LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ludlow, MA
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Ludlow, MA (Online Only)
Ricardo Despradel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC,LPC
As a gay cis-male Latino therapist, my commitment to LGBTQIA+-affirming care is both personal and clinical. I understand that identity including sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and culture doesn't exist in a vacuum separate from mental health. The effects of minority stress, discrimination, family rejection, and systemic barriers are real, and they shape the way people experience anxiety, OCD, and disordered eating in ways that a culturally unaware therapist can miss. I strive to create a space where LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from historically marginalized communities can show up fully, without having to educate their therapist or shrink themselves to be understood. My goal is affirming care that is also genuinely effective where identity is respected and evidence-based treatment still leads the way.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ludlow, MA (Online Only)
Serenity Coaching & Counseling LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LICSW, PsyD, LADC, LMFT, LCSW, MA
LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, MA
23 Years Experience
Online in Ludlow, MA
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
To be gay or lesbian is inborn and you should be proud of yourself. "I am here to help you build a bold & real you!"
"Out of the Closets and into the Streets"
"We are here & We are Queer."
I will help you transform yourself into a King or Queen or both.
"Gay by birth, fabulous by choice"
"My life, my rules"
"Let me help you build a real you with a touch of care"
LGBTQ+ identities are not disorders and do not require a "cure" or treatment, but hypnotherapy can support mental health, self-acceptance, and stress management. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and confidence building, especially regarding coming out or navigating discrimination.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ludlow, MA
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, CST, CSAT
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality approaches LGBTQIA+ dynamics by understanding each client's unique subjective experience. Looking at unconscious conflicts, internalized societal (heteronormative) messages that can shape one's sexual and gender identity. Coupled with family dynamics, attachment patterns and cultural stigmas that can contribute to internalized feelings. We create a safe environment to investigate what lies under the water line and needs to be addressed to bring awareness into the equation.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ludlow, MA
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ludlow, MA Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Ludlow, MA average 13 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (39%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 29% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |