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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 374 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.

Romelieta Ana Arroyo

Romelieta Ana Arroyo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and supported every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Schluntz

Melissa Schluntz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Dr. Jamaal Fortner

Dr. Jamaal Fortner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Doc J brings an extensive clinical background that includes inpatient psychiatric care and clinical practice focused on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ population.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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
Nicole Kollanda

Nicole Kollanda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm Nicole and I specialize in sex positive, trauma-informed therapy to provide a compassionate, tailored approach to each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Gilbert

Nina Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am interactive, collaborative to bring new perspectives to entrenched thinking and practical approaches to persistent problems.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Mead

Maria Mead

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Breaking down and transcending the stereotypes of seeking mental health treatment for people of diverse backgrounds -- especially in the Latinx community -- is central to my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Dzerovych

Gloria Dzerovych

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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 11 insurance carriers
Claudia Hammerschmidt

Claudia Hammerschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy is a space where you can slow down and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mahamudun Nabi

Mahamudun Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to psychiatric care is patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in both evidence-based medicine and a deep understanding of each individual's unique life experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
William Buller

William Buller

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, direct, and practical. We'll use evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care, but always at your pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Derick Arhin

Derick Arhin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With a background in athletics and mental performance coaching, I understand the demands of balancing expectations, relationships, and personal goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tori Piraino

Tori Piraino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is strength-based. I believe you already have tools and resilience worth building on, and my job is to help you see and use them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ari Spalding

Ari Spalding

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello! I have had the honor of working with folks struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief as well as many other difficult issues for over 20 years. I believe healing happens when we honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My work is grounded in holistic and trauma-informed approaches that recognize each individual’s innate capacity for healing. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment during each session. My style is collaborative and interactive and I often pull from a variety of techniques and modalities.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adriana Kirkindoff

Adriana Kirkindoff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Every client presents with a different story! So no two clients will be the same, I adjust to my client and their presenting issue(s).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Sam Crowley

Sam Crowley

Therapist

Virtual • Southington, CT


“I feel passionately about working with highly sensitive people, you know, the deep feelers in the world, those who hold cycle-breaking experiences, and/or those who identify as neurodivergent.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
Pam Ingersoll

Pam Ingersoll

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and a school social worker with 30 years of experience in child, parenting, and family counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daniel Olaciregui

Daniel Olaciregui

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


My name is Daniel OIaciregui M.S. , LMHC. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have been working as a therapist since 2017. I have the pleasure of working with a wide variety of clients. I have been working with a diverse client base. I utilize these approaches with my clients to help address and manage their needs. I believe it is essential to creating a partnership with clients to maximize success.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Direct
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Margaret Luke

Margaret Luke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy with me often feels like a conversation: honest, supportive, and sometimes even a little bit funny.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Thompson

Christina Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Waterbury, CT


“Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your voice, struggle to trust yourself, or find yourself repeating the same patterns in your relationships?”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jenna Feldman

Jenna Feldman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is dynamic, warm, and curious. Together we'll explore deep-rooted beliefs and feelings, process the past and what's challenging in the present...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Letticia Brown-Gambino

Letticia Brown-Gambino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a solution-focused therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Cavarnos

Sarah Cavarnos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often utilize mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marcie Carlson

Marcie Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using an integrative approach (drawing from multiple treatment modalities to best meet your individual needs)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heyu Wang

Heyu Wang

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Many of my clients are immigrants, international students, or individuals from collectivist backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or the impact of intergenerational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Northrop

Dr. Lynn Northrop

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My core values include authenticity, kindness, humility, & celebrating the unique beauty & worth of every human.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosemarie Patrizio

Rosemarie Patrizio

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable with me quickly because I create a safe, non‐judgmental space where they can be honest and vulnerable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Harrison

Michelle Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients will be able to self-reflect and break down their situations and focus on rebuilding to become the best versions of their selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Davidson

Megan Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and direct when it's helpful. I utilize EMDR and CBT to help individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roman Stange

Roman Stange

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Roman, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience in the United States and Latin America. I support people from many backgrounds who are navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, abuse, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, and immigration-related challenges. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how relationships, culture, and environment can shape the way we see ourselves and the world. The most common feedback I get from clients is that I am relatable, caring, and easy to talk to. I treat people like real people, not just a list of symptoms or problems. Building a strong, trusting connection is an important part of the process that I take very seriously, aiming to engage in co-created, and transparent collaboration with my clients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Massa

Amanda Massa

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Pelletier

Lauren Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I like to get to know my clients and build a trusting therapeutic relationship through humor, activities and practice of skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeffrey Levine

Dr. Jeffrey Levine

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My primary goal is to understand what you want me to address in treatment, develop a treatment plan and assist you in feeling better as quickly as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keri Jakubowski

Keri Jakubowski

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My approach has a Person Centered focus based on an individual's unique characteristics, goals and principles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Jenny Ketterer

Jenny Ketterer

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like teamwork. We'll explore what's been weighing on you, identify patterns, and find strategies that actually fit your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Steve A Johnson

Dr. Steve A Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have dedicated my life as a therapist to helping individuals live the life they desire based on the values important to them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lyndsey Masters

Lyndsey Masters

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide an affirming, non-judgmental space specializing in trauma, kink, non-monogamy, neurodivergence, and queer issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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 373 therapists in Hamden, CT accepting new patients.
373+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Mandarin
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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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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