Counseling
Disclaimer: Information listed on this page is not medical advice. Resources are provided for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice and do not constitute an endorsement by Seacoast Outright. Seacoast Outright does our best to find LGBTQ+ -friendly providers, but we cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of any providers, organizations, groups or agencies listed.
TREVOR PROJECT 24/7 HOTLINE: 866-488-7386
SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE: 988
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text 741741
Hotlines
National
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth
The Trevor Project's support services are staffed with trained crisis counselors and are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Services are 100% confidential and 100% free. The Trevor Project Website provides comprehensive factual information and guides relating to LGBTQ+ and mental health topics, including intersectionally-focused webpages.
Call: (866) 488-7386 | Text: "start" to 678678 |Website
Trevor Chat (online chat option)
Breathing Exercise
Resource Library
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Trans Lifeline
Provides trans peer support; Hotline run by and for trans people and provides confidential and anonymous services. Divested from police.
(877) 565-8860 | Website
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The LGBT National Youth Talkline
Provides anonymous, free, and confidential phone and email peer-support to youth from trained volunteers, as well as factual information and resources for cities and towns across the Untied States. Serves youth through age 25.
(800) 246-7743 | HELP@LGBThotline.org | Website
Hours:
-Monday - Friday from 4pm to 12am EST
-Saturday from 12pm to 5pm EST
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LGBT National Hotline
Provides free and confidential phone, online one-to-one chat, and email peer-support from trained volunteers, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the U.S. Serves all ages.
(888) 843-4564 | help@LGBThotline.org | Website
Hours:
-Monday - Friday from 4pm to 12am EST
-Saturday from 12pm to 5pm EST
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Provides 24/7 free and confidential support, as well as prevention and crisis resources for those in distress, following best practices for professionals in the U.S.
988 | Online Chat Option | Website
Spanish-speaking Option: 1-888-628-9454
Options for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals: dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
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Crisis Text Line
Provides free and confidential 24/7 support to anyone in any type of crisis from a crisis counselor.
Text "HOME" to 741741 | Message on WhatsApp | Website
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State Wide- New Hampshire
Suicide Hotline in Portsmouth
Free, 24-hour crisis line staffed by trained mental health professionals through Portsmouth Regional Hospital for assistance and referrals.
(603) 433-5270, option 1 | Website
NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention
Contact if in crisis.
(800) 273-8255 | Website
Riverbend Psychiatric Emergency Services
24/7 hotline with support from masters level clinicians and peer support specialists, who can provide telephone and field responses. Can access Mobile Crisis Services and staffed Crisis Stabilization Apartments (must be 18+)
Call or Text 833-710-6477 | Website
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State Wide- Main
Maine State Crisis Line
Crisis line that provides Maine-specific information and resources. Additional suicide prevention resources for teens, parents, and friends of those struggling.
(888) 568-1112 | Teen Suicide Prevention Website
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Counselors
New Hampshire
Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC- Rochester
(603) 433-3070 | degmindfulhealing@gmail.com | Website
Provider: Deborah Emery-Gigliotti, MS, LCMHC
*Sliding Scale Payment Option Available
Specialties:
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Transgender Transitioning/Concerns
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LGBTQ
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PTSD, Trauma, and Domestic Violence
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DBT, Mindfulness, and Anger Management
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Anxiety and Depression
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Divorce/Separation
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Lisabeth Wotherspoon, LCSW - Rochester
(603) 994-0114 | lbw0923@gmail.com | Website
Queer-identifying trans-affirming therapist, specializing in transgender care and trauma
Populations Served: Teens and adults
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Deb Horton, LCSW - Deerfield
(603) 303-4626 | deb@debhortoncounseling.com | Website
LGBT+ Affirming, Kink and Poly/Consentual Non-monogamy Affirming, Sex Positive Therapist
Population: Serves adults 18+ in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
*Telehealth options available
*Reduced fee slots potentially available
Services Provided:
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Transitions
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Letters for Gender-Affirming Care
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Stress and Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief and Advanced/Chronic Illness
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Grada-Anjo Wunderl, MSW, LCSW, LICSW - Nashua
Population Served: Preteens through adults
LGBTQ Services:
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Gender Identity Therapy
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Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Support Groups
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Transgender and Non-Binary Family Support Groups
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Suzanne R Ark, MS, LCMHC- Concord
(855) 684-1104 | Website
*All sessions are currently telehealth
Populations Served: Teens through adults
LGBTQ Services:
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Transgender support/therapy
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Letters for transition
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Knowledgeable about transition procedures and insurance processes
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Bodhi Counseling Services- Several Locations
(603) 255-3877 | Website
Several therapists specialize in LGBTQ+ populations in different locations:
Desmond Stern, MS, LCMHC (he/him/they/them)- Concord
Taylor Berrick, MS (she/her/hers) - Londondary
Natalie Clark, MA, MTR-BC (she/her/hers) - Londondary
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Kelley Cameron True, MA, LCMHC - Amherst
603-732-3363 | kctrue@thesentiencgroup.com | Website
Populations Served: Adults 18+
LGBTQ Services Provided:
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Gender Identity
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Gender Transition
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Gender Dysphoria
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Krista Grew, MSW, LICSW - Hampton
(603) 547-9241 | Website
Populations Served: Adults 18+
Offers LGBTQ+ Support Services
Equality Health Center- Concord
603-225-2739 | Website
Provider: Dr. Paul Cody, PhD (he/him/his)
*Offers sliding scale for eligible patients
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Maine
Main Street Music Therapy - Damariscotta
(207) 501-2201 | Website
Transmasculine nonbinary & queer- identifying therapist providing "queer affirming, liberation affirming, social justice focused, neurodiversity affirming, body positive music therapy services."
Provider: Gray Baldwin, MA, MT-BC (they/they/theirs)
*Offers telehealth appointments in all states except NY, NJ, GA, MD, NV, OK, OR, RI, UT, VA, and WI.
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Massachusetts
Health Imperatives, Youth and Young Families Support - Brockton
(508) 583-3005 | Website
Population Served: youth located in southeastern MA
LGBTQIA+ Services Offered:
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BrAGLY (Brockton Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth) support group
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For questions or more information on the support group, contact:
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Kevin Andrews at kandrews@healthimperatives.org or BrAGLY@HealthImperatives.org​
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Crisis counseling
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Advocacy
Additional Services:
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Counseling for youth survivors of sexual assault
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Reproductive healthcare (youth 13+)
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Health and psychiatric services for court-involved youth
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Youth violence prevention education
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Merrimack River Wellness - Newburyport
(978) 306-2850 | ldube@merrimackriverwellness.com | Website
Virtual LGBTQIA+ inclusive and supportive counseling services
Provider: Lisa Dube, LICSW
Populations Served: Adolescents and Adults in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire
LGBTQ+ Services Provided:
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Questioning/Exploring Gender Identity
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Gender Dysphoria
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Letter Writing for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Surgery
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Intersex
Additional Services/Specialties:
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Neurodiversity
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Anxiety
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Life Transitions, including Transition to Adulthood/College
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Executive Function