Transgender Therapists in Accord, NY
I work with queer, trans, neurodivergent and disabled couples (including polycules), individuals, families, siblings and friends. As a queer and non-binary therapist with an invisible disability (Type 1 Diabetes), I pay particular attention to the impact of stigma and ensure my clients’ identities are not simply accepted — but embraced and celebrated. I believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. I collaborate with clients to move through challenges from a strengths-based perspective. I approach therapy through an anti-oppression, anti-diet, neurodiversity- affirming, fat liberation and disability justice framework.
I work with queer, trans, neurodivergent and disabled couples (including polycules), individuals, families, siblings and friends. As a queer and non-binary therapist with an invisible disability (Type 1 Diabetes), I pay particular attention to the impact of stigma and ensure my clients’ identities are not simply accepted — but embraced and celebrated. I believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. I collaborate with clients to move through challenges from a strengths-based perspective. I approach therapy through an anti-oppression, anti-diet, neurodiversity- affirming, fat liberation and disability justice framework.
You worry all the time about being judged by other people. You feel disconnected from your body and, at the same time, feel like it’s all you think about. You question what you say, how your body looks, if you’re doing things “right,” and there are so many times where your mind feels like it’s on a hamster wheel that you can’t stop. You feel on edge all day and sometimes even feel like you may be having a heart attack. You don’t feel like you fit in anywhere. You’ve been made fun of before for so many different parts of who you are. You’ve been called weird or have been misunderstood at work, in your family, and even in some of your dating relationships. You’ve struggled to find someone who feels like a good fit romantically, and you’re worried there’s something wrong with you. You want to feel more connected to yourself again…
You worry all the time about being judged by other people. You feel disconnected from your body and, at the same time, feel like it’s all you think about. You question what you say, how your body looks, if you’re doing things “right,” and there are so many times where your mind feels like it’s on a hamster wheel that you can’t stop. You feel on edge all day and sometimes even feel like you may be having a heart attack. You don’t feel like you fit in anywhere. You’ve been made fun of before for so many different parts of who you are. You’ve been called weird or have been misunderstood at work, in your family, and even in some of your dating relationships. You’ve struggled to find someone who feels like a good fit romantically, and you’re worried there’s something wrong with you. You want to feel more connected to yourself again…
I will be accepting, flexible and non-judgmental, whether you're exploring questions around gender identity and/or sexual orientation, or just need someone who gets it and understands where you're coming from and how you identify.
Finding a therapist who you connect to is important in achieving your goals. With over twenty years of experience, I specialize in the integration of verbal psychotherapy and the arts to help people move from a place of feeling stuck to a place of feeling empowered, confident, and creative. I bring warmth, compassion, humor, truthful communication and collaboration to the therapy process, offering a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings creatively and work toward solutions and resolutions at your own pace. I practice from a relational, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed framework, and am EMDR trained.
I will be accepting, flexible and non-judgmental, whether you're exploring questions around gender identity and/or sexual orientation, or just need someone who gets it and understands where you're coming from and how you identify.
Finding a therapist who you connect to is important in achieving your goals. With over twenty years of experience, I specialize in the integration of verbal psychotherapy and the arts to help people move from a place of feeling stuck to a place of feeling empowered, confident, and creative. I bring warmth, compassion, humor, truthful communication and collaboration to the therapy process, offering a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings creatively and work toward solutions and resolutions at your own pace. I practice from a relational, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed framework, and am EMDR trained.
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in therapy creates the freedom to live meaningfully, especially when shared with a therapist who has broad experience and intuitive sensitivity to your concerns.
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in therapy creates the freedom to live meaningfully, especially when shared with a therapist who has broad experience and intuitive sensitivity to your concerns.
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Every part of you is welcome here. Whether you're navigating life transitions, exploring your queer identity, want to deepen relationships, or heal from anxiety, trauma, or depression, we’ll work together to find clarity, resilience, and growth. At the heart of my approach is the belief that human connection is the grounding force that allows us to be seen, understood, and supported. Through compassionate and affirming care, I specialize in sexual and gender diversity. Together we’ll explore patterns, build emotional resilience, and help you develop a more grounded, authentic connection to yourself and others.
Every part of you is welcome here. Whether you're navigating life transitions, exploring your queer identity, want to deepen relationships, or heal from anxiety, trauma, or depression, we’ll work together to find clarity, resilience, and growth. At the heart of my approach is the belief that human connection is the grounding force that allows us to be seen, understood, and supported. Through compassionate and affirming care, I specialize in sexual and gender diversity. Together we’ll explore patterns, build emotional resilience, and help you develop a more grounded, authentic connection to yourself and others.
