LGBTQ+ Therapists in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY
Eric Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231
My practice is varied, although the focus over the years has been the LGBTQ community. I also see singles, couples and families not identified as LGBTQ. My role is to be a supportive agent, assisting the client to explore their past and present and to be more open about conflicts that are causing stress. Together, we explore the clients family history, in order to develop a deeper understanding of their present patterns and relationships. Anxiety, low self-esteem, sexuality, work problems are all examined. As a parent who has adopted, I work with families and individuals around adoption/foster care issues.
My practice is varied, although the focus over the years has been the LGBTQ community. I also see singles, couples and families not identified as LGBTQ. My role is to be a supportive agent, assisting the client to explore their past and present and to be more open about conflicts that are causing stress. Together, we explore the clients family history, in order to develop a deeper understanding of their present patterns and relationships. Anxiety, low self-esteem, sexuality, work problems are all examined. As a parent who has adopted, I work with families and individuals around adoption/foster care issues.
Blair Beyda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11224
I am also a fierce advocate of LGBTQ individuals and work closely to assist individuals with self-acceptance and navigation of home and work environments.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. You’re likely looking for a psychotherapist for yourself or a loved one. I see individuals and couples across the lifespan with an additional specialization in adolescence and young adulthood. I am adept at helping clients navigate through feelings of depression, low self-esteem, body-image, and anxiety. Through talk and cognitive-behavioral therapy, clients are able to address familial conflict, relationship discord, and general obstacles to well-being.
I am also a fierce advocate of LGBTQ individuals and work closely to assist individuals with self-acceptance and navigation of home and work environments.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. You’re likely looking for a psychotherapist for yourself or a loved one. I see individuals and couples across the lifespan with an additional specialization in adolescence and young adulthood. I am adept at helping clients navigate through feelings of depression, low self-esteem, body-image, and anxiety. Through talk and cognitive-behavioral therapy, clients are able to address familial conflict, relationship discord, and general obstacles to well-being.
Melissa L. Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I practice from an Anti-Racist stance, use a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective and am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients' strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s unique needs.
I practice from an Anti-Racist stance, use a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective and am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients' strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s unique needs.
Sarah Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11217
As a therapist I am warm and nonjudgmental and my practice is sex-positive, LGBTQA+, and poly friendly.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga therapist. Through my professional experience, trainings, and clinical research I have found that integrating mind-body and spiritual practices into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.
As a therapist I am warm and nonjudgmental and my practice is sex-positive, LGBTQA+, and poly friendly.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga therapist. Through my professional experience, trainings, and clinical research I have found that integrating mind-body and spiritual practices into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.
Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
I am a certified EMDR therapist specialize in treating trauma and PTSD + c-PTSD for women and LGBTQ+ folks. Utilizing ERP & I-CBT, I work with clients to get their life back from OCD. I have been working directly with clients for over 14 years. In particular, I work with people who have experienced traumas that have historically not been seen, like oppression, attachment trauma, burnout, intergenerational trauma, sexual assault, religious trauma, emotional abuse, discrimination, and living in a colonized and capitalist society.
I am a certified EMDR therapist specialize in treating trauma and PTSD + c-PTSD for women and LGBTQ+ folks. Utilizing ERP & I-CBT, I work with clients to get their life back from OCD. I have been working directly with clients for over 14 years. In particular, I work with people who have experienced traumas that have historically not been seen, like oppression, attachment trauma, burnout, intergenerational trauma, sexual assault, religious trauma, emotional abuse, discrimination, and living in a colonized and capitalist society.
Sophia Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
I am a psychologist with a relational, process-oriented approach to treatment. My approach and manner is collaborative and rooted in the theories of psychodynamic psychotherapy. My style is specifically informed by attachment and mentalization-based approaches as well as the principles of trauma-informed work. I am currently taking on new adult and adolescent patients.
I am a psychologist with a relational, process-oriented approach to treatment. My approach and manner is collaborative and rooted in the theories of psychodynamic psychotherapy. My style is specifically informed by attachment and mentalization-based approaches as well as the principles of trauma-informed work. I am currently taking on new adult and adolescent patients.
Ingrid Mellor
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT, MPS
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
I support people struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, body image, and self-advocacy with warmth and compassion. Imagine for a moment that you are able to let go of your anxiety, release the urge to make things perfect or altogether be perfect. What space could you create for yourself to explore and grow? What space could you create to make something that feels true and authentic? People often come to me when they are ready to make this step.
I support people struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, body image, and self-advocacy with warmth and compassion. Imagine for a moment that you are able to let go of your anxiety, release the urge to make things perfect or altogether be perfect. What space could you create for yourself to explore and grow? What space could you create to make something that feels true and authentic? People often come to me when they are ready to make this step.
Steven Demby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between patient and therapist designed to help the patient resolve problems and live a more satisfying life. My first task is helping patients feel as comfortable as possible to speak about what is troubling them. To this end, I offer a non-judgmental, accepting, and professional approach to treatment. I am a highly trained and experienced psychologist in private practice in Cobble Hill Brooklyn. I supervise and teach therapists-in-training. My training and experience have helped me to listen deeply and empathically as well as to offer steady commitment, caring, and concern to my patients
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between patient and therapist designed to help the patient resolve problems and live a more satisfying life. My first task is helping patients feel as comfortable as possible to speak about what is troubling them. To this end, I offer a non-judgmental, accepting, and professional approach to treatment. I am a highly trained and experienced psychologist in private practice in Cobble Hill Brooklyn. I supervise and teach therapists-in-training. My training and experience have helped me to listen deeply and empathically as well as to offer steady commitment, caring, and concern to my patients
Elizabeth Ezra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My approach is to help you identify your strengths and help you utilize them to achieve greater harmony in your day to day interactions. I have over 20 years of experience, working side by side with clients, dealing with a multitude of issues that create challenges and obstacles that can be avoidable or reduced.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My approach is to help you identify your strengths and help you utilize them to achieve greater harmony in your day to day interactions. I have over 20 years of experience, working side by side with clients, dealing with a multitude of issues that create challenges and obstacles that can be avoidable or reduced.
Carrie Watt
LCAT, RDT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
You don’t feel like yourself. Or rather you feel like a version of yourself, but one that’s lost direction and connection. You find yourself scrolling and searching for answers but nothing is changing and you're stuck. You’ve come to define yourself based on stories you’ve been told or internalized and can’t seem to find your own voice through the noise. It is possible to find your way again with support to help you through this transition.
You don’t feel like yourself. Or rather you feel like a version of yourself, but one that’s lost direction and connection. You find yourself scrolling and searching for answers but nothing is changing and you're stuck. You’ve come to define yourself based on stories you’ve been told or internalized and can’t seem to find your own voice through the noise. It is possible to find your way again with support to help you through this transition.
Rachel Valencia
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients via telehealth! Struggling with your mental health can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether it be depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help you understand where your issues have stemmed from, work on healing them, and learn new ways to cope and interact with your world. In working with me, you can expect to have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your innerworld. I work with clients of all ages, and in individual, couple, or family modality.
Accepting new clients via telehealth! Struggling with your mental health can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether it be depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help you understand where your issues have stemmed from, work on healing them, and learn new ways to cope and interact with your world. In working with me, you can expect to have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your innerworld. I work with clients of all ages, and in individual, couple, or family modality.
Dr. Rachel Tayler
Psychologist, MSc, PhD
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a trusting and strong therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I strive to form a genuine and unique bond with everyone I work with. I am an active therapist, who aims to be open, non-judgmental, and flexible. Cultural norms, identity and context will deeply inform how we work together.
Therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a trusting and strong therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I strive to form a genuine and unique bond with everyone I work with. I am an active therapist, who aims to be open, non-judgmental, and flexible. Cultural norms, identity and context will deeply inform how we work together.
David Tulman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11222
I’m an adult, adolescent, and child therapist who fosters a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment attuned towards growth and wellbeing. I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues and to people encountering professional or family challenges. Our work together will allow you to develop the tools you need to maximize your resilience and more capably and confidently manage life's challenges. I also offer child centered play therapy and a CBT and DBT integrated approach in my work with children.
I’m an adult, adolescent, and child therapist who fosters a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment attuned towards growth and wellbeing. I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues and to people encountering professional or family challenges. Our work together will allow you to develop the tools you need to maximize your resilience and more capably and confidently manage life's challenges. I also offer child centered play therapy and a CBT and DBT integrated approach in my work with children.
