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LGBT therapists in Framingham, MA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Framingham, MA

Finding a therapist who gets you matters. In Framingham, Headway's network includes empowering providers experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and wellness. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and sessions as low as $0 with coverage, quality affirming care is accessible.

Derrick Lacasse

Derrick Lacasse

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Board Certified Music Therapist (MTBC). I received my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Therapies from Lesley University.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abe Zubarev

Dr. Abe Zubarev

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I firmly believe that life becomes an adventure rather than a chore when people find ways to integrate their definition of meaning and purpose into their daily lives and careers.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Courtney Connolly

Courtney Connolly

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use a trauma-informed approach, drawing from CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and Solution-Focused Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Catheryn McDermott

Catheryn McDermott

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I will also use a realistic approach; I'm not afraid to challenge you so that you can grow as a person and face obstacles that occur in life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christina Pringle

Christina Pringle

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I utilize a strengths-based perspective when working with clients and I help them to realize their resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is rooted in a Holistic care approach that is evidenced based, person centered and strengths based.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paula Mazzotta

Paula Mazzotta

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I integrate elements from DBT, somatic sensorimotor psychotherapy and mindfulness practices into my approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor Macaruso

Taylor Macaruso

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello, I am Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker. Helping others has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy assisting people on their journey of healing and growth. I have been doing work in this field for over 10 years and have experience with a wide variety of populations. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, LGBQIA related topics, dementia and grief.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Derek Neaz-Nibur

Dr. Derek Neaz-Nibur

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I focus on collaboration and fostering a warm, nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa Johnson

Rosa Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have close to 30 years experience working with those who want to make changes in their lives and are committed to healthy relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Eryn Maschek

Eryn Maschek

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of trauma and significant mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Allard

Victoria Allard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


You've carried other people's hardest days, or your own, and sometimes the weight

doesn't leave when the shift ends. If grief, trauma, or a body that won't cooperate the

way it used to has been running the show, I want you to know there's a way to put some

of that down. I'm Victoria, an LMHC in Massachusetts with 14 years in crisis and

outpatient work, and I have a special place in my practice for veterans, first

responders, police, and firefighters, alongside anyone carrying grief, PTSD, or a chronic

illness. I've walked through grief, chronic illness, divorce, and recovery myself, so I

don't ask you to do anything I haven't done.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jack Gallagher

Jack Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I take a humanistic, collaborative approach to help clients feel supported and empowered as they navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kyle Bonner

Kyle Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


My ideal client is someone wrestling with feelings of shame, guilt, and a lack of authenticity. They may be navigating societal pressures or personal challenges that keep them from embracing who they are fully. Often, they feel held back by the weight of living up to others' expectations and yearn for a life where they can be unapologetically themselves. They want a space to explore and validate their lived experiences, uncover their genuine self, and build a life that feels both radically authentic and fulfilling.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Clynch

Timothy Clynch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Coonce

Megan Coonce

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I offer Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of self. I help people build skills to overcome anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm. I offer training in mindfulness, which emphasizes the importance of presence and curiosity in the healing process.


I have deep empathy and insight into exploring life’s deepest questions. Clients gain confidence and a sense of improved well-being by coming to understand themselves in a comfortable therapeutic setting. I work with diverse populations and clients beginning at young adulthood.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Carolyn Lewis

Carolyn Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendi Smith

Wendi Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Beverly, MA


“I help clients better understand themselves, quiet the constant pressure they put on themselves, and make changes that feel realistic, manageable, and sustainable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Desiree Curcio

Dr. Desiree Curcio

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I provide trauma-informed, affirming care grounded in CBT and DBT. I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, college and medical students navigating crisis and burnout, and clients facing emotion dysregulation, perinatal challenges, OCD, PTSD, and BPD. Passionate about serving marginalized communities, I bring a social justice lens to every session—creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore, grow, and build lasting resilience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron Neiblum

Cameron Neiblum

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My role is not to tell you where to go, but to help you navigate challenges, build confidence in your own abilities, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Wright

Sarah Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I draw on a strengths-based approach that starts with what is already working in your life, alongside solution focused techniques to help you move toward clear, achievable goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
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 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
Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsfield, MA


“A pressure-free, judgment-free, assumption-free meeting. With compassion and empathy, I will get to know you and demonstrate high-level connection building so that you feel safe and empowered to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Benson

Hannah Benson

Therapist

Virtual • Taunton, MA


“My goal is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to be yourself, explore concerns and start to heal at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura DeAngelo

Laura DeAngelo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Milira Cox

Milira Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“As we evolve and "grow through" life, we all have the capacity for resilience and personal authority to face change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Lewis

Elizabeth Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I specialize in working with people with anxiety and OCD, and have ample experience working with people with depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, and chronic illness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Renee Touhey-Childress

Renee Touhey-Childress

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is warm, direct, and engaging. I use humor, creativity, and, when it fits, playfulness; because therapy works better when it feels human.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tomasina Beckford

Tomasina Beckford

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“She prides herself on providing a warm and compassionate setting where clients can feel comfortable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer James

Jennifer James

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use a strengths-based approach and use top line evidence-based methods to help clients develop new skills and transform what no longer serves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
B Croy

B Croy

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My therapeutic style emphasizes the psychodynamic model. My unique approach weaves together insight-oriented therapy with skills-based strategies drawn from DBT.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 5 insurance carriers
Julie Bertocchi

Julie Bertocchi

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that people already have the tools within themselves to succeed, find their inner peace, and live up to their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Reis

Samantha Reis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“With education in both talk therapy and art therapy, I bring a creative approach to individualized counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mei Lin Pratt

Mei Lin Pratt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use Motivational Interviewing and a Client-Centered model to help navigate clients through a wide range of challenges through the intersection of multiple identities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen McGettigan

Maureen McGettigan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I do have advanced expertise in treating psychological trauma and continue to access the most recent research and training in the field.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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
Saipriya Valoth

Saipriya Valoth

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I'm a licensed psychotherapist who works with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or neurodivergent adults who have spent a lot of time trying to understand themselves, but still feel stuck in painful patterns. You may already know where your struggles come from, yet find that insight alone hasn't brought the relief, self-compassion, or change you're hoping for. I've been a therapist for 5 years, and my training in internal family systems (IFS) therapy and somatic approaches has helped clients move beyond insight, experience relief in the body, and feel more whole and connected to themselves, others, and the world around them.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Framingham, MA

Number of therapists serving Framingham, MA
There are over 690 therapists in Framingham, MA accepting new patients.
690+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 51%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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