LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, MA
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 West Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Have you made time and space for you today? Most of us haven't—and therapy isn't the only way to do it. Consider Holistic Life Coaching instead. As a certified professional coach, I am here to encourage you to take a breath, take a beat to consider who you are, where you are, and if you are feeling satisfaction in your own success. If you aren't, I invite you to have a conversation with yourself about what can be done differently—allow me to moderate that conversation. Together we can help you live into your own definition of success and begin to feel it deeply. To breathe it in and live.
7 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, CST, CSAT
Being a Sex Therapist, I like potential clients to know that I deliberately create a safe, non-judgmental environment both online and in person. My dream is for sex and relational health to be honored and easy to talk about, and for the myths and realities of what is possible to come to light.
15 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA
Serving LGBTQ+
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that each person’s story matters. I work with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
In our work together, I combine psychiatric medication management with brief therapeutic support. This allows us to address symptoms while also exploring practical strategies that improve daily functioning, resilience, and overall wellbeing. I believe mental health is influenced by many factors, including stress, sleep, lifestyle, and physical health. I take a whole-person approach when developing treatment plans.
Seeking help can be a big step, and my role is to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we focus on identifying what is getting in the way of the life you want to live and creating a path forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
My goal is not only to help reduce symptoms but to support you in building a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
6 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Chaya Bhuvaneswaran MD
Psychiatrist, MD MPH
I am a Harvard trained, board certified, Psychiatrist with a private practice in the Back Bay Area, Boston.
I offer individualized care in a compassionate, intelligent, creative environment.
22 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, MA Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, MA average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (61%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 61% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Stress |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 78% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |
| 47% | Black / African American |