LGBTQ+ therapists in Amherst Center, Massachusetts MA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Laurel Shortell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I work with a diverse range of individual adults throughout Massachusetts, including those in relationships of all configurations, college students, those grieving pet loss, and technical professionals, drawing on my own background as a software engineer. I also maintain a focus on clients who are on the autism spectrum, including neurodivergent adults and relationships where one or more partners identify as being on the spectrum.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amherst Center, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Michael Young
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Mdiv, CRW
My practice is based on my personal and professional journey. That includes studies in psychology, clinical and academic experience in counseling and therapy, individual therapy, and studies in spirituality.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst Center, MA
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst Center, MA Massachusetts
Serving LGBTQ+
Tina Nickels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Some might describe me as mature or wise. I have a colorful history full of life experiences and I have the ability to connect with people on their level, whatever their experiences may be. I love to empower people, especially women. I know life can be overwhelming, and I have techniques to help people create and utilize coping skills that will work for them. Some people just need to be heard, and I am an excellent listener.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst Center, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Brian Bermack
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My goal is to help motivated adults to identify what they want out of life, figure out what's getting in their way, and overcome those obstacles to achieve the lives they want. I place high value on autonomy and seek to help clients increase their own sense of agency- the feeling that they have the power to make their own decisions and the resources to act on those decisions. My background and perspective can be particularly useful when working with clients who are highly intelligent, who are oriented towards engineering, science, technology, or who think of themselves as introverted, shy, and/or socially awkward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst Center, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Amherst Center, Massachusetts Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Amherst Center, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), LGBTQ+ Issues (58%), and Depression (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 58% | Depression |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Stress |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 43% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 78% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 45% | Jewish |
| 42% | Christian |