LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Winooski, VT
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with a graduate certificate in resiliency-based approaches. My online practice is focused on interpersonal and systemic trauma, substance use, and the importance of community and collectivism in the lives of the folks I serve. I have professional experience working with adults of all ages who are seeking support with a variety of challenges. I use traditional talk therapy and a humanistic, strengths-based approach to create a neutral space focused on empowerment and healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with a graduate certificate in resiliency-based approaches. My online practice is focused on interpersonal and systemic trauma, substance use, and the importance of community and collectivism in the lives of the folks I serve. I have professional experience working with adults of all ages who are seeking support with a variety of challenges. I use traditional talk therapy and a humanistic, strengths-based approach to create a neutral space focused on empowerment and healing.
My name is Hilary, and I am a clinical therapist licensed in VT and FL with over 20 years of experience in clinical and community settings. I work best with clients ready to heal from what feels unbearable—especially grief or experiences that have left them feeling disconnected from themselves or others. I have a deep passion for supporting people through grief in all its forms and have specialized training in working with those affected by intimate partner violence, incarceration, and extreme emotional states. My approach helps clients find grounding, self-understanding, and the capacity to hold both pain and possibility.
My name is Hilary, and I am a clinical therapist licensed in VT and FL with over 20 years of experience in clinical and community settings. I work best with clients ready to heal from what feels unbearable—especially grief or experiences that have left them feeling disconnected from themselves or others. I have a deep passion for supporting people through grief in all its forms and have specialized training in working with those affected by intimate partner violence, incarceration, and extreme emotional states. My approach helps clients find grounding, self-understanding, and the capacity to hold both pain and possibility.
One of my primary areas of interest is in working with queer and trans clients through healing and identity exploration.
I believe that everyone is an expert at their own life and seek to foster a sense of agency and empowerment. I emphasize the importance of warmth and human connection. My practice is trauma-informed and grounded in DBT and feminist therapy principles.
One of my primary areas of interest is in working with queer and trans clients through healing and identity exploration.
I believe that everyone is an expert at their own life and seek to foster a sense of agency and empowerment. I emphasize the importance of warmth and human connection. My practice is trauma-informed and grounded in DBT and feminist therapy principles.
Practical Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Life’s Challenges.
Living with anxiety or depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating or endless it can be focused, practical, and supportive. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and stress related to life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Practical Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Life’s Challenges.
Living with anxiety or depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck in negative thought patterns, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating or endless it can be focused, practical, and supportive. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and stress related to life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Each person experiences mental distress uniquely. My aim is to partner with my client to ensure their safety in our shared space, create a bond of trust, and then dive into problems and solutions. Whether one experiences identity- or event-based problems and whether those are caused by individual development or social conditions, I strongly believe in the innate ability of trusting partnerships to overcome the troubles in our lives. If I'm not the right therapist for a person, I will work hard to keep them safe until they decide how to move forward.
Each person experiences mental distress uniquely. My aim is to partner with my client to ensure their safety in our shared space, create a bond of trust, and then dive into problems and solutions. Whether one experiences identity- or event-based problems and whether those are caused by individual development or social conditions, I strongly believe in the innate ability of trusting partnerships to overcome the troubles in our lives. If I'm not the right therapist for a person, I will work hard to keep them safe until they decide how to move forward.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and my practice is kink-affirming, poly-friendly, and trauma-informed.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, or challenges in relationships, I offer a compassionate and affirming space to support your healing and growth. My work is grounded in a deep respect for your lived experience, and I strive to meet each client with authenticity, care, and curiosity.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and my practice is kink-affirming, poly-friendly, and trauma-informed.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, or challenges in relationships, I offer a compassionate and affirming space to support your healing and growth. My work is grounded in a deep respect for your lived experience, and I strive to meet each client with authenticity, care, and curiosity.
Note: I am not able to take new clients at the moment but I can still provide support letters for gender affirming surgery.
I am a transgender woman who specializes in working collaboratively with transgender and gender diverse adults. I understand from personal experience that many of us feel like others have written our life stories and that these stories don’t reflect who we really are. Using the strengths-based framework of narrative therapy, I will help you take control of your life story and find your happily ever after.
Note: I am not able to take new clients at the moment but I can still provide support letters for gender affirming surgery.
I am a transgender woman who specializes in working collaboratively with transgender and gender diverse adults. I understand from personal experience that many of us feel like others have written our life stories and that these stories don’t reflect who we really are. Using the strengths-based framework of narrative therapy, I will help you take control of your life story and find your happily ever after.
I currently have openings for couples/intimate partners.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
I currently have openings for couples/intimate partners.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
You might be someone who feels deeply, overthinks everything, and has never quite fit into the boxes other people seem comfortable in.
I work with neurodivergent folks (ADHD, AuDHD, or just wired differently) who are also healing from emotionally confusing or harmful relationships—the kind that leave you second-guessing yourself.
You might be someone who feels deeply, overthinks everything, and has never quite fit into the boxes other people seem comfortable in.
I work with neurodivergent folks (ADHD, AuDHD, or just wired differently) who are also healing from emotionally confusing or harmful relationships—the kind that leave you second-guessing yourself.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
I work with a very diverse population -- including male, female, gay, straight, late adolescence to old age, and more; and a variety of ethnic and culturally different people.
My work is based in Cognitive-Behavioral psychotherapy, with a wide variety of experiential techniques tailored to the needs of individual clients. I infuse this work with Mindfulness concepts and practices when appropriate to the client's needs. I enjoy my work tremendously, and have a very strong belief that anyone can learn to be comfortable in their own skin, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life for themselves.
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.
