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LGBT therapists in Lowell, MA

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Lowell, MA

Lowell's LGBTQIA community can connect with empowering, solution-oriented providers on Headway who specialize in gender and sexual identity support. With flexible scheduling and 716 providers available, many clients find care starting as soon as the next day.

Erika Fugere

Erika Fugere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


Hey there! I am a therapist that has a passion for helping individuals cope with ongoing life stressors. I want to assist people with building the best version of themselves. I specialize in working with those who struggle to manage their stress and/or anxiety. I love working with individuals who are struggling to navigate the complex world of relationships & parenting. I also enjoy helping those who struggle with financial stress and anxiety build a healthier relationship with money.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anjalie Pieres

Anjalie Pieres

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to be both a gentle witness and an ally, helping you to find & stand in your power, identifying disparities & restoring balance in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rio Bauce

Rio Bauce

Therapist

Virtual • Cambridge, MA


“I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy, and I specialize in supporting those with HIV-related issues, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, and identity-related challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jacqueline LaBonte

Jacqueline LaBonte

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe deepening ones understanding of themselves leads to clarity of both large and small changes that can be made and worked toward to move towards a more fulfilled life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Morton

Sarah Morton

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I bring compassion and curiosity to every encounter. You are the expert on yourself and you already have skills and tools that are enormously valuable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammie Holt

Tammie Holt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and I earned my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I completed my Undergraduate in Psychology from Florida A&M University. I’m certified and experienced in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, CBT- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Intervention Treatment, and I'm Nationally Certified in Anger Management. I’m also a Qualified Supervisor.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eilakeisha Spencer

Eilakeisha Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I believe that healing is more powerful when clients feel seen, understood, and heard by someone who relates to their perspective.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jay Calderaro

Jay Calderaro

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a queer therapist that loves to focus on the humanistic aspect to therapy - we're all people at the end of the day and I want to connect and relate to that.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anitra Myers

Anitra Myers

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Corinna Heindel

Corinna Heindel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


“Above all, I strive to make therapy feel human rather than clinical, connecting with clients as people first.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Mujica

Maria Mujica

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I have a dynamic, inquisitive, and active approach to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to think and problem-solve together...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Cavanaugh

Megan Cavanaugh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Swampscott, MA


“I consider medication to be a valuable tool in helping clients to lead a calmer, happier and more productive life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Sousa

Nicholas Sousa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwell, MA


“My approach to providing care is centered on developing trust and understanding while building a foundation that allows for growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Lester

Taylor Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Are you someone driven to excel in your profession, academics, or sports, looking to improve your mental well-being, alleviate stress, strengthen relationships, and build self-confidence? As a licensed therapist and sports clinician at a D1 collegiate program, I am committed to supporting ambitious individuals like you in overcoming the obstacles keeping you from achieving your personal and professional goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Bartone

Sophia Bartone

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I view therapy as a meaningful investment in yourself, a time dedicated to understanding your feelings, deepening your connection with yourself, and fostering personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsey Retzer

Lindsey Retzer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am trained in EMDR and I often take a trauma-informed and interpersonal approach with my therapy clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Rivet

Jessica Rivet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that every person deserves to feel heard and supported, and I strive to create a comfortable space where we can work together to understand your needs and develop a treatment plan that fits your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Dianna Smith

Dianna Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I've been doing this work for 25 years — which means I've sat with a lot of people in a lot of different kinds of pain, and I've watched most of them find their way through it. I work with adolescents, adults, and families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity, cultural identity, and the messy overlaps between all of those things. I'm warm, direct, and probably a little funnier than you'd expect from a therapist. That's intentional. Some of the hardest healing I've witnessed happened in moments that also had some lightness in them. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, work with couples and families in addition to individuals, and I accept Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna through Headway — plus several additional insurers on Psychology Today.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emily Burke

Emily Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have over six years of experience treating individuals and groups with struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Darya Mangeym

Darya Mangeym

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“All of you is welcome here. At the root of my therapeutic approach is the belief that every person is worthy of compassion, support, and the experience of feeling seen.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karen Peterson

Dr. Karen Peterson

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have lived in a whirlwind of many interrelated issues—and the shame that goes with them—which is why I feel honored when clients invite me into their worlds.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Dr. Derek Neaz-Nibur

Dr. Derek Neaz-Nibur

Psychologist

Virtual • Great Barrington, MA


“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
Jack Harari

Jack Harari

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and career counselor. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjusting to college life and career challenges. I also have experience counseling clients with medical illnesses including Long Covid. My therapy style has been described as warm and engaging; I believe in creating a safe space with respect, compassion and open dialogue necessary to building trust.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Paula Rosenfeld

Paula Rosenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Amherst, MA


“I am the the kind of clinician who will utilize real life references and examples of how the interventions work, I am transparent, non judgmental and will share with you the exact intent of my interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luiza Rodrigues

Luiza Rodrigues

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


FIT MIND counseling services enjoys empowering clients finding a more meaningful way to live their lives and assisting them learning about the importance of self-love. Helping clients to focus on themselves and on their self-care is a precious thing. When they learn to embrace and unconditionally love for being themselves, they become stronger in the face of negativity and more able to hold onto positive thoughts when faced with challenges.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Broomfield

Jennifer Broomfield

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Mark Lipman

Mark Lipman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in an holistic approach to therapy where multiple modalities can invite multiple perspectives, and perspective is key in gaining clarity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 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
Gary Meier

Gary Meier

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can receive the counseling, support, and encouragement needed to navigate life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Stephanie Moir

Stephanie Moir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


“Our therapy approach involves feeling safe and connected. We believe in the workings of the nervous system...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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 7 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
Carl DeJohn

Carl DeJohn

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe, strongly, in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that every person has the ability within themselves to not only enact change, but be their very own change agent.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Danielle Dennis

Dr. Danielle Dennis

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“She then completed a post-doctoral residency at the Mindfulness and Change Group, specializing in treating anxiety and OCD-related disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Lowell, MA

Number of therapists serving Lowell, MA
There are over 695 therapists in Lowell, MA accepting new patients.
695+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 50%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%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
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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