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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 400 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.

Barbara Hatch

Barbara Hatch

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe everyone has the ability to make change in their life. My job is to help you figure out what that looks like for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Daley

Rachel Daley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Now taking in office clients Tuesday nights in San Antonio! Virtual clients Monday nights. I seek to help individuals heal on the threefold path: mind, body, and spirit. I work with clients with a variety of issues: addictions, anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, sexuality issues, mental wellness for management of depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and adjustment to major life transitions and decisions. I am of service to the LGBTQIAA+ community, Kink/fet ENM, poly, non religious, all walks of life off the beaten path are welcome here.

Please note when booking Tuesday evenings are live in person sessions and all other days are virtual.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chris Burgess

Chris Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will listen without judgment, but I will also ask difficult questions, point out patterns, and help you examine the things that may be keeping you stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eryn Greenstein

Eryn Greenstein

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that everyone is on their own journey through life. I believe everyone has the abilities to meet challenges...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michelle Thomason

Michelle Thomason

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should help you understand not just what you're experiencing, but what may be underneath it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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
Brian Sharp

Brian Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy with me isn't about endlessly rehashing your past without a plan. It's about creating real momentum.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Christine (CJ) Lee

Dr. Christine (CJ) Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My specialization in clinical neuropsychology and trauma-informed psychotherapy is ideal for individuals living chronic illness, neurodiversity, and/or other marginalized identities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Ahern

Nicholas Ahern

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice settings working with teens and adults. I received my Masters of Science in Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. I am licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, 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
Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Dr. Iselande Desyr

Dr. Iselande Desyr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Dr. Desyr instills hope in her clients and encourages them to be active participants in their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Giunta

Gail Giunta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients will feel heard and seen; respected and valued for who they are as well as feel more connected with their own self empowerment and intrinsic self-worth...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Arianna Mora

Arianna Mora

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize with those who have endured trauma, depression, anxiety-related issues, grief, and family conflicts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 14 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 7 insurance carriers
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
Johanna Solano

Johanna Solano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide warm, compassionate therapy for individuals and couples navigating emotional burnout, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the feeling of being stuck or depleted.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Crossen

Kristen Crossen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. I've been practicing for 15 years, and my main focus is to help alleviate your pain, whether it be from depression, anxiety, trauma, or dissociation. I've excelled myself in and places great value on serving clients from diverse racial, gender, and sexual backgrounds. I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Mendoza

Nicole Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning we work together to identify your goals and develop strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Catherine Jones

Dr. Catherine Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Catherine Jones is committed to evidence-based care and believes that the best outcomes come from collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Irene Garrick

Dr. Irene Garrick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Savashia Harris

Savashia Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I provide a warm, empathetic, strength-based approach to therapy that considers the whole person (mind, body, and spirit).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Henderson

Brittany Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that individuals are the experts of their own lives and through establishing a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can engage in self-reflection, process past experiences, and gain new insights into self and others so they can...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel McKeon

Rachel McKeon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is simple: to give you a soft place to land, space to show up as yourself, and relief from whatever it is you're carrying.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joshua Edwards

Dr. Joshua Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Most people arrive at therapy carrying something they've never said out loud. My job is to make saying it possible by being someone worth trusting with it.

I've been a practicing counselor for over a decade. I also teach and supervise the next generation of therapists, which keeps me sharp and current. But experience and credentials aren't what makes the work good. What makes therapy work is that I'm a real person in the room with you: direct when that helps, quiet when that helps more. I will never ask you to do something I'm not willing to do myself.

My education isn't limited to my degrees. My clients have taught me more about resilience, compassion, and what it means to live fully than any program did. I hold that as sacred, and I take you as seriously as I take that.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Pelkey-Flock

Samantha Pelkey-Flock

Therapist

Virtual • Middletown, CT


“I live by the idea of "be who you needed as a child." If we lead our lives with self-compassion, we tend to heal the wounds we've suffered throughout our lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Rhodes

Kate Rhodes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach and work to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about what's really going on.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and work toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ariel Trudell

Ariel Trudell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked in the mental health field for 10 years and have helped many clients make positive changes in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Taylor Burgos

Taylor Burgos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have an extensive background in substance use disorders as well as with the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming and inclusive care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Gina Rose

Gina Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct—I take the time to truly understand you while helping you build confidence and momentum.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
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
Stephanie Safos-Moriarty

Stephanie Safos-Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My warm and caring approach allows my clients to feel safe as I walk beside you throughout your counseling journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Amanda Delia

Amanda Delia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Good for you for taking the next step in taking care of your mental health! I am excited to help! I have Masters of Science in Counseling, I have an Lpc and have Worked with adults, children and teens. I have worked in higher levels of care such as residential treatment, PHP and IOP as well as outpatient. I have worked closely with eating disorders, self- esteem, anxiety and the LGBTQIA+ Community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Olivia Holden

Olivia Holden

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I use an integrated approach of talk therapy and somatic therapy, This approach improves clarity by supporting the reduction of intrusive thoughts and transforms the often physically overwhelming experience of emotions into grounded accessible...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Suzanne Marmo

Dr. Suzanne Marmo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Difficult experiences in our lives can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of direction. I aim to help you work through these issues and identify inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Hamden, CT

Number of therapists serving Hamden, CT
There are over 391 therapists in Hamden, CT accepting new patients.
391+
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
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 1%French
  • 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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  • 78%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 37%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
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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