Intensives with Maverick for Autistic burnout
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
1 Endorsed
Winooski, VT 05404
Three Day Intensives for High Performers With Late-In-Life Autism Diagnosis. You’ve built a life by pushing through and holding it together — no matter the cost. From the outside people see calm competence. Inside, you are so exhausted you’ve lost the language for how much it hurts — and the world still expects you to perform. The harder you try, the worse you feel, and you can see the efficiency of your old strategies stalling. You don’t need more effort, you need space — to stop performing and start remembering what it feels like to be you.
Three Day Intensives for High Performers With Late-In-Life Autism Diagnosis. You’ve built a life by pushing through and holding it together — no matter the cost. From the outside people see calm competence. Inside, you are so exhausted you’ve lost the language for how much it hurts — and the world still expects you to perform. The harder you try, the worse you feel, and you can see the efficiency of your old strategies stalling. You don’t need more effort, you need space — to stop performing and start remembering what it feels like to be you.
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with adults individually and also with couples. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with adults individually and also with couples. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step in support of your own wellbeing. Pursuing therapy is an act of self love, and I admire your willingness to do so! In our work together, I will provide a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience, better understand your emotions and needs, develop concrete strategies for meeting these needs, and overall, live a fulfilling life. Over time, you'll improve your relationships with yourself and others and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and success.
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step in support of your own wellbeing. Pursuing therapy is an act of self love, and I admire your willingness to do so! In our work together, I will provide a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to process your experience, better understand your emotions and needs, develop concrete strategies for meeting these needs, and overall, live a fulfilling life. Over time, you'll improve your relationships with yourself and others and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and success.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. We are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we are told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role. This may cause us to try to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
As humans, we crave connection and community, but it can feel difficult to achieve in our everyday lives. We find ourselves looking to better understand ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with the world around us. We are made up of so many different parts and I believe in the importance of seeing and acknowledging all of those pieces. Sometimes we are told - directly or indirectly - that we hold a singular role. This may cause us to try to fit in a mold that does not hold all the pieces we value about ourselves.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. My approach is authentic, curious, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. Together, we'll collaborate to find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
In my practice I aim to empower clients to discover their capacity for both acceptance and change through a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship. My approach is authentic, curious, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. Together, we'll collaborate to find the balance between developing greater self-compassion and learning new tools and strategies to help you grow. I work hard to establish a strong therapeutic alliance and provide a warm nonjudgmental environment where you can develop concrete skills, process your lived experience, and reach your personal and interpersonal goals.
She offers affirming care for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA, and relationally diverse clients, blending somatic, IFS, and Relational Life Therapy to support insight, healing, and change
Sarah works with bright, thoughtful neurodivergent adults and people in relationships (couples) navigating ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Her clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or deeply overwhelmed despite being high-functioning. She helps clients untangle these patterns, soften shame, and reconnect with their needs. Blending somatic, IFS, and trauma-informed care, Sarah provides a compassionate space to move past burnout and into clarity. Together, you will build self-trust, reclaim your capacity for joy, and create a meaningful life aligned with your true values.
She offers affirming care for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA, and relationally diverse clients, blending somatic, IFS, and Relational Life Therapy to support insight, healing, and change
Sarah works with bright, thoughtful neurodivergent adults and people in relationships (couples) navigating ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Her clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or deeply overwhelmed despite being high-functioning. She helps clients untangle these patterns, soften shame, and reconnect with their needs. Blending somatic, IFS, and trauma-informed care, Sarah provides a compassionate space to move past burnout and into clarity. Together, you will build self-trust, reclaim your capacity for joy, and create a meaningful life aligned with your true values.
Hello, and welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I believe that all people are the experts of their own experiences and capable of meaningful growth. The therapeutic relationship can be a supportive vessel for exploring a wide range of concerns and topics. These might include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use, life transitions, relationships, and identity. Together, we can explore existing patterns of thinking, communicating, and being... seeking to build upon what is working, and gently shift what isn't.
Hello, and welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I believe that all people are the experts of their own experiences and capable of meaningful growth. The therapeutic relationship can be a supportive vessel for exploring a wide range of concerns and topics. These might include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use, life transitions, relationships, and identity. Together, we can explore existing patterns of thinking, communicating, and being... seeking to build upon what is working, and gently shift what isn't.
You might be functioning “fine” and feel highly self-aware, yet still feel stuck in patterns that leave you overwhelmed and stressed. These patterns can be hard to shift alone. If you're exhausted by never feeling good enough, constant overthinking, people-pleasing, or the pressure to hold everything together, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move through life with greater ease and confidence. Together, we make sense of what’s happening and find new ways of responding that help you feel more connected to yourself and others.
You might be functioning “fine” and feel highly self-aware, yet still feel stuck in patterns that leave you overwhelmed and stressed. These patterns can be hard to shift alone. If you're exhausted by never feeling good enough, constant overthinking, people-pleasing, or the pressure to hold everything together, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move through life with greater ease and confidence. Together, we make sense of what’s happening and find new ways of responding that help you feel more connected to yourself and others.
I want to get to know you and your story. You are the expert in your life and in our sessions I hope to help you find the clarity to work through everything that you are experiencing. I employ a person-centered approach and will meet you wherever you are, holding space for you and your process. Exploring compassionately and curiously, we can come to know and value your vulnerabilities while also building upon your strengths, helping you make the most out of this experience and build a life of joy and meaning.
I want to get to know you and your story. You are the expert in your life and in our sessions I hope to help you find the clarity to work through everything that you are experiencing. I employ a person-centered approach and will meet you wherever you are, holding space for you and your process. Exploring compassionately and curiously, we can come to know and value your vulnerabilities while also building upon your strengths, helping you make the most out of this experience and build a life of joy and meaning.
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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.