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LGBT therapists in Vermont

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Vermont

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Vermont with 96 affirming, open-minded mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Stacey Fontaine-Stearns

Stacey Fontaine-Stearns

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I utilize a relational, creative, and validating therapeutic approach. Through a growth mindset, I meet clients where they are...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
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
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
Allison Wilcox

Allison Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I have a strong background in trauma focused and substance use work and have worked with clients from many cultures and backgrounds.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
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
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
Bonnie Szymanski

Bonnie Szymanski

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


If anxiety has been calling the shots in your life — keeping you from doing things you love, making you second-guess yourself, or trapping you in a cycle of "what ifs" — you've come to the right place.

I'm an anxiety specialist, and I've dedicated my practice to helping people just like you take their life back from anxiety, phobias, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. I know how exhausting it is to feel like your own mind is working against you. The good news? It doesn't have to stay that way. You are not your anxiety, and with the right tools, you don't have to let it make your decisions anymore.

I genuinely love this work. There's nothing more rewarding than watching someone realize they have more power over their anxiety than they ever thought possible — and I'd love the chance to help you experience that too.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Springfield, VT


“I want to help you to be the best version of yourself. My goal is for you to leave our meetings feeling better than when you arrived; clearer, calmer, and more empowered to achieve YOUR goals!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Marissa Martin

Dr. Marissa Martin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 6 years of experience treatment children, adolescents, and adults with medication support for mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rachel Couillard

Rachel Couillard

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Together, we will explore and understand your fears, challenges, hopes and dreams. Once visible, change will happen.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yana Tallon-Hicks

Yana Tallon-Hicks

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I meet clients with kindness and curiosity in my sessions and provide a refreshingly open and non-judgmental space to talk about sex, sexuality, relationships, gender, and identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Transgender issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Liliana Ventura

Liliana Ventura

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lia Grover

Lia Grover

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I specialize in trauma and individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. I have a lot of experience working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals going through the immigration process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Austen Bingham

Austen Bingham

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I approach counseling and psychotherapy with the basic understanding that all people are capable of healing, change and transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Cambray

Jeffrey Cambray

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My goal is to help you unlock your potential, and help you develop a toolbox to overcome obstacles moving forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherri Washington

Sherri Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe mental and emotional wellness is a team effort, and my methods include a plan of action that considers the client's unique needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saer Smith

Saer Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I particularly love working with clients exploring gender identity and sexuality, and how that intersects with their relationship with their bodies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Dr. Bernard Scott

Dr. Bernard Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“My approach with clients is to be an active listener, interactive, nonjudgemental, caring, and friendly.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jessica Domingo

Jessica Domingo

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy into my practice drawing from my client's inherent strengths that tend to be dismissed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Samantha Powers

Samantha Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My belief is that every person has an innate capacity for healing and balance when given the right support.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Harvey Cottrell

Dr. Harvey Cottrell

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I connect with my clients and create an environment where their stories are heard and valued as powerful agents of change and transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelly Woodside

Kelly Woodside

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I specialize in helping people navigate change, from transitioning successfully to independent living, to developing or reframing a career, to thriving in midlife through menopause and retirement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Kremin

Dr. Daniel Kremin

Psychologist

Virtual • Vermont


“Psychotherapy is NOT a one size fits all approach to improving mental health. Therapy needs to be structured to the nature and needs of the parties involved.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarina Yakubova

Sarina Yakubova

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My approach is direct and evidence-based, culturally competent, while creating a warm, safe and open environment with some humor!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Courtney Bolick

Courtney Bolick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I specialize in treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and ADHD. My treatment approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Medication Management.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Douglas

Andrea Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, SFT, and trauma-informed care to fit each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Barrett

Michelle Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“I started my career in inner-city community mental health, where I gained deep respect for the resilience people carry when systems fail them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amy Bruce

Amy Bruce

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I see relationships as central to the process of change, and believe that learning to love and accept yourself completely is the key to creating the life you desire and deserve.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elliott Buelter

Elliott Buelter

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of post-graduate clinical experience. I graduated from Rhode Island College School of Social Work in 2016 with my Master of Social Work and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Child and Adolescent Trauma. I am the owner of, and sole therapist at Tabula Rasa Therapy, LLC. I provide gender-affirming care and have expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, adult and childhood trauma including working with survivors of conversion therapy, anxiety, depression, identity formation, and life changes.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Arthur

Sharon Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I take a warm and affirming approach, sometimes direct and sometimes with humor or both, where I'm holding a safe space for you to process your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gretchen Hoyum

Gretchen Hoyum

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe (and research studies show!) that the most healing element of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Thompson

Regina Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My approach is grounded in ethically guided principles, including boundaries, professional practice, compassion, empathy, and reliability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Mark Macor

Dr. Mark Macor

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Brattleboro, VT


“I'm intentional of being considerate of and sensitive to the stories, identities, and backgrounds of each client I connect with during therapy...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Keighley

Karen Keighley

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Maybe it showed up when you became a parent, started a new relationship, went no-contact, searched for (or decided not to search for) biological family, changed careers, or hit a milestone age that cracked things open. Whatever triggered it, you’re probably asking questions like: Who am I really? Why does this hit differently for me? Why does everyone else seem fine when I’m not?

I work with adoptees who are navigating identity, belonging, and the emotional fallout that often comes with major life transitions. A lot of my clients are high-functioning, thoughtful, and exhausted from trying to hold it all together while pretending this stuff doesn’t matter.

My style is warm, direct, and very real—I swear sometimes and I don’t shy away from the hard stuff. I help you understand your nervous system and relationships so you’re not just surviving, but actually getting yourself. If you’re an adoptee in a life shift thinking “something’s off,” you’re not broken—and you don’t have to do this alone.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mae Winters

Mae Winters

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My approach is warm, practical, and personalized, combining evidence-based techniques with genuine support to help you create meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Sprague

Barbara Sprague

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“She is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Vermont

Number of therapists serving Vermont
There are over 94 therapists in Vermont accepting new patients.
94+
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
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 83%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 43%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 7%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
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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