LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Boston, MA
My experience encompasses treating people with anxiety, depression, addictions (including dual diagnosis), bipolar disorder, PTSD, low self-esteem, co-dependency, somatic issues, gender identity and LGBT issues.
Worry, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Overwhelming Feelings, Relationship Disasters... these are but a few of the issues that may lead someone to consider a professional who can support and assist you with your core concerns. I specialize in treating the human condition from a holistic perspective, always honoring the uniqueness of each individual and respecting their way of "being" in the world. Our aim together will be to explore and find revelations, resolutions,and solutions. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we will bring to light the driving forces behind the repetitive behaviors that tend to keep us attached to repeated outcomes.
My experience encompasses treating people with anxiety, depression, addictions (including dual diagnosis), bipolar disorder, PTSD, low self-esteem, co-dependency, somatic issues, gender identity and LGBT issues.
Worry, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Overwhelming Feelings, Relationship Disasters... these are but a few of the issues that may lead someone to consider a professional who can support and assist you with your core concerns. I specialize in treating the human condition from a holistic perspective, always honoring the uniqueness of each individual and respecting their way of "being" in the world. Our aim together will be to explore and find revelations, resolutions,and solutions. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we will bring to light the driving forces behind the repetitive behaviors that tend to keep us attached to repeated outcomes.
I enjoy working with clients to help them develop more fulfilling relationships, resolve unhelpful patterns, explore their passions, and experience emotional growth. I practice from a psychodynamic framework, though I seek to use and explore the therapeutic modalities which best align with the particular needs and goals of each client. I have a particular interest in working with adults, couples, and members of the queer community around issues of identity, relationships, life transitions, trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. I have also facilitated a variety of groups; including process and support groups, CBT and DBT groups
I enjoy working with clients to help them develop more fulfilling relationships, resolve unhelpful patterns, explore their passions, and experience emotional growth. I practice from a psychodynamic framework, though I seek to use and explore the therapeutic modalities which best align with the particular needs and goals of each client. I have a particular interest in working with adults, couples, and members of the queer community around issues of identity, relationships, life transitions, trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. I have also facilitated a variety of groups; including process and support groups, CBT and DBT groups
Cassidy Dallas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Cassidy works through a trauma informed lens with LGBTQIA+ people and those who love us, navigating gender identity exploration, ADHD, autism, and more.
Welcome! The process of starting therapy seeking self-discovery, change, and growth can feel as scary and overwhelming as it can feel hopeful and necessary. You deserve compassionate, skilled support while you face these challenges, and to work with someone who makes you feel safe, listened to, understood and seen. Within a professional and supportive therapeutic environment, Cassidy will guide you with sensitivity and kindness through a psychotherapy journey tailored to your unique needs and desires. The result will be that you will navigate complexities and build a meaningful life with warmth, authenticity, connection, and joy.
Cassidy works through a trauma informed lens with LGBTQIA+ people and those who love us, navigating gender identity exploration, ADHD, autism, and more.
Welcome! The process of starting therapy seeking self-discovery, change, and growth can feel as scary and overwhelming as it can feel hopeful and necessary. You deserve compassionate, skilled support while you face these challenges, and to work with someone who makes you feel safe, listened to, understood and seen. Within a professional and supportive therapeutic environment, Cassidy will guide you with sensitivity and kindness through a psychotherapy journey tailored to your unique needs and desires. The result will be that you will navigate complexities and build a meaningful life with warmth, authenticity, connection, and joy.
I enjoy working with adults who are in a transitionary point of their lives, including college students, single parents, first-generation immigrants, people of color, older adults, and Queer folks.
Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
I enjoy working with adults who are in a transitionary point of their lives, including college students, single parents, first-generation immigrants, people of color, older adults, and Queer folks.
Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
Brielle Finer, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Not only do I love working with folks courageous enough to work on their issues, I have a particular passion for helping queer individuals understand how personal trauma and larger systems impact your ability to live a full life.
