At Queer Therapy Boston, we understand the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ teens and their families face. We provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and affirming mental health care tailored to the needs of queer youth and their support systems.

Individual Therapy & Psychiatry for Teens (Ages 14+)

Navigating adolescence is tough—add in the complexities of identity, self-discovery, and for some teens, neurodivergence, and it can feel overwhelming. Our therapists and psychiatric provider specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ teens with:

• Exploring gender identity and sexual orientation

• Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges

• Processing the coming out journey—whether to friends, family, or at school

• Navigating relationships, peer support, and community belonging

• Managing executive function challenges, sensory sensitivities, and other challenges common in neurodivergent youth

We believe that every teen deserves mental health care that honors their identity. Whether your child is just beginning to explore who they are or they’ve been out for years, we are here to provide affirming therapy and psychiatry that truly understands them.

Supporting Families Through the Coming Out Process

Coming out is not just a personal journey—it’s a family experience, too. We provide family therapy to help parents and loved ones support their teen through identity exploration, gender affirmation, and medical decision-making.

Our family therapy sessions offer guidance on:

• Improving communication and deepening understanding within the family

• Clarifying gender affirmation goals and navigating medical interventions

• Managing fears and uncertainties around your teen’s evolving identity

• Reducing conflict and fostering a more supportive home environment

Our approach is warm, affirming, and rooted in lived experience within the queer community. We know that supporting your LGBTQIA+ teen can come with questions, concerns, and emotions—we’re here to help you navigate this journey with confidence and care.

Expertise in Neurodivergence & LGBTQIA+ Identity

Teens who are both queer and neurodivergent often face additional barriers in traditional therapy settings. Many providers overlook the intersection of ADHD, autism, and queer identity—leading to misdiagnosis, masking, and feelings of isolation.

At Queer Therapy Boston, we recognize and affirm neurodivergent experiences and provide therapy tailored to the unique ways neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ youth process emotions, communicate, and build self-insight.