LGBTQ+ Affirming 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
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.
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.
Starting therapy is a meaningful and sometimes overwhelming decision. I provide warm, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re processing trauma, dealing with ongoing stress, or seeking greater self acceptance and understanding, I’m here to support you. We’ll work together to build the skills and insights to achieve greater clarity and emotional awareness, improved communication, healthier coping strategies, increased self-acceptance, renewed motivation and focus and a stronger sense of balance in life.
Starting therapy is a meaningful and sometimes overwhelming decision. I provide warm, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re processing trauma, dealing with ongoing stress, or seeking greater self acceptance and understanding, I’m here to support you. We’ll work together to build the skills and insights to achieve greater clarity and emotional awareness, improved communication, healthier coping strategies, increased self-acceptance, renewed motivation and focus and a stronger sense of balance in life.
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I work with adults struggling with racing thoughts, anxiety, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and relationship issues. I help clients disentangle their thoughts, learn to cope with their stressors, improve their self-esteem, and make life transitions. Our work will teach you new coping skills, change your ways of thinking and relating to others, and resolve any past traumatic experiences that might be leaving you feeling stagnant, overwhelmed, or less connected to yourself or others. I also work with individuals with traumatic histories who are hoping to feel more peaceful and move past the past.
I work with adults struggling with racing thoughts, anxiety, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and relationship issues. I help clients disentangle their thoughts, learn to cope with their stressors, improve their self-esteem, and make life transitions. Our work will teach you new coping skills, change your ways of thinking and relating to others, and resolve any past traumatic experiences that might be leaving you feeling stagnant, overwhelmed, or less connected to yourself or others. I also work with individuals with traumatic histories who are hoping to feel more peaceful and move past the past.
Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCATP, CCTP, CMIP
9 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be feeling weighed down by anxiety, trauma, or stress, and struggling to find balance in your life. Maybe you're feeling disconnected or stuck in negative thought patterns. If you're looking for relief, a way to heal emotionally, and regain a sense of control, we’re here to help. Our approach is personalized and compassionate, guiding you toward lasting peace and resilience.
You might be feeling weighed down by anxiety, trauma, or stress, and struggling to find balance in your life. Maybe you're feeling disconnected or stuck in negative thought patterns. If you're looking for relief, a way to heal emotionally, and regain a sense of control, we’re here to help. Our approach is personalized and compassionate, guiding you toward lasting peace and resilience.
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.
My practice centers Black and LGBTQ+ experiences, but all identities are welcome and affirmed here.
Together, we’ll make sense of the roles you've had to play—within your family, community, and the world—and consider which ones still serve you. Clients often walk away from our work with greater insight, emotional clarity, and tools to support lasting change.
My practice centers Black and LGBTQ+ experiences, but all identities are welcome and affirmed here.
Together, we’ll make sense of the roles you've had to play—within your family, community, and the world—and consider which ones still serve you. Clients often walk away from our work with greater insight, emotional clarity, and tools to support lasting change.
Areas of specialty include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ affirming care.
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.
Areas of specialty include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ affirming care.
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.
I see my role as a person who accompanies persons along life's journey in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. My main focus is helping clients come into an authentic relationship with themselves, others and the world around them. Existential Therapy ( University of Vienna) and Narrative Therapy along with DBT skills are provided for clients to take the time to stop, understand themselves, find their authentic self and gain the courage and momentum to move forward in life as they choose, on their path, in the manner they wish. I look for the deeper issues that are affecting our lives.
I see my role as a person who accompanies persons along life's journey in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. My main focus is helping clients come into an authentic relationship with themselves, others and the world around them. Existential Therapy ( University of Vienna) and Narrative Therapy along with DBT skills are provided for clients to take the time to stop, understand themselves, find their authentic self and gain the courage and momentum to move forward in life as they choose, on their path, in the manner they wish. I look for the deeper issues that are affecting our lives.
Are you neurodivergent, queer or alternative?
I obtained my MA in clinical psychology, BS in neuroscience and have extensive training in an integrative orientation. When working with you, I combine multiple therapies to create a more holistic and comprehensive approach. My foundations are in relational therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, somatic, compassion and strength-based approaches and parts work.
