Bisexual Therapists in De Witt, NY
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
As a clinical social worker specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I empower adults to cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others. My approach is skills-based, equipping you with practical tools to manage symptoms of mood disorders and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience. I have extensive experience supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from addiction, codependency, and trauma. By integrating CBT techniques with a deep understanding of these complex issues, I can help you develop coping strategies, modify negative thought patterns, and build stronger connections.
As a clinical social worker specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I empower adults to cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others. My approach is skills-based, equipping you with practical tools to manage symptoms of mood disorders and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience. I have extensive experience supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from addiction, codependency, and trauma. By integrating CBT techniques with a deep understanding of these complex issues, I can help you develop coping strategies, modify negative thought patterns, and build stronger connections.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.
All people face challenges at certain times in their lives. We are a group practice with therapists who possess are variety of skills and expertise to focus on helping children and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, LGTBQ+ issues, grief, life transitions and more. We will work with you to identify your needs and goals and provide you with the tools and skills you need to reach them in a supportive and confidential environment.
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Many of my clients are thoughtful adults, couples, and students who appear high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. They may be navigating cultural tensions, relationship challenges, family expectations, identity exploration, or the pressure to always be “the strong one.” As a biracial, multicultural psychotherapist, I understand the complexity of moving between worlds. At Karuna, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic therapy to help clients understand old survival patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom.
Many of my clients are thoughtful adults, couples, and students who appear high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. They may be navigating cultural tensions, relationship challenges, family expectations, identity exploration, or the pressure to always be “the strong one.” As a biracial, multicultural psychotherapist, I understand the complexity of moving between worlds. At Karuna, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic therapy to help clients understand old survival patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom.
Not accepting clients! My goal is to support you by providing a safe, accepting environment for self-exploration. Through a relational and trauma-informed approach, I am committed to affirming the experiences and journeys of everyone I work with by providing the spaces necessary to work towards positive change. I specialize in work focused on gender identity, sexual orientation, and identity intersections. My practice is driven by the belief that no one should ever feel “less than" because of their gender identity/expression, sexuality, or any other attribute of their personhood.
Not accepting clients! My goal is to support you by providing a safe, accepting environment for self-exploration. Through a relational and trauma-informed approach, I am committed to affirming the experiences and journeys of everyone I work with by providing the spaces necessary to work towards positive change. I specialize in work focused on gender identity, sexual orientation, and identity intersections. My practice is driven by the belief that no one should ever feel “less than" because of their gender identity/expression, sexuality, or any other attribute of their personhood.
Our practice focuses on relationships, trauma, and somatic work. If you’re feeling stuck in relational patterns, caught in your thoughts, or disconnected from yourself or others, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to help you move toward a more grounded and authentic way of living and being in relationship.
Our practice focuses on relationships, trauma, and somatic work. If you’re feeling stuck in relational patterns, caught in your thoughts, or disconnected from yourself or others, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to help you move toward a more grounded and authentic way of living and being in relationship.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate challenges such as: depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, sex and sexual health concerns, chronic illness/pain, academic pressure, and life transitions.
I strive to create a safe and affirming space, with a focus on supporting BIPOC, queer, and adopted individuals.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate challenges such as: depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, sex and sexual health concerns, chronic illness/pain, academic pressure, and life transitions.
I strive to create a safe and affirming space, with a focus on supporting BIPOC, queer, and adopted individuals.
Are you experiencing conflict within your relationships with partners, friends, or family members? Unsatisfied with your sexlife? Are you struggling to maintain your boundaries? I find that unhealed wounds and negative thought processes can keep people stuck. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
Are you experiencing conflict within your relationships with partners, friends, or family members? Unsatisfied with your sexlife? Are you struggling to maintain your boundaries? I find that unhealed wounds and negative thought processes can keep people stuck. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
“I work primarily with individuals addressing life challenges including neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, women's issues, relational challenges, identity struggles, childhood trauma, and challenges for military-affiliated folks. I work from a place of helping my clients hold some of these painful and heavy elements of self and experience so they can navigate meaningful change that supports their healing. So if you are new to counseling, giving it another try, or returning with new challenges, I provide space to set those pressures down and gently connect with a sense of grounding, peace, and balance.”
“I work primarily with individuals addressing life challenges including neurodivergence, anxiety and depression, women's issues, relational challenges, identity struggles, childhood trauma, and challenges for military-affiliated folks. I work from a place of helping my clients hold some of these painful and heavy elements of self and experience so they can navigate meaningful change that supports their healing. So if you are new to counseling, giving it another try, or returning with new challenges, I provide space to set those pressures down and gently connect with a sense of grounding, peace, and balance.”
Struggling with grief, trauma, depression, or anxiety? Your nervous system may be stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. At Breathing Space, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and other therapies to help you break that cycle. Heal fear, anger & irritability—so you can live with more peace, joy & connection.
Struggling with grief, trauma, depression, or anxiety? Your nervous system may be stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. At Breathing Space, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and other therapies to help you break that cycle. Heal fear, anger & irritability—so you can live with more peace, joy & connection.