Katie Filak
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Feel like something is holding you back from your potential and goals or like you aren't able to access your true self? Are you craving connection, meaning and deepening? Life stressors or transitions may feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling stagnant/stuck and unable to attain goals. Life situations and circumstances that challenge you are often the most rewarding and formative; yet adapting and managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in collaboration with a seasoned therapist can often make the process more manageable and the outcomes more productive and in alignment with your values. Licensed in NY, NJ and VA
Feel like something is holding you back from your potential and goals or like you aren't able to access your true self? Are you craving connection, meaning and deepening? Life stressors or transitions may feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling stagnant/stuck and unable to attain goals. Life situations and circumstances that challenge you are often the most rewarding and formative; yet adapting and managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in collaboration with a seasoned therapist can often make the process more manageable and the outcomes more productive and in alignment with your values. Licensed in NY, NJ and VA
Melissa Melkumov
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Waitlist for new clients
Rewarding personal, professional and romantic relationships are so fundamental to our happiness, yet they can be so elusive. I am a Clinical Psychologist that works with individuals, couples and families that may be struggling to find fulfillment in their relationships with themselves and others. Issues getting in the way might include depression, anxiety, loneliness, interpersonal difficulties, and PTSD. I help clients process and work through current and past life stressors and traumas, such as sexual traumas, infertility, loss, transitioning to parenthood and career changes.
Rewarding personal, professional and romantic relationships are so fundamental to our happiness, yet they can be so elusive. I am a Clinical Psychologist that works with individuals, couples and families that may be struggling to find fulfillment in their relationships with themselves and others. Issues getting in the way might include depression, anxiety, loneliness, interpersonal difficulties, and PTSD. I help clients process and work through current and past life stressors and traumas, such as sexual traumas, infertility, loss, transitioning to parenthood and career changes.
Hannah Shuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Opening yourself up to emotional vulnerability can be daunting, regardless of your stage in life. I offer an empathic and person-centered approach for individuals looking to unlearn, relearn, and forge a more intentional life path. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in your healing journey. I use mindfulness and integrative therapeutic practices to address feelings that may come up in session, specifically pulling from humanistic and psychodynamic schools of thought. I focus on mind-body integration and helping my clients stay present and grounded.
Opening yourself up to emotional vulnerability can be daunting, regardless of your stage in life. I offer an empathic and person-centered approach for individuals looking to unlearn, relearn, and forge a more intentional life path. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in your healing journey. I use mindfulness and integrative therapeutic practices to address feelings that may come up in session, specifically pulling from humanistic and psychodynamic schools of thought. I focus on mind-body integration and helping my clients stay present and grounded.
Marianne J. De Cesare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Marianne De Cesare. I'm a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with creative solutions to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship and work problems.
Hello, I'm Marianne De Cesare. I'm a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with creative solutions to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship and work problems.
Andrew J Rosenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Feeling trapped, unable to express yourself, powerless to control your own emotions? Are you alone or isolated? I can help you to break free from the constraints of anxiety and depression and take control of your own life’s course. Therapy will help you to learn about how your past impacts your experience of the present.
Feeling trapped, unable to express yourself, powerless to control your own emotions? Are you alone or isolated? I can help you to break free from the constraints of anxiety and depression and take control of your own life’s course. Therapy will help you to learn about how your past impacts your experience of the present.
Robert Caplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Life is challenging. Though we all come to therapy for different reasons, each of us is ultimately seeking relief from some form of distress. My approach to therapy is to develop a safe, nonjudgmental and trusting atmosphere where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will collaboratively explore how your lived experience informs and maintains expectations and attitudes - about yourself, others, and the world - and how these may be supporting or thwarting your current efforts to meet your needs in relationships, reach your professional goals, and realize your innermost desires.
Life is challenging. Though we all come to therapy for different reasons, each of us is ultimately seeking relief from some form of distress. My approach to therapy is to develop a safe, nonjudgmental and trusting atmosphere where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will collaboratively explore how your lived experience informs and maintains expectations and attitudes - about yourself, others, and the world - and how these may be supporting or thwarting your current efforts to meet your needs in relationships, reach your professional goals, and realize your innermost desires.
Brianna Makówka | Sex Therapist And Relationship Expert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Reclaim joy and intimacy in the hustle of NYC. Are you grappling with prolonged life imbalance, leading to increased anger, resentment, and isolation? As a dynamic individual or power couple navigating high-powered careers, you might find yourself dismissing needs and neglecting relationships. The toll on your physical, emotional, mental, and sexual well-being can be overwhelming. It's time to break free from the city grind, foster deeper connections, and embrace transformative intimacy. If you're seeking a solution tailored to your fast-paced New York life, sex-positive and kink-affirming therapy with me could be the key.
Reclaim joy and intimacy in the hustle of NYC. Are you grappling with prolonged life imbalance, leading to increased anger, resentment, and isolation? As a dynamic individual or power couple navigating high-powered careers, you might find yourself dismissing needs and neglecting relationships. The toll on your physical, emotional, mental, and sexual well-being can be overwhelming. It's time to break free from the city grind, foster deeper connections, and embrace transformative intimacy. If you're seeking a solution tailored to your fast-paced New York life, sex-positive and kink-affirming therapy with me could be the key.
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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.