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LGBT therapists in New Haven, CT
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New Haven, CT
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in New Haven with 376 licensed providers who create affirming, open-minded spaces for mental health support. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating relationships, or addressing life transitions, our network of warm and creative providers offers flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With free consultations available and sessions starting as low as $0 through insurance, you can find the right fit for your journey.
“My style is conversational and down-to-earth- I want therapy to feel like an honest, supportive dialogue, not a clinical interview.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in Reproductive and Maternal Mental Health...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in supporting high performers who wrestle with anxiety and the risk of burnout, guiding them toward strategies to regain their equilibrium.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a bilingual Latinx POC clinician with extensive education, training, and clinical experience in psychotherapy and social work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a supportive and empowering therapist. I provide a warm and supportive environment that stresses collaboration, mutual respect and trust.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor
Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I show up for my clients with compassion and genuine curiosity, recognizing that each individual's story is unique and deserving of attention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is active, collaborative, and insight-oriented — I help you identify the roots of your struggles, develop healthier ways of relating, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I help people develop their personal insight, self-esteem, motivation, and identify coping skills that meet their specific needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I work collaboratively with people to better understand the patterns of behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that contribute to our distress and develop concrete skills to feel content and enjoy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I hold advanced training in positive psychology, which shapes how I think about growth, resilience, and what it truly means to flourish — not just cope.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am especially passionate about supporting high achievers, healthcare professionals, first responders, counselors, and other helping professionals who may be experiencing burnout, chronic stress, perfectionism, or compassion fatigue.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to understand why we got here, examine negative patterns, and then move into solutions, coping, and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mental healthcare has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am committed to helping others. My therapeutic style builds on my compassionate, empathetic, and attentive nature. In the past, I have worked well with clients with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, personality and/or mood disorders. I genuinely care about the people who entrust me within my therapy practice and consider being a therapist one of the greatest privileges of my life.
*Former clients are welcome to reach out if they want to resume therapy, even if I do not have scheduled openings on Headway.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; they open our emotional pathways to inform us of the need and time for change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where you can share what you feel vulnerable and secure.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
I have been a mental health clinician for over 20 years and have worked with many people to help them be their preferred self. I am licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi I am Dr. Tricia Rampersad. I earned my BA in Communications & Journalism at Fairleigh Dickinson University, MA in Counseling Psychology at NJ City University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University.
I have over 15 + of experience treating adults with depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders. I also enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ communities.
Training: Berkeley CBT Clinic, NJ Medical Center, Alameda Health System.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hi! My name is Afia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an earned Masters degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector and have explored, incorporated and utilized many of the skills I gained from community and health settings to enhance myself as a therapist.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of sitting with people through some of life's hardest moments: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the pain of racism and loss. My goal is to build a real connection with you, so you never feel alone in figuring this out. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges, I bring a warm, direct, and genuine approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where all emotions and forms of expression are welcomed and encouraged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in helping roles—whether you're a healthcare worker, first responder, therapist, educator, or anyone whose profession asks you to hold space for others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My practice centers women of color and BIPOC communities, with a focus on life transitions, career challenges, generational trauma, workplace stress, and interpersonal relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Aretha creates a safe, supportive space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented with the use of specific evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Her specialty is assessment and crisis management. She has had multiple opportunities to work with individuals in all stages of life and degrees of illness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be more than just a space to vent — it should help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhealthy emotional patterns, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My own experience with depression, and the change that followed when I began to see human experience in a new way, has deeply shaped both my life and my work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing happens through connection, compassion, and self-expression, and I bring warmth and curiosity to every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using a holistic approach that's specifically tailored to you, I specialize in helping adults struggling with anxiety, low confidence, and relationship issues learn to put themselves first by setting healthy boundaries and lead more fulfilling lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a direct approach to assisting people. I believe in full and effective methods of communication.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, cognitive and insight-oriented work, and practical skills when helpful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My style is nurturing, non-judgmental, and attuned to nuance. I work from a non-pathological, trauma-informed framework.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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