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LGBT therapists in Arlington, MA
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, MA
Arlington residents can access inclusive mental healthcare through Headway's diverse provider network of 631 professionals experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ communities. Flexible scheduling, virtual options, and insurance coverage make quality affirming care accessible and affordable for your wellbeing.
“I specialize in trauma-informed Expressive Arts Therapy, in which I guide clients through visual intermodal art-making to promote reintegration of trauma and self-exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I genuinely care about you and what you're going through and would be extremely humbled and appreciative for you to share your struggles with me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that healing is more powerful when clients feel seen, understood, and heard by someone who relates to their perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative and grounded space where you can show up as you are without pressure to have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides a supportive, safe and collaborative working environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and career counselor. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjusting to college life and career challenges. I also have experience counseling clients with medical illnesses including Long Covid. My therapy style has been described as warm and engaging; I believe in creating a safe space with respect, compassion and open dialogue necessary to building trust.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I help people recover. My essential goal is to help you navigate a deep understanding of your life in order to promote healing, and get more joy and meaning from it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Through compassion, empathy, and a touch of humor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where growth feels natural and rewarding.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I want to empower your change, and consider it a privilege you allowing me as your provider to do so.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work at being open, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who uses an eclectic mix of trauma-focused therapy, IFS, DBT, and CBT—tailoring tools to fit your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a holistic full person approach to meet people where they're at and to match to the specific needs you bring to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“If I have learned one thing over the years working with children and families, is that healing only happens through connection...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about working with people who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I collaborate with my clients to create an open and honest space, where you can feel safe to share, grow and heal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“As an Arab-American who grew up in Lebanon, I bring a deep, personal understanding of what it means to hold multiple cultural narratives and navigate the complexity and beauty that can bring.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am an open-minded, sex-positive, LGBTQ-informed therapist. I work with clients as they navigate relationships; traditional, queer, polyamorous, and many other types.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I tailor therapy to the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapy style is warm, interactive, curious, and collaborative. We'll work together to explore, challenge, and change patterns that may be causing distress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe the best treatment is done when there is a strong therapeutic relationship. I use compassion, humor and strengths based approach to build that alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach as a therapist is more of a non-directive person-centered humanistic style of counseling where the goal is to provide a safe environment to freely learn to navigate life's complexities and know who you are uniquely as an individual...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is calm, culturally sensitive, and direct. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a strength-based approach, offering encouragement and support to help clients along their journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“She then completed a post-doctoral residency at the Mindfulness and Change Group, specializing in treating anxiety and OCD-related disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I prioritize building a trusting therapeutic relationship where we work together to identify your goals, develop effective coping skills, and foster healthier relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges in a way that feels supportive, practical, and meaningful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that people already have the tools within themselves to succeed, find their inner peace, and live up to their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“He/Him/His has over thirty years of experience. He as several specialty care areas in psychotherapy including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused, Grief, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“While I specialize in bipolar disorder and psychosis, I work with individuals and couples wanting to talk about an array of things.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in settings like hospitals, community programs, and corrections.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is straightforward and efficient. I'm here to help you create a life that actually functions and feels aligned.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, and I specialize in supporting those with HIV-related issues, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, and identity-related challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I work from a gender affirming, neurodiversity affirming, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory affirming, and intersectional lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 10 insurance carriers
“My typical course of treatment includes gathering information to better understand your issues, creating a treatment plan together, and then working through that plan to help you achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EMDR therapist and Addictions professional, along with a background in Music and Performance, my unique skill set has assisted many performers in overcoming their performance anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have had clients say to me that they feel validated and heard in our meetings, and that is something I strive for in every client interaction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton, MA, in 2002 and have been helping people with various mental health issues since that time. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing, among other modalities.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“For people who suffer from substance use, I truly believe that most substance abuse is the result self-medication of the underlying mental health and trauma issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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Frequently asked questions
Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you
Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Arlington
Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Arlington, MA starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. You may want help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, or the stress that comes with navigating a world that isn't always affirming. Look for a licensed provider — such as an LICSW, LMHC, psychologist, or psychiatrist — who has specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
When evaluating a provider, read their bio carefully. Many affirming therapists describe their approach, the populations they work with, and whether they have lived experience or specialized training in LGBTQIA+ care. A free phone consultation can help you determine whether a provider's style and perspective feel like the right match before you commit to a session.
Therapy in the Boston metro area can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who is covered by your plan.
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