Non-Binary Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Welcome to Avena Psychological Services, where your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life begins with the compassion and expertise of our team of dedicated therapists. We are committed to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space where our clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, struggles, and experiences with professionals who genuinely care and appreciate the privilege of being part of that journey. With a focus on creating collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationships, our therapists will work alongside you to develop strategies and insights that empower you to navigate life's challenges. Avena Psychological Services is committed to helping our clients build resilience, gain clarity, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we will uncover your strengths and explore pathways to a more meaningful and satisfying life.

As a licensed therapist and passionate advocate for mental health equity, I founded CMHC with a clear mission: to create an affirming, inclusive, and culturally diverse space where LGBTQ+ individuals and people from all backgrounds can feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My journey into therapy was shaped by both personal experience and a professional calling—recognizing the deep need for compassionate, identity-affirming care in communities that have too often been marginalized or overlooked.

To all those who don't fit neatly into society's norms of gender, sexuality, relationships, and cultures—this is a space for you! As a queer neurodivergent person and immigrant, I'm deeply passionate about connecting my communities to affirming, accessible mental health care. I've helped hundreds of people to get "un-stuck" from difficult pasts and repetitive cycles and to move toward clarity, connection, community, and a life they enjoy living. I'd love to help you on your own journey forward, with me by your side as your ally and co-conspirator.

As a therapist, I approach this work through a somatic lens, recognizing that what we experience emotionally is often held in the body, not just in our thoughts. I support clients in understanding their patterns while also helping them build a more regulated and grounded relationship with themselves. This means we’re not only talking about what’s happening, but also paying attention to how it’s showing up physically and how to shift those responses over time. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or a major life transition, my goal is to create a space that feels steady, collaborative, and connected, where you can feel supported both in your internal experience and in how you relate to others in your life.

My name is Nadia, and I’m a queer, non-binary, Palestinian American psychologist. I specialize in working with queer and gender diverse, Arab/SWANA/BIPOC, and adult children of immigrants, however, I welcome all intersectional experiences. Let's talk! Book a free 15 minute consultation call directly via my website below.

Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.

Gender ID

	40%	Non-Binary
	30%	Female
	15%	Gender Fluid
	15%	Male

Session Type

	73%	Online Only
	27%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

73%	Anxiety or Fears
73%	Depression
64%	ADHD
64%	LGBTQ+ Issues
55%	Trauma and PTSD
45%	Stress
36%	Autism and Asperger's

Ages Served

91%	Adult
82%	Young Adult
55%	Teen
45%	Senior
36%	Children

Client Focus

91%	LGBTQ+
91%	Women
45%	Hispanic / Latino
36%	Asian
36%	Black / African American

Non-Binary therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Avena Psychological Services

City Mental Health Counseling

Molly Toomey

Justine Astacio | Lotus Theory LLC

Dr. Nadia Alsamadi