LGBT therapists in Stamford, CT

My name is Benjamin. With over 25 years of experience, I help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve emotional well-being. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other life challenges.

My approach is personalized, collaborative, and focused on meaningful, lasting growth. I help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for everyday life.

Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and engaging—I bring honesty, humor, and compassion to create a space where you can grow, heal, and be yourself. Book with me here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.

Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a Social Worker with over 20 years experience treatment children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I have honored to help my clients travel their individual paths in order to feel better about their worlds. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.

I've been trained in various treatment options but I know it all comes back to the relationship we build together. As your therapist, I hope to provide you with support, strategies and gentle though direct, feedback and reflection. And most likely there will be some humor thrown in because sometimes the work we will do together needs it!

Latrica Conner is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Latrica completed her master’s degree in nursing at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing specializing in their psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Latrica has over 20 years experience working in the mental health field.

Simple Intentions Counseling LLC looks for client's that are insightful, curious, and ready to explore the deeper layers of their emotional life. They may be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or a persistent feeling of being “stuck.” They want clarity, self-acceptance, and tools to manage their emotions — but more than that, they want to understand why they feel the way they do. They’re not afraid to be challenged and are open to connecting their current struggles with earlier life experiences. They want lasting change, not quick fixes — and they’re ready to do the work.

Welcome!

Hello and thank you for stopping by my page here on Headway. My name is Tara and I applaud your bravery for making it this far! It can feel intimidating and scary to choose a therapist and to begin therapy.

My Approach / Outlook

I want to let you know that, to me, you are a whole person - not an ill person. I recognize that you bring strengths, expertise, and wisdom to therapy sessions. I will not talk down to you, tell you what you "should" do, or judge you for your past or future choices, I will connect with you authentically and be 100% present in our time together.

Currently, I work with adults and older adults of alllllll identities and shapes via telehealth. Together, we will find what therapy approach(es) make sense to your mind and heart. Degrees and certifications do little good, if your therapy is not sensible and relatable for you.

My Background and Experience

In my 40s, I graduated with my Bachelor's degree (Sociology major) from ECSU (2016), then completed my Master's in Social Work degree from Simmons University (2018). Yes, it's true, we middle-aged folks retain good minds (with life experience to boot)!

I am certified in dialectical behavioral therapy and am fully trained in EMDR (certification pending). I also have 5 years' experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, feminist therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and strengths-based therapy.

Hi, I’m Taylor Garff, a licensed therapist and the founder of Inner Heart Therapy. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, and identity, especially folks in the LGBTQ+ community or anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands.

I’m someone who believes therapy should feel like a soft place to land, not another thing you have to “get right.” My clients tell me they appreciate my warmth, humor, and ability to hold space for both the hard stuff and the hope. I’ll meet you with curiosity, compassion, and no pressure to be anything other than fully human.

In our work together, we might explore your anxious thoughts, practice ways to feel safer and more grounded in your body, or untangle patterns that keep you stuck. I use a mix of tools, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, nervous system regulation, and the Safe and Sound Protocol, to support you in finding more ease, clarity, and connection in your life.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to explain or defend your experiences, I want you to know you won’t have to do that here. This is a space where all of you is welcome.