The following people identified themselves as trans therapy specialists:
Dana Blackburn, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
43 Center Street, Suite #204, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1766
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trauma, eating disorders, addiction, LGBT issues
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: nearly all; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? "Under certain circumstances; I prefer not to be a 'gatekeeper' and have reciprocal relationships with like-minded colleagues to write letters when needed."
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Davis Chandler, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider’s own gender: nonbinary/transmasculine
Contact Information
25 Main Street, Suite 220
Northampton MA 01060
(404) 441-2912; https://thecenterforpsychotherapyandsocialjustice.com/therapists
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: erotic minorities: trans/nonbinary, queer, poly, kink, BDSM
- Population(s) treated: adults, adolescents, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting)
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Chatham Dann, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider’s own gender: trans male
Contact Information
351 Pleasant Street, Suite B
(413) 282-7026; www.Cadencebehavioral.org
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: Autism, ADHD, brain differences, neurodiversity, gender, trauma, queer people, sexuality (sex therapy), relationships
- Population(s) treated: for groups only, adults, adolescents, family therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: N/A
- Insurance accepted: Aetna, Optum, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, HNE, Mass Health standard, Always, Cigna
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, CEU hours, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting)
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes (only for clients at this time)
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Maxwell Ehrnfelt, M.S.W., Licensed Certified Social Worker
Provider’s own gender: trans nonbinary
Contact Information
Leaves of Change Counseling
16 Center Street, #517
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 624-4325; mehrnfelt@leavesofchangecounseling.com
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mae-ehrnfelt-northampton-ma/938248
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trans, queer, ADHD, substance use recovery
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: offer weekend appointments, offer evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Aetna, Cigna and Evernorth, Group Insurance Commission, Tufts, Wellfleet, Out of Network, private pay, sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting), research
- Notable training or experience: lived experience as a trans person
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Tetty Gorfine, M.A., Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
LifeCourse Counseling
P.O. Box 845, Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 775-3567, tgorfine@gmail.com; https://lifecourse.net
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: LGBTQ populations
- Population(s) treated: adults, couples/relationship therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: PPO insurances only and MBHP branch of Mass Health (PCP plan)
- Fluent in, and can provided treatment in, American Sign Language
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "I have provided workshops to local groups, including the Smith College counseling faculty."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? I do write letters and offer alternatives for informed consent
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Kelly Heck, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
Affirmative Counseling
42 Howard Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 358-5697, kellyheck@affirmativecounseling.net; www.affirmativecounseling.net
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: sexual identity, gender identity, youth/family needs
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening and weekend appointments
- Insurance accepted: Health New England, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan (BMCHP), Fallon, Commonwealth Care, Community Health Plan, Medicare, Medicaid
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, CEU hours, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "I have a private practice that specializes in treatment of gender nonconforming and transgender-identified individuals, with a particular focus on trans-identified youth ages 5 – 22. I facilitate groups for gender non-conforming youth in rural areas. I also have executed grant-funded research and projects to support LGBTQ youth, and presented these processes and outcomes in national trainings."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Melissa K. Heckman, M.S.W., M.Ed., Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider’s own gender: Nonbinary/Queer
Contact Information
Transhealth Northampton
Florence, MA
(413) 341-9400; transhealth.org
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: identity development, trauma, complex trauma and impact on development
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, relationship therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: pretty much all
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting)
- Notable training or experience: “Nearly all CEUs are used to keeping up to date on new information advocacy growth change in trans & gender diverse communities”
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Patricia Jenkins, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
16 Center Street, Suite # 503, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-2590
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: LGBT, trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), couples, adolescents
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Pioneer, United Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: attendance at the New England Gender Conference in 2007
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Demi McLaren. M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: nonbinary
Contact Information
Does virtual sessions (must be located in Massachusetts)
508-306-1145; demi@demimclarenlicsw.com
www.demimclarenlicsw.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: LGBTQIA+ Therapy (queer/nonbinary/trans-affirming care)
- Population(s) treated: adults, couples/relationship therapy, group therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: virtual sessions
- Insurance accepted: No insurance accepted. Superbills offered for insurance reimbursement.
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes.
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Julie Mencher, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
199 Main Street, Suite # 2, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-7933
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: LGBTQ issues, trauma, eating disorders, sexual issues, relationship issues
- Population(s) treated: adults, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: All Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurances, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Health Care Value Management, PacifiCare, United Behavioral Health, First Health, Pioneer, Magellan
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, research, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "I conduct trainings for other clinicians on working with gender issues, transgender people, and families and partners of transgender people."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? “Under certain circumstances.”
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Madeline Nussbaum, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: cisgender woman, femme and queer Identified
Contact Information
25 Main Street, Suite # 220, Northampton, MA 01060
413-282-8992; madelinenussbaum@gmail.com; www.madelinenussbaum.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: gender and sexuality, sex therapy, trauma, couples and polyamorous groups, young adults
- Population(s) treated: adults, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Health New England, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, most plans with out-of-network benefits; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, and clinical supervision of trans cases.
