LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Auburn, MA
Mind Gains, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We are LGBTQ+ friendly, intersectionally aware, and look forward to learning more about YOU.
We're full right now but keeping a waitlist. Looking for emotional healing, personal growth, valuable insights about your internal world, or a way to finally open up to others and share how you feel? We offer treatment for a range of issues affecting people at the individual level, such as anxiety, depression, trauma/grief processing, and interconnected substance use disorders.
We are LGBTQ+ friendly, intersectionally aware, and look forward to learning more about YOU.
We're full right now but keeping a waitlist. Looking for emotional healing, personal growth, valuable insights about your internal world, or a way to finally open up to others and share how you feel? We offer treatment for a range of issues affecting people at the individual level, such as anxiety, depression, trauma/grief processing, and interconnected substance use disorders.
Journey to Best Self Counseling Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sharon , Walsh, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, love within themselves, and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their life.
My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, love within themselves, and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their life.
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Life is full of challenges: from relationships, families, friendships, to school and employment, to general hardships and life stressors. Traumatic experiences, physical and mental health challenges, discrimination, financial strains, etc., can further impact our capacity to live our desired lives. Increasing your ability to understand and work with your unique story can bring you increased happiness, hope, and rewards. My role is to help you or your loved one find the way to a better today through self reflection and understanding, building on present strengths, and developing new ones.
Life is full of challenges: from relationships, families, friendships, to school and employment, to general hardships and life stressors. Traumatic experiences, physical and mental health challenges, discrimination, financial strains, etc., can further impact our capacity to live our desired lives. Increasing your ability to understand and work with your unique story can bring you increased happiness, hope, and rewards. My role is to help you or your loved one find the way to a better today through self reflection and understanding, building on present strengths, and developing new ones.
I have ample experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, transitional and relational challenges, and trauma.
I am so very proud that you are reaching out for help. I know it is a very daunting process to find a therapist that will fit YOUR needs and YOUR situation. Have you been feeling anxious, run-down, or overwhelmed about school, parenting, or family struggles? Have you started to see mood and behavioral changes in your child that have started to affect aspects of their life? Or are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and out of control during pregnancy or after having your baby? If you found yourself nodding in agreement to any of those questions, I hope that you will reach out to start your own healing.
I have ample experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, transitional and relational challenges, and trauma.
I am so very proud that you are reaching out for help. I know it is a very daunting process to find a therapist that will fit YOUR needs and YOUR situation. Have you been feeling anxious, run-down, or overwhelmed about school, parenting, or family struggles? Have you started to see mood and behavioral changes in your child that have started to affect aspects of their life? Or are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and out of control during pregnancy or after having your baby? If you found yourself nodding in agreement to any of those questions, I hope that you will reach out to start your own healing.
Karin E Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .
Janice R. Miles Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time" - Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Change will look different for everyone, especially depending on the goals you have set for yourself. Sometimes, the realization that there are other possibilities (and that hope for a better future can even exist) is the very first step. Maybe you have realized that you are ready to explore your potential and to develop more insight into how you are engaging with the world around you. I would be honored to guide you on this journey to increase clarity, self-awareness, and empowerment.
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time" - Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Change will look different for everyone, especially depending on the goals you have set for yourself. Sometimes, the realization that there are other possibilities (and that hope for a better future can even exist) is the very first step. Maybe you have realized that you are ready to explore your potential and to develop more insight into how you are engaging with the world around you. I would be honored to guide you on this journey to increase clarity, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Justin Launderville
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Currently keeping a waitlist for telehealth clients (schedule is full). When you're ready to start therapy, I am here to help. I have experience helping adults from all backgrounds, including significant experience counseling people as they face life transitions like loss, changing roles, or identity concerns, and also guiding individuals through the challenging process of exploring and understanding their emotions for the first time.
Currently keeping a waitlist for telehealth clients (schedule is full). When you're ready to start therapy, I am here to help. I have experience helping adults from all backgrounds, including significant experience counseling people as they face life transitions like loss, changing roles, or identity concerns, and also guiding individuals through the challenging process of exploring and understanding their emotions for the first time.
Katie Ring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Benjamin Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at www.bfoxcounseling.com.
The goal of my practice is to help people build the kind of lives and relationships they most long for, to be the kind of person they aspire to be. I take people wherever they're at, with whatever issues they're dealing with, and we move at your pace. You can learn more about me at www.bfoxcounseling.com.
