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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Shelburne, VT

Shelburne's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare from providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with 92 licensed providers nationally who offer compassionate, open-minded support for gender identity, sexual orientation, and related mental health concerns. Access therapy virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and affordable care.

Dawn Traut

Dawn Traut

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Burlington, VT


“I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nikki Brant

Nikki Brant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wells River, VT


I have worked in a variety of settings, from in-patient to community mental health. I have worked with all age ranges. I am enthusiastic about helping people discover their inner strength and create their road map to what success is to them personally!

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Kijak

Patricia Kijak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe effective treatment begins with building trust and creating a safe, supportive environment where children and adolescents feel comfortable expressing themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Simone Cote

Simone Cote

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative and grounded in your real life — not a one-size-fits-all formula.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tameika Ivey

Tameika Ivey

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My approach is grounded in CBT and integrates DBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices to help clients develop insight, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dishonda Hopkins

Dishonda Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


With over a decade of experience, I offer tailored therapy for diverse challenges: Disruptive Behavior, Parental Stress, LGBTQIA Support, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Grief, Life Transitions, BIPOC Concerns, and Personal Growth. I use a holistic approach integrating Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and Behavior Therapy. Let's work towards healing and growth together!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Beliveau

Kathleen Beliveau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vermont


“My counseling style is non-judgmental, affirming, and warm. I love helping clients identify, explore and change patterns...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Titus

Andrew Titus

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I work especially well with LGBTQ+ adults and people carrying the weight of family expectations, shame, religion, or complicated attachment histories.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Gooding-Call

Mary Gooding-Call

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My therapy practice is dedicated to providing affirming, strengths-based therapy for those who are part of these marginalized communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elizabeth Haviland

Dr. Elizabeth Haviland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“My nature is warm yet confident, nurturing and reassuring. I want you to feel at ease from the very beginning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Josh Burke

Josh Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I would describe my approach to be goal-oriented and client/person-centered, which leads to engaging, practical approaches to problem-solving many concerns as they relate to individual stressors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer DeBarbieri

Jennifer DeBarbieri

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I prioritize creating a safe, accepting environment where clients can express themselves freely without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Morrigan

Samantha Morrigan

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Johnsbury, VT


If you're looking for an out of the ordinary therapist, welcome to my "office"! I was born and raised in Springfield Massachusetts before moving to east Tennessee in 2011 and then northeast Vermont in 2021. So I understand "transplant loneliness" quite well in addition to other city to rural living dilemmas. I have a wide array of lived experience in addition to my education and am able to bring it all to the table to better assist you on your journey. I am only human and I do not know more about you than you, but we can work together to find the solutions to the issues that trouble you. I am here to dig out the answers you seek from within. Side note: I have experience with various types of relationships within the internet/gaming/pop culture/geek/nerd/neurodiverse/LGBTQ/spiritual and alternative communities as well cultural diversity.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“Expect to walk away feeling heard and valued, knowing you are being cared for by a knowledgeable and passionate provider.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alyson Korman

Alyson Korman

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I help kids and teens feel understood, confident, and capable in a world that doesn't always get them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Adrienne Lutschg

Adrienne Lutschg

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Therapy is a collaborative journey of self discovery and integration. Its aim is wholeness. I draw on a variety of therapeutic frameworks (EMDR, DBT, motivational interviewing, strengths based work) to meet individuals where they are at and help them identify strengths and areas of growth in their life.

Together we look at how thoughts, feelings and beliefs intersect with our life transitions and relational patterns and how they contribute to our sense of well being, or misalignment. By uncovering the needs under our feelings, we learn to take personal responsibility for expressing ourselves accurately and authentically, allowing us to feel heard, valued and understood.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deana Duckenfield

Deana Duckenfield

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe healing happens at the intersection of science and humanity. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices—like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—but it's guided just as much by warmth,...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Mott

Thomas Mott

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“A well designed treatment plan with goals and measurable objectives to ensure your satisfaction in working with me.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Roseanne Tucker

Roseanne Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Nineteen years in the field, and the part I still love most is when someone decides to trust the process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kyle Bonner

Kyle Bonner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vermont


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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Hopkinson

Anne Hopkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“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
Danielle Capozziello

