals and families to identify personal strengths locked behind negative energy. I work to empower others to discover their truth, harmonize personal healing and define a positive pathway to life-long happiness. I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
My work as an Emotional Support Life Coach is enhanced by my background in psychotherapy and nursing. It brings a progressive approach to self-healing. Using a myriad of techniques including hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I work with individuals and families to identify personal strengths locked behind negative energy. I work to empower others to discover their truth, harmonize personal healing and define a positive pathway to life-long happiness. I specialize in treating trauma due to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anger, anxiety, depression, grief and difficult relationships.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients beginning in August and September. I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and life transitions — along with the deeper questions about identity, meaning, and belonging that tend to come with this territory. My approach is person-centered and humanistic: I listen closely, take the time to understand what you're going through, and, together, we find a pace to therapy that feels genuinely right for you. I bring an active (yet also laid-back) presence to session. My focus is on creating a space where you can come to know yourself better and gain confidence in your own process.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients beginning in August and September. I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and life transitions — along with the deeper questions about identity, meaning, and belonging that tend to come with this territory. My approach is person-centered and humanistic: I listen closely, take the time to understand what you're going through, and, together, we find a pace to therapy that feels genuinely right for you. I bring an active (yet also laid-back) presence to session. My focus is on creating a space where you can come to know yourself better and gain confidence in your own process.
I am EMDR and brainspotting-trained and have substantial experience working with post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety/panic, emotional and physical abuse, shame, establishing boundaries and recovering from narcissistic and toxic relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ and alternative lifestyles.
As a therapist and a fellow individual who is familiar with the majestic peaks and the harsh valleys of our human experience, I understand the importance of holding a secure, safe and abundantly compassionate space filled with warmth and thoughtful considerations of your challenges as you enter the therapeutic space with me. Additionally, I recognize the importance of my showing up in our shared space as an authentic person and I can guarantee that the cold clinical encounters of the typical therapy experience does not exist in my corner of the world.
I am EMDR and brainspotting-trained and have substantial experience working with post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety/panic, emotional and physical abuse, shame, establishing boundaries and recovering from narcissistic and toxic relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ and alternative lifestyles.
As a therapist and a fellow individual who is familiar with the majestic peaks and the harsh valleys of our human experience, I understand the importance of holding a secure, safe and abundantly compassionate space filled with warmth and thoughtful considerations of your challenges as you enter the therapeutic space with me. Additionally, I recognize the importance of my showing up in our shared space as an authentic person and I can guarantee that the cold clinical encounters of the typical therapy experience does not exist in my corner of the world.
I currently have daytime openings for individuals, couples or families. I specialize in couples, families and perinatal mental health (conception, fertility, postpartum challenges). If you're looking for a experienced, authentic therapist who can help you figure out the hard stuff with concrete tools and a variety of interventions, combined with validation and compassion, I'm your person. Whether it's finding connection and balance after baby, birth trauma, conception/fertility, or family dynamic challenges, I've got an array of skills and over 20 years of experience and training. Start to feel better in as little as 1-3 sessions.
I currently have daytime openings for individuals, couples or families. I specialize in couples, families and perinatal mental health (conception, fertility, postpartum challenges). If you're looking for a experienced, authentic therapist who can help you figure out the hard stuff with concrete tools and a variety of interventions, combined with validation and compassion, I'm your person. Whether it's finding connection and balance after baby, birth trauma, conception/fertility, or family dynamic challenges, I've got an array of skills and over 20 years of experience and training. Start to feel better in as little as 1-3 sessions.
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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.