Have you been impacted by trauma, anxiety, or depression? Are you neurodivergent, queer or alternative? I am here to listen, validate, and help facilitate transformation by safely exploring your inner world with you. We will build you up with techniques that ignite capability, empowerment and purpose. You will learn skills to approach your day with confidence, reclaim yourself, and safely connect with others. Additionally, we can explore restricting beliefs you may have about yourself, others and the world in a safe place that is free from judgement. I have been working with people like you for over a decade and I love what I do.
Have you been impacted by trauma, anxiety, or depression? Are you neurodivergent, queer or alternative? I am here to listen, validate, and help facilitate transformation by safely exploring your inner world with you. We will build you up with techniques that ignite capability, empowerment and purpose. You will learn skills to approach your day with confidence, reclaim yourself, and safely connect with others. Additionally, we can explore restricting beliefs you may have about yourself, others and the world in a safe place that is free from judgement. I have been working with people like you for over a decade and I love what I do.
Accepting New Clients/ In therapy we will build upon your own inner strength and authentic self to process and heal pain or psychological injuries that may be getting in the way of living a healthy, integrated and fulfilling life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process: we will work together to navigate and explore any problems or patterns in your life that may be contributing to the challenges that you face. I am not a therapist that will tell you what to do, but I will help you explore all the parts that make up YOU, including the parts of you that are resilient and know the way forward.
Accepting New Clients/ In therapy we will build upon your own inner strength and authentic self to process and heal pain or psychological injuries that may be getting in the way of living a healthy, integrated and fulfilling life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process: we will work together to navigate and explore any problems or patterns in your life that may be contributing to the challenges that you face. I am not a therapist that will tell you what to do, but I will help you explore all the parts that make up YOU, including the parts of you that are resilient and know the way forward.
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.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck — whether it's due to anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or navigating a major life transition. They may feel pressured by expectations (their own or others’) and want to begin the process of prioritizing healthy goals and thought patterns.
I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where one can slow down, connect with their emotions, and be fully seen and heard. One may not always know what they need yet — but with a little bit of reflection we can find the root of some of our stress-invoking thought patterns and behaviors.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck — whether it's due to anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or navigating a major life transition. They may feel pressured by expectations (their own or others’) and want to begin the process of prioritizing healthy goals and thought patterns.
I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where one can slow down, connect with their emotions, and be fully seen and heard. One may not always know what they need yet — but with a little bit of reflection we can find the root of some of our stress-invoking thought patterns and behaviors.
My name is Ash (they/them), a licensed mental health counselor based out of NYS. I practice from a client-centered, strengths-based approach and primarily work with the LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM, and non-monogamous communities. I hear what you want to work on in life and help build upon your existing strengths to make your desired changes. You are the expert of your experience and as a guide I am here to assist you in reflecting upon those experiences and making connections; providing knowledgeable feedback. And when needed, challenging you to acknowledge your potential and reach new heights. Therapy is what you want, and need, it to be.
My name is Ash (they/them), a licensed mental health counselor based out of NYS. I practice from a client-centered, strengths-based approach and primarily work with the LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM, and non-monogamous communities. I hear what you want to work on in life and help build upon your existing strengths to make your desired changes. You are the expert of your experience and as a guide I am here to assist you in reflecting upon those experiences and making connections; providing knowledgeable feedback. And when needed, challenging you to acknowledge your potential and reach new heights. Therapy is what you want, and need, it to be.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, difficult emotions, or you want to gain insight in your life, I strive to help you feel heard, understood, safe, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change. I have extensive knowledge working with youth and young adults. I welcome self proclaimed weirdos, young adults, helping professionals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodiverse minds.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, difficult emotions, or you want to gain insight in your life, I strive to help you feel heard, understood, safe, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change. I have extensive knowledge working with youth and young adults. I welcome self proclaimed weirdos, young adults, helping professionals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodiverse minds.
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
Whether you feel overwhelmed or you are stuck in painful conflict patterns, I can provide a safe and compassionate space where you feel supported to navigate life transitions and relationship difficulties. Together we can untangle your challenges, build stronger foundations of self-awareness and strengthen your relationships.
Whether you feel overwhelmed or you are stuck in painful conflict patterns, I can provide a safe and compassionate space where you feel supported to navigate life transitions and relationship difficulties. Together we can untangle your challenges, build stronger foundations of self-awareness and strengthen your relationships.
Rita Worlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPMFT, CASAC-T, CCTP, RYT
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 14 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
Offering in-person/video/phone appts. I am taking new clients! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 14 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for issues my clients face, and I am fully knowledgeable about the current thinking on human services and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
Hi there! I am a New York-based therapist specializing in helping queer, trans, BIPOC, non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients build the lives they want through self-exploration, affirmation, and empowerment. I also help individuals identify patterns and pain points in their relationships and heal relational trauma, creating an affirming and non-judgmental space to explore all types and structures of connection. My goal is to create a safe haven for my clients, where they can explore intersectional identities and find joy and self-acceptance outside of the oppressive systems and restrictive norms that so often hold us back.
Hi there! I am a New York-based therapist specializing in helping queer, trans, BIPOC, non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients build the lives they want through self-exploration, affirmation, and empowerment. I also help individuals identify patterns and pain points in their relationships and heal relational trauma, creating an affirming and non-judgmental space to explore all types and structures of connection. My goal is to create a safe haven for my clients, where they can explore intersectional identities and find joy and self-acceptance outside of the oppressive systems and restrictive norms that so often hold us back.
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Bisexual Therapists
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialized knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma. Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.