I’m Tanya, a Queer, Xennial, I was born and raised in New York City by a blended family. Mental health is a second career for me, after working over 15 years in business and corporate finance, a world I left in 2012 after an experience with psychedelics that changed my self-concept as well as the trajectory of my life. Since that experience, I have immersed myself in advocacy for people who use drugs, using a harm reduction lens. I don’t believe in psychedelic exceptionalism, but I do believe in them as a possible alternative means healing and self discovery. In addition to understanding social norms with the psychedelic community
I’m Tanya, a Queer, Xennial, I was born and raised in New York City by a blended family. Mental health is a second career for me, after working over 15 years in business and corporate finance, a world I left in 2012 after an experience with psychedelics that changed my self-concept as well as the trajectory of my life. Since that experience, I have immersed myself in advocacy for people who use drugs, using a harm reduction lens. I don’t believe in psychedelic exceptionalism, but I do believe in them as a possible alternative means healing and self discovery. In addition to understanding social norms with the psychedelic community
Recovering from trauma and dealing with systemic injustice is a tall order for both individuals and for partnerships and couples, and you deserve a supportive and understanding space where you can grow and heal. Neurodivergence, queerness, non-monogamy, chronic illness, trauma, depression, and anxiety can all impact our relationships with ourselves and others and require an understanding and compassion for the unique intersections of those identities.
Recovering from trauma and dealing with systemic injustice is a tall order for both individuals and for partnerships and couples, and you deserve a supportive and understanding space where you can grow and heal. Neurodivergence, queerness, non-monogamy, chronic illness, trauma, depression, and anxiety can all impact our relationships with ourselves and others and require an understanding and compassion for the unique intersections of those identities.
Hi! I'm Griffin, a queer therapist who specializes in treating OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship issues. I'm a huge research nerd, so I prioritize evidence-based, gold standard approaches when working with any condition.
Hi! I'm Griffin, a queer therapist who specializes in treating OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship issues. I'm a huge research nerd, so I prioritize evidence-based, gold standard approaches when working with any condition.
I have five years of training in therapy with LGBTQ clients, folks living with HIV, and gender affirming care through my work at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for queer, POC, cross-cultural, and non-monogamous couples and partners to support intimacy through self-awareness and intentionality. You may be entering a new stage together, rebuilding after a rupture in trust, exploring non-monogamy, or seeking to deepen a strong connection.
Our closest connections can reveal subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways we tend to sabotage our relationships. These behaviors are often unconscious and can quietly serve to "protect" us from intimacy. As counterintuitive as this may sound, closeness is very vulnerable, and we do not always feel comfortable with this.
I have five years of training in therapy with LGBTQ clients, folks living with HIV, and gender affirming care through my work at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for queer, POC, cross-cultural, and non-monogamous couples and partners to support intimacy through self-awareness and intentionality. You may be entering a new stage together, rebuilding after a rupture in trust, exploring non-monogamy, or seeking to deepen a strong connection.
Our closest connections can reveal subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways we tend to sabotage our relationships. These behaviors are often unconscious and can quietly serve to "protect" us from intimacy. As counterintuitive as this may sound, closeness is very vulnerable, and we do not always feel comfortable with this.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
My ideal clients are looking to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives—as this intersects with mental health journeys as BIPOC, queer and trans folks, polyamorous/CNM/ENM/RA folks, allies/accomplices, neurodiverse folks & people of all identities with feminist/social justice values. I help people dream and envision the lives they want—in their bodies, their sexuality, their healing, their relationships/friendships/families, their work, in their spheres of influence—and move towards them. I help people heal & grow from patterns that we formed out of survival or socialization.
My ideal clients are looking to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives—as this intersects with mental health journeys as BIPOC, queer and trans folks, polyamorous/CNM/ENM/RA folks, allies/accomplices, neurodiverse folks & people of all identities with feminist/social justice values. I help people dream and envision the lives they want—in their bodies, their sexuality, their healing, their relationships/friendships/families, their work, in their spheres of influence—and move towards them. I help people heal & grow from patterns that we formed out of survival or socialization.
I work with adults of all ages seeking support in navigating depression, anxiety, complex trauma, experiences of interpersonal and/or systemic violence, grief, relational difficulties, chronic illness/disability, neurodivergence, and identity exploration. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans people, sexual trauma survivors, activists/organizers, disabled/chronically ill/covid-conscious folks, and anyone who struggles to feel safe or at home in their bodies.
I work with adults of all ages seeking support in navigating depression, anxiety, complex trauma, experiences of interpersonal and/or systemic violence, grief, relational difficulties, chronic illness/disability, neurodivergence, and identity exploration. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans people, sexual trauma survivors, activists/organizers, disabled/chronically ill/covid-conscious folks, and anyone who struggles to feel safe or at home in their bodies.
Southern Dutchess Behavioral Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Our ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained—often managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress. They want clarity, stability, and tools that actually help them cope day to day. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel heard without judgment and can build insight, resilience, and confidence. Their goal is not just to “feel better,” but to understand themselves, improve relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change in their life.
Our ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained—often managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress. They want clarity, stability, and tools that actually help them cope day to day. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel heard without judgment and can build insight, resilience, and confidence. Their goal is not just to “feel better,” but to understand themselves, improve relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change in their life.
I especially love supporting people with identities that include BIPOC, queer and transgender, polyamory, and BDSM/kink.
As a queer, BIPOC, nonbinary therapist, I love supporting clients in exploring their identities and the unique ways the intersectionality of these identities interacts with their lives. I'm very aware of the ways marginalization impacts the lives of individuals, and actively seek to build an anti-racist, culturally responsive partnership with each client.
I especially love supporting people with identities that include BIPOC, queer and transgender, polyamory, and BDSM/kink.
As a queer, BIPOC, nonbinary therapist, I love supporting clients in exploring their identities and the unique ways the intersectionality of these identities interacts with their lives. I'm very aware of the ways marginalization impacts the lives of individuals, and actively seek to build an anti-racist, culturally responsive partnership with each client.
Finding a therapist doesn't have to feel like reading cover letters or dating profiles—and therapy isn't another dreaded item on your "should do" list. I bring both my training and lived experience into the conversation, so you get a psychotherapist who also feels like a person. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. I won’t wear a perfect mask to fit societal expectations for how a therapist should act. This creates more space to develop an approach that fits your specific needs.
Finding a therapist doesn't have to feel like reading cover letters or dating profiles—and therapy isn't another dreaded item on your "should do" list. I bring both my training and lived experience into the conversation, so you get a psychotherapist who also feels like a person. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. I won’t wear a perfect mask to fit societal expectations for how a therapist should act. This creates more space to develop an approach that fits your specific needs.
Rooted in our origins as Queer Therapy NYC, we now offer virtual therapy throughout New York State who are looking for gender-affirming therapy, support navigating polyamory or ENM, or a therapist who understands kink and sex work without judgment.
Our practice centers LGBTQIA+ clients, and we specialize in working with alternative sexualities and relationship structures. We are deeply affirming of queer and trans identities, kink and D/s dynamics, sex work, and polyamory/ethical non-monogamy — and we offer dedicated support for trans and nonbinary adults navigating gender transition, at any stage
Rooted in our origins as Queer Therapy NYC, we now offer virtual therapy throughout New York State who are looking for gender-affirming therapy, support navigating polyamory or ENM, or a therapist who understands kink and sex work without judgment.
Our practice centers LGBTQIA+ clients, and we specialize in working with alternative sexualities and relationship structures. We are deeply affirming of queer and trans identities, kink and D/s dynamics, sex work, and polyamory/ethical non-monogamy — and we offer dedicated support for trans and nonbinary adults navigating gender transition, at any stage
If you are feeling weighed down by life obligations and losing hope that you can live a life full of meaning, know that you are not alone. It is time to take a step towards the life you once envisioned for yourself. Together we will celebrate the parts of your life that feel fulfilling and examine the parts that are calling for change. Change can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it can also be exciting and liberating. I strongly believe that we all have the innate ability to manifest the life we desire. Together we will identify the blockages preventing you from witnessing your ability to not just survive, but thrive.
If you are feeling weighed down by life obligations and losing hope that you can live a life full of meaning, know that you are not alone. It is time to take a step towards the life you once envisioned for yourself. Together we will celebrate the parts of your life that feel fulfilling and examine the parts that are calling for change. Change can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it can also be exciting and liberating. I strongly believe that we all have the innate ability to manifest the life we desire. Together we will identify the blockages preventing you from witnessing your ability to not just survive, but thrive.
Queer, Alt or ENM and tired of censoring yourself in therapy? Has your past experience of therapy been unable to support important aspects of your identity— like your sexuality, lifestyle or values— in ways that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, or your career? Do you feel exhausted by modern life’s expectations and lost in creating your own? Do you wonder if your daily life could be better? Right now, people with marginalized identities are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about taking their rightful place in the world, and nurturing healthy relationships. It’s possible!
Queer, Alt or ENM and tired of censoring yourself in therapy? Has your past experience of therapy been unable to support important aspects of your identity— like your sexuality, lifestyle or values— in ways that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, or your career? Do you feel exhausted by modern life’s expectations and lost in creating your own? Do you wonder if your daily life could be better? Right now, people with marginalized identities are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about taking their rightful place in the world, and nurturing healthy relationships. It’s possible!
Whether you may be experiencing difficulty, encountering behaviors that keep leading to troubling outcomes, or are dealing with grief, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or the weight of the world, I hope you aren’t going through it alone. People who work with me tend to think of me as an ally, helping them to create the lives they want to live. I collaboratively draw upon people’s strengths, values, and competencies to navigate their way towards more fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.
Whether you may be experiencing difficulty, encountering behaviors that keep leading to troubling outcomes, or are dealing with grief, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or the weight of the world, I hope you aren’t going through it alone. People who work with me tend to think of me as an ally, helping them to create the lives they want to live. I collaboratively draw upon people’s strengths, values, and competencies to navigate their way towards more fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.