Are you neurodivergent, queer or alternative?
I obtained my MA in clinical psychology, BS in neuroscience and have extensive training in an integrative orientation. When working with you, I combine multiple therapies to create a more holistic and comprehensive approach. My foundations are in relational therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, somatic, compassion and strength-based approaches and parts work.
We specialize in treating LGBTQIA persons, therapy for mental health professionals, trauma/PTSD, relationships, & shame.
At Inclusive Insights Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, we support individuals who are ready to understand themselves beyond the stories shaped by trauma, identity, and oppressive systems. Our practice centers lived experience, cultural humility, and liberation-focused care. We offer a space where your wisdom, struggles, and resilience are honored without judgment. Using eclectic, anti-racist, trauma-informed approaches, we walk with you as you unlearn what no longer serves you, reclaim your voice, and build a life rooted in authenticity and healing.
We specialize in treating LGBTQIA persons, therapy for mental health professionals, trauma/PTSD, relationships, & shame.
At Inclusive Insights Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, we support individuals who are ready to understand themselves beyond the stories shaped by trauma, identity, and oppressive systems. Our practice centers lived experience, cultural humility, and liberation-focused care. We offer a space where your wisdom, struggles, and resilience are honored without judgment. Using eclectic, anti-racist, trauma-informed approaches, we walk with you as you unlearn what no longer serves you, reclaim your voice, and build a life rooted in authenticity and healing.
I have a special interest in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety or trauma symptoms, college aged clients, the queer community, and those who are in school to enter helping professions!
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
I have a special interest in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety or trauma symptoms, college aged clients, the queer community, and those who are in school to enter helping professions!
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.
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.
You deserve a therapist who sees the person behind the pain—not just the problem. Healing starts when you feel heard, respected, and never judged. In my opinion, every client is ideal because each person brings unique experiences, personalities, and goals. I believe in the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” My ideal client is anyone ready to grow, heal, and work toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or life transitions, I help you build confidence, independence, and lasting change.
You deserve a therapist who sees the person behind the pain—not just the problem. Healing starts when you feel heard, respected, and never judged. In my opinion, every client is ideal because each person brings unique experiences, personalities, and goals. I believe in the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” My ideal client is anyone ready to grow, heal, and work toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or life transitions, I help you build confidence, independence, and lasting change.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
I believe that therapy can develop non-judgmental awareness of what we face in the present, of thoughts and feelings that are based on conditioned reactions from our past, and of the ability to then cultivate the inner freedom that allows us to move into a future grounded in experience and directed at a positive and compassionate understanding of ourselves and of others. Developing the ability to be aware is a practice that each client learns and practices according to their needs, interests, and learning styles. There is no ideal client, there is only the commitment to practice awareness and find freedom from the past.
I believe that therapy can develop non-judgmental awareness of what we face in the present, of thoughts and feelings that are based on conditioned reactions from our past, and of the ability to then cultivate the inner freedom that allows us to move into a future grounded in experience and directed at a positive and compassionate understanding of ourselves and of others. Developing the ability to be aware is a practice that each client learns and practices according to their needs, interests, and learning styles. There is no ideal client, there is only the commitment to practice awareness and find freedom from the past.
As a queer and trans clinician, I strive to create a safe and validating environment for clients of all identities and backgrounds, with a particular commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ and ENM communities.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
As a queer and trans clinician, I strive to create a safe and validating environment for clients of all identities and backgrounds, with a particular commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ and ENM communities.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
Whether those feelings stem from disability, illness, queer identity, mental illness, neurodivergence, or another source of chronic stress.
Using a blend of effective therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt, I help clients to identify maladaptive behaviors, unlearn internalized negative self-talk, and gain understanding of their origins to better manage distressing or triggering events.
Whether those feelings stem from disability, illness, queer identity, mental illness, neurodivergence, or another source of chronic stress.
Using a blend of effective therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt, I help clients to identify maladaptive behaviors, unlearn internalized negative self-talk, and gain understanding of their origins to better manage distressing or triggering events.
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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.