Lindsey Nogueira-Mayo
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LADC 1, DOT SAP
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
I also provide Department of Transportation SAP Evaluations.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients for substance use counseling. I use a person-centered approach to counseling that puts emphasis on autonomy, strengths, and people's preferences while providing a non-judgemental, supportive space. I see substance use treatment as one that is holistic in nature, tying together lifestyle, personal beliefs, values, health, and motivations to help sustain recovery. I believe in taking an active, collaborative role as your counselor, helping you to reach your goals.
I also provide Department of Transportation SAP Evaluations.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients for substance use counseling. I use a person-centered approach to counseling that puts emphasis on autonomy, strengths, and people's preferences while providing a non-judgemental, supportive space. I see substance use treatment as one that is holistic in nature, tying together lifestyle, personal beliefs, values, health, and motivations to help sustain recovery. I believe in taking an active, collaborative role as your counselor, helping you to reach your goals.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
Are you a busy woman, mother, caregiver, or helping professional who is burning out? Do you prefer to be virtual so that you can seek services in the privacy of your own home or office? Most of my clients are high-functioning women who are depleted and no longer willing to tolerate a lukewarm life. They feel disempowered and stuck in patterns detrimental to their health and overall well-being. They are ready to break free from those dysfunctional patterns and are looking for a guide who is trained in women's's center coaching and therapy.
Are you a busy woman, mother, caregiver, or helping professional who is burning out? Do you prefer to be virtual so that you can seek services in the privacy of your own home or office? Most of my clients are high-functioning women who are depleted and no longer willing to tolerate a lukewarm life. They feel disempowered and stuck in patterns detrimental to their health and overall well-being. They are ready to break free from those dysfunctional patterns and are looking for a guide who is trained in women's's center coaching and therapy.
Jennifer Marie Renaud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Accepting new daytime clients for telehealth. Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.
Accepting new daytime clients for telehealth. Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.
Cheryl Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not currently accepting new clients...I will update this when I am!
Not currently accepting new clients...I will update this when I am!
Alex Bayne
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, MA 01501 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling, perhaps for a long time, or perhaps in a new way they never have before. They know something needs to change but they might be unsure of exactly what or how to go about changing it. They are looking for a partner who will understand them deeply and help them see their situation and themselves with fresh eyes. They are committed to self-examination and are curious about how the past and present, the mind and body, the theoretical and practical, all interact. They like honest dialogue and have a good sense of humor even in the face of life's sometimes very serious challenges.
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Amber Considine
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My own identities inform my work, as a result I place a high importance on being sex work-, poly/CNM-, kink-, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I am a pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in relationship and sex therapy. Many people tell me that I am the first person they have ever talked to about "this stuff". I primarily enjoy working with motivated clients who are interested in navigating the complexities of their intimate lives with openness and honesty. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and multi partner relationships exploring intimacy, sexual functioning, power dynamics, and communication. My passion lies with helping others feel empowered by their sexuality and supporting the creation of sexual authenticity.
My own identities inform my work, as a result I place a high importance on being sex work-, poly/CNM-, kink-, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I am a pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in relationship and sex therapy. Many people tell me that I am the first person they have ever talked to about "this stuff". I primarily enjoy working with motivated clients who are interested in navigating the complexities of their intimate lives with openness and honesty. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and multi partner relationships exploring intimacy, sexual functioning, power dynamics, and communication. My passion lies with helping others feel empowered by their sexuality and supporting the creation of sexual authenticity.
I work with adults (18 and up) but particularly enjoy working with young adults transitioning to independence and LGBTQIA people.
Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of the life that you want to lead? Do you want to move towards independence but feel confused or overwhelmed? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender identity? I am here to help. I offer a calming, nonjudgmental presence providing support and helping you to learn new ways of overcoming the difficulties that you face.
I work with adults (18 and up) but particularly enjoy working with young adults transitioning to independence and LGBTQIA people.
Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of the life that you want to lead? Do you want to move towards independence but feel confused or overwhelmed? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender identity? I am here to help. I offer a calming, nonjudgmental presence providing support and helping you to learn new ways of overcoming the difficulties that you face.
Hayley Greland LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I am passionate about providing care in a space where the client’s full range of identity can be expressed and embraced. I am sex positive and kink friendly. I am work with people of all relationship structures (monogamy, polyamorous, non-monogamous, ace). I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who works from a trauma-informed lens to provide affirming care for my clients. Together we look back to see how to move forward.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I am passionate about providing care in a space where the client’s full range of identity can be expressed and embraced. I am sex positive and kink friendly. I am work with people of all relationship structures (monogamy, polyamorous, non-monogamous, ace). I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who works from a trauma-informed lens to provide affirming care for my clients. Together we look back to see how to move forward.
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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.