LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Woburn, MA
LGBTQ teens and adults don't avoid help because "they won't understand", I do; reach out.
Hello, congratulations on taking the first step to taking care of you, I know it's not always easy. If you have a child or are a teen, adult or family looking for a judgement free, confidential, comfortable space you've come to the right place. My background and specialty areas focus on the challenges facing individuals and families who have faced trauma, understanding the unique aspects of the LGBTQ community and the many benefits of clinical hypnosis. Schedule an intake today and start feeling positive about yourself and or your family life.
LGBTQ teens and adults don't avoid help because "they won't understand", I do; reach out.
Hello, congratulations on taking the first step to taking care of you, I know it's not always easy. If you have a child or are a teen, adult or family looking for a judgement free, confidential, comfortable space you've come to the right place. My background and specialty areas focus on the challenges facing individuals and families who have faced trauma, understanding the unique aspects of the LGBTQ community and the many benefits of clinical hypnosis. Schedule an intake today and start feeling positive about yourself and or your family life.
I am passionate about working with women, the queer community, trauma survivors, & people struggling with personality disorders.
I strongly believe that everyone should have a safe space where they feel accepted and supported for who they are. Human beings possess an incredible capacity for growth, and I am passionate about facilitating this journey. I believe that self-improvement is fundamental to navigating life's complexities and empowering individuals to take charge of their lives. However, it's common to encounter obstacles that hinder personal growth, and facing these challenges alone can be overwhelming. As a therapist, I prioritize building a trusting and supportive therapeutic alliance with my clients to address their unique needs.
I am passionate about working with women, the queer community, trauma survivors, & people struggling with personality disorders.
I strongly believe that everyone should have a safe space where they feel accepted and supported for who they are. Human beings possess an incredible capacity for growth, and I am passionate about facilitating this journey. I believe that self-improvement is fundamental to navigating life's complexities and empowering individuals to take charge of their lives. However, it's common to encounter obstacles that hinder personal growth, and facing these challenges alone can be overwhelming. As a therapist, I prioritize building a trusting and supportive therapeutic alliance with my clients to address their unique needs.
I work with clients facing a range of issues, including grief and trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflict, self-harm, self-regulation difficulties, and experiences of oppression. I see therapy as collaborative, and work together with clients to address their needs in an individualized way. I would be a good fit for clients seeking a warm, supportive relationship with their therapist, with any amount of prior therapy experience (whether it it is your first time in therapy or you have been in therapy for years). I specialize in work with LGBTQIA+ clients, and welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.
I work with clients facing a range of issues, including grief and trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflict, self-harm, self-regulation difficulties, and experiences of oppression. I see therapy as collaborative, and work together with clients to address their needs in an individualized way. I would be a good fit for clients seeking a warm, supportive relationship with their therapist, with any amount of prior therapy experience (whether it it is your first time in therapy or you have been in therapy for years). I specialize in work with LGBTQIA+ clients, and welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.
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.
Kelin Dickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801
Waitlist for new clients
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
My commitment to a person-centered approach leads me to seek clients who seek a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect, collaboration, and tailored interventions. For individuals who have experienced trauma, whether through interpersonal violence or other traumatic events, my trauma-informed approach can create a safe and supportive space for clients to process and heal from their experiences.
My commitment to a person-centered approach leads me to seek clients who seek a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect, collaboration, and tailored interventions. For individuals who have experienced trauma, whether through interpersonal violence or other traumatic events, my trauma-informed approach can create a safe and supportive space for clients to process and heal from their experiences.
Sheillanne Wambui
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Welcome. I provide a supportive safe space to facilitate growth and healing. In my years of experience, I have worked with clients in different stages of their mental health journey. I tailor my therapeutic style to the client's individual needs.
Welcome. I provide a supportive safe space to facilitate growth and healing. In my years of experience, I have worked with clients in different stages of their mental health journey. I tailor my therapeutic style to the client's individual needs.
Christian Orr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the Boston University School of Social Work in 2013. Since that time, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma related disorders and providing compassionate and effective care.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the Boston University School of Social Work in 2013. Since that time, I have worked with a diverse range of clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma related disorders and providing compassionate and effective care.
It is part of the human experience that things can and will pop up to derail our trajectory, creating barriers in areas where we had no difficulty before. I have spent much of my career working with people who, for one reason or another, have had their trajectory derailed and are working to get back on track. As difficult as it might be, looking for a therapist who is a good fit is one of the most important steps in the process of beginning to take your life back. I'm so glad you're here.
