LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Marlborough, MA
Dennis Manchester-Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
I am also extremely interested in supporting people of color, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My name is Dennis, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has approximately twenty-five years of experience in the field of Social Work. I take a person-centered approach to treatment always keeping your goals at the forefront. I aim to recognize the inherent strengths within an individual as we move together throughout your healing journey. My treatment modality is Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T) and occasionally tapping into elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (D.B.T). My goal is to create a space that is safe, empowering, and nonjudgmental.
I am also extremely interested in supporting people of color, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My name is Dennis, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has approximately twenty-five years of experience in the field of Social Work. I take a person-centered approach to treatment always keeping your goals at the forefront. I aim to recognize the inherent strengths within an individual as we move together throughout your healing journey. My treatment modality is Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T) and occasionally tapping into elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (D.B.T). My goal is to create a space that is safe, empowering, and nonjudgmental.
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.
depression, or stress from natural life transitions.
Finding a therapist is often as much about the "match" as it is about the skill and experience of the clinician. Many times, we seek therapy when things are at a low point, when things are overwhelming and support is needed most. The reasons and goals of therapy are individual, and its important that they are heard, understood and respected by the clinician, as a therapeutic relationship is collaborative, and built on trust. With over 20 years of experience in the field of helping others, I have found that trusting, genuine connections are an essential base for change to occur. I carefully and compassionately listen to what you
depression, or stress from natural life transitions.
Finding a therapist is often as much about the "match" as it is about the skill and experience of the clinician. Many times, we seek therapy when things are at a low point, when things are overwhelming and support is needed most. The reasons and goals of therapy are individual, and its important that they are heard, understood and respected by the clinician, as a therapeutic relationship is collaborative, and built on trust. With over 20 years of experience in the field of helping others, I have found that trusting, genuine connections are an essential base for change to occur. I carefully and compassionately listen to what you
I welcome people of all races, LGBTQ, religions, and cultures.
*NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED via TELEHEALTH* Ever feel like you have a way to do something, and though it does not work the way it seems like it should, you feel it “works for you?” Do you find that you have a way of behaving and struggle to break free from yourself? I find that humans act in patterns. We think about a problem and act in a way that is the most comfortable to us and tend to repeat these patterns regardless of the result. I work with people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger concerns, separation/loss/grief issues, and people coping with discrimination.
I welcome people of all races, LGBTQ, religions, and cultures.
*NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED via TELEHEALTH* Ever feel like you have a way to do something, and though it does not work the way it seems like it should, you feel it “works for you?” Do you find that you have a way of behaving and struggle to break free from yourself? I find that humans act in patterns. We think about a problem and act in a way that is the most comfortable to us and tend to repeat these patterns regardless of the result. I work with people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger concerns, separation/loss/grief issues, and people coping with discrimination.
Chelsea Randall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
First off, I want to congratulate you on starting your journey to find eternal peace. Finding a new therapist is hard but you're actively making the first steps and that's incredible. Welcome, I'm Chelsea and I'm a LICSW out of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I received my Master's of Social Work from Rhode Island in 2020 and have been practicing clinically since.
First off, I want to congratulate you on starting your journey to find eternal peace. Finding a new therapist is hard but you're actively making the first steps and that's incredible. Welcome, I'm Chelsea and I'm a LICSW out of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I received my Master's of Social Work from Rhode Island in 2020 and have been practicing clinically since.
I work with adults facing challenges with anxiety, grief, life transitions, work stress, burnout, parenting, relationships, and more.
Hi there! I'm a Board-Certified Art Therapist based in Massachusetts, licensed to work with clients in MA, CT, and NY.
I work with adults facing challenges with anxiety, grief, life transitions, work stress, burnout, parenting, relationships, and more.
Hi there! I'm a Board-Certified Art Therapist based in Massachusetts, licensed to work with clients in MA, CT, and NY.
Onyx Counseling established in 2022 offering individual counseling . Appointments with Onyx Clinicians are filling fast so please reach out. The best way to connect is via email or phone, or through the contact portion of www.onyxcounselingcenter.com.
Onyx Counseling established in 2022 offering individual counseling . Appointments with Onyx Clinicians are filling fast so please reach out. The best way to connect is via email or phone, or through the contact portion of www.onyxcounselingcenter.com.
Challenges with attention, memory, executive function, and communication can disrupt work, school, and home life. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety, health conditions, trauma, and mood difficulties often make things worse. Concern for disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions typically calls for a formal neuropsychological evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, provide diagnostic clarity, and determine next steps. This can empower you to secure academic and work accommodations, implement appropriate strategies, and access needed resources.
Challenges with attention, memory, executive function, and communication can disrupt work, school, and home life. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety, health conditions, trauma, and mood difficulties often make things worse. Concern for disorders such as ADHD, autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions typically calls for a formal neuropsychological evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, provide diagnostic clarity, and determine next steps. This can empower you to secure academic and work accommodations, implement appropriate strategies, and access needed resources.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to provide you with the tools and insights you need to move forward.
As a therapist, my ideal client is someone eager to engage in therapy and explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They might face mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship issues involving communication, intimacy, or conflict resolution. Life transitions such as divorce or career changes, along with self-esteem or identity struggles, may also be present. They need understanding, coping strategies, self-awareness, and support. Goals include emotional well-being, improved relationships, personal growth, and life satisfaction. These elements foster a productive therapeutic journey.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to provide you with the tools and insights you need to move forward.
As a therapist, my ideal client is someone eager to engage in therapy and explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They might face mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship issues involving communication, intimacy, or conflict resolution. Life transitions such as divorce or career changes, along with self-esteem or identity struggles, may also be present. They need understanding, coping strategies, self-awareness, and support. Goals include emotional well-being, improved relationships, personal growth, and life satisfaction. These elements foster a productive therapeutic journey.
Deborah V. DeAngelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
Please contact me about my current openings, email is best. I work collaboratively with clients in facing challenges related to life transitions, relational issues, anxiety and depression. I am committed to supporting clients in gaining greater insight and self awareness about feelings, thoughts and internal conflicts that may impact your living a more satisfied life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, ethical and non-judgmental with a focus on encouraging self-compassion/acceptance, identifying strengths and changing patterns. You can make the changes you desire with support, and identifying patterns that keep you stuck.
Please contact me about my current openings, email is best. I work collaboratively with clients in facing challenges related to life transitions, relational issues, anxiety and depression. I am committed to supporting clients in gaining greater insight and self awareness about feelings, thoughts and internal conflicts that may impact your living a more satisfied life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, ethical and non-judgmental with a focus on encouraging self-compassion/acceptance, identifying strengths and changing patterns. You can make the changes you desire with support, and identifying patterns that keep you stuck.
I work with a wide variety of clients – people with depression or anxiety, with histories of trauma, LBGTQ+ people, survivors of domestic violence, neurodiverse folks with ADHD, and lots of other people as well. I've also worked with folks of various different ethnicities, cultures, and personal backgrounds. At the heart of it, what really matters is someone willing to connect with me, in whatever way possible right then, and in the future. I’m an eclectic therapist, which pretty much means I use what’s effective and take from a variety of sources, all in service to helping people recover, grow, change, and blossom.
I work with a wide variety of clients – people with depression or anxiety, with histories of trauma, LBGTQ+ people, survivors of domestic violence, neurodiverse folks with ADHD, and lots of other people as well. I've also worked with folks of various different ethnicities, cultures, and personal backgrounds. At the heart of it, what really matters is someone willing to connect with me, in whatever way possible right then, and in the future. I’m an eclectic therapist, which pretty much means I use what’s effective and take from a variety of sources, all in service to helping people recover, grow, change, and blossom.
If you’re looking to find more balance in your life, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and learn skills for managing life’s challenges, you’ve come to the right place! I believe that therapy needs to be tailored to the specific needs of each individual, and that healing will occur when we are provided an environment of compassion and support combined with evidence-based techniques. We will work together to identify your needs, goals, and strengths, and will build on these strengths to foster growth.
If you’re looking to find more balance in your life, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and learn skills for managing life’s challenges, you’ve come to the right place! I believe that therapy needs to be tailored to the specific needs of each individual, and that healing will occur when we are provided an environment of compassion and support combined with evidence-based techniques. We will work together to identify your needs, goals, and strengths, and will build on these strengths to foster growth.
The challenges we face in life come in all different forms. I want to help anyone who feels they could benefit from a warm, empathetic, connection with another person in order to soothe difficult emotions or try to achieve important goals. I am passionate about getting to know what makes each person unique and how to best meet their specific goals and needs in a way that works for them.
