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LGBT therapists in Hartford, CT

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Hartford, CT

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Hartford with 390 affirming, open-minded providers who understand your unique mental health needs. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with many sessions covered by insurance at reduced costs. Start your journey with a free consultation today.

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
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 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
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
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. 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
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
Sharee Skalsky

Sharee Skalsky

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I view therapy as a central part of an overall wellness plan, one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Aufiero

Brian Aufiero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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

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
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
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
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
Alisha Adebayo

Alisha Adebayo

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
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
Misha McShane

Misha McShane

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Andrea Becker-Abbott

Andrea Becker-Abbott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • 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
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
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
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
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 Hartford, CT

Number of therapists serving Hartford, CT
There are over 388 therapists in Hartford, 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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