LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Camillus, NY
Struggling with fear and anxiety often feels overwhelming and isolating; intrusive thoughts and worry can be relentless, impacting every part of your day. I recognize that anxiety and OCD is a lot more than the stress and compulsions people can see and the impact of constant worry. I know how old ways of thinking and trauma from the past can keep us stuck and prevent us from living our best life. In working with me you will feel understood and learn the tools necessary to reclaim your life. Everyone's version of healing is different; I am here to be a guide as we create your own path forward and create the life you deserve.
Struggling with fear and anxiety often feels overwhelming and isolating; intrusive thoughts and worry can be relentless, impacting every part of your day. I recognize that anxiety and OCD is a lot more than the stress and compulsions people can see and the impact of constant worry. I know how old ways of thinking and trauma from the past can keep us stuck and prevent us from living our best life. In working with me you will feel understood and learn the tools necessary to reclaim your life. Everyone's version of healing is different; I am here to be a guide as we create your own path forward and create the life you deserve.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Maybe you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or life transitions that feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be someone who’s done therapy before or trying it for the first time, hoping to find clarity, healing, or simply a space where you can be yourself—without judgment. My ideal client is someone who’s ready, even just a little, to explore their story, uncover patterns, and take steps toward meaningful change. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to begin.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Maybe you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or life transitions that feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be someone who’s done therapy before or trying it for the first time, hoping to find clarity, healing, or simply a space where you can be yourself—without judgment. My ideal client is someone who’s ready, even just a little, to explore their story, uncover patterns, and take steps toward meaningful change. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to begin.
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
Telehealth sessions only. I currently have two openings. I specialize in working with people with disabilities, of all ages, to create the life you want. I understand the frustration of living with a significant difference such as a disability can have on your life and that feeling of being held back. I also understand a disability can impact the whole family and see family members, if desired. This is how I look at disability – in most cases, it is with you for a very long time, if not for life, so why not still live the life YOU want?! A disability should not stand in the way of making them possible.
Telehealth sessions only. I currently have two openings. I specialize in working with people with disabilities, of all ages, to create the life you want. I understand the frustration of living with a significant difference such as a disability can have on your life and that feeling of being held back. I also understand a disability can impact the whole family and see family members, if desired. This is how I look at disability – in most cases, it is with you for a very long time, if not for life, so why not still live the life YOU want?! A disability should not stand in the way of making them possible.
Life is unpredictable with many twists and turns. From one day to the next it's impossible to know what challenges or situations may arise, including some that may have been inconceivable. It may be difficult to know which way to turn or what to do. Asking for help may be difficult. Seeking treatment and developing a positive therapeutic relationship with a clinician may be helpful. As a therapist, I am clear I don't have the answers, but work to help those I see to find their own answers. My core practice values include respect, honesty, empathy, and lack of judgement. If you choose to see me, you should expect nothing less.
Life is unpredictable with many twists and turns. From one day to the next it's impossible to know what challenges or situations may arise, including some that may have been inconceivable. It may be difficult to know which way to turn or what to do. Asking for help may be difficult. Seeking treatment and developing a positive therapeutic relationship with a clinician may be helpful. As a therapist, I am clear I don't have the answers, but work to help those I see to find their own answers. My core practice values include respect, honesty, empathy, and lack of judgement. If you choose to see me, you should expect nothing less.
It is no secret, life can be overwhelming, and at times, we all need support in finding balance. Together, we will create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. With the right tools and guidance, you can unlock your fullest potential. I prefer to take an eclectic approach to my work with clients. I’ve been trained and educated in many treatment modalities, and it is essential we build a plan together that is personalized and targeted for your needs. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self, and receive the support you need non-judgmentally.
It is no secret, life can be overwhelming, and at times, we all need support in finding balance. Together, we will create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. With the right tools and guidance, you can unlock your fullest potential. I prefer to take an eclectic approach to my work with clients. I’ve been trained and educated in many treatment modalities, and it is essential we build a plan together that is personalized and targeted for your needs. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self, and receive the support you need non-judgmentally.
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
I have over 5 years of experience helping members within the LGBTQIA plus community, teens, as well as individuals struggling with chronic health conditions.
Out in the world, you struggle to catch your breath but want to learn how to breath better. Maybe life has become overwhelming and exhausting and you aren't sure on how to manage another day or gain more motivation but want to find the strength. Perhaps you have gotten lost due to pain and want to be able to own yourself and your narrative. You might be at the mercy of many modern day issues plaguing our society that impact your daily life and want to rise up. Maybe you and your partner have grown apart and are uncertain of your future together and want to find your way back to one another so you can have a beautiful future.
I have over 5 years of experience helping members within the LGBTQIA plus community, teens, as well as individuals struggling with chronic health conditions.
Out in the world, you struggle to catch your breath but want to learn how to breath better. Maybe life has become overwhelming and exhausting and you aren't sure on how to manage another day or gain more motivation but want to find the strength. Perhaps you have gotten lost due to pain and want to be able to own yourself and your narrative. You might be at the mercy of many modern day issues plaguing our society that impact your daily life and want to rise up. Maybe you and your partner have grown apart and are uncertain of your future together and want to find your way back to one another so you can have a beautiful future.
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
Feeling overwhelmed with stress and wanting to experience more joy? Trying to manage a difficult situation that's holding you back in life?
My approach is warm, compassionate and down-to-earth. I believe trust and safety are key to a positive therapeutic relationship. I specialize in working with Individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life stressors. My goal is to help you improve emotional wellness and overall well-being. I also work with teachers, medical professionals, and those w/high stress careers. I provide clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
Feeling overwhelmed with stress and wanting to experience more joy? Trying to manage a difficult situation that's holding you back in life?
My approach is warm, compassionate and down-to-earth. I believe trust and safety are key to a positive therapeutic relationship. I specialize in working with Individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life stressors. My goal is to help you improve emotional wellness and overall well-being. I also work with teachers, medical professionals, and those w/high stress careers. I provide clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
I approach therapy with an emphasis on empowerment, to aid an individual on their path to happiness. My focus is helping an individual understand the roots to their emotional pain, and offering guidance in discovering methods to improve mental wellness. I also assist with developing interventions to promote effective communication skills, increase self-advocacy, and foster healthy coping techniques. Every life experience is an opportunity for growth, and I believe it’s vital to maintain emotional balance while growing, in order to find peace within life’s journey.
I approach therapy with an emphasis on empowerment, to aid an individual on their path to happiness. My focus is helping an individual understand the roots to their emotional pain, and offering guidance in discovering methods to improve mental wellness. I also assist with developing interventions to promote effective communication skills, increase self-advocacy, and foster healthy coping techniques. Every life experience is an opportunity for growth, and I believe it’s vital to maintain emotional balance while growing, in order to find peace within life’s journey.
I am EMDR trained. I find most people need to feel heard and seen for who they are and practice self-acceptance before major change can be implemented in their lives. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. People are unique and complex requiring therapy tailored to their personality, needs, and circumstances. I believe it's important to meet people where they are at in order for the therapeutic alliance to be successful. "You" decide what you want for your life. I will support your personal goals, help you learn about yourself, and help you develop a toolbox of coping skills to get you where you want to be at your pace.
I am EMDR trained. I find most people need to feel heard and seen for who they are and practice self-acceptance before major change can be implemented in their lives. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. People are unique and complex requiring therapy tailored to their personality, needs, and circumstances. I believe it's important to meet people where they are at in order for the therapeutic alliance to be successful. "You" decide what you want for your life. I will support your personal goals, help you learn about yourself, and help you develop a toolbox of coping skills to get you where you want to be at your pace.
Are you hoping to find support to regulate your emotions and feelings and navigate feelings of overwhelm. Are you a parent that is challenged by the day to day stressors of life with an active family? You may even be the parent of an extraordinary child with special needs or emotional challenges of their own. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges of parenting and family life. I work with children, adults, couples, and families, together we cultivate improvements in shared understanding, emotional regulation, and behavior. We will nurture emotional wellness through self compassion and trusting relationships.
Are you hoping to find support to regulate your emotions and feelings and navigate feelings of overwhelm. Are you a parent that is challenged by the day to day stressors of life with an active family? You may even be the parent of an extraordinary child with special needs or emotional challenges of their own. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges of parenting and family life. I work with children, adults, couples, and families, together we cultivate improvements in shared understanding, emotional regulation, and behavior. We will nurture emotional wellness through self compassion and trusting relationships.
Intimate relationships are an opportunity for great love, enrichment of our lives and true partnership. The challenges we face in modern-day society and the lack of training we receive often equate to great difficulties within some of our most important relationships. I love relational work because we have an opportunity to create meaningful, loving and supporting relationships, but only if we have the tools to do so. Imago Relationship Therapy provides tools, a perspective shift and a roadmap. This is courageous work, that can significantly impact yourself, your relationships and those around you.
Intimate relationships are an opportunity for great love, enrichment of our lives and true partnership. The challenges we face in modern-day society and the lack of training we receive often equate to great difficulties within some of our most important relationships. I love relational work because we have an opportunity to create meaningful, loving and supporting relationships, but only if we have the tools to do so. Imago Relationship Therapy provides tools, a perspective shift and a roadmap. This is courageous work, that can significantly impact yourself, your relationships and those around you.
I am licensed in both New York and Massachusetts as both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Physician Assistant in psychiatry. I offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression related to; chronic health issues, cancer treatment, past traumatization, loss or complicated bereavement, caregiver stress and existential crises. I have also worked in the fields of Palliative Care, Oncology, Community Healthcare, and Domestic Violence. My medical training informs my practice, and I have insight to the medications and medical treatments that you may be experiencing.
I am licensed in both New York and Massachusetts as both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Physician Assistant in psychiatry. I offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression related to; chronic health issues, cancer treatment, past traumatization, loss or complicated bereavement, caregiver stress and existential crises. I have also worked in the fields of Palliative Care, Oncology, Community Healthcare, and Domestic Violence. My medical training informs my practice, and I have insight to the medications and medical treatments that you may be experiencing.
I work with individuals, couples, and families as they work on personal and relational growth. I create a warm a collaborative environment to identify concerns and create change. I can help as you navigate your way through difficulties in your personal life and relationships with others.
I work with individuals, couples, and families as they work on personal and relational growth. I create a warm a collaborative environment to identify concerns and create change. I can help as you navigate your way through difficulties in your personal life and relationships with others.
Therapy can be a challenging process of becoming self-aware and accepting. However, this can be eased when you are provided with a safe place to explore your emotions, which is my goal. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescent, and adults doing just this. It is an honor to hear my client's stories and aiding them in their journeys.
Therapy can be a challenging process of becoming self-aware and accepting. However, this can be eased when you are provided with a safe place to explore your emotions, which is my goal. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescent, and adults doing just this. It is an honor to hear my client's stories and aiding them in their journeys.
Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled in life, no matter what you do? You may be feeling fed up with not knowing truly who you are and what you want, feeling like you will never be truly happy again. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You're ready to find your true authentic self and peace of mind. Most of all you're ready to create safe and reliable relationships with others, where you feel understood, heard, and cared for.
Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled in life, no matter what you do? You may be feeling fed up with not knowing truly who you are and what you want, feeling like you will never be truly happy again. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You're ready to find your true authentic self and peace of mind. Most of all you're ready to create safe and reliable relationships with others, where you feel understood, heard, and cared for.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt, anxiety, or stress that keeps holding you back? Maybe negative thoughts and past experiences leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from who you truly want to be. You long for a safe space to explore your emotions, understand your patterns, and build confidence to face life’s challenges. You want to reclaim control, find peace in your daily life, and align your actions with your values to live more fully and authentically.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt, anxiety, or stress that keeps holding you back? Maybe negative thoughts and past experiences leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from who you truly want to be. You long for a safe space to explore your emotions, understand your patterns, and build confidence to face life’s challenges. You want to reclaim control, find peace in your daily life, and align your actions with your values to live more fully and authentically.
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who primarily treats adults struggling with eating disorders. Allison is a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider with extensive experience treating perfectionism, depression, anxiety, body image, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and personality disorders.
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who primarily treats adults struggling with eating disorders. Allison is a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider with extensive experience treating perfectionism, depression, anxiety, body image, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and personality disorders.
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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.