The challenges we face in life come in all different forms. I want to help anyone who feels they could benefit from a warm, empathetic, connection with another person in order to soothe difficult emotions or try to achieve important goals. I am passionate about getting to know what makes each person unique and how to best meet their specific goals and needs in a way that works for them.
*Appointments available for immediate scheduling* CSGB, LLC's Virtual Addictions Treatment team is dedicated to examining unhealthy relationships with substances (including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, video gaming, nicotine and caffeine) and replacing coping strategies that no longer serve our clients, with empowering healthy coping skills. Our counselors are qualified to write recidivism and substance use/misuse reports for those in need.
*Appointments available for immediate scheduling* CSGB, LLC's Virtual Addictions Treatment team is dedicated to examining unhealthy relationships with substances (including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, gambling, video gaming, nicotine and caffeine) and replacing coping strategies that no longer serve our clients, with empowering healthy coping skills. Our counselors are qualified to write recidivism and substance use/misuse reports for those in need.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Marlborough. At our Marlborough clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and medication management.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Marlborough. At our Marlborough clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and medication management.
CSGB, LLC: Virtual Addictions Treatment
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
*Immediate openings for Addictions Counseling* Counseling Services of Greater Boston proudly offers the members of our community a variety of therapeutic modalities so our clients receive the most individualized treatment possible. Our primary clinician is Amanda Bruce, LMHC. Her professional background is diverse, and she is experienced in treating the following issues and populations: family conflict, children and adolescents, eating disorders, trauma recovery, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, low self-esteem, and self-harm behaviors.
*Immediate openings for Addictions Counseling* Counseling Services of Greater Boston proudly offers the members of our community a variety of therapeutic modalities so our clients receive the most individualized treatment possible. Our primary clinician is Amanda Bruce, LMHC. Her professional background is diverse, and she is experienced in treating the following issues and populations: family conflict, children and adolescents, eating disorders, trauma recovery, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, low self-esteem, and self-harm behaviors.
As an Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, I was not cognizant of the impact of mental illness on family and society, until I decided to pursue a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Degree. I believe that societal stigmatization of mental illness, and the shame felt by families who have a loved one with mental illness, makes it difficult for these patients to recover, and live peacefully for the rest of their lives. Psychiatric illness should be treated like a medical illness with no stigma, no blame or shame.
As an Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, I was not cognizant of the impact of mental illness on family and society, until I decided to pursue a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Degree. I believe that societal stigmatization of mental illness, and the shame felt by families who have a loved one with mental illness, makes it difficult for these patients to recover, and live peacefully for the rest of their lives. Psychiatric illness should be treated like a medical illness with no stigma, no blame or shame.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Everyone deserves to have a warm, welcoming and safe place where they can feel heard, empowered and learn ways to live a life full of meaning, happiness, self-love, fulfillment, autonomy and dignity. Do you want to create change in your life? Do you want to learn ways to better cope with difficult situations? Do you want to become the best version of yourself? I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and shine in their purpose, with self-love and confidence. Let me help you with your journey. Services for ages 21+.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Everyone deserves to have a warm, welcoming and safe place where they can feel heard, empowered and learn ways to live a life full of meaning, happiness, self-love, fulfillment, autonomy and dignity. Do you want to create change in your life? Do you want to learn ways to better cope with difficult situations? Do you want to become the best version of yourself? I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and shine in their purpose, with self-love and confidence. Let me help you with your journey. Services for ages 21+.
Please note: I can't take insurance but I have a sliding scale - we will figure something out! - - Everyone has their own strengths and needs, children and adults alike. Sometimes the needs are overwhelming and the strengths are hard to find. Those are times when it helps to have someone who will listen, understand, support, validate, encourage, and help. I believe it's important to honor all emotions as valid and all needs as real. I also believe those needs don't have to define who you are, and that recognizing and accepting something as real - a loss, a child's behaviors - opens the way to start making positive changes.
Please note: I can't take insurance but I have a sliding scale - we will figure something out! - - Everyone has their own strengths and needs, children and adults alike. Sometimes the needs are overwhelming and the strengths are hard to find. Those are times when it helps to have someone who will listen, understand, support, validate, encourage, and help. I believe it's important to honor all emotions as valid and all needs as real. I also believe those needs don't have to define who you are, and that recognizing and accepting something as real - a loss, a child's behaviors - opens the way to start making positive changes.
Eileen Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (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.
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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.