LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Connecticut

I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.

Grounded in a person-centered perspective, I deeply believe that each of us is the true expert on ourselves. As such, it is important that I provide a space that nourishes trust, self-compassion and exploration. My approach encompasses a variety of evidenced based interventions and my goal is to help identify and nourish strengths, to reframe situations, thoughts or feelings that have previously caused suffering, and to explore meaning and purpose.

Being a young adult in this world can be tricky! Whether you are in college, a new graduate, making big transitions, or simply figuring out your next moves in life, it is important to have supportive people in your corner to help you through. Navigating unique challenges, changes, and choices presented in life can be both exciting and daunting. I offer a safe, judgment free, and LGBTQIA+ friendly environment to my clients.

I provide counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds. I especially have a passion for helping teenagers, young adults and providing LGBTQ support. I have experience treating a variety of issues, however a large part of my work has been helping those overcome anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, relationship issues and life transitions.

Hi I'm Hallie. My only goal is to support you and create a safe, affirming space for us to work together. I work collaboratively with my clients to make sense of old or recent traumas, explore their feelings, change patterns as they desire and build upon their strengths. I specialize in young adults and adults with a range of therapeutic needs including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and mood disorders.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with teens, young adults, and adults, particularly around issues of life transitions, identity, values, and meaning. I have expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, depression and anxiety, trauma, OCD, and communication issues. I will never judge you for your darkness and will reflect your light back at you until you see it. I am passionate about helping you understand what is going on inside your brain so you don’t think you are broken. However, I believe you are the expert on your own life and we will work together to figure out what approach to therapy will meet your needs.

Hello! My name is Jacquelin Bessette, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I attended Eastern Connecticut State University for my bachelors degree in Women and Gender Studies and the University of Connecticut for my masters degree in Social Work. I have several years of experience working in the mental health field with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Sometimes in life we can get off track or even experience circumstances beyond our control that just throw us off our course. Finding direction and getting back on track can be difficult, just as difficult as finding a listening ear and someone we can trust and depend on. I'm here to say that it doesn't have to be, and I'm here to begin the journey with you wherever you are in that process.

I work with both children and adults of all ages. I have special interest/training in perinatal mood disorders (such as post-partum depression), issues relating to LGBTQ identification, parenting, and employment-related concerns, as well as children with depression/anxiety, behavioral issues or attention-related concerns.

If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.

As a black male and a Jamaican immigrant, I understand the unique challenges that marginalized communities face in accessing mental health services. I prioritize a safe and non-judgemental therapy space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients to explore their identities and experiences, without fear of judgment or discrimination.

I believe in our innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences. Whether you've experienced a trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present: physically, emotionally, psychologically and relationally. I offer a gentle, collaborative and affirming space to access and work through past events, however they show up, as well as for self-exploration and personal growth. I pay attention to the ways in which issues of identity (race, class, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, size, etc.) may impact your experience. I am licensed in DC, CT, SC, DE.

Dr. Mystkowski (he/his/him) practices within a cognitive-behavioral framework, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, specializing in treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders and relational problems and phase of life transitions. In addition, he has training in the psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and bipolar disorder, as well as an extensive background working with LGBTQ+ clients. Dr. Mystkowski is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology (ABPP), and is a certified CBT therapist (A-CBT).

I bet you've probably spent a good deal of time sifting through the sea of clinicians listed on this website, and let me tell you, it is a beast. Finding a good therapist is like dating. Who looks smart? Who seems warm and compassionate? Who's attractive? Nobody is perfect, but you don't want to settle either. Perhaps they have great insight and are very pedigreed, but don't seem particularly warm or approachable. Or vice versa. What to do? Shop around until you find a proper match. You are unique. Not every therapist may suit you.

Tools For Success Counseling is committed to providing professional clinical treatment that addresses the social, emotional and behavioral needs of children, adults, and families in crisis. We work collaboratively with individuals served to help them advance toward improving the personal strengths and communication skills necessary for maintaining healthier more productive lives. Through conversation, we will explore your life situations, concerns, worries, hopes, and desires in a way unique to that which you have experienced previously

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, and couples therapy with partners who identify within the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. In therapy, I work to build confidence, resilience, and copings skills. We can talk about the multidimensionality of your identity to navigate the impact of societal stress and discover ways to feel your feelings in an increasingly difficult world.

Hi. I am a licensed therapist, relationship specialist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and a S-PSB in the states of Connecticut, Florida, and Vermont. I offer services online so I can work with anyone within the state lines and provide quality sex and relationship therapy. ​I work with individuals and couples with an integrative style so I can design therapy around you. My impartial and supportive setting can help you understand, work through, and resolve the dynamics that you are struggling with. I am dedicated to helping people resolve their emotional issues, sexual problems, and enhance their intimate relationships.​​​​​​​​

Life can be painful; we often lose sight of ourselves and the things that matter to us most while we try to manage our distress the best we can. As your therapist I will help you find your path to a fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful life, even when faced with the suffering that life undoubtedly brings. I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space for you to explore the context of your troubles, recognize your strengths, and find a path to healing, connection, and value.

I come from a relational, holistic, strength-based perspective. My practice of over 30 years has taught me that psychotherapy is a blend of art and science. Compassion, creativity, and attuned listening coupled with well researched therapies and holistic thinking (mind-body-spirit) defines my practice. Throughout my career I have been dedicated to helping people overcome obstacles so that they can lead authentic and fulfilling lives. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for depression and anxiety, pre-marital counseling, marriage/relationship concerns including loss of emotional/sexual intimacy, infidelity, women's sexual health concerns, issues specific to the LGBTQ community