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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Norwood, MA

Norwood residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming mental health care can access 652 providers through Headway's inclusive platform. Our therapists offer evidence-based talk therapy and support with flexible scheduling. Free intake consultations available to help you find the right provider fit.

Comfort Atwereboanah

Comfort Atwereboanah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Norwood, MA


“Comfort values holistic care; thus her practice is centered upon a collaborative strength-based approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Stoughton, MA


“My goal is to alleviate your suffering and simplify your life through natural empathy, compassion, intuition, and the negotiation of appropriate treatments.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pamela Criswell

Pamela Criswell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Norwood, MA


We are working together to help you on your journey. I am openminded, direct and creative in my approach. When appropriate I use humor. I am an observer by nature and curious about my clients and their journey

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Matt Conti

Matt Conti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Brookline, MA


You need insight into your problems, not more advice. I'm Matt, a licensed professional specializing in helping teens and emerging adults (13–30) keep their footing in the whirlwind of adolescence and becoming an adult.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Crawford

William Crawford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Natick, MA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication

management and therapy for children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults. I treat ADHD,

depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and related conditions. I also work with adults with autism

spectrum disorder and ADHD, providing diagnostic clarification and ongoing treatment within

general psychiatric care. I offer in-person and telehealth visits and focus on collaborative,

evidence-based, and individualized care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katia Sylvestre

Katia Sylvestre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Boston, MA


“Her practice at Holistic Well is rooted in the belief that mental wellness is achieved by looking beyond symptoms to understand the unique biological, emotional, and environmental factors affecting each patient.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cynthia Meeske

Cynthia Meeske

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Holliston, MA


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting people on their healing journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Salvatore Azevedo

Salvatore Azevedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Framingham, MA


“My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, focused on giving you tools that match how your mind works so you can feel more grounded, focused, and in control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Annie Atwater

Annie Atwater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Boston, MA


“Annie works exclusively with LGBTQI people and their caregivers/loved ones across the life span, ages 3+”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Han-Ying Alexander

Han-Ying Alexander

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Arlington, MA


I am passionate about supporting my clients to feel congruent internally, so they can further understand and communicate their needs externally. While talking is the most obvious way for communication, I also love to incorporate our somatic experiences during sessions (with your agreement, of course). As an immigrant from Taiwan, it's also my mission to provide my expertise for people struggling with "fit in", while transitioning to any new environments.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Kasprzak

Danielle Kasprzak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lowell, MA


“I combine my knowledge of whole body medicine, supportive therapy and psychiatric mental health care to provide holistic care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Devin Van Dyke

Dr. Devin Van Dyke

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Boston, MA


I graduated from the BIDMC/Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program in 2025.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bob Collins

Bob Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Rockland, MA


“I am pleased to offer CBT based treatment to support your pursuit of goal attainment, confidence in coping with mental health symptoms...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Norwell, MA


Healing Across the Lifespan: A Partnership in Mental Wellness

Choosing a mental health provider is a deeply personal decision. You aren’t just looking for a prescriber; you are looking for a witness to your story, an expert in the biological complexities of the brain, and a partner in your recovery.

My name is Jessica Stanley, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My journey to this practice has been defined by a unique duality: the macro view of a healthcare executive and the micro focus of a dedicated clinician. Before opening the doors to this practice, I served as the Clinical Director for a large-scale healthcare organization. In that role, I was responsible for the oversight of complex systems, the mentorship of large clinical teams, and the implementation of evidence-based protocols across diverse populations.

While my time in leadership allowed me to impact mental health at a systemic level, my true passion has always remained in the quiet, transformative moments of the exam room. I have returned to full-time clinical practice to bring that high-level expertise back to where it matters most: the individual human experience.

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum, nor does it look the same at age seven as it does at seventy. I specialize in treating patients across the entire lifespan. Whether I am working with a child struggling to navigate their first years of school, an adolescent facing the pressures of identity formation, or an adult managing the heavy mantle of career and family, my approach remains the same: comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence based.

