LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Woodbridge, CT
Pamela Hemingway
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
I am an experienced business professional that entered the field of marriage and family therapy to help others. I have been inspired to change careers to this path as my own life experience taught me about the importance of caring for my mental health to live my best life. As an African American, Queer woman I have worked through the struggles associated with identity, social pressure, the expectations of others, and the importance of building a family of choice.
I am an experienced business professional that entered the field of marriage and family therapy to help others. I have been inspired to change careers to this path as my own life experience taught me about the importance of caring for my mental health to live my best life. As an African American, Queer woman I have worked through the struggles associated with identity, social pressure, the expectations of others, and the importance of building a family of choice.
Lenny Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a 20 year veteran of the Army National Guard and a gay man, I’ve seen and heard a lot of things, but I’m here to listen.
I love to work with clients who are open to seeing themselves with new eyes. Maybe a change of perspective or new mindest can help start down a new path. I love my queer and veteran clients who are looking for how they can express their concerns from an authentic and vulnerable place.
I’m a 20 year veteran of the Army National Guard and a gay man, I’ve seen and heard a lot of things, but I’m here to listen.
I love to work with clients who are open to seeing themselves with new eyes. Maybe a change of perspective or new mindest can help start down a new path. I love my queer and veteran clients who are looking for how they can express their concerns from an authentic and vulnerable place.
Other areas include depression, assisting those with legal difficulties, transgender concerns and in areas of anger management.
Congratulations on taking the first step! I am an experienced professional hoping to assist you in whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I believe the first step in treatment should be accurate diagonsis. I have worked extensively with adolescents & adults in practice and strive to offer individualized services that fit my clients' needs. My primary focus is psychological testing and evaluation to help clarify diagnosis and make targeted recommendations for treatment.
Other areas include depression, assisting those with legal difficulties, transgender concerns and in areas of anger management.
Congratulations on taking the first step! I am an experienced professional hoping to assist you in whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I believe the first step in treatment should be accurate diagonsis. I have worked extensively with adolescents & adults in practice and strive to offer individualized services that fit my clients' needs. My primary focus is psychological testing and evaluation to help clarify diagnosis and make targeted recommendations for treatment.
Specialty areas of staff include concerns like LGBTQ, family counseling, cognitive behavioral interventions, anxiety, health concerns and concerns with legal matters.
Apex Psychological Services was founded in 2019 by Dr. Cynthia Palmisano. She and her colleagues believe strongly in making psychological services accessible, individualized and practically based. As a result Apex offers a variety of supportive services with various skilled professionals. Apex has a diverse range of treatment and evaluation interventions to meet your needs. We can assist you with concerns such as anxiety, depression, family issues and in dealing with life stressors.
Specialty areas of staff include concerns like LGBTQ, family counseling, cognitive behavioral interventions, anxiety, health concerns and concerns with legal matters.
Apex Psychological Services was founded in 2019 by Dr. Cynthia Palmisano. She and her colleagues believe strongly in making psychological services accessible, individualized and practically based. As a result Apex offers a variety of supportive services with various skilled professionals. Apex has a diverse range of treatment and evaluation interventions to meet your needs. We can assist you with concerns such as anxiety, depression, family issues and in dealing with life stressors.
Omally Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide specialized therapy in Autism support (behavioral techniques), mood disorder help (depression, anxiety, PTSD), LGBTQ+ support (self-acceptance, gender identity), family involvement and healing, and bilingual therapy (English/Spanish). My ideal client is those who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives, improve their mental health, and foster a sense of self-acceptance and well-being. They value a strengths-based, client-centered approach and are open to engaging in therapy with a focus on their unique needs and goals.
I provide specialized therapy in Autism support (behavioral techniques), mood disorder help (depression, anxiety, PTSD), LGBTQ+ support (self-acceptance, gender identity), family involvement and healing, and bilingual therapy (English/Spanish). My ideal client is those who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives, improve their mental health, and foster a sense of self-acceptance and well-being. They value a strengths-based, client-centered approach and are open to engaging in therapy with a focus on their unique needs and goals.
Dan Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
I am passionate about serving the LGBTQIA community and also enjoy helping young adults and college students navigate the challenges of entering adulthood.
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 am passionate about serving the LGBTQIA community and also enjoy helping young adults and college students navigate the challenges of entering adulthood.
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.
D Ray Sirry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW/PhD, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and youth from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my privilege. Helping you would be my mission. With nearly 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and youth from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my privilege. Helping you would be my mission. With nearly 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
Samantha Miranda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Through my work with both individuals and couples, I hope to help my clients reach a level of peace and tranquility within their personal and professional lives. If you are someone who spends a lot of time worrying, self-criticizing, and self-doubting, you may notice that these behaviors interfere with your relationships within your family, at work, or in your romantic relationship. I am here to help guide you through these challenging times while utilizing therapeutic approaches to build on positive behaviors identified through counseling.
Through my work with both individuals and couples, I hope to help my clients reach a level of peace and tranquility within their personal and professional lives. If you are someone who spends a lot of time worrying, self-criticizing, and self-doubting, you may notice that these behaviors interfere with your relationships within your family, at work, or in your romantic relationship. I am here to help guide you through these challenging times while utilizing therapeutic approaches to build on positive behaviors identified through counseling.
Andrea Ryan Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525 (Online Only)
I believe we are all born with beauty, grace, and a unique identity that, when nurtured and loved, has a chance to grow. For many of us, growing up was harsh and even traumatic, and we naturally formed a blueprint for how to live and survive. As life goes on, that blueprint can feel constraining, and our unhealed core experiences may leave us with pain and shame. Sometimes life brings difficult crossroads and transitions with shock, pain, and loss. At other times, we may feel confused and disconnected from our best selves and experience our lives and feelings through a muted lens. Peace, balance, love, and joy seem out of reach.
I believe we are all born with beauty, grace, and a unique identity that, when nurtured and loved, has a chance to grow. For many of us, growing up was harsh and even traumatic, and we naturally formed a blueprint for how to live and survive. As life goes on, that blueprint can feel constraining, and our unhealed core experiences may leave us with pain and shame. Sometimes life brings difficult crossroads and transitions with shock, pain, and loss. At other times, we may feel confused and disconnected from our best selves and experience our lives and feelings through a muted lens. Peace, balance, love, and joy seem out of reach.
Thomas J Reilly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MPH, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Counseling presents you with an opportunity to explore concerns in your life that are interfering with your overall health and wellness. My goal is to help you work through these challenges in a non-judgmental manner. Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest, but you can rest assured that I will work as hard as you to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have worked for over 20 years in the field of addiction and mental health with individuals, and families, addressing a range of problems in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, and most issues people face.
Counseling presents you with an opportunity to explore concerns in your life that are interfering with your overall health and wellness. My goal is to help you work through these challenges in a non-judgmental manner. Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest, but you can rest assured that I will work as hard as you to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have worked for over 20 years in the field of addiction and mental health with individuals, and families, addressing a range of problems in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, and most issues people face.
TR Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, CT 06525
TR Counseling & Wellness is a small group practice with a culturally diverse team of Professional Therapists (LPC, LCSW) and Addiction Counselors (LADC). The therapists are considered generalists, treating most conditions, but also have sub-specialties including but not limited to: Addiction, Anger & Stress Management, Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Christian Counseling, Depression, Grief & Loss, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Life Changes, Children & Couples/Family Problems. Whatever you may be going through, you can rest assured that we are here to help and can offer a choice of therapist that can best suit your needs and personality.
TR Counseling & Wellness is a small group practice with a culturally diverse team of Professional Therapists (LPC, LCSW) and Addiction Counselors (LADC). The therapists are considered generalists, treating most conditions, but also have sub-specialties including but not limited to: Addiction, Anger & Stress Management, Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Christian Counseling, Depression, Grief & Loss, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Life Changes, Children & Couples/Family Problems. Whatever you may be going through, you can rest assured that we are here to help and can offer a choice of therapist that can best suit your needs and personality.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW/PhD, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and children from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my pleasure. Helping you would be my mission. With more Han 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
Life’s journey has many paths—It can become a struggle, or even a crisis, for any of us. If you need help, come, talk confidentially with me. I listen well. You will find me to be non-judgmental. I welcome all people—couples, families, adults, seniors and children from 8 to 18. Meeting you would be my pleasure. Helping you would be my mission. With more Han 50 years of social work experience, including an Appointment by President George H. W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, my work experience, rarely matched, helps me help you, as do my PhD education and life experience,
James Killian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
On the outside it seems you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, it never seems good enough and you feel like an imposter. Maybe it feels harder and harder to stay focused and engaged while your mind beats you up with negative self-talk and doubt. It seems everyday stress is turning into anxiety and you’re starting to wonder how much longer you can keep this up. Now you’re fed up and ready to get off the emotional roller coaster and take back control of your life.
