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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New Haven, CT

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in New Haven with 364 licensed providers who create affirming, open-minded spaces for mental health support. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating relationships, or addressing life transitions, our network of warm and creative providers offers flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With free consultations available and sessions starting as low as $0 through insurance, you can find the right fit for your journey.

Dr. Lauren Carney

Dr. Lauren Carney

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 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 • 3.6 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
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gordon Nelson

Gordon Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 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
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 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
Sasha Collins

Sasha Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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 • 18 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
Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Southington, CT


“Rather than "fixing" problems, she works alongside clients to help them reframe perspectives, strengthen coping strategies, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Scholz

David Scholz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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
Jill Chaus Carnes

Jill Chaus Carnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I have over 25 years of experience, working with teens, young adults, adult women and men, with anxiety and depression, including folks with different abilities such as ADHD, autism and physical challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Robin Nichols

Robin Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hartford, CT


“I provide a warm, relaxed, and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Schuyler Manhattan

Schuyler Manhattan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenwich, CT


You can have a positive mindset with SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY. Feeling worried, or your thoughts race, your sleep is off, or you get that feeling in your stomach? At times we get frustrated enough with someone that it affects your work, family life, or health. I know how it sucks to be questioning, stuck, and worked up with tension and concern. Then, self-doubt creeps in--but it doesn’t need to be like that anymore. If you’re curious how to get things calmer, under control, and feel more self-assured, I’m here as a confidant who listens deeply AND offers tools that really work. You CAN increase confidence!

I’m Schuyler ("SKY-ler") Manhattan, a licensed CT-based counselor and coach with an opening now for morning, afternoon, or evening. I see adult individuals, couples and families online and in-person.

Types of modalities we may use:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Structural Couple Therapy
  • Structural Family Therapy

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) with a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling. I also graduated from NYU.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela English

Pamela English

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mainly with other types of talk therapy to gather information from the client initially.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Turner

Lisa Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bloomfield, CT


“I have a passion for helping & having empathy for others along with a strong desire to fight injustices.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Viara

Katherine Viara

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kamay Gaboda

Kamay Gaboda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients can expect to have me as a trusted partner in their healing journey and walk away feeling capable and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avram Altman

Avram Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon White

Shannon White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I earned my MSW from The College at Brockport and have been practicing in the mental health field in a variety of roles for 13 years, specializing in trauma informed care, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Neophytos Papaneophytou

Neophytos Papaneophytou

Therapist

Virtual • New Haven, CT


“I aim to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard. Whatever brought you here, you deserve support — and I'm glad to be part of your path forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Gayle

Melissa Gayle

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I emphasize the importance of self-care while helping you build self-awareness to foster growth and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
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
Nicole Belanger

Nicole Belanger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, energetic, collaborative, and holistic. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, challenged, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Doran

Dr. Jennifer Doran

Psychologist

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“My approach to therapy is individualized and collaborative. We will work together to identify and help you achieve your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
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
Lauren Rooney

Lauren Rooney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


If you've lost someone to suicide, you know that grief doesn't fit neatly into a box, and finding a therapist who truly understands that kind of loss can feel impossible. I've spent my career doing crisis work alongside police departments and mobile crisis units, and I specialize in working with people navigating suicide loss, as well as first responders and fellow mental health professionals who carry more than most people realize. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Abike Becroft

Abike Becroft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have a particular interest in maternal mental health, informed by both my clinical experience and my own experience with postpartum mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kara Riggott

Kara Riggott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I feel that as the client you are the expert of yourself and focus on teaching you to be your own therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laura DeAngelo

Laura DeAngelo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Heim

Yvonne Heim

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help clients learn how they can take control over their mental health rather than their mental health having control over them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rex Hrusa

Rex Hrusa

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm guiding, strengths-based, and trauma informed, to help foster your growth, and provide the support that you need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Trina Armstrong

Dr. Trina Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I see people, not as problems to fix, but as whole human beings shaped by what they have lived through.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

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