Danielle Capozziello

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Bring my best self to share space with you that is comforting, knowledgeable, solution focused, flexible, challenging and safe.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samuel Harrison

Samuel Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I am a therapist that welcomes all, humbly, and strives to build community with those I encounter. You are welcome here, however you may be.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Owens

Michael Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I will help you explore how changing your perspective and changing the actions can change your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ana Bulnes

Ana Bulnes

Therapist

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“I specialize in working with autistic and ADHD adults, parents of neurodivergent children, and highly sensitive or creative professionals who often feel misunderstood or overwhelmed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Finding a therapist who truly gets your life can feel like a long search. One who sees more than a diagnosis, who doesn't need you to explain yourself before you can get to work. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, that search often comes with an extra layer: the quiet work of figuring out whether this therapist is actually safe, or whether you'll spend your sessions educating them. With me, you won't have to do that work.

I'm a licensed therapist with more than 22 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. I've worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice. I've sat with people in some of the hardest moments of their lives and know how to meet them there without flinching.

My primary focus is LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. That includes navigating identity, coming out at any stage of life, relationship dynamics unique to queer and same-sex partnerships, internalized stigma, minority stress, and everything that comes with living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy. I also work with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use and dual diagnosis, men's issues, and stress and burnout.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sara Dee

Sara Dee

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Healing isn't about forgetting the past. It's about changing the way it affects your present. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorder recovery, or difficult life transitions, therapy can help you better understand the patterns that have been keeping you stuck while creating healthier ways to move forward.

With nearly a decade of experience working with adults, I provide a warm, collaborative, and supportive space where you can feel understood without judgment. My goal is to help you make sense of what's contributing to your current challenges, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, eating disorders, grief, ADHD, or relationship concerns, we'll work together to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Ocasio

Melissa Ocasio

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Melyse Behavioral & Wellness is a small group practice that empowers, supports and helps clients thrive through their journey. We are a small practice designed to meet the support We have a long history working with kids in the foster care system. I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older a variety of different emotional difficulties find a way to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charla Malamed

Charla Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based... I regularly use mindfulness skills and techniques from Internal Family Systems to assist my clients in developing their ability to expand their awareness, self witness, and integrate parts that have...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moira Chiusano

Moira Chiusano

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My training and experience integrates a variety of modalities; Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)-informed, Solution-Focused, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Systems and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


My name is Benjamin. With over 25 years of experience, I help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve emotional well-being. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other life challenges.

My approach is personalized, collaborative, and focused on meaningful, lasting growth. I help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for everyday life.

Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and engaging—I bring honesty, humor, and compassion to create a space where you can grow, heal, and be yourself. Book with me here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I am a psychotherapist, licensed in Massachusetts. I work with children/adolescents (8 years and older), and young adults. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing issues with trauma/PTSD, divorce/separation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, dual diagnosis, behavioral issues, family concerns and those who identify as LGBTQ. To inquire about availability please send me a message. Now offering Walk & Talk therapy (please message me for details).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristy Wrigley

Kristy Wrigley

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I am a clinical mental health counselor licensed in the state of Vermont. I provide tele health services for people of all ages experiencing mental health challenges. I specialize in treating PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. I have worked in the mental health field for 30 plus years and have acquired a diverse skill set.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Mills-Gregory

Kristina Mills-Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Goals are specific to the individual, and we will set goals together. Each goal will be to work towards the overall goal of feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Keri Harshbarger

Keri Harshbarger

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and your goals, experiences, and needs are at the center of our work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
J.J. Mull

J.J. Mull

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


My name is J.J. Mull -- I'm a clinical social worker and therapist in private practice. I trained and Smith College School for Social Work and received advanced training in psychoanalytic treatment at Cambridge Health Alliance through Harvard Department of Psychiatry. Since finishing my training, I have worked in a wide range of settings with people struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, substance use disorders, significant trauma, and many other issues. In addition to my clinical work, I am a writer, poet, and researcher and have been a professor in the Masters in Social Work program at Smith College for 4 years.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Prader

Laura Prader

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I am a trauma-informed therapist who is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat PTSD symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Shelburne, VT

Number of therapists serving Shelburne, VT
There are over 90 therapists in Shelburne, VT accepting new patients.
90+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 84%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 42%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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