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LGBT therapists in Connecticut

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Connecticut with 391 affirming, open-minded providers who understand your unique mental health needs. Access virtual or in-person therapy with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your wellbeing journey.

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
Xanic Wood

Xanic Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. You don't have to have everything figured out before starting—we can begin exactly where you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Malster

Sarah Malster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • West Hartford, CT


“My goal is for your mind to be seen and understood for its value, rather than labeled as an impairment and masked.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexei Kasanzew

Dr. Alexei Kasanzew

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed mental health counselor with more than 25 years of experience helping adults and couples. My career began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I earned my PhD and worked as a licensed psychologist. After moving to the US, I completed a Master’s in mental health counseling at the University of Miami and became licensed to practice in Connecticut.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Jurgens

Amanda Jurgens

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a relational therapist who works with individuals, couples and families struggling to feel understood and secure.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yael Farkas

Yael Farkas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Sember

Erin Sember

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and women. I am a school psychologist with almost 20 years of experience...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joana Milla

Joana Milla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


Psychiatric provider with experience supporting children, adults, and older adults, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to your needs. Through comprehensive assessments, personalized screenings, lab testing, psychotherapy, medication management, and education, I empower you to understand your treatment and potential responses.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Justin Scott

Dr. Justin Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Rather than dwelling on problems, I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical solutions, build on what is working, and create realistic goals that support lasting growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Valencia

Patricia Valencia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a space where reflection becomes transformation, where insights from our sessions ripple into your everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Barrett

Theresa Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and personalized strategies that reflect your unique experiences and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Samantha Vamosy

Samantha Vamosy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello! My name is Samantha Vamosy and I am so happy you are interested in working together. I know starting a therapy process whether you have before or this is your first time can be scary and uncomfortable. I hope we can work through this time together making this journey as helpful and special as possible. My passions have always aligned with helping others and listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and curious way. I find real change occurs when a person can fully explore their life in a holistic way. Whether it is current mental health symptoms or past traumas holistic healing is possible for everyone. I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Fairfield University and achieved my LPC after completing 3000 hours in an outpatient clinic for substance abuse.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sedona Luth

Sedona Luth

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach every client with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
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
Mary Jo Ross

Mary Jo Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that you, the client, have inner wisdom that has been clouded over by stresses of daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eitan Lidergot

Eitan Lidergot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work collaboratively with people to better understand the patterns of behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that contribute to our distress and develop concrete skills to feel content and enjoy life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jillian Elliott

Jillian Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is rooted in a strength-based perspective, empowering you to draw on your innate resilience and resources.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Turner

Lisa Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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 8 insurance carriers
Eilakeisha Spencer

Eilakeisha Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that healing is more powerful when clients feel seen, understood, and heard by someone who relates to their perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Scholz

David Scholz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 5 insurance carriers
Kenly Brozman

Kenly Brozman

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


“I have 30+ years experience partnering with people to thrive by mindfully focusing on their strengths and values...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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 6 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
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
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
Lizabeth Mason

Lizabeth Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, CT


“What I love most about therapy is that this is a time that is completely focused on my client(s) in a world where people are being forgotten or ignored.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
Christine Dempsey

Christine Dempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using a person-centered, compassionate approach, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies to help you better understand yourself...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Etter

Zachary Etter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a direct approach that emulates a coaching style that challenges current beliefs and makes you work to develop a healthier, more productive thought process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Reinschmidt

Nicole Reinschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered while recognizing the strengths and progress you may overlook in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Rachel Haymann

Rachel Haymann

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“When coming to sessions, you can expect to feel heard and understood and to gain insight in a supportive and affirming environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Connecticut

Number of therapists serving Connecticut
There are over 388 therapists in Connecticut 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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