LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Fitchburg, MA
Empowered Pathways Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
As an LMHC I can provide advanced Training in TF-CBT, DBT, ARC, LGBTQ+, Family Therapy.
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
As an LMHC I can provide advanced Training in TF-CBT, DBT, ARC, LGBTQ+, Family Therapy.
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
Kathy Davis-Gillette, PhD, New Inspiration LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Joy. Self-Esteem. Confidence. Fulfillment. Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your Life––either as an individual or couple? If so, let’s join together and find the missing pieces. As a Team, we’ll take an objective look at your Life and your desires. Then we’ll put together a personal Action Plan that will show the way to a more complete and happier You! The possibilities are endless once you take the first step!
Joy. Self-Esteem. Confidence. Fulfillment. Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your Life––either as an individual or couple? If so, let’s join together and find the missing pieces. As a Team, we’ll take an objective look at your Life and your desires. Then we’ll put together a personal Action Plan that will show the way to a more complete and happier You! The possibilities are endless once you take the first step!
I am the owner of Water Bear Counseling, LLC; and am a one woman private practice. Colleagues and clients say I am "down to earth" and "develop great rapport quickly." This is because of my laid back style of having a therapeutic conversation. I ask questions, reflect what I hear, and offer observations. I also keep clients informed about the process so they understand what is happening. I teach the skills and strategies that may be helpful to creating change and improved quality of life. I also am available for clinical training and supervision for employees from all disciplines.
I am the owner of Water Bear Counseling, LLC; and am a one woman private practice. Colleagues and clients say I am "down to earth" and "develop great rapport quickly." This is because of my laid back style of having a therapeutic conversation. I ask questions, reflect what I hear, and offer observations. I also keep clients informed about the process so they understand what is happening. I teach the skills and strategies that may be helpful to creating change and improved quality of life. I also am available for clinical training and supervision for employees from all disciplines.
OCD/Anxiety & Mood Specialist, Marcello Cugno
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
Juan Carlos Goris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to find ways to begin living a happier, secure, and fulfilled life or maybe a better handle on the current situation that keeps standing in the way of your goals? Let me help you through this process of seeking and promoting that self-love and examine your behaviors and how the behaviors of others impact you. You are in control! You have the strength, and you will have the answer! Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. As a therapist, I believe in providing a space where you will feel secure and safe to share those thoughts that continue spinning in your head throughout the day.
Are you struggling to find ways to begin living a happier, secure, and fulfilled life or maybe a better handle on the current situation that keeps standing in the way of your goals? Let me help you through this process of seeking and promoting that self-love and examine your behaviors and how the behaviors of others impact you. You are in control! You have the strength, and you will have the answer! Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. As a therapist, I believe in providing a space where you will feel secure and safe to share those thoughts that continue spinning in your head throughout the day.
I believe in a compassionate and authentic approach to therapy with a strengths-based, holistic model. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and children's and family needs. I also treat depression, adjustment issues, grief, and other mental health disorders. I have training in trauma-focused CBT, family systems, mindfulness and meditation, as well as transpersonal counseling specialties.
I believe in a compassionate and authentic approach to therapy with a strengths-based, holistic model. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and children's and family needs. I also treat depression, adjustment issues, grief, and other mental health disorders. I have training in trauma-focused CBT, family systems, mindfulness and meditation, as well as transpersonal counseling specialties.
Jessika Hobbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Resident with over 3 years of experience working with youths, adults, and families. She specializes in individual and family therapy, addressing various challenges including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, changes in family dynamics, trauma, attachment, and developmental transitions. Jessika has a history of serving those who have previously struggled to find caring clinicians who put their values and beliefs at the center of treatment and validate their experience.
Jessika Hobbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Resident with over 3 years of experience working with youths, adults, and families. She specializes in individual and family therapy, addressing various challenges including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, changes in family dynamics, trauma, attachment, and developmental transitions. Jessika has a history of serving those who have previously struggled to find caring clinicians who put their values and beliefs at the center of treatment and validate their experience.
Connecting to Greatness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Are you struggling with fear? Can't remember the last time you were happy? Habor feelings of worthlessness, shame, or guilt? Are you ready to transform your life?
Are you struggling with fear? Can't remember the last time you were happy? Habor feelings of worthlessness, shame, or guilt? Are you ready to transform your life?
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Anxiety and depression can be a daily struggle that feels isolating and overwhelming. I work with you to build a positive therapeutic relationship in order to find hope and learn ways to feel better. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management. My goal is to help you feel more empowered and connected while learning to be kinder to yourself. We will work together to help you identify and build on your strengths and learn healthy strategies to manage life when it feels difficult.
Anxiety and depression can be a daily struggle that feels isolating and overwhelming. I work with you to build a positive therapeutic relationship in order to find hope and learn ways to feel better. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management. My goal is to help you feel more empowered and connected while learning to be kinder to yourself. We will work together to help you identify and build on your strengths and learn healthy strategies to manage life when it feels difficult.
If you are experiencing a significant life transition, struggling with relationship and/or marital issues, reproductive and postpartum challenges, impaired fertility, difficulty with depression, anxiety, and communication issues then I believe I can be a support to you. If you have experienced trauma I am here to help you. I work very effectively with individuals while utilizing the perspective of the individual within a relational system. I have a special interest in working with first responders and their families and I believe it is a privilege to help those who protect and serve others.
If you are experiencing a significant life transition, struggling with relationship and/or marital issues, reproductive and postpartum challenges, impaired fertility, difficulty with depression, anxiety, and communication issues then I believe I can be a support to you. If you have experienced trauma I am here to help you. I work very effectively with individuals while utilizing the perspective of the individual within a relational system. I have a special interest in working with first responders and their families and I believe it is a privilege to help those who protect and serve others.