On the outside it seems you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, it never seems good enough and you feel like an imposter. Maybe it feels harder and harder to stay focused and engaged while your mind beats you up with negative self-talk and doubt. It seems everyday stress is turning into anxiety and you’re starting to wonder how much longer you can keep this up. Now you’re fed up and ready to get off the emotional roller coaster and take back control of your life.
Jesse Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525 (Online Only)
Jesse Miller, LPC, is a compassionate, understanding individual who empathizes in a nonjudgmental manner through the therapy process. Jesse understands the importance of taking the first step of choosing counseling as a method to heal issues from the past, and present symptoms that are getting in the way of enjoying life. Whether you are experiencing family issues, anxiety, depression, lack of structure or direction, or just need an objective person to talk to, Jesse is here to help.
Jesse Miller, LPC, is a compassionate, understanding individual who empathizes in a nonjudgmental manner through the therapy process. Jesse understands the importance of taking the first step of choosing counseling as a method to heal issues from the past, and present symptoms that are getting in the way of enjoying life. Whether you are experiencing family issues, anxiety, depression, lack of structure or direction, or just need an objective person to talk to, Jesse is here to help.
We provide a variety of comprehensive assessments using multiple tools specialized for a wide array of learning and behavioral differences. Throughout the assessment process, clients and families are supported through a neurodiversity affirmative, strength-based lens. While child and adolescent assessments occur in person, Dr. Roginsky is now a member of PsyPact and can provide diagnostic assessments for adults using telehealth in many locations throughout the United States.
We provide a variety of comprehensive assessments using multiple tools specialized for a wide array of learning and behavioral differences. Throughout the assessment process, clients and families are supported through a neurodiversity affirmative, strength-based lens. While child and adolescent assessments occur in person, Dr. Roginsky is now a member of PsyPact and can provide diagnostic assessments for adults using telehealth in many locations throughout the United States.
Kate Feiner Lorenzoni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525 (Online Only)
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.
Michelle Rebecca Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, CT 06525
New Insight Counseling, LLC is a private counseling practice located in Bethany, CT. We are made up educated, experienced, therapists who specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. We practice from a strengths based approach and understand finding the right therapist for you and your loved one is important. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you through navigating some of life's difficulties. We want to help make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible, while taking the steps in your healing process.
New Insight Counseling, LLC is a private counseling practice located in Bethany, CT. We are made up educated, experienced, therapists who specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. We practice from a strengths based approach and understand finding the right therapist for you and your loved one is important. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you through navigating some of life's difficulties. We want to help make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible, while taking the steps in your healing process.
Suzanne LaBranche, LPC, LADC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LADC, MS
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, CT 06525
My clients are generally seeking to make a change. Some know what they want to change and others may not be as clear first coming in the door. If you are tired of being stuck and you would like to move from surviving to thriving we can work together on finding more effective life skills and healthy ways of living. Struggling with addictions, anxiety, or depression? Let's get to work.. Are you are a parent of an adolescent? Frustrated about life with a teen? We can work together to improve behaviors, relationships and outcomes. Please email with any questions.
My clients are generally seeking to make a change. Some know what they want to change and others may not be as clear first coming in the door. If you are tired of being stuck and you would like to move from surviving to thriving we can work together on finding more effective life skills and healthy ways of living. Struggling with addictions, anxiety, or depression? Let's get to work.. Are you are a parent of an adolescent? Frustrated about life with a teen? We can work together to improve behaviors, relationships and outcomes. Please email with any questions.
We all experience periods in our lives when we need additional support. Whether you are confronting a major life change or just haven't been yourself lately, as your therapist I will listen carefully to understand what you are experiencing. My main goal is to give you perspective on the problem and help you identify the route by which you would like to move through it. When needed, I teach coping skills drawn from my own use of mindfulness, as well as relaxation, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques. With your permission, I collaborate with your medication prescriber as needed.
We all experience periods in our lives when we need additional support. Whether you are confronting a major life change or just haven't been yourself lately, as your therapist I will listen carefully to understand what you are experiencing. My main goal is to give you perspective on the problem and help you identify the route by which you would like to move through it. When needed, I teach coping skills drawn from my own use of mindfulness, as well as relaxation, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques. With your permission, I collaborate with your medication prescriber as needed.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
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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.