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LGBT therapists in Hamden, CT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Hamden, CT

Hamden's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with 375 licensed providers across Connecticut who offer culturally competent support through talk therapy and medication management. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 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

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Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away • 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
Dr. Lauren Carney

Dr. Lauren Carney

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 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
Dr. Steven Hoffler

Dr. Steven Hoffler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Woodbridge, CT


“I work with individuals, families, groups and communities to create an open and restorative space that allows for healing where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mariah Benjamin

Mariah Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Cheshire, CT


“In my sessions, I'm not just a listener – I'm an educator, equipping you with a deeper understanding of your symptoms...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gordon Nelson

Gordon Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Branford, CT


“I provide compassionate, client-focused, strength-based, trauma-informed care in a space that feels safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sasha Collins

Sasha Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Milford, CT


“My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful space where you can authentically be yourself, free of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea-Lynne DeCrosta

Andrea-Lynne DeCrosta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Southbury, CT


“My ultimate aim is to empower you, providing a safe, open-minded environment to guide your journey toward genuine healing and a more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Scott Trefny

Scott Trefny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Sandy Hook, CT


“I will build trust with you in a completely open non judgmental way. We will make a plan together toward improving your ability to make progress...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Scholz

David Scholz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Farmington, CT


“My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and know that you're not going to be judged.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Aufiero

Brian Aufiero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Clinton, CT


“I have a deep personal interest in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals, and people with various learning differences...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Jenece Hill-White

Jenece Hill-White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
Reyna Zascirinskis

Reyna Zascirinskis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Farmington, CT


I'm Reyna! I have experience offering mental health treatment to folx who are neurodivergent and navigating our neurotypical world and the challenges that come along with that. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and identity. I work with the LGBTQ+ community, especially including gender affirming care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mekessia Richards-Carby

Mekessia Richards-Carby

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Hartford, CT


“Understanding mental health is influenced by many factors; I work with my patients to explore their biology, psychology, and environment to better care for their mental health needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alix Tarnowsky

Alix Tarnowsky

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Celisse Del Valle

Celisse Del Valle

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I don't believe therapy should feel intimidating or overly clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Velidow

Emily Velidow

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My favorite part of this work is offering space for people to unload the weight they carry and hope they can move on a little bit lighter.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Justin Scott

Dr. Justin Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Rather than dwelling on problems, I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical solutions, build on what is working, and create realistic goals that support lasting growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christian Heasley

Christian Heasley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a counselor specializing in solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and child-centered play therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Magdalena Bonk

Magdalena Bonk

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm Magdalena, and I've been doing this work for 14 years — across schools, community

mental health, and private practice. What that span of experience gave me is range: I've

worked with people in serious crisis and people who are simply stuck, and I've learned

that the gap between those two things is smaller than most people think. I trained at

UNC Wilmington and have spent my career working with adults across the full

complexity of what life throws at people — anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting,

major life transitions, and identity. I offer therapy in both English and Polish, and I'm

LGBTQ+-affirming. I accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. My goal isn't to be your

therapist forever — it's to give you what you need so you can get on with your life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Imperiale, Lcsw

Anna Imperiale, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Guilford, CT


“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
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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Tyson

Nathan Tyson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I understand that the decision to seek help for mental health needs can be a nerve-racking and scary process. When it comes to patient care, I am most passionate about the preservation of dignity and making my patients feel seen. I meet fear or nervousness with acceptance, encouragement, and knowledge.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michel Thompson

Michel Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring warmth and directness to every session. I'll ask real questions, listen carefully, and meet you where you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Haja Kargbo

Dr. Haja Kargbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care that supports healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Erikson

Miranda Erikson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, without needing to have the "right" words, and without feeling like you have to carry everything alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa McKenna

Lisa McKenna

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Her approach is warm, affirming, and direct—creating a space where clients feel supported while also gaining the clarity and direction needed for meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joana Milla

Joana Milla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, trauma, and other behavioral challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Steve Nisbet,LCSWR

Steve Nisbet,LCSWR

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, attentive, and collaborative, with a healthy dose of humor—because therapy should feel human, not clinical.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Camerota

Donna Camerota

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have over 20 years of experiencing in helping people understand their individual situations and identify skills to manage not only for now but for future challenges as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Zagres

James Zagres

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My role is to walk alongside you, helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and take practical steps toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hao Chau

Hao Chau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal isn't just symptom control, it's helping you feel more balanced, clear, and in control of your day-to-day life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nic'Cole Lambert

Nic'Cole Lambert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bristol, CT


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Jairam

Stephanie Jairam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m Stephanie Jairam, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, OCD, and other mood-related concerns who are seeking supportive, effective treatment.

My background in healthcare gives me a well-rounded perspective. I take a holistic approach, recognizing the close connection between mental and physical health. I’m known for being collaborative, non-judgmental, and thorough, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Hamden, CT

Number of therapists serving Hamden, CT
There are over 365 therapists in Hamden, CT accepting new patients.
365+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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