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LGBT therapists in Manchester, CT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Manchester, CT

Finding an LGBTQIA-affirming therapist in Manchester doesn't have to be difficult. Headway offers a diverse network of 346 licensed providers ready to support your mental health with warmth and acceptance. Many providers offer free consultations and have availability within the next two weeks.

Syrita Braswell-O'Neal

Syrita Braswell-O'Neal

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who shows up warm, real, and easy to talk to, while still being honest and direct when it matters.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Shifreen

Amanda Shifreen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe my calling is to help moms move out of survival mode and into a regulated nervous system, finding a true flow state, not just on a yoga mat, but in the middle of your actual, daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jason Nicholsen

Jason Nicholsen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker who believes therapy should feel like a collaborative, honest, and supportive space—not another place where you feel judged or like you need to have it all figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiana Burdick

Tiana Burdick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe real growth comes from honesty paired with support, so I offer both: a space where you feel understood and validated, and guidance that helps you gain insight, build new skills, and move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A, Lpc

Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A, Lpc

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Samantha utilizes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pauline Parkes

Pauline Parkes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life, by applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or your just ready to move in a new direction in your life. Live life, free your mind..


Amongst my areas of expertise are individual, couples and families; bereavement; anxiety and depression. My approach is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively addressing personal life challenges. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client,


At the core of my practice is my work with African Americans, addressing colorism and internalized racism and how it affect your interpersonal relationships. Helping clients recognize how the complexion of your skin plays a role in who you become, how you are viewed and how it affects your mood.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling

Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a solution focused Harm Reduction therapist utilizing strength based, self empowerment treatment methods.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Verona Gordon-Khouri

Verona Gordon-Khouri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wethersfield, CT


“I believe in creating a respectful environment. Treating clients with respect, integrity, and compassion are my priorities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Pacific Giordano

Pacific Giordano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is a trauma-focused approach focusing on removing barriers past trauma poses to improve mental, emotional, physical and social well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Deramo

Danielle Deramo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work from an emotionally driven place. What that means is together we will explore your feelings & peel away the layers until we figure out what is happening inside to trigger these negative emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Troland

Sara Troland

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, reflective, and open minded. I strive to create an environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected — without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Lande

Stephen Lande

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I know what it is to sit in the session as the client, do the work, process and sit in uncomfortable feelings, talk about difficult and complex situations...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Naina Rana

Naina Rana

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Reinschmidt

Nicole Reinschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered while recognizing the strengths and progress you may overlook in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Bergeron

Tara Bergeron

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will not talk down to you, tell you what you "should" do, or judge you for your past or future choices, I will connect with you authentically and be 100% present in our time together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jay Souza-Erlandson

Jay Souza-Erlandson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with adults who have experienced betrayal trauma, including those in the LGBTQ+ community who have faced rejection or violence during their coming-out process, as well as military service members and veterans coping with...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronella Ellis

Ronella Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a grounded, compassionate presence that honors each client's lived experience, identity, and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Savashia Harris

Savashia Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a warm, empathetic, strength-based approach to therapy that considers the whole person (mind, body, and spirit).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Indra Keliuotis

Indra Keliuotis

Therapist

Virtual • Stamford, CT


“My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful events and helping them re-discover their passion and purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Barbara Joan Segura

Barbara Joan Segura

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With over 30 years of experience in psychology, sociology, grief counseling, and substance misuse treatment, I bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Neophytos Papaneophytou

Dr. Neophytos Papaneophytou

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


See my website, or my "Psychology Today" page for further: DrNeo.US

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Viara

Katherine Viara

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lizabeth Mason

Lizabeth Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shelton, CT


“I have attachment, anti racist/feminist, and psychodynamic therapy training which really means that I think about how relationships and privilege status impact my client's inner world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline LaBonte

Jacqueline LaBonte

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe deepening ones understanding of themselves leads to clarity of both large and small changes that can be made and worked toward to move towards a more fulfilled life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Kathy Cosgrove

Dr. Kathy Cosgrove

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the therapy process has two steps (which can occur simultaneously). The first step in therapy is to manage the reason you started therapy by developing coping strategies, processing feelings, and addressing ways of thinking that get in the...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jill Chaus Carnes

Jill Chaus Carnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I have over 25 years of experience, working with teens, young adults, adult women and men, with anxiety and depression, including folks with different abilities such as ADHD, autism and physical challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher McCarthy

Christopher McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am certified and trained in several treatment modalities including CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPT, humanistic, ACT, mind-body approaches, and others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elizabeth Allen

Dr. Elizabeth Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christie Fiori

Christie Fiori

Therapist

Virtual • Berlin, CT


“I aim to create a space that feels steady, supportive, and grounded—where your experiences are taken seriously and explored with care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shomari Beamon

Shomari Beamon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ryan Price

Ryan Price

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I offer counseling that empowers you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength. You can access professional support wherever you are, without the need to travel or disrupt your busy schedule.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nadirah Langston

Nadirah Langston

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the most important part of the therapeutic process is the connection between client and clinician.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keri Jakubowski

Keri Jakubowski

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My approach has a Person Centered focus based on an individual's unique characteristics, goals and principles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elyse Daignault

Elyse Daignault

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am strength focused and let clients focus on their goals. I use humor and work hard to help clients feel comfortable with the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chelsea Victor

Chelsea Victor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have been working in the mental health field for over 14 years and have been an independently licensed clinician for over five years.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Destiny Henkel

Destiny Henkel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize a trauma informed and somatic-focused approach to care which focuses on the connection between mind and body...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Milaney

Kimberly Milaney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Hartford, CT


“Kimberly's approach to treatment is built on empathy and transparency toward developing a therapeutic rapport by actively listening to clients' needs with an open mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julianne Kivlin

Julianne Kivlin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned with who you are. Many of my clients are insightful, sensitive, and capable, yet struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, ADHD, or relationship challenges. You may be used to caring for others, masking your needs, or pushing through instead of feeling supported. You’re looking for therapy that feels safe, real, and validating — not judgmental or distant — and you want to better understand yourself, your emotions, and your relationships.

I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches. I work collaboratively to help clients understand emotional and relational patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and build self-trust and healthier connections. My practice is affirming of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ identities.

Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. I offer a supportive, honest, and affirming space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationships, identity, or emotional overwhelm, you deserve therapy that feels human, safe, and respectful of who you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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