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LGBT therapists in Amherst, MA


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Amherst, MA
Find affirming mental health support in Amherst with 736 licensed providers trained in LGBTQIA+ care. Our network of warm, open-minded therapists offers virtual and in-person sessions to help you navigate identity, relationships, and personal growth. Connect with a provider who understands your unique experiences.
While every person's journey is unique, many clients report feeling more hopeful, confident, and emotionally grounded as they begin the therapeutic process. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.
For more than a decade, I've worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress. I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a genuine, trusting relationship. I take the time to get to know you, meet you where you are, and tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals.
Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. They appreciate that I balance listening and validation with practical tools they can begin using in their daily lives. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
I am a licensed mental health clinician and paramedic. My work with individuals and couples is centered around connecting the whole body. If you have struggled with typical treatments and therapy and need out of the box ideas, we will be a great fit.
These last 5 years, I've been a mental health therapist working with all types of people. I've been working with individuals, young adults, adolescents, children, and families for the last 14 years. If you feel ready to chat about what is showing up for you, I'd love to be a nonjudgmental space for you to explore.
I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, regardless of their background or circumstances. Whether you are struggling with excessive worry or negative thoughts, overwhelmed by schoolwork as a student, supporting a family member with autism or developmental disability, or facing challenges as a member of a marginalized group in society, it is common to feel hopeless and worthless at times. However, you do not have to give in to these feelings.
I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve felt misunderstood in the past.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, and I hold a Doctor of Social Work (DSW). I specialize in childhood trauma, anxiety, burnout, and working with neurodivergent individuals, including ADHD and autism. I often support people who feel overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or exhausted from masking and holding everything together on their own.
My style is warm and down to earth, and I focus on meeting you where you are in each session. Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible, shaped around what works best for you. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
I'm Rhyanna, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is ready to help you lead a more fulfilling life. I enjoy treating those who are suffering with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, grief, body image concerns and more. I am not specialized for any populations at this time and provide a general but effective approach.
Melyse Behavioral & Wellness is a small group practice that empowers, supports and helps clients thrive through their journey. We are a small practice designed to meet the support We have a long history working with kids in the foster care system. I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older a variety of different emotional difficulties find a way to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, and I believe you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will explore your challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward goals that are meaningful to you. I strive to provide unconditional positive regard and support you at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
I prioritize providing identity-safe, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming care. I work with teens and adults to provide a space where you can freely explore life's intermittent chaos, relationship struggles, and when life feels generally overloaded. You are the expert of your experience, so my role will be to support you through navigating life when it feels a bit messy.
I am a psychotherapist, licensed in Massachusetts. I work with children/adolescents (8 years and older), and young adults. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing issues with trauma/PTSD, divorce/separation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, dual diagnosis, behavioral issues, family concerns and those who identify as LGBTQ. To inquire about availability please send me a message. Now offering Walk & Talk therapy (please message me for details).
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) of Asian descent with over a decade of experience working with adults, children, families, and couples from a wide range of cultural and personal backgrounds. I'm deeply passionate about the mental health field and committed to providing trauma-informed care that honors each person's unique story and resilience. I believe in the power of connection, presence, and authenticity in the healing process. I also have a deep love for the outdoors and often incorporate nature into my work, as I find it to be a powerful and effective form of experiential therapy. Whether we're exploring your inner world or using elements of the natural world for grounding and reflection, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
Click on my calendar to book - you'll see my real availability and can choose a time that works. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges related to cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ issues, ADHD, and autism. I help people thrive and improve relationships.
I am an LICSW Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping those with depression, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. I incorporate ACT, CBT, and DBT modalities into my work and am a trained EMDR therapist.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-standing struggle or a new crisis, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I offer a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported from the start. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll work through it together and find a path forward that helps you feel better.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Amherst, MA



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 86%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 83%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 50%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 99%English
- 9%Spanish
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%Hindi
- 1%French

- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online

- 73%Woman
- 22%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 47%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 19%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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