LGBTQ+ therapists in Northampton, 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Kirsten Christensen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy.
Every person is unique, and therapy should be the same - that’s why I take a tailored, individualized approach that’s flexible to meet your needs and goals. The foundation of my work is a multicultural-feminist perspective that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I take a warm, collaborative approach to help you get clarity about who you are and how you want your life to look. I also integrate evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and relational frameworks. My goals involve helping clients move upstream to identify and resolve systemic and personal patterns that keep them stuck and working together to find more joy.
I also believe that the personal is political. More often than not, sociopolitical systems of oppression like racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, ableism, and more directly impact mental health. As a result, I take an actively anti-racist, intersectional, identity-affirming approach with clients across a broad spectrum of marginalization and privilege.
I specialize in working with college students, graduate students, young adults, and professionals in Massachusetts on a variety of common issues including: mood (anxiety, depression), identity development, life transitions and adjustment, ADHD, relationship issues, academic and career issues, and burnout.
9 Years Experience
Online in Northampton, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy that emphasizes emotional safety, collaboration, and respect for each client’s values and relationships. I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and relationship stress among other issues.
I take an integrative, evidence-based approach that incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and nervous system–informed therapy, attachment-focused work, and emotion-focused interventions. While my work is rooted in clinical research, I also recognize that not all healing can be fully explained by science alone. I remain open to the many ways the mind, body, and inner world interact, honoring intuition, meaning-making, and embodied experience as part of the therapeutic process.
I provide affirming, nonjudgmental care for clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults. Many clients seek my practice for support around relationship dynamics, intimacy concerns, and navigating relationships that may not follow traditional models. I aim to create a space where clients feel understood without needing to educate their therapist.
My goal is to help clients develop greater emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a more secure connection with themselves and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Northampton, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Kaitlin Joyce Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, NATC, TCTSY-F
I specialize in working with high-achieving adults (18+) who are outwardly thriving, but carry the invisible wounds of narcisstic abuse, complex trauma, emotional neglect, or early attachment ruptures. You may be someone who’s loving, thoughtful, and aware—but feels stuck in patterns of self-criticism, doubt, unstable emotions, or people-pleasing.
You are not broken! Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your distress to help you reclaim your inner peace, regulate your nervous system, and create healthy relationships. I offer a safe, collaborative space for you to learn how to manage your feelings, find your voice and heal from the past.
16 Years Experience
Online in Northampton, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Northampton, Massachusetts Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Northampton, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (62%), and LGBTQ+ Issues (56%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 62% | Depression |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Stress |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 79% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 44% | Jewish |
| 44% | Military / Veterans |