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LGBT therapists in Brookline, MA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Brookline, MA

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Brookline with affirming mental health providers who understand identity and belonging. Access therapy virtually or in-person with 661 licensed providers nationwide, with many offering free consultations and sessions as low as $0 through insurance.

Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj

Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Carver, MA


“Expertise includes autism, ADHD (children & adult), anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and eating disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Alec Deyermenjian

Alec Deyermenjian

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I genuinely care about you and what you're going through and would be extremely humbled and appreciative for you to share your struggles with me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Muttaqi Dhulkifl

Muttaqi Dhulkifl

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I graduated from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services. I've had the opportunity to work with the elderly, adolescents, teens and families. Providing family therapy is my specialty.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Connor Soper-Sullivan

Connor Soper-Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Tyson

Charles Tyson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a black, queer, non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Lundin

Lauren Lundin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide a calm, collaborative space where individuals can pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful self-understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jose Garcia-Mercado

Jose Garcia-Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I’m Jose Garcia, a licensed therapist (LICSW, CCM) with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, culturally sensitive, and bilingual environment to help clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Engi Begi

Engi Begi

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is person-centered, collaborative, and empowering. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can openly navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maria Meidanis

Maria Meidanis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I truly believe that building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is imperative for effective treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edward Lachowicz

Edward Lachowicz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello!

I proudly bring lived experience to the table, so I know a different life than comes in textbooks. It increases my odds of understanding you better and of being able to develop unique strategies for you in a shorter amount of time. I've wanted to work in mental health since I was a child, and bring that enthusiasm to my work. Hope to see you soon.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Tibeijuka

Susan Tibeijuka

Therapist

Virtual • Norwood, MA


“With a belief in collaborative therapy, her counseling style is both interactive, warm and empathetic.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Kramer

Suzanne Kramer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“With an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I focus on a holistic, creative, insightful, and solution-driven approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Freyre Figueroa

Freyre Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Millis, MA


“Frey's approach is rooted in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Therapy and Holistic approaches to address the person as a whole.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Virginia Roth

Virginia Roth

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I'm a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over ten years of experience supporting children, teens, and families across community health and pediatric hospital settings. Much of my work has centered on adolescents, youth involved in the justice system, families navigating multiple systems of care, perinatal mental health, and end-of-life work. I also hold a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). Beyond direct clinical work, I've led program development and evaluation for initiatives serving LGBTQIA2S+ communities and Latinx and Indigenous youth. Before becoming a social worker, I worked as an Intervention Specialist, supporting middle and high school students with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and significant mental health needs. Across all of this, one belief stays constant: you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with respect, curiosity, and genuine care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Marrin

Elizabeth Marrin

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“My essential goal is to help you navigate a deep understanding of your life in order to promote healing, and get more joy and meaning from it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paola Fagnani

Paola Fagnani

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in a systemic understanding of each client's unique context.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Foushee

Nina Foushee

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am committed to developing a deep understanding of you that takes seriously the social, cultural and identity-based dimensions of your life experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Stephanie Okojie

Stephanie Okojie

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I help individuals learn skills to move past burnout and overthinking so they can live a more positive, meaningful life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherri Snyder

Sherri Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My assumption in therapy is that most people get "stuck" because they don't have the skills to change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Carl Hovey

Dr. Carl Hovey

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Working with me is a reflective, in-depth process. While I draw from psychoanalytic thinking, my approach is not rigid or doctrinaire.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Victor

Chelsea Victor

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have been working in the mental health field for over 14 years and have been an independently licensed clinician for over five years.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Pastore

Sophia Pastore

Therapist

Virtual • Greenfield, MA


We all need connection, community, and the ability to be our authentic selves in order to thrive. Many of us are not provided these attachment needs in childhood, and we grow into adulthood burdened by this wounding, unsure of how to relate safely and from a place of wholeness. If you struggle to align your inner and outer worlds, find yourself repeating difficult relational patterns, or feel as if your authentic self must remain hidden, I would love to work with you. I am particularly interested in supporting the health of queer families and cooperatives.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Xing Liu

Xing Liu

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Onyx Marosi

Onyx Marosi

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with adults in a multitude of settings including residential, community, outpatient, and emergency departments. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing challenges around anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. I have special interest in women's mental health. I bring transparency, authenticity, and creative problem solving to the therapeutic relationship.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Eric Erickson

Dr. Eric Erickson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My clients often describe my approach in therapy as exploration and self-discovery without judgment and sustaining a safe environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Princess Francois

Dr. Princess Francois

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I embrace an open-minded perspective and prioritize a person-centered approach in treatment, ensuring that every individual feels valued and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Philip Bower

Philip Bower

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I especially welcome LGBTQIA+ adults and others who have felt pressured to edit, minimize, or explain important parts of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrada Mihaila

Dr. Andrada Mihaila

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward the life you truly want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Broderick

Kathleen Broderick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Reading, MA


“I founded Broderick Healthcare on a simple belief: people heal best when they feel truly seen, supported, and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Devon Beal

Devon Beal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Franklin, MA


“My practice is client-centered, trauma- and LGBTQA+ - informed. My style is authentic, collaborative, direct and compassionate.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jelisa Adair

Jelisa Adair

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that many of the challenges that inhibit us from achieving our goals are related to the difficulty in knowing ourselves deeply.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hector Santos-Aponte

Hector Santos-Aponte

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You don't have to figure this out alone — and you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samantha Figueroa

Samantha Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Samantha Figueroa specializes in helping people heal from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. She takes a trauma-informed, strengths-based, holistic, and somatic approach to work with clients to help them heal and improve their relationship with themselves, others, and the world. She is also a meditation and yoga teacher, shamanic practitioner, and sound healer.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Barber

Jennifer Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michelle Francis

Dr. Michelle Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a solution-focused therapist, I'm dedicated to empowering you with the tools and support you need to thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Claire Burgess

Claire Burgess

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I consider myself warm and considerate of the whole person; I am very present and mindful in session toward the client's issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Wandungu

Angela Wandungu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


I’m Angela, a dedicated and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and sleep disorders, as well as life transitions related to relationships, career, and personal growth. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where every client feels heard and empowered.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Danforth

Christina Danforth

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have been a mental health clinician for over 20 years and have worked with many people to help them be their preferred self. I am licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicolette Quashie

Nicolette Quashie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


PLEASE MESSAGE PROVIDER TO MANUALLY BOOK SELF PAYING CLIENTS.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Whether addressing addiction, mood disorders, or other mental health challenges, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my clients by offering comprehensive, integrative care. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to support you!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Brookline, MA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Brookline, MA
There are over 22 therapists in Brookline, MA accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 91%Depression
  • 86%Trauma
  • 86%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 91%Aetna
  • 86%Point32 Healthcare
  • 82%Cigna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 5%Mandarin
  • 5%Portuguese
  • 5%Twi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 41%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 32%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 18%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 23%Family therapy
  • 9%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 5%Couples therapy

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