LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Greenfield, MA
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Laurel Shortell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I offer an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, and life’s challenges without pressure or assumptions. My approach is grounded in respect, openness, and a commitment to honoring each person’s unique experience.
18 Years Experience
Online in Greenfield, MA (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Authentically You Counseling
Treatment Center, LCMHC
Scheduling at AYC is easy - schedule an intake as soon as next week. Finding the courage to be true to yourself despite the challenges you have to overcome is the ultimate goal of therapy. I believe one of the greatest grievances is living an inauthentic life with who you are. Regardless of what you’ve been through, if something is stopping you from living your truth - if fear prevents you from engaging in life the way you want or you are attempting to live up to some societal or personal expectation so far out of reach it hurts - If something is preventing you from living your fullest life, you can make a difference!
I want to help you reach your fullest potential according to your personal truth, values and beliefs. If we embark on this journey together, you will be the driver. I will simply help you see the different paths to reaching your end goal. In the end, you must be true to yourself in choosing the path you wish to take - or none at all.
Finding your truth sometimes means making a decision about whether or not to live your full truth. We can work together to help you explore your options to make the right choice for You. Making the call (or email) to start your journey is the first step - Let us start your journey together!
12 Years Experience
Online in Greenfield, MA
LGBTQ+
Shannon Stern, LPC-S, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
I love working with women who identify as queer/lesbian/bi or are questioning their sexuality later in life. Perhaps this means you have been in a heteronormative relationship throughout your life, but are coming to terms with your authentic identity. This process can be distressing, especially as you navigate dating and talking-to friends/family about your orientation. Therapy can be helpful in providing a space to process emotions and receive support during this journey.
11 Years Experience
Online in Greenfield, MA
LGBTQ+
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
Online in Greenfield, MA
LGBTQ+
Jess Benedetto, Still Mind Therapist
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, MA Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
We are an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice with specialties including LGBTQIA+ and non-traditional relationships, intersections between gender and sexual identities and mental health, and between gender and sexual identities and neurodiversity.
Still Mind Therapist founder Jess Benedetto offers trauma-informed individual therapy, relationship counseling, and wellness coaching focused on how our unmet needs, misunderstood minds, and past experiences contribute to personal, relational, and physical challenges. We believe that when you have a safe, judgment-free space to cultivate a deep awareness of how and why unhealthy patterns developed, you can begin to rebuild trust in yourself and others and move toward healing and meaningful change. Still Mind is a place where your needs, goals, and vision lead the therapeutic process, and where the path to healing looks different for every person and relationship.
11 Years Experience
Online in Greenfield, MA
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Greenfield, MA Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Greenfield, MA average 14 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (37%), and Behavioral Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Black / African American |