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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Danbury, CT

Finding culturally affirming mental health care in Danbury is now easier with Headway's expansive network. Our 375 providers include specialists experienced with LGBTQIA mental health, offering flexible talk therapy and medication management options. The average client saves 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.

Dr. Lauren Carney

Dr. Lauren Carney

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • New Haven, CT


“My approach to therapy is empathic and warm. I strive to understand and respect your unique experiences, values, and identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hamden, CT


“Before becoming a therapist, I spent years working in highly regulated corporate environments... This experience allows me to connect with clients navigating workplace stress, burnout, leadership challenges, and major life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Haven, CT


“Joey provides compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care rooted in a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Juli Cioffi-Smith

Juli Cioffi-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Haven, CT


Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a Social Worker with over 20 years experience treatment children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I have honored to help my clients travel their individual paths in order to feel better about their worlds. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.

I've been trained in various treatment options but I know it all comes back to the relationship we build together. As your therapist, I hope to provide you with support, strategies and gentle though direct, feedback and reflection. And most likely there will be some humor thrown in because sometimes the work we will do together needs it!

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southington, CT


“Rather than "fixing" problems, she works alongside clients to help them reframe perspectives, strengthen coping strategies, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenece Hill-White

Jenece Hill-White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington, CT


“I will encourage clients to stand in their truth and be willing to be a productive part of their change process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Douglas Zelisko

Dr. Douglas Zelisko

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • West Hartford, CT


I am Dr. Douglas Zelisko (often affectionately referred to as "Dr. Z"), a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to holistic and integrative mental health care. My educational background includes degrees from Amherst College and St. George's University School of Medicine, followed by a Psychiatry residency at the UConn School of Medicine.

I specialize in treating adults with a wide range of issues, specifically:

  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Focus / ADHD
  • Physical ailments related to mental health

My practice is unique in that I combine traditional psychiatric expertise with holistic methods to treat the "whole you"—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just addressing symptoms.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valerie Adomaitis

Valerie Adomaitis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My therapeutic style is approachable, humorous, and open-minded, tailored to meet individual client needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Benjamin. With over 25 years of experience, I help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve emotional well-being. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other life challenges.

My approach is personalized, collaborative, and focused on meaningful, lasting growth. I help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for everyday life.

Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and engaging—I bring honesty, humor, and compassion to create a space where you can grow, heal, and be yourself. Book with me here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Helena Morris

Helena Morris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach my work from a person-centered model, acknowledging inner strength of people I worked with, helping them reach their most mental health state of mind through medication and therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yulan Menzie-Hackney

Yulan Menzie-Hackney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that therapy is a journey - a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christie Jones

Christie Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello, my name is Christie Jones and I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, licensed to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. I have been clinically licensed for 12 years and have a variety of experience working with many different people from different walks of life. My approach to therapy is very direct. I am warm and compassionate and do my best to help my clients lead functional and productive lives.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mamata Hotha

Mamata Hotha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you adjust to your new 'normal' and to restore your mental health to a place where you can cope and function effectively regardless of circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Gayle

Melissa Gayle

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I emphasize the importance of self-care while helping you build self-awareness to foster growth and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Rooney

Lauren Rooney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


If you've lost someone to suicide, you know that grief doesn't fit neatly into a box, and finding a therapist who truly understands that kind of loss can feel impossible. I've spent my career doing crisis work alongside police departments and mobile crisis units, and I specialize in working with people navigating suicide loss, as well as first responders and fellow mental health professionals who carry more than most people realize. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Tallant

Carol Tallant

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My expertise is working primarily with female identifying individuals who have survived sexual trauma, childhood related abuse, and other forms of interpersonal trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kevin Murray

Dr. Kevin Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Due in part to my experience as a film and theater director, I became increasingly interested in human behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mae Winters

Mae Winters

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, practical, and personalized, combining evidence-based techniques with genuine support to help you create meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Sabah Islam

Dr. Sabah Islam

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm so glad you are here!

My clinical expertise includes trauma (i.e., relational, racial, religious, sexual, generational, narcissistic abuse), identity development, relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and family of origin concerns. I have extensive experience supporting Muslim, South Asian, SWANA, and BIPoC communities, first generation/children of immigrants, as well as a passion for men's mental health. I balance evidence based practices with cultural responsiveness & a somatic lens.

My interests are heavily informed by my own identities as a brown, Bangladeshi-American, daughter of refugees.

I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology through the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. My predoctoral internship was completed at Emory University's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University's CAPS, with a focus on social justice and outreach programming. Following licensure, I served as a staff psychologist at Yale University's Mental Health & Counseling department.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheri Gruner

Sheri Gruner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've spent the last 10 years working in settings most therapists haven't: inpatient hospitals, mobile crisis units, and outpatient clinics.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Acey Neel

Acey Neel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, y'all,

I bring 17 years of experience and believe firmly that nothing shifts in the therapeutic space unless clients feel seen and connected to their clinician.

I am warm and direct, personable and challenging. I move through my life with curiosity and wonder at the natural world and the power of relationships.

I love swimming in fresh water, non-fiction books, spending time with my teenagers and hanging out in my gardens. I specialize in sexual and gender identity and look forward to building relationships with people that are motivated to move forward, begin healing and expanding their world.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brittney LaBonte

Brittney LaBonte

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in couples therapy, trauma, and substance use recovery with a twist. Clients call me their "hippie therapist" because I bring a decade of holistic training, yoga, meditation, Reiki, and mindfulness into my clinical work. I've spent my career in addiction and behavioral health, including leadership roles at Mountainside Treatment Center. I especially love working with high-performing professionals, healthcare providers, athletes, and military members who spend their lives caring for others and are finally ready to receive care themselves.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Miranda Curnane

Miranda Curnane

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also aim to create a safe and judgement-free environment in which clients can express themselves authentically.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rosarie Foley

Rosarie Foley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm especially passionate about supporting people who grew up in chaotic or emotionally unpredictable homes...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rodrigo Martins

Rodrigo Martins

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy where clients feel heard, supported, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marium Zafar

Marium Zafar

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in treating South Asian women. I am well-versed in psychological and neuropsycholgical testing in both children and adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberta Gelfand

Roberta Gelfand

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm direct, warm, and honest about what I see. I won't just reflect your words back at you — I'll help you understand where you came from well enough to stop being controlled by it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrada Mihaila

Dr. Andrada Mihaila

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward the life you truly want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Quinones

Ashley Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Berlin, CT


“My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing collaboration, strengths, and practical tools that support meaningful change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Gallardo

Laura Gallardo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a space for clients to build a deeper understanding of themselves, and build goals towards their dream life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taniesha Delph

Taniesha Delph

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as a therapist is to empower those facing various issues in their life; assisting clients to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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 9 insurance carriers
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
Paula Rosenfeld

Paula Rosenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am the the kind of clinician who will utilize real life references and examples of how the interventions work, I am transparent, non judgmental and will share with you the exact intent of my interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jacenya Nguyen

Jacenya Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aretha Foster

Aretha Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you have the skills and that you may need some help reconnecting with the gifts of your story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tarrance Barbee

Tarrance Barbee

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Saida Gordon

Saida Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to provide a safe, affirming, and supportive environment where clients can feel renewed and equipped with strategies to face life head on.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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