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LGBT therapists in Lawrence, MA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lawrence, MA

Headway provides Lawrence's LGBTQIA community access to warm, solution-oriented providers who understand the complexities of gender and sexual identity. With 672 licensed professionals available virtually or in-person, you can find the right fit for your mental health journey with sessions often covered by insurance.

Evy Tran

Evy Tran

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. There are credentials I could list and ways for you to assess why I am the right clinician for you, and while those things matter, what I find most true is this: I care deeply about this work.


Finding the right therapist is hard, and on behalf of all therapists, I'm sorry this is true. I won't promise a "safe space" for the people I work with, but I can promise an accountable one. I am committed to learning alongside you, knowing that we will teach each other what comes next. I will create the container for our work, and together, I hope to build a foundation of trust that allows you to heal, grow, challenge, accept, and integrate all that has brought you here.


Many people who come to see me are living with depression, overwhelmed with anxiety, or are processing and healing from past trauma. You might be going through a major life transition or find your usual ways of coping are no longer working. You might feel stuck, uncertain, and disconnected from yourself. Investing in therapy can be difficult when there are so many other things that demand your attention. My role is to help you explore what is important to you, what is getting in the way, and make realistic, actionable steps towards your goals.


Disclaimer: My current role as an Access Clinician at Harvard University Health Services allows me to work with folx from all walks of life. I hold a small caseload in my private practice to focus on my clinical interests. Due to my role, I do not see any actively enrolled Harvard students in my private practice. However, this means you can see me at CAMHS for short-term counseling.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Barnum

Jessica Barnum

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Sessions can give you room to talk openly, sort through what's on your mind, and identify what you want to focus on together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 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 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Stein

Rachel Stein

Therapist

Virtual • Northampton, MA


“I see therapy as an invitation to be fully present together—to slow down, tune in, and notice what wants to emerge in the space.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Costello

Megan Costello

Therapist

Virtual • Belmont, MA


“I work at being open, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who uses an eclectic mix of trauma-focused therapy, IFS, DBT, and CBT—tailoring tools to fit your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lyndie Laramore

Lyndie Laramore

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


With several years of experience in the behavioral health field, I provide an eclectic, culturally-informed, empowering, person-centered therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people from all backgrounds to navigate significant life transitions such as starting careers, managing higher education stressors, dealing with toxic relationships and work environments, and addressing discrimination based on cultural, race, and gender identities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Anna Sloan

Dr. Anna Sloan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Amherst, MA


“I specialize in the treatment of mental health in the context of challenging systemic conditions such as cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and able to serve clients in the states of FL, AK, MO, and MA. I am passionate about working with adults who are ready to explore their vulnerabilities and become better versions of themselves. I understand that taking that first step to ask for help is the hardest, and that all the hurt, frustration, and pain that brought you to this point are all valid! In my office you can expect to be able to share your experiences in an open and safe environment.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie

Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Bedford, MA


“I am trained in integrative mental health and functional medicine. The people who tend to seek me out are looking for something more comprehensive than talk therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Hallick Lehmann

Hallick Lehmann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in a collaborative approach to mental healthcare, working closely with my clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kaily Ritz

Kaily Ritz

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsfield, MA


“I believe that every human needs a space where we can be seen, heard, and supported in a compassionate way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Anne Hopkinson

Anne Hopkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I specialize in working with high-achieving, young adults who may look like they're doing "fine" on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected on the inside.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Pardalis Johnson

Alison Pardalis Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Alison often uses a strength based perspective during sessions in order to empower and assist the client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Del Prete

Gina Del Prete

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that the client is the expert of their unique lives and we as humans already have everything we need inside of us to succeed, therapy is just a way to help you find it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Yukna

Sarah Yukna

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help make death and dying less isolating and more meaningful, whether that's helping someone have a better death, figuring out plans for the people left behind, or supporting those grieving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ariel Hopes

Ariel Hopes

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I specialize in work with children, adolescents, and parents, as well as women and trans/non-binary individuals struggling with a variety of challenges—including anxiety, depression, trauma, and work-, school-, and relationship stress. I have experience with neurodivergent populations, LGBTQIA+, and various faith communities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tahira Lodge

Dr. Tahira Lodge

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“With more than 25 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care grounded in a deep understanding of each individual's unique needs, strengths, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carlena Reagan

Carlena Reagan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I focus on creating an open and non-judgmental space to explore the root of symptoms related to anxiety, worry, stress, and lack of motivation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kerrie Mason

Kerrie Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome! I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating life's most painful or complex challenges. My practice focuses heavily on helping people heal from trauma, manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, and navigate difficult relationship or family dynamics. I have a deep passion for supporting women's unique experiences—including maternal, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health—as well as helping individuals explore identity, cope with chronic health conditions, and process grief or life transitions. No matter who you are or what background you come from, my goal is to provide an inclusive, open-minded space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and heard.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tom Sprague

Tom Sprague

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Listen and treat clients for who and what they are, individual human beings, each one unique from the previous person.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Yudith Figueiredo

Yudith Figueiredo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and substance use.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lane Standige

Lane Standige

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to create a warm, relatable environment that allows people to be grow, laugh, cry (sometimes), and feel safe to peel back their own layers and explore themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katlyn Wells

Katlyn Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that everyone has the strength already in themselves to overcome challenges, sometimes we all need help reminding ourselves of our strengths, or uncovering new strengths we didn't know we had.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Wagner

Jessica Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hi, I’m Jessica, psychotherapist and founder of A Wholehearted Way Counseling. I work with individuals and couples who are moving through periods of anxiety or depression that often show up during life transitions, including perinatal and postpartum experiences, grief and loss, identity shifts, and relationship challenges whether in monogamous or non-monogamous partnerships.

I know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I aim to offer a warm, grounded space where you don’t have to navigate these experiences alone and can begin to feel more supported, understood, and connected to yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Blagojevic

Derek Blagojevic

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Skill building from DBT therapy addresses emotional regulation, CBT reframes negative thoughts, and Solution-Focused Therapy leverages strengths and sets goals, while mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness for overall emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carolina Diaz

Carolina Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to provide clients with the tools that they need so they are better able to help themselves and feel like they are making forward progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tanya Baca

Dr. Tanya Baca

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to partner with you, not simply tell you what to do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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
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
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
Kien Shih

Kien Shih

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a non-binary person and first-gen immigrant, I understand the complexities of identity exploration and the unique challenges faced by folks.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Johnmark Mangiameli

Johnmark Mangiameli

Therapist

Virtual • Worcester, MA


“I come from a strength-based harm-reduction point of view which centers your experience and history as the main factors in your story.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Hannah Conley

Dr. Hannah Conley

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


My clinical degree is a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA, MSW equivalent) from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio (2016). I completed my Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) from University of Cincinnati (2016), and have experience as a provider of ABA services. I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University(2020).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Courtney Baczko

Courtney Baczko

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I believe that the most important step in finding success in therapy is connecting with someone who understands you and can hear your perspective and respectfully challenge your thought process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Dalzell

John Dalzell

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach combines contemporary psychological science with compassionate, individualized care because every person's story, relationships, and goals are unique.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Etter

Zachary Etter

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use a direct approach that emulates a coaching style that challenges current beliefs and makes you work to develop a healthier, more productive thought process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lawrence, MA

Number of therapists serving Lawrence, MA
There are over 690 therapists in Lawrence, 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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