LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 11740
Dr. Keren Adaki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
The journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step. Different aspects of the life cycle can feel confusing and difficult and we all need support from time to time. You may be facing a chronic problem or a transitional difficulty. Perhaps you feel disconnected and/or seeking a more meaningful life/relationship. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, what is more important, is that you are taking the first step toward improving your life experience. I believes that anything can be attained if we have proper guidance and support and begin to take small, but meaningful, steps toward our desired outcome.
The journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step. Different aspects of the life cycle can feel confusing and difficult and we all need support from time to time. You may be facing a chronic problem or a transitional difficulty. Perhaps you feel disconnected and/or seeking a more meaningful life/relationship. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, what is more important, is that you are taking the first step toward improving your life experience. I believes that anything can be attained if we have proper guidance and support and begin to take small, but meaningful, steps toward our desired outcome.
Tracy Summer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for over 28 years. My practice specializes in anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, and "life issues." I see people dealing with bereavement, adoption issues, relationship issues, work problems & health issues, such as cancer. I work with people of different ages/stages: Young adults, mid-life and senior citizens.
I have been in practice for over 28 years. My practice specializes in anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, and "life issues." I see people dealing with bereavement, adoption issues, relationship issues, work problems & health issues, such as cancer. I work with people of different ages/stages: Young adults, mid-life and senior citizens.
Carla Vecchione
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
In my private practice, I treat adults, teens and children in individual, couples and/or family psychotherapy. I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
In my private practice, I treat adults, teens and children in individual, couples and/or family psychotherapy. I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
Meghan Hennessy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for help can be HARD. Is a life transition having you search for a little extra support? Maybe what used to feel like normal stress is now making it difficult to concentrate, sleep or eat? Are you looking for an eating disorder specialist? Are you considering reaching out, making the leap and working on that issue that hasn't really gone away on it's own? Whether you are looking to address a long-standing issue or something that is more transitional, connecting with the right therapist is the place to start.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for help can be HARD. Is a life transition having you search for a little extra support? Maybe what used to feel like normal stress is now making it difficult to concentrate, sleep or eat? Are you looking for an eating disorder specialist? Are you considering reaching out, making the leap and working on that issue that hasn't really gone away on it's own? Whether you are looking to address a long-standing issue or something that is more transitional, connecting with the right therapist is the place to start.
Gail R Gottfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
People find it very easy to talk to me. I deal with individuals, couples and families.groups. I deal with people from the age of 13 to 80. I deal with all races, religions and genders.
People find it very easy to talk to me. I deal with individuals, couples and families.groups. I deal with people from the age of 13 to 80. I deal with all races, religions and genders.
Diana Milillo
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Waitlist for new clients
When will things get easier? When will I feel or function better? Life can be complicated and stressful, yet we are not meant to do it alone. You may be in the midst of a current crisis, or perhaps are deciding to confront issues that have been with you for a while. Many of my clients come in at first to talk about relationships or family conflict, feeling anxious or worried, being stuck or not sure what life path to take, or grieving the loss of something painful.
When will things get easier? When will I feel or function better? Life can be complicated and stressful, yet we are not meant to do it alone. You may be in the midst of a current crisis, or perhaps are deciding to confront issues that have been with you for a while. Many of my clients come in at first to talk about relationships or family conflict, feeling anxious or worried, being stuck or not sure what life path to take, or grieving the loss of something painful.
Michelle Geffen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Are you struggling with maladapting to life challenges? Has anxiety and depression tried to control your life? If you answered yes to these questions, with your permission, I would like to journey with you and help you develop your own inner peace and tranquility. Through evidence-based practices including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral techniques, I will provide you with a safe, trusting and nonjudgmental environment to help you create the life you want to live.
Are you struggling with maladapting to life challenges? Has anxiety and depression tried to control your life? If you answered yes to these questions, with your permission, I would like to journey with you and help you develop your own inner peace and tranquility. Through evidence-based practices including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral techniques, I will provide you with a safe, trusting and nonjudgmental environment to help you create the life you want to live.