- Notable training or experience: post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Sandy Ortega, M.Ed., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Behavioral Health Specialist
Provider's own gender: female
Contact Information
511 East Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 433-6492
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: LGBT behavioral health
- Population(s) treated: adults, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers weekend appointments
- Insurance accepted: "We accept all types of insurance (Massachusetts-based)"; offer sliding scale
- Fluent in, and can provide treatment in, Spanish
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases.
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Jason Rose-Langston, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: male
Contact Information
116 Pleasant Street, Suite # 316 (Eastworks Building), Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 695-6633, www.jasonroselangston.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: gender therapy, adolescents, trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Population(s) treated: adults, children/adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Beacon, BMC Healthnet, Heath New England, Tufts, Cigna; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "Six months training course in transgender assessment and treatment by Lisette Lahana (LICSW)," attendance at the New England Gender Conference in 2007
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Angela Rowan, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: cis female (queer identified)
Contact Information
Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Greenfield, MA 01302
413-824-8150, angela.rowan.licsw@gmail.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trans and gender-nonconforming adolescents & adults, LGBTQ+ families, eating disorders, self-harm, substance abuse, borderline personality, trauma, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Population(s) treated: adolescents, adults, and families
- Insurance accepted: Please contact me. Contracts are pending.
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Training or experience related to trans people: continuing education courses, conference attendance, community events, participant in peer supervision group, work on an inpatient psychiatric unit for LGBTQ+ People. Lived experience in a queer and trans family.
- Notable training or experience: provided many trainings to mental health providers on gender identity, and gender-affirming care. Developed LGBTQ+ affirming programming for eating disorders clinic, adolescent residential program, and inpatient programs.
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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J. Michael Rowan, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: trans male
Contact Information
486 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Greenfield, MA 01302
(413) 475-5190; j.michael.rowan.licsw@gmail.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: trans and gender-nonconforming children and young adults, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Population(s) treated: children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, research, CEU hours, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: Received Joan Laird Thesis Award for excellence in research about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people for Master's Thesis "Female-to-Male Transsexuals in Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Shannon L. Sennot, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Provider’s own gender: cisgender woman
Contact Information
Center for Psychotherapy and Social Justice
25 Main Street, Suite 220
Northampton, MA 01060
shannon.sennot@gmail.com
translategender.org; thecenterforpsychotherapyandsocialjustice.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: pediatric gender specialization, adult gender: sexuality, family/couple/polyship for LGBTQIA+ people
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy, poly/ethical non-monogamy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: none, but many are able to get reimbursement with an invoice
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting), research
- Notable training or experience: “Translate Gender has been giving trainings and workshops about gender since 2006. See our website.”
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Sara Shuff-Heck, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: cisgender female
Contact Information
Affirmative Counseling
42 Howard Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 358-3038; sarashuff@affirmativecounseling.net; www.affirmativecounseling.net
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: gender identity, gender transition, sexuality
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments
- Insurance accepted: MBHP, BMC Healthnet, Health New England, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Network Health, Tufts, Medicare
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, post-graduate coursework, CEU hours, conference attendance, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Brooke Stott, M.S.W, Licensed Clinical Social Worker pending
Provider’s own gender: trans woman
Contact Information
Transhealth Northampton
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 341-9400; transhealth.org
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: anxiety, depression, identity development, gender and sexuality
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, group therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop
- Insurance accepted: Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), Mass Health Standard, Health New England
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, clinical supervision of trans cases, community events (or other events outside of a clinical setting), research
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Ethan Suniewick, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: trans man
Contact Information
49 Gothic St., #5, Northampton, MA 01060
(415) 237-1737
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: adult ADHD, addiction/substance abuse, anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality
- Population(s) treated: adults
- Accessibility: in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening and weekend appointments
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Beacon (BMC), UBH, Health New England, Cigna, Multi-plan, some Tufts products, Harvard Pilgrim; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: graduate coursework, research, community events, clinical supervision of trans cases
- Notable training or experience: "In 2007 I produced a trans* cultural competence training video for medical and social service providers; it is available through Frameline Distribution."
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes
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Hunter Swanson, M.S.W., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Provider's own gender: transmasculine
Contact Information
10 Fiske Avenue, #2, Greenfield, MA, 01301
(413) 522-6596; huntergswanson@gmail.com
Information About Practice
- Area(s) of clinical expertise: gender identity, LGBTQ issues, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders
- Population(s) treated: adults, children, adolescents, couples/relationship therapy, family therapy
- Accessibility: in a wheelchair accessible facility, in a facility that is near a bus stop, offers evening appointments. Outreach visits are available for those with transportation difficulties.
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, NHP, BMC, Beacon GIC, most Mass Health plans, Tufts Commercial, Cenpatico, UBH, Cigna; offer sliding scale
Trans-Specific Training and Experience
- Trainings or experience related to trans people: undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, CEU hours, workshops/seminars, conference attendance, community events.
- Notable training or experience: workshop presenter at the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference in 2007
Letters of Support for Transitioning Individuals
- Do you write letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions? Yes