Benedict Etienne Gauthier

LGBTQ+ clients deserve more than a therapist who is simply “affirming.” I offer psychotherapy that understands the complexity of identity, relationships, intimacy, shame, family dynamics, attachment, and the lasting impact of growing up in environments where parts of you may have felt unsafe, unseen, or unacceptable. My approach is psychodynamic, attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and grounded in ISTDP. Therapy with me is direct, thoughtful, and depth-oriented—focused not only on feeling better, but on understanding the patterns that keep repeating and creating meaningful, lasting change.