LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Sudbury, MA
Erika Reimers LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
I’ve supported multiple clients in the LGBTQIA+ community who have had experiences with transitioning, dysphoria, bullying and differences of views with family members.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and their families in their homes and in the community. In addition to working with adolescents and their family's I see young adults ages 18-35 virtually. I do my best work with adolescents who “don’t like therapy” or who have struggled to connect or engage with other therapists in the past. This happens for lots of reasons–but one major one is that sometimes sitting in an office staring at one another just feels too threatening.
I’ve supported multiple clients in the LGBTQIA+ community who have had experiences with transitioning, dysphoria, bullying and differences of views with family members.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and their families in their homes and in the community. In addition to working with adolescents and their family's I see young adults ages 18-35 virtually. I do my best work with adolescents who “don’t like therapy” or who have struggled to connect or engage with other therapists in the past. This happens for lots of reasons–but one major one is that sometimes sitting in an office staring at one another just feels too threatening.
I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Alison Ratner Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
At Child Therapy Boston, we have a passion for working with children, teens, siblings, families and groups. We are confident that we can help individuals and families struggling with diagnoses including ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Attachment. We enjoy working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, family relationships, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, and stress management. We also offer specialized counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth.
At Child Therapy Boston, we have a passion for working with children, teens, siblings, families and groups. We are confident that we can help individuals and families struggling with diagnoses including ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Attachment. We enjoy working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, family relationships, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, and stress management. We also offer specialized counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Everyone struggles sometimes, but you don't have to struggle alone. Offering compassionate, strength-based therapy for adolescents, adults, and their families struggling with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself while learning effective coping and life skills that can help you better navigate these challenges. Dedicated to serving and supporting my LGBTQ+ clients with inclusive, compassionate treatment and gender-affirming care. All sessions via telehealth/video. Superbills available for out of network.
Everyone struggles sometimes, but you don't have to struggle alone. Offering compassionate, strength-based therapy for adolescents, adults, and their families struggling with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself while learning effective coping and life skills that can help you better navigate these challenges. Dedicated to serving and supporting my LGBTQ+ clients with inclusive, compassionate treatment and gender-affirming care. All sessions via telehealth/video. Superbills available for out of network.
Yasmine Sasannejad
Counselor, ATR-BC, LMHC, LPC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776 (Online Only)
I’m an Art Therapist working with adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, transitions, parenting and more. My practice blends traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts to support and empower my clients. I use a gentle and authentic approach to therapy, and believe in meeting each person where they are. I am Queer and ND-affirming, and I have a special interest in supporting clients through burnout, including parents, caregivers and other helping professionals, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
I’m an Art Therapist working with adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, transitions, parenting and more. My practice blends traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts to support and empower my clients. I use a gentle and authentic approach to therapy, and believe in meeting each person where they are. I am Queer and ND-affirming, and I have a special interest in supporting clients through burnout, including parents, caregivers and other helping professionals, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
Your life is a constant juggle, a never-ending to-do list. College, work, family, & unexpected life shifts—your plate is full to the brim. Sometimes, it feels like you're drowning in responsibilities. The weight of it all can be suffocating, leaving you utterly exhausted. You've become a master at putting others' needs first, but who's taking care of you? You keep telling yourself, "It'll be okay," while pushing down the mounting pressure, but deep inside, you're struggling. You wear a brave face but you long for a moment to pause, to be heard, to acknowledge that it's okay to not be okay.
Your life is a constant juggle, a never-ending to-do list. College, work, family, & unexpected life shifts—your plate is full to the brim. Sometimes, it feels like you're drowning in responsibilities. The weight of it all can be suffocating, leaving you utterly exhausted. You've become a master at putting others' needs first, but who's taking care of you? You keep telling yourself, "It'll be okay," while pushing down the mounting pressure, but deep inside, you're struggling. You wear a brave face but you long for a moment to pause, to be heard, to acknowledge that it's okay to not be okay.
Amanda Letts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776 (Online Only)
Beginning therapy can be a daunting process and I hope that I can help getting you started as simple as possible. I utilize an empathetic, strength-based approach, with foundations in DBT and CBT. I believe that each person’s journey is unique and successful treatment happens by meeting the client where they are at and taking a collaborative approach to help them reach their goals. I specialize in working with youth, LGBTQI+, and peri and postpartum individuals.