Do you often feel down, lost, or confused about why you feel the way you do? At night, do you replay the events of the day over and over? Maybe you feel confused about who you really are. Facing trauma and PTSD or oppressive systems can leave us feeling stuck, trapped in depression or isolated, unsure of how to live the life we want. You want more. You want to understand yourself and your life better, taking positive steps forward. You want to get a better grasp of your true identity. You want to get to a place where you can embrace your authentic self, feel connected to yourself and to and to the world around you.
Not only do I love working with folks courageous enough to work on their issues, I have a particular passion for helping queer individuals understand how personal trauma and larger systems impact your ability to live a full life.
Do you often feel down, lost, or confused about why you feel the way you do? At night, do you replay the events of the day over and over? Maybe you feel confused about who you really are. Facing trauma and PTSD or oppressive systems can leave us feeling stuck, trapped in depression or isolated, unsure of how to live the life we want. You want more. You want to understand yourself and your life better, taking positive steps forward. You want to get a better grasp of your true identity. You want to get to a place where you can embrace your authentic self, feel connected to yourself and to and to the world around you.
Solomon Zinn Hallal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Rachel Coakley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
In addition to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, she also enjoys working with adults who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness, experiencing challenges related to intersectional identities as an LGBTQ+ individual, adjusting to major life changes, having work or college- related concerns, and facing challenges related to mood and anxiety.
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community she is also proudly part of. In sessions, Rachel strives to foster a safe environment where anything can be brought up without any judgment. She has been described as a calming presence and someone who is easy to talk to. It can be difficult to reach out for support in general, but it can be even more so for BIPOC individuals and those who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness. Rachel takes great care to make sessions a comfortable place to be authentically who you are.
In addition to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, she also enjoys working with adults who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness, experiencing challenges related to intersectional identities as an LGBTQ+ individual, adjusting to major life changes, having work or college- related concerns, and facing challenges related to mood and anxiety.
Rachel is a social worker who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community — a community she is also proudly part of. In sessions, Rachel strives to foster a safe environment where anything can be brought up without any judgment. She has been described as a calming presence and someone who is easy to talk to. It can be difficult to reach out for support in general, but it can be even more so for BIPOC individuals and those who are living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness. Rachel takes great care to make sessions a comfortable place to be authentically who you are.
Joel E. Friedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked extensively with individuals in senior leadership and management positions in both corporate and nonprofit arenas as well as many LGBTQ clients.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years' experience. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel they can be themselves. My clients include people from all walks of life who want to work on issues such as difficult relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, conflict with family/friends, loss, difficult workplace situations, codependence, and those who are highly sensitive. I strive to help each client develop his/her own skills to reach their goals, to develop more fulfilling lives, to feel better and have more satisfying relationships.
I have worked extensively with individuals in senior leadership and management positions in both corporate and nonprofit arenas as well as many LGBTQ clients.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years' experience. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel they can be themselves. My clients include people from all walks of life who want to work on issues such as difficult relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, conflict with family/friends, loss, difficult workplace situations, codependence, and those who are highly sensitive. I strive to help each client develop his/her own skills to reach their goals, to develop more fulfilling lives, to feel better and have more satisfying relationships.
Becs Waite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
Hello! Welcome! I'm Becs, a non-monogamous, queer and non-binary therapist who specializes in providing therapy to queer, gender expansive, kinky, and polyamorous and non-monogamous couples, dyads and polycules. I also specialize in working with stepparents, parents, and caregivers in non-nuclear family structures. Most couples begin therapy with me because they feel stuck in unhelpful patterns of communicating, they struggle to feel understood or supported in their relationship, and they want to navigate conflict and challenging emotions with greater ease.
Hello! Welcome! I'm Becs, a non-monogamous, queer and non-binary therapist who specializes in providing therapy to queer, gender expansive, kinky, and polyamorous and non-monogamous couples, dyads and polycules. I also specialize in working with stepparents, parents, and caregivers in non-nuclear family structures. Most couples begin therapy with me because they feel stuck in unhelpful patterns of communicating, they struggle to feel understood or supported in their relationship, and they want to navigate conflict and challenging emotions with greater ease.
David Caparrelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
I see adults from all different backgrounds, and I specialize in working with people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or addiction, or you're just going through a hard time, I want to be there for you. My philosophy is that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my job to help you make it the best it can be.
I see adults from all different backgrounds, and I specialize in working with people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or addiction, or you're just going through a hard time, I want to be there for you. My philosophy is that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my job to help you make it the best it can be.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and PTSD.
No matter your concerns, therapy provides professional third-party perspectives and improves general health. I offer a modern, flexible practice with meetings via telehealth on an as needed basis (weekly, biweekly, or monthly.)
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and PTSD.
No matter your concerns, therapy provides professional third-party perspectives and improves general health. I offer a modern, flexible practice with meetings via telehealth on an as needed basis (weekly, biweekly, or monthly.)
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Dr. Jimmy G Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02118 (Online Only)
Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist. I work with couples, queer identified folks, and clients in alternative relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are telehealth. I only accept out-of-pocket payment. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use out-of-network benefits. I also provide supervision for clinicians working towards their LMFT in Massachusetts. Reach out for a consultation.
Hello folks! I'm Jimmy. I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist. I work with couples, queer identified folks, and clients in alternative relationship structures. I am trauma-informed and neuro-diverse affirming. All services are telehealth. I only accept out-of-pocket payment. I do not take insurance, but I can provide superbills for clients wanting to use out-of-network benefits. I also provide supervision for clinicians working towards their LMFT in Massachusetts. Reach out for a consultation.
My clinical areas of expertise include working with people who feel anxious and/or depressed; survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse; LGBTQ people facing a host of life issues; and gay men who engage in compulsive sexual behavior.
Entering therapy is a bold, brave step. Most people who have been struggling have tried everything they know to feel better. Asking for support from a therapist marks a turning point. I offer clients my clinical judgment and attention that is rooted in a blend of Psychodynamic, Relational-Cultural and Mindfulness theories with a body-oriented focus. I integrate these concepts into our work in clear, understandable and practical ways. My clients tell me that they appreciate my real and authentic presence; my gentle, direct and honest feedback; and my engaging and interactive way of talking with them.
My clinical areas of expertise include working with people who feel anxious and/or depressed; survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse; LGBTQ people facing a host of life issues; and gay men who engage in compulsive sexual behavior.
Entering therapy is a bold, brave step. Most people who have been struggling have tried everything they know to feel better. Asking for support from a therapist marks a turning point. I offer clients my clinical judgment and attention that is rooted in a blend of Psychodynamic, Relational-Cultural and Mindfulness theories with a body-oriented focus. I integrate these concepts into our work in clear, understandable and practical ways. My clients tell me that they appreciate my real and authentic presence; my gentle, direct and honest feedback; and my engaging and interactive way of talking with them.
I have particular interest in working with the LGBTQQIA++ community and specifically have 25 years of experience working with transgender, NB and other clients who are exploring issues related to gender identity.
I work with a wide range of presenting issues and my style is interactive, authentic and strength-based. I strive to help my clients feel better about themselves, to live authentically and to understand the factors and issues that may prevent them from feeling able to live their lives to their full potential. I value the power of deep listening, empathy and validation of experience while also providing a sense of hope and the courage and skills to achieve positive change.
I have particular interest in working with the LGBTQQIA++ community and specifically have 25 years of experience working with transgender, NB and other clients who are exploring issues related to gender identity.
I work with a wide range of presenting issues and my style is interactive, authentic and strength-based. I strive to help my clients feel better about themselves, to live authentically and to understand the factors and issues that may prevent them from feeling able to live their lives to their full potential. I value the power of deep listening, empathy and validation of experience while also providing a sense of hope and the courage and skills to achieve positive change.
