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LGBT therapists in Fairfield, CT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fairfield, CT

LGBTQIA+ individuals in Fairfield can access affirming mental healthcare through Headway's diverse provider network. With 394 licensed professionals and support for talk therapy and medication management, you'll find compassionate care tailored to your needs and covered by insurance.

Samantha Bayuk

Samantha Bayuk

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to work alongside my clients to find what goals and methods lead to their own best personal outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Breanne Thomas

Breanne Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with a diverse range of populations, including military personnel, veterans, LGBT individuals, and adults of all backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Sohn

Rebecca Sohn

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship-related stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Jahmani Hylton

Jahmani Hylton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is both integrative and holistic; it includes elements of spirituality and mindfulness tailored to your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriele Mariotti

Gabriele Mariotti

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help my clients to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they would like to accomplish, and to stop their self-destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Barbara Sprague

Barbara Sprague

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“She is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Dingus

Jamie Dingus

Therapist

In-person • Newington, CT


I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and respected. My person-centered approach is tailored to your experiences, strengths, goals, and needs. Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I offer practical tools to manage distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, regulate emotions, build coping skills, and improve relationships. I strive to create a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work collaboratively. Whether you’re facing anxiety, life transitions, emotional challenges, or feeling stuck, we can build on your strengths and create meaningful change.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches rooted in DBT and CBT. Therapy can help you process difficult experiences, manage emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to have everything figured out. Whether you’re overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or feeling stuck, therapy offers space to feel heard and understood. I’ll meet you without judgment and work at your pace. If my approach feels like a good fit, I invite you to reach out.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Moran

Laura Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I enjoy helping people be kinder to themselves, and to make better choices that move them toward achieving their goals in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Catherine Livingston

Catherine Livingston

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“It is my hope that you will leave our first session feeling motivated and empowered to take the first step on the journey toward your goals, knowing you will have a partner along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Bradley

Allison Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors, specializing in trauma treatment and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Paquette

Hayley Paquette

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I try to base my practice on client-led approaches as I believe you truly are the expert on your own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Bernard Scott

Dr. Bernard Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


“My approach with clients is to be an active listener, interactive, nonjudgemental, caring, and friendly.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Cynthia Gutierrez

Cynthia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heart for supporting individuals through the transformative journey of parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I provide compassionate, bilingual therapy to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With a degree from Rutgers University and years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I understand that every journey is unique.

My approach is warm, empowering, and always centered on meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space for healing, growth, and renewed strength.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Newsham

Janet Newsham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapy style is compassionate and collaborative. I work with you to uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, honor your identity and lived experience, and create practical strategies for lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Randi Garfinkel

Randi Garfinkel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to provide compassionate, trustworthy, and nonjudgmental support, as we partner together on a journey of coping, healing, and thriving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Momina Zaman

Momina Zaman

Therapist

Virtual • Branford, CT


Welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut. I received my masters degree from Fairfield University. I have experience working with children with autism, children with cancer, end of life patients and college aged students. I specialize working with children, teens, young adults and adults to help manage different life stressors. I am supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. You can expect empathy, compassion and a safe space that you will be able to express yourselves.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Heather Kunkel Lcsw

Heather Kunkel Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an attachment-based therapist. I see this experience as a journey that I am privileged to be on with you...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Franchesca Ali

Dr. Franchesca Ali

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stamford, CT


I am Franchesca Ali (DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC), a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing wholistic care to adults. I offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, insomnia, college mental health, life transitions, and burn-out. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University, along with a Psychiatric Certification from Hunter College in New York.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chaynna Clark

Chaynna Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome! My name is Chaynna Clark and I’m Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a bilingual first-generation Afro Latina. I use she/her pronouns.

I have worked in community-based clinics in both Rochester, NY and New York City. I have years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of issues, including, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, cultural identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sean Robinson

Dr. Sean Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Misha McShane

Misha McShane

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Croteau

Danielle Croteau

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Danielle is deeply passionate about guiding individuals towards their personal healing and growth: addressing their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Ashley Leary

Ashley Leary

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbara Wagner

Barbara Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neta Korem

Neta Korem

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialized in creating a warm and welcoming environment where we can build a good rapport, and you would feel free to bring to surface things that you want to address.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer D'Agostino

Dr. Jennifer D'Agostino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“She views each of her clients as a unique individual and collaboratively tailors treatment interventions to address challenges and support the client's journey to improved mental health, wellness, and personal growth to achieve their highest goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Samuels

Mariah Samuels

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive, compassionate, and real. I focus on helping you feel heard and understood while building practical skills that create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Pellerin

Meghan Pellerin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


You have taken a courageous step by looking for support, and I want you to feel

genuinely at home here. Whether you are navigating identity, trauma,

neurodivergence, or something you have not quite found words for yet, you deserve a

therapist who truly gets it. With over 20 years in mental health and specialized

training in LGBTQ+ affirmative care, adult autism, ADHD, and trauma, I bring both

depth and flexibility to our work. I would love to connect with you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Becker-Abbott

Andrea Becker-Abbott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington, CT


“Clients generally leave their first session with a sense of hope and the sense that they were truly heard and responded to.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonah Schwartz

Jonah Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have learned the importance of meeting you right where you are, while helping you forge your own path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shai Brown

Shai Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Aligned Counseling & Therapy is for those who are tired of repeating patterns that no longer give them the life or relationships they want. Maybe you overthink conversations, worry about how others see you, struggle to say no, find yourself in relationships that leave you disappointed, or keep having the same argument with your partner or family. Maybe your motivation isn't what it used to be, you don't enjoy the things you used to, or life's changing, or work, school, or everyday life feel overwhelming. Together, we connect the dots to figure out what's not in alignment, and develop tools to help you move toward the life you want.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kietha Adams

Kietha Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, direct, and sex-positive. I believe struggles around relationships and sexuality are common and treatable...”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fairfield, CT

Number of therapists serving Fairfield, CT
There are over 388 therapists in Fairfield, CT accepting new patients.
388+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 1%French
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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