LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cambridge, MA

Dr. Richardson’s primary areas of interest include: Depression, anxiety, problems in personal and romantic relationships, disordered eating, and body image issues. He is particularly interested in working with gay and bisexual men. In therapy, Dr. Richardson uses an integrative therapeutic style, combining interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused therapies. Dr. Richardson approaches his work with clients experiencing body image and eating concerns from an intuitive eating, anti-diet, and Health At Every Size (HAES) framework.

As a therapist, my goals are to empower you to transform your life with purpose and to create a safe space for you to process the things that are difficult to sit with alone. My style is defined by openness and acceptance. I draw from person-centered and strengths-based therapies in addition to DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and art therapy. My practice is also informed by my queer identity and my lived mental health experience. I am passionate about destigmatization and cultural humility.

My treatment approach is integrative and personalized to my clients’ needs, focused on building a foundation of trust. I work with clients to identify underlying roots of problems and elicit existing and new strengths and resources. I prefer a holistic approach to treatment which, while based in a psychodynamic framework, draws from my specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, attachment based, trauma-informed and mindfulness modalities. I work with adults ranging from young adulthood through end of life, using a culturally-sensitive approach.

Room for ONE new person Tuesday mornings. My services are SELF-PAY/out-of-network. I most often work with people struggling with sexual or gender identity, negative impact of masculinity norms, emotional distance, social anxiety, and spirituality to understand and communicate their needs, create intimacy and connections, feel centered, and gain a sense of calm in their lives. People who work with me report they improve their relationships, are calmer and better able to manage their worries, identify and communicate their needs to others without shame, create deeper meaning, and are more satisfied with their lives.

My approach to therapy centers on building a trusting relationship with the individuals I work with. I recognize that entering in to therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging experience – to speak to a stranger about your thoughts, feelings, fears, and dreams. First and foremost, I strive to create a space that feels grounding, safe, and compassionate. From this space is where I believe individuals can tap in to their inner wisdom, challenge themselves, explore their depth of mind and achieve a greater sense of understanding and peace.

I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.

Feeling nervous or stressed is natural. When these feelings overwhelm us, we need someone to listen, to validate our concerns, and to help us get to the root of our problems with tools that will inspire hope, and help us regain control of our lives. I use Mindfulness Practices to help people sit with, and tolerate what comes up. I use Self-Compassion Practices to help soothe what ails you, and I often use CBT to organize our plan going forward. This gives you tools that you can use immediately, and strikes a fine balance between listening and responding.

Dr. Thomas (they/them) is a queer, transgender (non-binary and transmasculine), chronically ill, disabled, neuro-divergent and non-monogamous psychologist and they often work with clients from these communities, as well as fellow care workers and others who engage in social-justice work. They are also sex-work and kink affirming and liberation is at the core of all their work. Dr. Thomas works with adults with a variety of concerns and has specialties in treating: Grief, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, interpersonal trauma in childhood, dissociative disorders, and gender exploration/ transition support.

Welcome! 'Traveling Inward' is the name of my practice. Together, we can travel to the many beautiful, often challenging, and ever-changing emotional landscapes that are seeking your attention and acceptance. I am currently ONLY accepting couples for therapy through the Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley. I welcome and often work with multicultural, LGBTQ+, and ethically non-monogamous couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling sessions.

I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Cambridge. I see individuals who are struggling with a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I work in a way that is collaborative, helping people to cope with immediate stressors in their lives and to change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep them stuck. These patterns may reflect adaptations to past experiences and may require exploring thoughts or feelings that have not yet been articulated. Together, we can gain insight into some of these dynamics so that you can begin to make important changes.

I do my best work with LGBTQ folks who are in the midst of a big change or transition in their life, and who are looking for a safe and supportive place to both explore, and be challenged to initiate change. My expertise is in helping individuals and families navigate the range of life experiences including: the coming out process, the transition to college, young adult identity exploration, difficulties in long-term relationships, and parenting. I understand the unique complexities you may face at each of these phases and I have spent my career learning to effectively guide you through these important and challenging times.

My therapeutic orientation is guided by psychodynamic, humanistic, and relational approaches, and founded on a strengths-based model, which emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story. My style is compassionate, empowering, and accessible, and I focus on meeting people where they are. I draw on a range of modalities including narrative therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Liberation Health, and motivational interviewing. My clinical approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, with a queer, feminist, and anti-oppressive lens.

If you are struggling with parts of your identity, sexuality, trauma, grief or mental illness, know that you are not alone. It is an honor and a privilege to bear witness to your truth and story. I specialize in providing compassionate and nonjudgmental support to anyone who has ever felt marginalized or "othered" and is seeking personal growth and healing. My practice embraces the unique experiences of the individual and I hope to offer a safe space for exploration and empowerment. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding and honoring the individual journey so I work primarily with individuals and situationally with couples.

Victoria Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of behavioral health and substance use experience across various domains/modalities in both the private and public sectors. Victoria has dedicated her career to treatment for all stages of recovery, treating women, supporting lesbian and gay individuals/couples and their families, and enhancing personal and professional relationships by fostering all truth in all communication. Victoria has provided counseling, education, and treatment in collegiate settings, inpatient and outpatient programs, and community settings.

Nikki works with children and adults of all backgrounds, specializing in LGBTQIA+, couples therapy and polyamory, parenting/co-parenting, children with special needs, immigrants and international students, and Asian mental health. She has experience with a wide range of issues including anxiety, communication, self-image, people pleasing, personal growth, embodiment, relational issues, boundary setting, neurodivergent and queer experiences, racial trauma, etc. Her therapeutic approach is creative and relational, and she provides language-specific care in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

I am a therapist because I believe we should be creators of our lives and not consumers of others' expectations. Working collaboratively, you and I will explore where you feel stuck and make moves toward a more fulfilling life. As an artist and a queer feminist, I am a great therapeutic fit for folks who want to build an authentic life. I love working with adults as they navigate life changes in relationships, career, finances, and family; and I love working with teens as they navigate school, neurodivergent diagnoses, and identity.

I work with male clients and my specialties include gay men’s mental health, autism, self-esteem, and existential concerns.

Welcome. Many people can benefit from guidance and support as they work through challenges in work, relationships, and family. Maybe you want to better understand yourself, are contemplating change, or thinking about how to make meaning of life. I would like to provide you with a safe, relationally focused, respectful environment for us to engage in this important work.

Are you tired of living life in autopilot? Are you sick of the mundane routine that has become your day to day? Do you find yourself feeling alone or unable to connect with others? 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.