Celeste Souza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02113 (Online Only)
Celeste has over twenty years’ experience helping people cope with emotional pain and improve the way they navigate relationships. She specializes in treating depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and substance use disorders. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Celeste ensures that therapy occurs in a supportive and nurturing environment that is sensitive to client concerns around issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender dysphoria. Celeste uses she/her pronouns and lives with her wife and three Portuguese Podengo rescue dogs (Bruna, Rex, and Foxy are all pictured below).
Celeste has over twenty years’ experience helping people cope with emotional pain and improve the way they navigate relationships. She specializes in treating depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and substance use disorders. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Celeste ensures that therapy occurs in a supportive and nurturing environment that is sensitive to client concerns around issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender dysphoria. Celeste uses she/her pronouns and lives with her wife and three Portuguese Podengo rescue dogs (Bruna, Rex, and Foxy are all pictured below).
Neurodiverse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
If you're navigating challenges related to Autism, ADHD, or LGBTQ+ concerns, we’re here to support you. Our compassionate therapists specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals and the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on your strengths and collaborating with you to achieve your personal goals.
If you're navigating challenges related to Autism, ADHD, or LGBTQ+ concerns, we’re here to support you. Our compassionate therapists specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals and the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on your strengths and collaborating with you to achieve your personal goals.
Ashlyn Brooks
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02125 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am most passionate about helping individuals within the LGBTQIA+ population.
Do you feel that you are hard on yourself, or that distressing thoughts take up your time and mental energy? Are you wanting to feel more connected in your mind, body, and personal relationships? If you are seeking a safe place where you are able to begin your healing journey, then welcome to my practice. I work with adults and believe that taking an eclectic approach can help foster a greater sense of awareness and allow you to feel more connected in your mind, body, and personal relationships.
I am most passionate about helping individuals within the LGBTQIA+ population.
Do you feel that you are hard on yourself, or that distressing thoughts take up your time and mental energy? Are you wanting to feel more connected in your mind, body, and personal relationships? If you are seeking a safe place where you are able to begin your healing journey, then welcome to my practice. I work with adults and believe that taking an eclectic approach can help foster a greater sense of awareness and allow you to feel more connected in your mind, body, and personal relationships.
Madison Detwiler
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I will work with you to improve your relationships, learn how to advocate for yourself and build self-confidence, and work through trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ identified folks and empowering them to live authentically and confidently in a world that may not always understand or support their experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, learn new skills, and work towards living your best life.
I will work with you to improve your relationships, learn how to advocate for yourself and build self-confidence, and work through trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ identified folks and empowering them to live authentically and confidently in a world that may not always understand or support their experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, learn new skills, and work towards living your best life.
Meredith Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and am kink and poly-friendly.
A year from now, you will wish you started today. - K. Lamb - Working with a therapist can provide support, help you foster insight, and build new strategies to identify and address the core issues that interfere with relationships and work. Therapy can increase the flexibility with which you think about and engage in your life. My intent is for us to create a reliable and safe environment in which we can work together to address the issues you've been facing, improve understanding of yourself and help you feel less stuck in existing patterns of managing challenges.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and am kink and poly-friendly.
A year from now, you will wish you started today. - K. Lamb - Working with a therapist can provide support, help you foster insight, and build new strategies to identify and address the core issues that interfere with relationships and work. Therapy can increase the flexibility with which you think about and engage in your life. My intent is for us to create a reliable and safe environment in which we can work together to address the issues you've been facing, improve understanding of yourself and help you feel less stuck in existing patterns of managing challenges.
Boston Integrative Psychotherapy, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently accepting new patients for online video sessions ONLY. I provide services in English and Spanish. I welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities. I provide OUT OF NETWORK services. I specialize in LGBTQAI+ issues/transgender care and new/first generation immigrants.
I am currently accepting new patients for online video sessions ONLY. I provide services in English and Spanish. I welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities. I provide OUT OF NETWORK services. I specialize in LGBTQAI+ issues/transgender care and new/first generation immigrants.
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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.