Therapists Who Specialize in Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community

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The mental health professionals listed below specialize in treating the mental health concerns of members of the LGBTQIA+ community with sensitivity and understanding. LGBTQIA+ people experience various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, at a higher rate than those who aren’t part of the community.

Pete Wolf Franzen

Pete Wolf Franzen

Portland

Maine

Pete Wolf Franzen

Portland

Maine

***I am currently full and not accepting new clients. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to be added to my waitlist or want to talk about LGBTQAI+ friendly referrals. *** My approach is focused on what your experiences feel like and mean to you. I believe that therapy is best facilitated by forming a trusting relationship within a safe environment where you are able to explore and connect wit...
Brittany S. Lewis

Brittany S. Lewis

Houston

Texas

Brittany S. Lewis

Houston

Texas

As your therapist and advocate, it is my goal to assist in navigating through life’s daily challenges. Picture being in a world where you didn’t have to travel alone. A world where you can feel safe and without judgment. Although stressors are inevitable, imagine changing your cognitions in order to handle the worlds sometime unfair yet intrinsic problems. Remember, you have not reached and...

Emily Zimmer

You are the expert of your life. As a therapist, I am here to learn from you and to offer you an objective view of yourself, including your strengths, which we will build from. I believe in a very person-centered approach to therapy where we work together to identify goals and to formulate a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. I utilize treatment techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Ther...

Paige Pattenaude

I believe that working together to create a collaborative approach is vital to a therapeutic relationship. I recognize that it takes courage to seek help--with that in mind, I treat my clients with respect, an open mind, and dignity. The truth is, we all have our own story to tell, and we all need help at least once in our lives, whether we want to admit it or not. To achieve their full potenti...
Alpenglow Center

Alpenglow Center

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Alpenglow Center

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Are you feeling the strain of prolonged social distancing? Is your relationship with your partner or child tense due to sheltering-in-place? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a relationship? Are you feeling overwhelmed/anxious/depressed because of all the uncertainty? Are you, or do you love, an Essential Worker/Healthcare Provider coping with trauma/exceptional...

Elizabeth Gross

Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse individuals, young adults, and families coping with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and substance abuse. I have a deep passion for children and families affected by trauma; I enjoy working with these individuals to celebrate strengths, repair attachment bonds, and to improve overall wellbeing. I now utilize play therapy to assist child...

Debbie Smith

Sometimes life isn't fair and feels like someone changed the rules midway or the rules are somehow different for others besides you. Talking with friends helps some but they mostly agree that it isn't fair and that's not much help. Whether it's trouble in your relationships or past hurts, there is help and hope for peace. I specialize in EMDR and marriage counseling using the Gottman Method. Bo...

Gail Castle

Counseling ONLINE is secure and HIPPA compliant. Please reach out to receive the help you need and deserve. During this time of uncertainty, as the COVID-19 virus is impacting our lives, I want to encourage you that getting help from a counselor can give you support and assurance that you are not alone. Counseling offers hope and a pathway for healing. Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed o...

Kate Pooley

Like many people, you may be feeling sad, anxious or alone. These feelings can be overwhelming. You may be struggling with self-esteem, relationship challenges, or a general lack of fulfillment. You want to feel better, but where do you start? I use an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals. Based on attachment science, EFT is a structured therapy designed...

Stephanie McCarthy

**Currently full and not accepting new clients** My ideal client is someone who is looking for a compassionate and caring space to share their story. I believe it is important to work together in order to help you reach your goals. Everyone is the expert of his or her own experience; my role is to be a support to you in your process. I work with a strengths-based approach that focuses on the...

Gail L. Grandela – Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC

I am passionate and optimistic in my therapeutic approach with couples, families, and individuals (adolescents/adults) who struggle with issues that affect their daily functioning. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves, to highlight strengths, positive traits, hopeful patterns, and encourage the potential that emerges during the therapeutic process. Life today is stressful unde...

Carrie K. Brooks

Carrie received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a conditional clinical license (LMSW-CC). She has been working with individuals and groups in a therapeutic setting for over six years, most recently at The Island Institute for Trauma Recovery in downtown Biddeford. In addition to her clinical experience she is...

Leah Elvitsky, LMFT

Are you feeling not good enough, guilty, confused, sensitive, anxious, or depressed? If you are going through a major life transition and can use a therapist who empowers you, gets you energized about life, helps you find your emotional balance and helps you see your transition from a different point of view then let’s get started! In therapy, I can help you to focus on your goals, teach you ho...

Alyssa K Hickey

I focus on individualized-care by working together with you to promote holistic healing and build resiliency. I am passionate about working with children, pre-teens, teenagers, and adults struggling with an array of mental health needs including depression, anxiety, recent adjustments and stress, self-injury, suicidality, complex trauma, and family conflict. I value authentic and genuine...

Allison R Aquinto

I provide face-to-face online individual therapy, relationship counseling, and family therapy. For over a decade, I have worked with children, adolescents, and families both in the therapeutic setting and within the school system, helping clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve communication skills, develop positive and effective coping skills, and navigate stressors...