Sarah Baillie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Therapy is a special, intimate process through which individuals may heal, evolve, and flourish. Clients who work with me are eager to invest in their wellbeing, growth, and quality of life and relationships.
Therapy is a special, intimate process through which individuals may heal, evolve, and flourish. Clients who work with me are eager to invest in their wellbeing, growth, and quality of life and relationships.
Eileen Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Making the decision to come to therapy and finding someone that can listen without judgment is a great first step in feeling better. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships so that you can better manage life stressors and move through major life transitions. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and specialize in working with clients with addiction, dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Hello and welcome! Making the decision to come to therapy and finding someone that can listen without judgment is a great first step in feeling better. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships so that you can better manage life stressors and move through major life transitions. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and specialize in working with clients with addiction, dual diagnosis, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Mephon Neuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness, or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. I am here to help you get through these struggles in the comfort of your home via Telehealth (Zoom).
It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness, or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. I am here to help you get through these struggles in the comfort of your home via Telehealth (Zoom).
Brooke M Chamberland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Not accepting new clients
With over 15 years of experience in counseling children, adults, couples, and families, I believe in a strengths based, solution focused model for therapeutic intervention. My strengths are in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, specializing in vicarious trauma, personality disorders, and high risk behaviors, but also treat anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. I am dedicated to helping people become motivated for change and guiding them through this process.
With over 15 years of experience in counseling children, adults, couples, and families, I believe in a strengths based, solution focused model for therapeutic intervention. My strengths are in CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, specializing in vicarious trauma, personality disorders, and high risk behaviors, but also treat anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. I am dedicated to helping people become motivated for change and guiding them through this process.
Tamara Perini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Not accepting new clients
Providing confidential psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families ranging from adolescents to older adults. Specializing in treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, adjustment disorders and stress in both a cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approach. I am here to help you through difficult times, such as a divorce, loss of a loved one, or just getting through a rough patch in your life. We will focus on empowerment and self-change to help motivate a more positive, stable, and meaningful life.
Providing confidential psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families ranging from adolescents to older adults. Specializing in treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, adjustment disorders and stress in both a cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approach. I am here to help you through difficult times, such as a divorce, loss of a loved one, or just getting through a rough patch in your life. We will focus on empowerment and self-change to help motivate a more positive, stable, and meaningful life.
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Nick DeCourcey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Leominster, MA 01453 (Online Only)
I also specialize in strategies for overcoming specific obstacles, such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and conflict related to LGBTQIA+ identities.
Do you ever feel like there’s a version of yourself you really want to be, but something's holding you back? I get it, and you’re not alone. There are many reasons that make us want to “be better”, so that we can be more in harmony in our relationships, so that we can be as productive as we want to be in our careers, so that we can be kinder to ourselves and have more confidence. I'm all about helping people figure out who they are and becoming the best version of themselves. I'm here to help you overcome the things that are stopping you from being the "you" you want to be.
I also specialize in strategies for overcoming specific obstacles, such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and conflict related to LGBTQIA+ identities.
Do you ever feel like there’s a version of yourself you really want to be, but something's holding you back? I get it, and you’re not alone. There are many reasons that make us want to “be better”, so that we can be more in harmony in our relationships, so that we can be as productive as we want to be in our careers, so that we can be kinder to ourselves and have more confidence. I'm all about helping people figure out who they are and becoming the best version of themselves. I'm here to help you overcome the things that are stopping you from being the "you" you want to be.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I have a background in cognitive behavior therapy and meditation. I have an interactive style and committed to help people find self compassion. I am committed to serving trans, nonbinary and questioning folks . I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and am culturally informed in this community. I work with teens and adults on an individual basis.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I have a background in cognitive behavior therapy and meditation. I have an interactive style and committed to help people find self compassion. I am committed to serving trans, nonbinary and questioning folks . I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and am culturally informed in this community. I work with teens and adults on an individual basis.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker who has had the joy and honor of helping others for the last ten years. My lived experiences as a woman of color, a former foster child, and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community allows me to connect with others on topics of gender, sexuality, race, intersectionality and more as it relates to everyday life and its challenges. My focus is on helping persons experiencing depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life stressors while working on improving communication skills, building boundaries, and strengthening relationships.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker who has had the joy and honor of helping others for the last ten years. My lived experiences as a woman of color, a former foster child, and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community allows me to connect with others on topics of gender, sexuality, race, intersectionality and more as it relates to everyday life and its challenges. My focus is on helping persons experiencing depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life stressors while working on improving communication skills, building boundaries, and strengthening relationships.
I specialize in working with children and families to help them navigate struggles surrounding relationships, self-esteem, trauma, divorces/breakups, stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ identities, depression, Borderline Personality, life transitions, and developing coping skills through a trauma-informed and structural lens.
I have over 3 years of experience working with youths, adults, and families, specializing in individual and family therapy, addressing various challenges including depression, anxiety, BPD, suicidal ideation, changes in family dynamics, trauma, attachment, and life transitions. I draw on my knowledge of CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy to help clients reach their goals. I truly believe that everyone is capable of change and I promise to help you realize your strengths and support you as you navigate challenges big and small.
I specialize in working with children and families to help them navigate struggles surrounding relationships, self-esteem, trauma, divorces/breakups, stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ identities, depression, Borderline Personality, life transitions, and developing coping skills through a trauma-informed and structural lens.
I have over 3 years of experience working with youths, adults, and families, specializing in individual and family therapy, addressing various challenges including depression, anxiety, BPD, suicidal ideation, changes in family dynamics, trauma, attachment, and life transitions. I draw on my knowledge of CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy to help clients reach their goals. I truly believe that everyone is capable of change and I promise to help you realize your strengths and support you as you navigate challenges big and small.
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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.