Areas of Specialization

I am trained to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including:

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bianca Genualdo

Bianca Genualdo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Winthrop, MA


“I am passionate about nurturing social-emotional growth in ways that honor each child's individual strengths, differences, and needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Curtin

Sharon Curtin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lexington, MA


“I am dedicated to fostering trusting relationships and providing thoughtful individualized care in a warm and supportive setting.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacques-Paul Barbour

Jacques-Paul Barbour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Taunton, MA


“Counseling is a unique process for you to feel safe and be yourself, to create goals and find ways to improve your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bridget Lehane

Bridget Lehane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • East Bridgewater, MA


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, and artist. I am skilled and experienced in supporting people working on issues of self-esteem/worth, traditional and non-traditional relationship issues, sexual wellness, body-positivity, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, recovery, life transitions, family issues, and more.

The work we do will be directed by the Person-Centered, Rogerian principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and belief in authentic human connection.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmen Guy

Carmen Guy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Wakefield, MA


“She specializes in integrating a holistic approach to mental wellness & offers comprehensive treatment options.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shaun Spanos

Shaun Spanos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Wakefield, MA


I am a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in both acute care and psychiatric nursing. In my practice, I believe that understanding your issues is the first step toward healing. I take the time to truly listen to your experiences, validating your feelings, and recognizing the weight of what you’re going through. With a holistic approach to psychiatric and medical management, I specialize in the medication management of ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Insomnia. Together, we’ll work to help you find the balance and peace you deserve.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anthony Rofino

Anthony Rofino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Marblehead, MA


“My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you can feel most comfortable to express your situation and feel both supported and challenged to improve your situation by focusing on what you can control.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mercy Irura

Mercy Irura

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Methuen, MA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, providing comprehensive mental health care across diverse populations. My background includes extensive work in behavioral health emergency settings, partial hospitalizations, IOP, recovery care, community psychiatric care. I also have experience supporting dually diagnosed patients with co-occurring medical conditions, giving me a broad perspective on the complex interplay between mental and physical health.

I earned my PMHNP degree from Post University and hold PMHNP licensure in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to evidence-based care, while continuously seeking opportunities for professional development and growth in the mental health field.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Westford, MA


Now accepting patients in Massachusetts! Offering in office visits on the fourth Monday of each month in Westford, MA from 8:00 until 11:30 and virtual visits throughout the week.

I have been in healthcare for over 20 years and enjoy partnering with patients . As a gay man, I understand the comfort that comes with working with someone from the community.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Catherine Hammond

Catherine Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I bring a warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth approach to helping clients navigate stress, mental health challenges, and life's harder moments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Bratz

Julia Bratz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am supportive, affirming, encouraging, caring, inquisitive, and ready to meet you where you are at on your mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Nalubega

Gloria Nalubega

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to meet you where you are both emotionally and physically; working together to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and support lasting emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Allen Shamon

Allen Shamon

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that therapy should be emotional, creative, lively, and intense, and I promise to bring my full heart to the relationship we build.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Gutierrez

Cynthia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heart for supporting individuals through the transformative journey of parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I provide compassionate, bilingual therapy to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With a degree from Rutgers University and years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I understand that every journey is unique.

My approach is warm, empowering, and always centered on meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space for healing, growth, and renewed strength.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhyanna Anderson

Rhyanna Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I'm Rhyanna, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is ready to help you lead a more fulfilling life. I enjoy treating those who are suffering with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, grief, body image concerns and more. I am not specialized for any populations at this time and provide a general but effective approach.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Howard Bean

Howard Bean

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Clients can expect to be engaged by a motivated professional who will be working with genuine feelings of concern and investment for the person in front of them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mira Patel

Mira Patel

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I will help you navigate it in a way that is motivating and freeing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut with six years of experience supporting individuals on their mental health journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristin Bennett

Kristin Bennett

Therapist

Virtual • Plymouth, MA


“With 20 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient care, I help clients facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, and co-occurring disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
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
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
Leah Comeau

Leah Comeau

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving those at end of life and their families, those in addictions and their families and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Teddy Renard

Teddy Renard

Therapist

Virtual • Salem, MA


“My approach is humanistic, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible when people feel understood, supported, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nic'Cole Lambert

Nic'Cole Lambert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brookline, MA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kemealo Moussatcha

Kemealo Moussatcha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Malden, MA


“Healing begins with understanding. My approach emphasizes building trust, empowering clients to take an active role in their care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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