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LGBT therapists in Stamford, CT


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Stamford, CT
Finding a therapist who truly understands LGBTQIA experiences matters. In Stamford, Headway offers sessions with warm, solution-oriented providers ready to support your mental health journey. With 375 providers available and flexible scheduling, you can find the right fit for your needs while keeping costs manageable through insurance.
I'm a queer 2nd gen Neuropsychologist specializing in trauma-informed Adult ADHD & Autism evaluation, Executive Functioning treatment (learn skills to help you organize, plan, prioritize, manage time, maintain focus, understand, and harness your strengths), and culturally-grounded Psychotherapy. What I can uniquely offer is specialization in Asian mental health, women's/gender non-conforming issues, and neurodiversity.
Welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut. I received my masters degree from Fairfield University. I have experience working with children with autism, children with cancer, end of life patients and college aged students. I specialize working with children, teens, young adults and adults to help manage different life stressors. I am supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. You can expect empathy, compassion and a safe space that you will be able to express yourselves.
Difficult experiences in our lives can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of direction. I aim to help you work through these issues and identify inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and I earned my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I completed my Undergraduate in Psychology from Florida A&M University. I’m certified and experienced in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, CBT- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Intervention Treatment, and I'm Nationally Certified in Anger Management. I’m also a Qualified Supervisor.
I am Franchesca Ali (DNP, PMHNP-BC), a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing wholistic care to adults. I offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, insomnia, peri-partum, college mental health, life transitions, and burn-out. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University, along with a Psychiatric Certification from Hunter College in New York.
Mental healthcare has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am committed to helping others. My therapeutic style builds on my compassionate, empathetic, and attentive nature. In the past, I have worked well with clients with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, personality and/or mood disorders. I genuinely care about the people who entrust me within my therapy practice and consider being a therapist one of the greatest privileges of my life.
*Former clients are welcome to reach out if they want to resume therapy, even if I do not have scheduled openings on Headway.
Welcome! My name is Chaynna Clark and I’m Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a bilingual first-generation Afro Latina. I use she/her pronouns.
I have worked in community-based clinics in both Rochester, NY and New York City. I have years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of issues, including, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, cultural identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
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