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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Connecticut with 376 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.

Jill Chaus Carnes

Jill Chaus Carnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • 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
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
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 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Schmidt

Jennifer Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you feeling stuck? Frustrated? Having a difficult time navigating changes in your life? I am here to help!

I have been in social work practice for over 12 years now. I have worked with various populations including those who are dealing with life stressors, in crisis, dealing with chronic illness, grief/loss, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, trauma and stress. I approach my clients with respect and with an open mind!

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsey Laudano

Lindsey Laudano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are; without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Dr. Stella Stempel Vlcek

Dr. Stella Stempel Vlcek

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome to Stem Wellness! My name is Stella Stempel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Psychologist. In over 10 years of private practice, I worked with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is consistent, incremental change coupled with healthy thoughts that leads to a more satisfying life. Changing the way we act affects the way we feel and the way we view ourselves. When working with me, you are guided towards intentional living and healthy thought processes.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danielle Deramo

Danielle Deramo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work from an emotionally driven place. What that means is together we will explore your feelings & peel away the layers until we figure out what is happening inside to trigger these negative emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christina Von Dietsch

Christina Von Dietsch

Therapist

Virtual • West Hartford, CT


“I prioritize client-centered care and will tailor a treatment plan based on your strengths, ensuring we progress at a pace that suits you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nichole Mayweather-Banks

Nichole Mayweather-Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Plantsville, CT


“I use creative techniques and real-world strategies to support people with transitioning and provide a safe space to talk about their gender identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alyssa Scivoletti

Alyssa Scivoletti

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm direct, warm, and approachable, and I believe humor absolutely has a place in the therapy room because healing does not have to be heavy all the time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Cavarnos

Sarah Cavarnos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often utilize mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lee Girion

Lee Girion

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a person in long-term recovery, I understand the importance of rediscovering what makes life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tricia Rampersad

Dr. Tricia Rampersad

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi I am Dr. Tricia Rampersad. I earned my BA in Communications & Journalism at Fairleigh Dickinson University, MA in Counseling Psychology at NJ City University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University.

I have over 15 + of experience treating adults with depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders. I also enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ communities.

Training: Berkeley CBT Clinic, NJ Medical Center, Alameda Health System.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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 4 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Gilbert

Nina Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am interactive, collaborative to bring new perspectives to entrenched thinking and practical approaches to persistent problems.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 2 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 9 insurance carriers
Jenny Ketterer

Jenny Ketterer

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like teamwork. We'll explore what's been weighing on you, identify patterns, and find strategies that actually fit your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Kollanda

Nicole Kollanda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm Nicole and I specialize in sex positive, trauma-informed therapy to provide a compassionate, tailored approach to each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberta Gelfand

Roberta Gelfand

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm direct, warm, and honest about what I see. I won't just reflect your words back at you — I'll help you understand where you came from well enough to stop being controlled by it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Quinones

Ashley Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Berlin, CT


“My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing collaboration, strengths, and practical tools that support meaningful change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandi Morgan

Dr. Brandi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Communication is a very important skill and remains the basis of my treatment as I seek first to understand then to be understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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 9 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 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Dr. Naikyyia Manick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A, Lpc

Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A, Lpc

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Samantha utilizes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly Ha

Kelly Ha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Mental health should be accessible, digestible, a love letter to yourself, and self-care people actually want to engage in.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Kelly

Stephanie Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Stephanie believes that everyone is deserving of a safe place to work through life’s difficulties so she strives to create a warm, welcoming environment that promotes one’s highest potential. Stephanie has walked alongside many young adults, mature adults, and couples through difficult periods of life, transitions, and choices. Stephanie understands that no single approach is the right one for every individual so is trained in a range of modalities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Tiffany Thompson

Tiffany Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, cognitive and insight-oriented work, and practical skills when helpful.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Chesbro

Jessica Chesbro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New Milford, CT


Hi, I'm Jessica and I love supporting youth and their families to bring out confidence and build healthy relationship patterns to support them as they grow in today's world. I have background in Expressive Arts Therapy and bring creative approaches including art, play, and drama therapy techniques as entry points into cognitive behavioral interventions and strategies to assist with behavior, emotion regulation, and understanding of one's self. My philosophical goal as a therapist is to help people I work with curate more joy into their lives and for children to be seen in their unique strengths and supported to grow through challenges. I believe that curiosity is the antidote to depression. Let's get curious together!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Katz

Nikki Katz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy with me is collaborative, calming, & restorative. We work together using skills systems including DBT, CBT, & ACT...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers
Pam Ingersoll

Pam Ingersoll

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and a school social worker with 30 years of experience in child, parenting, and family counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Lillian Osaigbovo, Lcsw

Lillian Osaigbovo, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As an ally who stands in solidarity with refugees and immigrants of any status, she focuses on cultural sensitivity, accommodating the differing values and attitudes of diverse populations and cultures.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Anna Smyth

Anna Smyth

Therapist

Virtual • Collinsville, CT


“I view recovery as a personal process for each person. As a Recovery Coach, I respect your perspective and integrity and will help you formulate specific recovery goals and coach you to meet those goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alison Kliegman

Alison Kliegman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ issues...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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