Liza C. Johnson L.M.F.T. Private Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Most people seek my help for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. Anxiety can be caused by such things as illness, sexual and/or physical abuse, relationship problems, career disappointments or trauma experienced in childhood. The world generally does not feel safe for someone who is experiencing anxiety. Depression is often a result of feeling powerless to create possibilities for personal growth and happiness. Negative self talk co-exists with depression coloring what one does with a sense of not being good enough. I can help you discover new perspectives and possibilities empowering you to create the life you want.
Most people seek my help for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. Anxiety can be caused by such things as illness, sexual and/or physical abuse, relationship problems, career disappointments or trauma experienced in childhood. The world generally does not feel safe for someone who is experiencing anxiety. Depression is often a result of feeling powerless to create possibilities for personal growth and happiness. Negative self talk co-exists with depression coloring what one does with a sense of not being good enough. I can help you discover new perspectives and possibilities empowering you to create the life you want.
Baine Dawson And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore their problems, change unhealthy patterns, and find effective solutions. Healthy relationships where we feel close, connected, and understood by each other are important for overall happiness. Through therapy, I help clients effectively communicate, gain understanding of each other, and move past hurtful experiences. I work with couples struggling with trust issues, infidelity, communication struggles, and family conflict. Over the past twelve years, I have gained extensive experience working with couples and families.
My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore their problems, change unhealthy patterns, and find effective solutions. Healthy relationships where we feel close, connected, and understood by each other are important for overall happiness. Through therapy, I help clients effectively communicate, gain understanding of each other, and move past hurtful experiences. I work with couples struggling with trust issues, infidelity, communication struggles, and family conflict. Over the past twelve years, I have gained extensive experience working with couples and families.
Caren Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Feeling stuck and don't know how to move forward? Are you tired of the negative narratives that are constantly playing in your head? Do you suffer from anxiety, but are finding it difficult to seek help? With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
Feeling stuck and don't know how to move forward? Are you tired of the negative narratives that are constantly playing in your head? Do you suffer from anxiety, but are finding it difficult to seek help? With over 35 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, I will listen to your pain and offer guidance, support and practical solutions. When you find the right person to share your darkest shame, remarkable transformations can occur. Let me assist you in your healing journey. Together, we can discover where you may be blocked. You deserve to feel joy again! There is hope! I can help!
Mark Sisti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740 (Online Only)
The highest priority of NYC Cognitive Behavioral, is to improve the quality of life. We encourage our patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for re-prioritizing, transformation and personal growth. We are committed to helping each of our patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually working through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. The center continually incorporates the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT.
The highest priority of NYC Cognitive Behavioral, is to improve the quality of life. We encourage our patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for re-prioritizing, transformation and personal growth. We are committed to helping each of our patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually working through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. The center continually incorporates the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT.
Robin Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples and families. I have been very successful guiding people through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, couples conflict, family dynamic challenges. I work with people who are journeying through their recovery, helping them to examine their triggers. The key is always in the patient who has the courage to be open to finding out who they truly are. I consider myself blessed and privileged to work in this field and to be invited into the lives of others in order to assist them in having a better life.
I work with individuals, couples and families. I have been very successful guiding people through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, couples conflict, family dynamic challenges. I work with people who are journeying through their recovery, helping them to examine their triggers. The key is always in the patient who has the courage to be open to finding out who they truly are. I consider myself blessed and privileged to work in this field and to be invited into the lives of others in order to assist them in having a better life.
Danielle Johnson
Counselor, BA, MSEd, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
In my private practice, I utilized a multi-modal approach including DBT, CBT, basic EMDR, family systems therapy as well as other techniques. I tailor all of my sessions to the client needs and modes of expression whether that is verbal, narrative or through play. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
In my private practice, I utilized a multi-modal approach including DBT, CBT, basic EMDR, family systems therapy as well as other techniques. I tailor all of my sessions to the client needs and modes of expression whether that is verbal, narrative or through play. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
William R. Yelen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
I have 42 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship, job and school difficulties, loss, trauma and lifestyle changes. I have extensive psychodynamic training and my therapeutic orientation is a synthesis of this background with cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and relational approaches. My work emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual and the belief that therapy is a collaborative process. With empathy, compassion, yet objectivity, I strive to help people gain/regain a positive sense of self and lead more productive, gratifying lives in their relationships and in their work.
I have 42 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship, job and school difficulties, loss, trauma and lifestyle changes. I have extensive psychodynamic training and my therapeutic orientation is a synthesis of this background with cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and relational approaches. My work emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual and the belief that therapy is a collaborative process. With empathy, compassion, yet objectivity, I strive to help people gain/regain a positive sense of self and lead more productive, gratifying lives in their relationships and in their work.
Seymour Weissman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
Cynthia Luik
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Are you or your adolescent looking for the strength and courage to address difficult life situations? Do you not know where to begin? I know it can be difficult to ask for help. However, once that first step is taken with the right therapist, who appreciates and respects you as an individual, positive attainment of your goals can be achieved. I approach my work as a therapist with empathy, acceptance, compassion, and mutual respect. When working with adolescents I make it a requirement to involve the parents and provide them with frequent updates on their child.
Are you or your adolescent looking for the strength and courage to address difficult life situations? Do you not know where to begin? I know it can be difficult to ask for help. However, once that first step is taken with the right therapist, who appreciates and respects you as an individual, positive attainment of your goals can be achieved. I approach my work as a therapist with empathy, acceptance, compassion, and mutual respect. When working with adolescents I make it a requirement to involve the parents and provide them with frequent updates on their child.
Whitney Steller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
You may be feeling stuck right now. Stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, stuck in an anxious emotional state, or stuck having the same arguments with your family members over and over again. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify maladaptive patterns so they can break the cycle of what hasn’t been working. I create a supportive environment so my clients can figure out what DOES work in order to build and maintain strong relationships with loved ones.
You may be feeling stuck right now. Stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, stuck in an anxious emotional state, or stuck having the same arguments with your family members over and over again. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify maladaptive patterns so they can break the cycle of what hasn’t been working. I create a supportive environment so my clients can figure out what DOES work in order to build and maintain strong relationships with loved ones.
Ishanie Sanchez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Are you tired of feeling depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a mood or personality disorder? Is your relationship in trouble and you constantly find yourselves arguing? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I support my clients in identifying the thoughts and behaviors which have not been helpful to them over time and assist in developing healthy habits and coping mechanisms which will lead to happiness and success. I enjoy working with individuals who have a expressed a need to improve their lives and are ready to take the next step. I take great pride in and truly enjoy seeing improvement in the those with whom I work.
Are you tired of feeling depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a mood or personality disorder? Is your relationship in trouble and you constantly find yourselves arguing? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I support my clients in identifying the thoughts and behaviors which have not been helpful to them over time and assist in developing healthy habits and coping mechanisms which will lead to happiness and success. I enjoy working with individuals who have a expressed a need to improve their lives and are ready to take the next step. I take great pride in and truly enjoy seeing improvement in the those with whom I work.
New Page Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC M, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740 (Online Only)
Are you ready to start a new chapter of your life? It’s challenging to feel sad, anxious, indecisive, and unbalanced. Sometimes it’s just exhausting and lonely. Whether you want to find happiness again, feel confident, control your behaviors, and see your path, it’s possible! I like to think of life as a book. You have pages of experience that influence your life, but you can turn to a new page and live the life you want. I have helped people with their career paths, move towards abstinence from addictive behaviors, and break the cycle of feeling depressed and anxious for fulfillment and confidence.
Are you ready to start a new chapter of your life? It’s challenging to feel sad, anxious, indecisive, and unbalanced. Sometimes it’s just exhausting and lonely. Whether you want to find happiness again, feel confident, control your behaviors, and see your path, it’s possible! I like to think of life as a book. You have pages of experience that influence your life, but you can turn to a new page and live the life you want. I have helped people with their career paths, move towards abstinence from addictive behaviors, and break the cycle of feeling depressed and anxious for fulfillment and confidence.
Jennifer S deNeergaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenlawn, NY 11740 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years experience. I specialize in adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. My calling has always been to help people. Being able to be a part of another person’s journey in life is truly a privilege. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment to guide clients to achieve their goals.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years experience. I specialize in adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. My calling has always been to help people. Being able to be a part of another person’s journey in life is truly a privilege. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment to guide clients to achieve their goals.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.