LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Providence, RI
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Providence, Rhode Island. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Catriona Schmidt
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NCC, National Certified Counselor
Identifying, and processing LGBTQ+ challenges and obstacles including healthcare, relationships, family, and communities are explored. I provide a safe and nonjudgemental environment to promote acceptance and growth.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Providence, RI 02903
Online in Providence, RI
LGBTQ+
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I provide affirming, trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating LGBTQ+ identity, coming out, minority stress, relationship dynamics, and societal pressures. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identity, experiences, and relationships without needing to educate their therapist.
I offer queer therapy and trans-affirming care, integrating attachment-based, somatic, and parts-informed approaches to help clients process emotions, regulate stress, and strengthen self-understanding. Therapy emphasizes self-compassion, resilience, and empowerment, supporting clients in building authentic connections with themselves and others while navigating the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Erik Stenglein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW
Specialties include LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, sexual orientation and gender identity support, coming out, relationship concerns, minority stress, and trauma-informed care for adults.
I work with adults 18+ who identify as LGBTQIA+, including those navigating sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship challenges. Many clients come to therapy feeling misunderstood, isolated, or impacted by minority stress, discrimination, or past trauma. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and trauma-informed, helping clients explore identity, process experiences of bias or rejection, and build self-acceptance and resilience. Therapy is a safe, confidential space to strengthen self-understanding, navigate transitions, and create a life that feels authentic and supported.
22 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have seen multiple gay and trans people and feel comfortable with encouraging people to stand up for their rights. This is especially important during this difficult time that we are going through.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
LGBTQ+
Sound Mind Sound Body LLC
Psychologist, MPsy, PsyD
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I strive to foster a sense of safety and healing. There is often a great deal of intersectionality within coping with chronic health issues and stressors. Recognizing the importance of honoring all aspects of the individual is a goal in creating a balanced and cohesive sense of self.
10 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
Providence is home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Providence College — together generating significant student mental health demand and a creative, intellectually engaged population that views therapy favorably and tends toward longer-term, exploratory work. The city has a large Cape Verdean and Latino community, with a significant Guatemalan and Dominican population that creates demand for culturally affirming, Spanish-speaking therapists who understand the particular dynamics of immigrant family life in New England. Rhode Island Hospital and the Brown University Health system provide institutional mental health resources, while Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School maintains important psychiatric training programs. Providence's arts and hospitality economy creates consistent demand for therapists experienced with creative identity, economic precarity, and the mental health challenges of artists and performers.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Providence, RI Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Providence, RI average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |