LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
As one of the very first psychologists in New York City to have practiced as an openly gay man, I believe that I am very sensitive to the questions so many of us face concerning self-esteem and viability.
I am known to have a warm, yet direct style when practicing, and often utilize humor to help create a relaxed atmosphere. I believe that through exploration of one's personality and relationships with others, people are able to overcome obstructions to their development.
As one of the very first psychologists in New York City to have practiced as an openly gay man, I believe that I am very sensitive to the questions so many of us face concerning self-esteem and viability.
I am known to have a warm, yet direct style when practicing, and often utilize humor to help create a relaxed atmosphere. I believe that through exploration of one's personality and relationships with others, people are able to overcome obstructions to their development.
As a queer-affirming therapist, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients on matters like identity exploration, coming out, and relationship issues.
I ground myself in evidence-based practices including CBT and DBT while also incorporating elements of mindfulness and Psychodynamic therapy when appropriate. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to me and I tailor my approach to each individual's needs. I’ll be there alongside you as you identify obstacles in your life and help you overcome them.
As a queer-affirming therapist, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients on matters like identity exploration, coming out, and relationship issues.
I ground myself in evidence-based practices including CBT and DBT while also incorporating elements of mindfulness and Psychodynamic therapy when appropriate. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to me and I tailor my approach to each individual's needs. I’ll be there alongside you as you identify obstacles in your life and help you overcome them.
Many are queer and/or BIPOC, navigating shame, disconnection, and internalized messages around sex, intimacy, and vulnerability.
I help clients navigate the intersections of sex, identity, and emotional wellbeing with compassion and clarity. My work supports the unpacking of societal narratives that have shaped how they relate to their bodies and desires. I offer tools for building emotional safety, deepening self-awareness, and cultivating more authentic relationships.
Many are queer and/or BIPOC, navigating shame, disconnection, and internalized messages around sex, intimacy, and vulnerability.
I help clients navigate the intersections of sex, identity, and emotional wellbeing with compassion and clarity. My work supports the unpacking of societal narratives that have shaped how they relate to their bodies and desires. I offer tools for building emotional safety, deepening self-awareness, and cultivating more authentic relationships.
My ideal client is a resilient seeker—often queer, trans, poly/ENM, kink-affirming, and/or BIPOC—who’s tired of feeling stuck in looping anxiety, grief, or complex trauma.
Specializing in complex trauma, grief, mood shifts, spiritual or relational wounds, and LGBTQIA+ & poly/ENM concerns, I offer virtual, flexible therapy for individuals and partners. Using somatic work, IFS, mindfulness, and transpersonal wisdom, we soothe nervous systems, integrate parts, strengthen communication, and reclaim joyful, embodied living.
My ideal client is a resilient seeker—often queer, trans, poly/ENM, kink-affirming, and/or BIPOC—who’s tired of feeling stuck in looping anxiety, grief, or complex trauma.
Specializing in complex trauma, grief, mood shifts, spiritual or relational wounds, and LGBTQIA+ & poly/ENM concerns, I offer virtual, flexible therapy for individuals and partners. Using somatic work, IFS, mindfulness, and transpersonal wisdom, we soothe nervous systems, integrate parts, strengthen communication, and reclaim joyful, embodied living.
My work focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of queer, trans and NB folks of all ages.
I have clinical expertise in areas including: coming out, trans/ queer identity exploration, HIV/AIDS and access to PrEP, alternative relationship structures including open/poly/ENM, phase of life issues, and emotional states including stress, grief, bereavement, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
My work focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of queer, trans and NB folks of all ages.
I have clinical expertise in areas including: coming out, trans/ queer identity exploration, HIV/AIDS and access to PrEP, alternative relationship structures including open/poly/ENM, phase of life issues, and emotional states including stress, grief, bereavement, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I hold specializations in group, family and couples therapy as well as a cerification in the unique patterns established in gay
Change is inevitable but the passageway to it is difficult to navigate alone. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist to aid in that journey. This is achieved through a careful look at the ingredients in life that have resulted in a unique recipe for self-structure and patterning in each person. To change the recipe is to recalculate it's components, gradually sifting out past patterns that have led to disappointment or loss and replace them with others that lead to personal fulfillment. These patterns manifest themselves in work, personal and parenting concerns.
I hold specializations in group, family and couples therapy as well as a cerification in the unique patterns established in gay
Change is inevitable but the passageway to it is difficult to navigate alone. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist to aid in that journey. This is achieved through a careful look at the ingredients in life that have resulted in a unique recipe for self-structure and patterning in each person. To change the recipe is to recalculate it's components, gradually sifting out past patterns that have led to disappointment or loss and replace them with others that lead to personal fulfillment. These patterns manifest themselves in work, personal and parenting concerns.
I specialize in working with grief, caregiver issues, religious trauma, and queer issues, and I work particularly well with people who feel they are struggling in high-pressure environments.
Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.
I specialize in working with grief, caregiver issues, religious trauma, and queer issues, and I work particularly well with people who feel they are struggling in high-pressure environments.
Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.
I specialize in working with highly sensitive humans, queer folks and people living with anxiety, stress, grief, unsatisfying relationships, perfectionism and burnout.
Therapy is unique for everyone, it’s a collaborative relationship and empowering process of finding what works for you. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed - integrating a combination of relational talk therapy, somatic processing, mindfulness, yoga, self-compassion and practical nervous system tools into therapy. Developing nervous system awareness and self-compassion skills that teach us how to give ourselves support through our struggles is a radical act - one that provides the foundation for greater wellbeing and resilience throughout life. I will meet you where you are and help you explore what supports you best!
I specialize in working with highly sensitive humans, queer folks and people living with anxiety, stress, grief, unsatisfying relationships, perfectionism and burnout.
Therapy is unique for everyone, it’s a collaborative relationship and empowering process of finding what works for you. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed - integrating a combination of relational talk therapy, somatic processing, mindfulness, yoga, self-compassion and practical nervous system tools into therapy. Developing nervous system awareness and self-compassion skills that teach us how to give ourselves support through our struggles is a radical act - one that provides the foundation for greater wellbeing and resilience throughout life. I will meet you where you are and help you explore what supports you best!
I specialize in working with identity exploration, intergenerational and family dynamics, immigrant experiences, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Art is a powerful tool for healing! It can help resolve conflict, improve relationships, manage behaviors, reduce stress, and foster insight. It also offers the joy of creative expression. I strive to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and gently challenging. We might talk, make art, or blend approaches. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring.
My ideal clients are curious & open to growth. They are navigating family conflict, identity, immigration, queerness, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, & are seeking creative, supportive healing. Therapy can be tender and hard, but it can also be fun & playful.
I specialize in working with identity exploration, intergenerational and family dynamics, immigrant experiences, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Art is a powerful tool for healing! It can help resolve conflict, improve relationships, manage behaviors, reduce stress, and foster insight. It also offers the joy of creative expression. I strive to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and gently challenging. We might talk, make art, or blend approaches. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring.
My ideal clients are curious & open to growth. They are navigating family conflict, identity, immigration, queerness, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, & are seeking creative, supportive healing. Therapy can be tender and hard, but it can also be fun & playful.
I’m a queer, non-binary clinical psychologist specializing in LGBTQ mental health and primarily work with queer and gender expansive folks.
Psychotherapy is an intimate collaboration in self-discovery, problem-solving & relief of suffering. My aim is to meet you where you’re at, beginning from where you are right now. Together, we’ll locate the obstacles, fears and outgrown narratives separating you from embodying your most authentic self. We'll identify meaningful therapeutic goals based on your needs and tangible steps to reach them. With curiosity and compassion, we will heal the wounded, banished and neglected parts of you. I'm an active therapist who provides feedback and invites yours fully.
I’m a queer, non-binary clinical psychologist specializing in LGBTQ mental health and primarily work with queer and gender expansive folks.
Psychotherapy is an intimate collaboration in self-discovery, problem-solving & relief of suffering. My aim is to meet you where you’re at, beginning from where you are right now. Together, we’ll locate the obstacles, fears and outgrown narratives separating you from embodying your most authentic self. We'll identify meaningful therapeutic goals based on your needs and tangible steps to reach them. With curiosity and compassion, we will heal the wounded, banished and neglected parts of you. I'm an active therapist who provides feedback and invites yours fully.
I work with folks of all backgrounds but have the most experience working with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ folks re: depression, anxiety, trauma and (C)PTSD, relationships, identities, grief and loneliness.
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe all feelings hold information––we have the power to discover what that information is and choose what to do with it. I'd like to support you by treating all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, helping you feel difficult feelings with more ease and less overwhelm, and identify what your emotions are trying to tell you. In doing so, I have seen that more relief, clarity, and connection to yourself and others is possible.
I work with folks of all backgrounds but have the most experience working with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ folks re: depression, anxiety, trauma and (C)PTSD, relationships, identities, grief and loneliness.
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe all feelings hold information––we have the power to discover what that information is and choose what to do with it. I'd like to support you by treating all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, helping you feel difficult feelings with more ease and less overwhelm, and identify what your emotions are trying to tell you. In doing so, I have seen that more relief, clarity, and connection to yourself and others is possible.
As a queer person myself, I have a passion for working with queer, trans, and gender-expansive clients.
I have found in my personal therapy as well as my work with clients that somatic techniques make the biggest, most sustainable impact. Connecting to our bodies really does make a difference! For that reason, I'm trained in EMDR, and incorporate it as a tool for clients to process trauma more effectively.
As a queer person myself, I have a passion for working with queer, trans, and gender-expansive clients.
I have found in my personal therapy as well as my work with clients that somatic techniques make the biggest, most sustainable impact. Connecting to our bodies really does make a difference! For that reason, I'm trained in EMDR, and incorporate it as a tool for clients to process trauma more effectively.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ folks and people in alternative relationship structures (polyamory, CNM, etc).
Sorting through the noise of others’ expectations can make it hard to hear your own voice, or know your own worth. When you've been bombarded all your life with messages about who you should be, who you should love, and how your life should look, it's easy to bury your true desires and wind up feeling lost or stuck. As your therapist, I'm here to help you release shame and self-doubt, find clarity and self-acceptance, and embrace healthier relationships with yourself and others. Let's work together to shift your perspective, and find the path forward.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ folks and people in alternative relationship structures (polyamory, CNM, etc).
Sorting through the noise of others’ expectations can make it hard to hear your own voice, or know your own worth. When you've been bombarded all your life with messages about who you should be, who you should love, and how your life should look, it's easy to bury your true desires and wind up feeling lost or stuck. As your therapist, I'm here to help you release shame and self-doubt, find clarity and self-acceptance, and embrace healthier relationships with yourself and others. Let's work together to shift your perspective, and find the path forward.
I offer an affirming and accepting space for all queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe in the power of therapy to deepen self-connection. Our work would center on building awareness, widening self-understanding, talking (and feeling!) through relationship dynamics, uncovering lifelong patterns, tapping into authenticity, and finding new ways to handle overwhelming feelings.
I offer an affirming and accepting space for all queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe in the power of therapy to deepen self-connection. Our work would center on building awareness, widening self-understanding, talking (and feeling!) through relationship dynamics, uncovering lifelong patterns, tapping into authenticity, and finding new ways to handle overwhelming feelings.
I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating LGBTQIA+ identities, survivors of trauma, and individuals with concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-worth, grief and bereavement, and relationships and intimacy.
My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative, integrating elements of CBT, internal family systems, narrative therapies, and mindfulness techniques to help you gain insights from past challenges and find a way forward in the present. I have specialized training in the treatment of PTSD and am ready to help you address trauma safely and with care.
I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating LGBTQIA+ identities, survivors of trauma, and individuals with concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-worth, grief and bereavement, and relationships and intimacy.
My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative, integrating elements of CBT, internal family systems, narrative therapies, and mindfulness techniques to help you gain insights from past challenges and find a way forward in the present. I have specialized training in the treatment of PTSD and am ready to help you address trauma safely and with care.
I believe strongly in feminism, sexual empowerment, sex positivity and LGBTQ equality.
I am a AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I will work with you wherever you are at in your life and customize my clinical techniques to meet your needs. I specialize in sex and sexuality, but offer therapy in many other areas. In addition, because a sex therapist such as myself is knowledgeable about alternative lifestyles, identities and gender expressions, some find that sessions with a sex therapist can be helpful in resolving issues unrelated to their sexuality. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College in Manhattan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and cocreator of Wise Sex Therapy Assoc.
I believe strongly in feminism, sexual empowerment, sex positivity and LGBTQ equality.
I am a AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I will work with you wherever you are at in your life and customize my clinical techniques to meet your needs. I specialize in sex and sexuality, but offer therapy in many other areas. In addition, because a sex therapist such as myself is knowledgeable about alternative lifestyles, identities and gender expressions, some find that sessions with a sex therapist can be helpful in resolving issues unrelated to their sexuality. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College in Manhattan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and cocreator of Wise Sex Therapy Assoc.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors.
I use an integration of treatment models that are trauma informed, behaviorally activating and relational such as, EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Relational Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Family Systems Therapy in addition to the use of Mindfulness techniques for mood stabilization.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors.
I use an integration of treatment models that are trauma informed, behaviorally activating and relational such as, EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Relational Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Family Systems Therapy in addition to the use of Mindfulness techniques for mood stabilization.
I work through an LGBTQIA+ affirmative, anti-oppressive lens to honor our intersectional identities and the impact that society has on our experiences and mental health.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy. You may be experiencing difficult emotions that you're struggling to process, you may be having issues in an important relationship in your life, you may have specific behaviors that you want to change, or you may simply want to strengthen your connection with yourself and understand your internal experience on a deeper level. Whatever your reason may be, a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving your goals.
I work through an LGBTQIA+ affirmative, anti-oppressive lens to honor our intersectional identities and the impact that society has on our experiences and mental health.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy. You may be experiencing difficult emotions that you're struggling to process, you may be having issues in an important relationship in your life, you may have specific behaviors that you want to change, or you may simply want to strengthen your connection with yourself and understand your internal experience on a deeper level. Whatever your reason may be, a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving your goals.
My approach is holistic and relational, informed by anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming practices, as well as my lived experience as a queer, bionic, cisgender woman.
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling like you’re “too much” around others? Maybe you're facing a major life change—or already in it—and feeling overwhelmed by its emotional toll.
Starting therapy is a brave decision, and finding the right therapist is key to change. I’m here to support you, whether it’s reducing anxiety, navigating stress, or working through trauma. My goal is to help you heal, make sense of your experiences, and build emotional balance. Together, we’ll heal, build coping strategies, and foster personal growth, leading to a more fulfilling life.
My approach is holistic and relational, informed by anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming practices, as well as my lived experience as a queer, bionic, cisgender woman.
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling like you’re “too much” around others? Maybe you're facing a major life change—or already in it—and feeling overwhelmed by its emotional toll.
Starting therapy is a brave decision, and finding the right therapist is key to change. I’m here to support you, whether it’s reducing anxiety, navigating stress, or working through trauma. My goal is to help you heal, make sense of your experiences, and build emotional balance. Together, we’ll heal, build coping strategies, and foster personal growth, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
Regardless of where you are in your journey, whether you're taking your first steps or you've been on this path for a while, I want you to know that there is hope, and there is a light, and together, we will find it. We can explore your strengths, navigate the twists and turns of your inner landscape, and uncover paths towards healing and resilience.
Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
Regardless of where you are in your journey, whether you're taking your first steps or you've been on this path for a while, I want you to know that there is hope, and there is a light, and together, we will find it. We can explore your strengths, navigate the twists and turns of your inner landscape, and uncover paths towards healing and resilience.
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