LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Peter Jones
Marriage and Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Couples communication, conflict, and infidelity restructuring work are my specialties. I help clients build, rebuild (or enhance) relationship they want. If they aren't sure what they want, I help them work it out with their partner. I have 30 years experience in helping clients, students, teachers, professionals of many kinds, communicate needs, concerns and interests in ways that reduce distress and promote happiness.
10 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Maria Elizabeth LeBlanc
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.Ed MSW LICSW
A guiding principle in my work is the belief that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Neuroscientific literature supports the curative powers of deep empathic attunement (limbic resonance), and the brain/body's ability to heal. As such, in addition to attending to you with the same level of respectful presence that I would expect in a therapist, I use both cognitive/emotional and mind/body tools to assist you in your healing. I think you will find me warm, genuine, empathic, and knowledgeable.
31 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Boston Evening Therapy Associates
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LICSW, LMHC, LCSW
Our sole mission is to improve life through the provision of meaningful and effective psychotherapy and counseling. To achieve this, we hire only therapists with the highest standard of skill, compassion and devotion to their clients. We are skilled in a wide range of areas of need including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Response and many others
20 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA Massachusetts
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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (59%), and LGBTQ+ Issues (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 28% |
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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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 59% | Depression |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Stress |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 77% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 44% | Jewish |
| 41% | Christian |