Beginning therapy can be a daunting process and I hope that I can help getting you started as simple as possible. I utilize an empathetic, strength-based approach, with foundations in DBT and CBT. I believe that each person’s journey is unique and successful treatment happens by meeting the client where they are at and taking a collaborative approach to help them reach their goals. I specialize in working with youth, LGBTQI+, and peri and postpartum individuals.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
Fully Virtual Practice: American stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.
My ideal client is someone who is hoping to gain knowledge, skills, and tools to help them handle difficult thoughts and feelings. This person might have a goal of changing their behavior or managing emotional responses. The ideal client would like to work on their goals by discussing their environment, outside factors, and their own abilities to cope and manage. They are open to new strategies and tools and are honest and open with the clinician.
My ideal client is someone who is hoping to gain knowledge, skills, and tools to help them handle difficult thoughts and feelings. This person might have a goal of changing their behavior or managing emotional responses. The ideal client would like to work on their goals by discussing their environment, outside factors, and their own abilities to cope and manage. They are open to new strategies and tools and are honest and open with the clinician.
I provide a safe, open environment to talk about any and all experiences or feelings. Some clients come for help through a short time period, or want to look at longer term issues and to make changes in their lives. Sometimes, it is simply to talk with an unbiased, nonjudgmental listener. Whichever it may be, I am privileged to take the journey with you.
I provide a safe, open environment to talk about any and all experiences or feelings. Some clients come for help through a short time period, or want to look at longer term issues and to make changes in their lives. Sometimes, it is simply to talk with an unbiased, nonjudgmental listener. Whichever it may be, I am privileged to take the journey with you.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776 (Online Only)
When was the last time that you felt truly listened to, heard & understood? You more than likely talk to many people throughout your day but how often are you making connections with others that feel truly authentic? Many people are currently feeling isolated even when surrounded by others because they do not have someone in their life creating a welcoming and safe space that allows them to feel comfortable enough to share their worries & struggles. Therapy can be this place, where building a trusting relationship with a compassionate practitioner can allow you to feel seen & can support improvements in your health & well-being.
When was the last time that you felt truly listened to, heard & understood? You more than likely talk to many people throughout your day but how often are you making connections with others that feel truly authentic? Many people are currently feeling isolated even when surrounded by others because they do not have someone in their life creating a welcoming and safe space that allows them to feel comfortable enough to share their worries & struggles. Therapy can be this place, where building a trusting relationship with a compassionate practitioner can allow you to feel seen & can support improvements in your health & well-being.
Are anxiety, perfectionism, or overwhelming stress weighing you down? I help high-functioning individuals, including professionals and students, find balance, ease anxiety, and overcome perfectionism, all while maintaining high performance. I also specialize in helping individuals manage health conditions, cope with grief, or navigate caregiving stress. I’m here to provide compassionate, personalized support. Together, we can reduce emotional distress and enhance your well-being. You deserve expert care in a warm, supportive environment where you feel truly understood.
Are anxiety, perfectionism, or overwhelming stress weighing you down? I help high-functioning individuals, including professionals and students, find balance, ease anxiety, and overcome perfectionism, all while maintaining high performance. I also specialize in helping individuals manage health conditions, cope with grief, or navigate caregiving stress. I’m here to provide compassionate, personalized support. Together, we can reduce emotional distress and enhance your well-being. You deserve expert care in a warm, supportive environment where you feel truly understood.
I primarily work with tween and teen girls ages in 6th grade and up. I also provide parenting consultation and support. I see kids typically experiencing anxiety, stress, peer difficulties, family complexities, and/or low self-esteem. My style is based on being an approachable, funny, and down-to-earth adult who your child can trust. My job is not to solve their problems but to help them develop the tools to do so themselves without experiencing high-stress levels. I have a specialty in the behavioral approaches to child and teen weight loss for kids struggling with overweight or obesity.
I primarily work with tween and teen girls ages in 6th grade and up. I also provide parenting consultation and support. I see kids typically experiencing anxiety, stress, peer difficulties, family complexities, and/or low self-esteem. My style is based on being an approachable, funny, and down-to-earth adult who your child can trust. My job is not to solve their problems but to help them develop the tools to do so themselves without experiencing high-stress levels. I have a specialty in the behavioral approaches to child and teen weight loss for kids struggling with overweight or obesity.
