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LGBT therapists in Northampton, MA


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Northampton, MA
Finding a therapist who affirms your authentic self matters. In Northampton, Headway provides access to compassionate, open-minded providers experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals through life's transitions. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and free consultations available, quality care is within reach.
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.
I bring an authentic presence to the therapeutic partnership, and am prepared to meet you where you are at- it's your time, so I value human-centered work. My approach is often described as relaxed, nonjudgmental and meaningful, but dynamic enough to adapt to the specific needs of my clients.
As a licensed social worker with over 11 years of experience across diverse populations
and life challenges, I have developed a deep understanding of how person, environment,
and context all shape our wellbeing. I have supported individuals and families navigating
anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and questions of identity. My approach
is strength-based at its core: I see you as the expert in your own life, and my role is to
help you build on what already works while navigating what feels stuck. I am now focused
on supporting adults in individual therapy, and I would love to connect with you.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | Certified Dementia Practitioner
Boston, MA | In-Person & Telehealth Sessions
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with more than two decades of clinical experience helping adults navigate complex emotional, relational, and medical challenges. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston College and have dedicated my career to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care rooted in authenticity, compassion, and the belief that genuine change is possible at every stage of life.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, medical conditions, LGBTQ+ identity and relationships, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and advanced care planning. My integrative approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Humanistic framework. I believe that movement is medicine, and that healing emerges through the mind–body connection — where awareness, purpose, and action intersect.
As a gay clinician, I am deeply committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients can explore identity, relationships, and resilience with honesty and respect. I strive to help each person cultivate balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility in their lives.
Alan-Michael (Professor C.) honors individuality and celebrates personal gains.
I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton, MA, in 2002 and have been helping people with various mental health issues since that time. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing, among other modalities.
I am a Latinx provider with a special interest in trauma and stressor related disorders. I have 10 years of experience in outpatient and residential settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and their families.
I am a down-to-earth, approachable therapist with over a decade of experience supporting teenagers, young adults, and their families. Many clients arrive hesitant about therapy but quickly find a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where they can talk about anything. I strive to be responsive to each person’s life experiences, including gender- and race-based toxic stress and trauma. I completed my training at Boston University and spent several years working with a multidisciplinary team at a safety-net hospital.
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.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Northampton, MA



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 88%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 79%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 50%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 99%English
- 10%Spanish
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi

- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online

- 73%Woman
- 23%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 45%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 18%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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