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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 662 licensed providers nationwide, with many offering free consultations and sessions as low as $0 through insurance.

Dr. Marcos Cancado

Dr. Marcos Cancado

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Psychoanalytic treatment is a journey, not a destination - a path to greater self-awareness, acceptance, and fulfillment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarvenaz Asiedu

Sarvenaz Asiedu

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a queer, neurodivergent therapist who deeply understands the layered experience of navigating multiple marginalized identities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

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Yixi Dong

Yixi Dong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cambridge, MA


“I understand because I've been there. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in helping college students...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Marchena

Samantha Marchena

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I want therapy to be more of a brainstorm session with another real person: little to no jargon use, I will be transparent with you, and you will be treated like you are the expert of your life (because you are).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tiffany Strout

Tiffany Strout

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe you are a whole and complex person deserving of attention, validation and respect right now as you are- you don't need to change in order to be worthy of it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Firdous Bukhari

Firdous Bukhari

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work from a place of empathy and nonjudgment, creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Hoffman

Anne Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I genuinely believe symptom reduction is possible for anyone willing to participate and self-examine.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Plymouth, MA


“I specialize in working with individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jane Sullivan

Jane Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I hope to give my clients the strength and skills to feel empowered, grounded, and aware of their worth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Finch

Emily Finch

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to offer a space where you can feel safe in vulnerability and supported in facing challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Figueroa

Mark Figueroa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Andover, MA


“I believe in a collaborative approach to psychiatric care, where we work together to create a personalized treatment plan that's just right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maddox Sprengel

Maddox Sprengel

Therapist

Virtual • Greenfield, MA


“In a first session, my goal is to have you leave feeling heard and understood, feeling like you have a partner in this process, and a sense of hopefulness that growth and change is possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mjriam Partipilo Cancado

Mjriam Partipilo Cancado

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move beyond surface-level symptoms to address deep-seated patterns that often hinder personal and relational growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yana Tallon-Hicks

Yana Tallon-Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenfield, MA


“I meet clients with kindness and curiosity in my sessions and provide a refreshingly open and non-judgmental space to talk about sex, sexuality, relationships, gender, and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Transgender issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juanica Buchanan

Juanica Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“In our sessions together, you can expect a collaborative and supportive environment where your insights and experiences are valued.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Bates

Andrea Bates

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to always meet you where you are. I will absolutely be your cheerleader if you need me to be, but I'll also challenge you as we explore your motivations, working together to address your needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Vita Callari

Vita Callari

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide a compassionate, supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and adjustment challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Justine Mohaddess-Westmoreland

Dr. Justine Mohaddess-Westmoreland

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is holistic and integrative and draws heavily from psychodynamic, attachment, and developmental theories.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brett Magit

Brett Magit

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Great Barrington, MA


“I believe therapy works best when it's collaborative. Together, we'll create a space that feels safe, open, and accepting...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Coelho

Adrianna Coelho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe working as a team with my patients is important as we each bring a fresh perspective to the conversation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jimmy Owens

Jimmy Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I usually take a Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy approach but primarily, I am a strength-based clinician with several clinical approaches and modalities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Mead

Maria Mead

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Breaking down and transcending the stereotypes of seeking mental health treatment for people of diverse backgrounds -- especially in the Latinx community -- is central to my practice.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Hakesley

Katie Hakesley

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I enjoy helping individuals overcome challenges and find meaning and purpose in their lives through the process of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Justin Laprise

Dr. Justin Laprise

Therapist

Virtual • Westport, MA


“I have worked with children, youth and families for over 6 years in multiple settings including outpatient therapy settings as well as in behavioral school settings with adolescents.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Stolar

Stephanie Stolar

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is eclectic, pulling from a myriad of techniques and theories to find what works for you, having a main focus on the therapeutic relationship, building trust, safety, and comfort.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stacy Rodriguez Rennard

Stacy Rodriguez Rennard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I’ve been working with women, children and families for over 15 years in individual counseling, group settings, and program development. My expertise lies in helping people understand their own emotional experience, to use words not violence, to cope, to reduce impulsive and compulsive behavior, to advocate for themselves.


I believe to live fully, we must feel. Intensely. Viscerally. Freely. To feel pride and pain, joy and frustration. To taste the freedoms of life, as well as its restraints. To reconcile thoughts, actions and emotions that are often at odds. To square all of this with culture, beliefs, and history. To live fully is when a sense of equity, equality and balance is awakened. To live fully is to gain perspective and know that you can weather all of it, and not be overcome by these complexities, but learn to integrate them, for a full life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julianne Kivlin

Julianne Kivlin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned with who you are. Many of my clients are insightful, sensitive, and capable, yet struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, ADHD, or relationship challenges. You may be used to caring for others, masking your needs, or pushing through instead of feeling supported. You’re looking for therapy that feels safe, real, and validating — not judgmental or distant — and you want to better understand yourself, your emotions, and your relationships.

I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches. I work collaboratively to help clients understand emotional and relational patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and build self-trust and healthier connections. My practice is affirming of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ identities.

Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. I offer a supportive, honest, and affirming space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationships, identity, or emotional overwhelm, you deserve therapy that feels human, safe, and respectful of who you are.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jonathan Peters

Jonathan Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges with empathy, compassion, and understanding. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, among other concerns. Together, we work to build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mora Lucero

Mora Lucero

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hi there! I’m Mora and I’m a queer therapist committed to helping people take back the reins of their lives. I’m a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC); however, my specialty areas are not exclusive to addiction. I support clients through anxiety, negative thought patterns, and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aarti Mathur

Aarti Mathur

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Come and start your journey towards a better life. I will help you develop resilience and strengthen your inner core. I will work with you to develop problem solving skills, and learn effective communication skills. I am an empathetic listener with over 10 years of experience in this field.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Benford

Tiffany Benford

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“When entering a therapeutic relationship with me, clients are receiving someone who knows what it is like to walk the path of healing, not just study it or have authority over them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Terrin Gathers

Terrin Gathers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I only use medication when necessary and support patients in starting as well as stopping medications as appropriate.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elle O'Rourke

Elle O'Rourke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide care that is LGBTQ+ and gender affirming. I understand how important it is to feel seen- you won't need to educate me about your identity or the unique impact of the current environmental stressors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristen Crossen

Kristen Crossen

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Smarthine Vilfranche

Smarthine Vilfranche

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to create a judgment free space where you can openly express the challenges you are facing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi-Ann Henry

Brandi-Ann Henry

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to practicing therapy is grounded in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, and Solution Focused Counseling...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lora Freeman

Lora Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have my master’s degree from Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. I am certified as a mindfulness teacher, mediator, and yoga teacher. The mind-body connection is an important aspect of the approach I take with clients. I am also trained to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Additionally, I’m a facilitator of Gender Equity and Reconciliation, so it informs my work with couples and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with adult individual clients and couples who experience anxiety, depression, adult and childhood trauma, relationship conflict/transitions, and mid-life transitions.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Os

Cassandra Os

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy with a compassionate, whole-person approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elisabeth Beasley

Elisabeth Beasley

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to provide my clients with a warm environment and a safe space where vulnerability and trust can grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adam Kleger

Adam Kleger

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, MA


“It is my core belief as a clinician that every client is an individual and deserves a tailored approach in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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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