Larry Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Larry specializes in counseling children of all ages, teens, young adults, adults, and families. Larry effectively helps even the very young child and clients of all ages with their emotional and/or behavioral challenges. His passion, expertise, and genuine interest is so needed, when many of our youth are longing for someone they can talk to, connect with, and feel their voice is understood. Working with the entire family providing family counseling takes a very special ability, as does helping parents navigate challenges, this is Larry's expertise.
Larry specializes in counseling children of all ages, teens, young adults, adults, and families. Larry effectively helps even the very young child and clients of all ages with their emotional and/or behavioral challenges. His passion, expertise, and genuine interest is so needed, when many of our youth are longing for someone they can talk to, connect with, and feel their voice is understood. Working with the entire family providing family counseling takes a very special ability, as does helping parents navigate challenges, this is Larry's expertise.
Caitlin Noone, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776 (Online Only)
When beginning therapy, you may feel hopeful, anxious, or uncertain. My first priority as a therapist is to help you feel at ease. Therapy is a place where you should be able to be your authentic self without fear of judgement. My approach is casual, warm, and friendly. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and/or relationship issues. I am an inclusive and affirming therapist supporting all individuals and identities.
When beginning therapy, you may feel hopeful, anxious, or uncertain. My first priority as a therapist is to help you feel at ease. Therapy is a place where you should be able to be your authentic self without fear of judgement. My approach is casual, warm, and friendly. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and/or relationship issues. I am an inclusive and affirming therapist supporting all individuals and identities.
Accepting new clients as of July 2023... Many therapists are able to listen, teach skills or offer advice. More than that, a truly skillful therapist guides you through the process of change. I would work with you to see what gets in your way, overcome those barriers and build real, lasting change.
Accepting new clients as of July 2023... Many therapists are able to listen, teach skills or offer advice. More than that, a truly skillful therapist guides you through the process of change. I would work with you to see what gets in your way, overcome those barriers and build real, lasting change.
Immediate openings with night and weekend availability. If you are ready to make some changes in your life, I am here to help. I work with individuals who find that everyday stress, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, medical concerns such as chronic illness, and/or symptoms of ADD/ADHD get in their way and feel overwhelming. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and use your strengths to help you make lasting changes, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space to help you work on personal growth. I believe change is always possible if you’re willing to take the first steps. Please email for faster response.
Immediate openings with night and weekend availability. If you are ready to make some changes in your life, I am here to help. I work with individuals who find that everyday stress, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, medical concerns such as chronic illness, and/or symptoms of ADD/ADHD get in their way and feel overwhelming. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and use your strengths to help you make lasting changes, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space to help you work on personal growth. I believe change is always possible if you’re willing to take the first steps. Please email for faster response.
I am patient and experienced in providing supportive, dynamic therapy for individuals and couples, whether short-term work around a focused goal, or longer-term therapy to explore complex issues. If you are experiencing emotional distress or uncertainty about how to move forward in life, I can help you to identify what is actually causing the frustration, depression, anxiety, or marital problems. We do this together by exploring your unique history of life experiences, making connections among the emotions, thoughts, behavior patterns, and significant relationships in your life.
I am patient and experienced in providing supportive, dynamic therapy for individuals and couples, whether short-term work around a focused goal, or longer-term therapy to explore complex issues. If you are experiencing emotional distress or uncertainty about how to move forward in life, I can help you to identify what is actually causing the frustration, depression, anxiety, or marital problems. We do this together by exploring your unique history of life experiences, making connections among the emotions, thoughts, behavior patterns, and significant relationships in your life.
Sarah Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776 (Online Only)
You work hard to keep it all together on the outside, so people don't see that inside you often feel shaky and exhausted. It's true you've achieved a lot in your life, but that doesn't stop you from feeling you don't belong, aren't enough. It may feel like anxiety, co-dependency, and low self-esteem have been a part of your life for as long as you can remember. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to connect with a sense of ease and self-love so you can enjoy the success you've earned. You're ready to let your whole messy, complicated, beautiful self be known and loved in close, lasting relationships. I can help!
You work hard to keep it all together on the outside, so people don't see that inside you often feel shaky and exhausted. It's true you've achieved a lot in your life, but that doesn't stop you from feeling you don't belong, aren't enough. It may feel like anxiety, co-dependency, and low self-esteem have been a part of your life for as long as you can remember. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to connect with a sense of ease and self-love so you can enjoy the success you've earned. You're ready to let your whole messy, complicated, beautiful self be known and loved in close, lasting relationships. I can help!
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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.