It is part of the human experience that things can and will pop up to derail our trajectory, creating barriers in areas where we had no difficulty before. I have spent much of my career working with people who, for one reason or another, have had their trajectory derailed and are working to get back on track. As difficult as it might be, looking for a therapist who is a good fit is one of the most important steps in the process of beginning to take your life back. I'm so glad you're here.
Clear and Centered Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801
Feeling depressed, anxious, and unable to concentrate. Perhaps your life isn't going in the direction you had hoped it would. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make all the difference. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and draw upon solution focused treatment to help you start living the life you love. I invite you to call for an initial free phone consult. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
Feeling depressed, anxious, and unable to concentrate. Perhaps your life isn't going in the direction you had hoped it would. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make all the difference. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and draw upon solution focused treatment to help you start living the life you love. I invite you to call for an initial free phone consult. I work with children, adults, couples and families.
I've worked with clients with oppositional defiant disorder, or other symptoms of a conduct disorder. In addition, I have worked with clients who have both Anxiety and Depression. Since working with these clients more extensively I am comfortable in treating their mental health. Typically, with my clients, they are struggling with understanding and expressing their emotions. My objective is help them truly understand how their negative thoughts are affecting their emotions and behaviors
I've worked with clients with oppositional defiant disorder, or other symptoms of a conduct disorder. In addition, I have worked with clients who have both Anxiety and Depression. Since working with these clients more extensively I am comfortable in treating their mental health. Typically, with my clients, they are struggling with understanding and expressing their emotions. My objective is help them truly understand how their negative thoughts are affecting their emotions and behaviors
We are a proud member of the Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics with a mission to transform lives through high quality, easily accessible psychiatry and therapy services.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
We are a proud member of the Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics with a mission to transform lives through high quality, easily accessible psychiatry and therapy services.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Hannah Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801
I am passionate about helping people learn how to cope with the stress and unpredictability of life. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders with extensive experience working across all levels of care in hospital, community mental health, university, and non profit settings. I believe that therapy should be hard work while allowing space for humor, curiosity, compassion, and care.
I am passionate about helping people learn how to cope with the stress and unpredictability of life. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders with extensive experience working across all levels of care in hospital, community mental health, university, and non profit settings. I believe that therapy should be hard work while allowing space for humor, curiosity, compassion, and care.
Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill his/her potential and be the person he/she wants to be. We would like to be a part of this process, the process of success and happiness, the process of rising from our aches like a Phoenix rises from its ashes.
"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill his/her potential and be the person he/she wants to be. We would like to be a part of this process, the process of success and happiness, the process of rising from our aches like a Phoenix rises from its ashes.
Maria Knight
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with teens and adults. Most of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, depression as well as general life stressors. I believe that a person is greatly effected by their environment. People have an innate drive to do better, to want better and to be better. Sometimes this drive gets blocked by life changes, stress, transitions, negative energy and/or relationships with others. I hope to help people become a better version of themselves.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with teens and adults. Most of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, depression as well as general life stressors. I believe that a person is greatly effected by their environment. People have an innate drive to do better, to want better and to be better. Sometimes this drive gets blocked by life changes, stress, transitions, negative energy and/or relationships with others. I hope to help people become a better version of themselves.
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.
Todays’ challenges can seem overwhelming. Many find that their “typical tools” of coping are just not getting them through the day anymore. I am a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience helping people gain insights into their life that help them to not just survive but to thrive. I work collaboratively with clients to help remove barriers that are getting in the way of who they want to be and the life they want to live. I use a non-judgmental and engaging style to help create insights to cultivate the right skills, find meaning and create a pathway forward with my clients.
Todays’ challenges can seem overwhelming. Many find that their “typical tools” of coping are just not getting them through the day anymore. I am a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience helping people gain insights into their life that help them to not just survive but to thrive. I work collaboratively with clients to help remove barriers that are getting in the way of who they want to be and the life they want to live. I use a non-judgmental and engaging style to help create insights to cultivate the right skills, find meaning and create a pathway forward with my clients.
Inspired Consciousness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Reaching out for support can be challenging, but you deserve the space to explore your thoughts and emotions. We are here to assist you through the process. You are not alone!
Reaching out for support can be challenging, but you deserve the space to explore your thoughts and emotions. We are here to assist you through the process. You are not alone!
Amanda Urato, LMHC, Anxiety Specialist
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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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.