Therapists Who Are:
Trans-Friendly
Trans-Aware
Trans-Experienced
Trans Specialists
Trans-Friendly
The following person identified themselves as a trans-friendly therapist:
No one is currently listed in this category. Please see the other therapist categories.
Trans-Aware
The following people identified themselves as trans-aware therapists:
Maury Abrams, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Provider's own gender: male
Contact Information
15 Conz St., Suite 3, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 387-5305
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trauma, anxiety, grief
- Population(s) treated: adolescents, adults
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: Health New England, AETNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Behavioral Health, Beacon, Fallon, Tufts, Medicare, in general UMass student insurance plans
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: clinical supervision of trans cases, research
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? No
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Grace C. Gibson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
206 State Street, #107, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-0408
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: depression, anxiety, TBI, PTSD, grief & loss, learning disability, ADHD, personality, AS testing
- Population(s) treated: adults
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: MBHP, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health New England, Medicare; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
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Trainings or experience related to trans people: no specific training or experience
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Beth Tabor Lev, Ph.D., Psychologist
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
13 Old South Street, Suite # 1B, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 585-5180
Information About Practice
- Currently not accepting new clients
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trauma, sexual abuse, dissociation, self injury, gender and sexuality concerns, anxiety, mood problems
- Population(s) treated: adults, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health New England, Medicare, Beacon, MBHP, Aetna, and others; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: workshops/seminars, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "Workshop with Arlene Istar Lev, year-long consultation/seminar with Lisette Lahana, LICSW."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? No
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Anthony D. Smith, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Provider's own gender: male
Contact Information
529 Main St., Suite 1, Room 15
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 543-5865
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: anxiety, mood, anger management, stress management, couples, teens, life adjustment (including experience with trans concerns, primarily trans men)
- Population(s) treated: adolescents, adults, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offer evening and weekend appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Beacon/Fallon, BMC Healthnet, Neighborhood Health Plan, Multiplan, Wellness Corp (EAP), ESI (EAP). See my site on Psychology Today for complete listing.
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework
Notable trainings or experience: "I first encountered transgender people working in adult forensic settings, where I became curious about the concern and developed therapeutic relationships with several inmates over the years. I have evaluated, but not treated, adolescent transgender issues."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? No
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Alison Todd, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
78 Main Street, #209, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6464
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: couple therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBT issues, college students, perinatal mood disorders, parenting issues
- Population(s) treated: adults, adolescents, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offer evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health New England, Tufts, United Behavioral Health, all out-of-network plans; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Notable trainings or experience: Internal Family Systems Therapy Training, Yoga Teacher Training, four years adjunct faculty at Smith College School for Social Work
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? No
