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LGBT therapists in New Haven, CT

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

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in New Haven with 390 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.

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
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
Allegra Straus

Allegra Straus

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Quality therapy is a reciprocal gift. It can be something we look forward to and leave with increased clarity feeling more at peace, equipped, motivated and self-aware.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
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
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
Carlos Proctor

Carlos Proctor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“By integrating highly successful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Mindfulness techniques, I help you slow down and recognize the significance of every moment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tracie Nalley

Tracie Nalley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hamden, CT


“I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Rachael Medina

Rachael Medina

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who graduated from the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Southern Connecticut State University with my Master's degree.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Curnane

Miranda Curnane

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am licensed in Connecticut with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+-related issues, & parenting issues. Additionally, I hold experience in child and adolescent mental health and providing family therapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, 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
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
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
Carly Bendzans

Carly Bendzans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach blends thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy in a warm, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victor Milberg

Victor Milberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm genuine, interactive, and warm. I make great efforts to be available to accommodate your schedule.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Naina Rana

Naina Rana

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Naina Rana

Naina Rana

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy combines empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, tailored to each person's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystle Fiengo

Krystle Fiengo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe healing begins with connection, and I approach every session with empathy, curiosity, and care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheyenne Skinner

Cheyenne Skinner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is taking the time to truly understand someone's story before trying to help them change it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Kevin Murray

Dr. Kevin Murray

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Due in part to my experience as a film and theater director, I became increasingly interested in human behavior.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 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
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 8 insurance carriers
Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • Vernon, CT


“We are a small, caring community of mental health professionals with over 15 years of experience in the field of behavioral health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andi Kornfeld

Andi Kornfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Elizabeth Kelley

Elizabeth Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and ACT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jill Schlossberg

Jill Schlossberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked with clients who deal with issues related to trauma, substances use, depression, anxiety and codependency.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kassidy Green

Kassidy Green

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut, and I work with individuals, families, and couples using relational and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We will explore how you can build greater confidence and self-esteem. You will develop new skill sets to process anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I work with individuals including children, teens, couples, and families to explore and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, college preparedness, OCD, family conflict, court/legal process, life transitions, and trauma.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tameika Ivey

Tameika Ivey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is grounded in CBT and integrates DBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices to help clients develop insight, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Justin Parsley

Justin Parsley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leslie Friedman

Leslie Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • Simsbury, CT


“I like all clients, young and old, to feel heard and understood by providing them with unconditional positive regard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Indra Keliuotis

Indra Keliuotis

Therapist

Virtual • Stamford, CT


“My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful events and helping them re-discover their passion and purpose in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Derick Arhin

Derick Arhin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role isn't to tell you how to live your life. I hope to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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
Cheryl Sonilal

Cheryl Sonilal

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a woman of a color and a first-generation American with my own personal life challenges both in childhood and adulthood, my empathetic essence is honest and genuine when working with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Sara Troland

Sara Troland

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, reflective, and open minded. I strive to create an environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected — without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in New Haven, CT

Number of therapists serving New Haven, CT
There are over 388 therapists in New Haven, 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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