LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westport, Connecticut CT
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Alistair Highet
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Our sexuality is integral to our identity, and is deeply personal, and should be a source of joy and an avenue of discovery. Sometimes though we may have to be freed from our self-perception and judgments around that (and that of other people). We can talk about your unique experience in a free and non-judgmental way, and help you open a path to the fullest appreciation of your unique personhood.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westport, CT
Online in Westport, CT Connecticut
LGBTQ+ Issues
5 Pointes Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CST
Navigating identity, coming out, discrimination, and relationship dynamics can feel isolating. I provide culturally affirming care, advocate for self‑acceptance, and support integration of all aspects of your authentic identity. As a cis, hetero woman, I am an ally to those in the LGBTQ community.
27 Years Experience
Online in Westport, CT Connecticut (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Jen Johnston Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMHC
One of our passions as a group of providers is working with people from the LGBTQ+ community. We help clients navigate questions regarding their sexual and gender identities, as well as how to move forward in ways that are consistent with their goals and values. We also understand the effects of minority stress over time, and how this can effect other mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and mood dysregulation. Thus, we work with many queer clients around issues unrelated to sexual or gender identity, but always from a position of affirmation of those identities.
We also understand that there can be a lot of fear when seeking out providers in the mental health system around gender dysphoria. Individuals with gender dysphoria may fear being dismissed, invalidated, or worse. Parents of children who are questioning their gender may fear being judged for any concerns and be uncertain how best to move forward. Our approach is that of compassionate listening. As individuals, we want to hear your unique story and experience with gender as well as your hopes for the future, whether or not that conforms with any external expectations. As parents, we want to hear your unique story and experience with your child around their gender too and help you with the questions you may have. Our aim is to create a safe and inclusive environment.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Westport, CT
Online in Westport, CT Connecticut
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dan Walinsky
Psychologist, PhD
Much of my career has focused on supporting LGBTQIA people in any number of ways. Whether you're at a point where you're considering coming out, if you're exploring your sexual or gender identity, or need space to process the important relationships in your life, this can be a great space to do some work. Many LGBTQIA people have had to make compromises in their lives to fit into social norms that don't mirror queer realities, and doing so can leave a real impact. I love to help LGBTQIA people work toward becoming more fully themselves.
4 Years Experience
Online in Westport, CT Connecticut
LGBTQ+ Issues
Molly Toomey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
For nearly two decades, I've worked closely with folks in the LGBTQIA+ community—queer, trans, questioning, and beyond! Whether you're grappling with identity, belonging, isolation, being valid or "queer enough", being a late bloomer/feeling like an impostor, struggling with invisibility or erasure, feeling torn between different desires, struggling with family members, or feeling intense stress and anxiety in the current political/social climate... this is a space for you to be yourself, to process openly, to be understood without having to explain yourself. My work, especially with queer and trans folks, is affirming and trauma-informed. I'm also kink-informed and friendly toward alternative sexualities and relationship models. I offer specialized support to LGBTQ+ folks who are also neurodivergent and/or immigrants.
9 Years Experience
Online in Westport, CT Connecticut (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westport, Connecticut Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Westport, Connecticut average 17 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |